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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1950

Page

6

Hustle Key To New Yank Success Says Henrich

A 1950s Yankees victory framed around hustle as the secret to overcoming injuries and midseason setbacks. Henrich notes late-innings power from DiMaggio and clutch contributions from Woodling Coleman and Brown helped win the World Series in four straight. Series drew 196,000 fans and $953,690.08, plus $800,000 TV rights.

Tomroy Henrich Aed Henrich Juman Joe Tage Phil Gene Woodling Bobby Brown Gerry Coleman DiMaggio Doe Robin Roterte Yanks George Weiss Casey Stengel Oakland Myerels Phillids Yana Phils Phil Power del Ennis Dick Siler Andy Geminick Ira Sawyer Nero Brooklyn

Defensive Giants Pro Loop Surprise

New York Giants rely on a stingy defense to win three straight and sit high in the American Conference standings. They toppled Pittsburgh and Cleveland while beating Washington, setting the stage for a clash with the Browns and Eagles.

NEW York New York Giants Cleveland Browns Philadelphia Eagles New Yorkers Pittsburgh Sterlers Cleveland Anit Yeoterday Washington Redeking Thamans Steve Qwen Browns Pittsburg Philadelphia Los Angeles Rams Cwenco Bears Detroit Lions New York Yanks Ted Bears Chicago Cardinals Detroit San Francisco Yanks Green Bay Girhts Finaly Chifley Canerly Gene Roberts

Quarterback Club Set To Hear Bob Davis Speaker

Robert Davis a famed Georgia Tech grid great will address the Creekly huddle tonight in Columbus. Davis named to the All-Southeastern Conference first team for three straight years, among top linemen with Notre Dame’s Connor, is discussed as a prime All America candidate. The program includes Columbus sports director George Threeving and WABL sports director, with officials predicting engaging remarks.

Robert Bobby) Davis Ise Columbus Associated Press Southeastern Davis Notre Maria George Connor Yellow Jacket Additio’y

Egypt Considers Easing Marriage Ban for Telephone Girls

AP reports that Egyptian authorities discuss changing regulations to allow telephone operators to marry and retain their jobs. Proponents among government staff argue no such ban exists for other government employees, as the state runs the telephone system.

Egypt Otter

SEC unbeaten teams face key tests this Saturday

Vanderbilt hosts Mississippi Rebels as Kentucky sits atop the league with a perfect record, while Georgia seeks consistency after two ties. The day features Georgia Tech in Baton Rouge, Florida vs Auburn, and several near‑term SEC showdowns testing fragile unbeaten status across the conference.

Sterling Glappey Associated Fresh Seaten Vanderbitt Georgia Kentucky Vandy Commodores Mississippi Rebels Nashville Bear Brushi Wildcats Maree Cincinnati Bulldogs iThey Mississippi State Athens Alappama Mississippi Cincinnatis Lexington Dayton Nori Carolina SHC Tennessee Duke Tenne Boston College New Englanders North Carolina Louisiana State Rice Isa L. Seu Notre Dame Purstug Jane Rang Leahy New Orleans Alabama Vandy Wedefear Tuscaloosa Furman Flmia Bob Woodritt Georgia Tech Patton Florida Gainesville Auburn Georgia ‘Tech Woninana State Baton Rouge Temester Chattamoga Knoeville Vanderbilt Georgie Tulane

Major and Minor Periods Timed for Religious Service

The Major Periods are shown in boldface type. These begin at the times shown and fast for an hour and a half or two hours thereafter. The Minor Periods, shown in regular type, are of somewhat shorter duration.

Underdog Starke Hopes To Spoil Dothan Homecoming

Montgomery Alabama Preps football shows Starke Cadets visiting Dothan Tigers on Friday night at Wiregrass Stadium. Starke seeks first victory after four losses while Dothan, coming off a 14–0 loss to Central High, aims to stay in top ten in the Alabama Journal rankings. Eacie Welch has departed, Jack Moody steps in at fullback, and the Cadets boast Ray Scat, Earl Murchison, Tom Kennedy, and Norman Alford.

