Willie Carter Signs with Dothan Club in First Deal
The Dothan Baseball Club announced the signing of Willie Carter of Columbus as pitcher in its first purchase. Carter, a right hander with Army service experience, began his career in Dothan and played for service teams including Napier Field. Club directors plan a fan campaign to raise $15,000 in capital stock and canvass Wiregrass towns to support the squad for the coming season.
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Old Master and Byron Nelson Lead Masters Invite
Augusta Ga April 4 to 7. Bob Jones famed as the grand slam champion of 1930 and Byron Nelson head the guest list of 67 golfers invited to the first Masters tournament since 1932 at the Augusta National Golf Club. Jones dominated golf from 1924 to 1930 and the eight prior Masters were largely exhibitions of his form.
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Tigers Exit Season With Narrow Loss In Troy
Dothan Tigers opened with a close finish against Troy, trailing early but taking a lead in the third. Jack Flowers sparked a late surge for Troy, trimming a seven point gap as the Giant regulars edged ahead by one point. Tiger Cubs rebounded to beat Troy second team 30 26, with Malcolm Killingsworth and Charles Jennett leading scoring for the Cubs.
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Masters Legend Nelson Defends Title Despite Early Duel
The veteran Nelson, a defending champion and two time Masters winner, retired from regular tourney play four years before the Masters began. He notably foiled Ralph Guldaht by turning a near certain victory into a setback with six strokes gained in two holes, aided by a birdie and an eagle.
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Ex Service Stars Bolster South Roster Strength
Raleigh NC UP Several Southern Conference coaches foresee a stronger league next season as ex service stars return. NC State Wake Forest VCMI Duke and Virginia Tech plan winter drills with notable names back including Red Cochran and Joe Gallagher. Outcomes depend on service star availability.
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NBA Officials Blast Boxing Promoters for Lethargy
Washington AP report says National Boxing Association president Abe J. Greene chided boxing promoters for not pursuing bigger and better fights. He warned title bouts under the NBA could have been staged earlier if promoters had shown sharper ambition in the postwar era.
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Nelson Comes In Three Under Par At New Orleans Open
Byron Nelson of Toledo shot three under par 69 to grab an early lead in the $7,500 New Orleans Open with a total of 211. Harold McSpaden and Sam Snead tied for second at 215, each posting 70 and 72 respectively, while Ben Hogan, who led after Friday, was not yet in the field.
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Jug) McSpaden
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New York Holds Key Boxing Bouts Cited by NBA Boss
NBA head criticizes jurisdiction gaps that push bouts to New York. Promoters twice mishandled lightweight matchups involving Ike Williams and Bobby R. Barney Joyce. future title fights could have featured Williams vs New York champ Bob Montgomery and Willie Pep vs Sal Bartolo at Madison Square Garden, but interest waned.
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