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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1946
Page
19
The Dothan Baseball Club organized and incorporated under leadership of Jack Hovater and Weller Morris, preparing for spring duties and a full season. The article notes strong local support, a forfeit fee set, roster plans, and efforts to secure stadium improvements and a baseball school.
Jake LaMotta of the Bronx the No 1 middleweight challenger announced a campaign to clean up contenders in his division to secure a title fight with Tony Zale this summer. Manager Kim Murray said they also aim to force Rocky Graziano into elimination bouts and opened talks for a Lamotta vs Charley Burley bout in Boston or Chicago with Burley viewed as the division’s top danger in Cleveland between light and heavyweights.
The Dothan Baseball Club board appointed Frank Martin, ex Birmingham Barons catcher, as player manager for the Dothan entry in the Alabama State Class D League. He will report around March and oversee a baseball school next month. Martin, 25, has three years of pro experience including a tryout with the Detroit Tigers and a .300 batting average with Birmingham. He played college football at Alabama and was praised by Barons officials for his catching and hitting.
Dan Morgan chair of the stadium committee announced renovations at Wiregrass Stadium in Dothan to ready the field for the baseball season. Repairs include wall replacement with concrete, a caretaker house, infield leveling, and mound adjustments. Closing with a call for fan vigilance against further damage to property.
Auburn Plainsmen push three weeks into spring drills under coach Carl Voyles with no first team named yet. Key players from last year and several hopefuls compete for top spots as newcomers join the staff and injuries are monitored. Nearby, strange lava beds near El Morro host perpetual ice caves and year round dances at Indian pueblos across New Mexico.
Circuit boss predicts a high attendance season with a 140 game schedule opening April 18. Eight clubs with strong managers and major league working agreements aim for full rosters, salaries, and quality show across Southeastern League cities including Selma Meridian Pensacola Jacksonville Anniston and Montgomery.
Ben Hogan led the Pensacola Open after three rounds with a 54 hole total of 206. Harry Todd and Dutch Harrison trailed, while Liz M3 and Claxton Minetiner posted strong scores. The final round was set for tomorrow, with Maas Jr. a steady contender and Harrison breaking 70 on the day.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Sam Snead and Nelson with car losses and a total score, tied to a sports card or listing. References to Lord Biron Neivon of Tulæda and a defend g championship appear, but details are unreadable.
Report cites approximately 657,500 head of cattle from New Mexico and about 45,000 head tied to the local packing industry. Officials note totals reflect regional cattle flow and processing capacity.
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