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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1944
Page
4
A chaotic recap covers Pacific Coast Conference fallout affecting the NCA A tournament bids. Utah, Arkansas, and Iowa State face elimination or qualification, with Navy and Dartmouth noted among contenders. The piece mentions coaches, players, and a New Jersey press mention of Bruce Drake and Bobby Riehl, plus shipboard wartime references and a Sardinia landing.
Major Jones from Kansas City wins the 126 pound Golden Gloves title at Madison Square Garden. His victory helps Chicago beat New York 7 to 0 in a national tournament where Chicago claimed ten wins in the series.
Cincinnati Reds manager Bill McKechnie frets over a thinning pitching staff after key departures and uncertain returns. Veterans Van Der Meer and Shoun leave a gap, while Riddle and the returning stars weigh spring training readiness. De la Cruz Carter Ferguson add rookie depth as Mueller and Rice anchor catching duties.
A postwar air borne professional football league meeting is planned in Pittsburgh on April 2 to discuss organizing a coast to coast loop. Representatives from New York to Seattle may attend as talks cover tentative divisions, two games weekly, and air travel to start.
A stage curtain valued at 1000 dollars burst into flames during a photo session at a high school production in the city. The incident disrupted the scene as actors posed for a picture, with no immediate report of injuries. The play and cast were left to assess damages and continue preparations.
A Philadelphia Athletics spring camp in Frederick Maryland features new rules, including a nickel and dime poker limit and a midnight curfew. Manager Connie Mack says players pushed for the rules to protect the club’s chances. Other camp notes mention Cubs pitchers Wyse Fleming Mikia, White Sox readiness, and various indeterminate player movements across teams. University of Tennessee plans an easier basketball schedule next season with home games against several opponents.
Dartmouth joined Utah’s team in a national invitation tourney as St John’s beat Drexel for the title. The Big Green are favored heading into Thursday’s Garden game with St John’s, while Drexel’s big night sparked the local tourney finish.
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