Yankees Poised For Repeat Amid Depth Strength
The Yankees look like strong title contenders with deep bench depth. Injuries to Berra McQuinn Page Henrich Keller Riiz Souchock Niarnos Lindell Mapes and others tested the lineup, yet reserves stepped in well. Rickey’s theory of strength in depth appears validated as New York expands lead and others stumble.
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Brooklyn Dodger
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George McQuinn
Joe Page
Tommy Henrichs
Charley Keller
Phil Ri2zru
Steve Souchock
Gus Niarhos
Yogi
Yanks
DiMaggio
Boston Red Sox
Flores to Fight in New York Lightweight Bout
Jesse Flores the Stockton California lightweight contender will headline a New York card. The report notes Flores readiness and the event duration, outlining expected rounds and venue details.
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New York
Jesse Flores
Stockton, Calif
Browns Prospect Davis Mirrors 1948 Rookie Marcus Davis
A 20 year old right hander from Vanceville Alabama, Joe Davis, is shaping up as a notable rookie for the Dothan Browns. Tall at six three and 170 pounds, he shows cool efficiency on the mound after Navy service and semi pro and high school play. He pitched a no hitter in his final school season and contributed as a basketball forward.
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Dothan Browns
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Joe
Vanceville
Ala
Navy
Pensacola Reduces Montgomery Margin in Swing
United Press reports Pensacola Fliers beat Montgomery 64 in a key Southeastern League clash to trim the Rebels’ lead. Selma, Vicksburg, Jackson, and Anniston games shifted standings with Selma sharing fourth after beating Meridian. Jackson edged Anniston 6-5 in 10 innings. Gadsden fell to Vicksburg 8-1.
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Mighty Rebels
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Vicksburg
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Billies
Jackson Senators
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Selma Cubs
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Pilots
Eastern debut at Madison Square Garden against Johnny Williams
A ten round bout at Madison Square Garden features Johnny Williams of Montgomery Alabama making his eastern debut tonight. Williams, described as brown skinned, steps into the ring for a decisive early career test in New York.
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Madison Square Garden
Johnny Williams
Montgomery
Ala
Third Place Pirates Play Here Saturday Misses In Ninth
Johnny Dominey allowed one too many base on balls in the ninth as the Enterprise Ball Weevils fell 5-1 to the Browns. Dominey pitched through seven before relief, while Glenn Clark and Emory Tindsey led the Browns with two RBI each on clutch doubles.
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Weevils
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Glenn Clark
Emory Tindsey
Tindsey
Plars
Plars Kt
Enterprise
Bensley
Finterprise
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Dave
Dothan
Wiregrass Stadium
Greenville
Ozark
Cripples Hold Trials In SEC Track Meet
In Birmingham AP reports that injured athletes from Georgia Tech Auburn and Florida compete in preliminary SEC track events led by Buddy Fowlkes Jommy Walker Chauncey Wood and Bill Adams. Tulane’s Paul Bienz eyes records in the 100 and 220 with a wind assisted 9.4 100. LSU Tennessee and LSU athletes hold notable marks. LSU leads team race with Tech Tulane Auburn contending for runner up.
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Auburn
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Chauncey Wood
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Paul Bienz
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Wood
Adams
Bienz
Herb Graves
Louisiana State
Martin Korik
Tennessee
Roland Knecht
L.S.A
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Korik
Knecht
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Lap-Lander Takes Legal Hit Over Ring Incident
Oklahoma City district court hears case by Mrs. Naeel Frakes suing for $10 damages after an alleged wrestling ring incident on February 13, involving a wrestler and named parties Leroy McGinck and Danny RMcShain. The brief notes a scuffle and a thrown opponent.
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Aca Sue
Saya Leroy McGinck
Danny Rmcshain
Sue
Poat Shuts Out Cardinals Giants Take NL Lead
Ray Poat pitched a two hit shutout against the St Louis Cardinals lifting the New York Giants to the National League lead. Enos Slaughter plated the sole early run for St Louis with Red Schoendienst adding a double later. The Giants built a two run sixth and chased Munger in the eighth to seal a 5 0 victory.
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Barons Edge Mobile On Lyons Payoff Homer
Nashville’s Vols win sixth straight in the Southern Association as Birmingham nips Mobile 9-8 to take second. Eddie Lyons belted a ninth inning grand slam for Birmingham after Mobile chased with an eight inning rally. John Perkovich and Pete Mallory shut down key offenses, while Paul Armstrong paced Chattanooga’s attack.
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Want Ads Get Results Charge Them Incident
A report claims a woman was struck by a person named McGuirk during a show and was knocked into the second row and hospitalized. The suit alleges the act was willful and part of a rehearsed event, casting doubt on it being an accident and noting Mrs. Fakes’s suspicions.
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McGuirk
Lions and Rams split Weekley baseball clash
The Columbia Lions tied Headland Rams 3 2 in Slocomb after Headland beat Columbia 8 6 the previous night. Headland exploded for seven runs in the fifth to erase a Columbia lead while Knowles and Johnson led Headland hitters with two hits each and Barnes walked four times. Rivenbark and Beamon each had two hits for Columbia as Rivenbark started on the mound in the loss.
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