Steamboat Johnson Umpires East West Game in Andalusia
The Steamer Johnson, famed umpire supervisor for the Southern Association, worked three innings behind the plate and at first base in Andalusia's East West game. He draws praise for his judgment and wit, while fans boo and roars follow his lively presence. Johnson travels the South, speaks to clubs, and remains a beloved public relations figure in baseball.
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Furan
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Jack Hovater
Alabama State
Southern
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Johnon Lsing
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Headland Routs Browns as Weevils Extend Lead
Headland Dixie Runners defeated the Browns 4-2 to widen the Alabama State League gap. Mel Mays fired a five hitter for Dothan, while Enterprise blanked Ozark 4-0 to stay atop the standings. Brown’s slump lengthened, with Greenville eight and a half games back in fourth after the night’s results.
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Chateroone
Atlanta
Nash
Jeffer Vicksburg
Madison
Monroe
John Selmore
Quincy Adams
van Buren
Cat Buchanan
Blakely Tigers Upset Flint Loop Leaders In 16 Inning Battle
Blakely Tigers upset Flint Loop leaders 2 0 in a long 18 inning game. Manager Jack Clifton singled for Blakely as Lowrey reached on fielder's choice and Kirksey added a run producing single before Taylor closed the affair. Cuthbert 0 runs 7 hits 4 errors. Jones Taylor and Kirksey led Blakely strong defense.
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A. Butterfield
Phillies Face Cardinals in Key National League Series
The Phillies defend a one game edge atop the NL as they open a three game set with the Cardinals in St Louis. Curt Simmons to face Howie Pollet in a big game while Boston trails two games back. Brooklyn meets Chicago as Ted Williams suffers season-threatening injury and Yankees cope with DiMaggio Berra and Bauer injuries. Tigers meet Senators in Washington with pennant hopes alive.
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Ted Williams
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Joe DiMaggio
You Berra
Hank Bauer
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Lawyers Score Fifth Slow League Victory
The Lawyers won fifth straight Slow Softball League game, defeating third-place Telephone 13 to 2. Lawyers had eight safeties while Linemen were held to two hits. Telephone made errors, Lawyers did not. Mentions of Fast League tilt progress and upcoming games follow, with several team names and times listed.
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Gosby - Hedges
Yer! Eagles
Crackers End Dell Jinx In Home Win At Nashville
Atlanta Crackers break a two year Dell jinx by defeating Nashville Vols 6 3 at home to stay within two games of Southern Association leader. Bert Flammini and Art Fowler shone on the mound as Atlanta rgained momentum with late runs, while the Barons split with Chattanooga in another twin bill, and Vitter and Brown matched in a tight pitching duel.
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Associated Press
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Williams Undergoes Arm Surgery Amid Pennant Push
Boston outfielder Ted Williams, earning 125000 annually, undergoes elbow fracture operation at Sancta Maria Hospital Cambridge. Doctors call the injury very serious and painful, with Williams possibly out for the season as the Red Sox stay eight games behind Detroit in the AL pennant chase.
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Joseph Shorfall
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Junior Golf Tourney Begins Here Tuesday
Qualifying rounds for the Dothan Junior golf tournament start at the country club on Tuesday per club pro Woody Laffoon. Open to boys 18 and under, with registration required. Match play is 12 holes, younger players use nine. Matches begin Wednesday as the field seeks the title, with 199 champion Charles Rackie unavailable after aging out and Buck Flowers aging out too.
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Dothan
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