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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1943
Page
3
Local vendors prepared for a city craft show with several textile booths open. Weaving demonstrations drew curious shoppers as organizers highlighted handmade hems, textiles, and small finished items for sale.
AP report notes debate over umpire Landis influence and a looming reshuffle of minor circuits. Feature covers service member access to the 1943 World Series film, Cuba specialist moves, Texas league delays, Phillies rookie boss Bob Carpenter, and a humorous hunting dogs aside amid Camp Edwards anecdotes about soldiers and beach walks.
Major league officials face a volatile winter meeting as Landis and Brabham contend over control of the minors. The controversy centers on voting rights, major minor league pact renewal, and Brabham’s potential ouster. Carl Hubbell retires to head the Giants farm system while league rumors link Bucky Harris to a Phillies GM role.
Phil-Pitt back Jack Minka known as The Bull has surged in yardage to lead the league in ground gain over six games. He needs 45 yards to beat Harry Clark for the title as Green Bay and Chicago Bears battle for strong ground games in 1943 plans.
Baugh in position to claim the passing crown after sid Luckman’s weakness noted, needs 10 attempts in two games to top Luckman’s 545. Bears wrap up schedule. A farewell from Williamsport recalls a young Army navigator waving goodbye during overseas flight. Glendale bans rooster growing.
In Topeka Kas a couple built a chicken wire den with no exit and found themselves trapped inside. They finally called for help and used a stepladder to hand the netting to them and climb out.
London AP reports Britons will see American style football as the Eighth Air Force meets the Ground Forces. Players from Texas Kentucky and LaSalle join star figures Master Sergeant Frankun Schweda and Corporal Burril Hobb. Attendance was 14 500 at the spring game.
Cleveland AP reports Lee B Murray, challenger to Jos Louis Arcel, predicts he can beat the familiar puncher in a 20 round clash at the arena. Trainer Ray Arcel comments on Murray's chances as the only fighter with a real shot against the Negro heavyweight champ.
Yugoslav Partisans report hard fighting in central and southern Bosnia as they retake the industrial center of Vares, 25 miles north of Sarajevo, while Germans gain Saland of Uljam near Zara. The war bulletin notes intense combat around Sarajevo with tanks and heavy losses on both sides.
In Knoxville flames destroyed a garage and spread to three nearby houses. Neighbors began to remove belongings while 11-year-old Bobby Knott singlehandedly fought the blaze with a hose, helping save property valued around $9,000 according to the homeowners.
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