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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1951
Page
2
Columbia remains the sole undefeated major team as Kentucky and Oklahoma A M pursue wins, with LIU, Indiana, and Kansas State also posting strong showings. The column notes a California upset of Long Island and tight battles for top conference standings across major leagues.
Kentucky's cagy Wildcats, undefeated in conference play, face four SEC opponents this week starting with Tulane. Despite a single loss, Kentucky remains highly ranked. Columbia leads national polls. The slate includes LSU, Mississippi State, and Mississippi with varied opponents and venue notes across the Southeastern conference.
New Brockton, one of the strongest Class A teams in the second district, posted a nine wins seven losses record totaling 885 points for and 697 against. Jimity Jordan leads with 19 ppg, Joe provides about 12 ppg. The team beat Baker Hill 77 33, Pleasant Home 75 39, Rawley 2 38, Florala 60 25, Biba 3 52, Eufaula 56 44, Louisville 66 37, and lost to Kinston 43 29 4, Straughn 38 26, Pataki 50 48 in overtime. Next game at home Friday.
Dothan's Tigers ride a four game win streak as they face top Alabama and Florida teams. They travel to Marianna for a return with the Bulldogs, to Selma for a key clash, and then a rematch with Lanier in Montgomery, aiming to even scores and maintain momentum.
New York Giants manager Leo Durocher outlines a goal to add a true reliever to shore up pitching. He notes Irvin’s improving form and Bobby Thomson’s potential long ball as key strengths while planning a training camp in St. Petersburg. Durocher also mentions catcher depth with Ray Noble and Whitey Lockman moving to first base to free Monte Irvin for the outfield.
Lew Worsham captured the $10,000 Phoenix Open at Phoenix Country Club with a final 18 holes of 70 a 379 total 12 under par. Lloyd Mangrum Chick Harbert Jim Faries and Cary Middlecoff finished nearby as Worsham sealed the victory with an eight foot putt on the final green.
Auburn Alabama dairymen recall the danger of winter grazing losses as severe cold stresses feed supplies. Extension dairy specialist J R Parrish warns many relied on grazing and neglected hay reserves, stressing producers to harvest ample quality hay now for insurance against another harsh winter. Florida records note a high elevation of 325 feet.
Claire Doran, a 27 year old Cleveland golfer, defeated defending champion Polly Riley 3 and 2 to win the Doherty women's tournament in Miami. Doran, who began playing at 13, led on the final nine holes and expressed surprise at her victory.
Savannah golfer Manley captured the Florida winter golf championship in St Augustine. He trailed early as Hobark Jameson of Altus, Oklahoma led by two strokes to the 7th hole but Manley evened with two birdies and beat Jameson on the 23rd green.
The executive committee of the league will meet in Dothan tonight at six thirty. Secretary Harvey Bodiford announced the session to discuss possible schedule changes and other business.
The Bajos Periods are shown in boldface type beginning at the Maces and lasting about one and a half to two hours. The Minor Periods appear in Fi lar type and are of shorter duration.
United States will send a Walker Cup golf squad to England in May led by Captain Willie Turnesa. The nine man team includes Frank Stranahan McHale Bud Ward and Ike McHale, with several others from the Amateurs ranks. The group will compete against England at Birkdale May 11 and 12, reflecting ongoing British scrutiny of supposed amateurism in American golf.
Parson Bob Richards of La Verne California plans to challenge Cornelius Warmerdam’s world pole vault record of 15 feet 8 1 2 inches. Richards, 24, vaulted 15 feet 1 inch at Millrose Games but failed at 15-2. He believes he has several good years ahead and notes Warmerdam achieved 15 feet 4 inches later in his career.
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