SECOND GUESSIN THE ENTERPRISE BAIL WEevils SIGN CATCHINGS
The Enterprise Bail Weevils recruit Ben Catchings from the Brewton Millers to lead in the Alabama State League Class D. Catchings, a standout with .344 batting and a league record 64 steals, vows the Weevils will push for the league playoffs as practice begins around March 20. City plans for a $20,000 park and stadium advance, with football use also anticipated.
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Howe News Bureau
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Birmingham
Yellow Jackets Share Loop Lead With Columbians
Columbia Lions toppled the previously undefeated Abbeville Yellow Jackets 48 to 39 in Columbia to pull even atop the Wiregrass senior division standings after 14 wins and one loss each. Johnson led Columbia with eight points while Abbeville's top scorers hit six and seven.
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Columbia Lions
Abbeville Yellow Jackets
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Jackets
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Abbeville
Lions
Johnson
Alford
Culbreth
Aad
Barnes
Eastern Tourney selections set for district basketball
At a Saturday meeting, Second District Alabama high school officials chose Dothan to host the eastern division tournament and Andalusia to host the western division. The district finals will be held at the site drawing the larger crowds. The event runs February 27 to March 1 with 45 teams entering. Notable seeds include Ariton Enterprise Abbeville Columbia in the east and Kinston Pleasant Home Florala New Brockton in the west.
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Bengals
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Alabama High School Athletic Association
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Kinston
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Florala
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Eufaula
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Clayton
Vicksburg
Brundidge
Kenebeth
Newton
Daleville
Blue Springs
Ozark Cage Meet Begins Monday
Ozark hosts a basketball cage meet starting Monday Feb 17 at the county armory with 1000 seats installed. Coach Luke Whetstone notes the event has three classes with rival teams from Whitehouse and nearby towns vying for honors. Maxoffs run Monday through Wednesday with multiple divisions and an All-Tournament team to be named. Expected entrants include Newton Skipperville Guark Daleville Midland City Heho Geneva Brundidge Clio Pine Sorniss Abbeville Ariton.
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Westvrday
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Geneva
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Pine Sorniss
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Ariton
Newcomers Fight On Mat Program At Dothan Arena
Two newcomers flash Clifford and Billy Venable will debut in the weekly wrestling program at the Dothan arena facing two local favorites. Den Keene partners Clifford in a main event tag match against Kilroy and Venable, best two of three falls within a one hour limit. An elimination bout between Dothan Nesro boxers opens the card to determine Wiregrass champion.
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Flash Clfford
Billy Venable
Clifford
Venable
Den
Hogan Favored Over Dai Rees in San Diego Match
American Ben Hogan is favored to win the $5,000 winner-take-all golf match against British star Dai Rees on February 22 and 23 in San Diego. The 36-hole duel awards $3,000 to the match winner and $1,000 to each medal daily, with both players having strong 270-hole records showing Hogan leading Rees in scoring.
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Dai Rees
Hezan
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Dothan Legion Junior Team Promises Uniforms
Malone Motor Co promises 15 uniforms for the Dothan American Legion junior baseball team if a strong organization forms and local support is favorable. Wiregrass athletic director Bob Clarke reports the Dothan post has set up a fund and will assist, with Crawford Moseley coaching. Meetings at the Dothan Recreation Center precede a hoped schedule with Dothan High School.
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Dothan Recreation Center
Enterprise
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Babe Ruth Leaves French Hospital
Babe Ruth leaves the hospital and goes home in New York after a months long illness and a serious operation. A crowd of well wishers cheers as Ruth is helped into an automobile and looks toward the river from his apartment window.
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French Hospital
New York
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Hint
Sid Clark Among Six Rookies Added To Brown Roster
Sidney Clark a local product and cousin of Glenn Clark is among six rookies signed by the Dothan Browns for the Alabama State League season. He will play shortstop and pair with Glenn at second base on a promising double play. The group includes Robert Askew George Hall Tony Tata James Stanley Benny Shaw and Harry Brownlee. Manager Frank Martin and business manager Rip Hewes plan further signings as contracts go out this week.
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Houston County
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Harry Brownlee
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Hewes
City Council Approves Resolution Invite Minneapolis Events
Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution inviting events to the city, signaling official support for upcoming activities. The measure aims to boost community engagement and economic activity through coordinated planning and outreach.
Minneapolis bids for 1963 Olympic Games
The city council approved a resolution backing hosting the 1963 Olympic games and will send copies to the International Olympic Committee. Officials praised Minneapolis for its sports facilities and citizen enthusiasm for the event. Murrell Jones sentenced in Monroe for theft of government property.
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Minneapolis
Murrell Jones
Monroe
Chicago White Sox
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