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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1943
Page
9
In a sharply divided session, lawmakers grappled with proposed visa policy changes as part of a broader border security package. Several committees questioned implementation timelines and potential impacts on trade and travel.
The item notes college and professional sports chatter from 1943. It mentions Connie Mack eras, Boston Olympics and lost players, four minute mile debate, track star Gunder Haage, Browns pennant talk with Judnich and Stephens, trainer Dutch Wilhelm with derby candidates, Bo McMillin’s son baptism, guest star Bill Montgomery, baseball scout activity ahead of the draft, and Chet Kehn’s induction into the Army.
Baseball camps begin as teams adapt to wartime restrictions with indoor cages gymnasiums and seaside retreats. Phillieswillers pursue commando drills while Reds leverage Indiana University workouts and a $100 daily muscle program, Dodgers prep at West Point and Yankees settle in Asbury Park.
The Cleveland Rams named Charles FcChailiy Walsh as head coach replacing Earl Clark. Walsh, a Notre Dame alumnus and former Clark assistant, signs a one year contract with Rams co owners Major Fredbery and Dan Reeves. Commissioner Elmer Lawden announced the hire.
In Chicago a battered voodoo walking stick linked to Marine Barney Ross from Guadalcanal is circulating, drawing crowds, reporters, and hopes it will rival famous Derby memorabilia. The item was photographed for a news reel and presented at a reception where Ross hugged his mother as fans cheered.
scattered notes recount Notre Dame's late season run with two losses and a crucial final game against the University of Detroit while other items cover Army camp buzz over Joe DiMaggio's arrival, DiMaggio cousins, and various coaching moves and college ball brackets digging toward the AAU tournament.
New York AP reports 80 year old kid Mauriello seeks a ten round clash with Jimmy Bivins at Madison Square Garden as a double feature with Corporal Barney Ross. An expected crowd of 18 000 to 20 000 and a gate near 70 000 are mentioned with plans for honors like the Edward J Veil Memorial trophy.
Record setting racehorse Man o War is retired after a storied career that included clashes with Fair Play and a string of major purses. Owner Samuel D. Riddle announced the retirement on the eve of Man o War’s 28th birthday, with Seabiscuit and other famed progeny noted for their earnings across the era.
In Tuscaloosa Alabama the opening round pairings were drawn for the state high school cage meet at Foster Field. Teams include Selma Selma Hackleburg Enterprise McGinn Beteboro Oxford Murphy Tallassee Woodawn and Clanton with quarterfinals set for 3 pm and semis the next day. Coach Frank Thomas welcomed entrants as sponsor and festival attendees watched film of the Alabama Boston College Orange Bowl game.
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