Durocher Faces Giants Overhaul Ahead of 14Game Tour
Manager Leo Durocher aims to mold a revamped New York Giants after trading sluggers Gordon and Marshall for Dark and Stanky. The new lineup weighs in with Thomson as holdover, Stanky at second, Dark at short, and pitching depth led by Jones, Koslo, and Kirage as spring moves unfold. The team promises speed and better double plays, hoping to improve on last year’s fifth-place finish.
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Willard Marshell
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Bam Webb
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Alvin Dark
Eddie Stanky
Bobby Thomson
Jack Marshman
Minneapolis
Appesra
Dark
Stinky
Dave Williams
Grand Jury Probes Mine Violence in Walker County
A Walker County grand jury questioned about ten witnesses in a long running mine violence probe tied to dynamite attacks at Preskill and Taylor and Lee mines during a recent mining strike. Indictments already returned name II per can for mine mob violence. Sheriff Grover Bigett faces federal conspiracy and protection charges.
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Troy State Baseball Schedule Set For Dothan Trip
Troy State prepares for a four game week at Eglin Field and in Dothan facing the Browns after a strong opening sweep over Jacksonville State. Tim Roddoch pitched Friday, and Gatford anchored Saturday as Troy tied the series 2 0.
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Ramsey And Creel Elected Co Captains For 1950 Tigers
Guard Richard Ramsey and Halfback Dack Creel were elected co captains of the Dothan Tigers for the 1950 football season at a 2 D Club meeting last night. Coach W D Hewes said the team would instead use different captains for each game, in a change decided at an upper meeting after spring drills. Hewes and Howser planned trips to Birmingham for the Alabama Education Association meeting and football events. Tiger play opens Tuesday against Ashford.
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Rip) Hewes
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Birmingham
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Sam Smith
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Ashford
Minature Golf Course Opens on West Main Street
The 18 hole carpet course at 826 W Main St operated by Maurice Kraselsky and Woody Saffoon was opened last night to an enthusiastic crowd of adults and children. It will be open daily and one hour at each week, with regular hours Thursday Saturday Sunday and 430 o clock on other days.
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Woody — Saffoon
Browns Camp Sees Pitching Ahead of Sluggers
The Browns entering the second week of spring drills show pitching ahead of batters. Pitchers are sharpening curves and wild pitches are noted as hitters struggle. Manager Mutt Hodge plans to see seven regulars hitting around .300 as he weighs a late roster move and possible trades. Earnest and Clark suffer minor injuries. trade talks involve Norris, Goode, and Brandon, with Hewes cautious over departures.
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Greeville
Tallahassee
Georgia Dominates Duke In Lopsided Victory
The Bulldogs defeated the Duke Blue Devils by a wide margin as Georgia extended its lead. The visiting squad struggled on offense while Georgia built a strong early advantage and held on for the win.
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Cinderella Team Caps Grand Slam For CCNY Beavers
CCNY Beavers nicknamed Cinderella team win NCAA championship by defeating Bradley 71 to 69 to complete a rare grand slam with National Invitation title earlier. Gene Melchore intercepted passes and scored late, but Floyd Layne and Norm Mager sealed the victory as Bradley failed to score in the final seconds.
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Seaman Missing After Cargo Ship Sails From Mobile
A Norwegian seaman Thorvald Thorvaldsen 31 is missing after the vessel Viggo Hansteen sailed from Mobile into the Gulf. A wife’s washed jacket and a missing life jacket were found in Mobile, aiding authorities in the search.
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Jersey Joe Walcott After Charles Title Challenge
Jersey Joe Walcott, who failed three times at the heavyweight crown, filed a claim for the championship with the National Boxing Association after Ezzard Charles was reported possibly forced to retire. Walcott’s manager Felix Bor chi chiolo sent the telegram to Commissioner Abe J. Greene detailing the bid.
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National Boxing Association
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Midland City Firers Seek Darkhorse Season in 1950
Midland City Gyphers face a tough season with a small squad of about 40 Spring candidates under Coach Stbert. Fifteen lettermen aim to boost a split-T attack as the team trains, hoping for a surprising campaign. Notables include Hunter, Woodham, Riley, Ward, Windham, Tete, Moring, Provan, and others. schedule lists eight home and away games from September 22 to November 22.
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Charles Wins Heavyweight Title with Walcott Bout in Chicago
Charles earned NBA recognition as heavyweight champion by defeating Walcott in an 18 round bout in Chicago last June. Walcott had been defeated in two prior attempts by Joe Louis.
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Joe Louts
Southeast game and fish commissioners elect new officers
Coleman Newnan of Florida was elected president of the Southeastern Association of game and fish commissioners, succeeding J T Quinn. C Calhoun of Georgia was named vice president, Major James Brown of Louisiana secretary treasurer, with Richmond, Virginia chosen for the next meeting. The group rejected a federal hunting and fishing stamp plan and endorsed returning the federal excise tax on fishing tackle to the states, urging 25 percent of duck stamp revenue be spent on law enforcement.
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C Calhoun
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New Orleans
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Gy¢ beacon atop George Washington Bridge tower seen from far
A gy¢ beacon on the George Washington Bridge tower in New York is visible for about 60 miles, drawing attention from distant observers and signaling aid or navigation in the area.
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New York
Cards Pitching Struggles Mark Spring Training
In Phoenix Monte Kennedy impressed by holding Cleveland to three hits over seven innings for the Giants. St Louis suffered a 19 run loss to Philadelphia as four hurlers yielded 15 walks and 18 hits. Chicago attendance records loom as pre season sales surge, while Ken Johnson and Erv Dusak struggled in relief. Cincinnati beat Detroit to extend spring win streak. Ewell Blackwell left after seven runs.
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