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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1947
Page
8
The Tigers, led by Bubber McGowan and Cone, toppled Holtville 6 points on a 45 yard return and strong defense. Holtville attempted 15 passes, completed three, with three interceptions by Dothan return, while Mosley’s Youngsters showcased stout tackling and balanced play.
Georgia Tech blanked Tulane 20 to 0 as a ground attack and a passing game overwhelmed the Green Wave. Jim Sul threw two second period TD passes as Tech built a lead, while Tulane's defense struggled to contain the Tech aerial attack and runners like George Mathews and Frank Ziegler.
Ole Miss, led by Charley Conerly and Barney Poole, rolled to a 4 0 victory over South Carolina as rain drenched the field. Odom, Mustin, and Oswalt added scores while the Rebels' defense forced turnovers and penalties doomed the Gamecocks. Attendance dropped from about 20 000 to 5 000 at halftime.
Geneva High School Panthers, led by Joel Bostic, overpower Samson Tigers 12-0 as Bostic gains key yardage and a touchdown pass to Fennell. Thompson caps scoring late as Geneva secures its first win of the season despite late penalties and substitutions.
Michigan State pulled ahead on a fourth quarter touchdown and held off Mississippi State as the Spartans won 14 to 7 in East Lansing. Key plays included a 38 yard run and a 24 yard drive capped by a short TD pass to Warren Huey, with Bob Brestel throwing two completions to Pads Ren Bale and John Guinan.
Dothan Tigers dominate Holtville Bengals 25 to 0 as reserves and regulars combine to run and pass, with Ed Hayes on an end around and Bubber McGowan intercepting for early scores. Strong defensive play and sustained pressure in the first half keep Holtville challenging, but the Tigers pull away before intermission and seal the victory.
Dothan Kiwanis and Rotary Club teams meet in a 36 player golf event at Dothan Country Club starting at 1 PM. The nine point score per foursome will determine winners, who receive a steak dinner from the losers. A perpetual cup is planned for yearly presentation. Chairmen are CHI Schwalb and Lawrence Oakley.
Auburn trailed 0 0 at halftime but surged in the second half to defeat Louisiana Polytechnic Institute 14 0 before a 10000 homecoming crowd. Billy Ball 44 yard run set up a one yard Inman TD, Bull Cochran extra point. Jim McDaniel added the extra point after Tidwell’s late 50 yard pass to Waddell.
Alabama extension service led program aims to add niacin riboflavin thiamine and minerals to cornmeal and grits to combat pellagra. Under John P. Bell and Dr. Leese from Clemson the plan proposes a two-cent per bushel premix added to all cornmeal and grits consumed yearly.
Keene brothers Don and Charley to face Gara Lozano and Raf Pasha in a three bout tag team event on the Headland highway. Charley meets Lozano in the first, Von Neete fights Pasha in the second, each match one fall with a 15 minute limit. Local promoters plan a new arena building but will announce details later.
In Austin Texas, Bobby Layne outplayed North Carolina star Charlie Justice as the Texas Longhorns routed the Tar Heels 4 to 0 before 47000 fans. Layne connected on the first score to Byron Gillory, and Tom Landry added a second half TD as Texas dominated with strong ground and aerial play.
Georgia's lumber industry rides a historic surge as demand for southern pine and hardwoods drives output to 120 million dollars annually. Each wooded acre adds about 1.50 dollars to Georgia's yearly income, per the state forestry department.
A 23-year-old Detroit sailor protested a $12 taxi tour charge in Marinette Wisconsin and was brought to court where he paid $5 for a disorderly conduct charge and the $12 fare.
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania a 1d-ton granite monument costing 6500 dollars to honor Franklin D Roosevelt is to be erected in suburban Susar Notch. Proceeds from a memorial day program sponsored by local churches will finance the project.
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