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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1944
Page
6
The region buzzes as Enterprise visits Hartford and Dothan hosts Baker High, with Night football stakes high for the Tigers and Bulldogs. Veterans Buddy Slay and Paul Taylor highlight receiving and defensive plays as fans anticipate decisive showdowns Friday.
Baker High School travels to Wiregrass Memories Stadium for a clash with the Dothan Tigers to cap two weeks of practice. Coach Hewater predicts a tight game as Baker seeks improved form after losses to Central High, Jordan High, and Albany High. The Tigers will start their regulars led by Ray Henderson at QB with key linemen and backs set, and about 2000 fans expected.
Sewanee and Vanderbilt renew one of the South’s oldest rivalries in Nashville for the 52nd meeting after a scoreless first clash this season. Sewanee’s Harris C. Moore says odds are even as Vandy’s steady improvement meets Sewanee’s nine days of practice. Backfield threats Flowers and Sadler headline the teams with 7,500 to 10,000 fans expected.
Alabama readies for a long standing rivalry renewal with Ole Miss in Mobile. The Tide seeks a fourth straight win after beating Kentucky and tying Tennessee while facing a 3-1-1 record entering the Rebels game.
West Point reports a two team plan for the Army vs Notre Dame game at Yankee Stadium. Lt. Col Blaik will start the upperclassmen with Doug Ke rs at quarterback, while a plebe squad leads in the second quarter. Lombardo will quarterback the plebes with Blanchard, Davis and others in supporting roles. The Cadets travel today and will practice at 2 p.m. in New York.
AUBURN Ala TAP Six of Auburn's backs are ailing and three may miss the game against Mississippi State in Birmingham tomorrow. Coach Carl Woyles said Spinn Ball was reinjured in practice, Cliff Grubbs and Dan Hattaway probably cannot play, and Nolan Long Billy Mann and Samm Lindell will likely be limited in action.
The National Baseball Congress announced plans for a global world series of non professional baseball. The winner will receive the Sporting News World’s Championship Trophy. The annual series will commence after the war and run similarly to the standard national tournament held in Wichita each year.
Maj. Frank E Rokusek, 42, former captain of the 1924 Illinois football team with Red Grange, declared legally dead by the War Department after disappearing with four others when their plane vanished over Georgia while flying from Athens to Tampa.
Maxwell Field's Marauders depart with a 44 man squad led by Maj. Yarborough for a Saturday night showdown in San Antonio against the unbeaten Rand oph Field Ramblers. A capacity crowd of about 25 000 is expected as both teams showcase top college football talent.
Theatre listings promote weekend and weekday showings featuring stars such as Charles Starcett Jean Arthur and William Holden across venues. Highlights include Cowboy from Havre and The Inpatient Years with various casts plus Alabama Today and Tomorrow touring pieces and late shows with Parody titles.
Phenix City Star reports LeRoy Prapst, Central High Red Devils halfback, carried the team to a win over Jordan High of Columbus, Ga. He rushed 35 times for 228 yards, scored a touchdown, and kicked the decisive extra point for the seventh win of the year and the twelfth overall.
The Brooklyn Tigers seek their first NFL win this season as Friday roster move brings halfback Tony Ajella from the Detroit Lions to bolster passing against Washington. The club hints at further changes and a stronger offense.
Newberry Indiana will not have an opponent on November 16, planning to attract a home game instead. Coach Kov, Presuy, and other officials list adjustments while detailing the upcoming schedule and players.
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