Open Season Returns for Northwest Florida Anglers
The 60 day closed season in 10 northwest Florida counties ends at midnight May 3, opening the fishing rush across the state line. Alabama fishermen plan night-long runs to Florida waters with bait merchants staying open 24 hours to handle a expected surge. The piece notes water shortages, prior season disputes, and critiques of local fishing practices, while contrasting Florida’s strict enforcement and revenue from licenses with Alabama’s looser control. It also mentions Alabama fishermen wondering about the water and fish supply and comments on methods harming fisheries. The column closes with brief sports items including an Indianapolis 500 entrants list and Ben Hogan’s PGA win in St Louis.
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Washington County
Indianapolis
Ind
Chet Miller
Glendale
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South Bend
Duke Naton
Los Angeles
Ted Horn
Paterson
N. J
Hogan
Ben Hogan
Mike Turnesa
St Louis
Hogan Still Favorite In Colonial Tourney
Fort Worth, Tex AP Hogan remains the man to beat at the Colonial National Invitation opening the third annual event. He shot 68 to start the 72-hole tournament amid 29 pros and three amateurs, pursuing a $3,500 first prize after two prior wins at one under par. The course length was shortened aiding Hogan’s bid.
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Ben Hogan
Pine Knot
Hogan
St. Louis
Wee Ben
Colonial Country Club
Hogar
Greenville Seeks District Baseball Championship Title
ENTERPRISE Special reports Greenville and Rehoboth will meet in the second district baseball final for a shot at the state tournament in Birmingham next month. Greenville won 7-0 over Newton, with Burt tossing a no hitter. Rehobeth opened with 6-1 over Straughn and shutout Midland City 8-0. Andalusia forfeited to Midland City. The playoff time and venue remain to be announced.
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Enterprise
Rehoboth
Greenville
Birmingham
Newton
Burt
Louisville
Highland
Straugh
Parker and Patty Reach Bench International Semis Clash
Frank Parker of Los Angeles was favored to win his semi final against Eric Sturess at the Bench international tennis championships. Budge Patty faces Czech ace Jaromir Drobný in the other semi final. A new radio navigation and ranging device, claimed to be 100 times more sensitive than radar, has passed Navy tests and is called ray dist.
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Parisur
Frank Parker
Los Angeles
Eric Sturess
Budge Patty
Jaroway Drobnv
Golf’s elite event trims yardage to lower scores
For its second year, the tournament measures 6,635 yards, with officials admitting the change aims to reduce scores. The event is famed as one of golf’s most exclusive, covering all expenses for invited players.
Tigers Edge White Sox Rivalry Looms In Ozark Game
Ozark clipped the Browns 5-2 as Emory Lindsey led Dothan with three doubles and an RBI while Davis vs Davis pitched four innings for the Brownies. Geneva blanked Brewton 3-0 behind McNally’s five-hitter. Troy stunned Andalusia 13-4 as Odenheimer and Cabanan homered. Greenville routed Enterprise 18-1 with Kamphaus fanning nine.
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Ozark Eagles
Browns
Ozark
Dothan
Davis
Eagles
Joe Davis
Brownie
Emory Lindsey
Godwin
Jake Moore
Troy
Wiregrass Stadium
Redbirds
Geneva
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Odenheimer
Cabanan
Jarech
Allen
Lathrum
Lewandeski
Baxxers
Howell
Gustine
Greenville - Enterprise
Greenville Pirates
Enterprise Weevils
Greenville
Kaphaus
Enterprise
Kinsinger
Kamphaus
R. Lindermuth
Olivas
Lindermuth
Podolsky
Carlisle
First-Place Cards Struggle as Giants Rally Past Mets
St Louis leads 7-2 behind Howie Pollet but the Giants erupted with eight runs to claim a 10-7 victory. Erv Dusak homered and Stan Musial hit his eighth and ninth as the Cards maintain a slim lead in the standings amid a chaotic afternoon.
