American hospitality under fire in sport parade
Oscar Fraley surveys perceived slights in tennis and golf events abroad and at home. He notes Eric Star, Pancho Gonzales, Bobby Locke and others facing snubs or excuses amid U S tournaments. Fraley urges U S Tennis and Golf associations to improve welcome and courtesy to foreign players and visitors to build international goodwill.
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New York
Eric Star- Hex
United States
Sturgess
Lawn Tennis Association
Richard Pancho Gonzales
Ted Sehenecer
Mandey
Lnather
Dineer
Columbia Lions face uncertain talent as 1949 grid season opens
Columbia High School coach Charley Finney prepares a lean 24 man squad for the Lions. Quarterback Fanton Ailaies backfield with Saltbacky Waster Hand and Baty Tyler leads a veteran line, while Knight the 160 pound fullback anchors the offense. Only 20 players report for opening practice as Finney hopes to fill the roster. season dates include Vicksburg, Revobeth, Ashford, Newton, and Headland among others.
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Wyre
Columbia
Hounton County
Columbia Lions
Columbians
Tnt
Charley Fineys
la Love
Finney
Columbbia
Pix
Cary
Fanton Ailaies
Baty Tyler
Charles Kiaht
Lonnie Ray Sellers
Leonard Knight
AT Wiregians
Marold Beamiin
David Rivenbark
H. H. Montgomery
Adams
Brlata
Knight
Linus
Belfer
Millers Lose Again In SEL Semi Finals
The Billies defeated Meridian 6 to 6 to take a 3-2 lead in the SEL series, with Meridian needing to win to force extra games. Millers staged late rallies in the eighth and ninth but fell short as Pensacola awaits the finals outcome and the pennant race continues.
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Millers
United Press
Vickebskry
Billies
Meridian
Pensacola
Jackson
Keep Seminole Green New Slogan Of County
Seminole County adopts Keep Seminole Green as its slogan to promote forestry and soil conservation. The forestry commission releases seedling prices at 273 per ton, aiming to preserve soil and reduce deforestation risks across the state. Meanwhile a volleyball event at the Dathan Recreation Center features the Men’s Volleyball Club of Pethan meeting Crawford Mosley.
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Seminole
Donalsonville
Meir
Seminole County
URES
Ska Forestry Commission
Volkball Club
Pethan
Dathan Recreation
Crawford Mosley
Southeast Conference Injury Plague Hits 1949 Football Camp
ATLANTA EDWIN FOPE reports widespread injuries across SEC teams as Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee struggle in spring drills. QB Joe McNair out for season with a broken leg. LSU ends, auburn and Florida suffer sprains and bruises. Georgia and Vanderbilt also report lineup shuffles and cautious line work.
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Edwin Fope
Atlanta
Fay Bryant
Kentucky Wildcats
Bryant
Vilo
Babe) Peahill
Weirton
Bugawog
Louisiana State
Mel Lyle
Aubray Anding
Jett Adams
Gaynell
Tinsley
Bengals
Mississippi State
Joe McNair
McGee, Miss
Maroon
Arthur (Slick) Morto
Fmd Hays Biggs
Leff
Mississippe
Florida
Mississippi
Caro Young
Homner McCoo Wat
Alex Gardiner
Fulong
Henry Frnka
Alabama
Mureld
Drew
Bill Shipp
al Diovia
Jack Brown
Auburea
Bart Brown
Charlie Justo
Tom Edwards
Feanell
John Beniovich
Sujitebra
Tennessee
Bob Neylan
Neyland
Sateritay
Wally Butts
Georgia
Tokie Brungon
Tom Kaminski
Twy Grant
Rick Raber
Tae Wades
Vanderbilt
Bil
Fannie
Quarteriak
Bill Edwards
Browns May Complete Book Audit Today
An audit of the Browns baseball club books is expected to be finished soon, with Charles G Smith, a prospective buyer, pressing for a detailed financial statement before submitting his offer. The audit could stretch into several more days, but should wrap by Saturday and a meeting with club officials will follow to discuss terms.
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Oak Hill
Bobby
Gelf
Bobby Locke
U. S
Sturzess
U.S.S.T.A
Wimbledon
Eric
England
Sturgeon
Innern
Aryart
Manship
Davis
Chile
Vinb
Charles G Smith
Browns
Stocomo Didder
Jnst
Nuiit
Geer Wins Aman Frestinian Leavy in Athens Football Schedule
In Athens Georgia Geer wins a close game as Lebavy leads the team to a seven point victory over Selma in a non conference clash. The schedule lists a free game against Suburn Fresh El seven in Selma Alabama with a light crowd turnout.
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Athens
Geer
jSuburn Fresh el
Selma
Ata
Tennessee Volunteers Begin Fall Practice With Fresh Talent
Tennessee volunteers open fall practice with a large sophomore contingent and a veteran backfield, led by co captain Hurryin Hat Emleford and Ralph Chancey. Neyland projects a stronger unit while noting past offensive weaknesses. The 1949 schedule includes Mississippi State at home and key games against Duke, North Carolina, Georgia Tech, and Vanderbilt, with several home clashes at Shields Watkins Field.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Upi
Tennessee Volunteers
Bob Neyland
Vols
Neyland
Shields-Watkins
Vol
Famiar
Mississippi State
Emleford
Jim Miner
Charles Flora
Tate
Parmer Johnson
Norman Meseroll
Jack] Stroud
Jim Vargin
Chaddie Baker
Ray Elias
Looney’ Smith
Ralph Huneycutt
Dave Daynolds
Gene Felty
Tennessee Ps
SIN Games
Duke
Chattanooga
Bislap
Birmingham
Eonese Polytechic Institute
North Carolina
Chapel Hill
Georgia Tech
Mississippi
Memphis
Kentucky
Lexington
Vanderbilt
Birmingham Barons On Sale Block Amid Ball Club Turmoil
Birmingham Barons owner Tebeles announces readiness to sell a 51 percent stake at fair value. Interest expressed from St. Louis and Boston groups. possible sale risks renewal of working agreement with Red Sox if ownership changes. Debated price cited at 325000. mortgage reduced from 75000 to 28000.
