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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1945
Page
8
Reporter Peter Edson recalls the 000 Club and its members as they gathered in Washington for the fourth term inauguration ceremonies. The group, with limited funds, discovered around 3400 dollars in their treasury and discussed wine and party leadership at the event.
Jim Thorpe advocates a junior Olympic games to curb juvenile delinquency. He argues track and field would build fitness and discipline, with a national showcase at Chicago. He notes his own past in professional ball and emphasizes using school terms and postwar youth programs.
Phog Allen, Kansas basketball coach, accuses NCAA officials of partnering with professional promoters to run tournaments in venues where big-time gamblers operate. He calls the NCAA stance a sad commentary and urges action, naming J. Edgar Hoover as a model to clean up intercollegiate betting. He warns college presidents must act or risk intercollegiate sports dying.
Athens Georgia AP reports University of Georgia loses two football players Floyd Hoard a freshman guard from Experi ment Ga and William Weeks a reserve end from Monticello Ga. They have joined the Merchant Marines.
In this wartime note the Old Fork Yankers and the St Louis Carolines announce plans to replace a B year old wooden structure with a new facility as part of ongoing efforts.
Partial readable text references burning pain and health concerns. Mentions Mack and White and an unspecified incident or condition. Details are unclear and names or dates are not fully legible.
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