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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1950
Page
8
A Florida fishing trip anecdote recounts a near tragedy when motorboats racing near a rowboat caused it to capsize. Despite chaos, passengers survived and a rider helped others after the incident. The piece urges safer boating and includes a list of practical safety tips for fishermen and water travelers. It closes with a section on a separate sports score roundup and predictions.
Post World Series chatter centers on Branch Rickey possibly moving to Pittsburgh and Connie Mack's retirement from managing the Athletics. Hornsby and Boudreau are also linked to openings with the Dodgers, Browns, and Indians, while Ras Hamby and Walker O’Malley eye Rickey stock and a potential reshuffle across major league teams.
Intra County games spotlight Wiregrass slate with Dothan and Geneva clashups. Newville hosts Dothan Bees while Cottonwood visits Rehobeth and Blakely welcomes undefeated Co‑Oe Lions. Elba faces Enterprise, Headland travels to Abbeville, and Bonifay hosts Chipley in a Florida matchup.
Sullivan Morris and McGowan helped forge Florida’s rise under Coach Woodruff. The three Alabama–born players shaped the 1930 Florida offense, with Haywood Sullivan at quarterback driving a potent passing game and yardage total.
Coach Dave Brown says halfback Jack Creel and several other key players will miss the homecoming clash with Starke. Dothan aims for a quick margin as injuries limit Creel, Newby, Faulk, and others, while Lodger and Simmons return to duty and Folt roster hopes rise for a Florida defense focused on gaps and passes.
The Tiger varsity travels to Wiregrass Stadium for a homecoming clash with Starke Cadets tomorrow night at eight. Local junior high action features the Young Junior High Baby Tigers meeting the Troy Bees in a rematch Saturday at eight.
The report details a Monday practice with major periods running long and regu lar periods shorter. The Redshirt line pressured the Whites, with Bob Zhinden the sole regular starter on defense. Charles Gray and Simmons made key passes and runs, while Tommy Wilkes broke through to score. Coaches noted a gap between regulars and substitutes in performance.
A slate of Friday night gridiron matchups across the Wiregrass region lists Columbia at Blakely Dothan Bees versus Newville Cottonwood at Rehobeth Dothankomet Vicksburg at Ashford Marianna at Graceville Chipley at Bonitay Donalsonville at West Feint Headland at Abbeville and Saturday night Troy Bees versus Young Jr in Dothan.
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