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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1950
Page
5
Florida eyes upset prevention as Forman clash looms while Vanderbilt nudges toward comeback drills. LSU plans light week with limited practice and injuries mounting for Florida State. Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia all report limited workouts as Kentucky cruises in with strong offense. A note on disease control warns burning or burying carcasses to prevent spread.
Sullivan leads a crowded SEC poll as multiple players from Tennessee Auburn Kentucky Vanderbilt Alabama and Georgia Tech dominate weekly AP ballots. Votes split among standout backs ends guards and centers highlight a fierce battle for first string honors across conference teams.
Atlanta AP reports golfer Bob McCoy renowned for his unorthodox cross-handed grip has died from leukemia. A South newcomer and longtime contender, McCoy endured illness and injuries yet remained a popular figure in golf, twice winning Atlanta city titles and reaching semifinals in major regional events.
Dothan blanked LaMet t 32 0 last week but slips from the Alabama Journal top 110 prep teams poll. The top ten include Parlaps Lanier Etowah County Tuscaloosa Atmore Aniston Valley Deshler Eufaula and West End.
Chicago AP report indicates Luke Appling, White Sox shortstop and enduring league leader, may retire as a player to take the Memphis Southern Association managerial post. The 38 year old, a two-time AL batting champion, has played 2,218 games at short and will meet with Chuck Comiskey and GM Frank Lane to decide.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a real estate or meeting notice involving Aublerd and Garvey, with references to dates and locations. Details are garbled and partially unreadable. The readable portions hint at a property action dated around a 36 day of Cadabor and mentions Wells.
Georgia travels from Athens to Boston facing Boston College Friday after two tied results this season and a recent 7-0 setback to St Mary’s. The Bulldogs’ passing game and quarterback decisions draw focus as they aim to rebound against an Eagles squad crushed by Oklahoma and Mississippi. Ed Petela, a 20 pound fullback, has stood out in BC’s rushing attempts, while Georgia weighs a backfield switch and strategic adjustments ahead of the clash.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a tile or paving project titled Ghippoline 13 on a green asphalt surface within a country. Details about location, date, or responsible organization are unclear in the readable text.
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