Alabama Hails Talent In Major League Baseball Listings
Alabama appears barely represented in spring major league rosters as 556 players are listed in national guides, with only 15 Alabama residents among them. American League shows broader Alabama scouting than the National League, naming several native Alabamans. Alabama’s State League adds few majors prospects, while Florida’s fishing regs update sets bag limits and gear rules for residents and non residents.
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Alabama
California
Nationals
Dan Bankhead
Empire
Dodgersr
Everett Lively
Birmingham
Reds
Bill Milne
Mobile
Giants
Royce
Thin Man
Indiana
Early Wynn, Jr
Hartford
Indians
Virgil Trucks
Tigers
Frank House
Bessemer
Gus Nairhos
Yankees
Charles Harris
Saliwent
Athletics
Bill Hitchcock
Inverness
Paul Lehner
Dolomite
Burke F. McLaughlin
Leeds
Browns
Pirates
ASE
Andalusia
ASL
Charles Grant
Dothan
St. Louis Browns
Greenville
Big
Florida
Washington County
Sam D. May
Chipley
Hopes High As Large Marianna Grid Squad Drills
Northwest Florida Conference notes coach Coger Grey Wilson builds a strong spring squad at Marianna with 45 candidates. A potential 1950 starting lineup includes Dudley Medlock Griffin Brown Finlayson Rooks Marshall or Miller and other roster stars. Schedule lists games at DeFuniak Springs Niceville Chipley Catholic Bonifay and Quincy with several home dates. In Wellington New Zealand, a husband recovers his wife’s spectacles from a fishing net after a wave swept them away during a day on the water.
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Marianna
Northwest Florida
Grey Wilson
Bulldogs
al Ward
Charles Brown
Donald Well
Charles Dickenson
Kenneth Anderson
Harry Bell
Freddy Baldwin
Ike
Benny Joe Dudley
Adel Medlock
Pay Griffin
Dani Crews
Fred Wilson
Buddy Peacock
Jerry Hill
Jack Brown
Frank Rooks
Jackie Finlayson
Johron
Jim Hagan
Crews
Griffin
John Gause
Felder Streetman
Bobby Yates
McCoy Goousin
Buddy Whitaker
Charles Godfrey
Wilson
Peacock
Johnnie Neal
Charles Reiff
Billy Dykes
Douglas Dudley
Janes Yates
Hud Brock
Hil
Jimmy Hayes
Ebby Harris
Clinton Logan
Ester Daniels
Backs — Brown
Finlayson
Rooks
Marshall
Miller
Charles Brogdon
Sanders Mayhall
Gene Lawrence
Max Martin
Andy Mel Mullin
Robert Standland
FIS
DeFuniak Springs
Niceville
Graceville
Chipley
Catholic
Bonifay
Ashford
Quincy
Wellington
N.Z
Dothan Browns Exhibitions May Shape Season Opener
The Dothan Browns plan a near identical lineup for the season opener against Headland after 10 days of spring tuneups. Manager Matt Hodge lists infielders Cobb Lanc ey Monaco Bowden Connell, Jouns, Decker, Collins and a pitching staff still refining control. Remaining questions center on third base with Bowden or Colley and Colley’s possible move if rookies prove ready.
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Dothan Browns
Matt Hodge
House of David
Hodge
Neal Cobb
Geneva
Joe Lancey
Franc Monaco
Laney
Browns
Doc Bowden
Troy State Teachers College
Gatfield
Frank Avinger
Brownie
Flint River
Alabama
Blackie Connell
Shorher
TSTC
Orlis Jouns
Joe Decker
Geneva Redbird
Walter Collins
Graceville
Colley
Bowden
Jim Colley
Cal
Lawrence Bryant
Hoegers
Connell
Avinger
Johnson
Cobb
Becker
Howden
Calley
Deegers
Joe Avinger
Follo
Junior Mitchell
Willowk
Ed McKnight
Thomas Taylor
Roy Lee
W. G
Jake) Moore
Gene Clark
Ormond Beach hosts first men amateur invitational
In Ormond Beach Florida the field features top golfers Marlene and Alice Bauer alongside male leaders Dynamite Goodioe of Valdosta Georgia and Jimmy Pay of Daytona Beach. The event runs from today through Sunday and marks a notable cross gender field.
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Ormond Beach Golf
Ormond Beach, Frs
Ormond Beach
Marlene
Alice Bauer
Texas
Dynamite Goodioe
Valdosta
Jimmy Pay
Daytona Beach
Snead Back Injury Casts Shadow On Wilmington Open
Sammy Snead hurts his back and may miss the Azalea Open at Cape Fear Country Club in Wilmington. The Virginia native, chasing Masters readiness in Augusta, hinted he will decide around noon whether to play. He seeks form after strong winter results and a Greenbrier Open win with a 268 score.
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Wilmington
Samuel Jackson Snead
Snead
Cape Fear Country Club
Augusta
Virginia
Springs
W. Va
Nailig
Texas
Recara
83rd Birthday Quiet For Denton Young
Newcomerstown Ohio resident Denton True Cy Young, aged 83, spent his birthday off farm with friends John and Mrs Benedum. The legendary pitcher, who won 501 major league games, recently returned from hospital and spoke of lingering illness and recent slowing. he recalled his early salaries in Canton, Cleveland, and the Spiders as memories of a long career.
