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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1943
Page
6
The Tennis Association plans to push ahead with championships but a committee meeting in the face of internal questions and scheduling concerns may delay decisions. Key figures and dates are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
Walter Mere Hall, former CSLTA president, defends action over unsanctioned tournaments as dating and eligibility sparks dispute. He clashes with critics over fairness and sportsmanship while leaders pledge reforms and wartime adjustments in 1942 rankings and women’s events.
The article outlines Budge's preparation to join the military service, including anticipated physical training and the goal of entering an Officer Candidate School. It notes a department call within three months and the intention to continue a role as a training instructor.
The Arkansas Racing Commission granted Oaklawn Jockey Club a 30 day horse racing permit in Hot Springs starting Feb 22 after a public hearing where Gov Adkins and several ministers opposed the meet. The vote was unanimous with the hearing held before the commission, which met in executive session. The group had posted a $30 bond, and Adkins reiterated moral opposition to racing.
Funeral services for John A Hall sixty four of Webb route one were held at Cedar Springs Church with Rev H E Draughn officiating. He died Friday morning after a long illness. Surviving are his wife two daughters five sons two sisters and seven brothers, along with thirty-nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Essie B Posey will be held at Ward Wilson chapel with Rev Rhinden officiating. Surviving relatives include her mother Mrs Juin Mae Pose, sisters and a brother, plus paternal grandfather Snellgrove. Marriage licenses issued in the county are listed. cans are needed for relief drives. USLTA funds report a $13,001 deficit for the year.
MEMPHIEB AP reports Terry Terry prefers outdoor winter practice and plans northern training for the major league club this spring. He discusses handling the team, potential moves with Philadelphia and meetings with Branch Rickey, Brooklyn Dodgers president. He urges players to train at home and favors outdoor work over indoor drills for proper wind and leg development.
Eight large Camp Rucker units will launch a troop intramural basketball league from January 21 to February 16. Lt William C Fannin says games occur on weekends with no training interference. Teams include Ath Tank Group, Special Foapital units, 388th Engineer Regiment Provisional Chemical Bn, 4th Medical Ambulance Bn, 909th Ordnance Bn, 4th Chemical Bn, and Station Complement.
Women bowlers in Montgomery Alabama and Billings Montana plan inter city matches by mail to avoid transport strain. Three dates January 26 February 2 and February 9 will see American scores mailed after each game to determine the series winner. ۔ The idea began when Billings drew Montgomery from a hat and Montgomery agreed to host.
Rear Admiral C H Wood told the Southern Bay Labor Conference that worker absenteeism is a major war production obstacle. A voluntary reduce in work days could boost output. examples showed yards with planned programs fared better than those without. He warned against over optimism and urged unions to help by using arbitration where possible.
Forty five enlisted men and three officers from the Dothan unit of the Alabama State Guard left yesterday on two buses for Inauguration ceremonies for Governor Sparka in Montgomery. Under Capt N Masser and lieutenants R O Byrd and J L Sheay the Dothan Company 69 will bivouac the night and prep for the downtown parade tomorrow. Lt Col J P Shealy, a State Staff member, will lead the Front Battalion in the parade. the unit camped near Bulby Prison at the Montgomery arsenal and will return to Dothan late tomorrow night.
A Blakely Georgia boy died from injuries after being struck by a bus near Macon. Funeral services were held at Lucille Baptlat church with Roy Batchelor officiating. The child survived two parents, Bruce Batchelor of Macon, and the tragedy followed an incident where the boy darted into traffic while crossing a street.
Lt C H Swayze announced an intensive enlistment drive by the Navy WAVES and Coast Guard SPARS in Alabama and northern Mississippi. Meetings have occurred in Birmingham and Montgomery with plans for Anniston Decatur Dothan Gadsden Huntsville Mobile Selma Meridian Columbus Tupelo and Corinth. Married status limits apply: WAVES cannot marry a Navy man and SPARS cannot marry a Coast Guard man.
The second class of Aviation Cadets from Marianna Army Air Forces Bingke Engine School were commissioned as second lieutenants and awarded flight wings. A parade led to the post theater for the ceremony with Chaplain Elbert Richards officiating and Colonel John W. Pereons addressing cadets and families about joining the officer ranks amid U S military progress.
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