Dothan Teams Face Tight Late-Season Schedule
Dothan's basketball squads prepare for a critical stretch stopping two fast-paced opponents Lanier in Montgomery and Selma at home before district tournament play. The Bengals seek strong showings to boost state title hopes while aiming to repeat earlier league success and improve their 15-3 varsity record with a 759 point tally.
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Bo McMillin Leaves Indiana for Detroit Lions Chief Role
Bo McMillin signs a seven year deal believed at thirty thousand dollars a year to join the Detroit Lions as general manager and head coach. The transfer from Indiana University awaits formal release from IU before finalizing the move. McMillin will resign his IU posts to double his salary and may bring Indiana staffers with him.
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Chili) Cochrane
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Tim) Temerario
Tide Trims Maroons With Closing Rush
In Tuscaloosa, the Alabama Crimson Tide rallied from a halftime deficit to beat the Mississippi State Maroons 55 to 47 in a Southeastern Conference game. J F Sharp and Dyson Hamner scored 17 each, Watts added 16 as State led 30 21 at intermission before Alabama finished strong and claimed its seventh conference win against six losses.
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Frank Stranahan Favored In Houston Invitational
Six teen amateurs compete in round two of the 30th Houston Invitational. Frank Stranahan, defending champion from Toledo, pursues victory as Norman Lewis and Houston contenders push toward the title. McCreary and Lawson lead a Texan clash, while early favorites fall including Riegel, Dawson, and Tasios.
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Toledo
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Corpus Christi
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Lonnie Wendland
San Antonio
Ken Lawson
Dick McCreary
Houston City
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David Stephenson
George Dawson
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Bobby Riegel
Texas
Roy Brannon
Chicago
Jack Sellman
Reggis Ta
Tip Top Bob Wins Open All Age Stake in Hernando
The United States Field Trial Assn Open Derby in Hernando Mississippi concluded with Tip Top Bob a pointer owned by E J Laney Daytona Beach Fla taking first. Dr L O Crumpler Danville Va earned second with Mr Air Sam and third shared by Sunshine Nelih Paris Ky and Medicson Charlotte NC. Herman Smith Georgia trainer led the top two winners and total prize money reached 2268 dollars, with Tip Top Bob awarded a year’s possession of the Memphis Commercial Appeals stake trophy.
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N.C
Herman Smith
Georgia
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Tip Top
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Memphis Commercial Appeals
Southern Football Delegates Agree To Sanity Code Changes
Three major leagues the Southern Southwest and the Southeastern met for five hours to outline an interpretation of the NCAA code. Tennessee coach Bob Neyland read a statement urging that aid to athletes from any source be limited to actual institutional expenses, more restrictive than the NCAA code. The Southeastern Conference plans to act after December and the other conferences have already adopted similar stances. The session also discussed naming a successor for Mike Conner and seedings for the conference basketball tournament in Louisville March 4-6.
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Louisville
Walcott Hints at June Fight With Louis in 30-30 Split
New York AP report says heavyweight champion Joe Louis and Jersey Joe Walcott near a June bout. Walcott's camp pushes for a 30 percent share from movie proceeds, offering 22.5 percent, while Louis tours London for exhibitions and repeats a two week signing deadline.
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Joe Walcott
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Semi Finals Today In National Tourney
Two matches will decide the finalists in the 16th annual National Tournament of golf club champions in St. Augustine Florida. Spencer Overton of Baltimore faces Edwin Preisler of Cleveland and William Goodloe Jr of Valdosta meets Jammy Paul of Daytona Beach in 36 holes. Overton, medalist, beat Charles Bennett 5 4 yesterday while Preisler edged Jack Colter 1 up on the 19th.
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Troy State Begins Spring Practice
Troy State Teachers College prepares for spring drills with baseball football and track. Head Coach Buddy McCollum says pitcher and catcher hopefuls report this week, remainder of diamond players start March 1, with track newly added to the sports program. Assistant Coach Sam Smith handles baseball duties. The team eyes the Alabama Intercollegiate Conference pennant as many lettermen and newcomers boost contenders.
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Geneva Wins Two in Double Header on Thursday
Geneva varsity edged Samson 22 21 and Bees prevailed 38 20 in a double header. High scorers were Bostic for Geneva varsity and Lee for the Bees.
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Two Louisianans Fast Pace In New Orleans Open
Two Louisianans set a brisk pace at Metairie Country Club in the New Orleans Open, chasing leader Fred Haas Jr. and Frank Champ of Lake Charles. Haas and Champ shot 67, leading a crowded field as many contenders posted 68s and 69s on the 6,616-yard course.
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Olympic Candidates Run Saturday Night at MSG
The 1948 indoor season peaks Saturday night at Madison Square Garden with the 60th National AAU Championships. Almost 300 athletes from 20 states compete, featuring stars like George Guida Herb McKenley Dave Dolan Bob McFarlane and Jack Hammack, though Gil Dodds is out with mumps.
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Madison Square Garden
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Herb McKenley
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A.A.U
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Dave Dolen
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Army
Jack Hammack
Weekly Boxing Show Opens Here Tonight
Twenty rounds of boxing by Wiregrass fighters open the first session of regular weekly shows at the Wiregrass Sports Arena at 8:30. Main event features Dothan middleweights Carl Brackin and Preston Spangler in a six-round bout. Semi final pits Dothan welterweights Bob Hulse and Earl Stewart in four rounds. Openers include lightweights Cookie Johnson of Dothan and J D Carroll of Clio. A curtain-raiser bout features two local light heavyweights and a five-man Negro heavyweight battle royal. The royal finalists meet in a three-round finale.
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Preston Spangler
Bob Hulse
Earl Stewart
Cookie Johnson
J. D. Carrol
Clio
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