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Newcomerstown
Denton True
Young
Here
John Benedum
New York
NBC
We the People
Canton
Cleveland Spiders
Baseball Results By Tre Associated Presby Yesterday
New York losses and wins reported with scores from multiple teams including Cincinnati Philadelphia and Chicago. A sheriff in Cartesville recounts a moonshine raid and a 35 gallon still seizure followed by a burglary two weeks later at the county courthouse.
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TRE
Associated Presb
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Tonia
Chicago
Cartersville
Frank ‘Atwood
Atwood
Man wrecks car into brake safety shop doors
San Jose California UP reports Henry Adler believed his brakes needed adjustment. While driving to the shop his car failed to stop and crashed through the doors of the A L Brake Safety Shop, causing damage but no further injuries disclosed.
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San Jose
Cal
Henry Adler
Reds Open Season With Seven-Game Win Streak
A condensed wire service recap notes the Reds stretch to seven straight wins in spring exhibition play, with Eddie Stanky slated to return for the Giants after eye wart surgery. Cincinnati’s wins push optimism, while other clubs report injuries and lineup uncertainty ahead of opening day.
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Associated Press
Floenix
Eddie Stanky
New York Giants
Stanky
Westerm
Bux Red
Sleveland Indians
Center Jump After Free Throws May Return To Game
New York AP report outlines proposed changes by the national basketball committee of the United States and Canada. It discusses discarding the two minute rule, introducing center jump possessions after successful free throws, and imposing stricter penalties for fouls. The committee, including NCAA AAU YMCA and others, weighs adopting a 104-46 style with uniform timing, while survey results show mixed sentiment and support for retaining most current rules.
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Will Grimeley
NEW York
National Basketball Committer
United States
Canada
Tere
NCAA
AAU
YMCA
National Federation of High Schools
National Association of Coaches
Fouing
Forrest
Phog) Allen
Kansas
Westberg Resigns as Tallahassee Coach at Leon High
Leon High School announced that head athletic coach Westberg will resign effective July 1. The move follows the school board meeting where a conflict with principal Nelms was noted. Westberg offered no comment on the resignation.
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Greenville
Dixon D. Davis
Cumberland
W.va
Jackson
Tallahassee
John
Westberg
Leon
B. J. Nelms
Georgia Bulldogs Triumph in 10-3 Victory Over Mercer Bears
In Athens Georgia nine pitcher Dick Miles struck out 17 as Georgia beat Mercer 10 to 3. Bagwell homered for the Bulldogs while Duke and Pittsburgh links were noted in reference to recent games. Manager Meyer altered the Pirates lineup after the Duke contest.
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Athens
Georgia Bulldog
Mercera Bears
Dick Miles
Adams
Duke
Kid Bagwell
Bears
Tucson
Billy
Meyer
Pittsburgh Pirates
the Bulldogs
Dodgers Hope for Pennant Return in 1950s Build
VERO BEACH Florida AP report notes Brooklyn Dodgers, led by Burt Shotton and Rickey, aim to rebound after prior seasons with key players Don Newcombe and Gil Hodges in the infield and outfield stars Hermanski and Campanella. Pitching staff features Hatten Branca and Barney with newcomers Bankr and Podbielan competing for rotation spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vero Beach
Pia
Sprooklyn
St. Louis Carda
Burt Shotton
Dodgers
Rickey
Dodger
Ais
Yankees
Gete Hermanski
Duke Sniktec
Carl Forilio
Gil Hodges
Jackie Robinson
Pee Wee
Shotton
Don Newcombe
Nesro Tiahthender
Newcombe
Rover
Montreal
Ee Rebber Roe
Winener
Joe Hatten
Ralph Branca
Rex Barney
Branca
Barney
Don Bankr Jhend
Clarence Podbielan
Bill McCahan
McCahan
Bowers Campanella
Sereatllaat
Bolence
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Nunn Bush
Edgerton
Dothan's
Kipper
Otlis Johnson
Joe Laney
Weadl
Knoxville
Tenn
George L. Samples
America
O'Brien
Faulkner's
Padrous
Bauman
Sammy Snead
Denton Young
Phoenix Geeks
Surefire
Phoenix
ST. Petersburg
Drellabie
Tommy Henrich
New York Yankees
Big Tuke Easter
Cleveland
Trustious Luke
San Diego
Tribe
Fittsburgh Pirates
Proenix
Chicago Cubs
Phil Cavercetta
Cavarreta
Te Cubs
Petersburg
Fred Ileigh
St. Louis Cardinals
Redbirds
Benton Braves
Graves
Billy Southworth
Cardinals
Boston
Marty Marion
Ree Seneendienst
Georgia
Loton W. Powell
Supreme Ice Cream
Efe
Tom Brown
N. Oates
Brooks
Pennant
Tam “Wane Uy
Headland Airport
Headland
American Legion
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