Tigers Lose Star Back for Pensacola Game
Halfback James Ware Burkett misses the trip due to illness. Gowan and Alfred Parrish will start at halfback with G. Lee and Franklin Patterson at other backfield spots. Dothan High School band accompanies the team for the Pensacola encounter as the Tigers travel to Florida city.
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Pensacola
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Dothany High
Coaches and Fans Clash Over Friday Night Football Rituals
A fragmentary column critiques football coach admiration and game-day theater, comparing coaches with politicians as rituals of praise and crowd appeal. It recalls Alabama’s Rose Bowl history, the 1938 loss to Cal, and notes a long drought before a likely next Rose appearance. The piece also references the 1947 World Series payouts and Tigers players’ winter plans, then mentions Dothan High’s James Ware Burkett out with an injury.
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Tigers Face Florida Dip as Burkett Sits Out
Burkett missing tonight places heavy load on freshman Bubber McGoowan as Auburn Tigers, underdogs, face Florida Gators in a tense Homecoming clash. The other Tiger squad, Auburn, prepares for a tough Homecoming against Florida with similar stakes.
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Auburn Faces Another Jinx In Annual Clash With Florida Gators
Auburn prepares for a pivotal clash with Florida as key players return from injuries. Coach Carl Voss notes Auburn must curb Florida’s front line, while injuries sap Auburn’s depth. Florida grapples with Auburn’s heavy formation as both sides chase a crucial Southeastern Conference win amid weekend gridiron slate.
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Red) Snell
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Bama Squad Enroute For Kentucky Game
Alabama football team travels to Louisville for a Saturday clash with Kentucky. Frank Thomas reports 32 of 33 players likely to play. tackle Dirk Flowers out of shape.
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Newton Eleven Downs Daleville 2 To 0
Newton eleven edges Daleville 2 to 0 as defense dominates the game on a Wednesday afternoon. Waters Benton attempted a pass was intercepted by a Daleville defender. Sullivan and Waters spearheaded Newton’s attack with a 30 yard pass connection in the first quarter.
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Navy and Notre Dame Clash Draw Big Crowd in New York
Strong notes from the day’s big college football slate as Navy prepares to meet Notre Dame in Cleveland before a large crowd. Navy aims to repeat last year’s 32 to 17 victory over the Irish, while Notre Dame had routed Georgia Tech 40 to 7 and Tech 20 to none the night before.
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Major Leagues Draft Only Nine Of 5,400 Players From Minors
In 1946 no many rookies join majors as many players are in service. Seven of the 24 minor leagues had 5400 players drafted but only nine men selected across clubs including Phillies Athletics Giants and Red Sox. Draft cost total about 62500 for nine players. Notable picks include Novikait, Fisk Detourer, Wandley, and Budnick. session ended eight minutes after opening by Commissioner Chandler.
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