Cochell Crowned First Into Nationals Quarterfinals
Forest Hills sports writer Oscar Fraley profiles Earl Cochell a dynamic yet controversial tennis talent. The 26 year old former Navy lieutenant impresses by earning a spot in the National Amateur quarterfinals while sparking Envy with his combative antics and operatic singing. Cochell defends his approach, mentions Frankie Parker as the standout, and remains optimistic about a championship in a season of intense rivalries.
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Seabright
Bill Talbert
Earl
Southern California
Linguayan Gulf
Okawa
Frankie Parker
San Francisco Conservatory
Boston Braves Seem Likely NL Pennant Contender
Braves lead the National League by five games with 16 left, bolstered by Johnny Sain and Warren Spahn. Sain earned his 20th win as Boston cruised past the Cubs, while Pittsburgh tumbled after a Dodger onslaught. Card rotation, Phillies win, and a Yankees surge follow in a busy pennant chase.
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Ralph Roden
Boston Braves
Braves
Billy Southworth
Johnny Sain
Warren Spahn
Sain
Spahn
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Pirates
Marv Nackley
Pee Wee Reese
Jackie Robinson
Dodger
St. Louis Cardinals
Harry
Cat) Brecheen
Phillies
Philadelphia
New York Giants
New Hampshire Sheriff Seeks Warm-Weather Home for Bloodhounds
Sheriff Arthur N. Jennison pleads with North Carolina Gov. Gregg Cherry to host his nine bloodhounds during fall and winter in the south to spare them from harsh New England winters. The dogs experience sniffles in their sniffers when exposed to cold climates.
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Keene, N. H
Arthur N. Jennison
South
New England
Gregg Cherry
North Carolina
Jennison
Cherry
Backfield Picture In Sharp Focus At Auburn Camp
Southeastern Conference teams shape their backfields in scrimmages. Auburn centers on Charles Lungner Joeko Norton Freddie Gatford and Johnny Wallis as likely starters. Tennessee Vanderbilt Mississippi State Alabama Georgia also showcase hopefuls and defensive strength amid wet scrimmages.
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Auburn Camp
Auburn
Charles Lungner
Joeko Norton
Freddie Gatford
Johnny Wallis
Tennessee
J. B. Proctor
Claude Hill
Bob Lund
Jack Armstrong
Bud Sherrod
Nashville
Vaanderbilt
Georgia Tech
Bobby Berry
Jamie Wade
Dean Davison
Commodores
Atlanta
Georia Teco
Bobby Dodd
Yellow Jackets
Sal
Dodd
Mississippi
Jim Champion
Bob Patterson
Martin Johnson
Buck Harper Davis
Allyn McKeen
Faulty Timing Mars Last Scrimage As Tigers Drill For Opener
Hanahan sidelined with sore arm. Tigers struggle with timing and blocking in final scrimmage before Friday’s opener against the Opp Bobcats at Wiregrass Stadium. Rookie Jack Creel shows speed while backs and linemen work to regain cohesion.
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Tigers
Opp Bobcats
Wiregrass Stadium
Bruce Hanahan
Jack Creel
Inemen Wright
Morris
Pilcher
Zbinden
Sullivan
Wright
Gray
Bengals
Rayford Wright
Archie Carmichael
Billy Morris
Zip Zdinden
Byrd Farmer
Charles Askew
Dick Beauchamp
Baseball results and standings from yesterday and today
American League results show New York 6 Cleveland 6 and Detroit 2 1, Washington 1 1 with several games in progress. National League games include Boston 10 over Chicago, Brooklyn 1 7, Pittsburgh 8 3, Philadelphia 0, and multiple scheduled matchups. Standings list New York, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, St Louis, Cincinnati, and others with records and percentages.
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Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Haston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Loula
Boston
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Mt. Taula
Philadelphia O
Nashville
Mobile
Nashville Lexda
Iky
Wimbehan & Memphia
Birmingham Jewels
Cincimnati
Meooklyn
Whittaburgh
St. Lucia
Woellington
Detrady
St. Laura
Fusiingnam
Memphis
Blue
Cleydand
St. Lauia
Cincinnati
Marine Corps Still Open For Recruits
Marine Corps recruiting in Alabama remains open despite rumors of closures. Captain C M Spurlock says quotas are small and filled monthly, with a waiting list created once a month. Local recruiters in Dothan encourage inactive reserves to apply for active duty with pay and allowances, noting straightforward eligibility and enlistment processes.
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C. M. Spurlock
Marine Corps
Harper To Discuss Grid Rules Tonight
Cliff Harper of the Alsburra Por 3 school Athletic Association will discuss high school football rule changes at 7:30 p.m. at the Dothan Recreation Center. Coaches, school reps, and fans are expected to attend to hear the new regulations and implications for the Wiregrass region.
