Dothan Tigers Hold Intra-Squad Red White Battle
The Dothan Tigers held an intra-squad Red White scrimmage this week as spring drills continue. McGowan and Purvis split squads with Whites featuring varsity hopefuls as Bruce Roney and Sammy Gray stood out in a windy, wet practice aimed at sharpening attack and defense.
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Tootig
Rip” Es
Jack
Geome
Plaine
Meng
McGowan
Ores
Bruce Roney
Sammy Gray
Reds
Gray
Tatum
Duels Promised Between Newhouser and Feller
AP reports in Lakeland Florida that Hal Newhouser of Detroit and Bob Feller of Cleveland are set for multiple pitched duels this season. Newhouser vows to face Feller whenever scheduled and both clubs eye regular matchups.
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Feller
Lakeland
Fla
Hal Newhouser
Detroit
Bob Feller
Cleveland
Bill Veeck
Lou Boudreau
Hal
Tigers
Hteo
Grapefruit League Briefs Highlight Spring Exibitions
In Florida and nearby, rookie lefty Dic Kuecher impressed in a spring tuneup with Philadelphia. Cincinnati prepared for a Reds-Yankees exhibition after splitting two of three with Detroit. Pirates set to face Athletics as Connie Mack presses his rotation. Browns target Dodgers in Cuban series swap. Dodgers pull Cuban tests earlier cancelled for finances. Cubs pitcher Paul Erickson slated to start against Oakland in Pacific Coast League exhibition. Jackie Robinson bolsters Brooklyn bid with three hits in Montreal game, while Pewee Beese homers as Hermanski also goes deep. Washington hopes to rebound after a 7–4 loss to Rochester in an open showcase.
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Cal
Charlie Grimm
Paul Eirickson
Cincone Cubs
Oakland Cabs
Panama City
Jackie Robinson
Montreal Royals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Robinson
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Peewee Beese
Gueie Hermanski
Naytona Beach
Fla
Rochester Redwings
Washington Senators
Chattanooga
Redwings
Claudewright
Johnny Sullivan
Senators
Auburn Basketeers Awarded Letters
Auburn Athletic Department announces letters awarded to eight basketball squad members. Honorees include Ray Williams Birmingham Jack Powell Pleasant Home Ala Jack Sterling Covington Ky forwards Capt Frank Williams Talladega Ed Hill Tampa Fla centers Erskine Russell Ensley Continue McKelvey Selma Bill Dawson Ashland Ky guards and team manager Hugh Griffith Bessemer.
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Auburn Athletic Department
Ray Williams
Birmingham
Jack Powell
Pleasant Home
Ala
Jack Sterling
Covington
Frank Williams
Talladega
Ed Hill
Tampa
Fla
Erskine Russell
Ensley
Continue McKelvey
Selma
Bill Dawson
Ashland
Hugh Griffith
Bessemer
Louis Walcott Challenger Faces World Champion Louis
Job Walcott seeks title challenge against Joe Louis amid formal NBA rules on defending champions. Abe J. Greene confirms Walcott on contenders list as Louis’ six month defense window runs to March 14. Cuts and conservation notes appear in nearby items with unrelated local details.
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Elmer
Violent
Ray
Moaghi
Kramer and Mulloy Reach Quarterfinals in Miami Cup
In Miami the top seed Jack Kramer and runner-up Gardnar Mulloy advanced to the Mini Pearce tournament quarterfinals with decisive early-round wins. Kramer defeated Johnson 6 4, while Mulloy eliminated Lundgren as Francisca Panches Feuador and Mirani also moved into the semifinals in a high‑profile singles event.
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Gardnar Miri Miami
Mini Pearce
Kramer
Oe Johnson
Miami i U
Mulfoy
Longhorn League Pro Baseball Drive Faces Postwar Hurdles
The Longhorn League seeks to expand into professional baseball with new ASL clubs in West Texas and Abilene. Efforts include franchise fees of 2500 dollars and aims to launch by April as regional interest grows after World War II. The group faces obstacles from ownership, labor, and classifications in establishing teams and a park network.
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Tenac
Lus
Howard Green
Ate
Ted
Eptryv
England
Savi
Vata
West Texas
Mexico
Abilene
Iienene
Browns Welcome Emory Lindsey as Pennant Hopes Rise
Emory Lindsey signs with the Dothan Browns for another season as star infield and pitching duties bolster the club. Lindsey, a former standout catcher and first baseman, joins a roster featuring Martin, Carter, Dames, Clark, and Shaw as the Browns aim for a successful 1948 season.
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Windsor
Hiteh
Star Game
Dothan Browns
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PJ Peowens
Posoan
Moroes Frank Martf
Roe
Tindsev
Masneen
Oix
Orber
Tandies
Martin
Carter
Damins
Clark
Shaw
Mexican League drops names of ex majors amid pay dispute
Mexican league officials list 10 former major leaguers removed from rosters amid accusations of wage demands and unfulfilled contracts. Players from Cardinals, Giants, Tigers and Cubs among those named. some say money issues and a five year ban for jumping baseball blocked return to organized play.
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Delta Park
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Iir
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Demaret Favored In Greensboro Open Showdown
Demaret is favored to win the Greensboro Open as a strong field contends at the Surmount Forest Country Club for the $10,000 event. Dark-horse contenders include Hoyt, Worsham, and Harbert with a wide open race shaping the weekend field.
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Mooney
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Sil- Sra
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A Yard
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Surmount Forest Country Club
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Manner
Lew Worsham
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Del
Herman Kelser
Akron
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Detroit
Frank Stranahan
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Walker Currige
Costatte
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