Dothan High football notes and teaching moments
The Eagle sports page reviews Dothan High School football, local sentiment on postwar reconversion, and notes on players Bernard Davidson now with San Francisco Fire Department, Red Snell at Auburn, and former coach Rup Hewes. A reader asks about screen passes legality. the editor confirms screen passes are legal for both teams and should be adjudicated by the rule book.
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Tigers Scrimmage Ahead of Tallahassee Clash
Dothan High School Tigers intensify practice two days before a key Friday night game with Tallahassee. Coach Havater raises tempo, shifts to defense, and awaits returns of Parrish and Faulk from class. Burkett is uncertain, making the outcome a toss up as Tallahassee visits for the final contest buildup.
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Cavar Testa Named NL MVP In Historic Vote
Pail Cavar Testa of the Chicago Cubs tops the National League MVP balloting with 15 first place votes and a dominant 24 ballot tally. The 23 year old first baseman slashed .355 in the season and batted .423 in the World Series against Detroit, earning the Kenesaw Mountain Landis Memorial plaque as the second recipient after Marty Marion.
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Dothan Tigers name new MC for banquet
The Dothan High Tigers will replace Dr. Clement Ritter as master of ceremonies at next week's football banquet. Ritter recently became pastor at a Tennessee church, while Clyde Levern steps in as enthusiastic successor to lead the event.
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Rickenbacker Sells Indianapolis Track
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker has sold the two and a half mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway to Anton Hulman Jr. of Terre Haute for about $750,000. Rickenbacker bought the plant in 1927 for $709,000 and will attend the first 500 mile race under new ownership on May 20 as a guest.
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Tallahassee Band To Accompany Team
The 72 piece Tallahassee band will travel to Dothan Florida to accompany Dothan High for the Leon High game Friday at Wire Grass Memorial Stadium at 7 30 p m They will parade in downtown Dothan at 4 30 p m and then again with the Dothan Band in public procession from First Baptist Church along Main street to St Andrews Foster to Main and Oates intersection Romulus Thompson directs the Tallahassee band
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Pros Battle Cry At Mobile Azalea Open Tourney
About 140 golfers began Mobile's inaugural Azalea Open on the PGA winter circuit. Pros, boosted by Joy McSpaden and Ellsworth Vines but missing Sammy Snead, clash with reinforced amateurs led by Freddy Haaser as Cary Middlecoff and Frank Stranahan surge in. Tony Penna, Dutch Harrison, and Ben Hogan surface among favorites after a strong practice day despite windy conditions.
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Harris to Start at Center for Auburn Georgia Game
Auburn coach Carl Voyles said Bill Harris will start at center against Georgia on Saturday. Harris, the regular center, has been working at tackle to potentially replace injured Burke Dupuy. Replacements also include Buck Stringer for 270-pound Red Kwell at right tackle, with Bob Cannon and Jim Burns alternating at left tackle. The Stout "Pullman" is noted as the first U S all metal transport plane, built in 1924.
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Penn Faces Army Cadets In Key Philadelphia Clash
Penn seeks its 28th straight win over Army at Philadelphia facing a strong Cadets squad. Army, led by Earl Blaik, boasted a 61 52 comeback win earlier in the season, while Penn leans on Bob Evans and Doc Blanchard era mentions. Navy looming after a close win, with Hagberg noting possible absence of Hunchy Hoernschemey due to a shoulder issue. Victory Loan Bonds urged for financial security.
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