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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1944
Page
5
The piece debates the three core football mistakes, blocking, passing interceptions and fumbles, plus a controversial safety attempt on a punt near the ten yard line. It also highlights Pete Gray’s comeback and impact on Memphis attendance, then previews upcoming high school games in Wiregrass region.
Dothan prepares for a Friday night clash with Eufaula at Watertass Merona Stadium. Captain Ray Henderson leads the offense as two new starters Wallace Faulk and G. S. Wynn will start, with Tommy Underwood back at center. Compton may see action after a long layoff and starter Franklin Patterson shifts to center if needed. Coach Howater drills signal running and defensive and offensive basics with focus on execution.
CHATTANOOGA TENN AP Four towns Miami Macon Montgomery and Knoxville pursue the Chattanooga Lookouts look to take the Southern Association franchise President Joe Engel says the club will be offered to Chattanooga first before any action. Zinn Beck notes Miara has a favorable chance. An unrelated football note previews a Eufaula passer Braswell as an accurate backfield threat.
Baltimore clinched the International League title and swept the junior world series in five games, drawing 52 833 paid spectators at the climax over Louisville. The Orioles sold three players to Cleveland and touted other prospects while executives eyed Kenny Braun and Howie Moss.
ATLANTA AP Georgia Tech and Auburn, longtime grid rivals, prepare for their clash amid injuries. Auburn's five starters are out or limited, with Tex Warrington Kuykendall Wozniak Ball Inman among the hurt, while Tech lists only Mickey Logan as injured. Alabama meets Millsaps and Howard faces Car in other weekend action.
Republican vice presidential nominee John W. Bricker condemned the Roosevelt administration for dragging America to the top of the list of nations in industrial recovery. He argued the New Deal cannot provide productive peace time jobs. The CIO PAC chairman Sidney Hillman countered that workers and the country would be worse off under Republicans. Roosevelt spoke on Columbus Day from the White House. Dewey attended the New York parade, Truman outlined flood control plans in New Orleans, and Southern leaders predicted Roosevelt’s victory with a 7,500 mile campaign tour looming. More than 2,300,000 ballots are expected on November 7, and a Pittsburgh religion labor conference urged political action. The New York Daily News discontinued its campaign baile page formerly sharing space with party materials.
Bucknell coach Woody Ludwig warns players to study hard but one trainee earns Navy 12 test honors. Guard Alonzo Stoddard of Kalamazoo Michigan scores high enough to qualify for special training at MIT and leaves the Bisons November 1. Prep schools clash in Atlanta features Miami High versus Boys High of Atlanta with over 10,000 expected.
Coach Frank Thomas reports Alabama in top shape at Florence with ends Pearl and Ralph Jones back after injuries. Jackson, Mississippi coach B O Van Hook says injured list has eased and team overall should be fair form.
In Hatboro Pa AP Tackle Fred Brocker of Hatboro High School favors opponents his own size and training level as the season nears. He emphasizes tough competition and graded progress with the team under coach guidance.
Fragmentary remarks describe a tall, heavy player and his described difficulty in dodging defenses, noting a six foot four inch frame and 310 pounds. The quote reflects on punching through tackles and the challenge of containing a larger opponent.
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