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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1944
Page
6
The baseball season begins Tuesday amid wartime constraints and optimism for a strong year. Star names like Dodger Doerr and Reds McKechnie headline rosters as teams shape up under scarcity while managers reshuffle lineups and hopefuls seek big league spots.
A dense, oddly garbled 1940s style recap lists multiple players by team across the American Leagues and National League. It mentions replacements, comebacks, and unsettled infields and outfields, with notes on pitching strength and notable names such as Eddie Siler Frank WiComick Paul Derrin ker and Spud Chandler in various lineups.
Washington AP reports wartime baseball won official sanction as President Roosevelt, spending time down south, sends a message via Stephen Barry that baseball should continue. Commissioner Griffith plans opening day passes, with Vice President Wallace handling the ceremonial first pitch for Washington and Philadelphia games. Government plans radio broadcasts of five overseas games weekly to boost morale.
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