Abbeville and Dothan clash in WBL doubleheader
Abbeville Yellow Jackets and Dothan Bees prepare for a three part night led by coach Leonard Blalock and coach Neal Posey. Abbeville sits atop the Wiregrass Basketball League with 15 wins in 16 starts after a 36 35 win in Columbia last week.
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Abbeville
Columbia Court
Abbeville Yellow Jackets
Leonard Blalock
Columbia
Dothan
Neal Posey
Tiger
Rip
Dothan Bees
Abbeville Bees
Chapman Plans Comeback As Major League Manager
Ben Chapman, veteran former Phillies manager, plans to return to the majors but has bought the Gadsden Pilots in Alabama to run this season. He aims to manage in minors now with a view to future major league work, signaling a three way NL race and noting Rickey as a key influence.
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Chapman
Phillies
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Pilots
Ben
Philadelphia
Ted Willams
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Joe McCarthy
McCarthy
Babe Ruth
Gadsden Labo
Cardinals
Braves
Dodgers
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland
Yankees
Branch Rickey
The
Co Medalists Lead First Round in Golf Club Champs
In St Augustine Florida AP reports the 17th annual club championship. Second round matches proceed with eight players to be cut tonight. Co medalists Harvie Ward of UNC and Jimmy Paul of Daytona Beach won their first round matches. Ward defeated Al Ulmer 5 and 4. Paul beat Joe Capo after 20 holes.
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ST. Augustine
Fla
Harvie Ward
University of North Carolina
Jimmy Paul
Daytona Beach
Ward
al Ulmer
Jacksonville
Paul
Joe Capo
Inman and Adcock Named Auburn Football's Best Players
Auburn picks fullback Russell Inman of Birmingham and tackle John Adcock of Gadsden as the Tigers top players for the season. They will receive Bill Hurst cups at the intra squad game at Talladega February 26. Inman was voted most valuable back, Adcock most valuable lineman.
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Auburn
Russell Inman
John Adcock
Bill Hurst Toving
Talladega
Inman
Birmingham
Tigers
Adcock
Gadsden
Abbeville and Columbia Lead Loop After Wins
Abbeville Yellow Jackets and Columbia Bees joint leaders in the Wiregrass senior division after decisive home wins. Abbeville hammered Hartford 27-19 as Helms led with eight and Kinsau l nine for Hartford. Abbeville Bees beat Hartford 21-17. Columbia beat Ashford 65-35 with Rivenbark scoring 19 for Columbia, Culbreth 10 for Columbia Bees. Wicksburg edged Midland City 30-28 as Norton secured the late free throws. Rehobeth beat Slocomb 25-24 with Merritt eight and Day 10 for Rehobeth. Headland toppled Cottonwood 34-30 while winning the A game 32-14 in the opener.
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Columbia
Hartford
Jackets
Bulldogs
Helms
Cunningham
Abbeville
Kinsaul
Worthy
Abbeville Bees
Abbbeville
Hudspeth
Hall
Garrett
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Ashford
Rivenbark
Sellers
Bruner
Whiddon
Columbia Bees
Culbreth
White
Johnson
Ingram
Wicksburg
Midland City
J. Bond
Vicksburg
Prince
Payne
Rehobeth - Slocomb
Rehobeth Varsity
Slocomb
Merritt
Philips
Day
Newton
Rehobeth
Cox
Trimmel
Headland
Cottonwood Headland
Rams
Cottonwood
Varsity
Gerald Arnnold
Clark
Cottonwood Bees
Mac Arnold
Taylor
Coleman
New Brockton Edges Clayton Five 39 38 In Narrow Win
New Brockton and Clayton traded leads as Jed Falsom hit a late winning shot for New Brockton. Wilson scored 13 for New Brockton while Falsom totaled 11. Clayton’s Warr had 13 and Benton's 9 as the teams near district title contenders.
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New Brockton
Clayton
McCue
Bush
Brockton
Ozark
Robinson Draws Brimm In Non-Title Bout
Buffalo AP reports Ray Robinson, the third man welterweight champion, drawing with Henry Brimm in a 10-round non-title headliner. Robinson weighed 153.5 pounds while Brimm tipped the scales at 156.5.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Ray Robinson
Henry Brimm
Brimm
Robinson
Concealed in Boots The bootlegger name origin explained
The term bootlegger derives from early liquor sellers who hid contraband in a boot leg, a practice noted in the Encyclopedia Britannica. This etymology highlights Prohibition era ingenuity and illicit trade methods.
California Extremes Highlight National Elevation Range
A state profile notes Mount Whitney in California at 14,596 feet and Death Valley at 276 feet below sea level, marking the highest and lowest U S points. It adds that Wyoming, though rural, has only about one third of its residents living on ranches or farms.
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United States
California
Mount Whitney
Death Valley
Wyoming
Chapman And McGowan Lectures On Hitting Pitching At Clinic
More than twenty coaches from Wiregrass attended a day long baseball clinic at the high school led by Ben Chapman owner manager of the Gadsden Southeastern League club Bill Maughn Boston Braves scout and Earl McGowan former Minneapolis pitcher The session covered training base running pitching infield and outfield defense and both basic and offensive plays Pitching was emphasized with McGowan noting 75 percent of baseball is pitching and 65 percent of control comes from self confidence Chapman urged patience with batters and warned against changing a successful hitter's style until help is sought Attendees included coaches from Rosy Davis Malone H B Richards Slocomb Roy Cren shaw Headland F O Parker Newton many others from nearby towns.
