Tigers Gear Up For Fall Football At Dothes High
Hastey notes on Ontirasm over Drokpects at Duthes High School reveal Coach Jack Hovater assembling talent from Young Junior Wigh with Bergs and others. Fall plans include four recorded games Buffalo, Tallahassee, Via, Pansscola Fig with out-of-town clash and home tilts.
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Tooibill
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Beacer
Benk ci
Jack Hovater
Seima
Buffala
Tallahesse
Via
Pansscola
Georgie
Byrnes Lifts Racing Ban After War End
President Byrnes announced that the ban on horse racing would be lifted in celebration of V E Day. He praised racing people for cooperation during the shutdown since January 3 and noted extensive telegraph and telephone support. Harry Perry Ard of the Breeding Racing Association said chances are bright for Kentucky Derby and Preakness to run on schedule despite adjustments. The resumption may occur without full tip top conditions but should not seriously affect the sport.
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Washington
Jimmy Byrnes
Byrnes
Itracks
Jana
Harry Perry Ard
Baltimore
Bred Racing Association
Parr
Golf Tourney Slated Here April 13-15
The 1845 Dothan Country Club invitational golf tournament is set for April 13 14 and 15 at Dothan. Defending champion Frank Stranahan formerly Napier Field will not attend. Pat Poyner Jr and Leon Harvard also unavailable due to military service. Invitations have been mailed to Alabama South Georgia and North Florida regions. Officials expect stronger turnout than last year despite travel issues. The W C Faulkner trophy is the top prize. A pre tournament dance is planned for April 1 6.
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Dothan
W. C. Faulkner
Leon
Penna Dodson Tied In Durham Golf Meet
In Durham North Carolina AP the second round of the Durham Open kept the lead tied between Toney Penna and Leonard Dodson as they chased a 72 hole meet. Penna posted a 7 on his 68 opening and Dodson matched an 8 70. Hot on their heels were Maa Hard and others as the field pressed toward the midway mark. The piece also notes local sports developments including Legion plans for junior teams and a shift in the annual Country Club golf tournament to April.
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Leonard Dodson
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Dodson
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American Legion
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Midland City
Columbia
Country Club
Rockne System Fading In Football History
A Chicago AP article traces the Rockne single wingback system's decline as the T formation rose, noting Notre Dame coaches post Rockne, the shift’s decline due to defenses adapting, and the system’s remnants in modern play. It highlights the era from 1925 to 1940 and mentions evolving rule changes and strategic shifts.
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Knute Rockne
Kansas
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Hunk) Anderson
Elmer Layden
Frank Leahy
Ed McKeever
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Navy
McKeener
Glenn
Pop
Warner
Yen
Atlanta Crax Hold Four Hour Workout
Kl Cuyler guided the Atlanta Crax through a four hour Saturday workout with over two hours of batting drills. First Baseman Bob Reid of Asheville N C stood on the sidelines, but John Burrows, a reliever last season, is due back early next week. Harry Pate and Byron Cook impressed among infield and rookie pitching prospects. Oscar Garmendia, Cuban outfielder, showed well among outfield candidates for the Crackers and Mobile.
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Kl Cuyler
Atlanta
Bob Reid
Asheville
WN. C
John Burrows
Harry Pate
Panthersville
Byron Cook
Flint
Mich
Oscar Garmendia
Crackers
Mobile
40 Candidates Set For Barons Drills
About 40 hopefuls, mostly new to professional baseball, arrived in Greenville Alabama on Saturday as the Birmingham Barons began drills under Manager Frank Snyder. Charley Howard, a one armed pitcher outfielder from Montgomery, is among the early arrivals. John Hetki, a pitcher from the 1941 Barons with a medical Army discharge, seeks a chance in the outfield when not pitching.
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Ala
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Birmingham Barons
Charley Howard
Montgomery
Howard
John | Hetki
Mingham
Army
Hetre
Midland City Nine Defeats Columbia 7 to 4 in Friday Game
Midland City's baseball team scored seven runs on seven hits to defeat Columbia nine which had four runs on six hits. Pitcher Stanley Brackin fanned nine for Midland City while Columbia’s Hardy retired five batters.
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Midland City
Columbia
Stanley Brackin
Hardy
Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain Claims Fast Relief
A dubious recipe touts lemon juice as a cure for arthritis and rheumatic pain. It advises mixing lemon juice with water, taking several spoonfuls, and promises relief within hours or overnight, urging a return if not improved and endorsing an unnamed compound.
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Paskare
Grays Beat Reds 18-6 in Tiger Spring Drills
Grays defeated the Reds 18 to 6 at Dothan High to close the 1945 Tiger spring practices. Burkett connected twice with Hewell for two touchdowns, while Parrish scored for the Reds. Notable Grays performers included Marley, Underwood, Howell, and Dennis. Reds’ standouts were Wise, Skeen, and Losey.
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Wire
Lokey
Howell
Deemis
Skeen
Underwood
Raymond Sallies
Clyde Smoith
Reyford Wright
Burkett and Patterson
Whitfield King
Grays
Reds
Dothan High
James Were Burkett
Charles ‘Country’ Hewell
Alford Parrish
Burkett
Franklin Patterson
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Max Morris
G. L. Wynn
Parrish
Johnnaey Rice
King
Sack Marley
Tommy Underwood
Rayford Dennis
Harry Wise
Charles Skeen
Robert Losey
Clyde Smith
Jack Hovater
DiMaggio Traded From Pirates To Phillies
Outfielder Vince DiMaggio is traded to the Philadelphia Phillies for pitcher Al Gerheauser, the Pirates announced. DiMaggio, the eldest DiMaggio brother, asked to be traded in Hermosa Beach, while Gerheauser, 28, has been with Philadelphia for two years. DiMaggio joined Pittsburgh on May 8, 1940, in a former exchange for outfielder Johnny Rizzo.
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Philadelphia Phillies
al Gerheauser
Pittsburgh Baseball Club
DiMaggio
Hermosa Beach
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Gerheauser
Phils
Pirates
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