pZARK TAKES OVER Bill Godwin Sets Pace In Half-Dozen Columns
Baseball league leaders in the Alabama State League show Bill Godwin of Ozark leading in batting average at .571, home runs with 8, RBI at 67, total bases 141, and doubles tied with Cayosie at 16. Charlie Cooper of Ozark tops strikeouts with 122, while Harry Weakley of Greenville leads wins with eight and one loss, and Rider of Enterprise steals 43 bases. In Dothan, Browns, and other teams, notable runs and averages are listed with incompletes noted through June 18.
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Quark
Bill Godwin
Enterprise
Joe Cavosie
Pothan
Rider
Greenville
Harry Weakley
Bil Aruncey
Ozark
Charlie Cooper
Vawhills
Dothan
Browns
Frank Monaco
Roland Johr
Dave Harrison
Ise Naples
Davis
Lynn Smith
Puckett
Bill Simeon
Yamny Beasley
Godwin
Cayosie
Weakley
Greenrie
Cooper
Howe News
Dothan Golfers Sweep Tallahassee Junior International Event
Dothan sent 12 junior golfers to Tallahassee and returned with multiple prizes. Don Kennington finished second in the 13 14 flight while Jake Patterson placed third in 15 16 and also third in putting. Flowers Crawford led 11 12 putting with a first and added a second in another flight. Randy Church and Billy Blount also earned top finishes as others contributed strong showings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan
Tallahassee
Don Kennington
Jake Patterson
Randy Church
Billy Blount
Flowers Crawford
Pat Jones, Jr
But Crawford
Jeff Hudson
Larry Faulkner
Hayward Warrick
Johnny Davis
Three Matches Slated At Wrestling Arena
Brothers Don and Charlie Keene headline a card at the E Main arena Monday night at 8 20. Charles Keene faces Chico Ortez in the opener, Don Keene meets Prince Omar in the second, each one fall with a 10 minute limit. The brothers wrestle Omez and Omar in a tag team main event with a 90 minute cap, Don Keene billed as junior light heavyweight champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Charlie Keene
E. Main Arena
Charles Keene
Chico Ortez
Don Keene
Prince Omar
Omez
Omar
Browns Sickness Grows Selections Fight Back
The Dothan Browns list more players on the sick list with Jim Colley sidelined again by a minor injury and Roland Johnson weak but hopeful for a quick recovery. Bill McDonald is also out briefly. A new first baseman from Griffin, Georgia, could not be released, while a Texas club pitcher and infielder are reportedly en route, though replacements may be canceled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dothan Browns
Jim Colley
Roland Johnson
Bill McDonald
Browns
Griffin
Rudy York
Texas
Recreation Schedule Announced For Community Week
City Recreation Department announces a week of activities. Swimming runs Monday Wednesday Friday mornings with a 9:00 am bus to Napier Field pool and return by noon. Junior Senior softball Tuesday and Thursday mornings with first game at Baker lot. Elementary softball Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Baker with 3:00 pm start. Ladies softball Monday and Wednesday afternoons starting 6:00 pm. City softball league runs Monday through Friday nights with two games nightly starting 7:30 pm. Center hours are 9 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday.
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City Recreation Department
Recreation Center
Napier Field
Baker Lot
Baker
City
Tal Lahassee Junior Invitational May Spur August Tourney
Ben McLauchlin aged 73 won the 11 12 flight consolation and 10 flight consolation was led by club pro Woody Laffoon who noted that interest in the Tal lahassee Junior Invitational may justify a similar event here in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben McLauchlin
Club
Woody Laffoon
Tallahassee
Alabama coach Drew optimistic on stronger Tide for 1949 season
University of Alabama head coach Harold Drew said the Crimson Tide would be stronger this season, though not predicting a winning year. He cited a stronger Southeastern Conference, praised backfield depth, and noted tackles as the weak point. Drew endorsed James Burkett as a contributor while expressing concern about Paul Taylor’s injury recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Red
Eagle
University of Alabama
Drew
Crimson Tide
Florida
Capstone
Alabama
Skinner
Tide
Vandy
Tulane
Tennessee
George
Louisiana State
Duquesne
Mississippi State
Mississippi Southern
Georgia Tech
Auburn
Dothan
Tilden Happy Campbell
Jack Howater
W. D.rips Hewes
Alabama Grid
Walter Morris
W. H. Turner
James Burkett
Dothan High
The
Burkett
Paul Taylor
Hartford
Geneva County
Taylor
Wiregrass
All-Star Softball Contests Set Across City Leagues Friday
All-Star games are planned Friday night in City Softball Leagues at Bakerlot. Leaders after Wednesday’s games will host the All-Star event, with teams from the Fast and Slow Leagues forming squads after Tuesday and Wednesday makeup games. Jarcees lead Civic League with 4 2 while other leagues see Wilson Hosiery and United Telephone atop their circuits as rainouts fill the week’s schedule.
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Crawford Josley
Mosley
Mozeley
Jarcees
Civic League
Jaycees
Exchange
Baptist
Lions
Wilson
Hosier
Dothan
Supreme
Methodist
Covington
Lawyers
Telephone
Cosb
Hodges
A Methodist
Warren Weds Californian In Florida Governor Wedding
Gov Warren of Florida marries Miss Barbara Manning of Los Angeles in a ceremony planned at Westwood Commununist church. The event features Rev A J Soléan officiating with a rehearsal and pre wedding activities noted, followed by a Florida honeymoon planned by plane on Monday.
