Freshmen May Play With Varsity In 5
Freshmen may join varsity squads next fall as colleges consider relaxing the freshman eligibility rule. Across major conferences discussions aim to allow first-year players in football and possibly other sports, with several schools already moving to cut football durations. Meetings loom across conferences to decide on potential changes amid wartime strains.
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Wiregrass News Originates In Marianna Each Morning
J Walter Kynes reports from a distant point as his 30 minute show airs at 7 15 a m Monday through Saturday. His remote broadcasts reach Marianna Chipley and nearby areas via Woof studios and transmitter.
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Willys Truck Ad Offers 4-Ton 2-Wheel Drive
Local ad lists a Willys 4-Ton truck model with 2-wheel drive pricing up to 24 months financing. Syfrett Motors, Inc. at 1278 Oates Ph is the dealer and contact point for the offer.
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Enterprise Weevils Backed in Alabama Florida League Move
Backers of the Boll Weevils pledged support at a Enterprise city hall meeting, with about 2 percent of baseball fans vowing to back the club in the Alabama Florida League. The event also cleared 1950 season obligations and Panama City fans planned a meeting to pledge funds for an entry from that resort city.
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Tigers Rally To Shade Apalachicola Quintet 57-53
Dothan Tigers return home and edge Apalachicola 57 to 53 after trailing at halftime. Worden led Apalachicola with 18 points, Worthy scored 13 for Dothan, while Edwin Worthy went 9 for 9 from the line and the Bees beat Rehobeth 55-38 earlier in the prelim.
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New Brockton Ends Tufaula Win Streak
New Brockton defeated Eufaula 56 44 to snap the Bees’ run, leading 23 5 after one period and 46 28 at the halves. Carroll scored 11 for New Brockton while Jordan led Eufaula with 20, Grider and Jenkins each with nine.
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Newton Climbs In Western Division Tops Meet
The Wiregrass Basketball League standings show Newton Wolverine boys rising to third in the West after beating Samson and Slocomb, while Abbeville Yellow Jackets extend a six game win streak to lead the East. Hartford remains the West leader with five straight league wins, and Midland City and Slocomb share second in BY. The East standings feature Headland as the new defensive leader, while scoring leads tilt toward Abbeville and Ashford.
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Hogan Leads Pack In Phoenix Open First Round
Ben Hogan returned to competition at Phoenix Country Club and shot 65 to lead the field of 124 in the $10,000 Phoenix Open. Law, Litt, and Harbert trailed by one stroke, with Mangrum, Boros, and Bulla two back. Demaret and Middlecoff struggled, while Mangrum played through a back injury.
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Ozark Eagles Edge Troy In Overtime Thriller
In a varsity thriller Ozark Eagles beat Troy 48 40 in overtime after a 40 40 tie at end of regulation Judah hit the winning field goal. Popwell led Troy with 21 points Reynolds added 18 for Ozark. Troy won the B game 32 16 as Wright scored eight for Ozark. Ozark travels to Coffee Springs tonight for a Wiregrass Basketball League game.
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Auburn Drills Delayed And Donkey Basketball Postponed
Auburn drills and a donkey basketball game at Rehoboth gym were postponed due to war and draft uncertainties. Proceeds from the March 26 event were to fund the Rehobeth PTA. Governor Gordon Persons seeks to replace coach Bart Brown.
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Ladies Day Winners At Dothan Country Club
Mrs. Marie Flowers and Mrs. Marcellus Spann won the putting contest during Ladies Day at Dothan Country Club. Bach needed 18 putts for nine holes shedding light on the weekly event which also saw Mrs. Marjorie Baughman post a 58 for nine holes in a special feature. The Wednesday program begins with a women’s golf class at 30 dollars.
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WIRE ERARG AT ALL GAMES TONIGHT
Tonight schedule lists multiple high school and college matchups across divisions. Matches include Colquitt vs Camilin, Enterprise vs Ghinter, Bonifay vs Coltondale, Andalusia vs Kinston, and Hartford vs Secomb, with regional pairings such as Headland vs Abbeville and Columbia vs Ashford among others.
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