Dothan pitchers shine as perfect game hype grows
Reuben Herring Ein a lifetime of local fame after a Friday night perfecto. Gene Clark lauds the rookie as he shuts out league leaders 2-0, ending Enterprise’s 11 game win streak. Dothan’s Frank Hill shines for Roswell with a 417 average, and Early Wynn from Hartford earns praise as a top Indians pitcher.
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Pride
Rehobeth
Madrid
Garrard
Crossroads
Dothan
Houston County
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Jem Clark
Greenville
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Geneva
Arthur Ussery
Frank Hill
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Brownie
Viclory
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Atlanta All Stars face uncertain starter in Cracker bid
In the hours before the Southern's 12th annual JailStar game, Atlanta weighs who to start. Whillow Wyatt, entering as pitching coach after leaving Philadelphia, may open for the All Stars at Ponce de Leon Park. The decision rests with Dixie Walker and the Cracker club as Bob Schultz of Nashville is also a candidate with a 14–4 record. Wyatt, 6es despite doubts, says he is willing to pitch in batting practice as a last resort.
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Wynn
Washington Senatory
Cleveland Indians
Geneva County
Sporting News
Indians
Bob Lennon
Mel Harder
Professor Harder
Hui
Southern
Dixie
Atlanta
AllStars
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Firce
Don Liddie
Ager
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Walker
Bob Schultz
Nashville
Mike Higgins
All Stars
Ponce de Leon Park
Schulz
Philadelphia Phillies
Crackero
Brooklyn
Wyatt Das
Beau Jack Wins Atlanta Bout Over Timpson
Ex-shoe shine boy from Augusta Peau Jack defeated Bobby Timpson in the sixth round of a scheduled 10 round bout before 3,000 fans in Atlanta. The report also notes George Taliaferro, prize rookie with the Los Angeles Dons last season, will play for the New York football Yanks.
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Augusta
Peau Jack
Bobby Timpson
George Taliaferro
Los Angeles Dons
New York Football Yanks
Dothan Beats Andalusia as Browns Grab Second Place
Dothan defeated Andalusia 5 to 2 as Rudy York led the Browns with a strong hitting display and solid pitching to tighten their hold on second in the standings while Enterprise rolled to a 7 to 2 win over Greenville to stay seven games up in the league.
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Eifritee
Colles
Renster
Sai
Dainath
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Olesw
Baweyte
Hygeman
Dodgers Push in NL Race Amid Pitching Onslaught
Dodgers surge in the National League standings as a string of strong starting pitching keeps Brooklyn within one game of the Phillies, with Preacher Roe and Don Newcombe keying a streak that toppled the Cardinals in a doubleheader. The day game featured Gil Hedges out with an injury as Brooklyn’s bullpen dominance continued. Ralph Kiner hit his 26th homer to share the league lead, while Detroit widened its AL lead and Yankees edged Chicago in a tight twin bill.
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Birmingham Barons Hold Nashville In Southern Showdown
In a tense Southern Association tilt Birmingham Baron Norm Zauchin and Bill Wason pace a 23 homer pace this season as Charley Higginbotham set a 1948 mark with 52. Workman Homer Record, still with Chattanooga, has three homers this season while Olson’s clash with umpire Red McCutcheon sparked controversy. The Barons gain a half game on Atlanta atop the standings after the Nashville win.
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Mobile Bears Sweep Doubleheader After Tight Classic
In a two game set, Mobile pitcher Pat Haggerty and Charlie Smakalis delivered strong performances while Memphis and Little Rock traded runs. A late homer by Ralph McDaugerts nearly altered fate as Mobile won 4-1 in the opener and held off a late rally in the nightcap. The doubleheader featured a triple play by Memphis and a well pitched effort by Smakalis, marking Mobile’s solid five day homestand.
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