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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1941
Page
4
The Bulldogs meet Athens High in a decisive state contest. Albany advances with a strong performance, finishing ahead of Valdosta as Leighton and Posey contribute key plays.
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NGPA champion Athens defeats SGIPA champ next Friday while Cedartown falls 4-0 to Athens. Thomasville dominates Valdosta with a strong line attack and passes, Laneford and Posey shine, Thomasville’s form echoes Armistice Day performance. Local radio reports confirm the win.
The text argues for including the band in football game costs to boost halftime rhythm and crowd energy. It suggests ensuring musical performance continues even without immediate help, centering on the intermission tempo and fan support.
A digest of sports chatter notes major leaguers resting to refresh before Chicago lobbying, Montgomery Blue-Gray sports clash and a two day bowling tourney with northern and southern teams. Commentary highlights jokes about Red Burman Larry MacPhail Rob St Onge and Dixies Widow plus a Mount Celemeng Monitor gag about Phillies.
The writer favors Albany as a hosting city for a playoff game noting its stadium quality and crowd appeal. They say Thomesville or Athens lack suitable facilities and consider Macon only if Athens declines, urging consensus for a convenient site for the players.
A city full of supporters welcomed visiting bands from Thomasville Valdosta Albany and Turner Field with a police escorted parade to Radium Springs. Mayor John W White watched the game from the press box as Bulldog players battled Wildcats and clinched the title amid strong defensive plays by Steve Watkins Lekiles Posey and LeFiles.
Miami Florida December 6. A nationwide scramble among unbeaten high school elevens for a berth in the Christmas night intersectional game. Host Miami High School, a city champion, has received asks from nearly 70 schools coast to coast. Coach Jesse Yarborough notes calls from senators governors mayors and citizens.
The Thomasville Bulldogs beat the Valdosta Wildcats 13 6 at Albany's municipal stadium before 3000 fans to surge toward the South Georgia Football Association championship. Leighton Eason and John Posey sparked the rally as Langford connected on key plays and Posey added the final score. The win followed an early Valdosta pressure and sets up a clash with North Georgia champs next Friday.
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