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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1946

Page

3

Hold That Tiger Could Mean Many Tigers in Wiregrass

The article notes a proliferation of school teams called Tigers in the Wiregrass region, from Dothan to Ashford and Eufaula, with multiple squads sharing the name leading to fan confusion. It suggests changing the yell to hold them Tigers to reduce mix ups.

Tigers Evn Tiger Auburn Alabama Crimson Tide Dothan Cubs Dothan Tigers Talladega Tigers Eufaula Tigers Ashford, Tigers Graceville Tigers Elba Tigers Rehobeth Vicksburg

Knoxville Open Begins Wednesday At Holston Hills

Golf professionals at the $10,000 Knoxville Open start Wednesday at Holston Hills. Noted players Dick Mets Jimmy Hines Jim Ferrier Harry Todd Skip Alexander Vic Ghexzsi and Tommy Wright expect a rugged test from the par 72 course. Final round follows a Saturday break for the Tennessee Alabama game.

Knoxville Tenn Holston Hills Dick Mets Chicago Jimmy Hines Jim Ferrier Harry Todd Dallas Skip Alexander Lexington N. C Vic Ghexzsi Tommy Wright

Ferriss and Dickson Vie in World Series Finale Clash

Dave Boo Ferriss of the Boston Red Sox faces Murty Dickson of the St. Louis Cardinals in the deciding 43rd World Series game for the world championship and $127,739 prize. Ferriss carries a 25-6 season record and a 4-0 shutout in Game 3, while Dickson has been a bullpen spark for St. Louis. The Cardinals hold edges in batting and fielding, but the Red Sox seek a breakout offensive game as 35,000 fans anticipate the outcome at Sportsman Park.

Jack Hand ST. Louis Dave Boo) Ferriss Boston Red Sox Murty Dickson St. Louis Cardinals Red Birds Bostons Sportsman's Fark Ferriss Sox Dickson Joe Cronin Red Sox Shaw Miss Eddie Dyer Cardinals

Alexander Advocates Limits On Substitution Rule In Football

Former Georgia Tech coach William A. Alexander, speaking at the Atlanta Touchdown Club, argues that unlimited substitutions threaten the game and could force a return to halts or quarters for replacements. He warns coaches to stop rapid changes and notes how past eras used simpler lineups. He predicts a shift back to old formations and even a no-huddle approach could reset the sport.

Atlanta, Ga William A. Alexander National Rules Committee Alexander Georgia Tech Atlanta Touchdown Club Notre Dame

Jackson to Coach New York Giants Next Season

Travis Jackson star shortstop of the McGraw Terry era returns to the New York Giants as coach. He will be brought back from the Jackson Miss Southeastern League team for the upcoming season.

NEW York Travis Jackson John McGraw Bill Terry New York Giants Jackson Jackson, Miss

SEC Teams Struggle With Injuries Ahead Of Key Games

Several Southeastern Conference squads faced injury concerns as practice opened for pivotal games this week. Georgia Tech enjoyed near full strength with its backfield in good health, while Kentucky and Florida reported major gaps. Tennessee hoped for returns of two regulars, Alabama pressed on with limited injuries, and Vanderbilt and Auburn ran lighter sessions as Tulane prepared to defend against Auburn. Georgia’s Wally Butts drilled the Bulldogs for Oklahoma A&M, with Buck Bradberry possibly absent.

Associated Press Georgia Tech Frank Broyles Pat McHugh George Mathews Dinky Bowen LSU Kentucky Florida Paul Bear) Bryant Wildcats Georgia Vanderbilt Gators Billy Parker Fletcher Groves Buddy Cater University of Miami Tennessee Volunteers Alabama Ben Huddleston John Francis Chattanooga Vol Duke Crimson Tide John Wozniak Frank Thomas Tide Southwestern Louisiana Tennessee Charley Hoover Auburn Carl Voyles Bee Tulane Plainsmen Greenies Travis Tidwell Georgia Bulldogs Wally Butts Oklahoma Aggies Butts Buck Bradberry

He Men Urged for Apalachee Bear Hunts in Forest

Part of the Apalachee National Forest will host supervised public bear hunts next month for “he men” only. Two three day periods are set for November 18-20 and 21-23 with a maximum of 60 hunters plus guides. John Squires, national supervisor, warns bear hunting is not for tender feet. Hunters may also kill foxes and wild cats at will during the hunt due to their abundance in the area.

Tallahassee Fla Apalacaicola National Forest John Squires Squires

Brother Sister Act In Tennis Match

In Mexico City Louise Brough and Bob Falkenburg hold a slight edge over Jean Bostock and Anthony Mottram in the mixed doubles semi finals. The Hart siblings Richard and Doris Hart meet Pauline Betz and Philippe Washer in the lower half after their upset of Osborne and Brown.

Mexico City Louise Brough Beverly Hills Calif Bob Falkenburg Hollywood Jean Bostock Anthony Mottram Richard Doris Hart Miami Fla Margaret Osborne Tom Brown Pauline Betz U. S Philippe Washer Belgium Betz-Washer Harts Hart Osborne Brough

Theatrical Lineup Ends Today at Local Theatres

Monday and Tuesday showings feature Claude Fains and Vivian Leigh in Caesar And Cleopatra ending today. James Cagney and Sylvia Sydney star Blood On The Sun, with Allyn Soselyn in It Shouldn't Happen To A Dog.

Robert Young Ann Richards Sylvia Sydney Olivia de Havilland John Lund Mary Anderson Claude Fains Vivian Leigh James Cagney Allyn Soselyn Clark Gable Greer Garson Shelia Ryan Kent Tayor

Rain Forecast for St Louis After World Series

A rainstorm is headed toward St. Louis but the weatherman says it won t arrive until after the World Series is decided. Skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures up to 77 degrees.

ST. Louis

Birds and Sox set to clash with pitching depth on deck

The article notes the St Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox readying strong pitching options from Munger, Brecheen, Hughson, and Dobson if needed. It states players’ shares will be the smallest since 1918 as $175,000 radio money sits in escrow for a pension fund, with the winning pot about $127,739 and losers at $83.16. St Louis shares could reach about $3,736.45 while a Boston victory yields $5,008.32 per man due to a 41 12 to 34 split.

Ferriss Sox Dickson George Munger Brecheen St. Louis Tex Hughson Joe Dobson Boston Birds

Switzerland Leads World in Population Count, Elder Citizens Rising

Switzerland has the most residents over aged thresholds within its borders, signaling a globally high share of elderly people. The trend reflects longer life expectancy and aging demographics outpacing other nations.

Switzerland

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