The Sporting Mews on baseball and minor leagues reform
A long, opinionated column argues for shortening the major league season to avoid conflicts with college and pro football. It proposes a unified playoff system, abolishing the Shaughnessy method in the minors, and favoring World Series timing by October. It also cites Alabama State League attendance, and critiques playoff pressure on fans and players.
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Sommersille Sparks Open Round At Selma Coast Meet
In Selma Alabama AP report Sommersille, hometown pro, surged to an opening round lead at the Southeastern PGA Open. He posted a strong score ahead of Bobby Sleyer from Atlanta and Horner of Montgomery, with Fonce Cooper of Porte Vedon Beach and other pros challenging for the title.
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Slocomb Abbeville Clash Tops Wiregrass Football Scene
Abbeville and Slocomb chase a top Buckeye region clash as both prep squads show strong early form. Nearby games feature Bonifay Headland and Hartford aiming to bounce back while Enterprise Samson and Reevesburg stir the football picture across the region.
Dixie Series Goes To Texas Friday
The Dixie Series moves to Texas with Nashville and St. Antonio tied after two games. The Missions beat the Vols 10 5 last night and hold 8 errors, while Hal Hydons southpaw pitching limited Nashville to seven hits. The third game of the best of seven will be played in San Antonio tomorrow night.
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Indianapolis and Columbia clash in seventh game highlight
In a tense seventh game of the American Association playoffs, Indianapolis faces Columbia for a coveted spot in the Little World Series. The winner earns advancement to meet Baltimore, the International League champion, in the ensuing series.
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Friday high school games headline tight local slate
Chipley visits Milton in a key Friday matchup with Geneva favored at home as Panthers host Red Level. Midland City travels to Newville to face Newville Bearcats aiming for a second straight win after a 60 point win last week. Only Wiregrass Stadium hosts two Friday night games.
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Crippled Dothan Tigers prep for Tallahassee tilt
Crippled Dothan Tigers ease into practice for Friday night game in Tallahassee against the Leon Higo Lions. Coach Brown works through scrimmages as several starters nurse injuries, including Creel and Gillis, with lineup changes planned and a 9:30 am departure for Bridge dinner ahead of the trip.
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Young Junior Eleven Seeks Second Victory In Road Tilt
The Young Junior High Baby Tigers travel to Troy tonight seeking their second win after a 19 2 victory at Greenville last week. Coach Bil Evella relies on a fast backfield and a stout line, with starters including Newby, Hale, Adkins, and Toftin guiding a young squad in a key road matchup.
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Big Four Threatened in Women's Open Golf Tourney
Wichita Kansas AP reports Ama teus Champion Beverly Hansat identified as chief threat to the so called Big Four in the fifth annual Women’s Open golf tournament starting today at Rolling Hills Country Club. A field of 52 entrants includes Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Patty Berg as top contenders with prize money totaling $8000 plus.
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