Second Guessin by Reuben Herring Quarterback Club
Local football fans consider forming a quarterback club as spring practice nears. Dan Morgan is the point man for organizers, proposing weekly programs and a long term aim to support Dothan teams. Henry N Scott backs a recreation center funding plan tied to the effort, seeking community input and early action.
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Ho O
Tigers
Dan Morgan
Dothan Portaman
Radio Sportscester
Morgan
Dothan
Brooklyn Dodgers Boss Says No Pitcher On Roster
Brooklyn club president Branch Rickey said the Dodgers lack a true ace and need at least two dependable starters for a pennant run. He noted outfield depth but questioned pitching quality, mentioning Hal Gregg and Ralph Branca as players who might benefit from Montreal. Rickey praised catching prospects in the organization and denied a rumor about Mickey Owens being offered to the New York Giants.
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Sanford
Brooklyn
Branch Rickey
Branch
Branch, Jr
Brooks
Rickey
Fizmly
Hal Gregg
Ralph Branca
Montreal
Gregg J
Branca
Mickey Owens
New York Giants
Dothan Recreation Drive Spars for Funds and Park Idea
A plan proposes firms donate to fund a Dothan Wiregrass recreation center with escrow bank holding and framed certificates for contributors. City and county matches or underwrites needed to ensure a first class park. Separate note discusses South Alabama League Class D salary cap hindering pool of players and quality play.
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Hetrry N. Scott
Dothan
Scott
Wiregrass
South Alabama
National Association
LSU Whips Alabama For Second Time
LSU defeated Alabama 44 to 30 in Baton Rouge securing a sixth conference win. Center J B Adcock led LSU with 17 points, while teammate Bob Lowther added 10. Alabama’s Charley Teubert and Carl Sharffer each scored nine for the Tide as LSU pulled away in the second period and controlled the game with height and accuracy.
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Baton Rouge
AP - Lins
Dana State
Alabane
Bengals
Tiger
J. B. Adcock
Leonng
Bob Lowther
Tide
Charley Teubert
Carl Sharffer
Two Highway Patrolmen Resign Over Bribe Inquiry
State Public Safety Director Van B. Guibert announced the resignations of Highway Patrolmen W. D. Wyatt and L. W. Lisenby after they admitted in a signed statement to taking $15 from a 15 year old Negro boy to avoid arrest for driving without a license. The incident occurred near Montgomery on Jan 12 and was investigated by Patrol Chief Clyde Sellers and inspectors. Wyatt had been a former Montgomery city policeman and Lisenby a former Ozark city officer.
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Montgomery
Ala
van B. Guibert
Gilbert
W. D. Wyatt
L. W. Lisenby
Clyde Sellers
Tom Carlisle
W. J. Williams
Wyatt
Lisenby
Ozark
William J. Pearce Taken By Death
William J Pearce died after a brief illness at his home on Fourth Avenue. Funeral services will be held at Center Church in Henry County tomorrow morning with Rev. assistance.
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William J. Pearce
Willem J Peaster
Tas
Cener Church
Henry County
Quiet political activity in Houston County a week after primaries
Last week saw little change in Houston County political races with no new candidate names added to the Democratic Executive Committee lists. With the March 18 qualifying deadline looming, activity is expected to rise as candidates prepare for the lineup in the upcoming races and office seekers.
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Houston County
Lst
Democratic Executive Committee
Fragmentary note omits clear event or names
A mangled OCR fragment lists scattered words and initials without identifiable persons places or dates, leaving no coherent event or context to summarize into a meaningful newspaper item.
Fragmentary note on land act and conscription service
Fragmented OCR text mentions a 199% figure, a frat agricultural agreement act, and the Sul Consemnation Service. Names and places are incomplete, with unclear roles. The readable parts reference legal or policy terms but lack coherent events or dates.
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Sul Consemnation
City Police Report Theft of Saddles
Police report a theft at Clendinen Street where three saddles were taken. The incident occurred at midday as investigators search for the missing items and review nearby surveillance. Local authorities urge anyone with information to contact the cases desk.
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Clendinen
Oules
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Reuben Herring
Home Termite Co
N. St. Andrews
Dothan Realing & Heating Co
Opp
City Hall
Young Drug Co
Rexall
E. Main St
Cottondale
Fla
Panama City
Jacksonville, Fla
Miami, Fla
Tampa, Fla
Cottondale, Fls
South Florida
THE
BAY Line
Lurie Building
N. Foster Street
Winston-Cooper Engineering Co
E. J. Ford
C. Winston Cooper
Registered Engineers & Land Surveyors
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cardinals
Rickeys
Homer Howell
Cliff Dapper
Don Padgett
Giants
Walker Cooper
Horace Stoneham
Owen
Dothan Club
LSU
Alabama
Poyner Seed Co
Du-Barry
Du-Barry Cosmetics
Dothan Drug Co
M Hewes
Iwaten
Amas
Sears
W. Main
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