Wiregrass Stadium Upgrades For Dothan Baseball Season
The Wiregrass Memorial Stadium in Dothan undergoes rapid preparation for the upcoming season under Jum Wadlington. Work includes resurfaced field, drainage improvements, a new West wall, and a taller outfield barrier to aid home runs. Night games planned. stadium ready before April 4 opening events. Johnnie Skipper leaves Dothan for Army service.
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Down Baseball Club
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Dothan Baseball School Opens Tomorrow At Wiregrass Field
Dothan Baseball Club announces the rookie school starts tomorrow at 10 oclock morning at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium. President Walter Morris says sessions run 10 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday with Frank Martin and Coach W D Hewes directing. About 30 local rookies are expected and unsigned players may join, with equipment provided by the club. Signed players will also train with the team and spring camp begins April 1.
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Rp) Hewes
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Birmingham Barons
Barron Leads Snead in Greensboro Open Golf
Herman Barron of White Plains NC shot 70 to hold a 36 hole lead at 136, one stroke ahead of favorite Sam Snead of Hot Springs VA who had 67. Jimmy Demaret and Orwald Write shared third at 138, with Chandler Harper at 139 and other leaders close by as final 36 holes set at Sedgefield County Club.
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Portsmouth
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Los Angeles
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Durham
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Army Air Corps
Air corps sergeant Skipper discharged after long service
Staff sergeant Skipper, after four years and nine months in the air corps, was discharged. He served in North African and European theaters, earning three campaign stars. Before joining the Dothan Army Recruiting Station, he was a candidate for the Dathan club and had trial sessions with service teams.
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Auburn Squad Lacks Gridiron Experience
Auburn AP report details split football squad into Green and Red groups amid limited experience. Green includes top prospects from March 9 practice. Red features ex service players like Harper Adcock Rose Gendusa Jackson Salsicera, with Strichland moved to Green. Coach Voyles extends practice through April 13.
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