Drake's Johnny Bright Nears All Time Record
Drake star Johnny Bright trails the all time single season ground gain mark by 17 yards as a big game against Iowa State looms. Bright totaled 436 yards and 3 rushing touchdowns plus 3 passing scores in a standout performance, boosting his season yardage to 2171.
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Drogo Named AL Rookie Of Year By Writers Group
New York AP veteran reporters tally 15 of 24 votes for Walt Dropo Boston Red Sox first baseman as AL rookie of the year for 1950. Ed Ford with six, Chic Carerasquel two. one writer abstained. Dropo, 25, from Moosup Conn, hit .323 with 34 homers in 136 games, driving Red Sox to strong season.
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Sullivan High On All-SEC List
Sullivan High earns mention on the All-Southeastern Conference football ballot as AP weekly nominees edge toward the final selection. The 141 eligible players include ends Curtis and Kite, tackles Campbell and Pearman, guards Daffer and Principe, centers O Sullivan and Wright, and backs Stier and Sullivan among many others.
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Tulane
Bud Sherrod
Tennessee
Marion Campbell
Bob Gain
Bill Pearman
Bob Werchie
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Charles Laptadd
Florida
Tom Benks
Auburn
Ted Daffer
Pat Tames
John Dottley
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Dean Davidson
Bill Wade
Jim Tabor
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Sim McGowen
Robinson Fights Chicago in Non-title Bout at Stadium
Welterweight champion Ray Robinson, a BA favorite, meets 22-year-old Bobby Dykes in a non-title bout at Chicago Stadium. Robinson is listed around 156 pounds, nine over his limit, with Dykes at about six feet tall.
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Sugar) Robinson
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Bay High Tornadoes Showcase New Team Against Eufaula
PANAMA CITY The Bay High Tornadoes displayed a revamped attack in a 216 yard rushing effort and five of six completed passes for 121 yards against Eufaula, building momentum for their Friday night clash with Dothan. Key players included L. J. McCraty and Tamar Worthington, with Bay seeking a season defining win.
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Bay High Tornadoes Edge Dothan Tigers In Series Thriller
Bay High of Panama City rallied to defeat Dothan 12 7 in Wiregrass Stadium last year gaining their first series win. Bay aims to improve on the prior history against Dothan as they host the Tigers Friday night, with Bay High ground work and McCraty passing to Holmes Stafford Henderson and other receivers shaping Bay’s offense.
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Wade Leads Gainers Parilli Best Passer Sullivan Ranked 17th
Vanderbilt's Wade leads SEC total offense with 1272 yards in seven games and ranks high in rushing. Kentucky's Parilli sits 10th nationally with 1107 yards, 721 completions, and six best passes. Florida's Sullivan is 17th with 717 yards through 110 attempts. Alabama's Lary tops receiving with 428 yards on 25 catches. Butch Avinger of Alabama leads SEC punting at 40.8 yards per boot.
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Babe) Parilli
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15 Seniors Play Last Till Friday
A list of senior Tigers players from Dothan and Panama City will leave the squad after Friday's game. Key losses include halfbacks and linemen, affecting backfield depth and line experience for the 1959 season. Coach Dave Brown faces a thinner roster with several remaining veterans, and Tulane Ole Miss rivalry will mark the 31st meeting since 1893 with the Rebels leading the series.
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