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Wiregrass
Cliff
Pazheuer
Sitz Takes Over Ashford Jackets
Ashford Yellow Jackets hire W Pelham Sitz after Bill Lewis departs. Sitz, Auburn graduate and former Lanett assistant under Marvin Morgan, introduces the T formation this season. Born in Attala Alabama he played football basketball and baseball in high school and is now settled with his wife and young son.
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Ashford
Ashford Yellow Jackets
Bill Lewis
W. Pelham Sitz
Sitz
Auburn
Lanett
Marvin Morgan
Attala
Ala
Etowah County
Two Unknowns Grab Spotlight In Women’s Am Golf
Pebble Beach hosts round two of the 48th annual Women’s National Amateur as two unknowns Beverly Hanson of Fargo and Ruth McCullah of Pacific Palisades surge past favorites. Hanson defeated Betty Rhimenberg 7-6 and stands 1 over par for 12 holes, while McCullah routed Willard E. Shepherd 9-8 and was even par for 10 holes. Morning matches push second round with third round to follow.
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Cal
Beverly Hanson
Fargo
N. Dak
Ruth McCullah
California
Pacific Palisades
Hanson
Betty Rhimenberg
San Gabriel
Mee Cullah
Willard E. Shepherd
Los Angeles
Rebels Take Lead In Playoff Series
Montgomery Rebels move 2-0 in the Southeastern League finals by beating the Jackson Senators 3-2. Stan Coulling pitched eight hits with no errors for the Rebels while Jackson led 2-0 after six frames before three errors swung the game. Steve Lagomarsino started for Jackson.
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Jackson, Miss
Montgomery Rebels
Jackson Senators
Reds
Stan Coulling
Senators
Jackson
Steve Lagomarsino
Ozark Eagles face rugged 1948 grid schedule after losses
Ozark High prepares for 1948 season under coach Ralph Toole with 45 players and seven returning lettermen. Key backs include George Walker Leon Etheridge and William Donnelly. line features Winston Blankenship Joe Kirkland Charles Woods and Ravinal Davis. Open Friday vs Ashford Lions Club sponsored game follows Sept 17 home opener. Schedule includes Elva Enterprise Geneva Opp Red Level Greenville Eufaula McKenzie Troy through Nov 25.
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Ozark
Ralph Toole
Dale County High School
Eagles
Navy
Tom Walding
Charles Woods
Ravinal Davis
Toole
Andrews
Donnelly
Sanders
Ashford Yellow Jackets
Ozark Lions Club
Ashford
Elva
Enterprise
Geneva
Opp
Red
Greenville
Eufaula
McKenzie
Troy
Driving on Ice: Choosing Gear to Prevent Wheel Spin
It is often desirable to start in second or high gear to prevent rear wheels from spinning on ice on a slight grade. The advice emphasizes choosing a higher gear to maintain traction and control when the surface is slick.
Four-Baggers Power Nashville Past Mobile in Playoff Push
In the Southern Association Nashville’s Charlie Workman and Charlie Gilbert hit run producing homers as Nashville beat Mobile 6 to 5 to gain a one game lead in the Shaughnessy series. Ben Cantrell homered in the 10th for Birmingham’s 3-2 win over Memphis.
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Atlanta
Nashville
Charlie Workman
Charlie Gilbert
Vols
Mobile
Ben Cantrell
Birmingham Barons
Memphis Chicks
Pete Mallory
Ben Wade
Gilbert
Workman
Wade
Ken Olson
Matthewson
Bear
Baron
Walt Dropo
Birmingham
Cantrell Delivers Homer Capper In Extra Innings
Tack belted a homer and Cantrell followed with a game turning hit in the top of the tenth. Chuck allowed six hits while the loser ae sey six. Winner Harry Do was touched for seven as the arms battle swung late.
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Tack
Cantrell
Chuck
Ae Sey
Harry Do
Thornton Dickinson Enter Four Ball Tilt
Thornton and Dickinson will represent Dothan in a four ball golf tournament in Savannah Georgia this week. Dothan Country Club pro Woody Laffoon said they left yesterday to enter the tourney slated to start Thursday and return early next week.
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Press Thornton, Jr
Gardner Dickinson
Dothan
Savannah
Dothan Country Club
Woody Laffoon
Thornton
Dickinson
Young Amateur Golf. Org
Laffoon
Germantown Club Claims National Yellow Wood Champion
The Germantown Cricket Club claims a new national champion yellow wood tree with a 13 foot trunk circumference. Groundskeeper Russell Mathews notes the tree’s girth is one foot larger than the current record at Lawrenceville New Jersey.
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Philadelphia
Germantown Cricket Club
Russell Mathews
Lawrenceville
N. J
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