Dothan Enterprise gridiron series ends amid fan debate
A long running Dothan Enterprise football series with Enterprise Wildcats and Dothan Tigers ended after a 1944 controversy and unfulfilled post season talk. The piece recalls past clashes from 1934 to 1943, notes shifting schedules, and discusses possible future conference play and a late season nine game format.
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Wiregrass
Wildcats
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Dothan
Coffee County
Enterprise Wildcats
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Enterprise
Tigers
Ca's
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Rip Hewes
Maryland Upsets Vanderbilt Hopes
Maryland Terrapins defeated the favored Vanderbilt Commodores 20 to 6 at Dudley Fields Stadium before about 20 000 fans. Maryland halfback Gambino sparked the scoring with a first quarter rush and a second quarter pass to Elmer Wingate, then added a late second TD as Maryland outplayed Vanderbilt throughout the game.
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Nashville, Tenn
Maryland
Terrapins
Vanderbilt
Commodores
Dudley Fields
Jim Tatum
Gambino
Elmer Wingate
Laamra
Tide Trims LSU and Earns Sugar Bowl Bid
Alabama overwhelmed LSU 41 to 12 on homecoming day as Harry Gilmer starred with a 92 yard punt return and a 31 yard touchdown pass. The victory clinched a Sugar Bowl invitation for Alabama as New Orleans hosts on New Year’s Day with coach Drew hailed for a remarkable comeback.
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Tuscaloosa
Harry Gilmer
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Louisiana State
New Orleans
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Invaders
Rebel Steiner
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Rip Coling
Tech Jackets Rout Furman Eleven 510
Georgia Tech defeats Furman in a high scoring football clash. The Yellow Jackets overpower Furman with a decisive opening drive and strong second half showing at the game venue.
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Furman
Basketball Practice Begins For Tigers After Thanksgiving
The Tigers start official basketball practice after Thanksgiving, with coaches Rup Hewes and Jack Bovate leading returning players to recover from injuries. The team plans a December scrimmage against Newville and aims to build toward a full schedule, hoping to field a competitive lineup despite limited availability of key players.
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Tiger Bees
Cor
Art Scheduin
Newville
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Senser
Tisert
Lari
Trov
Orvark
Gaic
Clemson Rolls Auburn 34 14 In Rough Stadium Clash
Clemson toppled Auburn 34 14 at home as Bobby Gage and teammate Reynolds sparked the offense. The Tigers built a 20 6 edge by halftime with Gage firing for scores and Mathews and Walker assisting, while Auburn struggled to move the ball and failed to convert key drives.
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Irish Show Powar in Crushing Tulisne
South Bend Indiana Notre Dame suffering a crushing defeat as Irish reserves power past Tulane in a one sided game. Notre Dame’s offense clicked with multiple scorers while Tulane struggled to keep pace as the Irish built a wide lead early and never relinquished it.
Perfect Season Ends in 21 0 Victory Over Ohio State
Michigan dominating the Big Nine showdown routs Ohio State 21 to 0 to complete an undefeated season. Chappuis leads with 90 rushing yards and two touchdowns, Elliott adds a sprint score, and Beals Wesniewski, Bob McNeil, and Wesan contribute key plays as Michigan mounts four first downs to nine for the Buckeyes and runs for 345 yards.
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Mississippi State Maroons edge Bisecs 14 to 7
In a rough afternoon clash, Mississippi State Maroons defeated Southern 14 to 7 as key players McWilliams and others left sidelined for weeks. In Los Angeles, Southern California Trojans beat UCLA Bruins 6 to 0 before 102,050 at Memorial Coliseum to clinch the Pacific Coast Conference title and likely Rose Bowl berth.
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Jonery
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Sranhern
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Memorial Coliseum
Georgia Smashes Chattanooga 27 0 in Mud Battle
Georgia Bulldogs overwhelmed Chattanooga 27 to 0 as substitutes contributed heavily in the second half. About 4,500 fans saw Georgia, after a tight start, pull away with three touchdowns in the third and one in the fourth, while chalking up 235 rushing yards to Chattanooga's six.
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Georgia Bulldogs
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Johnny Rauch
Georgia
Bulldogs
Wirecrass League Meets Here Monday
The Wirecrass Basketball League holds a meeting Monday at five o clock in the office of County School Superintendent Solomon Baxter in the courthouse annex Dothan. Coaches and principals from 10 returning schools were invited to attend and reorganize for the new season.
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Wirerass Basketball League
Solomon Baxter
Courthouse
Dothan
M. W. Merritt
Cardinals Reported On Selling Block
Report indicates the Cardinals are on the selling block with ported to be chief purchaser the club.
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Cardinals
Merritt Schools Eye Similar Schedule for Next Season
Merritt Schools last represented Columbia Ashford 3 Beth Cottonwood and Wicks in Houston County Slocomb Hartford in Geneva County land and Abbeville in Henry ty and Midland City in Dale County. The league will operate on a similar schedule to last year with varsity and junior teams in separate leagues. Regular season opens early in December and closes before the oil tournament in February. One out of every six in the United States is physically handicapped, per a cited statistic.
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