Golden Years of Reuben Hearing Sports Era Reflections
A nostalgic column by Robert L. Barnes praises postwar sports icons and eras, from the Roaring Twenties to the Golden Era, weighing the post World War II talent against legends like Gehrig Ruth Hornsby and Dempsey. It laments gaps in modern stars and hopes for talent to reach teams like the Browns.
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George Sisler
Rogers Hornsby
Joe DiMaggio
Mayo Clinic
Yankee Stadium
Ted Williams
Red Grange
Frankie Sinkwich
Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Joe Louis
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Joel Eaves Named Auburn Cage Coach
AUBURN AP Joel Eaves an Auburn alumnus and formerly Murphy High School Atlanta basketball coach was named head cage coach at Auburn succeeding Danny Doyle who resigned for a MLB scouting post. Eaves earned nine varsity letters at Auburn three each in football baseball and basketball.
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Murphy High School
Atlanta
Danny Doyle
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Sewanee University
Miltary
Dick Chapman Sets Southern Pines Pace
Dick Chapman forges ahead at Southern Pines trailing Bobby Locke by six strokes after two rounds. Locke shot 74 yesterday to sit five-way tied for 16th while Skip Alexander and John Schoonmiker chase one stroke behind Chapman after 34 35 rounds. Final 18 holes set for today with 26 more tomorrow as Pinehurst hosts the Carolinas Open.
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John Schoonmiker
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Ozark Eagles Dominate Dothan In 14-2 League Win
Ozark Eagles lumbered 13 hits to crush Dothan 14 to 2, stretching their ASL lead to six games. Bill Godwin and Ortosky each hit two runs off the Browns, who also miscued five defensively. Lefthander Lynn Smith took the loss as Ozark exploded early and coasted.
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Durocher Faces Tape Carpet Hearing Today
Cincinnati AP Leo Durocher returns to confront Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler over the alleged fan assault at the Polo Grounds. Durocher defends himself while Fred Boysen files simple assault charges. Chandler keeps a cautious line amid a flood of letters.
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Dothan High Golf Team Qualifies for Alabama Tourney
Four Dothan High School golfers qualified for the Alabama high school golf tournament in Birmingham at Roebuck May 12-14. Team members Buck Flowers Charles Rackley Don Hawkins and Pete Jones posted strong scores led by Flowers 37-36-73. Bruce Hanahan was eliminated in qualifying.
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Pete Jones
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Walcott Begins Training for Charles Bout at Comiskey Park
Jersey Joe Walcott has started his camp for a 15 round heavyweight title fight with Ezzard Charles at Comiskey Park in Chicago on June 22. Charles plans to defend his title as the two boxers enter final preparations and sponsor events ahead of the title bout.
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Joe Walcott
Ezzard Charles
Chicagos Comiskey Park
McBride Softball Game Summary
McBride entries list Cobb Hiaraki and Nach as players with Davis Beasley Popely Beasley Popely Bessler on defense. Geneva 4 Enterprise 6 left on base. O'Brien and Drummers pitchers with O'Brien earning 5 strikeouts and Drammer 4. O'Brien awarded win, Drummer loser. balk charged to O'Brien. Uz Davis and Looer noted.
Carmichael Makes Hole-In-One at Dothan Country Club
Archie D Carmichael scored a hole in one on a 143 yard No 8 iron at Dothan Country Club on a par three No 3. He was in a foursome with Betis Slingluff Jerome Spann and Jesse Forrester. ball rolled into the cup unseen by Carmichael.
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Dothan
Yesrday
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Jerome ‘Spann
Jesse Forrester
Baseball results and standings from regional leagues
Last night Ozark defeated Dothan 14 to 2 while Geneva edged Enterprise 1 to 0 and Troy beat Geneva 6 to 3 in Alabama state league play. Standings list Ozark leading with 9 wins, Enterprise and Andalusia tied, with Greenville and Troy near the top. multiple scores appear from the Southern Association and Southeastern League with Birmingham Memphis and New Orleans shown in rough tabulations and no game times.
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Calhoun County Nine Edge Cuthbert 4-2 in Miller League
Calhoun County Nine broke a 2-2 tie with a two run rally in the eighth inning to defeat Cuthbert 4-2 in Flint River League action. West earned the win with a four hitter while supporting hits backed him up as Cuthbert pitchers yielded the late runs.
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Yankees And Reds Lead Early Major League Test
The spotlight centers on the New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds as the first interleague clashes unfold. Yankees open in St Louis facing the Browns then Chicago and Detroit for a heavy road slate while Reds host Brooklyn then Boston and Philadelphia before visiting New York. Surprises include the Dodgers and Red Sox slow starts and the White Sox rapid early rise.
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Baseball Spotlight
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Atlanta Trims Pebs Fog Helps Bobo Win
The Pelicans split a doubleheader with the Nashville Vols, winning 15-1 after dropping 12-7. Atlanta Crackers beat the Little Rock Travelers 9-3 as Norman Brown shut out the Travelers until the ninth. Chattanooga Lookouts defeated Mobile 4-3 in a fog-shortened six-inning game, with Bobo Newsom earning his first win.
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Pensacola Leads SEL Race as Flyers Beat Anniston
UNITED PRESS reports Pensacola Flyers cling to first in the Southeastern League after a 6 to 5 ten-inning win over Anniston, while Meridian stays half a game back with a 4 to 2 victory over Gadsden. Vicksburg overtakes Jackson for third by splitting with Selma. Montgomery stays winless in NINE defeats.
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Dothan Tigers Visit Tallahassee Today
Dothan Tigers travel to Tallahassee to face the Leon Lions seeking a third win of the season after a 6-2 loss in the first meeting. Dothan, 2-6, aims to avenge road defeat as Tallahassee hosts at 3:15 tomorrow in Wiregrass Stadium for the Houston County baseball championship qualifier.
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