Burkett Poised for Tide Backfield After Dothan Frame
Dothan Tiger alumnus James Ware Burkett, now a Crimson Tide backfield prospect, has grown from about 180 pounds during his 1847 season to over 200. He faces pre-season weight targets as he studies under Bill Cadenhead and Charlie Davis with Ed Salem, Pettus, and Cochran backing him. Bruce Roney and Bubber McGowan, from Dothan, join the South in the All Star game at the Capstone next week, while Wiregrass athletes begin unofficial workouts ahead of Sept. 1 rule window.
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Bill Cadenhead
Charlie Davis
Ed Salem
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Wiregrass Stars Promote SEC Showdown This Season
Paul Taylor from Geneva County High School leads Alabama efforts as a triple threat back with Red Noonan and Burkett predicting heavy action this season. Red Snell from Dothan and Auburn also attend, while SEC foes Vanderbilt and Tennessee loom. Alabama and Auburn chatter hints at a high stakes season with TideTiger rivalries.
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Paul Taylor
Lonny Wise
Geneva County High School
Hartford
University of Alabama
Taylor
Mobile
Red Noonan
Modest Burkett
Denver Invitational Open tees off with 125 entrants
The $12,500 Denver Invitational Open kicked off its four day run in Denver led by the nation’s top touring golf pros. A field of 125 contestants began the initial round, showcasing strong competition and high stakes for the event.
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Denver
Welterweight Draw at Comiskey Park
Sugar Ray Robinson hopefuls Gene Burton and Bernard Dousen boxed to a ten round draw last night at Comiskey Park. Both fighters pressed for position in Chicago seeking a shot at the welterweight throne held by Robinson.
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Gene Burton
Bernard Doeusen
Ray
Sugar) Robinson
Comiskey Park
Dahlbender Among Top Golf Amateurs
Robert Skee Riegel opens defense of the National Amateur golf title at Memphis Aug. 30. The field includes eight past U S and British champions and two notable entrants, with 1,221 players overall in sectional trials from coast to coast. Julius Boros led qualifiers at Great Neck with 66 69 135, while Gene Dahlbender and William Roden posted strong scores.
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Skee) Riegel
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Odessa
Tex
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Bridgeport, Conn
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San Angelo
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N. Y
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Atlanta
East Lake Club
Memphis Country Club
Walter Emery
Tulsa
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Lawson Lite
Oklahoma City
Harold Paddock, Jr
Ohio
Cleveland
Walter Hagen
Bobby Jones III
Hagen
Richmond
Jones
Hill Pitches Again Dothan Wins In Tight Ballgame
Fastballer Frank Hill earned his 22nd win as Dothan beat Troy 2 1 on eight hits. He limited the ex troopers to two doubles and struck out seven over seven innings while Browns outfielders and infielders turned key plays. Hill helped Dothan extend its playoff push with wins in six of eight since Aug 1.
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Troy
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Greenville
Ralph Burgamy
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Em Lindsey
Brown
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Dick Coates
Peanut Hasty
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Hobbs
Andalusia
Geneva Redbirds
Roney and McGowan Ready For All Star Game Alabama
Bruce Roney and Albert McGowan of Dothan High, both Florida bound, trained for the South squad in the Alabama All-Star game at the University of Alabama on Friday Aug 27. Roney, 19, fullback at 165 pounds, and McGowan, 19, halfback at 160 pounds, expect to showcase talents against North Alabama stars and hope to prove Alabama and Auburn missed picks. The All-Star clash caps the coaches clinic in Tuscaloosa with drills set to begin.
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Bubber) McGowan
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Russell Taylor
Enterprise
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Emma Sansom
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Florida Gators
Florida
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Newville
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Tuscaloosa
League Leaders and Minnesota Sports Expansion Note
Statistical leaders across the leagues show DiMaggio and Williams leading in various categories with Cleveland and Boston strong in batting and pitching. Musial tops National League in batting and hits while Kiner and Musial pace NL home runs. Sports expanded note from Minneapolis reports expanded seating and a hockey rink at Minnesota fieldhouse with plans for permanent seating.
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Corpus
Unexpected Pitching Power Makes Dodgers Respected
Brooklyn Dodgers’ Burt Shotton’s club shut out the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 as Rex Barney and Robin Roberts dueled in a tight mismatch. Barney allowed one hit, while Roberts’ miscue helped create Brooklyn’s lone run. Giants and Cardinals momentum shift with wins tighten NL standings. Indians extend lead in AL with 3-0 win. Red Sox surge past Athletics 10-2 behind Williams and Tebbetts. Raschi notches 16th win for Yankees in 4-1 victory over Senators.
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Indians
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Australia makes voting compulsory for all voters
Australia stands alone among English speaking nations with compulsory voting for all eligible citizens, a policy affecting turnout and political participation across the country.
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Night of six hit games in Southeastern Leagan play
In a wronged league night, six hitters led the mound work as Selma, Ostrowski, and others shut down Meridian and Montgomery. Taylor kept Rebels scoreless after the first inning, while Jackson and Vicksburg produced big innings. The Peps, Billies, Rams, and Senators all posted hits and late rallies in varied fashion.
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Speedy) Hall
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