Montgomery Dotan ‘Tigers Starke ‘University School Cadets Dolhan Wiregrass Stadium Tigers Central High Phenix City Clanten Starke Dudeville Class of Alabama Jimmy Rose Bain Colum Gemes Eacie Welch Tiger Fulback Jack Moody Driveri Moody Iclude Ray Scat Eni Lowell James Joss Thronen Graduat Jeter Tom Kennedy Lancet Alford Norman Alford Letterman Tierrie Meriwether Buddy Turden Bobby Hines Jesse Page James Dickens Earl Murchison A. Prickett ' Huang Monady Dickie Rushton Guy Thirpen Jimmy McQueen Benny Fowlts Baker Callahan

Tiny town gains modern telephone service in move

In Lebanon Maine the dial central office outgrew its capacity and the operator shipped the outdated equipment 276 miles on a truck to Wetopitlock. Forty residents there now enjoy upgraded phone service.

Bobcats Lead Six-Man League With Six Straight Wins

Bobcats orated as undefeated leaders of the City SisMan Football League with five consecutive victories. Highland Lions of Gary Phillips close behind with four wins and one tie. Remaining teams include Wildcats Tigers Green Streaks and others with weekly games scheduled at Baker Lot including Lions Jackets Rebels Tigers Bobcats and more.

Bill Batley Southside Bobcalas SisMan Lions Jackets Rebels Tigers Bobcats Busters Wildcats Daredevils Goghers Gophers Busters Gophers

Yanks to Earn Record 6800 Each For Four Day World Series

The Yankees likely share about 204 275.91 each from the 986 571 41 player pool, estimated at around 6 800, a potential all time high surpassing Cleveland 1948. If the losing team also gets 3 shares, payout exceeds 4 300 per man. The total pool shows 70 percent to players.

Yankee Stadiun New York Buch Yankee A.B. Chandler Cleveland

Dothan Tigers suffer injuries after Friday defeat

The Dothan Tigers list major injuries after a 14 0 loss to Phenix City Red Devils and a 14 12 win over Leon High. Morgan Longgrear has an elbow injury and Ed Noxby remains sidelined with a head injury. both are unlikely to play this week as Starke Military School Cadets come to town for homecoming. Coaches criticize blocking and tackling and plan a refresher in fundamentals while all three Dothan teams prepare to play this week including road trips and a return game with Greenville Bees.

Dothan ‘Tigers Phenix City Red Devils Leon High Tellahassee Morgan Longgrear Ed Noxby Tigers Dothan Starke Geneva Starke Military School Dave Brown Sam Smith Central High Phenix City Dothan Bees Greenville Bees

Unclear League Prize Split Between Teams

A fragment notes a prize distribution with percentages and fixed shares. It states a 60 40 split favoring the winner, mentions the Yankees receiving 304 715 51, and the Phillies 136 163 04, against a total pool of 350 459 85. The text trails without complete context or full team names.

Gecoml Yanks Phils

Army and Oklahoma Mark In Danger From Streak Breaks

News from New York reports modern football’s longest unbeaten run faces disruption as Army and Oklahoma tally against formidable foes. Notre Dame’s four-year sweep ended with Purdue’s 26-14 upset, clouding the path for Michigan and Texas as Oklahoma risks a 23-game win streak against Texas at Dallas Cotton Bowl. Army’s 41-1 passing flourish under Blaik continues, while Michigan State and Oregon await next tests amid heavyweight matchups and fresh upsets.

Notre Dame Purdue South Bend Army Bilahoway West Point Michigan New York Yank Oklahoma Sooners Texas Dallas Southern Oklahoma A Holla Fighting Irish Texas A Wolverines Ann Ar Uur Michigan State Dartmouth Perm State Bob Blaik Maryland Washington UCLA William and Mary

Wake Forest Romps Indiana in Dixie Major Surprise

Wake Forest delivered a dominant 47 point victory over Indiana in a Dixie major surprise. Other top ten teams faced lighter tests as SMU No 3 defeated Army and Oklahoma, Kentucky cruised past Dayton, and Stanford plus other squads tallied wins amid uneven play.

Indiana Wake Forest Dixie Southern Methodist Army Oklahoma Kyle Rate Billy Tours Kentucky Dayton Stanford Saree Geen Baek Bens

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