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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1951
Page
4
A guide on high school basketball basics and sportsmanship. It covers scoring anomalies, forfeit rules, quarter lengths, timeouts, and throw-in timings. It also outlines unsportsmanlike conduct and personal fouls with standard NF rules. The article emphasizes legal play and player safety.
Directors meet at Rawls Hotel to decide if the Wiregrass ASL will operate in 1951 and under what terms. The discussion covers roster limits, veteran players, draft status, and possible military calls, with potential leadership changes as C. T. Laney resigns and candidates from Dothan, Geneva, and others are considered.
The Humdingers remain undefeated with seven straight wins in the Junior League while the Red Devils top the Midget League with six wins and no losses. Standings posted by the recreation department show both clubs atop their divisions as upcoming Junior games include Whiz Kids versus Torpedoes and Clea Hoppers versus Humdingers.
Slocomb varsity and B team defeated Geneva here Friday night, 49 44 for the Red Tops while the Bees won 32 16 led by Hollioway and Hidle. The midget schedule lists Tuesday to Friday games among Red Devils Panthers Green Hornets Rockets Galloping Ghosts Hurricanes Mustangs and Cyclones with standings in the intramural league at Camp Rucker.
Ashford Yellow Markets beat Cottonwood Bears 65-34 in their opener as Lester Ingram and ME Jones led Ashford. Abbeville Jackets edged Newville 73-32 with Myron Carroll scoring 13. Columbia Lions swept Vicksburg 47-16, junior win 92-8 with Mele and Roney scoring. Headland and Rehobeth split, Headland 39-82 in main, Walker 13 for Headland, Melanish 33 for Rehoboth. Ozark Beats Samson 37-25. Coffee Springs sweeps Newton in opener 45-35 with Kelley and Nelson starring. Hartford tops Midland City 128-36, varsity 56-34.
New Brockton beat Ariton 98 48 in the first game and 47 46 in the second. The Bees built a 49 23 halftime edge, with key scorers listed for Brockton and Ariton reserves. The report also covers golf results and other scattered notes from the day.
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