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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1948
Page
2
An energetic look at Jimmy and the Chicago Cardinals rebounding from a championship year, with their hopeful stride toward repeating, while the Chicago Bears press in the Western Division. The Giants fall 63 to 35 as an offensive surge undermines defensive plans.
Troy State Red Wave seeks its first win after two losses as it meets arch rival Livingston State in a homecoming game. The Wave, coming off a loss to Jacksonville State, aims to revive momentum in a pivotal conference affair while Livingston eyes revenge for last season.
Midland City Fliers host Rehobeth Rebels at 7 30 p m on Midland City field tomorrow night officials said The Fliers coached by Wallace Joiner seek first win of the season yet are heavy underdogs as Rehobeth has beaten Newton Ashford Clayton and Cottonwood and only lost to Columbia Midland City has fallen to Newville Clio Newton and Abbeville
The Tigers show belief they can challenge Anniston, with players and coaches optimistic despite a mixed drill. Key veterans Hanahan Gray Creel Sinquefeld impressed on the flanks while Sullivan and Carmichael connected, and coach Hewes says the squad is in excellent shape with no major injuries ahead of Friday’s game at Wiregrass Stadium.
Attendance figures show 12 46 total paid admissions across four home games this season with a per game average of 3115. Dothan hosts undefeated opponents and the record gate stands at 4636 from the season opener against Opp Bobcats. Fans anticipate a strong turnout for Friday night at Wiregrass Stadium.
Troy Teachers College opens early to prepare for the season as players log about three hours weekly in drills. Coach Buddy McCollum aims to rebuild the squad after losing one regular from last year and hopes to have one of his top basketball players ready for the official start.
The Dothan Baseball Club formed a three man negotiating group to discuss a working agreement with the Cleveland Indians Americal League. Directors re elected officers for another season with Pitman to guide the club and Morris as VP. Wetzel and Griffin planned to visit Marianna Fla to inspect a potential spring training site for Cleveland's farm club.
New York report says boxing champion Joe Louis will fight next month at Yankee Stadium. He named options Baksi Charles or Joe Baksi or Lee Savold as possible opponents after a four month retirement. Louis spoke with Mike Jacobs and Harry Markson confirming the comeback stance and outlining a December date if a Baksi Charles rematch or Savold contest can be arranged.
The Wire sass section highlights several first year players expected to see action. Notable names include Red Murphy of Enterprise and Berne Shepherd of Trer as part of team depth and potential impact this season.
The Wiregrass Foxhunters Association sets a four day event in Headland November 1 to 4 with beach show and field trials. President J W Buckner says hundreds of hunters and hounds from nearby states are invited. Benched show starts November 1 at Headland American Legion hall. Prizes total about 300 dollars. An old fashioned gospel sing along is planned Tuesday night. Officer elections occur Wednesday afternoon.
Georgia Tech Engineers top SEC in total offense and total defense with 1,425 yards over four games, 3563 yards per game. Tech allows 122.5 yards per game. Tech quarterbacks 31 of 87 for 805 yards and eight touchdowns. Tennessee leads pass defense, surrendering only 29 of 75 passes for 268 yards. Georgia ranks second in passing with 32 completions in 74 attempts.
The Cleveland Indians will each receive 96,772.07 for their six game World Series win over the Boston Braves. The Braves split a 153,500.20 pot among 21 players, with various partial shares and executive bonuses included.
NEW YORK AP Stan Heath of Nevada is on track to set a new collegiate offense record as he nears the nation’s top passing yard total. With five games left, Heath needs 427 air yards to surpass the 1,457-yard mark set by Davey O’Brien in 1938. He already has 1,031 yards in four games, 63 completions on 106 attempts, 9 touchdowns, and leads in total offense with 1,037 yards. Heath’s pace could top Georgia’s Frank Sinkwich 2,187-yard single-season total in 11 games if maintained.
Fragmentary text lists players and teams including Georgia Tech and Virginia with scattered numbers and positions. Mentions Justice of North Carolina, Johnny Papit, Clyde Smack Scott of Arkansas, and a national rushers context but lacks coherent events or outcomes. The fragmentary item reads like a sports column snippet with incomplete data.
Teen U. S. golfers arrive for the 23rd Mexican Amateur Championship opening event at Mexico City Country Club. Links champions from the era have held the Mexican amateur title since 1939.
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