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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1932
Page
3
Record notes cotton market at sixty four hogs per ton and peanut field pricing. Auburn experiments show 250 pounds of peanuts yielding 190 pounds of product in the field.
New York reports a steadier tone with higher freight car activity after early declines. Southern Pacific led gains while the weekly freight car loadings show a 20 000 increase. The Steel Corp orders register their first rise in bookings since March 1931, with August unfilled tonnage at 1 969 108 tons and potential for higher ingot output as industry improves.
A Negro league style game unfolds as Dothan Southside faces Eufaula on the local diamond tomorrow afternoon starting at 3:00. The Southsiders seek revenge after Eufaula beat them 21 in their season opener, with Walt Smart of Dothan set for a notable brother versus brother clash on the field. The Smart brothers, formerly with Southsiders, are siblings of CB Smart, star pitcher for the Indianapolis ARC in the Natxo National league.
Tallahassee visits by Miss Louise Brennan and Mrs. Pitt Rilen. trips by Miss Jennie Vining and Miss Marion Be Kay. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carroll host guests in Newton. teachers and faculty moving between Jasper Montgomery and Alabama colleges. numerous friends from Dothan Corinthia to Manchester Georgia visit and depart for teaching posts in Troy Montevallo and Brewton.
A fragmented account outlines Chicago's World Fair of 1833 reimagined in 1963 terms, contrasting era-gauged progress with today’s skyscrapers and ships. It notes a $20 million budget, 400 scientists, and vast displays, with exhibits tracing transportation, electricity, and industrial milestones across eras and nations.
Alabama coach Frank Thomas benefits from a strong roster of punters. Captain Cain leads a group capable of booming 60 yard kicks or pinning opponents at the five yard line. Backups Olley, Moseley, Hughes, Howell, and Joyce add depth, with Hughes noted for accuracy and distance.
Babe Ruth's condition has improved after illness as he rests in his tent with a plan to participate in the World Series. He faces a potential appendix issue but is described as resting easily and thinking about the ninth World Series starting September 28. Attle McGovern notes a low fever and continued recovery with visits from his physician.
In a dramatic baseball tale, the Lookouts outran the Empires in yesterday’s game to pull ahead in the Southern Association playoff, as Kenesew Landis faces intervention over director rulings. Meanwhile college football chatter centers on Alabama and Tennessee’s October showdown, with John Mack Brown drawing a crowd in Dothan.
In Alabama and North Carolina, pre season chatter centers on coach Neyland and the Tar Heels as they prep for tough games against Alabama and Auburn. Dothan High and Duke stars mentor younger players, with tennis rising at the new Country Club courts as South Carolina coaches optimize a power style for the Southern Conference season.
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