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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1945
Page
6
The article recalls Dothan High football players from past seasons, highlighting Ray Henderson leaving for the Army, the battle for positions, and the enduring cycle of talents feeding the sport. It notes Stan Hach’s veteran record with the Chicago Cubs, the Yankees’ rise, and the challenging race among teams for top status.
Senile typhus contracted by some troops in the Pacific area shows fatalities from 1 to 30 percent. Control is pursued by impregnating GI clothing with dimethylpinalate alongside standard Army preventives. The measure aims to reduce spread among deployed personnel.
Jack Kramer took the loss as the Yankees routed the Browns 11 0 to complete the sweep. Joe McCarthy's club built on its recent hot streak at Yankee Stadium with strong hitting and pitching, including Donald Whitewash against St Louis.
Dothan Glass defeats Dr Pepper 12 to 8 in a rough opener at Wingstast Dermonal Diadiem. The win improves Dothan Glass to 3 1 with one loss as Dr Pepper struggles at the plate. Key players include Hughes and Tre, with Dr Pepper’s Hardee and Kayhkerhiard contributing. The event also marks a Negro American League doubleheader at Comitney Park as plans unfold for future matchups against Kansas City and Chicago.
Philadelphia publisher reports Connie Mack trading catcher Frankie Hayes to the Cleveland Indians for Buddy Rosar as part of a two deal week. Hayes aims to break the consecutive games caught record and will join Cleveland to strengthen the club.
Report of victims recovered from a liner disaster with remains buried on land in Halifax Nova Scotia. A cemetery contains markers memorializing those picked up at sea and laid to rest in relative peace.
Mel Ott laments missing top pitcher as Morton Cooper moves from St Louis to Boston in a major swap. Braves gain a proven arm, while Cardinals, Pirates, Cubs and Dodgers face new threats. Otto negotiates with Breadon amid shifting balance. Giants show early lead as other clubs recalibrate. Baseball notes include standings and schedules across leagues.
A Camp Rucker team will face the Independent nine at Wiregrass Memorial Stadium. Manager David Edgar of Dothan announced the first meeting this season, with ace pitcher Ros Burdeshaw set to start against soldier mine Hubert Weeks catching. First pitch is at 8 o clock.
Allen Brown of Chattanooga Tennessee will represent Georgia Tech in the NCAA track meet at Milwaukee. Coach Norns Dean said Brown is the sole conference champion entry. Dean also announced Dave Durst two-miler, Bob Seligman discus thrower, and Jim Dykes pole vaulter for the national meet in New York June 30 and July 1. Seligman and Dykes are conference champions.
An Indianapolis revival plan for a 500 mile race faces a slow start as a War veterans group and the American Legion seek to reopen the speedway for rehabilitation efforts. Officials with the Security and Exchange Commission had previously blocked gate access, leaving questions about the project’s feasibility and governance.
A crowded page blends diaper rash remedies with stage notices and a long string of names and places. The fragment hints at performances, performers, and times across weekdays from Monday to Saturday, with references to Helen Walker and other cast members among the scattered entries.
In a 16 inning Southern Association game the Crackers rallied to beat Birmingham 10 to 9. Mobile fell to Memphis in 12 innings, while Little Rock defeated New Orleans, and Nashville also posted a win as the league race stayed tight. Birmingham erased a late deficit to secure the comeback win.
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