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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1950
Page
5
Oscar Fraley compiles a wide set of bold picks across major college games. He names Oklahoma over Boston College and Texas A&M over Texas as notable forecasts, with strong bets on Kentucky and Alabama in football, plus a long list of matchups across the Southwest and Midwest.
Dothan Tigers lead Leon 6 to 2 in a ten game set, with Tallahassee and other regional matchups noted. The long running series dates back centuries with ties and close results, while Alabama’s football programs show recent home winning streaks and Tulane’s improving SEC placements under Coach Mary Frake.
Bomber Joe Louis aims to become the first to regain the heavyweight title against Ezzard Charles in a New York bout at Yankee Stadium. Louis, 38, is the favorite amid questions about his aging legs and midsection, with large TV and theater interest expected in the night’s event.
Troy State displays spirit and determination as it prepares to break into the win column after losing to Southeastern and Stetson. Coach Buddy McCollum drills the Red Wave with scrimmages, plans tough prep for Florida State, and notes quarterback Dugan Taylor will miss three weeks with a bruised collar bone.
Captain Mike Mizerany of Birmingham is the heaviest Alabama football player at 223 pounds. A pair of 160 pound halfbacks, Bimbo Melgon and Larry Chiodat tim, are the lightest on the squad.
Ozark's Eaglets from Dale County High School open the season against the Ashford Bees here this week. Coach Al Alford declares the squad in top condition and among Ozark's best junior squads. Probable starters include Ends Buchanan and Martin, Tackles Willis and Gaffery, Guards Lee and Covington, Center Carroll and Packs Wright, Stovers Thomason and Chapman or Grantham.
SELMA AP A dropped dogfight opens the Southeastern PGA annual open golf tournament at Selma Country Club with players from Alabama Georgia Florida Mississippi Louisiana and Tennessee contending for more than 42400 in prize money. The 18 hole opening round starts tomorrow as a two round medal event ending Sunday. Women’s and seniors championships are on the program. Otey Grisman of Selma and Pete Cooper of Ponte Vedra Beach renew a long rivalry. Cooper is defending champion with prior wins in 1944 and 1947. Crisman won in 1943 and again in 1946 and 1948. The SE PGA annual meeting is set for Friday night.
Both from Selma, Riliott Speed shifts to center and guard while Jack Brown becomes quarterback. The 1980 Green Wave features Jerome Hellum, a 200-pound fullback in high school now at offensive guard and defensive center, among the heaviest in the SEC.
SEC coaches intensified drills as injuries mounted across schools. Auburn reported up to 12 sidelined. Florida scarce with a full squad but faced concerns over discipline and eligibility issues for Mike Kelly and Dan Huster. Georgia, Tulane, and LSU prepared for weekend games while others noted rough scrimmages and cautious lineups.
Nashville sluggers beat San Antonio Missions 115 to 9 in the Dixie Series opener here. Nashville pitcher Bob Schultz struck out seven in four innings but walked five and was knocked out in the fifth after the Missions rallied with hits. Pete Modica relieved and shut them down briefly but Nashville added runs in the fifth, seventh, and eighth. Hal Hudson is expected to start next, per Texas writers.
In Gelfaith Stadium before 1,199 fans, Charley Williams from Trenton beat welterweight Salas by decision after a tough bout. The title was at stake with Williams at 142 pounds, five lighter than Salas, who hails from Phoenix. boos erupted from part of the crowd after the final bell.
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