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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1946
Page
14
Georgia over Alabama 14 to 0 in a rain affected game with Bobby Trippi delivering a spectacular 39 yard pass and a long TD run. Edwards and Jernigan add scoring as Georgia, led by a rugged line, preserves its perfect season and bolsters claims as top college team.
Dothan Tigers overturn a tight game with a late third quarter push for a 13 to 6 win at home. Arnold and Burkett drive scoring drives while Beck’s kick adds the extra point. Pensacola fights to the end but cannot overcome the rallying Tigers.
Dothan edged Pensacola 13 7 in a high tempo game as Burkett raced 63 yards late in the fourth. Dothan's defense limited Pensacola to 206 rushing yards while their passing attack clicked four of ten with one interception. Linebacker G L Wynn and end Janice McLeod led the Dothan stand in a hard fought contest at home.
Dothan Bees rally to defeat Headland 13 to 12 after trailing by half the game. Key plays include Joe Johnson’s early TD, a third quarter safety by Hasty, and a late scoring drive led by Roney. Bees had just beaten Ashford 13 0.
Florala defeated Ozark 20 to 6 as Florala's Mac McNeil scored twice and Gantt returned a 45 yard interception for a third. Buddy Slay broke loose for Ozark's only score an 80 yard run, with Slay and Riley leading Ozark ground gains.
Tennessee defeats North Carolina 20 to 14 before 35,000 as Walter Slater sparks with a 78-yard punt return and a key five yard sprint past Charlie Justice. Justice also threads a 73-yard scrimmage TD for UNC, while Tennessee answers early with two quick scores.
Alabama B squad led by Ralph and Bob Cochran from Invertown defeated Mississippi 256. The Bees scored early in the first and third and added a late field goal. Alabama capitalized on a blocked punt when Barlow recovered, with Will Alistan and Travis Hicks contributing a 24 yard run and a short dive respectively.
Alabama expects a banner hunting year with Ben Morgan predicting license sales will double last year. He notes high demand from ex servicemen, more licenses shipped to officials, and additional licenses requested after the season opened for small game.
The Wiregrass Foxhunters Association will hold its annual meet from now through the 7th on the Little Choctawhatchee River. E. L. Ansley of Palmerdale is master of hounds. D. H. Oswald will preside at the beach show on Tuesday night. Derby and All-Age Stake run together with separate scoring. $2 entry per dog and member dues apply. Camp near usual grounds, roads out of Dothan. meet details include directions, pavilion, sleeping space, and camp amenities available locally.
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