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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1949
Page
4
Newsman Edwin Pope reports a festival of tension as Tulane faces LSU in a pivotal Southeastern Conference clash. Fans pack the stadium while coaches gauge injuries and lineups across Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi State, all eyeing conference implications and bowl prospects.
All American football team selected by ballots from 13 writers and broadcasters nationwide. Midwest dominates with seven players, Notre Dame leads with three selections, and one each from California and Army. Justice edged for a fourth end berth. Wistert and Weiner win tackle and end spots respectively.
Tra vis Tidwall of Auburn, quarterback, is chosen as the Southeastern Conference MVP by coaches and sportswriters. He edges sophomore Bate Fail in votes, with Eddie Price of Tulane third, Charles Hunsinger of Florida fourth, and Bob Gain of Kenucky fifth. Tidwell excels in the T formation, delivering passes and punting while keeping Emma open for the run, and led the nation in yardage in 18% season.
Wiregrass grid fans anticipate two key games tonight. Slocomb hosts undefeated Columbia Lions while nearby towns project co champion outcomes and possible Cotton or Rose Bowl incentives for the Red Tops if they win. Rivalries in Troy and Chipley add to a crowded season finale as teams race for unofficial league crown recognition.
A third grade program at Midland City School featured a playlet titled Glad Thanksgiving Day with cast members Gloria Yeeman Roney Donaldson Rachael Ward Dustine Ward Annie Jean Yooman and others. The shows included Courtship Song Miss Glad and Miss Grumbie TM What Grandpa Says A Pilgrim Maid The Story of Thanksgiving and The Landing of the Pilgrims with participants Virginia Woodham Hughlene Thompson June Eldridge Goneila Kennedy Melba Jean White Share on Woodham Dorothy Jean Tharpe Barbara Sue Horne Kenssbeth Benton Bil Culpepper Monect Burgess Dorothy Nell Hakeeam Billy Spann Shiskey Jeanette Robertson Mattle Merle Hovdzos Rebecca Windham Elna Wood sham Berton Corbin.
Edwin Knowles and senior guard Johnson named co captains of the Peanut Bowl clash between the Cottonwood Bears and the Samson Tigers at Wiregrass Stadium in Dothan on Thanksgiving at 2 30. Center William Bloodsworth leads the Samson Claven team with John B Logan at left end as co captains. Cheerleaders for Houston Cotmy Bears listed along with several names. AUTOPSY REVEALS CAUSE OF DEATH FOR DAY OLD BABY GIRL Leeds coroner reports autopsy completed to determine cause of death of newborn found at city garbage dump.
Hartford and Abbeville played to an 18 18 tie as Hartford’s offense, led by Doyle Kinsaul and Jimmy Daughtry, struck twice in the first half and held a marginal edge. Abbeville’s Kirkland scored all 14 Jackets’ points in a second half rally, with Hartfords defensive stops sealing the draw. Headland Rams beat Newville 33 0 delivering the season finale win for Roy Crenshaw’s squad. Dothan Bees fell to Sidney Lanier 27 12 in Montgomery, finishing 9 4 1. Doug Laye and Charles Gray connected on eight of 14 passes. Wilkes, Givens, and Simmons starred for Dothan.
Police brace for the LSU Tulane showdown as a fierce rivalry heats up with potential Sugar Bowl implications. Large crowds, tense taunts, and strong security plans mark the pregame scene at Tulane Stadium as both sides eye postseason chances.
Two Alabama teachers college teams Jacksonville and Livingston will meet in the second annual Paper Bowl in Pensacola Florida. Livingston accepted a bid to play and Jacksonville was named by sponsors. Coached by former University of Alabama players Vasigan Mamcha and Waske Teers, the teams open the season in December.
Auburn sophomore Travis Tidwell, 184 pounds, drew interest from at least five pro clubs including the Chicago Cardinals, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Tidwell said he is definitely interested in pro football with no draft preference, and he highlighted his 1946 season promise while preparing for upcoming college games and the Blue-Gray classic in Montgomery.
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