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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1944
Page
8
AP dispatch outlines a regional push to organize youth baseball for ages 6 to 17 in Englewood and surrounding suburbs, aiming for about 1,300 boys across 120 leagues. It notes growth over last year and calls for coaches and facilities, plus other sports bits including bowling anecdotes and military base team changes affecting exhibition schedules.
Boston hopes to witness Sal Bartolo defend or Terranova win the featherweight crown in a 15 round bout at the Boston Garden amid NAB scrutiny after a recent title turnover scare. The card includes regional results from a West Coast bout featuring Mexican Juan Zurite.
Enterprise High School claims the Second District basketball title after Luverne protest over a technical foul on Coach Luis Davis was denied by Association President Jack Hovater of Newville. Hovater and state officials ruled the call correct as Enterprise edged Luverne 17-18 in the district final to advance to the state tournament in Tuscaloosa.
Capt Sam D Perry 36 famed amateur golfer is missing in action in the Southwest Pacific. He was attached to the Army Air Forces and is a University of Alabama graduate who won the Southern Amateur Championship three times and held multiple Alabama titles. He served as director and president of Alabama golf groups.
Members of the Chester R. Vick Post No. 12, American Legion, voted to remodel the Legion Home on North Oates Street and use it as a regular meeting place and social center. The post aims to revive the organization and build a strong statewide unit. Curtis McQuagge and R O Byrd were chosen as post service officers. the board will decide between them Monday. Final barbecue plans were set for Porter's Farm next Thursday, with invitations sent to veterans of both wars.
Sammy Armgett challenges Bartolo for the lightweight title as Bartolo campaigns to reclaim glory. Bartolo, despite a tough seven year build up, faces Terranova’s slate with two ring years behind him. Last June Bartolo fought Wille Pep for the featherweight crown in New York, losing every round, but he has since defeated Inez Mars in impressive fashion.
Dodgers pennant dreams weaken on eve of Bear Mountain training as Deacon Rickey states Billy Herman will join the Navy and Pitcher By Head heads to Army duty. Lloyd Waner is reinstated and Mickey Owen allowed to stay on his Springfield farm during early camp. Frank Demaree signs with St Louis and Thurman Tucker reports his physical.
Pirate pitcher Rip Sewell, arriving from Plant City Fla, forecasts a pennant bid for Pittsburgh and calls last year’s blooper ball a tale of the past. He faces spring practice with optimism and a potential Dapper Dan award amid cold weather in Pittsburgh. He recalls a 21-9 record and hints at improving on it this season. The Pirates report for spring training next Tuesday with a squad headed to Muncie Ind. for drills.
The committee recommended expanding the athletic program after the war. They proposed a joint schedule including European teams, a 150 pound line, and a robust plan for freshman squads. The proposal will be presented to directors at today's meeting.
New York report says Blanch Rickey has given up hopes of Leo Durocher playing shortstop for the Brooklyn Dodgers this season due to elbow trouble. He will be sidelined until July after an operation, ending the plan to use him at short.
Frankie Sinkwich former Georgia star and NFL punter was accepted for General Army service at Fort McPherson after presenting a doctor’s letter stating no lingering disability. He had previously been surveyed out of the Maine Corps Officer School last summer. He seeks duty and awaits assignment with the draft board in Youngstown Ohio and Clarke County Georgia registration.
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