Dothan Coaches Discuss NFHS Meeting And Free Substitution
Dothan coach Jack Hovater announces he will attend the NFHS annual meeting at Biloxi Mississippi next month and invites district rule-change suggestions. The piece notes support for free substitution from Rip Hewes of Qathan and details ASL rookies, roster plans, and potential Lions moves as Greenville eyes 1948.
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Jack Hovater
Dothan
Alabama High School Athletic Association
National Federation of High School Athletic Associations
Biloxi
Missop
Howater
Qathan
Rip Hewes
Tiger
Clarence Harkins
Dothan Browns
Earl Pitman
Holt
Cat) Milner
Alabama
River View
Ala
Pitman
Milner
Browns
ASL
Miami
Greenville Lions
Lions
Pittsburgh Pirates
Greenville
Greenies
Francis Ankenbrandt
al Marchesano
Bill Hester
Ollie Olivas
J. E. Carlisle
John Kamphaus
Pert Flowers
Ed Zerbenski
Carl Jones
Norm Veasly
Brewton Millers
Sam Demma
Veasley
Pirates
Ted Horn Named Racing Champion 1947
Ted Horn of Paterson New Jersey was officially named national automobile racing champion for 1947 by the AAA contest board. Bill Holland of Bridgeport Connecticut finished second and Mauri Rose of Chicago third.
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Ted Horn
Los Angeles
Paterson
N. J
National Automobile Racing
American Automobile Association
Bill Holland
Bridgeport, Conn
Mauri Rose
Chicago
Chaffey JC to Meet Compton in Proposed Bowl Clash
ANOTHER BOWL GAME LOS ANGELES AP A grid game between Chaffey J C winner of the Little Rose Bowl clash and Compton College which missed the western bid to the Pasadena oval has been proposed for the national junior college championship. Dec 27 in the Coliseum with proceeds to charity. Chaffey defeated Cameron, Oklahoma, 39 28 last Saturday as Compton edged Tyler, Texas, 20 19.
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LOS Angeles
Chaffey J. C
Compton College
Pasadena Oval
Chaffey
Cameroon
Okla
Compton
Tyler
Tex
Giants Jansen and Spahn Top NL Pitchers of 1947
New York Giants rookie Larry Jansen led the National League in winning percentage with 21 wins and 10 losses while Warren Spahn of the Boston Braves posted the lowest ERA at 2.33. Ewell Blackwell of Cincinnati led in wins with 22 and had 16 straight victories, with other leaders noted for complete games, strikeouts, and various pitching records across the circuit.
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New York
Rooklie
Larry Jansen
New York Giants
Warren Spahn
Boston Braves
Jansen
Giants
San Francisco
Epalon
Buffalo N. Y
Ewell Blackwell
Cincinnati
San Dimas
Calif
Spahui
Ralph ‘the Hawk
Ken Trinkle
Johnny Schmitz
Cubs
Sain
Kirby Higbe
Pittsburgh
Oscar Judd
Philadelphia
Joe Hatten
Brooklyn
Tommy Hughes
Hal Gregg
Branca
Murry Dickson
Ken Johnson
St. Louis
Charley Barrett
Boston
Ev Lively
Four Schools Lead Early Wiregrass Court Race
Four schools top the Wiregrass Basketball League after first round play with undefeated junior and senior records. Abbeville Columbia Cottonwood Hartford Rehabeth lead senior division. Midland City Wicksbury Slocomb and others trail. Today’s games include Wicksbury at Midland City and Abbeville at Rehobeth among others.
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Abbeville
Mattforh
Rehobeth
Midland City Sliers
Cottonwood Bears
Cottonwood
Wickshore
Yeadland
Ashford
Slocomb
Wicksbury
Midland City
Headland
Hartford
Columbut
Cattonwood
Rehabeth
All Alabama high school grid selections named by Montgomery Advertiser
The Montgomery Advertiser reveals a 33-man All Alabama high school football squad, breaking from prior practice. Represented by 27 schools, Lanier High Montgomery leads with four selections, while Atmore Troy and Tallassee also post multiple picks.
