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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1931
Page
4
Knoxville Tenn Ar Col Paul B Parker University of Tennessee athletic director says college football has done more to aid poor boys in quest of college education than any other sport.
General DeSaussure, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, will join Alabama veterans for their state reunion in Birmingham October 7 through 9. Out of state attendees include General Harry Rene Lee of Tennessee, General L. W. Stephens of Louisiana, and General W. Freeman of Virginia. The article also notes scholarships aiding students and claims football enhances college contact and student development, countering a Carnegie Foundation view.
Open and close figures for cotton futures in New York show prices for January May July and other months with varied bids. The noisy OCR reads include figures like 483 951 Meh wee 638 and 643 708, alongside regional references to New Orleans and fluctuating dates and prices.
A fragment lists major stock names from Auburn Motorm Allied Chemical American Can and others along with mentions of Copper and Nickel firms. It closes with a note that hundreds of anglers daily pursue the flat season fishing on Jim Miscouri's Lake of the Ozarks.
The column promotes Alabama Tire Company services highlighting regular lubrication, value pricing, and expert Firestone Gum-Dipped tires. It extols long lasting tire mileage tested in races, urges routine maintenance, and notes community pride with editorials, car care tips, and dealer advocacy.
Hartford High announces a light, under 145 pound roster for Friday's season opener versus Newton High. Coach Walter Laney, a former Alabama athlete, drills a scrappy squad with 10 lettermen returning. Veteran players include Dowling, Miller, Lannon, Jerking, Davis, Richards, Brannon, Hodge, Gilpin, and H Brannon. New prospect Van Landingham stands out at tackle.
Dothan business leaders plan travel to Moultrie on Thursday to discuss procedures and offer help. Participants include G H Matone of First National Bank and John Sanders Sr of Royston National Bank. Transportation requests go to The Eagle for those with or without cars. The Hartford High football schedule lists games through November with Dothan at Hartford and other away matches.
Washington notes that Walter Gifford and the unemployment relief committee face anticipated press scrutiny. Hoover era commissions including Farm Board and Law Observance and Enforcement often draw attacks, while White House bodies like the Child Health Conference and Emergency Committee on Employment push constructive work amid partisan tensions.
Coach Paul Tubb led Dothan High to a tough 18 to 0 win over Ridney Laser Hist Montgomery as Lanier critics reassess strength. Bay City and Panama City reports hint at a strong institution repurposed for a forthcoming clash on Crampton Rowfield.
National League standings and upcoming games listed with teams such as Philadelphia, Boston, Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, New York, Chicago, St. Louis, and Detroit. Includes yesterday's results, rain delays, and pairings like Boston at Cincinnati and Brooklyn at St. Louis.
James Beall notes two football prospects from local schools. G W Riley’s son Young weighs 347 pounds and stands five feet 11 inches, entering his second season with the Tigers and likely to play many roles on offense and special teams. He previously starred at Young Junior High and is praised for hard work and blocking.
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