Wiregrass league opens with five sites this season
The Wiregrass Basketball League starts tomorrow with five sets of games in Cottonwood Columbia Hartford Abbeville and Reherich. The season is expected to be highly competitive with strong showings anticipated from both first and second division teams and several local squads aiming to climb into the top tier.
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Narkel
Cottonwood
Columbia
Hartford
Abbeville
Reherich
Tns
Ashford
Vicksburg
Rehobeth
Midland City
Slocomb
Headland
Slocombs
Midland
City
Panthers
Vicksburg Panthers
Dothan Eagle
Geneva Panthers
Lujack undecided between Bears and Rockets after Notre Dame
Johnny Lujack said he would turn pro after graduating from Notre Dame next spring but has not chosen whether to join the Chicago Bears or the Rockets of the All-American Conference. He spoke after receiving the Heisman Memorial Trophy, noting both clubs drafted him. The award recognizes the nation’s outstanding college football player, named by the Downtown Athletic Club in memory of John W. Heisman.
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NEW York
Johnny Lujack
Notre Dame
Chicago
Bears
Rockets
Connellsville
Downtown Athletic Club
John W. Heisman
Leo’s Problem Now Is Cleanup Hitter
LOS ANGELES AP The Dodgers face a shakeup in 1948 according to newly reinstated manager Leo Durocher. Jackie Robinson may move to second base, Eddie Stanky could be replaced, if a capable first baseman appears in spring training. Durocher expects big things from Billy Cox at third and will determine the cleanup batter in spring training.
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Los Angeles
Brooklyn Dodgers
Leo Durocher
Durocher
Dodger
Jackie Robinson
Eddie Stanky
Billy Cox
Cox
Walker
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Leo
Ashford Yellow Jackets Favored In Wiregrass Cage Loop
Ashford Yellow Jackets lead Wiregrass Basketball League with pre season favorites status as league opens Friday on five courts. The circuit features Columbia Lions Abbeville Yellow Jackets Slocomb Red Tops Cottonwood Bears with two game weeks and a district tournament slated through February.
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Ashford Yellow Jackets
Bill Lewis
Wiregrass Basketball League
Jackets
Columbia Lions
Abbeville Yellow Jackets
Slocomb Red Tops
Cottonwood Bears
Abbeville
Ashford
Vicksburg
Columbia
Midland City
Hartford Bulldogs
Headland Rams
Slocomb
Rehobeth Panthers
Headland
Rehoboth
College basketball scores roundup from AP release
Dartmouth 63 Vermont 41. Brown 53 Worcester Tech 51. Villanova 79 Scranton 0. Columbia 50 Rutgers 44. Princeton 50 Lafayette 46. DePauw 63 Canterbury 38. Western Kentucky 58 Evansville aad Drake 58 Emporia State 41. Indiana State to Hanover 41. Purdue GP Marquette 44 Kentucky 74. DePaul 50. North Carolina 54 fish Point 646. North Carolina State 620. Washington State 5. Virginia at Wake Forest 7. Chris ten 44. Southern Methodist 54. Centenary 43. Washington State 5. Portland ol.
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Dartmouth
Vermont
Brown
Worcester Tech
Villanova
Scrantion
Columbia
Rutgers
Sale
Wesleyton
Princeton
Lafayette
DePauw
Canterbury
Western Kentucky
Evansville
Drake
Emporia State
Indiana State
Hanover
Missewio Ath Washington
Purdue
Marquette
Kentucky
DePaul
Louisiana Tech
Mississippi College
North Carolina
Fish Point
North Carolina State
Hanes Hosiery
George Washington
Virginia
Wake Forest
Atlantic Christen
Southern Methodist
Centenary
Ela Tigers Banquet Set for Stephenson's Cafe Tonight
The Ela Tigers announce their annual football banquet to be held at seven o'clock tonight at Stephenson's Cafe. Coaches Stanley Clark and G. W. Hause confirmed the details.