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Ben Chapman
Gadsden
Dothan
Chapman
Bill Maughn
Boston Braves
Earl McGowan
Minneapolis
American Association
Houston County
MecGowan
McGowan
Rosy Davis
Malone
H. B. Richards
Slocomb
Roy Crenshaw
Headland
O. Parker
Newton
B. H. Hall
Opp
A. C. Freeman
New Brockton
Jack Carr
Newville
Warren Jones
Rehobeth
David Snell
Vicksburg
Robert Tribble
Hartford
Wallace Joiner
Midland City
W. P. Sitz
Ashford
Floyd Joiner
Dalton Taylor
George Layton
Cottonwood
W. D
Rip) Hewes
Jack Howater
Neal Posey
T. G. Vaughn
Emory Lindsey
Spirits Muff Job, Judge Has Answer
In St. Louis Joseph J. Weber faced trial for fortune telling. He claimed the future came from the nether world to him. Judge Grellner challenged him to predict the trial’s outcome and after a brief trance Weber admitted the judge would decide. Fine of 300 dollars plus costs.
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Joseph J. Weber
Gorge J. Thetlner
Grellner
Weber
Dudgge Grelner
Boxer Champ Mazelaine Zazarde Brandy Wins at Westminster
The three year old Zazarde Brandy owned by John Phelps Wagner of Milwaukee Wisconsin defeated five other champions in breed group competition at the 73rd Westminster Kennel Club dog show held yesterday at Madison Square Garden New York.
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America
Ch. Mazelaine
Zazarde Brandy
John Phelps Wagner
Milwaukee
Wis
Madison Square Garden
Wide Open Tilts In NC AA NIT Tourneys
In a wide open NIT selection, Asa Bushnell says eight teams will emerge from a crowded field. Possible picks include Kentucky, St Louis, Oklahoma A&M, Western Kentucky, San Francisco, Loyola Chicago, Utah, Villanova, and others as committee weighs records and polls. Madison Square Garden hosts the NIT semifinals and the East regional playoff sites are announced.
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NEW York
Asa Bushnell
Bushnell
Eastern College Athletic Conference
Madison Square Garden
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St. Louis
Oklahoma
Western Kentucky
San Francisco
Chicago Loyola
Utah
Villanova
Bowling Green
Holy Cross
Butler
Duquesne
de Paul
City College of New York
North Carolina State
la Sale
Texas
Bradley
Hamline
Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association
Metropolitan Intercollegiate Basketball Association
Elba Tigers Sweep Wiregrass Opponents in Narrow Wins
Elba high school basketball team, led by Billy Jacobs with 10 points, defeated Troy 36 28 in Troy, and edged Luverne 37 14 while beating Enterprise 33 28. Jacobs topped Elba scorers with 12 points against Enterprise, with Davis adding eight.
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Tigers
Jim Reynolds
Troy
Billy Jacobs
Davis
White
Fpopwell
Hd Bees
Enterprise
Jacobs
Tomberlin
Elba Bees
Luverne
Samson
King
Parker
Brundidge
Opp Bobcats
Elba Varsity Secures 14th Win After Narrow Defeat
Elba high school’s varsity team improved to 14 victories and just one loss following a hard fought win last night. Coach praised players for clutch defense and balanced scoring as the season nears mid‑point.
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Elba
Olympic profits show surplus from 1948 London Games
A preliminary financial statement from Lord Burghley’s organizing committee says the 1948 London Olympics were a financial and artistic success with a profit of 119400 dollars. The event drew participation from 59 nations.
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London
Lord Burghley
Roman Emperor Tibeius Enjoyed Cucumbers
A fragment notes cucumbers were a favorite dish of the Roman emperor Tibeius. The brief item reflects imperial culinary habits and may hint at broader Roman dining customs.
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Tibeius
Dothan Club May Sign Joe Cavosie As 1949 Manager
Joseph James Cavosie a 33 year old outfielder from the Montgomery Rebels held talks with Dothan Browns President Earl Pitman about becoming manager for 1949. Directors expect a decision soon but no official announcement yet as contract details are worked out. Cavosie a Armwood Michigan native hit .335 last season and is a Marine veteran with overseas service.
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Montgomery Rebels
Dothan Browns
Earl Pitman
Montgomery
Cavosie
Pitman
Browns
Armwood
Mich
Ben
Marine Corps
Okinawa
First Marine Division
College basketball scores mixed across nation
The wire service lists numerous games with teams such as St Johns Georgetown Connecticut North Carolina Wake Forest Clemson North Carolina State Florida Appalachian Georgetown Kentucky and more. Final scores include Rhode Island State 61 Holy Cross 74 Georgetown 56 Connecticut 52 and several other close results across conferences.
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Georgetown
South American Univ
Baltingy
Loyola
North Carolina
Wake Fongt
Clemson
Presbyteriana
North Carolina State
Dayson
Florida
Tampa
Appalachian
High Point
Treavania
Kentucky Fresh
Cumberland
Livingston
Ala
Delta City State
Howard
Jacksonry
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