Wiregrass League dubs new baseball circuit to boost local sports
Wiregrass Baseball League forms with seven teams from the cage circuit and Newville as Abbdeville Columbis Yeadland Midland City Menville Rehobeth Slocomb and Wicketburg join the revived league. Observers expect close race, with Columbia and Midland City strong, and demand for a future Wiregrass Football Conference discussed as a two-division possibility. Dothan Tigers lackluster prospects and may need a league to spark turnout and success.
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Tuscaloosa
Cottonwood
Ashford
Hartford
Abbeville
Columbia
Midland City
Newville
Vicksburg
Rehobeth
Slocomb
Elba
Enterprise
Ozark
Geneva
Samson
Headland
Barons and Crackers To Split Pitching Duties
Gainesville Florida AP reports that manager Ki Ki Cuyler named three rookies to share pitching duties today. The decision signals a rotate through young arms as the game approaches, with the trio expected to handle multiple innings and duty across the mound.
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Gainesville
Fla
Ki Ki Cuyler
Atlanta Crackers Open Exhibition Schedule With Barons
The Atlanta Crackers host the Birmingham Barons to begin their exhibition schedule in a game at home. The matchup showcases early-season form and aims to gauge roster readiness and team chemistry.
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Atlanta Crackers
Birmingham Barons
Crimson Tide Trims Rollins 11-2 in Spring Break win
Gordon Pettus a converted third baseman hurled Alabama to an 11-2 victory in Winter Park Florida to even the two game series with Rollins College. Pettus scattered six hits with no walks until the eighth inning and an unearned run scored off his delivery. The Tide cashed in on Clyde Stevens seven walks in three and two thirds innings producing eight runs. Jack Rutledge and Ned Folmer led with key hits and RBIs.
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Winter Park
Fla
Gordon Pettus
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Rollins College
Pettus
Tide
Clyde Stevens
Jack Rutledge
Ned Folmer
Kentucky Cagers Defeat Holy Cross For East Title
Kentucky Wildcats defeat Holy Cross 80 to 52 to clinch the East title and earn a spot in the national final. Led by Alex Groza 23 points and Ralph Beard, Kentuckys win extends to 15th straight victory as they prepare to face the Western champion in Kansas City. Michigan beat Columbia 66 to 49 in the Consolation.
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Kentucky
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Holy Cross
Kansas City
Alex Groza
Ralph Beard
Groza
Beard
Michigan
Columbia
Wolverines
Supranowiecz
Lions
Kansas Husbands? Huskies beat Cowboys in Western playoff third place
Washington University’s Jack Nichols scored 22 points to lead the Huskies past Wyoming 57-47 in the AA Western consolation game. Nichols, a 6 foot 7 star, dominated early, scoring 20 of his points before halftime as Wyoming’s deliberate offense struggled against the Huskies’ fast attack. The crowd of 9,700 watched Kansas State and Baylor clash for the Western title with a trip to New York and Kentucky awaiting the winner. The loser teams faced a consolation matchup next Tuesday.
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Jack Nichols
Wyoming
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Cowboys
Kansas State
Baylor
Kentucky
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Alabama's Attack Shuts Down Opponents in Ambitious Run
Alabama posted a 26 to 14 scoring spread led by Rollins and Pettus with Dill, Stevens, Laur Brun, and McBryde contributing. The line produced 003 502 001 for Alabama and 001 010 000 for the opponent, ending with a decisive victory.
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Rollins
Pettus and Dill
Stevens
Laur‘brun
McBryde
Brewton Conducts Baseball School
Brewton Millers of the Alabama State League will conduct a baseball school here starting this week. Manager Joe Beauger said the program aims to uncover promising talent to bolster the roster, which is short of candidates. The school runs until April 1 when spring training begins, with Beauger, Larry Cianciolo, and several rookies already in residence.