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Eddie Dyer
St. Louis
New York
Dyer
Howie Pollet
Giants
Erv Dusak
Stan Musial
Flatbush
Brooklyn
Pete Reiser
Bruce Edwards Wer
Dodgers
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Boston
Ilaak Sauer
Reds
Warren Spahn
Sid Hudson
Tom Ferrick
Hudson
Tribe
Indians
Washington
Philadelphia
Chicou White Sox
Joe Coleman
Detroit
New York Yankees
Less Moss
Red Sox
Major League Scouts Target Alabama High School Stars
In Birmingham, major league scouts attend Bessemer High School graduation to watch Frank House and other locals. House, 18, tops 13 of 18 clubs but cannot sign until graduation per Baseball Commissioner Happy Chandler. Nearby prospects include Hugh Radcliffe of Thomaston and Ramsay Wright duo John Baumgardner and Willard Nixon, all drawing heavy interest as potential signings.
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Bessemer
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Pig
Macdory High House
Happy Chandler
House
Thomaston
Hugh Radcliffe
Radcliffe
Todas Oho Uhae
John Baumgardner
Ramsay Mwigh
Baumgardner
Ivers
Auburn
Youn Willard Nixon
Nixon
Boston Red Sox
Saxon
Hee
Beaunez Of Rams Falls To Rebels In league clash
In a northern regional game Beaunez Of Rams was edged by the Rebels. The contest featured sparse scoring and late momentum shifts as both teams battled for crucial league standings.
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Beaunez
Rams
Four Americans in British Match
Four American contestants compete in a British match against local players in Sandwich, England. The report mentions observers from New York and notes plans for travel and escort arrangements.
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Peony
Dielerpuss
Chamren
Brita
Telaa
Ant Bob Seeeny
New York
Estes Wr
Roberte
Baseball Results Alabama State League and more
Last night Ozark defeated Dothan 5 to 2 and Geneva beat Brewton 3 to 0 while Troy routed Andalusia 13 to nothing and Greenville toppled Enterprise 14 to 1. Tonight Dothan visits Troy and Geneva travels to Andalusia with Brewton at Enterprise and Ozark at Greenville.
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Geneva
Brewton
Troy
Andalusia
Greenville
Enterprise
Newton
Hoodland
Graceville
Midland City
Chipley
Rehobeth
Chipola Indians to host Chattahoochee in season closer
Chipola Junior College Indian baseball team ends its season with a Friday night game at 7 30 against Chattahoochee on the Chipola diamond. Proceeds from the event will fund jackets for Indian squad members.
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Chipola
Marianna
Rehobeth Panthers Blank Fliers To Reach District Final
Rehobeth Panthers edged Midland City Frieze 3 0 to advance to the district final. Pitcher Long John Whiddon worked for Rehobeth as Culbreth started, Sconyers finished. Panthers offense produced four first inning hits and four more in the sixth, with Mixon Day Culbreth and Sconyers each collecting hits. Rehobeth’s defense supported the no hit effort with flawless fielding as they advance to meet Greenville for the district championship.
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Rehobeth
Warren Jones
Midland City
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Greenville
Long John Whiddon
Culbreth
Sconyers
Toge Er
Mixon
Kada Newton
da Trippled
Headland Tramples Troy State 21 to 8 in league clash
Headland Dixie Runners crushed Troy State Teachers College 21 to 8 in Alabama Florida League action. Rivenbark went 5-for-5 with a homer and two doubles for Headland while Lowery homered for Troy. Headland travels to Graceville for a league game, as Graceville visits Headland on Saturday.
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Headland Dixie
Troy State Teachers College
Collegians
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Troy
Strickland
Sheppard
Cobb
Trammell
Watson
Wrestling results at Wirego: Garza Lozana and Gorilla cama win
Garza Lozana and Gorilla cama captured a team victory over Tarzan Wi and Red Byrd at Wirego Sports Arena. Byrd pinned cama in the one fall prelim. Both Byrd and White were drawn into the tag match.
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Gorilla Cama
Tarzan Wi
Red Byrd
Wirego
Byrd
Cama
White
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