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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1943
Page
7
The record notes two military items, tar ridge brass and bullet packets for rifles and machine guns, will need more copper than in peacetime. In 1942 copper availability was double the average annual supply of 1935 but still fell short of military and essential civilian needs by a substantial margin.
In a wild 11 inning affair the Birmingham Barons beat Knox Villa's Smokies 9 to 6. Johnny Conway led off the Barons 11th with a single and scored on Chuck Aleno's fifth hit of the day. Bob Usher, standout rookie outfielder, added two timely triples earlier as the Barons opened a big early lead before the Smokies rallied to tie 8-8 in the ninth.
Corporal Priston Dickerson son of Mr and Mrs W E Dickerson of Ashford route two has been promoted to the grade of Sergeant. It was announced yesterday. Dickerson was inducted into the Army Sept 31 1942 and is now stationed at Fort McClellan.
Count Fleet jogged home by six lengths in the 68th Withers Mile at Belmont, ahead of Slide Rule and Tip Tos in a field noted for its depth. Jockey Johnny Longden reported a slight drift at the turn as Count Fleet posted 1:38 for the mile, earning $2,270 and a bankroll rise to $214.98 for two years of racing.
Napier faces Bainbridge at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium in a South Georgia Border League game. The Graffies aim for a home win in their final appearance at the stadium before Camp Wheeler’s Mecos team debuts. Bailey, Carter, Horton and Coburn star in a battle featuring Napier’s timely hitting and mound pitching against Bainbridge’s pro-backed lineup. Wheeler’s Camp Wheeler team, featuring Cecil Travis and Hank Gowdy, is set to play in the weekend series with strong regional AS teams.
Slocomb Red Tops defeated Hartford High to win the county baseball championship in a pitcher’s duel. A Smith of Slocomb struck out fifteen and allowed four hits, while Commander fanned ten and yielded six hits. Hugh Segres scored the winning run on a fly to center as Cody Kelly threw out Reagan at the plate to end the game.
Former Penn State and West Point star Harry Wilson, now 41, serves as a full colonel in the Air Force in the South Pacific. He has been at an advance base for weeks, training a bomber group slated for the big push against Japan.
Geneva county students from Harfierd Ineo Samson and Cote Spinga organized a drive to gather clothing for the Mission officials in charge. Volunteers collected garments from city and university outlets, with total items aimed at aiding families in need as winter nears.
The University of Alabama announces varsity letters for 14 baseball and track athletes plus two managers from Coach Burnum's squad and Coach Cawthon's track team. Also named are two former Alabama football stars added to the athletic staff for Army Air Forces training support.
Aging Henry Armstrong speaks on the potential rematch with lightweight champ Bob Montgomery. He praises Montgomery’s progress, notes a planned outdoor bout for Mike Jacobs in New York on June 11, and recalls his own past defeat to Beau Jack while confirming friendship with Montgomery and his family. Also lists a batch of marriage licenses issued in Houston County for the week ending May 22.
Standings from yesterday's American League show Eostos 6 Detroit 4 and Philadelphia 2 St Louis Washington 7 Chicago New York at Cleveland night notes. National League lists Chicago at Boston 10 4 and St Louis 14 New York 7 1 with Cincinnati 2 Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia night. Southern Association Knoxville 8 Birmingham 11 Vintage Lite Rock 8 Memphis at Augusta night. Only games scheduled.
Napier Field initiates Lineas competition to spur athletic activity among cadets. Five events determine scores: time trial, standing long jump, one mile run, 8 yard dash, and push ups. Two-test averages decide winners with bronze and gold medals for top cadets per squadron and class. Judging uses a 40 point scale across events.
Geneva special report: County School Superintendent J J Collins announced graduation exercises set for June 4 at Slocomb Hartford Ge Heys Samson and Coffee Springs. About 340 seniors will receive diplomas and around 210 will complete the junior year. Principals for the five schools are B H Wyatt Slocomb C C Edmondson Hartford J G Austin Geneva C B Adkinson Coffee Springs H M Neal Samson.
Two bills passed by the Alabama Senate would extend the terms of tax assessors and collectors from four to six years. The measures, introduced by Sen John H Pinson, cleared 25-1 with Sen Evin McGary voting no on both. They apply to the coming term starting Oct 1 and do not affect current office holders.
Napier Field's Gruffies sit third in the Border League after pre season and league play. Coach Lieut William R Day and a solid staff pace acknowledged by strong exhibition wins over Camp Rocker and Marianna. Lead hitters Tech Sergt J Harris and pitchers Pvt Jack Horton Pre Bile Carter and Pvt AL Emersey bolster a capable defense behind Ivy Coburn catching.
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