Thomasville youth baseball faces facilities and volunteers gap
A local report outlines major problems for a junior baseball program in Thomasville. Post 222 and the YMCA plan Babe Ruth and Little League teams, but a single high school field and distant practice sites hinder transport and schedules. Volunteers and funding from Elks, VFW, and others are needed to realize the plans.
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Avis
Pepsin Efo
Légion
Sumrall
YMCA
Thomasville
Trac
Baseball scores and matchups from regional leagues
Yesterday results include Brunswick 6 over Thomasville and Waycross 9 over Albany. Today Little Rock faces Nashville while New Orleans battles Atlanta and Mobile visits Birmingham as teams chase league standings in the Southern and American circuits. Leaders show New Orleans 6 7 and Atlanta 4 2 with Little Rock 6 5 and Birmingham 8 as notable totals.
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Aldosta
Brunswick
Waycross
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Nate
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Memphis
Chattanooga
Mobile
Birmingham
New Orleans
Atlanta
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Orleans
Dodgers Edge Orioles as Fifth Straight Loss Stings
In Dublin, Thomasville’s four errors lead to five unearned runs as the Orioles beat the Dodgers 6 5 for their eighth win in nine meetings. Bill Booth will start tonight at Municipal Stadium as Dodgers seek a rebound after a rough road trip and a four-game losing streak.
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Dodgers
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Howie Collins
Collins
Dick Phillips
Shosty
Motil
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Allen
Pearson
Smith
Frank Means
Tim Tam Favored for Belmont Stakes in Triple Crown Bid
Tim Tam likely will be a heavily favored entrant in the Belmont Stakes as he seeks the triple crown, with Calumet Farm mindful of Pensive’s history in 1944 and early odds shown at about 8 to 5 or 2 to 1.
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NEW York
Tim Tam
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Tim ‘Tam
Lloyd Wins Medal In Glen Arven Junior Tourney
In the Glen Arven Country Club junior golf tournament first round, David Lloyd earned medalist honors with an 80 playoff after ties with Dickie Jones. Lloyd defeated Bruce Anderson 5 4 in the title chase as Ted Harvard edged Tommy James 3 27 and Jones beat John Dillon 1 up 20 holes.
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Legion Post 222 Seeks Players For Junior Baseball Team
The American Legion Post 222 junior baseball team will hold its first practice Friday at 4 pm on the Thomasville High athletic field. Eligible players are Thomas County boys under 18 before Sept 1. Coach Joel Sumrall asks all candidates to report regardless of weather. a drill session is planned if weather permits, otherwise a Players meeting will be held in THS gym. The Post 222 nine opens its season on June 12.
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Snead Favored In Dallas Open
Sam Snead is the betting favorite as the Dallas Open begins the 72 hole event with about 100 players over 6500 yards. Venturi and Maxwell posted strong rounds including a 64 in pros amateur play while Littler tied Maxwell with a 64 for top money.
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Maxwell
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Art Wall
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Mike Souchak
Bill Parker
Tommy Bolt
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Bus and beer vanish as fans chase game in Baltimore
About 40 fans from a suburban Essex tavern chartered a beer filled bus to a ball game. After the contest the bus disappeared, replaced by a school bus for the ride home. The original bus owner later retrieved his vehicle, sparking disbelief from local cops and wives.
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Baltimore
Essex
Knicks to Train Next Fall in Stamford Connecticut
Pick Training Site NEW YORK AP The New York Knickerbockers will train next fall at Stamford Conn. The move places the team in a New England area hub for pre season preparation.
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New York Knickerbockers
Stamford
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