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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1950
Page
8
Eddie Dyer discusses strength and lineup for the Dodgers and Cardinals in a winter talks piece. He touts potential pitching depth with Pollet Brecheen Lanier Munger and Staley while noting outfield options and infield backups and questions about veteran form.
New York AP Bradley University and two Kentucky teams, Western Kentucky and Kentucky, were labeled favorites with upset chances in the National Invitation Tournament opening at Madison Square Garden. Odds listed Bradley as 7-2, Western Kentucky 4-1, Kentucky 5-1, with other seeds including Saint Bonaventure, Duquesne, LaSalle, Syracuse, Niagara and Long Island University.
Louis, billed as the heavyweight king, faced off in a lacksadaisical exhibition before about 2,000 spectators at Wire Russ Stadium. Talma Merrit, a Draper prison inmate, served as the would-be challenger but the bout devolved into a farce and was stopped in the fourth round. Louis admitted he is not in shape, plans a South American tour, and says none of the current heavies has faced him.
Samson iStall-Corresportt reports football fever as Coach Alva Hawke faces a 10 game slate starting September 15 at Geneva with Enterprise, Hartford, Brantley, Ozark, Slocomb and Elba on the schedule. Principal Sorrells hopes the roster grows into a strong unit led by Harold Alford and veterans Jenkins, Wyatt, Crews, Jett, Wood, Holley, Stokes, Webster, and Howell.
AP reports the $10 000 Miami Beach Open golf tournament opens Thursday at Normandy Isle and Bayshore Country Club. About 250 pros and amateurs are entered, replacing the Miami International foursomes. Palmer of Badin NC shot 263 eight under par at La Goree CC in the pro am, becoming an early favorite. Burke Jr. of White Plains WV, who won the St Petersburg Open last week, also remains a top contender with 27 12 under par.
Georgia Power Co offered its Atlanta transportation system for sale after a Securities and Exchange Commission inquiry. The utility seeks bids by April 17, with Atlanta Transit Lines reporting average annual operating revenue around $9,000 over the past five years.
Dr C D Soule of the Methodist Mission for World Peace spoke to Chipley High School students during a district Methodist leaders convention. Introduced by the local church’s master, he shared experiences from Germany and England and discussed peace goals.
Fifty hopefuls auditioned for Dothan High School football as official practice began under Coach Rip Hewes. Key players including Jack Creel return, while Juan Evans is missing due to an ear infection. Practices will extend three weeks with a scrimmage likely before the week ends.
Bonifay Blue Devils coach J ach Davis posted the 1950 football schedule with games against Chattahoochee Graceville Crestview Chipley DeFuniak Springs Niceville Matlianne Milton Port St. Joe and others marked as home or away across September to November.
Miami Beach police arrest a Cincinnati ex convict and associate of Detroit mob figure Harry Fleischer in a jewel robbery targeting Mrs Hayes. The bandit seized a diamond ring and jeweled pin, valued around 1600. Monk, linked to Fleischer, claimed $019 recovered as evidence. He faces charges of robbery and incitement.
WEST FALM BEACH Camp notes show manager Red Rolfe posting Detroit Tigers lineup with one open spot as veteran players and newcomers vie for positions. Frank lineup details include Aron Robinson and Johnny Lipon, with Dick Kryhoski and Gerry Priedy among new arrivals, while other camps note Don Mueller and Wes Westrum involvement and Cuban Mineso explains Havana delay.
Ralph Pyburn, captain of Auburns 1949 football team, was named supervisor of the Prichard recreation department today, highlighting a transition from college football leadership to city recreation administration.
Four major league pitchers who won seven games last season joined seven players who agreed to terms on Tuesday. The World Champion Yankees signed Vic Raschi Yogi Berra and Ken Heintzelman Robin Roberts. Howie Pollet joined the Cardinals, Jack Graham with the Browns and Kermit Wahl with the Athletics. Salaries were Raschi 30000 Pollet 25000 Heintzelman and Roberts each 1700?
George King the Moris Harvey scoring ace clinched the 1950 college basketball individual scoring title. Through 20 games he totaled 923 points including last night’s game with West Virginia Wesleyan, leading Nate Delong by 139 points at 786. Paul Arian led major schools with 705, edging George Dempsey at 704. these four are the only players above 100 points.
In Augustine Florida AP reports Marjorie Lindsay of Decatur and Jil met Mrs Maurice Ghek of Baltimore in the 26th annual Florida East Coast Rol tourney round robin. Ghek shot 77 in qualifying while Edean Anderson led qualifiers with 12 under par and Poly Riley from Fort Worth held third with 73.
Encyclopaedia Britannica notes certain Roman arenas were adaptable for full scale naval battles, with structures and basins capable of flooding for mock sea combat. The claim highlights ancient engineering and entertainment practices in Rome.
Tucson AP reports umpire Summers explains new baseball rule changes allow officials to call obvious unsportsmanlike actions that block a double play. The emphasis is on letting runners or batters be called out for blatant interference, with managers voicing concerns about enforcement during the season.
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