Christmas Card to Wiregrass Athletes Recalls 1947 Dothan Season
A warm year end note salutes Dothan area coaches players and groups including Rip Hewes Howater Harkins Pitman Lindsey Wise Lewis and others. The piece praises sportsmanship, community support and successful seasons across basketball football and baseball in the Wiregrass region.
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W. D
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Dothan High
Rip
Ca Bip
Jack Howater
Clarence Harkins
Crawford Arey
Dothan
Giletics
Dothan Athlle and Recreation Association
Mosley
American Legion
Dothan Exchange Cub
Dothan Lions Club
Culver, Bradley
VFW
Harry Anderson
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Pitman
Iggue
Wossy
Emory Lindsey
M. W. Merritt
Wiregrass
Lon Wise
Hartford
Campbellton Cats Forfeit Loss To Graceville In Indoor Outdoor Ball Swap
Graceville Tigers won 16-12 by forfeit after Campbellton refused to switch to an outdoor ball at halftime due to their fire-damaged gym. Graceville led 14-4 at intermission as Stokes and Collins pace the Tigers. Rogers led Campbellton with five while Toole added four.
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Campbellton
Graceville
Qraceville
Wildcats
Gracevile Tigers
Campbellton Cagers
Tigers
Cats
Smiley Fowler
Ming
Grant
Ashmore
Grisset
Rogers
Toole
Campbellton Bees
L. Goodson
D. Goodson
Dixie Bowl Tilt Features William and Mary and Arkansas
William and Mary, Southern Conference champions, meet Arkansas, SEC titleholder, in the Dixie Bowl on January 1 in Birmingham. Arkansas slight favorite. both teams boast strong offenses and key returnees in Korczowski and Museles Campbell. Stadium capacity 32,000 with hope for 35,000 attendance.
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Arkansas
William and Mary
Birmingham
Wiliam and Mary
Railbirds
Razorbacks
William and Mary Indians
North Carolina
Tommy Korczowski
Tom Powers
Indians
Korczow
Clyde
University of Mississippi
Texas Agsies
Baylor
Texas
Rice
S.M
Davidson
Citadel
Virginia Tech
Wake Forest
W.M.J
Washington and Lee
Bowling Green
Richmond
Lepton Field Stadium
Rose Bowl Tickets Sell Out After Overnight Stand
In Pasadena California AP reports 4 250 football fans waited all night to buy 6 506 Rose Bowl tickets at one dollar each with a limit of two per person for five dollars fifty six cents per copy. The line formed 24 hours before sales opened as dedicated buyers camped with tents beds lunch kits radios and reading material.
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Pasadena
Calif
Atchison Union Depot Described as City Discredit
The 67 year old Atchison union depot, worn by time through fires and a flood, was called a discredit to the city by the city commission and planning board. They seek its demolition and replacement with a modern structure. The depot, owned by four railroads the Burlington, Missouri Pacific, Rock Island and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, draws part of its name from this action.
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Atchison, Kan
Atchison Union Depot
City Commission and Planning Board
Itois
Burlington, Missouri
Pacis Rock Island
Atchisos
Topeka
Santa Fe
Wich
Graceville Basketball Rosters Highlight Local Teams
Graceville Bees and Graceville varsity list current players forwards centers and guards. Names include Reeves Carter Maddox Crary French Stone Registre and Smith with roles noted for each. The fragment confirms roster details and positions for both teams.
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M. Goodson
Graceville Bees
Prince
Grisset
Worthy
Sloan
Asmore
Caompoeilion
Reeves and
Carter
G. Maddox
B. Maddox
Mr. Crary
Graceville
French and
Calling
Stone
Registre
Smith
Trippi Van Buren Duel Marking Pro Playoff Preview
CHICAGO AP Charlie Trippi of the Chicago Cardinals challenges Philadelphia Eagles star Stevie Van Buren in a pivotal playoff showdown. The Cardinals enter as favorites but must counter Van Buren and aim to advance in the National Football League title chase amid questions about Trippi’s form and a tumultuous season.
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Trippi-Van Buren
Chicago
Charlie Trippi
Chicago Cardinnal
Philadelphia Eagles
Finstern
Eagles
Stevie van Buren
Tide Turns Down 50 000 Tickets for Sugar Bowl
The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team had to turn down more than 50,000 ticket requests for the January 1 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. About 5,000 alumni orders for two tickets could not be filled, 25,900 post deadline orders were returned, and roughly 12,000 tickets went to students and alumni.
