Alabama Auburn Sportmanship Film Shown At Eagle Banquet
The Eagle held its annual Sportmanship Award banquet at the Houston Hotel featuring a near play-by-play film of the Alabama Auburn game. Coach Johnny Murphy of Auburn provided commentary while Earl Brown praised the event. The film highlighted the game’s intense defense and sportsmanlike conduct, with praise for Travis Tidwell and Eddie Salem.
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Crimson Tide
At Least One WBL Unbeaten School Faces Friday Tests
The Wiregrass Basketball League schedule features Headland at Stocomb and Brainard Richards Red Tops for a doubleheader with both schools undefeated in varsity and B division after two rounds. A split could knock one or both from the unbeaten ranks, while Columbia faces Cottonwood in Friday action as 12 teams compete to close the round.
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Tel
Eddie Stanky Reunites With Leo Durocher In Trade Return
Eddie Stanky declares happiness to be back with Leo Durocher after a trade that sent him from the Boston Braves to the New York Giants. He defends his loyalty and tenure under various managers, saying he has never been fined and respects Durocher’s leadership. The piece notes holiday break and a January 3 league game after Christmas recess.
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Jack Marley Named On All-Dixie Team
Jack Marley, a 206 pound Dothan High School guard and All-State star, has been named on the All-Dixie Conference first team. He shares a guard post with Roland Wilson of Mississippi College in a tie vote, and is listed among other leading players from Florida State Howard College and Mississippi College in the first team selection.
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Tama
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Jesse Merks
Howard
Buddy Straves
Wyett Parish
Giants and Braves trade dominates major league moves
In a stunning 11th hour deal, the Braves send Alvin Dark and Eddie Stanky to the Giants for Sid Gordon and Weyard Marschall, while other trades include Gerry Priddy to Detroit for cash and more acquisitions by the Browns and Athletics. Opinion is split on which side benefits more, as analysts weigh Gordon and Marschall’s power against Dark and Stanky’s pennant-winning track records.
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Races Set on Dothan Track for Winter Series
Promoter W H Haws reports 13 to 20 cars expected for the next round at the Dothan Fairground. Motors from Atlanta Mobile Montgomery and other circuits will perform each other Sunday events during the winter season. Drivers will appear in Dothan every other Sunday until the season opens in Florida in March. Prominent entrants include Berk Howard Billy Dantaed James Clanton Norman Padgett and others.
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Livingston and Jacksonville State in Paper Bowl rematch
In Pensacola Alabama teams Livingston and Jacksonville State Teachers clash in the Paper Bowl second annual game a rematch of an earlier Livingston victory. Both teams are in top form after injuries and boast key backs Cecil Reddish Hodgy Chamblis and Terry Hodges leading offensive and ground attacks.
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Don Salis
Jacksonville
Cecil Reddish
Hodgyfan Chamblis
Livingston
Terry Hodges
Newton Wolverines Awarded Letters in Banquet
Newton Wolverines held their football banquet with Mack Marchman presiding. Coach William Gaines of Vicksburg gave the principal address. Letters were awarded to Marchman and others. Gene‑va wins and Geneva 46 Coffee Springs 25 with Geneva's Lee scoring 12. Coffee Springs Bees won opener 30‑28.
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Shrever
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Three Tilts Tonight On Dothan Hardwood
Dothan’s dij blehender start time moved up for a Friday night game with Kinsten as the Tiger coaching staff announced. The program features Headland stars including Jim Ac Benny Shaw Billy Joe E C Ward and Peanut Billy Nomberg. Kinston fives are set as the final December tilt for the Tigers before Christmas break.
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Harry Walker Trade To Cardinals Stirs Local Interest
Harry Walker, veteran major leaguer traded yesterday by Cincinnati to the St. Louis Cardinals, says he is well pleased with the deal. He operates a hardware store in Leeds Ajo and notes the Cardinals are his team. Walker comments on his treatment by fans and towns, and looks forward to contributing in his new uniform.
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