Pensacola Powerhouse Defeats Dothan In Heavy Loss
The Dothan Tigers were crushed by Pensacola, a defeat not matched since 1240. The article notes star players Creel and Laye missing, impact of their absence, and compares Bay High’s close game with Pensacola. It looks ahead to Panama City and plans a possible Wiregrass Basketball League shakeup as Geneva County plans a new league.
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Tigers
Selma
Pensacola
Dothan
Jack Creel
Doug Laye
Laye
Lanter
Florala
Panama City
Bay High Eleven
Bay
Pensacolans
Ray
Wich
Jack Howater
Tigers Cagers
M. W. Merritt
Columbia
Hartford
Geneva County
Aleady
Geneva
Witegrass
Kentucky Beats Florida as Sullivan Leads With 61 Yard Drive
In Lexington, Kentucky, star back Sullivan sparked a 61 yard march late in the game to seal a 40 6 Florida scoring drought as Kentucky topped Florida 34 6. Kentucky’s Parilli threw for 109 yards and hit Jamerson for a 11 yard score while the Wildcats ground out 940 yards rushing and air to win their eighth game. Florida’s Sullivan struggled early but the Florida offense stalled against Kentucky’s strong line.
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Lexington
Ken
Ducky
Yass
Domino Iucel
Kentucky
Florida
Schminsze
Lorida
Kim French
Emery Clark
Haywood Sullivan
Leskover Sharp
Guar
Jamerson
Dothan
Parilli Tay
Ben Zaranka
Parilli
Vito Pari
Babe
Bob Gait
Lefkover
Jamereon
Parillis
Theler
Jamesson
Cit Laws Fon
Gain
Pensacola rout overs Dothan Tigers in 33 0 clash
Pensacola led 19 0 at half then pulled away, routing crippled Dothan Tigers 33 0 at Wiregrass Stadium. A struggling Dothan team missing key players was overwhelmed by Pensacola scoring in every quarter with strong defense and a dominant ground game. Meanwhile Marianna defeated Bonifay 21 6 to extend its win streak to six.
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Dothan Tiger
Wiregrass Stadium
Tigers
Pensacola
Dothan
Jim Scroggins
Florida
Doug Laye
Halfuack
Yack Creel
Botha
Pensacolars
Blue Devils Rally in Yardage Battle and Gridiron Notes
The report details period structure and key plays as the Blue Devils, led by Urquhart on a 70 yard gallop, respond in a back and forth game. Marshall adds a 45 yard touchdown dash while Medlock and teammates contribute as Marianna earns first downs and yardage against Bonifay.
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Blue Devils
Uarty Urquhart
Marshall
Medlock
Ceneral Stanger
Isawell
AL Pmrquhert
Howel Minor
Bonifay
Beal Bain
Marianna
Gritfin
Mon
Bill
Srews
Hayes
Dudley
Anna
Marienna
Honitay’s
Mississippi State Routs Auburn 27-0 in Second Half
Mississippi State surged past Auburn 27-0 after a scoreless first half. Tom Rushing ran 89 yards for State’s first TD, Pete Polovina, J. C. Baughman, and Steve Clark added scores as Auburn threatened briefly with a lone early field goal. Max Stainbrook kicked three extra points. This marked State’s 11th win in the series and first Auburn appearance on State College field.
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Tom Rushing
Pete Folovinn
Larl Baughman
Steve Clark
Audur
Mississippi State
State
Auburn
Johnny Wallis
Lee Hayley
Pete Palovina
Jim McGowan
Ion State
J. C. Baughman
Vicksburg
Seminary
Miss
Gil Verderber
Max Stainbrook
State College
Bilt
Auburn Camp Rucker On Back Progra
A weekly program at the Houston Hotel features former Notre Dame star Johnny Murphy and Auburn backfield coach as principal speakers. A film of Alabama or Auburn play will be shown and Camp Rucker personnel will perform a special feature.
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Houston
Chip Officers
Johnny Murphy
Notre Dame
Auburn
Alabama
Camp Rucker
Rucker
Blakely Cats Fall to Rehobeth 21-7 in Friday Clash
Rehobeth Rebels claimed their fourth win of the season defeating Blakely 21 to 2. Donnyn Merritt starred with three rushing touchdowns 36 63 and two yards plus three extra points. Blakely’s J C Rogers scored on a first quarter pass with Rogers also adding an extra point. For Camilla 48 Donalsonville 6 Donalsonville Indians were outmatched as Camilla opened with 24 points in the first quarter. Roy Jones connected with Kent Hardy for Donalsonville’s lone score in the second quarter. Kenneth Herring and Jones led Donalsonville’s effort.
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Marianna
Bulldogs
Bonifay Blue Devils
Benny Joe Dudley
Carl Marshall
Mediney
Catholic
Chipley
Catholic High
Pensacola
Tigers
Nanshin
Herb Walls
Harvey Hayes
Mitchell
Hollon
Harrell
Rehobeth
Rehobeth Rebels
Blakely
Donnyn Merritt
Atl
Martin
Alvie ‘Lewis
Carter
Camilla
D'Ville
Donalsonville
Winness
Donalsonville Indians
Caspilla
Roy Jones
Kent Hardy
Kenneth Herring
Jones
Donalsonvile
Cagnlia
Dohalsonville
Six Man Football Playoff Thursday at Wiregrass Stadium
Six Man playoff doubleheader Thursday night at Wiregrass Stadium features undefeated Southside Wildcats and Minnie T Blockbusters meeting for final standings after last week’s semi finals. The main event pits the winners for first and second while the losers vie for third and fourth.
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Bil Bailey
South Side Bobcats
Minnie T
Darby
Clath
Wiregrass
Wayne Gibson
Jerry Creel
Ashford and Hartford Gridiron Return Game Set
Ashford and Hartford will meet in a return contest Wednesday night at seven on Hartford's gridiron. Ashford won the first game in Ashford by 386 points.
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Hartford
Ashford
Dothan Golf Team Plans Pro Amateur Tour Entry
Dothan Country Club intends to form a pro amateur team led by Pat Poyner sur slarvara Jim Perry and club pro Telfair Ghigto to compete in the pro amateur tournament at Pensacola Naval Air Station course on Thursday November 9.
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Pat Poyner
Sur Slarvara
Jim Perry
Telfair Ghigto
Dothan Country
Free Golf Lessons for Women At Dothan Club
A six week program at Dothan Country Club offers free golf lessons to women members and Camp Rucker attendees under club pro Telfair Ghinto. Classes run each Wednesday at 10 for about an hour with equipment provided, and a women's golf association will be formed with officer elections.
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Dothan Country Club
Telfair Ghinte
Lub Pro
Camp Rucker
Ghiote
Ghisto
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