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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1950

Page

6

Phillies Open World Series Against Yankees In Opener

Philadelphia plans to start Robin Roberts against Allie Reynolds as the Phillies seek their first pennant in Bb years. The Yankees, fresh American League champions, are heavy favorites. The article notes Brooklyn Dodgers’ late finish and mentions a late ninth-inning threat at Ebbets Field and various game results from the season's end.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Phillies New York Yankees Eddie Sawyer Phils Robin Roberts Brooklyn Dodgers Allie Reynolds Yankees Polly Eddie Sawyer Gov Rot Brooklyn Roberts

SEC Pace Set by Kentucky Alabama and Mississippi State

Kentucky, Alabama and Mississippi State lead the SEC as Vanderbilt trails with two wins. Kentucky tests Dayton on Saturday in Lexington after strong showings against North Texas State and LSU. Alabama routes Tulane 26 14 in Mobile as Vandy shocks Auburn with five TD passes by Wate. Tulane meets Louisiana College. SEC tilt breadth outlined.

Sterling Slappey Presu Books Kentucky Alabama Mississippi State Vanderbilt Commodores Kentucky Wildcats Bear Bryant Texas State Lousiana State Mississippi Dayton University Lexington RBC Tennessee Bryant Stackle Bob Gainard Rabel Parilli Bill Lergovar Sippi Maroony Authur Morton Glick Baylor Shreveport Zenens State Teva Baptists Vandy Slate Darkhorse Imne Frisley Am Vanderbilt Mobile Florida Georgia Tech Atlanta Tulane Stadium Green Wave Auburn Nashville Commodore Bill Edwards Bill Wadetok Wate Wile Watford Big Vandy Eastiry Lousiana Southeastern Corma Meayhen Duke Boston College Misessippi Oxford Tulane Little Louisiana College

Newby Hudson Add to Injury List in Phenix City Visit

Dothan Tiger eleven suffers further setbacks as center Ed Newby and end Jeff Hadson miss games with head and rib injuries. Coach staff recalls Tallahassee win over Leon Lions, notes line struggles and strong backfield performances. Dothan hosts Phenix City Friday night and next plays at Wiregrass Stadium Saturday. Babe Didrikson Zaharias sets 291 score in Newville event with record prize total.

Newby Hudson Phenix City Dothan Tiger Ed Newby Dothan Tallahassee Phaht Alono Jeff Hadson Leon Lions Doug Laye Buddy Simmons Billy Sams Cecil Cantey Carn Meratt Agzinst Leon Tigers Carl Opelika Phenix Bill Fiell Wichita Kas High Baby Tigers Jane Didrikson Zaharias Oalan Alfidte Ville Bearcats Newville Betsy Rawls Austin Tex Babe Prairie View Shira Place Mion Galle de Aye Chamon

Southside Bobcats Lead Six-Man Loop

Southside's undefeated Bobcats top the City Six Man Football League standings as the recreation department lists three unbeaten teams. The Jackets win streak stands at three, with the Wildcats and Highland Tigers two wins and no losses, and a week of doubleheaders scheduled from 3 15 p.m. at Baker jot with Lions Gophers Streaks Jackets and more.

Southside Bobcats Feday Recreation Department Jackets Southside Wildcats Highland Tigers Baker Jot Lions Gophers Tigers Daredevils Busters Rebels Wildcats

Auburn Coach Here For O'Back Huddle

Williamson, Auburn's line coach and basketball mentor, will headline the Wiregrass Quarterback Club huddle tonight. The ex Central College star is expected to present a film of an Auburn game, with a focus on his multi sport collegiate honors and service in World War II.

Auburn John Edmund Walliamson Walliams Edmond Okla Williamson Karl Brown Dartmouth Wilamren

Major League crowds fall in 1950 attendance drop

New York AP report shows major league baseball drew 17 226 824 fans in 1950, down 13 percent from 1949. National League attracted 6 045 160 and the American League 9 901 03 for a combined 20 273 365. Attendance in the minor leagues fell as well with declines across leagues.

New York Associated Press

Newville Overpowers Newton In Last Half

Newville Bearcats defeated Newton Wolverines 34 to 6 as Newville pulled away in the second half Friday night. Glen Cutchens opened with a 30 yard end around for a 6-0 lead, Newton answered to tie 8-8 at halftime after a safety from a botched Newton center snap. In the third and final periods Jacob Golden scored twice on runs of 70 and 90 yards, Howard Harpe added a nine yard score, and Buddy Platt added a 24 yard run to seal the victory as Platt also handled two extra punts.

Newville Bearcats Columbia Lions Newton Glen Cutchens Wolverines Jacob Golden Howard Harpe Buddy Platt Cpe Platt

Nashville May End Dixie Series Tonight

Nashville could close out the Dixie Series tonight as the Southern Association champion hunga San Antonio Texas League playoff nines took a 3 1 edge in the best four of seven. Bama Ray scored on a bob Mant hit and Damato later doubled to bring in another run in the ninth.

Antonio Tex Shville Southern Association San Antonio Bama Ray Bob Mant Damato

Ozark Open Winner Captures Springfield Title

Ozark Open results show Joe Kirkwood Jr defeating defending champion Dave Douglas to claim the Springfield event. Kirkwood, from Hollywood, posted a total of 271 strokes with an 81 in final play and earned 81,000 dollars. Douglas, of Newark, Del., shot a 205 final score, ending the round strong but falling short.

Springfield Joe Kirkwood Dave Douglas

Pith on Manet Major Minor Periods Shown

The text outlines Major Periods lasting about an hour and a half to two hours starting at specific times and displayed in regular type as Minor Periods of shorter duration times Central Standard AM PM. The fragment lists times such as 9:30 and 3:48 with associated figures.

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