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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1930
Page
1
Georgia Bulldogs seek to topple Tulane in New Orleans as the Southern Conference race nears its end. Tulane defends its title while Georgia aims to pave a path toward Alabama, with 20,000 fans expected and odds favorable to Georgia.
Tony Canzoneri defeated his opponent to claim the lightweight championship in New York, with the Italian fighter hailed for a remarkable comeback after early career doubts.
Tony, who two years ago lost the featherweight title and a year later was stopped by Kidberg, floored Al Singer with two clean left hooks and claimed the lightweight title at Madison Square Garden last night.
Soggy field conditions greet Alabama and Louisiana State as they renew a three year old tie in Montgomery. A win for Alabama would push them to eight straight conference wins, while LSU seeks to restore prestige after a rocky start. Coaches Cohen and Wade unveil their top offenses as both squads prepare for a rain soaked kickoff with official assignments listed.
Tony Canzoneri of New York defeated Al in a knockout to claim the world lightweight championship. The bout showcased Canzoneri's power and skill, securing a decisive victory in a high-stakes match.
Des Moines report credits Harvard coach Arnold Horween with popularizing the lateral pass. The article describes a basic formation where backs run off tackle and pass, using a basketball style feed over the end to the fullback, with blocking help from Wood and Trainer. The piece notes this quick, unbalanced line and varied backfield as influential in modern play.
In Birmingham on Legion Field Auburn and Mississippi A & M meet amid a soggy, rain soaked field. Punts by Hitchcock for Auburn and Herrington for A M are expected to play a major role as Auburn, the favorite, seeks its first Southern Conference win in years.
The SMU Mustangs from Dallas meet Navy in a second consecutive intersectional contest at Municipal Stadium. Coach Ray Morrison worried about soggy turf after two days of rain as the weather forecasts rain again this afternoon, threatening SMU’s offense and passing game.
J. J. Pittman aged 87 died this morning at his niece Mrs. Gus Mullins home. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. today at Wiggins Church with Rev. J. Baldwin officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Houston Funeral Company directed arrangements.
Sid Lampe from Baltimore and Sally Schwarts from England each outpointed their respective opponents Frankie Carlton of Jersey City and Jimmy McNamara of New York. Harry Dillon of Chicago defeated Edgar Norman of Norway and Antonio Mata of Spain, while Charlie Retzlaff of Duluth was defeated after a foul in the sixth.
Dothan Athletic Club plans a Christmas Day all star football game at Wiregrass Memorial stadium. Players will be selected from Wiregrass counties, with teams likely named Dothan and Hartford. Ages include college stars and top high school seniors, coached by Paul Tubb and O V Bruner, aiming for an excellent team exhibition. Definite plans to be announced soon.
Paul Pantaleo of Chicago defeated Nando Tassi of Italy by technical knockout in the third round. Art Madey of Chicago outpointed Andy Shanks of Grand Rapids in six rounds. Jimmy Gibbons of St. Paul knocked out Louis Fettig of Grand Forks in two. Local social notes mention Mrs. Jack Bryan at home and visits by Mrs. R. E. Brown, Mrs. Dock Bryan, Mrs. Will Bryan, Mrs. Floyd Parish, and others. Townsend residence purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bowdoin. Rex Bryan ill at home.
Miss Lena Collins was a weekend guest of Misses Mary E. and Evelyn Culbreth. Mr. and Mrs. LR Culbreth hosted relatives from Panama City. Adrian Harmon of Ft. Benning, Ga. spent time with his mother Mrs. L E Harmon. C Culbreth and G Keahey of Dothan headed to Cross City Fla. Thurman Tolar moved to Auburndale Fla for work. Hemnah Lee and Lois Meadows were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Mary E. Culbreth hosted relatives. Mousten Meadows returns home from the service.
Eastern football offers a slate of renewed rivalries as Princeton aims to end a disheartening season with a Yale clash at Princeton. Harvard hosts Holy Cross while Dartmouth seeks perfection against Cornell, and Navy meets Southern Methodist. Fordham faces St Marys, Penn vs Georgia Tech, Villanova vs Oglethorpe, and Army plays Kentucky Wesleyan.
In Nashville on November 15 the University of Tennessee team visits Vanderbilt for the annual gridiron clash ending homecoming day. The rivalry has seen UT victorious the last two years and the outcome is uncertain as about 25 000 fans are expected to attend the Nashville showdown.
Philadelphia November 15 AP states Pennsylvania, badly crushed by Notre Dame, hosts Georgia Tech at Franklin Field. Coach Wray remains optimistic, relying on team spirit to counter the rugged Gold Tornado from the south. Coach Alexander says his squad is primed for the contest.
A large Princeton crowd gathered in Princeton New Jersey for the 54th Yale Princeton clash and to bid farewell to Bill Roper Princeton’s famed coach who retires after twelve years at the helm. The Tigers entered with a weak record hoping for a Yale upset as Brown Cornell Lehigh and Chicago have beaten or tied them.
The Third District Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs plans to remove roadside billboards and placards. Members adopted a resolution urging business houses and public office candidates to advertise on highways or face removal initiatives. The measure aims to improve highway aesthetics through voluntary ads on designated routes.
Atlanta November 15 AP The Tulane Georgia clash in New Orleans headlined Saturday’s southern scoreboard yet the Tennessee Vanderbilt rivalry drew strong public interest. Other key games included Alabama LSU in Montgomery Clemson Florida Jacksonville Auburn Mississippi State Virginia Washington and Lee Virginia Kentucky Georgia Tech Pennsylvania Norfolk Maryland Duke NC State Sewanee South Carolina pitting Clemson Florida and more.
Sewanee's Tigers travel to Columbia for the first meeting in years to aid South Carolina's homecoming celebration. Happy Edens will start at quarterback with Boineau sidelined by a dislocated shoulder. Shand will operate signals from tackle as Gamecocks prepare to host.
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