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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1945
Page
9
The Chicago Cubs clinched the National League pennant with a dramatic late rally against Pittsburgh, Borowy earning his 71st win as Erickson closed out a tense finish. The season featured key performances by Grimm and the Cubs as they moved atop the league standings.
A fragment from Forbes Field in Pittsburgh shows the Cardinals leading the Reds in Cincinnati as the Cubs face a must win against the Pirates. The pennant hangs in the balance with three weeks of tense play left and the outcome riding on the final games of the season.
The Dothan Tigers defeated the Starke University Cadets 14 to 0 in a tight game featuring Burkett’s two rushing scores and Patterson’s extra points. Dothan surged after a scoreless first half, piling up 245 rushing yards and 76 passing yards while Starke managed 129 rushing yards and two interceptions.
Enterprise tallied 430 points with four touchdown sprint by Haynes Brebham and two more by teammates in the first quarter then tied and pulled ahead in the fourth. Taylor, Grithn, Ellie and Pridgen added two TDs each as Joe Watson kicked extra points. Enterprise hosts Oxzaik next Friday night. In other news rain postponed Detroit vs Browns, Tigers battle to regain lead in league race. pitching plans discussed as possible playoff scenario with Washington.
Baseball men from Alabama Mississippi Florida gather in Montgomery to plan possible resumption of Class B Southeastern Loop. Ben Gotteman Montgomery club owner says prospects bright for next spring with tentative lineups and regional interest from Anniston Selma Gadsden Jackson Meridian Pensacola and Panama City. The loop disbanded after the 1942 season.
Chipley High School dominated Graceville in a 55 to 7 football game. Coach Gilmore’s squad, led by seven lettermen, easily built a commanding lead and gave reserves time on the field. Next Friday Chipley aims to avenge a previous 1-7 loss to Bonifay.
Marian na Bulldogs under coach J P Streetman Jr dominated Apalachicola with 17 first downs to four, leading 26 0 at halftime and adding four more touchdowns in the second half. Hooks rushed for 80 55 40 and 35 yards while Baldwin added 45 84 and 25 yard scoring runs. Williams added a 12 yard TD plunge. Herndon starred for Apalachicola as Marian na set up a game at Tale next Friday night.
Lizabet Scott stars in You Car Along at Martin Theatre with shows Saturday at 11 30 p m and October 9th and Monday and Tuesday dates listed. The item highlights local entertainment and performance details.
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