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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1946
Page
16
Dan Morgan announces a Wiregrass Quarterback Club plan to unite fans across the region not just Dothan. Aiming for a $100 initiation, the group seeks sports films speakers and clean rivalry to curb friction among towns.
Newcomer Red Bird will wrestle in Dothan at the Fairgrounds Tuesday at eight. He teams with Kali Pasha to face George Thomas and Don Keene in a tag match. Keene returns as a wrestler after refereeing, while Thomas is a boxer turned grappler seeking more kicks.
Alabama State League All Stars meet Troy Trojans in Troy Monday night with Cyclone Carl Johnson to start. Dothan trio Lindsey Bohannon and Johnson in starting nine. Catchings targets lineup from every club except Troy. Johnson and Lindsey form the Star battery. Trojans likely lineup includes King Gilbert Menish Bozick Thrasher Paisley Murray Identola and a pitcher.
An 1866 patent typewriter was donated to the Lane County Museum by chairman Cal M. Young. The machine was used by Dr. J W Ford, former president of Pillsbury Academy in Minnesota, and by Mrs Young's father.
Mrs Edith Purdy aged 28 of Newton Falls has divorced Myron N Purdy. She plans to marry Myron P Purdy aged 58 in the near future.
Tuesday night events at the Fairgrounds draw large crowds under the Dothan post of WEW. Fans from Dothan and nearby communities have shown strong interest in the popular matches.
George Hamer of Columbus Ga captured the 40th Southern Amateur at Birmingham beating Charlie Harper of Jacksonville 6 5 in 36 holes. The University of Georgia intercollegiate champ led from the start, turned in a five up margin after 27 holes, then sealed the victory with late holes. Arnold Blim won the second flight title at Macon, defeating Robert Franklin.
Gulf Coast and Inland fishmen, about 1200 strong, plan the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Mobile Bay August 5 to 7. A 1941 turnout of 800 anglers from 16 states is noted. war postponements are cited. Tarpon, sharks, and other species key for points. boats begin gathering off Dauphin Island the weekend before start.
Creamers remain atop the Dothan Softball League midway through the season with three losses in TIT games. Kingan Packers ACL Engineers and the American Legion Legionnaires also sit in the first division with multiple wins, while the Engineers beat Coca Cola Battlers 6-5 and the Creamers edged Colonial Bakers 5-4 after a rain delay and Fourth of July break.
Tuesday night opened the round up with a look at the first half schedule and a revised card is promised for the mid summer stretch. Rivers across the region show mud and high water with catfish activity varying by location.
The Alabama Department of Conservation weekly report notes conditions in Dale County at Lake Tholocco with muddy water and high bass activity. Bream are reported as biting, aligning with angler expectations for the period.
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