Second Guessin' L'AFFAIRE COTTONWOOD in wiregrass
Brantley coach Alford defends a controversial walking play used against Cottonwood in a Brantley game. He claims it legal and explains the setup, while critics call it unsportsmanlike and unfair. The exchange cites Coach Neyland and past uses, with local readers weighing in on the tactic.
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L'Affaire
Ballian
Brantley
Gettanwood Coan
WM. C. Carroll
Jeter
Cottonwood
Carroll
Bob Neyland
Tennessee
Jor Megel
Union University
LaGrange High School
Van Buren Brother Promoted To LSU Varsity
ATLANTA (UP) Ebert Van Buren promoted from freshman to LSU varsity as injuries shuffled the backfield. Coach Bernie Moore noted the move fills gaps caused by knee injuries to Zobe Tot and Bill Schroll while praising Ebert’s speed on the freshman squad. LSU plans to prep him for the Mississippi State game on Nov. 15 at Baton Rouge.
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Atlanta
Ebert van Buren
Steve
LSU
Philadelphia Eagles
Bernie Moore
Ebert
TSU
Zobe Tot
Bill Schroll
Tigers
Iore
van Buren
Okinawa
Tiger
Mississippi State
Baton Rouge
Clarions
Auburn
Carl Vowles
Mall McQuire
McKeesnourt
Palin
Vowles
Sqvuageen FC
Arnold Bates
Suet
Vanderbilt
Faten
Georgia
Jackson- Vile
Passer
Johnny Rauch
Fiorda
Ray Wolffrank
Gators
Rauch
Furman
Rickey Hesitates On Dodgers Manager in 1948
Brooklyn’s Branch Rickey refused to name a 1948 Dodgers manager, saying a decision would come by March 1 after private trips and discussions with staff. Reporters pressed for specifics as Rickey avoided naming candidates or confirming talks with Leo Durocher.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyn Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Dodger
Leo Duracher
Richey
Chestertian
Montague Street
Rickey
Brook Iyn
Miami
Dee
Leo
Bush
Durocher
Burt Shotten
Dodgers
Perrant
Jon Shoe
Peo
Wiregrass Week: Key High School Football Pairings
Weekend slate features Enterprise Wildcats at Hartford Bulldogs in a toss up clash. Geneva County’s Cats visit Ozark Eagles, while Troy heads to Elba and Ashford hosts Newville. Other notable games include Slocomb and Blakely prep matchups with various rivals.
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Qfiedk
Yy. Herring
Abbeville
Taursvilh Ashford
Newville
Columbia
Headland
Dothan
Eufaula
Troy
Elba
Hartford
Enterprise
Graceville
Catholic & Midland City
Samsi Marianna
Tate
Ozark
Greenville
Rehoboth
Blakely
Slocomb
Vicksburg
Young Jr. If
Ashford
Fufaula
FIS
Chipley
Blountstown
Enterprise Wildcats
Russell Taylor
Coffee County High School
Hartford Bulldogs
Lonny Wise
Geneva County High School
Bulldogs
Andalusia
Wildcats
Ozark Eagles
Geneva County
Cats
Ralph Toole
Luke Whetstone
Columbia Lions
Headland Rams
Ashford Yellow Jackets
Bill Lewis
Newville Bearcats
Troy Elba
Samson
Rehobeth Panthers
Warren Jones
Abbeville Yellow Jackets
Louisville
Brainard Richards
Slocomb Red Tops
Florida Industrial School
Nation's top passing duo Conerly Poole holds lead
In a mixed college football stats showdown, Conerly and Poole retain the nation's best passing combo as Poole extends his reception total to 27 for 247 yards while other pairs like Swiacki and Edwards add modest gains. Drake's Bienemann moves to second in receptions with 25 for 285 yards, and Georgia's Edwards climbs to fourth with 23 catches for 376 yards.
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Lindy Berry
Texas Christian
Oman
Walter Bolden
Richmond
Jackie Jensen
California
Penny
Jae Gert
Georgia
Warry Ghaul
Mian
Zach Chard
Vanderbuilt
Dan Edwards
George Brodnay
Georgia Tech
Vanderbitt
New York Ct
Aus Birney Poole
Marestsip
Hill Schacki
Colandia
Tom Bienemann
Drake
Dan Kalyards
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
Pool
Charlie Conerly
Swiacki
Army
Columbian
Cornell
Sveneni Conseceniy
Bienemann
Town State Teachers
Edwards
Bulldogs
Clemson
Vincent Cisterna
Flagstaff State
Fred Wend
Tesas Mines
Charlie "Choe - Choo’ Justice
North Carolina
Eufaula Rooters Confident of Upset Victory
Eufaula High School fans plan a motorcade of about 200 cars to cheer the Tigers in Wiregrass Stadium as they aim to upset the Dothan Tigers. The Eufaula band will perform, and the game marks the first public appearance of the new City Six-Man Football League with two or three early games for seat access.
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the Eagle
Alford
Carroll
Ghent
Eufaula
Eufaula Tigers
Dick McGowan
Dothan Tigers
Hewes
Hawater
Harkins
Wiregrass Stadium
Eufaula High School
Dothan
Eufaula Eleven
Pame
New City
Crawford Mosley
Mosley
Talladega
Rip Hewes
Eufauhe
Bil Lewis
Tiger Bees
Fineaula
Homecoming Friday For Columbia Lions
The Columbia Lions host Chester Lee's Heaa land Rams Friday night in homecoming festivities led by Charley Finney. Campbellton high school band will perform during the game. Columbia aims to rebound after losses to Rainbridge and Tuskegee while Rams seek improvement after losses to Ashford and Newville and a win over Abbeville.
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Columbia
Columbia Lions
Charley Finney
Chester Lee
Heaaland Rams
Campbellton
Fla
Laeus
Lee
Rainbridge
Tuskegee
Bat
Wicksbur
Newville
Geneva
Ashford Yellow Jackets
Rams
Ashford
Abbeville
Vicksburg
Clayton
Donalsonville
Motorcycle Daredevils Set For Sunday Flat-CourSe Races
Daredevil riders from three states travel to Dothan for a nine event program at the Dothan Fairgrounds track west of Headland highway. Time trials start at 1 pm with first race at 2 pm. About 30 riders from the southeast compete in novice, amateur and expert classes led by Ed Rusk and Cal Downing with entries including Chambliss, Delong and Rogers.
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Dothan
Dothan Fairgrounds
Headland Highway
Dothan Motorcycle Club
Ed Rusk
Columbus
Herman Dahlke
Tuscaloosa
Pete Fosse
Tampa
Fla
Cal Downing
Lanett
Lux Chambliss
Turnesa Leads North-South Open at Pinehurst
Jim Turnesa of Elmsford New York shot 66 yesterday to lead the North and South open at Pinehurst, tying the course record with a four stroke edge at 137 after 36 holes. He carried a 71 first round score, as wind hindered a potential lower total.
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Pinehurst
N. C
Jim Turnesa
Elmsford
N. Y
Turnesa
Grandparents Noted in Dallas Birth Sentence
Dallas Tex. (UP) Thy son born to Mr. and Mrs Linehan has nine stands. There are two great great parents, three great grandparents and four grandparents.
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Dallas
Tex
Mra
Linehan
Have Your Watch Repaired With New Bands And Cases
An old watch repair ad touts new bands and polished cases as a cheaper Xmas gift option. The ad appeals to customers seeking reliable jewelry services and emphasizes affordable replacement parts and quick turnarounds.
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Troy State
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