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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1945
Page
7
Relan Lang, in fullback for Auburn, was injured in the game and Coach Carl Yearout moved halfback Bill Jowrent to fill Lang's spot. Lang, from Waycross, Ga., had played 30 quarters this season, the most on the team. Yearout sits second with 29. Buy victory bonds.
Midland City and Newville prepare for a pay night clash at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium starting at 7:00. Coaches Hovater Knapp Parker attend onlookers. Newville favored despite injuries. Midland City seeks to snap a three game loss stretch as both teams aim for a notable rivalry win.
Dothan High School Tigers were praised for sportsmanship at the annual 1945 football banquet held in the school cafeteria. Bruce Flurry and T. G. Vaughn lauded the team’s “sportsman like attitude,” while E. W. Walker called the squad the best scholastically in his 2+ years. New captains James Ware Burker and Wallace Fair were introduced alongside retiring captains Jack Mayley and Harry Wise. Gifts from fans and cake from Dell Sellers highlighted the event, which ended football activities for 1945. Basketball practice is set to begin Monday.
Georgia works on game plan and scrimmage drills ahead of the December 1 clash with Georgia Tech in Athens. Notable players Herb St John Mike Castronis J P Miller Bob Sanders and Mike Cooley pushed the line and impressed teammates during the first scrimmage of the week.
R Travel Chicago reports President Will Harridge envisions air travel for American League teams. The plan suggests continuing travel by air as clubs circulate during the season, marking a shift in transportation for the league.
Fred Hering, president of the Hornell club since 1942, promoted to business manager and treasurer of the Selma Alabama club in the Class B Southern League. The move announced by Robert T. Rice, Pittsburgh Pirates farm system director, ties Selma and Hornell to the same organization.
About 150 professionals and amateurs head to Beauvoir Country Club for Montgomery's 310000 Invitational Golf Tournament with a 2000 Victory Bonds top prize. Notables arriving include Sam Byrd Dutch Harrison Jimmy Hines Jag McSpaden Joe Kirkwood and Frank Stranahan. Play runs 18 holes daily through Sunday on the 6359 yard course.
Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd plans to start the second team against Clemson this Saturday and use reserves as long as possible. He says the regulars are tired and need rest, and the squad will practice lightly all week with no rough work scheduled.
Comdr. George Halas will resume duties with the Chicago Bears after Navy service. He filed final report in Washington, will discharge at Great Lakes, and expects civilian attire before Sundays game with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Also Weldon signs two-year Redskins contract as assistant coach after college playing days.
Albert Davido known as Al Davis, a 26 year old former world class boxing contender, was shot to death outside a Brooklyn tavern while attempting to halt a robbery. Police said the assailants fired through the chest wound.
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