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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1946

Page

10

Wiregrass Grid Picks And Upsets Stir Debate

In Wiregrass football notes by Vetor Smith, Cottonwood beat Columbia while Andalusia overwhelmed Enterprise 12-0. All-Wiregrass ballot counting begins, with end positions hotly contested among Enterprise Pridgen Harrison Cottonwood R L Hall Columbia alford and KilLingsworth. Rip Hewes’s Dothan Tigers impressed at Tallahassee, and bowling-season chatter centers on Army UCLA USC and potential Sugar Bowl matchups amid Georgia and other southern programs.

Vetor Smith Reuben Cottonwood Columbia Bears Lions Jack Sellers Jake Moore Sellers Moore Aubrey Green Henry Killingsworth Alford Andalusia Wildcats Enterprise Bulldogs Hartford Pridgen and Harrison R. L. Hall James Alford Rip Rip’ Hewes Tallavhassee Tigers

Wave Can Beat Irish One Way

Tulane faces Notre Dame as 70,000 fans are expected at the New Orleans stadium for a regular season clash. The public relations director notes a Southern attendance record of 62,137 set earlier this season when Alabama narrowly beat Tulane.

New Orleans Tulane Notre Dame Horace Renegar South Alabama Georgia Tech Henry Frnka Irish Ushys

Dothan Bees Set To Host Rehobeth Panthers In Final Game

Dothan Bees meet Rehobeth Panthers at Wiregrass Stadium in a season finale pitched as a well matched clash. Dothan brings a light edge in experience while Rehobeth plays shorthanded due to injuries to two 200-pound tackles. Panthers, led by Captain Allen Kelly and Gene Clark, have overcome midseason injuries while debuting seven starting players from their first game. Coach Ralph Toole and Coach Wewer oversee a compact, hardworking program as band and PA system promise a lively show.

Dothan Bees Wiregrass Stadium Rehobeth Panthers Ralph Toole Panther Little Tigers of Dothan Allen Kelly Gene Clark Joe Parker Gene Elliott Reese David Charles Davis Hubert McNeil Frank Cobb John Phillips Roscoe Hugones Jack Mullins David West Carl McNeil Wewer

Coast Fans And Scribes Condemn Rose Bowl Tie Up

Los Angeles sports writers and Pacific Coast Conference officials express disappointment over Berkeley Rose Bowl decision. Critics argue the closed door policy robs other teams and fear Army’s challenge next New Year’s Day. Alums USC and Daily Bulletin condemn the move as undermining the Rose Bowl and yearbook the game’s historic role.

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Gilmer Makes All-Southeastern on U P Team

Alabama star Gilmer earns a spot on the United Press 1910 All-Southeastern Conference honor roll. The list names Ray Poole, Broughton Williams, Dick Huffman, A Tittle, Harry Gilmer and others from Mississippi, Florida, Georgia Tech, Georgia, Tennessee, and more across positions including ends, tackles, guards, centers, and backs.

Atlanta The United Press Wgt Posipion Ray Poole Mississippi Gloster Miss Broughton Williams Florida Tampa Fla Dick Huffman Tennessee Charleston W. Va al Sidorik Miss. State Hartford Conn Herbert Harry Gilmer Alabama Birmingham Ala Charles Conerly Clarksdale Charles Trippi Pittston Bill Hildebrand Jim Powell John North Vanderbilt Wallace Jones Bob Davis Georgia Tech Alf Satterfield Walter Barnes Charley Compton Gaston Bourgeois Tulane Mike Mihalic Ween Worley Ray Crost Tenn Vaughn Mancha Elbert Corley Frank Broyles

Bowl talk flares as Georgia and Tech face uncertain bowls

Reports swirl over Georgia and Georgia Tech post season chances with Army looming in discussion. Coaches fear Army's Black Knights could disrupt plans while Sugar Bowl officials warn no invitations have been issued. Meanwhile, conference tilts and inter conference clashes add to the season's unpredictability.

Associated Press Georgia Georgia Tech Athens Atlanta Army Oran Astay Tesh Tech

Hogan Favored As Atlanta Meet Gets Under Way

A field of 156 players begins the $12,000 Druid Hills Invitational in Atlanta led by Ben Hogan the year’s top money winner and favorite to win the 72-hole event on the 6,570-yard course. Contenders include Herman Keiser Sammy Snead Jimmy Demaret Dutch Harrison Henry Ransom and Harold McSpaden. entry will be cut to 100 after today’s round and to 60 for the final 36 holes with Gene Dahlbender among entrants holding the 72-hole record at 278.

Chick Hosch Atlanta Druid Hills Ben Hogan Hershey Jiogan Herman Keiser Akron Ohio Knoxville Richmond Augusta Sammy Snead Hot Springs Jimmy Demaret Houston Texas Dutch Harrison Little Rock Ark Henry Ransom Ravinia Ills Harold McSpaden Sanford

Humble of Rice Lineman of the Week

Humble, Rice Institute guard, is named Lineman of the Week in the AP poll after his standout performance against Texas A&M. The nomination list includes Ends Mann and others, with guards Humble and Andros among the featured players from Oklahoma and Southern.

Houston Tex Weldon Humble Rice Institute Texas Aggies Associated Press Agrie Botckey Koch Humble Army Oklahoma Mann Michigan Paine Ballard Louisiana Williams Georgia Edwards Texas Christian Minor Arkansas Rice Andros Sidwright Southern

Fliers Seek Revenge Over Samson Team

Midland City Fliers prepare for revenge against Samson at 1 p.m. tomorrow on the Midland field. Samson beat the Fliers 28-6 earlier, but Midland now has a stronger lineup with Captain Johnny Byrd Joe Newton DeWitt Thompson and Jack Beasley in the backfield and a solid line, despite Red Adams missing the season. Beasley, moved from blocking back, sparked an upset over Brundidge 18-6 earlier this year.

Midland City Fliers Samson Midland Field Midland City Johnny Byrd Joe Newton DeWitt Thompson Star Jack Beasley Big Red Adams Beasley Brundidge Dothan

Methodist Centers Nabors and Meeks Lead Key Matchups

The report highlights Methodist players Nabors and Meeks driving attention in upcoming clashes with Penn, South Carolina, Duke, Georgia Tech, and Texas Tech.

Methodist Bednarik Penn Meeks South Carolina Duke Georgia Tech Nabors Texas Tech

Rainy Day Hunter Season Opens Amid Weather Woes

Inclement weather slowed opening day for Alabama game hunting with many hunters staying indoors. A few ventured out in pursuit of bob whites and other game as the season began November 20, with doves and duck season following a split schedule through January 9. Warden I C Ezell notes continued ammo shortages and that hunters have stocked up.

Alabam I. C. Ezell

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