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ELA
Ela Tigers
Stephenson's Cafe
Stanley Clark
G. W. Hause
Varsity Bees Defeat Eufaula Fives Enter Lanier Tilt
The Dothan High Tigers remain undefeated after road wins over Eufaula. The varsity edged the Bengals 42 to 30 while the Bees beat the Baby Bengals 46 to 17. Wilmer Pelham led the varsity with 16 points. Wayne Sinquefield scored 18 for the Bees as both teams prepare to face Lanier Friday night at home.
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Eufaula
Eufaula Bengals
Bengals
Tigers
Dick McGowan
W. D
Rip) Hewes
Crew
Wilmer Pelham
Bees
Lanier
Varsity
Red Sox Trade Sparks YankeeSized Bleeding War
New York AP report shows Boston Red Sox chief Joe McCarthy and Zoe Cornin facing AL fury over a flurry of trades. Stan Spence joins Boston from Washington as part of a spree that already brought Vern Stephens Jack Kramer and Ellis Kinder from St Louis, prompting denials from Browns and Indians officials. Pirates add Elmer Riddle from Reds. Winter Meetings end with Coast League bids debated at Waldorf Astoria. All Star game slated for July 13 in St Louis.
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NEW York
Joe McCarthy
Zoe Cornin
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis
Boston
Red Sox
Stan Spence
Washington Senators
Tee Culberson
al Kozar
Spence
McCarthy - Cronin
Marie Joe
Sox
Shortstone
Vern Stephens
Orbicous
Jack Kramer
Ellis Kinder
St. Louis Browns
Bill Veeck
Cleveland Indians
Dan Topping
New York Yankee
Billy Evans
Detroit
Verck
Washington
Senators
Evans
Berardino
Mayers
Indians
Charles de Witt
Browns
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nitchins
Elmer Riddle
Cincinnati Reds
Ridle
Waldorf Astoria
St Louis
Auburn Names Wilbur Hutsell Athletic Director
Auburn appointed Wilbur Hutsell, longtime track coach, as athletic director following the mutual termination of Carl Voyles as athletic director and head football coach. Albert Werner stated Ralph Draughon and Werner reached a similar agreement on Werner’s role as assistant athletic director and football line coach. Voyles' $11,000 yearly contract would have expired in April 1950. Craughon announced a search for a new head football coach with Hutsell to lead the transition.
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Carl Voyles
Albert H
Pop
Werner
Netting
Ralph B. Draughon
Miy
Duke
Voyles
University of Richmond
William ‘Tand Muary
Craughon
Mutsell
Four Aces Favored In Miami Tourney
A strong field of 232 pros and amateurs began the 24th Miami Open at Miami Springs Golf Course. The 6 310 yard layout, par 76, offered top prize of 2000. Four favorites include Lew Worsham Jimmy Demaret Sammy Snead and Ben Hogan as the event tees off with early morning starting groups.
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Miami
Fla
Maimi Springs
Lew Worsham
Oakmont
Jimmy Hdemaret
Ojal
Calif
Sammy Snead
Hot Springs
Ben Hogan
Hershey
Snead
Auburn Coach Remains Ready When Practice Starts
The Auburn football team finished the past season with two wins and seven losses. The coach remains poised to begin drills as soon as practice is practicable and conditions permit.
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Auburn
Hause Sets Fast Break Plan For Elba Tigers Season
Coach G W Hause leads the Elba Tigers with a fast-breaking offense aiming to boost scoring. Returning lettermen and 20 contenders give depth as they face a rough Bee division and a schedule opening with 18 games. They’ll likely play in the armory until a new gym is ready as they travel to Samson Ozark Troy and Geneva before Christmas.
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ELBA
G. W. Hause
Elba Tigers
Hause
Tigers
Red Ruffin
Ben Johnson
Harold Wise
Bill Jacobs
Thomas ‘Griffin
Leon Davis
Elba High School
Tiger
Samson
Ozark
Troy
Geeneva
Sugar Bowl Invitational Tennis Field Named
Three United States Davis Cup stars Frankie Parker Ted Schroeder and Gardnar Mulloy will headline a 16 player field for the 11th Sugar Bowl Invitational Tennis Tournament set December 38 through December 36 marking the season opener.
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New Orleans
United States
Frankie Parker
Ted Schroeder
Gardnar Mulloy
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