Second Guessing Reversal Hits Dothan Browns and Geneva Redbirds
Dothan Browns fall to Geneva Redbirds in a Tuesday doubleheader and sank to last place. Fans and officials spar over fixes with quirky remedies and blame shifts, including ties to the Pelicans.
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Dothan Browns
Geneva Redbirds
Dothan
Geneva
Rock Bottom
Browns
Redbirds
Hewes
Pitman
George Carlisteau
New Orleans Pelicans
Dothan Club Faces Abbeville In Midland City
The Midland City Fliers of the Tri- County League host Abbeville for a 3:00 p m game. Dothan seeks a second win after three losses in four. Abbeville aims to snap a four game skid. Other today include Baker Hill in Louisville Clayton in Eufaula and Newville in Headland at 3 PM.
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Midland City Fliers
Dothan
Abbeville
Midland City
Newville
Heatland
Eufaula
Clayton
Fliers
Headland
Baker Hill
Louisville
Hollis of Slocomb Pitches One-Hitter
Hollis of Slocomb pitched a one hitter as the Slocomb Red Tops edged Samson High School 3 to 2. Samson’s Adkinson spoiled the no hitter with a scratch single, both Samson runs coming on errors. Hollis struck out five, Adkinson four. Slocomb to Newton next Tuesday.
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Samson
Henry Hollis
Samson High School
J. B. Davidson
Slocomb Red Tops
Adkinson
Hollis
Red Tops
Farmer
Newton
Valparaiso Tourney Invites Amateurs for Plew Trophy
Amateur golfers in the area are invited to compete in the 19th annual Valparaiso Country Club tournament here May 16, 17 and 18 for the James E Plew trophy. The event is revived after wartime rules and the course features water holes and elevated greens in top shape.
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Valparaiso
Filia
James E. Plew
Batting Leaders Highlight Alabama State League Opening
Benny Shaw leads with a .481 average in seven games as Alabama State League releases first official batting chart. Dothan Browns' Shaw Clark and Carter among top batters. pitching leaders include Myers Greenville Lovelace and Kamphas with two wins each.
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Benny Shaw
Dothan Browns
Dothan
Shaw
Glenn Clark
Jack Carter
Browns
Frank Martin
Peanut" Hasty
Clark
Myers
Greenville
Lovelace
Troy
Kamphas
Lovell
Martin
Eskew
Lindsey
Hasty
Flick
Cianciolo
Veazey
Brewton
Roberts
Graetz
Davis
Duminy
Beauger
Juzek
Ozark
MacTargart
Enterprise
Max Moseley
Montgomery
Headland Wins First Game Under Lights
Headland Rams opened their lighted diamond with a 12 to 7 victory over Ft. Gaines Georgia. Rivenhark and Balcomb pitched to a win as Headland had 10 hits to nine for the visitors and five errors to Ft. Gaines seven. Manter Dassinger and Riven bark led with two safeties each. Engram and Dews had two hits for Ft. Gaines. Headland hosts Newville in a Tri County League game and welcomes Cheb State Teachers College Tuesday.
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Rivenhark
Balcomb
Rams
Scroffins
Tante
Headland
Ft. Gaines
Manter
Dassinger
Rivenbark
Engram
Dews
Newville
Trey State Teachers College
ASL Officials Meet In Andalusia Today
Alabama State League club presidents and other officials meet this morning in Andalusia. President Jack Hovater said the group will discuss umpires conduct of players and fans and other matters.
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Andalusia
Jack Hovater
Hovater
Donkey Baseball Game In Dothan Saturday
Donkey baseball returns to Dothan Saturday with two games at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. featuring Dothan businessmen led by Nick Saad of Amvets District Vice Commander. Managers include Jack Howater Dan Morgan Lee Herlong and Phil Melanchlin. Players ride donkeys to field and run bases.
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Dothan
Dothan Post
Amvets
Nick Saad
Steeds
Jack Howater
Dan Morgan
Lee Herlong
Phil Melanchlin
Amvet
Caid
Saad
Pentathlon Planned For School Students
Dothan school campuses will host a pentathlon for boys and girls in about two weeks. Boys compete in midget junior and senior divisions while girls race in midget and junior. events include chin-ups push-ups sprints and jumps. Eliminations occur at each school level, two weeks practice time provided. champions receive prizes and plaques to honor winners at the Recreation Center.
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Dothan
City
Crawford Mosley
Mosley
Recreation Department
Dothan Recreation Center
Madrid Junior Three Spring Play Enchants Audiences
Madrid The annual spring play by the Madrid Junior Three class will be presented in the school auditorium on Friday May 9 at 8 p.m. The cast features Mary Lois Clark Muriel Dean Austin Carolyn Morris Betty Lou McMillan Nelle Kaye Martin Gene Newton Nina Sue Phillips Robert Clark and Kenneth West. Admission is twenty five cents for students and adults. Mrs J HL Wynn directs the production.
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Madrid
Jimmy
Mary Lois Clark
Muriel Dean Austin
Carolyn Morris
Betty Lou McMillan
Nelle Kaye Martin
Gene Newton
Nina Sue Phillips
Robert Clark
Kenneth West
J. HL. Wynn
Immunizations at Houston County Health Department
Public health officials remind that smallpox typhoid fever diphtheria and whooping cough vaccines are available each Monday and Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a m at the Houston County health department. Vaccinations are not offered during the week. Parents planning to bring children should note the specific days.
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Houston County Health Department
Health Department
Panama City Nine Scores Six Tallies To Nose Out Tigers
The Dothan Tigers blew a five run lead in the seventh and lost to Panama City 12 21. Panama City rallied with six runs after two were out as Sullivan Dees and Underwood led the Bengals at the plate. Coach Howater announced a new schedule with upcoming games at Wiregrass Stadium and in-state dates through May 23.
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Panama City
Tigers
Dothan Tigers
Bengals
Dees
Underwood
Jack Howater
Newton
Wiregrass Stadium
New Brockton
Rehobeth
Columbia
Softball League Managers Meeting in Dothan
A meeting of club managers in the City Softball League will be held Monday night at 7:30 in the Dothan Recreation Center. Harry Anderson said representatives of firms and organizations interested in organizing teams or joining the league are urged to attend.
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Pels
Geneva
Cailleteau
New Orleans
Cailleteat
Redbirds
Pelicans
Dothan Recreation Center
Harry Anderson
Sculley Promoted to Private First Class
Private Leo D Sculley of Do than route two a patient at Oliver General Hospital Augusta Ga has been promoted to private first class The public relations office reports Pfc Sculley was stationed overseas before going to Oliver General Hospital.
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Leo, D. Sculley
Dothan
Oliver General Hospital
Augusta
Pfc. Sculley
Cemetery Working at Bethlehem Church Near Malvern
A cemetery working will be held at the Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church near Malvern Thursday announced by pastor J A Tew. All interested persons are asked to bring tools. Satisfy the spring appetite with baked stuffed potatoes or onions using seasoned ground cooked meat for the stuffing. Bind the meat with mashed potatoes.
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Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church
Malvern
J. A. Tew
Toose
Wrestling Returns To Dothan Tuesday Night Arena Open Air
Promoters announced wrestling returns to Dothan Tuesday night at 8 30 in a new open air arena located between S Foster and Oates streets near the Central of Georgia rail line.
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Dothan
S. Foster
Baking as Fuel Saver When Other Foods Bake
A brief note advises saving fuel by baking alongside other foods. It suggests letting potatoes bake with a moderate oven load and cautions to adjust time to avoid overcooking.
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