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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1945
Page
3
City crews labor to restore lighting at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium before Dornan High’s football opener amid manpower shortages and safety concerns. Officials warn temporary fixes only. full repair to follow once materials arrive and crews are available.
Coach Jack Hovater faces a thin depth chart as the Dothan Tigers prepare for the opening season tilt against Opp. Burkett and Parrish lead the aerial attack while replacements fill in at backfield and line. Captain Marley Wise Underwood and Sheen anchor the line as Dennis, an end, hopes to improve pass catching.
MOBILE Aly AP New Orleans and Mobile met not in the opening game of the Southern finals. A pre opening poll of 15 sports writers had surprised finalists as Mobile, in second place, advanced to the finals after defeating Chattanooga 4-2 and ending Princess League leading Ajanta’s bid. Mobile became the fourth third place team to reach the finals, marking the Bears first appearance since the transfer of the franchise to Knoxville.
The squad lists Burke Parriea and Franklin Patterson handling kicking duties while blocking back and signal caller G. L. Wyly joins. After three weeks of heavy practice with no serious injuries, Coach Howater expects a strong opening. Tickets are on sale at Spann Hardware Company.
AP report from Memphis notes Kentucky Wildcats visit the University of Mississippi Rebels in a Southeastern Conference game at Crump Stadium. The matchup features a youthful Kentucky squad led by coach Harry Melore with a three game series planned starting in New Orleans and a tentative return to Mobile.
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