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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1944
Page
6
A former high school coach backed by Ohio coaches propelled Ohio State into national prominence under Paul Brown with Carroll Widdoes and a corps of assistants. The column also notes Alabama’s Auburn and Alabama’s local ties, calls for unity between rivals Georgia Tech and Georgia, and discusses prudent injury decisions and a Columbus game setup for Baker High School on November 10 and Hartford at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium.
Governor Chauncey Sparks proclaims an election for November 7 1944 to consider a constitutional amendment on officer salaries and fees in Alabama. The measure would validate and fix compensation for county officers in certain counties, with notices to be published weekly for four weeks.
Dothan coach Jack Howater plans to rely on four backfield players and a stout line as the Tigers prepare for a Friday 8 p.m. clash with the Hartford Bulldogs at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium. With key backs hurt, Howater warned the team must endure heavy pounding. Hartford coach H B Richards says his squad is in peak form and ready for a tough road game, expecting a large crowd and advance ticket sales.
Former Alabama star Frank Marin who also played baseball in the Southern Association will play pro football with the Pittsburgh Steelers Cardinal Nation League combine. Marin, a 180 pound halfback, was acquired from waivers from the Brooklyn Dodgers and is in his second pro season.
Fullback Fred Grant, transfer from Wake Forest, drills with Alabama as he fills in for injured Norwood Hodges ahead of Friday night’s game with Kentucky. Offensive focus centers on pass plays with Harry Gilmer’s arm, featuring John Wade, Johnny Hite, Ralph Jones, Jack McConville, and Jim Pearl as receivers.
Ohio State University football has risen to a fourth place national ranking under head coach Paul E. Brown and Carroll Widdoes. The duo, both with strong high school roots, guides a nearly all civilian Buckeye squad that recently defeated Great Lakes 26 to 8. The success is attributed to their swift jump from high school to college level and support from Ohio high school coaches.
Lexington Kentucky AP Kentucky coach Ali Kirwan announced the Wildcat squad returned to practice for the first time in a month. Injuries hampered the team since the opener and Kirwan praised a spirited session while noting two players did not participate and defense drills were emphasized ahead of Friday night’s game at Montgomery against Alabama.
Private first class Henry B. Grent arrived in Paris France announced today He is the son of Reverend and Mrs H M Givens of Hartford Conn He had been in England for ten months prior to this posting
Dallas AP reports coaches blame growing fumbles on inexperience and complex formations. Tex A&M, SMU, TCU, Arkansas, Rice and others note more youngsters on the field, with T formation handling prompting mishandling. Ole Miss and Arkansas face size and pace shifts as fans expect a high‑tempo ball toss.
MEMPHIS AP Tennessee gridiron clashes headline the Southeast with unbeaten Tennessee hosting Clemson in Knoxville and Mississippi renewing a 38 year rivalry at Memphis. Star back Buster Stephens is doubtful with a sprained wrist as the Vols brace for a hard fought game after a bruising win over Alabama.
Lead eating beetles gnaw on telephone wire covering at Camp Pendleton delaying Marine maintenance. The male species Scodicas Declicis damages lead while his mate lays leremes, turning conversations blurry and spluttery.
Sports writer Harold Claassen reports that NCAA rule changes being tested by the Eastern Intercollegiate Football Association are praised by fans players and officials. The reforms include enabling plays from behind the scrimmage line the defensive team sprinting with the fumble and a one inch tee at kickoffs. About 90 percent of Eastern games have used at least one change and several decisive touchdowns have resulted, including a North Carolina preflight score against Navy.
The text discusses misperceptions about pork curing practices. It contrasts dry cure and brine or pickle curing as two general methods. It notes some spectators believed greater changes were expected, while observing that the practices were not as radical as rumored.
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