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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1943
Page
7
The Dothanites plan a light workout today to focus on a victory at the Stadium tomorrow night with Erterprigas. Gametime has been out at Bop and will not participate.
Coach Hewes faces lineup questions as star tackle Harry Wize may start while Billy Adam recovers from a hand injury. Jack Marley could take pivot duties amid Adams hand healing, with Marley showing promise this week. Team confidence remains high as tackling and blocking improve and fumbles are being addressed.
South Pacific dispatch reports a trade proposal where the winning World Series cap may be exchanged for Japanese Zero planes. Major Gregory Bovingtom, a South Pacific ace with 15 planes to his credit, commented on cap shortages and their popularity among fliers in the tropics.
Mort Cooper dominates as Yankees and Cardinals clash in game three at the park. Borowy returns for the Cards while Brazile and McCarthy shuffle rotations. The opener battle mirrors 1942 history with strong performances by Keller Johns on and Mort Cooper sealing a classic pitching duel.
Major Hoyington of Okynogan and Tacoma says his squadron would swap a downed enemy plane for each captured Japanese Zero in the next two weeks. Mayor Vovinglor boasted of shooting down Japanese bombers last year with the Flying Tigers. A September 14 engagement over Bougainville saw five Zeros down and additional claims praised by Marine pilots. The Victorious team’s success is hoped to bring luck for a broader South Pacific sweep.
Duke's Bob Gantt anchors a potential extra point edge as a six foot three end scores 17 points for the Blue Devils in Southern Conference play. The upcoming Duke-Navy era clash features ex pros and service teams in a Carolina college grid scene with Carolina fields preparations amid scattered matchups across conference and service squads.
The Grumman Hellcat, nicknamed Pride of the Navy, debuts as a carrier-based fast and highly maneuverable fighter bomber. It participates in Marcus Island operations, highlighting its speed and agility in naval air battles.
AP reports near World Series end Dinny Walker of Brooklyn comments on second games and player plans. Dixie Walker praises Hopp’s running, Musial on second base, Bonham Crosetti fielding errors noted. Mentions Joe McCarthy and Yankees, Duke football prospects, Navy preview, and Willard Marshall’s postseason role.
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