Benish Sets ASL Batting Mark With .355 Average
Bob Benish of the Troy Trojans topped the Alabama State League in 1946 with a .355 batting average after 139 hits in 392 at bats, driving in 103 runs. Cyclone Carl Johnson of the Doshin Browns led pitchers with a 2.46 ERA and 271 strikeouts in 263 innings. James Murray set a league strikeout record with 168.
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Tony Gudaitis
Emory Lindsey
Stikes
James Atkins
Geneva Redbirds
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Herring
Lee
Herrington
Max Peterson
Atkins
Serpas
Howe
Hank Greenberg May Leave Diamond As Active Player
Hank Greenberg signals retirement from active play amid rumors of a Pirates contract. He cites leg problems and disillusionment after Detroit trade, saying money was not the factor though offered more than in Detroit. He asserts he hoped to finish his career with the Tigers and hints at executive roles in baseball.
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Jack Hand
NEW York
Hank Greenberg
Mighty Slugger
Pittsburgh Pirates
Hank
East Side
Greenberg
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Tigers
Frank McKinney
Pirates
Babe Ruth
Tiger
Jetter
Tulane Emerges Darkhorse In SEC Schedule
Tulane upsets Alabama 59-45 to stay undefeated at home and avenge earlier losses to Georgia Tech and LSU. Alabama drops to 1 loss after beating Kentucky earlier. Kentucky hosts Tennessee in a key clash as Auburn and Vanderbilt post notable conference results. Week's slate features 9 games with Tulane Mississippi State clash in New Orleans marking the 1,000th SEC game since 1933.
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Greenies
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Louisiana State
Florida
Gators
Auburn
Vanderbilt
Mississippi
Misgissippi State
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Kentucky
Southwestern Louisiana
Tennessee
Chattanooga
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Mississippi State
North Carolina
South Carolina
Mississippi College
Duke
Zaharias And Walker Win Orlando Tourney
Mrs. Mildred Babe Zaharias, national women's amateur champion from Denver, and Gerald Walker of Orlando captured the Florida mixed two ball open golf title in Orlando. They defeated Polly Riley of Fort Worth and Joe Ezar of Orlando 5 and 4 in yesterday's final to win the sixth annual tournament.
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Fla
Mildred
Babe) Zaharias
Denver
Colo
Gerald Walker
Polly Riley
Fort Worth
Tex
Joe Ezar
Yankees Announce 1947 Roster And Puerto Rico Trip
Forty eight players are listed on the New York Yankees roster for 1947 with 23 pitchers eight catchers 10 infielders and eight outfielders. Manager Bucky Harris will lead the varsity squad to Puerto Rico for exhibitions starting Feb 22 and report in New York on Thursday. An other unit under Coach Frank Crosetti will report in St Petersburg Fla Feb 20 and Feb 28. thons to be an executive and owner.
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New York Yankees
Bucky Harris
Puerto Rico
New York
Frank Crosetti
St. Petersburg
Fla
Texas Open Won By Porky Oliver
Porky Oliver won the Texas Open at Brackenridge Park with a final 64 and 265 total, earning $2,000. Jimmy Demaret finished one shot behind, while Harry Todd, Vic Ghezzi, and Fred Haas Jr. tied for fourth as the field departed for St. Petersburg after the 72 holes.
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Ben Hogan
Brackenridge Park
Jimmy Demuaret
Ojai
Calif
Harry Todd
Dallas
Vic Ghezzi
Knoxville
Tenn
Fred Haas, Jr
New Orleans
Olympic skaters chosen in trials for 1948 team
Eight speed skaters earned spots on the United States Olympic skating team after week long trials in St Paul Minn The final selection added Ray Blum of Nutley N J as the top 10 000 meter racer along with three others Ken Bartholomew Art Seaman and Buddy Salem joining the list alongside earlier winners Bob Fitzgerald John Werker Del Lamb and Ken Henry The coach Peter Miller of Chicago hailed the group as one of the finest in history and expected victory in the Olympic Games.
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Peter Miller
Chicago
Ray Blum
Nutley
N. J
Ken Bartholomew
Art Seaman
Minneapolis
Buddy Salem
Bob Fitzgerald
John Werker
del Lamb
Milwaukee
Ken Henry
Bowling champ Chicago wins Petersen tourney title
After 2,176 top bowlers fired 17,408 games in 18 days Buddy Comar of Chicago earned a diamond studded medal and $5,000 as winner of the $54,400 Petersen individual tournament.
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Buddy Comar
Petersen
Miami Nassau sailing race to start at noon tomorrow
The ninth annual Miami Nassau sailing race begins at noon tomorrow in Miami with 18 yachts listed to start the 184 mile voyage. Returning entrants include Ticondiroga Stormy Weather Water Witch and Starlight, all veterans of the mid winter ocean event.
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Miami, Fla
Miami-Nassau
Only Two Quintets Remain Undefeated In Basketball Tilts
NEW YORK AP West Virginia and Duquesne stayed undefeated as the college basketball season moved toward its final stretch. WVU won 54 41 over Pittsburgh for its 12th straight, Duquesne 58 49 over Akron for its 15th straight. Several other unbeatens fell, including Seton Hall and Kentucky.
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Pirates
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Alfalfa and Sweet Clover Boost Soil Health
Alfalfa and sweet clover are highlighted as premier soil-building regumes enhancing soil structure, nitrogen fixation, and long term fertility for sustainable farming practices.
Junior Fliers And Columbia Seniors Have One Defeat
The Backboard Bombers of Abbeville lead the senior division with 13 straight wins and 20 circuit wins overall, while Columbia’s Lions sit second awaiting a Feb. 14 rematch in Columbia. In juniors Midland City tops with one loss as Headland Vicksburg chase second. Slocomb Hartford Abbeville and Cottonwood compete for spots. Tuesday’s schedule includes Headland at Ashford and Columbia at Slocomb.
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Georgia Alabama League kicks off season schedule
LA GRANGE Ga AP announces the Georgia Alabama League set opening games for August with president Art Decatur of Dega Ala stating games will be played on key fields. Clubs at the meeting included LaGrange New Carrollton Griffin Lanett Opelika and Talladega Alabama.
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Ala
Lagrange
New Carrollton
Griffin
Lanett
Opelika
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