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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1946
Page
7
AP reports Army and UCLA amid close title chase as upsets reshape the top ranks. Georgia and Notre Dame stay unbeaten, while Kansas shocks Oklahoma and several powerhouses stumble, reshaping the national picture as the season nears its critical weeks.
Arena promoter Joe Gunther announced a boxing wrestling show at the Dothan Fairgrounds Arena starting 8 30 p m tomorrow. The card features Jack Purdin versus Chingo Mingo in a best two out of three falls wrestling bout followed by a 10 round boxing match between Nick Carter and Garza Lozano, both former boxers.
In Memphis AP report the Mississippi Rebels failed to stall late, allowing Tennessee to cap a dramatic 18-14 win. Neyland recounted tactics used against Tech to waste time, then praised his own clock control, while Ole Miss could have employed similar delays before surrendering the final score with about two minutes left.
New York AP report says six more teams were removed from the unbeaten and untied list, leaving 14 programs with perfect records. First season defeats handed to Potomac State Alfred Adams State and Hanover, while teams like Delaware Missouri Valley Georgia and Norbert's remain unbeaten with solid margins.
Bobby Riggs, defending champion, is top seed for the World Professional Hardcourt Championship opening in Los Angeles. Don Budge is second, with Welby Van Horn third, Carl Earn fourth, Wayne Sabin fifth, Bill Tilden sixth, Jack Rossi seventh, and John Faunce eighth at the Los Angeles Tennis Club.
Los Angeles Times sports editor Paul B. Zimmerman surmised Army would be receptive to a Rose Bowl bid if the Cadets finish their schedule successfully and would likely draw an invitation from the Pacific Coast Conference. Conference officials declined to comment by name, noting no overtures had been made yet. The decision looms after the November 23 UCLA vs USC game in Los Angeles.
Georgia Tech’s George Mathews saved a near defeat with a fumble return. Georgia and Charlie Trippi rolled past Florida 33-14 to stay unbeaten. Tennessee’s J B Proctor threw three TDs in an 18-14 win over Mississippi. Notre Dame’s Lujack and Army’s Tucker shone in varied roles. Penn’s Ed Allen scored thrice in a 41-6 win over Columbia. Ohio State’s George Spencer connected on six passes to Bob Brugere for a TD. Indiana’s Charley Armstrong booted the decisive 7-6 kick over Northwestern. Texas’ Bobby Layne produced a TD pass, field goal, and 127 yards. Arkansas’ John Hoffman intercepted and returned for a TD against Rice 7-0.
Minor Leagues propose a new major minor league code and 29 amendments to the National Association agreement at their 45th annual convention in Los Angeles. The Pacific Coast League seeks to protect territory from big league encroachment by requiring consent and compensation for territorial changes. Proposals would curb huge bonus payments and label certain players as bonus players subject to an unrestricted draft.
J H Wynn is winner of football contest as the Eagle's weekly Score survey lists winners including J H Weis Gene Whatley Sue Boone T T Dalton Jr A M Shuey Mrs A F Garner Ruby Odell Ward O'Neil Davis James Baughman and others from Dothan Slocomb Malvern and Dixie.
Georgia powered to a 33-14 win over Florida as Charlie Trippi starred with two scores and a TD pass. Tulane crushed Clemson 64-13 while Georgia Tech edged Navy 28-20. Mississippi State routed Auburn 33-0 and Kentucky beat Marquette 35-7 as Vanderbilt topped NC State 7-0.
Tennessee plays Boston College in Boston. Florida hosts Villanova in a night game. Mississippi State’s game with Nevada is cancelled. they face Northwestern State College in Starkville. Kentucky hosts West Virginia. LSU opens with Miami in Miami Friday night. Standings listed.
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