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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1949
Page
6
Notre Dame Minnesota and numerous top teams clash in a chaotic roundup. The Minnesota Gophers crush opponents 27 to 0 while Cornell, Duke and others post decisive wins amid high scoring plays and standout performers like Agee and Porser.
Washington likely to name Harris as manager for the Senators after talks with Clark Griffith. Griffith, controlling owner, has discussed Ivan Noren purchase and Harris's past success guiding Washington to a 1984 world title. Buckey Wrigley currently under consideration as successor to Joe Withett after a disappointing season.
Southeastern Conference clubs face tough tests as Kentucky, LSU, and Tulane provide varied results. Kentucky’s form, LSU’s defensive strides, and Tulane’s fall from prewar strength shape expectations for the league. Mississippi State, Georgia, and Auburn show mixed fortunes with upcoming games against top rivals shaping the race.
Jack Lovett Jr of Montgomery Alabama won high overall honors at the Gulf States open skeet championship in Biloxi at the Biloxi Gun Club. He broke 29 of 300 targets across small gauge events over two days. Johnny Parsons wins fifth national big car title at Langhorne Speedway in a 20 mile race, time 4 56.22 before 18 000 fans. Wiregrass Officials Association meeting reminder set for 7:50 PM in Dothan courthouse main courtroom.
Chattanooga Valley Ga AP Coach P E Bandenreich of the Chattanooga Valley Aigh choot football team looks to next year after a six game losing streak four shutouts and ineligibility sidelining six players amid injuries and gym issues He notes the school has 105 pupils with most boys over 109 pounds and 19 out for football The coach remains hopeful saying they will be much improved next year and have just been having a bad season.
The weekly wrestling show at Wiingrass Sports Arena on E Main St lists two feature bouts. George ne of New Orleans faces Tah Brawley of Houston in the first match while Prince Othar the Persian meets Floyd Byrd of Louisville. Both bouts are two falls with a 30 minute time limit. Arena doors open at 7:30 and the first bout starts at 8:30.
The undefeated Highland Lions led by Captain Ingram Hanahan top the six man league standings as schedule shows Lions facing Jackets and Streaks meeting Bobcats with Tigers and Wildcats in action later in the week amid muddled standings and scores.
Henry Hulse of 905 N Oates St caught a baby alligator after fishing in Crooked Creek. He used a water lure called an injured minnow and decided the gator would make a better pet than a teal.
Anniston Bulldogs brace for revenge against the Dothan Tigers after a tough season. Returning veterans include Moon, Thrasher, and LaRvey with Co-Captains Smith and White. Coach Banerall rebuilds a strong unit, aiming to topple Dothan in a pivotal Wiregrass Stadium showdown.
The Men's Volleyball Club will meet at the Dothan Recreation Center Wednesday night at 7 50. Crawford Mosley notes growing interest with four teams formed. Games run behind the center in three elimination series. All men are invited to attend and join the league.
Troy State College hosts a top clash at Wiregrass Stadium during the National Peanut Festival, pitting two high scoring teams the Governors and the Tennessee squad in a key pre season battle. The game features star backs and line play as Troy seeks revenge for last year’s 18 to 6 loss. Coaches McCollum and Beavers lead a veteran cast in a bid to outpace the fast Tennessee attack.
Charles Bernard Auburn assistant coach will address the Wieegrays Quarterback Club tonight at seven. He replaces John Williamson who cannot attend due to his mother's death in Oklahoma. Bernard will show a film of this year’s Auburn Florida game after supper.
Pope Gregory I was elected by acclamation and accepted, while Army Khaki was first used by an English regiment in India in 848.
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