24 Nov 1944
Page 15
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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1944
Page
15
A chaotic game description covers penalties and warnings as players, coaches, and a referee clash over safety. The report notes lax officiating, repeated infractions by players, and several plays where passes and forward progress were nullified. The referee enforces safety rules amid ongoing confusion and disputed calls.
Dothan Tigers overcome Enterprise Wildcats 12 to 7 in a see-saw gridiron battle. Henderson and Burkett spark the Dothan forward wall as key plays including a late touchdown drive and several fumbles shape the outcome amid rugged defense and regional Wiregrass rivalry.
Major Hoople's crew and Marley battle to a 6 0 start as We Sigers press the Wildcats. An Enterprise punt pins the Tigers on their 39. Watson connects on two passes to Young amid official chatter. Dothan rallies late with a long drive to seize momentum and edge the Wildeets.
In a tense finish Enterprise preserves a 12-7 win as Henderson scores late and a controversial Wildcats pass is ruled illegal. A previous sequence saw Burkett convert and tie the drive before the decisive Tigers stop.
Georgia prepares to face Clemson as jy Rutland starts at left end with Buck Bradberry ready to fill in if Rutland cannot play. The Bulldogs seek to even the season series after two losses to Wake Forest and LSU while Clemson has struggled, including a 36 20 loss to Tulane last week.
ATLANTA AP Georgia Tech prepared for Notre Utne game with a light amble and sparring drills. The Rambling Wreck completed a two hour defensive session as coach W A Alexander reported a tough but hopeful outlook for the Grange Bowl matchup against Tulsa on January 3.
Washington AP reports that attendance at all bowl football games this season likely will be limited to residents within a 10 mile radius. The plan aims to curb travel and spread regional enthusiasm across events and host cities.
In Charlotte North Carolina AP reports Wake Purest edged South Martina for a final spot in the Southern race. Anders Wade led Duke Blue Dale to a narrow win over South Carter while Lumercees faded from contention.
Unclear fragmentary text references the East West Shrine game in New Orleans with mentions of teams and individuals. The readable portions suggest a sports preview or notes about players and matchups though precise names and details are obscured. The fragment implies coverage of how players and teams prepare for the bowl event.
The page lists multiple film and stage showings across theaters with performers like John Meek, Gloria Jena, Judy Clark, Anse Shirley and Dennis Dep, plus stars such as John Garfield and Jean Arthur. It outlines daily lineups including titles The Valley, Rainbow Island, Silver Girl Raiders, and Lady Takes A Chance with assorted dates and venues.
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