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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1931
Page
1
Alex Jourain of New Haven Conn defeated Boots Antley a Southeast Alabama welterweight in a ten round main event at Marianna American Legion Boxing Show. Jourain used weight advantage with hard combinations and timely boxing to outpoint Antley who fought gamely to the end.
Former American Open champion Joe Farrell, as told to Alan Gould, emphasizes relaxed knees and body pivot for a smooth drive, warns against stiff stance and overemphasis on distance, cites Willie Macfarlane’s four ball lesson and notes accuracy over sheer power, with Johnny Farrell illustrating correct form.
Change of tactics. His crouching style netted him most, however. More than nine hundred fans viewed the splendid program of boxing and strength exhibitions in the Marianna stadium, and all went away highly pleased. Results of the preliminaries are Buck Buchanen lost to Kid Harmon, Kid Gander won from Monroe Spivey, Kid Sparks knocked out Bulldog Martin in the third round, and Owen Sampson won a technical knockout over Wilton Antley.
Classified ads in the Eagle provide fast, affordable results for readers. Look through the listings for free notices and potential opportunities, including theatre ticket giveaways and local deals. Check the classifieds regularly to spot items that match personal interests and needs.
The text notes spending time in the woods and not forcing shots to recover ground. It warns against attempting wild drives or risky approach shots. The piece hints at training routines for balance and consistency, including practice on the tee and fairways to improve accuracy.
W. B. Paterson reports Auburn football will play on Turkey Day in Montgomery against South Carolina, with Chet Wynne confirming the Alabama capital as the site. The schedule also includes Birmingham-Southern opener and a mid season Tulane clash, boosted by a fast backfield and ends.
Auburn Alabama May 2 Special The annual state short course for 4-H girls of Alabama will be held at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute Auburn from June 2 to 6 Four outstanding club girls in each district will attend with plans to share projects and learn leadership skills during the five day event.
The legislature, with 23 of 50 calendar days left, debates education needs and statutes. Senator Coma Garrett of Clarke chairs the committee as over 600 bills remain on calendar or in committees. A conference on Beebe bus and truck bills seeks to resolve Senate House differences while Alabama Public Service Commission rate rules loom. Horse racing with pari mutuel betting is on the Senate calendar for Mobile and Montgomery.
County home demonstration agents select county winners for the big 4-H event. Miss Bess Fleming says Auburn training covers leadership foods clothing home improvement health poultry and more. Winners receive further training to become county leaders, with recreation and entertainment included.
Mrs. Robert D. Shores wears a brown and white knitted sports costume with a dark brown dress, white bodice, white scarf with brown monogram, brown and white chok er beads, a brown beret, and brown and white shoes. The piece appears amid classifieds and mentions free theatre tickets at The Eagle office and a college talk by Dr. Bradford Knapp at Alabama Polytechnic Institute.
New Orleans cotton market shows figures for open high low close and price differentials. Futures for July October December traded with notable highs and lows, settling around 950 to 1028 across contracts.
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