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Newspaper

Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1944

Page

7

Tigers Edge Baker In Gripping Friday Battle

Dothan high school football earned a hard fought win over Baker in a crowded stadium with fan support and a late surge. Dan Morgan officiated and called one of his toughest games, praising both teams as a classic display of high school football.

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Crimson Tide Rout Ole Miss 34 6 in Mobile SEC opener

Alabama overwhelmed the University of Mississippi 34 to 6 in Mobile to claim an SEC debut win. The Tide jumped to three early touchdowns on drives of 63 47 and 45 yards, then added two more in the final quarter while Ole Miss scored once in the second period. Key players included Johnny Hile Fred Grant Hugh Morrow and Bernard Blackwell with Bruce handling punting and a stout defensive effort limiting the Rebels.

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Dothan Tigers Edge Baker High in Gridiron Thriller

Dothan uses a late rally to edge Baker High School 7-6 at Weregrass Memorial. Key plays include a first quarter fumble recovery setup, James Burkett scoring on a nine yard run, and Billy Marley adding the extra point. Baker, led by Billy Green and Robert Dahn, fought hard with multiple long pass attempts but fell short as Dothan maintained a slim lead through the fourth. The game featured heavy use of laterals and defensive stands, with both teams totaling 11 first downs and 165 yards for Dothan to 75 for Baker.

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Notre Dame Falls to Army Cadets in 59-0 Rout

In New York at Yankee Stadium Army routed Notre Dame 59 to 0, delivering the Irish their worst defeat. Fullback Felix Blanchard spearheaded the attack with hard yards and a key block for Max Minor’s 1 yard punt return. Army’s win keeps them unbeaten in seven straight, while Notre Dame suffers a historic loss and follows a recent Navy defeat.

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Slocomb Dog Wins Wiregrass Trials

Fly, owned by Paul Kelley and C. C. Paulk of Slocom, topped the all age stakes at the Wiregrass Fox Hunters Association meet on the Lattle Choctawhatchee river to capture the Tom Espy Memorial Cup. Cat, owned by S L Morrow of Marianna, Fla, finished second, with Sind and Spike, owned by R B Coa of Slocom, fourth. About 84 dogs from 59 members entered, with 31 derby entries and 53 all age dogs. Malcolm Kelley of Slocom was elected head for next year. Dick Phillips and Albert Logue named vice president and secretary-treasurer. Directors named include E A Branton, R B Cox, Homer Andrews, J W Buckner, Sam Mor Ton, L J Shields, Otis Murphy Newville, Clarence Paulk, CG Rives. Buckner judged the puppy show won by Fatson of George McClenny, and Oswald judged the beach show won by Cookie and Handy.

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Tigers Edge Baker In Tight Florida Prep Clash

In a hard fought game Burkett opened the fourth with a 7 yard run and 12 yard keeper. Baker’s defense stalled later as Green connected with Lawson on a fourth down pass that fell short. The Tigers face Tallahassee next Friday night in Florida.

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Enterprise Bounces Hartford Team 7-0 in Slim Victory

Coffee County High School at Enterprise preserved its unbeaten streak with a hard fought 7-0 win over Hartford. Widcats coach Russell Taylor sees his team close the season against Dothan, while Slocomb Red Tops defeated Graceville 3-30 with strong ground and air attack led by Barnes Newman Kesey Segrest Peterman and Darby.

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Yellow Jackets Drub Green Wave in Key Tilt

Matthews added a yard run and scored late as the Yellow Jackets crushed Tulane Green Wave 34407. Tex Ritter found pay dirt late in the fourth period after Charles lurdock and Billy Willems earlier scored, with Billy Jones also contributing from scrimmage in the first half as Tulane pressured Green Wave early.

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