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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1944
Page
5
The piece discusses a horse named Plater linked to Widener and Derby prospects. It notes several horses and people such as Loucks and Pukls Gin, with references to previous form and winter training. The passage mixes racing history and speculation about future races and performance.
The readable text references Sweden and the final freedom of the press as part of the constitution. It mentions events around April and a wine platter, with scattered phrases about looks and weather. The fragmentary nature limits concrete details.
A long list of jurors is presented for the Marianna court in Florida. The roster includes many local residents and officials from Marianna Panama City Blountstown and surrounding communities. Names such as Ponce de Leon Grand Ridge Chipley and Panama City appear repeatedly among prospective jurors.
Radio listings show WAGE FRIDAY and AP News segments alongside various programs such as The Karioleer Chapel in the Sky Lost and Found and Rhythm Housdun Camp Rucker Orgwn Mons Moinevime News. The schedule includes dances, variety acts, mysteries, and serials featuring Burns, Fulton, Mastermind, and The Crary Aldrich Family with multiple time blocks and sponsor notes.
Major league clubs begin spring drills across cities with Wander Mosser shining in early action for the Nationals, while St Louis and Cincinnati clubs rearrange rosters. Reports detail pitchers and veterans, including Harder and Hackett for Cleveland and Lou Bourdeau staff plans, as teams seek open battles for rotation spots and fielding roles.
DePaul of Chicago and St John’s of Brooklyn advance to the national finals at Madison Square Garden after dramatic semifinal games. DePaul beat Texas A&I by 5 as St John’s edged Kentucky 48 45 in a tense, injury plagued contest to set up Sunday showdown.
In Lafayette, Indiana, the Cleveland Indians tested a new vitamin-injected "rocket ball" during a six-inning intra-squad drill. Jim Donohue hit a 400-foot homer and Pat Seerey followed with a long two-base hit as Lou Boudreau noted the ball’s cover was tighter than a golf ball.
Greensboro AP dispatch reports Army serviceman Dutch Harrison, a featured pro, will miss the upcoming Durlsm open starting Friday to prioritize military duties. Harrison says he hopes to compete when possible, but service obligations come first. The event also lists Jim McDowell and George Meyers among other participants in a Cleveland area circuit that links with Buddy Ross.
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