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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1948
Page
3
St Louis University defeated Long Island University 68-57 at Madison Square Garden in a doubleheader opener as Ed McCauley sparked the Billikens to a 54-31 first-half edge before LIU rallied. The roundup notes NYU, La Salle, Boston College, and other teams winning while NC ineligible Bill Miller for North Carolina and Jack Daniels of PMC deemed ineligible.
New York AP report on the NFL rules makers meeting to discuss ending tie games by using a sudden death method, with Commissioner Bert Bell backing the move and Green Bay’s Curly Lambeau opposing it. Bell argues fans fund players and rules should guarantee a winner, while Lambeau cites fan support. Also noted are other potential rule studies and the four day owners meeting to set the 1948 schedule.
Babe Ruth, hospitalized for a physical checkup, plans to travel to Florida next week with Mrs Ruth. She expects him home within days. he entered a medical center last weekend after a serious neck operation last winter. Kingston Ontario named as site for Hockey Hall of Fame.
Wicksburg Panthers nearly upset Hartford Bulldogs in a twin bill at Wicksburg as Hartford swept both games. Crimmer and Norton led Vicksburg seniors but Hartford pulled away after intermission to win 43 32. junior hinges saw Hartford win 28 13. In Abbeville Midland City split Abbeville Yellow Jackets with juniors 27 22 and seniors 51 30. Columbia Lions beat Rehobet Panthers 38 27 after a 17 17 halftime. Ashford Cottonwood drew even 44 28 in seniors and 21 19 in juniors. Lynwood Sellers sidelined for Cottonwood.
In Waynesboro Georgia AP reports H S Garman's Beau Courageous a black and white setter won the membership all age event at the 47th Georgia Field Trials. Garman Iron Reading Pa handled the winner. Vernon Wimbrow's Vernon's Beau Lady placed second and Henderson's Tom, owned by Dr H E Longsdorf Philadelphia Pa, was third with Wimbrow handling both dogs.
The 42 year old Max Schmeling signs to fight 38 year old Walter Neusel within weeks as a prelude to a German heavyweight title bout in Hamburg Germany. The article notes the upcoming bout as Schmeling’s comeback effort and mentions a University of Minnesota claim about large attendance.
Harvard's W J Bingham, head of the National Collegiate Football Rules Committee, spoke at Wilmington Island about gradual rule changes aimed at player protection and simplicity. He noted differences with professional rules and cited the low college fatality rate as evidence of progress, while acknowledging no single code will fit all levels.
The Dothan Tigers try to match the Bees hoops mark as they win a third straight in Ozark. Bees hold six wins one loss, five and two for Dothan. Bees beat Ozark, Eufaula, Midland City, and Troy. Tigers beat Lanier and Kinston once. Next host Opp Bobcats with Eufaula at home, after a 42-39 win over Eufaula earlier.
Eastern regional results feature East St Louis beating Long Island 68 to 57 and CCNY edging Syracuse 61 to 55 while New York 58, Cornell 53, Boston College 66, Manhattan 57, La Salle 73, Scranton 48, Holy Cross 48, Harvard 42. Midwestern play sees Missouri Valley 63, Ottawa Kansas 1, Bowling Green 66, Findlay 30, Butler 67, DePauw 42, Michigan State 57, Marquette 54. Southern pairings show Clemson 59, Wofford 44, NC State 93, McCrary Eagles 45, Washington and Lee 51, William and Mary 49, Mercer 57, Presbyterian 44, Memphis State 54, Union Univ 40, Georgia Tech 65, Furman 64, Morehead 61, Evansville 37, Kentucky Wesleyan 72, Georgetown Kentucky 57, Tulane 54, LSU 42, David Lipscomb 99, Athens Alabama 43, Howard 36, Birmingham-Southern 35. Southwest matchups list North Texas Aggies 43, Kilgore J. 39, Baylor 57, Texas Aggies 41, Texas Mines 72, New Mexico 42. Far West shows Gonzaga 45, Seattle 42, Oregon State 59, Idaho 39, Montana State 69, Nevada 67.
At Grand Central Palace New York the 34th national motor boat show highlights kept prices near 1947 levels with some bargains. A 42-foot three cabin cruiser sells for 15985 down from 17850 while a 39-foot off shore cruiser with tackle costs 30600. Other items include a four-person “poor man’s yacht” around 3000 and a 168-foot yacht earlier sold for Mexico’s president.
The Interprise Wildcats edged Lanier Poets 25 23 in a tight Wiregrass matchup. Enterprise led 40 5 at the first quarter, trailed at halftime, then pressed ahead in the final period. Tomberlin scored 10, Brookins 9 for the Cats. Day and Mc Bride had eight each for Lanier. In the 3 point game Lanier dominated 23 6.
Two records from the 49 to 0 Michigan win over USC were struck from the books. Statistician Charles Weinstock corrected Chap puis passes counted as forwards to laterals, reducing Chappuis 91 rushing 139 passing 230 total. Michigan still held 491-yard total while Dixie Howell’s 238 remained a separate mark.
Ezzard Charles blasted Archie Moore to the canvas for a full count in the eighth round of a scheduled 15 rounder at Cleveland to maintain his status as the leading NBA challenger for the light heavyweight crown.
Neal G. McClenny of Headland reported a mourning dove banded Apr. 14, 1945 at Milton Wisconsin. The U S Fish and Wildlife Service explains banding helps track migrations and life histories and asks for reports of any bands found to aid wildlife research and management.
A letter signed by Jean W. Aldrich, director of the distribution and migration of birds, discusses procedures and requests the item be returned. The fragment suggests administrative guidance on handling a returned item.
Washington Redskins announce that Harry Gilmer of Alabama will confer with coach Turk Edwards in Washington. Gilmer, a top NFL draft choice, had been training with Alabama for the Sugar Bowl against Tennessee and denied seeking a five year contract at two thousand dollars annually.
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