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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1943
Page
5
AP report recounts diverse wartime scenes and personalities from William Wallace Wade Jr to Duke coaching links, including amateur boxing and military service. It mentions observers, prize winners, and sports ties, with hints of Japanese language bravado amid a broad wartime panorama.
Ad cites Joes and Mat Always the WMorcliae Uair Tonic promising lustrous well groomed hair. Claims large hair battle product sold everywhere with marketing flourish and unclear brand references.
Count Fleet attracts heavy betting confidence for the Kentucky Derby on May 1 after a fast 1943 debut at Jamaica. Odds drop to 4 to 5 as backers slash the field and anticipate a strong push against rivals, with potential impact on entrants in the Wood Memorial at Jamaica.
Augusta Ga AP There are no Pinkerton guards at Augusta National Golf Club today only cows around the clubhouse while the Masters is absent for the year The course closed last fall and a caretaker tends the property while cattle graze on the expensive greens Old landmarks like Forest Hills Hotel and Bon Air Hotel are repurposed or abandoned as military use grows The Masters atmosphere fades with golfers like Hogan Nelson Snead and Sarazen reassigned to other services while Byron Nelson remains active in exhibitions
The Associated Press poll selects the New York Yankees as the team most likely to win the American League pennant despite player losses. Browns and Indians receive strong support for runner up spots while the Athletics and Red Sox attract multiple first-place votes as projections shift for the coming season.
ATLANTA a preview of Southern Association camps notes managers Gilbert and Lewis praising pitchers Grassaway Stewart Gardner and Miller along with new arrivals Anderson Lance and a moundsman. Birmingham trims Baron roster. Morgan and Harworth released. Atlanta buys George Motto from Toronto as Crackers plan spring exhibitions ahead of April 23 season opener.
The 43rd annual North and South championship began with players from Detroit, Pinehurst, and New York. Bonne Williams of Detroit, stationed at Camp Butner, teamed with Tommy Brumbarger of Davidson College in the opening round. Williams shot 73 in qualifier, Brumbarger 84.
Washington manager Dale Bluege said if the Senators staff improves like the rest of the team, the club would provide plenty of trouble this season. He noted the infield would click once Gerry Priddy and Johnny Sullivan start producing, forming a top double play pairing in years.
Char lie Keene of St Louis meets Rey Mobley of the 35th Division in the main attraction of three wrestling matches at Camp Rucker. Leslie Davin faces Nick Bera, while George Thomas wrestles Nick Carter in the semi finals. Matches start at 5 pm.
The passage notes a baserunner attempting to score on a catch by Harry Hooper Dusty Tewis or Tris Speaker but Ty Cobb would not risk the extra and Eddie Collins is mentioned in the sequence.
Napier Field hosts two service teams this weekend at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium. The Graffies meet Gunter Field of Montgomery Saturday at 2:30 p.m. and face Tyndall Field of Panama City Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Key players include Private Henry making his debut as a left-handed batter, Corporal Johnny Bryan at second, and Lt. Day’s trio of top pitchers. Gunter owns a strong lineup with Sash as catcher and Teaster on the mound, while Tyndall debuts in Dothan after a practice win for Gunter earlier.
A fragmented Philadelphia AP piece describes rookie Major Loop Awes gaining notice at Shite Park amid veteran skepticism. The quote heavy text touches on pay, staying in the major leagues, and comparisons to Connie Mack’s ideals, with lingering, unclear details about other players and events.
Today and Thursday Abbott and Pontelio in Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man. Late Show Saturday Might Ran dolph Scott and Glenn Ford in The Voice. Friday and Saturday Gene Ailly in Star Dust on the Sage and Alan Mobrary in The Devil With Hitler. Last Times Today Hady Lamaur and Walter Pidgeon in White Cargo. Thursday Fred Waring in Vatelty Show.
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