Dothan Browns face tough semi pro mix in winter heat
The Canton winter scene hints the Dothan Browns may play Donalsonville in the Flint River League while eyeing strong ASL competition. Georgia rosters showcase ex ASL hands like Carl Johnson and Walter Quimby, with Archipell and Russo among notable hitters. Alabama Florida League clubs Abbeville Headland Midland City Graceville Chipley prep rugged showdowns, though pitching may lag behind ASL quality.
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Argentine Fans, Officials Clash. Referee Dies
In Buenos Aires an enraged mob of players and fans attacked soccer official Salvador Naredo after a penalty call. Police arrested 30 people, but Naredo died from his injuries.
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Salvador Naredo
Naredo
Pacific Coast League Opens 46th Season
The Pacific Coast League begins its 46th season with matchups including Seattle at Hollywood and Los Angeles at San Diego. President Clarence Rowland predicts a banner year, aiming to surpass 1947 attendance records set at 4,600,000 as two teams vie for first, with a tense finish and a playoff deciding game won by Clarence Maddern's homer.
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Barons Rout Lookouts in exhibition game
In Florida Barons beat the Chattanooga Lookouts 134 in an exhibition baseball game that closed the Birmingham team's spring practice.
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Phillips Oilers and Wildcats to supply Olympic team picks
The Phillips Oilers of Bartlesville Oklahoma and the Kentucky Wildcats will provide 10 of the 14 players on the United States Olympic basketball squad headed to London. Final selections rest with the committee after a Bartlesville versus Kentucky final. AAU coach Browning declines to pick. Key names include Alex Groza Bob Kurland and Wah Wah Jones.
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Hopefuls Report As Tiger Nine Drills
About 30 candidates reported to Coach Clarence Harkins for the Dothan Tigers spring training. The first drill covered outfield flies, infield work for infielders, and light warmups for pitchers ahead of the April 6 opener with Headland.
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Mary Sette Johnson
Charles Jennets
Marion Conner
Charles Lewis
Gere Burdeshaw
Dick Beauchamp
Lavon Stinson
Robert Williams
Hiram Green
Billy Davis
Cornell College matmen extend 33 dual meet win streak
Unbeaten wrestlers at Cornell College in Iowa remain undefeated across 33 straight dual meets, extending a long winning run for the team.
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Towa
Whiddon To Spark Midland City Nine In Wiregrass Loop
Midland City prepares to open the Wiregrass Baseball League season with Whiddon returning as a key pitcher and former champion Fliers led by Roy Knapp. The club features Beasley Mathis Pilcher Crosby and a group of 40 hopefuls as they face Slocomb on April 6 with Whiddon anchoring pitching and defense.
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Sam Homola Wins Weight Lifting Event in Atlanta
Sam Homola of Dothan took first in a weight lifting contest in Atlanta with entrants from several Southeastern states. He also placed fourth in the Mr. Southeastern contest based on overall development. He plans to travel to Marianna, Florida, to compete in an outdoor show and athletic contest.
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Fishing Ends Soon In Florida Counties
TALLAHASSEE AP Anglers in ten Northwest Florida counties have today and tomorrow to catch fresh water fish before a two month closed season starts. The rest of the state has no closed season this year though April and May ban remains in Jefferson Wakulla Franklin Gulf Bay Leon Gadsden Jackson Calhoun and Liberty counties. Director Ben C Morgan said the closures aim to protect fish from out of state angling pressure during spawning season. All closed counties border Georgia or Alabama.
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Florida
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
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Calhoun
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Commission
Ben C. Morgan
Georgia
Indians Take Lead In Citrus Circuit
New York AP Cleveland Indians hold the best record in the Grapefruit League with a 12 of 17 mark, moving ahead of the New York Yankees who dropped to third after winning 2 of 6. Brooklyn Dodgers top the NL at 14–0, while the Giants sit second and the Phillies below .500.
