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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1943
Page
5
A jumble of names and events spans football, coaching, naval training, and wartime sport anecdotes. Mentions Owen, Lao, Lao, Waterco, and Fort Devens, plus sailors and athletes like Moullco and Boeckmann. Observations include New Orleans gardeners and a local service peep report.
Marianna Army All Field's Officer basketball team defeated Turner Field here last night 34 to 28. The clash featured standout performances and sparked excitement in the hometown arena.
Ex Tech fullback Bill Paschal of the New York Giants edged Jack Hinkle for the NFL rookie rushing crown. Paschal totaled 572 yards on 147 attempts, including 92 yards in a 21-7 win over Washington, aiding New York’s two decisive losses and playoff push.
The contest delivered thrills as Marianna and Corner Field traded leads. Lt Al Mercer opened with a basket, Barianna clamped down late, and Washington and Moerich added key scores. By halftime Marianna led 22 16 as Captain James Sipp erupted for 14 points in ten minutes. Captain Gapp led Marianna with 18 as Jana Moarreh scored 13 for Turner Field.
Sammy Byrd sails as the favorite in the $5,000 Miami Open golf tournament in Miami Beach. Byrd, known for long drives, stands atop a field expected to challenge for the title with strong contenders from regional clubs and professional circles.
In a compact season summary, the report highlights a pivotal Packers assistant coach noted for cleanly distributing passes and scoring with 47 receptions and seven points from field goals. It also mentions 1044 champions like Heineman of the Brooklyn Dodgers in kickoff returns and Andy Farkas of Washington in punt returns.
Tiger cagers beat Enterprise 28 to 18 in the first basketball game of the season at the high school gym. The game stayed close through three quarters as both teams struggled with pace and accuracy before the Tigers pulled away in the final period led by Adame and Horten. Maynard led Enterprise with five points while other players contributed evenly.
Bobo Newsom, Washington Senator pitcher, was placed in 1-A by a draft board and informed of a divorce from Betsie Lucille Newsom. He had been living in Las Vegas for six weeks and obtained an uncontested divorce last November. Officials noted the Senators and Athletics discussed his trade for Roger Wolff, with uncertainty about his draft status and future report date.
Former Yankee outfielder Sammy Ja in earnest about his golf tune up at Miami Springs. He aims to recapture form that won the All-American Open in Chicago last summer. Ja, now pro at Plum Hollow, practices hard hoping to top Craig Wood and Bob Hamilton at the forthcoming event.
Miami AP reports Florida race meetings begin for a wartime season at Tropical Park with crowds forecast near 8000 to 9000 as wartime constraints limit crowds. Opening day features a 2 division 2 ½ mile handicap for Oscarolde and Uf and Minecamp top weighted John Partridge's entry favored to win.
The record notes a shift in racing readiness with four races postponed from past seasons and a 20 day gap before a resumed schedule. President H L Straus comments succinctly on Tropical’s prospects, stating the horses are ready and the plan remains to proceed with the season after the interim period.
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