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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1948
Page
4
A lively Georgia river scene imagines drifting with a cane pole and settling for simple pleasures. The narrator describes lazy days on amber water, smoke rings, oaks, and speckled perch as a way to pass time and meet modest aims, while musing on wealth and luck.
The Troy Red Wave travels to meet the University of Alabama on November 13 at Dothan. Buddy McCallum and Sam Smith coach the Trojans as they aim to push past the half‑way mark of their eight game schedule. Reserved seating goes on sale soon at designated points. The Alabama squad appears in one of their nine road dates this season against the Red Wave. Separately, North Dakota ranchers form an air patrol to curb coyote losses on livestock.
Atomic Blond and Del Wayne collide with Mike Chavoir and Garza Verano in a tag team wrestling feature at Wiegrise Sports Arena. Local promoters tout top attractions as recent cards delivered two falls to one from Jock Wentworth and Tom Bilm, plus two from Fe Byrd with hammer lock and tying scissors holds.
Abbeville Yellow Jackets lead the Wiregrass League with two wins and 82 points allowed none, ahead of Graceville Tigers and Marianna Bulldogs. Dothan Tigers, Rehobeth Rebels, Ozark Eagles, Enterprise Wildcats, and others chase as standings change with weekend results and upcoming clashes.
In Birmingham the Vols and Barons prepare for a decisive fifth game of the playoff series. Key players include Razhthander Het and Mae Dotish contributing early drives as both teams vie for a spot in the next round. The outcome could tilt the series in favor of one side.
Alabama and Vanderbilt completed tough preparations despite rain disruptions. Alabama coach Red Drew focused on correcting passing and defense after a setback against Georgia Tech. Vanderbilt pressed a sharpened passing game and defense as they prepared for Tulane and upcoming opponents. Georgia and Auburn also held workouts refining offense and pass defense amid spring drills.
Alabama and Vanderbilt prepare to dedicate a new football stadium in Mobile this Saturday in a key conference clash. The game could decide which team remains a top contender as both sides eye proving grounds for this season.
Tallahassee’s Leon Lions head into a high stakes clash with the Dothan Tigers led by Coach W D Hewes. The Lions, renewed and strengthened, seek a fifth straight strong season start while Dothan must overcome graduation losses and a tougher defense. The Lions’ ground game and new passing threat aim to blunt Dothan’s attack as the rivalry heats up in Tallahassee.
In Portland, the world amateur title was decided by a 1 to 0 victory as De tort edged the Mehiphis team. The game was grueling with a late scoring chance, and Gen. Stepien Watts Kearny is noted among the officials, as the Nascent team claimed the crown after a tense contest.
Atlanta AP notes strong parallels between 1947 and 1948 SEC football starts. Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia Tech mirrored prior losses or wins as Mississippi State and LSU posted similar opening outputs. Vanderbilt diverged most from the 1947 pattern, while Ole Miss and Georgia Tech again led the standings after tense early games.
Florida Industrial School Yelts Jackets report three open dates on their 148 football schedule. Coach Frank A. Zych says the team hopes to fill Oct 8 Oct 13 and Oct 28 with games against high school teams in Florida Alabama or Georgia.
The New Orleans Jax defeated the Phoenix Queens to take the National Softball Congress women's title in a three game series. Commodores upset Northwestern last season but fell 13-0 to Tech this time.
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