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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1948
Page
11
Tuscaloosa Alabama special coach Harold Red Drew plans to use Ralph Cochran a sophomore quarterback candidate for kicking and his brother Bob Cochran junior left halfback to hold the ball. Both from Hueytown Alabama.
A large crowd at Wiregrass Stadium watched Dothan Tigers beat Opp Bobcats 31-6 to open the 194 grid season. Haywood Sullivan raced 83 yards on the opening kickoff for a touchdown, setters, while Malcolm Senn Jackie Nelson sparked the Cats. Tigers relied on Bruce Thinahan and Sammy Griv swunse on drives as passes faltered for Opp, with Tigers sealing the win and asserting early season strength.
The Dothan Tigers opened with a 31-6 victory highlighted by Sullivan returning the opening kickoff for a touchdown and Hanahan delivering two more scores. Opp led 13-0 after the first quarter, but Dothan dominated the second half with multiple runs and a final surge to secure the win. Bears mentioning pitchers and box scores appear in the surrounding text.
Boston erased a 4 2 deficit with a five run fifth inning led by Bobby Doerr’s three run homer and added four more in the sixth to beat the St Louis Browns 11 6 as Boston widened its AL lead to two games Hal Newhouser pitched Detroit to a 4 3 win over the New York Yankees driving in the deciding run in the fourth Dom DiMaggio Wally Moses and Doerr each had three hits for Boston while Priddy homered twice for the Browns Newhouser improved to 18 1 and Ed Lopat took the loss for the Yankees Cleveland beat Washington 10 1 behind Sam Zoldak’s five hit effort Philadelphia beat Chicago 4 3 as Joe Caleman left the mound after tripping late Philadelphia then beat White Sox 4 3 Lefty Warren Spahn pitched seven strong innings as the Braves beat Pittsburgh 7 2 to stretch their lead in the National League
Cottonwood High School coach George Layton confronts peanut allergy issues affecting players and staff assessments. The piece notes coaching staff changes and player readiness for upcoming games, highlighting impact on team depth and preparation.
RUN SEEKERS reports Alabama schedules its only night game of the season at Denny Stadium on October 8 against Duquesne. The pre light contest will mark the Crimson Tide’s first night game in Tuscaloosa history.
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