Orange Bowl Offers SEC Up To 75000 And 10000 Tickets
Orange Bowl Committee said it can pay SEC teams up to 75000 and offer 10000 future tickets if the conference does not tie up with the Sugar Bowl. MIAMI AP Preston, Orange Bowl president, wrote to SEC presidents and athletic officials outlining the bowl's history and future possibilities. He seeks a hearing and notes SEC teams could receive 75000 with expansion, citing Georgia Tech's 50000 payout for last year's Kansas appearance.
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Fla
Will M. Preston
SEC
New Orleans
Preston
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Mississippi
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Golf Writers Pick Payoff Shot Artists for Norfolk Event
Virginia Beach AP twelve top golf shotmakers named by Golf Writers Association of America as rivals in the Cavalier Specialist's Tournament. Final poll will select two players for each specialty driving long and short iron shots and two for payoff shots. Event April 16-18 at Cavalier Yacht and Country Club with Hagen and Sarazen captains in two five-man teams.
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Golf Writers’ Association of America
Cavalier Yacht and Country Club
Norfolk Sports Club
Gene
Sarazel
Johnny Revolia
Dick Metz
Lew Worsham
Herman Barron
Jag McSpaden
Bobby Locke
Horton Smith
George Schoux
Jim Porrier
Herman Keiser
Johnny Palmer
Walter Hagen
Sarazen
Sheila's Cottage Wins Grand National at Aintree
Sheila's Cottage, a 9-year-old Irish mare bought for 14 400, won the 102nd Grand National at Aintree by a length, in nine minutes 24 4 5 seconds. The hedge-hopping race drew 300 000 spectators on a cool, crisp day with 14 of 43 finishers. Cromwell, ridden by Lord Mildmay, finished third after a late duel. First Of The Dandies led most of the way. The horse had been a 530 to 1 outsider earlier in the week due to tender feet but benefited from soft turf and careful training by Norman Crump.
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Aintree
England
Caddie
Silver Fame
Liverpool
Lovely Cottage
Lord Mildmay
Cromwell
John Procter
Manchester
Sheila
Norman Crump
Coaching Clinic Atlanta features Sanders and Tatum
In Atlanta the Georgia Athletics Coaches Association will host its annual coaching clinic August 12 to 18. Vanderbilt head coach Henry Red Sanders and Maryland head coach Jim Tatum will be the featured instructors guiding sessions and demonstrations for coaches from across the region.
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Henry
Red) Sanders
Vanderbilt
Jim Tatum
University of Maryland
Georgia Athletics Coaches Association
Dothan Tournament Draws Top Crowds in Second District
The Dothan district basketball tournament grossed $2,646.25 with net receipts of $941.71 after taxes and dues. Dothan led in gate receipts at $1,322.75, while Troy State Teachers College posted $823.75 and finals at Greenville and Abbeville earned $172.25 and $327.50 respectively. Teams received travel expenses and per-mile allowances, with Dothan netting $48.89 and Abbeville $36.01. Rawls and Kinston received the largest individual allocations.
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Troy State Teachers College
Greenville
Abbeville
Alabama High School Athletic Association
Dothan and
Troy
Rawls
Kinston
Birmingham library houses world’s largest Shakespeare collection
A Birmingham library claims the world’s largest Shakespeare collection. Curated items span rare editions, manuscripts, and related works, drawing scholars and enthusiasts to study the Bard’s legacy.
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Birmingham
England
Dothan Legion junior baseball team to hold first practice
All Dothen boys interested in playing for the American Legion junior team should report for the first practice at Highland School Thursday after school. Manager Dave Edger said the drill will be light and short to gauge interest. Players should bring gloves and equipment. after organizing, at least two practices weekly will follow. The season opens early May. Eligible players must be under 17 or have turned 17 after Jan 1.
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Dothan
American Legion
Highland School
Dave Edger
Edgar
Edger
Birthplace of golf claimed for St Andrews in Scotland
The city of St Andrews in Scotland, located about halfway between Edinburgh and Dundee, is credited with being the birthplace of golf.
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St. Andrews
Edinburgh
Dundee
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