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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1943
Page
4
AP Features profiles Presbyterian College athletic director Lonnie McMillian who balances football strategy with a kitchen hobby. He cooks Chinese rice roast duck roast turkey spaghetti fish stew barbecue and roast goose without measuring ingredients while hunting and fishing.
West Now A Flag-Winner. Howard Green reports on Filmore West enlisting in the Army Air Corps last Oct 29. After 16 years under the ble tent, Sam West reflects on a long career and the shifting baseball landscape as the Dodgers experiment with a new mass production approach to players.
Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy remains positive about the T formation despite past losses. From his Miami Beach cottage he cites material and speed as key, notes no flawless system, and predicts more exciting, balanced college football with stronger schedules. He recalls Notre Dame’s T era and reflects on Alabama and UCLA bowls.
George Sisler a Hall of Fame first baseman will become a Brooklyn scout to lead a nationwide program of camps and schools as the Dodgers pursue free agent scouting and early talent among 16 and 10 year olds. Branch Rickey outlined nine full time scouts and a crew including Ted McGrew Wid Matthews and others to search minor leagues and sandlot players.
Hana Lobert recalls that great pitchers like Walter Johnson Addie Joss Grover Cleveland Alexander Ed Welan Tizzy Dean and Lefty Grove all shared speed He credits Christy Mathewson with exceptional speed as well noting his quick delivery and hard throw in a veteran managers view from Philadelphia.
Carlbad Municipal Museum in Carlsbad New Mexico recently acquired a collection once owned by Geronimo the Apache leader. The items include his beaded moccasins and moccasin casing worn by Geronimo's wife.
Iowa City reports Navy pre flight cadet screening shows average recruits at 5 feet 9 inches and 156 pounds with a 26 inch chest and 20 3-4 inch waist. After entering flight training, cadets gain nearly a half inch in height and about two pounds in weight. chest and waist measurements increase modestly as push ups and bending tests improve slightly.
A fragment describes a pair of belted boots worn by their son Tom-Tom and a horned headpiece with a rattle made from Hite hooves used by Indiana to dispel evil spirits. The articles came from Mia Parker Dunn, whose husband taught them from Geronimo in captivity.
Veteran Paul Waner and teammate Cooney signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers as the 40 year old looks for a record season amid draft uncertainties. Waner hopes to add hits to push past 3000 for his career while both veterans aim to contribute strongly for a pennant bid despite outfield and pitching gaps.
Lieutenant Commander Charles C Walsh, longtime crew coach, is now on active duty with the Naval Reserve. He serves as an instructor in the Department of Seamanship and Navigation at the Naval Academy. Timmy Porg may retire after spending last season with the Cubs and now works as a leather firm salesman.
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New York report details a chaotic narrative about Pep Record a featherweight champion tied to backers and a bid for glory. It describes unclear offers from Harry Muarkaon and lingering questions about a bout with Allie Atutz and a January 29 Square Garden show. The piece evokes boxing legends like Benny Leonard and Harry Greb while questioning the significance of Pep Record’s career and backing.
A garbled Friday note hints at a potential bout between two boxing figures to unify a national title. The fragment mentions Jackie Caillare and a NASNAF NAIF style group and suggests a plan to pit the contenders, aiming to eliminate one. The text is incomplete and unclear.
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