Centralia Brown Bombers Semi-Finals in Tournament, Moberly - Monday, August 30, 1948

Article Summary: Centralia Brown Bombers Semi-Finals in Tournament

Tonight, the Moberly All-Stars will clash with the Centralia All-Stars in the highly anticipated opening game of the Moberly Softball Association Tournament semi-finals at Rothwell Park. The game is set to kick off at 8:15 PM, weather permitting.

Following this curtain-raiser, the second semi-final match will see Monroe City face off against the Centralia Brown Bombers, a formidable Negro team, at 9:30 PM. After two rain delays, the tournament is set to conclude tomorrow night with games determining the third place and championship titles.

Tonight’s victors will battle for first place and a prize of $50. The teams that fall short will compete for third place, with the runner-up receiving $20, third place taking home $15, and fourth place earning $10.

Source Citation:

The Moberly Monitor-Index and Moberly Evening Democrat Moberly, Missouri · Monday, August 30, 1948. Newspaper made available courtesy of The State Historical Society of Missouri.

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