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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1946
Page
8
Oklahoma A and M faces Dana Bible’s Texas Longhorns in Austin in a key early season showdown that could influence bowl chances for both programs. The contest follows A and M’s 21 21 tie with Arkansas and Texas Tech upset, as national title hopes and regional bragging rights hinge on this Week Three epic.
Leo Durocher announced he would stay as Brooklyn Dodgers manager for Branch Rickey, denying reports he would join the New York Yankees under Larry MacPhail. He praised Rickey as the finest man to work for and said he would stay with the Dodgers "until I die" in a Ka bets Field dressing room interview.
Dothan Tigers travel 280 miles to Gadsden to face Emma Sansom Rebels in a key third game. Both teams boast strong backfields, with Emma Sansom led by left halfback Firwin and Tigers relying on passing and running when available. Injury notes include Emma Sansom’s Ross Clayton and Dothan’s G L Wynn still limited.
The Montgomery junior high Tigers face Montgomery three schools in their season opener at Wiregrass Stadium Saturday night. Coach Moseley fields a light line and a fast backfield to counter a stronger Montgomery squad. Promising backs Wigan Johnson and Ned Walker lead an eager Youngster lineup with Louie Pilcher as a key lineman. The game features eight minute quarters and a full student-body turnout with paid admission.
AP reports on the 1942 World Series between the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals with series outcomes and game dates. It lists team records, game locations in St Louis and Boston, start times, probable pitchers, and betting odds amid a mix of damaged text and stray sports notes.
Dothan fans travel not to Gadsden for Friday action. Slocomb hosts Eufaula at 7 30 PM in a key Wiregrass matchup. Slocomb’s Red Tops, dark horse contenders, may pull another upset. The 40 member Slocomb band is set for a big halftime show.
Rehobeth High football fans saw the Panthers travel to Graceville, Fla for their second game of the inaugural season. The team outweighed by Ashford 14 to 7, despite earning 10 first downs to Ashford’s five. A late scoring drive came on a 15 yard pass from Captain Allen Kelley to Ollie Harrell for the touchdown, with Kelley passing to Davis for the conversion. Coach Tooley praised the effort as the squad, largely inexperienced, showed promise against Graceville the coming week. The lineup included guards Cobb and West, tackle Mison, ends Harrell, Davis, and Reed, and center McNicol.
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