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Cleveland Indians
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cleveland
New York Yankees
Indians
Philadelphia Athletics
Yanks
Brooklyn
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New York Giants
Philadelphia Phillies
Exhibition Slate Scores From Yesterday
Yesterday's exhibition slate includes Ai 2 New York 2 after a 17 inch darkness tied game Chicago A 11 Chicago N 6 Cleveland At 2 St Louis A 0 Detroit A 7 Philadelphia N 4 Boston N 10 St Louis N B Cincinnati N 4 St Louis ND AS 2 New York N 2 Pittsburgh N Fort Lauderdale FIL 3 Boston NY 2 Philadelphia A 5 Toronto INT 4.
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Detroit
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Fort Lauderdale
Toronto
Cardinals Tackle Yanks Today at Bush League Camp
The Cardinals aim to end a batting slump as they face the New York Yankees in St. Petersburg. Murry Dickson and rookie Al Papal are slated to pitch for St Louis after a 4-3 loss to Cincinnati. The Washington Senators plan to rely on rookie pitchers Forrest Thompson and Joe Jones with Cuban Ramon Garcia missing since last seen heading to Cuba.
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Joe Jones
Ramon Garcia
Garcia
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Experienced Squad Returns At Headland For WBL Campaign
Headland Rams bring back a full team of lettermen led by Lester Killingsworth and Billy Creel. Coach Chester Lee aims for an improved season in the Wiregrass Baseball League after last year’s six wins and three losses, with solid hitters and an infield stocked by veterans though pitching depth remains uncertain.
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Nixon Fans 20 Rebs For Auburn Record
Auburn pitcher Willard Nixon from Lindale Ga struck out 20 Mississippi batters to set an Auburn single game strikeout record in a 2-0 win He faced 29 Rebels and allowed only two singles Nixon also added a fourth inning RBI single Charley Conerly was sidelined by illness
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Nixon
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Newton And Lewis Win Pentathlons
Douglas Newton of Southside and Alvie Lewis of Rose Hill won pentathlons in school meets supervised by City Recreation Director Crawford Mosley. Grady Rickey was runner up at Southside, while Gerald Clark and Bubba Thomas tied for second at Rose Hill. Ten boys entered Southside and eighteen entered Rose Hill. The events included 100 yard dash, high jump, broad jump, push ups and chins.
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Rose Hill
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Newton
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Cobb’s Steals Reach 892 in League Play 1905–28
Ty Cobb's official league game stolen bases total 892 spanning 1905 to 1928. The figure marks a historic career benchmark for the Detroit Tigers star.
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Ty Cobb
Ted Williams Leads AL Home Runs Three Seasons
Boston star Ted Williams led the American League in home runs for three seasons, topping the circuit in 1941 1942 and 1947 with memorable power for the Red Sox.
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Ted Williams
Boston
Bradley Rejoins White Sox After California Wedding
Pitcher Fred Bradley, who joined the Chicago White Sox from the New York Yankees in the Eddie Lopat deal, will return Thursday after staying in California to marry Betty Lou Doerr. He debuted against the Browns, allowing five hits and two runs in three innings. Meanwhile the Dodgers prepare for Florida drills after sweeping Montreal and Caribbean farm teams, and Floyd Bevens of the Yankees plans to pitch today in St. Petersburg despite leg recovery.
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Athletics win sixth straight in spring exhibition
Philadelphia Athletics defeat Toronto in Grapefruit League play 5 to 4 for their sixth consecutive exhibition victory. The game added momentum toward a potential American League pennant as spring competition unfolds.
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West Palm Beach
Philadelphia Athletics
A'‘s
Toronto
Trey Steve Tenigit Leads Independents With 144 The Red Wave
Report lists Trey Steve Tenigit leading the Independents with 144 in the Red Wave lineup likely to include Leon Huyer on base Bobby Derieux Dock Bowden Williams Bill Ser catcher Herbert Connell Hubert Sellars Lowery in left and right fields. Three hits are slated to see action.
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Red Wave
Leon Huyer
Bobby Derieux
Real Estate Listings Mention Morgan Home and Other Properties
Real estate notices describe the Morgan home at 308 Oates Street offered as a potential business property at 10000 dollars. A modern two bedroom at Meade Street requires 700 dollars down and 3 dollars monthly, includes taxes and insurance. Also touts Peterman Subdivision residential lots north of Chapman Apartment House with promising price growth and investment potential.
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Meade St
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Chapman Apartn House
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