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Birmingham Barons
Southern Association
G. 3
Gus Jebeles
Birmingham Group
Tebeles
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
Zipp Newtan
The
Birmingham News
Idebeles
Cinginnati Reda
Slab
Poston Red Sox
Baron
Eddie Glennon
Red Sox
Photographers Day On Football Field Sparks Controversy
Atlanta AP recounts photographers’ day on college fields, detailing risky stunts, crashing tackles, and pyramid poses. It notes potential injuries to players including a quarterback and arm injuries, while critiquing the sensationalism of action pictures and the coaches’ mixed reactions.
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Sterling Slappey
Atlanta (Ap
Ghonsteys
A-America
Enles
Georgia Bulldogs
Austin Downs
Harry Mehre
Georgia
Atlanta Constiration
Kermett Rogers
Chattahoochee Upsets Marian Club in semifinal opener
In a West Fields League playoff semifinal first game Chattahoochee defeated Marianne Club 21 to 21. Bailey Witsum Ccowmartie Barnes contributed key plays as Chattahoochee holds lead into next contest set for Thursday at Chattahoochekes.
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Chattahoochee
Marianne Club
Marianna
Marianea Wee
Javt Night
Barons Sign Glennon as General Manager for Year
Birmingham sits second in the standings and leads attendance with about 400000 fans. Barons set a new league attendance record at 445926, supported by a third Black team last season.
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Barons
Glennon
Birmingham
Boston Sox Scramble For Series Lead At Yankees
The Boston Red Sox visit Yankee Stadium for a pivotal three game set with the Yankees as New York fights to hold second place. DiMaggio and Berra return to boost the Yankees while Boston seeks to dent their rivals and gain ground in the tight AL race.
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Ralph Roden
Associated Press
New York Yankees
Bose Red Sox
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Casey Stenge
Sox
Yanks
Soe DiMaggio
Cassirer
Yogi Berra
DiMag
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Berra
Red Sox
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Indians
HAC
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Budgers
Don Newcombe
Big Niexrol
Dodgers
Red Birds
Boston Reaves
Ebbets.field
Cards
Chicago Subs
Braves
Birmingham Delays Vols Pennant Order
Atlanta based report notes Birmingham resisting the Volunteers push as Jim Davis, Lutlie, and Rock spark a four run fourth inning. Nashville and Mobile hits mix with sporadic scoring as Birminghams slugging keeps the Vols from clinching. Bobo Newsom and Jim Suchecki deliver key pitching while Memphis and Chattanooga also post wins in a tense Southern Association slate.
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York
Benakiyn
Cinetnat
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Malyadinen
Southern Association
Memphis
Ananty
Biwaingham
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Muuile B. Chattannoan
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Nasianal
New York
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Hnetnantt
Aady
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Little Hock
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Freddie Matiiel
Bobo Newsora
Tanooga
Bobo
Paiians
Scaraler
Bill MacDonald
AL Evans
Stianta
Donalsonville Wins Playoff Game 5 to 2
Blakely falls 5 to 2 as Donalsonville evens series at 1 1 with late offense. Indians Laney and Baker pace Donalsonville while Blakely pitchers Cliton and Haker struggle in a windy night game. Tomorrow Blakely visits Donalsonville to decide the playoff tilt with a 2 2 deadlock and a spot in the finals at stake.
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Indians
Laney
Baker
Rhew
Clark
Blakely
Donalsonville
Tigers
Willem
Lindsey
F Clition
Haker
Knowles
Beau Jack Seeks Comeback Victory in Chicago Duel
Beau Jack arrives in Chicago to resume his boxing campaign against Cuba's Kid Gay. The veteran former world champion defeats 28 year old Jac Inander Tate Martins of Swexton in a 10 round bout at the Olympic Auditorium, marking Martinez's first loss in 28 professional fights. The flamboyant ex-champion previously impressed by beating Johnny Gonsalves in Oakland last Wednesday.
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Forest Hills
Pancho
Hott Pea
Ana Ynut
U.S. Galt
Los Angeles
Bes Jevl
Chiccago
Cuba
Kid Gay i Nan
West Court
Califoraty
Jaci Inander Tate Martings
Swexton
Olympic Suditorium
Martinez
Georgia
Johny Gonsalves
Oakland
Majors Vote Against Repeal Of Bonus Rule
Cincinnati AP report says Major League Baseball voted again against repealing the bonus rule. Commissioner Chandler announced the rule limits for players paid more than 3500 to sign a major league contract may not be warned out without waivers. The amounts cited apply to Class A clubs and to other classes with specific figures.
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Cincinnati
Major League Baseball
Baseball
Chandler
AAA
Graceville Falls to Bonifay in West Florida League playoff
Bonifay beat Graceville 14 to 12 as Graceville committed two errors while collecting 12 hits. Burkett hit a homer for Graceville in the second inning. Graceville travels to Bonifay for game two Thursday with Plant, Bonifay, Tyler, Pelham, Burkett and Thompson noted among players.
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Graceville
Bonefay
Burkett
Bonttuy
Sie
Plant
Bonifeyeit
Tyler
Pelham
Thompson
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