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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1950
Page
4
In a West region clash the Ozark Eagles beat Hartford 162 and Ashford Yellow defeated Hendland 74 securing the division lead. Hendland coach Roy Crenshaw saw Ashford break a tie for first place as Abbeville posted a win and Ashford’s Billy Johnston led the Rams.
Johnston and Jones powered Ashford with multiple hits while Headland and McDearmond aided the offense. Newville forced Columbia to a nine inning decision as McChaney and Golden tripled, tying late before Newville pulled ahead. Cottonwood edged Abbeville 2-1 in a low scoring clash as Sellers tossed a two hitter. Hartford scene saw Fagin overpower West Division rivals 12-0 with Buchanan firing four hits. Rehobeth Rebels climbed to second place after securing key wins.
Florala rookie Mitchell delivers a near perfecto with seven and one third innings of no hit ball guiding the Browns to a 21 0 win over Ozark. At eighteen, six foot tall, 160 pound lefty bats and throws left and played for Florala high school American Legion and a wartime Air Force stint. Mitchell is known for his hustle and constant work ethic while also showing a natural comedic side off the mound.
Bonifay nine shut down Chattahoochee 9-0 with 9 hits and 2 errors as Chattahoochee managed 2 runs. Graceville beat Graceville 2-0 with Malone driving a big homer, in a night of league play. Chipley and DeFuniak Springs results not fully listed. standings show TAPAVFUE in API-Dat. A note mentions Chinese Lee Yim introducing commercial shrimp fishing in the Gulf during the Civil War.
Abbeville suffered an 8 to 3 loss to Eufaula in a First River League game. Hasty led Abbeville with a 3-for-4 effort including a home run, while Griffin tripled for the winners. Cuthbert and Blakely played key roles in standings and late scoring.
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