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Montgomery
Montgomery Advertiser
Lanier High
Atmore
Troy
Tallasser
Marvin Jenkins
Eufaula
Jim Powell
Prattville
Charles Justo
Selma
Hal Beamon
Columbia
Dees
Tom Walding
Ozark
Billy Coe
Ramsay
Birmingham
Hal Dorrity
Hartford
Jackie
Wil- Hames
Tallassee
Harris
Lineville
Emory Folmar
Lathee
Owe Andalusia
Lafayette
Newville
Charles Cox
Starke
Billy Yarbrough
Garner
F Pope
Union Springs
Racks Marlow
Chipley Eyeing Northwest Florida Cage Crown Contender
Chipley High School coach Marvin Crawford predicts a strong season with returning regular Billy Compton and several promising players ready for varsity duty. The team, after reaching the 1946-47 conference semi finals, opens a busy Northwest Florida slate with 12 conference games and non league showcases ahead of the January start.
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Chipley, Fla
Way
Marvin Crawford
Chipley High School
Chipley Cagers
Northwest Florida
Marianna Bulldogs
Crawford
Billy Compton
Chiple
J. T. Owens
Martin Richards
George Stokes
Ian Mitchell
Rudolph Stembridgc
Compton
Chipley
Dachie Shreve
Billy Joe Maddgx
Wesley Wilson
Bert Reynolds
Kennen Wiliams
Bethlehem
Florida
Skimpiest Grid Talent Up for Draft Across Leagues
NEW YORK AP America's skimpiest crop of collegiate football talent in years goes on the block as AAC and National League coaches hold their annual draft. Draft eligibles began in 1944 due to wartime class disruptions. Stars like Charles Conery and Johnny Lujack feature among those eyed by pro clubs, though experts doubt more than a few would help immediately.
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New York
America
All America
AAC
National League
Charles Conery
Mississippi
Brooklyn
Washington
Johnny Lujack
Notre Dame
Unavailable Names in Alabama Regions Documented
A fragmented list of person names includes Malcolm Senn Troy Coot Chesser Lanier Judson Brawner Atmore Bill Carr Oretto Montsomers Bub der McCowan Dothan George McCain Clanton Billy Noland Aliceville James Melton We tumpka Charles Stough Tallas see M Washington Dadeville Sam McGowan Hurt Montgomery.
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Troy
Malcolm Senn
Opp
Coot Chesser
Lanier
Judson Brawner
Atmore
Bill Carr
Oretto
Montsomers
Bubder
McCowan
Dothan
George McCain
Clanton
Billy Noland
Aliceville
James Melton
Wetumpka
Charles Stough
Tallassee
M. Washington
Dadeville
Sam McGowan
Hurt
Montgomery
Dazed Nava Esparza KOs in 26 seconds at St. Nicholas Arena
Mexican boxer Nava Esparza was dazed by a two punch KO lasting 26 seconds. He afterward tried to enter the ring again with his water bucket, thinking he was a ring handler. Esparza lost to Rocco Rossano of Brooklyn in the quick main event, the fastest in St. Nicholas Arena history.
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New York
Nava Esparza
Esparza
Rocco Rossano
Brooklyn
St. Nicholas Arena
Williams Fight Postponed a Month for Holidays
World Lightweight Champion Ike Williams will not train during Christmas holidays. His title defense against challenger Bob Montgomery of Philadelphia is postponed by one month. The bout originally set for early December now moves to January.
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New York
Ike Williams
Bob Montgomery
Philadelphia
Beavers Signal With Tail Slaps On Madison Garden Water
On January 16 in Madison and Garden, the Beavers plan an event on February 20. Beavers use their tails to slap out signals on the water surface and sand to steer themselves while swimming.
Spaniards Bring Grapefruit to Florida in Early Century
Spaniards introduced the grapefruit to Florida in the first century, marking an early horticultural influence. The note highlights colonial exchanges shaping regional citrus cultivation and agricultural history.
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Florida
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