Dothan Tigers Hope To Face Stronger Outside Schedules
The Dothan Tigers seek tougher opponents within a nine game schedule under Alabama rules to boost attendance and rival Georgia and Florida teams. Coaches weigh travel to Georgia and Florida for occasional outside games while preparing for Baker High School on November 10. Many veterans have joined the military services, leaving co captain Ralph Money as the sole recent draftee to be called. Growth in crowds and an expanded schedule could lift turnout beyond current levels.
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Attendance surge marks South college basketball season
The article notes a small number of available players this year and a high demand for proven substitutes. College game attendance in the South already surpasses last year’s record with 17 colleges totaling 453,391 in attendance. Georgia Tech leads with 90,000 across five games, while V. M. I. draws 2,000, Alabama 26,000, and Auburn 15,000 for three to five games.
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Sellout Predicted for Alabama Georgia Rivalry at Legion Field
Birmingham AP reports a sellout crowd of 23 000 is expected for the Alabama Georgia game at Legion Field. Georgia coach Butts dampens optimism about injuries while Alabama coach Thomas contends his defense must be improved as both teams prepare for a tough tilt. Alabama boasts a 41 0 win over Kentucky and Georgia edged LSU 13 12. Auburn hosts Presbyterian with reserves likely to see action.
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PGA Tour Slated In Southern Towns
NewYork AP reports at least four and possibly seven southern cities will host top golfers in a winter PGA Tour run starting November 23 in Portland. Confirmed events include Beetown Florida, Miami, Charlotte, Greensboro and Durham with cash prizes ranging from 5 000 to 16 000 dollars. Tentative dates list New Orleans Gulfport and Pensacola in February.
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Yellow Jackets Prep For Blue Devil Tilt
Tech’s Yellow Jackets completed a thorough scrimmage in preparation for Saturday’s game with Duke. Coach W A Alexander indicated Jack Glenn, a 214 pound sophomore, would start at tackle alongside Charlie Murdock at left end, with Dorough transferred from the Navy.
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Auburn Loses Third Center During Season
Auburn Coach Carl Voyles reports the Tigers lost their third center of the season as Coker Barton left for the Army. Regular center Tex Warrington and reserve Howard Ballhound along with Roland Crump are injured, leaving only Billy Bowles as available pivot help.
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Navy line voted best of week by AP in major undated note
The entire Navy line earned the Associated Press honor as the outstanding football linemen of the week after productive showings in recent games. The unit includes Bramsett, Whitmore, Delamee, Marin, Chase, Gilham, Marlin, Serrigo, Prewitt, Poole, Smith, Young, Ferraro, Fathauer and others, praised for opening gaps and stifling Notre Dame.
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Tulsa
Birney Poole
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Dartmouth
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Southern California
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Iowa State
War Relief Games Net 328,000,000
Chicago AP reports the 18 major leagues contributed to the National War Fund and American Red Cross through last season’s relief baseball games. Commissioner K M Landis announced an additional 1.59 million increase, bringing the total to about 9.555 million, split between countries. American League contributed 20,799.27 and National League 122,270.53 to the effort.
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Marin Mantertand Jor Mall in Grey Worldcar
A Marin man is involved in a local incident at a Grey Worldcar mall. Authorities say the event occurred over a Sunday and Monday span with limited details available. Police investigate possible property damage and testimonies from witnesses are awaited.
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Grid Attendance Above Last Year
A national AP survey shows college football attendance up nearly 23 percent from 1943. From 72 colleges, 598,5RI fans attended five home games, up to 24,330, with the Southwest leading gains at 60 2 percent, the South 44 percent, the East 28 percent, the Midwest 15 percent, and the Far West 153 percent. Southern California tops with 105,000 in five home games. Minnesota and Michigan show declines.
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Washington’s Frank Filchock Elevates Passing Pace
Franklin Filchock of the Washington Redskins emerges as a prolific passer, posting 58 completions in 9% attempts over four games. He surpasses noted peers and reshapes the NFL quarterback landscape, while veterans Baugh and Oren fade from top roles as the young star leads with precision.
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Lowe's Entry Tied In Fox Hunt Meet
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