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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1944
Page
7
Rural districts juggle football and basketball aspirations while eyeing modern gym facilities. Many small southern schools rely on football for funds and pride, with basketball growing as a second sport. Community pages note standout players from local towns, mention outdoor recreation, and reference upcoming Dothan Tigers trip to Montgomery as a chance to disrupt expectations.
Dothan Tigers hold stiff scrimmage day with 24 players expected to travel to Montgomery. Coach Howater emphasizes offensive and defensive passing as 5 scrimmages unfold and a whirlwind workout is planned tomorrow before the trip. The Poets aim to rebound after a 13 0 loss to Selma and host the Tigers Friday night after a Troy layover for lunch.
The 1945 baseball season saw record crowds across the American League with totals surpassing the prior year. Attendance is highlighted by strong showings for teams like the Yankees and Dodgers, despite wartime constraints.
New Orleans AP: Coach Claude Simons frets over Auburns “screwy offensive stuff” ahead of Tulane’s 94th football pow wow with Auburn. Tulane eyes second win. Auburn scouts call Tulane bigger and faster, with injuries to Tex Warrington and others hedging plans.
St Paul E Brown, three years as Ohio State head coach, will visit the Buckeyes' visitors' dressing room for the first time Saturday as his Great Lakes Naval Training Station team meets unbeaten Ohio State. About 60,000 fans expected. Brown notes the team’s current woes and his past success.
Brooklyn Tigers general manager says Pete Cawthorn will stay as coach for the season despite rumors. Gallery cited that divorce losses this season are not the coach’s fault, blaming uncontrollable causes. Attendance is estimated at 10,000 for the game against VMI in the Southern Conference.
Alabama coach Frank Thomas said star Lowell Tew sprained ankle against Millsaps and may miss the Tennessee game at Knoxville. End Jim Pearl is nursing an injury and could join Tew on the unavailable list as Alabama adjusts practice to prevent further injuries.
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