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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1950
Page
6
A column ponders sportsmanship in football, urging players, coaches, schools, and fans to model fair play. It questions displays of respect for opponents, handling of injuries, officiating courtesy, and accountable coaching, warning that many fail to lead by example and that readers may find the critique pointed at them.
Tuscaloosa Alabama. The 1960 Open Golf tournament starts Saturday and will attract Alabama’s top linksmen who are expected to compete fiercely for the title. Strong field includes leading players expected to challenge for victory.
Herschel Spears of Huntsville heads a strong returning field as pros campaign for the top prize of 200 dollars plus in the 1948 Open meet. Defending champ Spears leads a group with John Campbell Sr of Birmingham barred from professional status after returning to amateur status. The pro-amateur tournament is set for Friday with the Open contested over KA holes.
Columbia Lions and Marianna Bulldogs remain undefeated as they prepare for the Peanut Bowl in Wiregrass Stadium on Thanksgiving Day. The standings show Columbia atop with a high-powered offense and stingy defense, while Marianna also shares a pristine record alongside Chipley and Elba in a crowded race.
Met opera star Blanche Traubel announced buying a substantial stake in the St Louis Browns. She said she loves the team and may perform at the season opener next year. Her remarks reference George Sisler Urban Shocker and Babydoll Jacobson as part of her recollections.
NEW YORK UP Chances are that several former star ball players like Tommy Henrich Joe Gordon and Bill Nicholson played their last major league game during 1930. Barring a draft expansion and retirement pressures many aging veterans may be kept around for one more season by clubs. Players such as Henrich Gordon Nicholson Walker Cooper Pete Reiser Mickey Hearn Johnny Vander Meer Dutch Leonard and others face uncertain futures as age injuries and medical doubts mount. Teams including the St Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants show a mix of potential cleanouts and youth promotions affecting veteran rosters.
Army holds top spot as Notre Dame sinks to tenth after Purdue’s 28 14 upset in South Bend. Oklahoma, Texas, SMU and California vie for positions as Army faces Michigan in New York. Top ten and second ten lists show shifting power with Tennessee and Vanderbilt in the next tier.
The Major Periods are shown in boldface and begin at the listed times lasting an hour and a half or two hours. Minor Periods, shown in regular type, are shorter and follow the Major Periods.
Medalist Betsy Rawls of Austin tops the field as match play begins in the Women's Texas Open at River Crest Country Club. She faces Mrs. George Wilcox Jr. of Miami after a six under par 60 in qualifying. Louise Suggs shot 70 to qualify, while Beverly Hansen and Alice Baer advanced to the 32 player flight. Betty Jameson and Mary Lena Faulk also highlighted the early rounds as the event narrows to knockout play. Ed Ford, rookie lefthander, reported for Army medical examination after helping the Yankees clinch the World Series.
Charles Busy Champ New York plans frequent bouts to build a fighting legacy, with co-manager Jake Mintz stating the heavyweight seeks monthly matches, eyeing Cincinnati in November and then more trips nationwide. He hints at negotiations with rivals like Preddr Beshore and a broader tour to showcase talent.
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