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Los Angeles
API
Fuller Warren
Florida
Barbara Manning
Westwood Commununist Church
A. J. Soléan
Sclan
Homer
Beverly Wesson
Low Wolfson
Jacksonville
Birs
Ward Plimelt
Aliss Alma Warrer
Wasson
Miss Manning
Wolfson
Alton A. Brads
Gardner Dickinson grows to 1939 Intercollegiate contender
Gardner Dickinson won the 1939 Dovian Invitational and last week entered the National Intercollegiate golf tourney at Ames Iowa. The five day event opens with qualifying rounds Monday, as Dickinson seeks intercollegiate glory. A note mentions a recovered artifact linking copter history to the Sinai peninsula around 1090 Bc and its spread to Europe about 3,000 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gledner Dichkinson Gardner Dickinson
Ames
Sinai Peninsula
Europe
Dothan Legion Club Edges Brundidge In Shutout Victory
Dothan American Legion junior baseball team improves to three wins and three losses with a 2 0 shutout over Brundidge. Gray pitched six hitters, while Hollon and Sullivan contributed key hits. Brundidge’s top hitters were Haisien and Thrash with two safeties each.
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Toe Dothan American Legion
Brundidge
Charles Gray
Dothan
Hollon
Ilcner Sullivan
Johnson
Dondie
Haisien
Thrash
Gray
Owens
Hinson
Guardsmen Shooting Scores at Camp Rucker
National guardsmen fired during range practice at Camp Rucker announced yesterday. Frank P. Money of Headland’s company led with 181 while James A. Fransxin topped Dothan guardsmen with 177. Remaining scores list Dothan and Headland shooters with values from 160 to 173.
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Dothan
Headland
Camp Rucker
Frank P. Money
James A. Fransxin
Headland Considers Move to Flint River Loop Baseball League
Headland Alabama may leave the Southeastern Alabama League to join the Flint River circuit. Flint River League directors invited Headland to switch in place of Colquitt, which folded after player-led changes. A Monday meeting will decide if fan support and financial aid can secure the move.
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Blakely
Flint River League
Jack Howater
Dothan
Ala
Headland
Colquits
Alabama Nine
Wyatt Qates
Headland Club
The
Eagle
Colquitt
J. A. Drake
Drake
Whatley and Kirkland Win Table Tennis Titles
Wilbur Whatley captured the senior division and Desert Kirkland won the junior title at recent table tennis tournaments held at the Dethan Recreation Center. Recreation officials reported the results: seniors with Whatley first, Pritenet second, Worthy third. juniors with Kirkland first, Clements second, Worthy third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Whatley
Desert Kirkland
Dethan Recreation Center
Whatley
Charles Pritenet
Edwin Worthy
Kirkland
Billy Clements
Charles Worthy
Club Members Study Electrical Appliances Demonstration
Bullock home demonstration club members gathered last week to study small electrical appliances including proper use and care. Other clubs to study June demonstrations include At-Neal Malvern and St Paul in Geneva County.
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Bullock
Merting
At- Neal
Malvern
St Paul
Geneva County
Semi-Pro States Schedule From Regional Leagues
Today’s semi pro schedule covers the Southeastern Alabama League with Abbeville at Union Springs Headland at Goshen Louisville at Bakerhill Brundidge at Eufaula and the West Florida League with Bonifay at Matone Chattahoochee at Greenwood Graceville at Marianna plus the Flint River League featuring Cithbert at Bainbridge Leary at Blakely and Doxalsonville idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Alabama
Abbeville
Union Springs
Headland
Goshen
Louisville
Bakerhill
Brundidge
Eufaula
West Florida
Bonifay
Matone
Chattahoochee
Greenwood
Graceville
Marianna
Flint River
Cithbert
Bainbridge
Leary
Blakely
Doxalsonville
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Pzark Takes
Ozark Petse
Andalusia
Gneva Brewton
Troy
Tewton
Geneva
Smith
Hughes
Cagle
Milam
Stewart
Kassabian
Nagle
Brewton
JweFevre
Colley
Dothan Jones
Cobb
Sail
Nance
Hurst
Enright
Kaye
Schoolfield
Mrozinski
Garner
Pouncey
Chaillot
Springer
Wolfgast
Garber
Buick CO
W. Main
Hanes Undershirts
WINGS
Wrestling Arena
W. L
Jayceees
Baptists Exchange
Newberry's
Kress
Ceak
Frank
Dothan Nash
City Hall
Gov. Warren
Californian Today
Dothan Legion Club
Dothan Legionnaires
Clayton
Manaster Jienny Kennedy
Legion
Ashford
Dsthan
John B. Craft
Frank 4. Lamb
A. R. Parker
Willian A. Martin
Daniel T. Clacy
Chalmus Branton
James A. Franklin
Edsel Davis
Cecil Reneazu
Alfred F., Parrish
Ear
F. Stewart
Walter D. Bradford
Glen E. Avery
John C. Stanton, Jr
Dewie D. Spivey
Preston L. Calhoun, Jr
Charles R. Beck
Mike H. Hayes
Grover T. Tew
Portier Summerset
James I. Jeeks
Max W. Knight
Joel Whitehead
Ovie C. Jones
Carl L. Knight
Luke Bi
Scott
Southeastern League
Flint River Loop
Lincoln-Mercury CO
Anderson Bros
Martin Motors
Martin
N. Foster St
van Ritch
Linen & Rayon
Panamas
Winthrop Shoes
Iland
McGregor
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