Stadium lights crisis threatens baseball season in city
The town faces a lighting delay at Wiregrass Me stadium due to worn poles and manpower shortages worsened by war. Officials plan temporary fixes as new lighting and poles finally arrive, while junior baseball and football prep risk disruption if work drags on. The article also notes a policy dispute over Alabama high school athletic supervision and calls for greater city control.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Yesterday
National League Brooklyn 2 Pittsburgh 3 Philadelphia 1 Cincinnati 1 St Louis 2 Boston 2 New York 2 Chicago 1 American League Detroit at New York pppd Cleveland 6 Boston 1 Chicago at Philadelphia pppd St Louis at Washington Train Southern Association Atlanta 5 Memphis 3 Little Rock 5 Chattanooga 5 New Orleans 10 Birmingham 1 Mobile 10 Nashville 8 10 innings
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Texas League faces showdown over 1946 rights
The Texas League, debating status of suspended circuits, seeks full wartime rights like active leagues. President Schepps and Bramham clash over eligibility and player drafts, with clubs pushing for a league meet to decide 1946 operation and potential signings.
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Miller To Rejoin Georgia Line Squad
Miller, an Athens native and former Bulldog guard, announced he will return to the Georgia line squad in September after a long Army service. The 180 pound player, who last played for the 1940s teams, is on terminal leave and has 30 months remaining overseas.
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Wade Gets New Post At Duke's Program
Wade L. Wade returns to Duke as director of athletics and physical education after Army service and time at Club W L Pet. Eddie Cameron will retain his coaching post as Wade expands the physical training program for all college students. The piece lists team standings and upcoming games across the American League and related schedule notes.
Dothan Glass Falls in 5-2 Loss to Supreme Nine
Dothan Glass was defeated 5-2 by Supreme Nine at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium. The game impacted the Dothan Cry League standings, while surrounding events referenced Camp Rucker matchups and a neighboring post football sponsor scenario.
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London Demands Rematch After Narrow Ring Exit
After a dramatic finish, London was counted out on one knee, triggering calls for a return match as he alleged he couldn’t hear the referee over the crowd noise and believed the count only reached eight.
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Former Georgia End To Meet Old Friends
AP reports former Georgia end George Poschner, famed for snagging Frankie Sinkwich’s passes with uncanny ability, plans a return visit to Athens soon to reconnect with old friends.
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Crax Lead Shrinking Gap in Southern Baseball Race
Atlanta AP report notes the Cracs hold a seven game edge as the Southern Association pennant chase tightens New Orleans kept a half game cushion over Mobile after a 19 7 victory over Birmingham The Pelicans rallied behind strong hitting and helped by Posthner a former France veteran hospital patient asked how Georgia will fare with a good football team
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Woodcock Dominates British Ring Card in London Bout
Yorkshire railroad worker Woodcock, 24, hailing from the New Britain Empire, knocks out champion Jack London in the 15th round at the Tattenham stadium. London, once hailed as a world title prospect, falls after a sharp right cross. The fight drew a $36,000 gate with ringside seats up to $50 as American troops watched Britain's first major outdoor bout since the war began.
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Film Listings Mixed From Dick Powell to Richard Arlen Showings
An OCR read lists multiple film titles and stars across days of the week. It references Dick Powell and Anne Shirley in Murder My Sweet, Richard Arlen and Eila Drew in The Baby, Char and Starrett in Wormine Buril, and other billings such as Tex Bitter, Haunted Harbor, and Brook lyn related titles.
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My Sweet
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