Sharp Shooting Wilmer Pelham Leads Tiger Athletics
Wilmer Pelham from Graceville Florida rose to fame at Dothan High for the 1947 term. He won left halfback on the Tiger football squad and later excelled in basketball earning letters in three sports. Pelham racked up 14 points against Kinston and 16 against Eufaula, showcasing timing and deadly shooting from near the backboard. He is expected to spark future seasons in basketball and baseball under Coach Hewes, with plans to enroll at Alabama after graduation from DAS.
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Lat in court finals and regional names appear
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Matos, Welby Van, Hompt, Kiyats, Stubby, McKee and places Oakband Co. Tennessee and Maine. Mentions a 5 year span since World War He but lacks clear event details.
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Southeastern Conference teams start season undefeated
The Southeastern Conference kicks off with six teams without league games, Georgia and Alabama undefeated early, Tennessee and Kentucky facing losses. Florida, Vanderbilt, and Alabama beat or lost to nonconference rivals as the league begins play amid mixed results and early verdicts on title contenders.
Woman Hating Monk Bites Grandmother Story
A monk accused of attacking a grandmother bit her and caused serious injuries requiring around 150 stitches. Police and medical responders reported multiple injuries and ongoing investigations into the assault at the scene.
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Williams Credited With Third Crown
Williams earns his third championship amid scattered numbers and unclear spellings. the article references a victorious season with mentions of Bay averages and various names, but details are fragmentary and hard to parse. The piece centers on a standout figure achieving another title.
Drew Posts Squad For Bowl Battle
Alabama coach Harald Alt Drew announced a 13 man freshman class and a traveling squad for the Sugar Bowl bid post season. The list includes numerous newcomers and veterans from the Crimson Tide, with practice set to resume after Christmas as the team prepares for the New Year clash.
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Pat Los
Merle Chapman
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Tennis leaders crowned as Brough and Dupont shine
The piece highlights Brough of Hever Hills and Dupont as top contenders in a national tennis context. It notes Dupont seizing the crown with a decisive final, while Brough earns high ranking in the women’s avenues. References to other players such as Betz, Laiuse Brough, and Miss Hera indicate a broad field in pro ranks across the United States and New York connections.
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All Opponent Team Selected By Tide
The University of Alabama named its all opponent team with selections from Georgia Tech Kentucky Vanderbilt and Tennessee. Notable picks include John Wowk Dan Edwards Hal Lutfeldorf Rip Coline and Steve Van Buren. The selections honor players from teams facing the Crimson Tide in the season.
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Blue-Gray Practices Begin Rough Drills At Start
Montgomery reports two prade syns faced the Hive and Geny football seal as coaches set workouts and contact drills for a Saturday start. Coach Tae Moriton praised Temple's Joe Neuman and Lou King after passing performances. East Texas State’s Jim Bachelor and others were named top tossers by Alliny McKwon.
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Kansas State And Texas Emer As Early National Cage Leaders
Unbeaten Kansas State and Texas moved as early national powers after week end college basketball showings. Kansas State beat Oklahoma A&M 50 43 to extend its win streak to seven, while Texas defeated St Josephs 61 57 in Philadelphia. Kentucky upset by Temple and Notre Dame stunned by Denver added to a volatile early season landscape with other top teams posting wins and losses across the country.
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