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University of Alabama
Crimson Tide
New Orleans
Jeff Coleman
Athletie Arpartment Business
Glenn Davis Seeks Army Discharge After War Service
Glenn Davis, star halfback of West Point’s wartime teams and All-America selection, asks for release from the Army. He is holidaying with his parents in Claremont, California, amid draft rumors linking him to pro teams.
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Army
Lor Angeles
Atlus
Davis
West Point
Liberty
Petigons
Ralph
Claremont
Calif
Tasvie
Toe Angeles Rams
San Francisco 40Ers
Kaine
Florida Restocking Lakes With Fish
Florida restocks lakes with fish as the State Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission reports 394 fresh water fingerlings and 62 counties participating. The agency notes strong demand and indicates the program aims to fill most stern requests and expand stocking efforts statewide.
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Okkoogo Bnby
Ned Brea
Florida
State Game
Freeh Wailer Fish Commission
Stern
Blue Gray elevens train as North South game nears
Blue and Gray squads plan light workouts ahead of Saturday's North South football game. Mississippi State's Matalich nursing a knee, likely out of the All Star contest. South coach Ray Morrison says no injuries reported. Kentucky center Wash Serums named captain of the Grass. Northern captain Leu Kang elected. Frank Partuck named alternate. Bo McMillan returns home for Christmas. Indiana line coach temporarily covering.
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Montgomery
Wall
Oower
Walls Matalich
Mississippi State
Allyn McKeen
Matalich
McKeen
Kamerine
Ray Morrison
Temple
Sorth
Kentucky
John North
Vanderbilt
Watt Southpaw
Ofton Leu Kang
Northerners
Frank Partuck
Cornell
Bo McMillan
Tadiana
Indiana
C. A. Temerario
Drew Says Squad Shows Improvement
Alabama varsity coach Red Drew reports the team has shown notable improvement in drills and practice after a 16 day stretch. The squad will travel by bus to Florida for Sugar Bow preparations and stay at the Iguena Vesta Hotel during the trip.
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Cap
Red Drew
Alabma
Filoxs
Noss
Iguena Vesta
Duriig
Drew
Draile
Linea
Basketball Scores From The Associated Press
Multiple college basketball scores reported with teams such as Utah State Notre Dame Indiana Washington State Michigan State and Kansas State. Results vary with notable margins and listed point totals.
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Coaches on the Move Open Season in College Football
Ten top college football coaches have been displaced as vacancies spread to Washington Auburn Kansas State West Virginia Holy Cross St Louis New Mexico A and M Texas A and M Davidson and Furman. Vacancies reflect alumni pressure and coaching turnover across multiple programs with several schools seeking replacements and new candidates including Clark Shaughnessy Ralph Graham and others amidst widespread speculation.
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University of Washington
Auburn
Kansas State
West Virginia
Holy Cross
St. Louis University
New Mexico A
Furman
Harry Stitler
Texas A
Homer Norton
Charley Jamerson
Bal Story
Davidson
H. E
Red) Smith
Robert W
Rob) Smith
Washington
Ralph Pesp Welch
Clark Shaughnessy
Maryland
Harvey Cassill
Carl Voyles
Vanderbilt
Red Sanders
Ohis
Norman Cooper
Wake Forest
Peahead Walker
Whitworth
Mely Cross
John Ox da Grosa
Fengo
Chicago Beare
Bob Osuinskeda
St. Deus University
Woo
Dukes Duford
BT. Js
Maymontabes Curfman
Heli
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Greesure
Neo Mehonaka Fa
Ane
Rebuofeitaut
Corchucker Grad Fartanes Inti Pines
Mississippi State
Lenhiana State
Drunken Driving Tops Traffic Violations
Tallahassee Public Safety Director H. H. Kirkman reports November traffic data showing drunken driving leads violations and license suspensions. Only 23 drivers lost licenses due to accidental atone in the period.
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Alabama Five Rally Past Pittsburgh For Fifth Straight
Alabama held off Pittsburgh 39 to 29 to run its winning streak to five games as Carl Chaeffer and J. F. Sharp sparked a 18 point third quarter advantage while Pittsburgh, slumping to its fifth defeat in a row, fought to a 13-13 halftime tie before a 2 500 crowd.
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Alabamia
University of Pittsburgh
Tide
Pittsburgh Panthers
Pittsburgh
Carl Chaeffer
J. F. Sharp
Tiders
Panthers
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