Tigers Brace For Dothan Title Run In District Meet
Enterprise and New Brockton loom as top contenders in the B class district, with Enterprise edging Coffee County in overtime for seed strength and Dothan favored to reach the finals. The Tigers of Cothar, after a Troy upset, deny early hopes, while Abbeville looms as a bracket favorite.
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Columbia Lions Face Slocomb as Wiregrass Leads Tighten
In the Wiregrass League Columbia High School seeks to extend a lead over Slocomb as the Lions host the Red Tops after a string of victories. Abbeville and Ashford also figure in the schedule while league president Merritt contemplates rescheduling the Feb 27 round to avoid tournament conflicts.
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Tigers Dothan Falters As Tournament Date Approaches
Dothan Tigers defeat Campbellton Wildcats 41 33 in a see saw game as district tourney looms in Dothan next week. Tigers lead 16 3 after the first quarter, but Campbellton narrows the gap in the second half before Dothan pulls away late. Wilmer Pelham 12 and Marvin Driver 10 pace Dothan. Gordon Maddox 14 for Campbellton with Big Cat offense closing to three late.
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Favorites Missing From Foursome Tilt in Palm Beach
In the Vth annual mixed foursome golf event in Palm Beach, many favorites were absent entering the third round. Dick Chapman of New York and his wife were sidelined along with Polly Riley of Fort Worth and John Cushman of Palm Beach. Chapman and wife won at 18 against Eddie Bush and Paul Bennett, while Schulderberg and Pagan defeated Riley and Cushman as Kenyon and Rasmussen fell to Berghaus at one up.
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Oakley Roney Named Former All-Wirepre ss Guard At Newville High
NOUGLAS Ga Special Oak ley Roney former All-Wirepress guard at Newville High School was
McMillin Weighs Pro Coaching Offer for Lions
Detroit Lions near sign of Indiana Hoosier boss Alvin McMillin on a seven year 30 000 dollar per year deal. He flew into Detroit last night amid strong interest as directors prepared to meet with president N Lyle Fife to announce the prospective hire.
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Bo) McMillin
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Louis May Fight Gus Lesnevich Instead Of Walcott
New York AP Louis says he will give Jersey Joe Walcott two weeks to sign for a return title shot. If Walcott won’t agree he plans his last career fight against Gus Lesnevich, a move he believes would draw a bigger gate. Lesnevich meets Fox March 5. Walcott dispute centers on pay splits and contract protections.
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South Georgia College honors football letter recipients
One of 27 players was awarded a varsity football letter in a presentation ceremony at South Georgia College recently. The event was led by J. B. Whitworth, with the University of Georgia as coach.
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Grooved Clubs Stir Up Metairie Open Chase
At Metairie Country Club 160 players challenge the $10,000 New Orleans Open amid new rules banning lie improvements. Fred Haas Sr and Jr set course context while favorites Locke and Von Nida post strong rounds, with Fernandez and Gray winning the pro amateur best ball.
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Troy Bees to Meet Alabama in Dothan Nov 13
Troy State Teachers College Wave men schedule for 1948 lists a homecoming Oct 23 and a regional game Nov 13 against the Alabama Bees in Dothan. Last season coach Buddy McCallum’s team went 5 1 1 with a loss to West Georgia in Dothan.
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Troy Varsity Upsets Enterprise 29-27
Enterprise Wildcats were upset by Troy Trojans 29 to 27 in a Tuesday game after a close finish. Brookins and Maddox led Troy with eight points each while Gafford and Popwell added ten points. In the B team game, Enterprise won 29-21.
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Princeton Upsets Columbia in overtime upset
Princeton defeated unbeaten Columbia 59 to 54 in overtime at Princeton New Jersey, lifting the Tigers into the group of undefeated teams led by NYU with 17 straight wins. Bernie Adams scored 22 for Princeton and Walter Budko set a new Ivy League scoring record for Columbia.
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Florence Nightingale born in Florence Italy
English hospital reformerFlorence Nightingale was born to British parents in Florence Italy and named after the city, shaping her later work in nursing and hospital reform.
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National Meet Semi finals matchups list names and places
Semi finals draw lists Tod and Spencer Overton meeting in Maryland open chi with Charies from St Augustine as a junior contender. Others pairings include Jacksonville's J¢ ter vs Ey ler of Cleveland and Robe gate of Miami against W loe Jr of Valdosta Ga. Paul of Long Island and Dick Doeschler of Jacksonville are also noted in the tour list.
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