Attendance woes shadow Alabama minor league baseball talks
Laney of Troy Alabama State League president discusses the drop in attendance at major and minor league games. TV broadcasts and consumer spending are blamed, yet some leagues report gains while others suffer. The season sees optimism in Dothan Andalusia and Headland amid broader financial strain. Meanwhile Bethan Lions Club plans another Thanksgiving Peanut Bowl in Wiregrass Stadium with Alabama Georgia and Florida high schools participating.
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Wiregrass Stadium
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Dothan Blanks Headland in 6 0 Victory
In a strong pitching duel Lefty Junor allowed seven hits while Dothan scored early and often. Doc Bowden slugged a first pitch homer and Kennedy held Headland to zero as Dothan offense backed by solid defense sealed a 6 0 win.
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Baseball Results From Alabama State and Nearby Games
Alabama State and other teams posted scores in a scattered recap. The report lists multiple line scores, teams such as Meridian, Selma, and Mobile area clubs, with standings notes and scattered players’ names.
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McClinney Delivers No-Hit Win Over Dothan Eagles 9-0
McClinney pitched a no hitter striking out 10 as the McClinney team defeated the Dothan Eagles 9-0. The offense supported the effort with early runs, while Hedstrom and LaCaier contributed on offense in a tense game.
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Ashford Montgomery Open Legion Tourney
Ashford and Montgomery champions begin the American Legion South Alabama baseball tournament with a double elimination format. The two clubs open play this afternoon. the loser meets Jackson’s seventh district winner, while the winner advances to face North and Central Alabama champions for the state title in Selma next month. Potatoes dug too early will not keep well.
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U S Cigarette Production Figures Fiscal Year 049
The United States produced a large batch of cigarettes totaling 100 006 600 000 units in fiscal year 049. The figure reflects industrial output in the tobacco sector and indicates substantial manufacturing capacity during the period.
Winners Lose Without Batting In Seventh Inning
The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a late rain halted defeat to Pittsburgh as the Pirates seized a 2–1 lead in the seventh before Addie Waiteus hit a homer with two out. Rain ended the game after an hour ten minutes, costing the Phils a chance to bat and fall from first place while St Louis and Boston narrowed the gap.
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New Dothan Coach To Arrive Aug 1
New Dothan High School appoints Dave Brown as head coach arriving August 1 to lead the program. Recreation official WD Mewes notes Brown seeks housing and assistance finding a vacancy as he relocates with his three children.
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