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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1948
Page
9
An informal essay discusses how baseball rules are interpreted by fans and officials. It covers scoring, hits, errors, assists, and common misconceptions, highlighting the judgement calls that frustrate players and observers alike.
Ray O'Sunshine ridden by L Avertt of Columbus Gay won the five gaited championship at the third annual Dothan Horse Show drawing about 1300 spectators. Zollie Dewberry of Birmingham took top honors in the five year old sorrel Mr Mae in the three gaited stake Perfection ridden by Millard Wilson of Opelika won none. Miss Claude Reeves of Selma stole the show on Cotton Stockings and Pevilies Golden Gypsy. Hugh Weatherly's Kinglich was the outstanding Houston County entry winning the walking horse award. Details list multiple class winners including General Flaxey Midnight Silhouette and others.
The Dothan Browns beat Brewton 104 in a dramatic game to extend their win streak. Davis started strong, Hubbard cleared the bases with a third inning triple, and Brown led the offense with three hits while Taylor matched with three. Pitching by rookie Joe Davis and relief by Creswell preserved the lead as Brewton struggled to respond.
Auburn pitcher Willard Nixon earned his second win in two days as the Tigers edged Georgia 4 to 3. Nixon worked nine innings, scattering four hits, while shortstop Griffie delivered the decisive run with a ninth inning single scoring Ray Wilt. Georgia’s Paul Marc Nixon allowed one run in relief for Auburn, preserving the victory.
New Rochelle AP Herman Barron 39 of White Plains leads the Goodall Round Robin with one round left, 39 plus points from four rounds. Bob Hamilton plus 22 trails as Barron’s steady scoring keeps him far ahead at Wykagyl Golf Club while Mangrum and Locke chase with plus teens.
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