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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1945
Page
7
Prognosticators discuss Derby prospects with betting odds and trainer opinions as fans prepare for a crowded race day. Misweet is a long shot, Jeep 23 Hoon among favorites, and crowd attention promises a suspenseful two minutes of racing before the event moves on to nearby sports chatter.
The article discusses Voyles experimenting with multiple offensive schemes including singly wingback and unbalanced lines, comparing them to Pop Warner and Rockne T formations. It notes attempts with ggkle wing and spread concepts, aiming for a system that clicks like past innovations.
Byron Nelson, son of Toledo, held a six stroke edge as the Canadian PGA Open entered its second round in Montreal. He shattered the Tilsmere course record with a fine under Part 3. Harold McSpaden of Danford Maine and Jimmy Eines of Chicago trailed, each carding 6s. A crowd of 8,000 was disappointed when Sam Snead, top linkster from White Sulphur Springs West Virginia, failed to arrive in time to compete.
NEWMARKET Eng AP Standing room only signs were displayed at hotels and eating places as spectators flocked for the derby amid peace in Europe. About 6,000 to 10,000 Americans were expected, many in uniform, with 27 of Britain's top three-year-olds entered for the mile and a half event over Newmarket's July course. Favorite Dante, Sir Eric Cholson's brown colt, was listed among contenders.
Heavy rains threaten track conditions at Churchill Downs with the field possibly reduced to fourteen. Hoop, Jr. Pot O Luck and Jeep lead public choices while trainer Ben Jones and jockey Eddie Arcaro loom large in a race expected to spotlight a Woolf Arcaro riding duel. About 60,000 spectators expected.
In a tight city league clash Rainer and Dr Pepper claim wins while Dothan Ice Cream leads the standings. The event summary notes a top position for Dothan Glass at 45 games won and a strong 205 point percentage run by Dothan Ice Cream, with Ir. Pepper close behind.
W Nevett rides Lord Rosebery's Midas as Dante loses eye may sway expert bets. English birdmen back Stanhope Joel's Chamossaire while Aga Khan's Fordham and Mannchehr gain support. King George's Rising Light also entered.
Crisman wins the Southeastern PGA Sectional at Orlando after a 67 77 finish for 145 total. Willie MacFarlane settles second at 290 with a 73 final round. Roy Horan places third at 143 as prize money totals stretch from 150 to 92.50 for top finishers. George Norrie withdraws after morning round with 455-83.
The Southwest Conference has finalized its football slate for 1945, totaling fifty-one games, matching the prewar 1942 schedule as draft cut manpower. Mobile Bears surged back into pennant contention by defeating Chattanooga.
In the American League Detroit defeated Cleveland 3 to 2 and Philadelphia beat Boston 5 to 4 while St Louis routed Chicago 66. Brooklyn downed New York 4 to 10 in the National League also Boston 7 to 3 over Philadelphia and Cincinnati 7 over Pittsburgh 3 and Chicago 4 over St Louis 6. In the Southern Association Atlanta won 3 to 2 against New Orleans and Mobile 8 to 2 over Chattanooga with Little Rock 11 Nashville 4 and Memphis 5 Birmingham 4.
In Atlanta yesterday a rare unassisted triple play occurred with the bases loaded. Infielder Barden speared a line drive, stepped on third, and retired the runner from second, completing the play.
The listings mark multiple showings at the theater with new releases and doubles. Performers include Teetty Grable Dick Haymey Ranaldo Chestar Morrie Buster Crabbe Tom Tyler Larry Parke Jeanne Bates and others in a packed weekly slate featuring westerns romances and crime dramas across Saturday Sunday Monday and midweek shows.
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