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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1950
Page
5
A discussion traces the Solunar Tables from folklore to science, explaining how the Sun and Moon positions influence wildlife activity. The piece notes a 25 year learning curve, the shift from moon phase lore to solar day alignment, and the occasional blank intervals when periods don’t fit the solar day.
The text presents Solunar Tables from John Alden Knight, detailing Major and Minor fishing periods by day and time. It explains periods last about two hours for majors and shorter durations for minors, urging readers to use the schedule to plan fishing and hunting trips for best results.
Player Hattaway played 20 games in the Alabama State League through July 30. Statistics show McPherson with 414 runs batted in and 104 homers, Harper with 18 triples, and McPherson totaling 248 bases and 167 hits. Pitcher Poncey recorded 169 strikeouts. Lattavany 195. Data compiled by Howe News Bureau of Atlanta through Eames.
Readable fragments show a Dotan roster reference with partial player names including Ian Colley and Joe Lthey, plus percentages and numbers. Uncertain OCR leaves core details incomplete and many names unreadable, making a full, accurate item impossible from the text.
A special meeting of the Wire Beass Quarterback Club is called for 7 pm Monday at the Wagon Wheel Board direct. Crawford Mosely, named captain, has left the club. Directors and CHC officials hope the meeting will also serve as a governing board for faults in the club’s past operations.
In Columbus Ohio AP reports the owner association head says about a third of 432 minor league clubs have folded this season due to issues like a polio scare. The casualties span leagues and towns including Bryen Pars Annis ton Gadsden Vandergrift Robstown Donna Wytheville and more, with Bassett replacing one.
The All Stars of the Alabama State League and the Enterprise Weevils meet tomorrow night at 6 in Enterprise. The dream team gathers players from Dornan Geneva Brewton Greenvale and Ozark, with heavy local support and a cotton donation auction by O. Brith of Pothaz lab. Paul O. Dea will direct the Weevils, while listed stars and pitchers round out the lineup. Proceeds go to league funds as officials promise umpire coverage and full game-day hospitality for players and guests.
Exchange Club officials announce model airplane classes to promote a Summer aviation program. Classes are held at 7 pm in the Dathan Recreation Center for all ages with participation invited. Director WD Chip Hewes notes community interest and support from local sponsors.
Graceville 9 leads the West Florida League as the season nears its end with playoff dates pending. Key matchups this week include Orangeville at Graceville, Chattahoochee at Defuniak, Chipley at Malone, and Bonifay at Graceville with several games rescheduled and results shaping the standings.
In Flint River League action Cuthbert defeated Blakely 64 to 3 while Eufaula beat Abbeville 11 to 1. Standings show Cuthbert 18 6 06, Eufaula 026 111 100-11 11, with three teams left as Abbeville votes to exit the league.
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