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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1943

Page

2

New York Sports Roundup From AP Headlines

A collage of notes from yesterday's ball game moments includes announcer Bob Elson noting airplane noise during a broadcast and various players in transfer rumors. Dodgers coach Dresen is linked to a potential $10,000 Atlanta manager offer, Hub Nelson faces Navy recall, and Zeke Bonura seen in North Africa. A lighthearted anecdote recalls Ray Keyes and a chessball tie to a van Nuys championship.

New York Bob Elson Dresen Dodgers Atlanta Hub Nelson Mg Penn Devery Navy Quakmown Bill Johnson

McSpaden Wins US Golf Championship Over Byrd

In Chicago AP reports Harold Tug McSpaden of Philadelphia clinched the United States golf title with a 26 hole total of 142 under par. Jim Byrd, also of Philadelphia, finished second for a $500 prize in a playoff held May 8.

Chicago Harold “Tug” cSpaden Philadelphia McSpaden Stokes Dehe Jim Byrd Philadel- Wan Jug United States

Pro Grid Coaches Having Their Woes

AP observed three of four freshman NFL coaches in trouble as Washington coach Dutch Bergman exits with a 27–0 opener win over Brooklyn. Chicago Cardinals coach Phil Handler and Brooklyn’s Pete Cawthon both lost three straight, while Detroit’s Gus Dorais dropped two after two wins. Green Bay overwhelmed Detroit 35–14 as Hutson starred, and Washington’s defense stifled Brooklyn. Bears and Pitt showed late surge in a strong Sunday showing.

Dave Hoff Chicago Dutch Bergman Washington Redskins Green Bay Milwaukee Phil Handler Chicago Cardinals Pete Cawthon Brooklyn Dodgers Gus Dorals Detroit Lions Bergman Brooklyn Sammy Baugh Packers Don Hutson Don Harry Hopp Detroit Bears Phil + Pitt Eagles New York

Yankees Crack Cardinals In Fourth World Series Game

Marvin Russo blasted a two run homer and a double to lead the New York Yankees past St Louis 4 yesterday, as Spud Chandler stars on the mound. The Cardinals faltered, showing little zing, while fans at Sportsman's Park rushed to witness the key fifth game.

Sid Feder ST. Louia New York Yankees Bonis Dagebell Chase Hotel Marvin Russo Cardinals Yanks Balls Park Louie Joe McCarthy Spud Chandler Marius Chandler Sportsman’s@Park Bombers Harry Brecheen Max Lanier

Captain Hardwick Home On Leave Brief Home Return

Captain W. Guy Hardwick of Houston County, a state legislator who enlisted before the legislature met, is on a short leave. He is stationed at Yale University New Haven Conn as a military law instructor and serves as prosecutor in court martial. He will return Wednesday.

W. Guy Hardwick Houston County Yale University New Haven Conn

Miss Mary Hughes joins WAVES awaiting induction

Miss Mary Evelyn Hughes of 08 South Appletree Street Dothan has been accepted for WAVES enlistment and will report for induction after passing physicals. Chief Petty Officer J H Hutchins said orders were advised today. Post induction she will attend a national college to qualify for a special WAVES rating.

Mary Evelyn Hughes South Appletree Street Dothan J. H. Hutchins Dothan Navy Mise Hughs

Giants rally with late rushing to beat Bears 28 14

Giants overcome early deficit to win 28 to 14 as three late rushing touchdowns seal victory in a Saturday night game. Bears shut out Cardinals 20 to 0 with Sid Luckman directing the offense after a scoreless first half.

Giants Bears Cardinals Sid Luckmn

Navy recruits enlisting at Dothan named

Two more months have been accepted for enlistment through the Navy recruiting station at Dothan and have been assigned for training. Chief Petty Officer J H Hutchins in charge said today. The enlistees were Bryan Colon Deese 609 East North Street Dothan and Glenn Byron Cagey Graceville Fla route three.

Navy Dothan J. H.hutchins Bryan Colon /Deese East North Street Glenn Byron Cagey Graceville Fla

Upset potential looms as grid slate shakes out

From Notre Dame’s 35 to 12 win over Michigan to Penn State’s Navy clash and Ohio State’s big tests, a slate of upsets shapes the weekend. Wisconsin eyes handling Irish, while Penn, Army, Purdue, USC, and others face challenges as top teams seek dominance and revenge on a sprawling 1940s college football scene.

Ted Meia NEW York Wiscon- Ain Notre Dame Everyore Badgers Irish Columbia Army Penn State Navy Ohio State San Francisco California North Carolina Duke Lakehurst Naval Camp Grant Minnesota Oklahoma South Rand Michigan George Munger University of Pennsylvania Dartmouth Quakers Frank McKernan Blue Devile Bob Gantt Purdue Anide Temple Cornell Princeton Pitt West Virginia Great Lakes USC Bt. Mary Tulane Rice Tulan Texas Tech Georgie Tech Georgia Navy Iwinole Wihaconsin Texas Aggies Louisiana State Fenn State Cal Gate

Death Valley Shows Lowest Land Point Below Sea Level

A report notes Death Valley California reaching a new low point at 276 feet below sea level marking a record in the region for extreme aridity and elevation data.

Death Valley Calif

Blue Devils Tackle Tar Heels Saturday in Durham

Duke seeks bounceback after a 14-13 loss to Navy as Lloyd Brount leads the offense. The Blue Devils face North Carolina Tar Heels who beat Jacksonville Navy 33-0, in the first conference test. Wake Forest visits NC State in Raleigh and Richmond hosts Virginia Military Institute.

Richmond Duke Blue Devils Navy Lloyd Brount Dusbeck North Carolina Tar Heel Jacksonville Navy Tar Heels Durham Wake North Carolina State Raleigh N.C University of Richmond Vircinia Military Institute

Iowa Seshawks and DePauw tie for scoring lead in 1943 college football

New York AP reports Frank Mar. Alcks of the Iowa Seshawks and Bob Brauber of DePauw share first place in the race for leading scorer of the 1943 college football season with 52 points each. Louisiana State star Steve Van Buren sits third after a TD and a field goal behind with 62 points. Tony Butko could not add to the tally.

New York Frank Mar. Alcks Iowa Seshawks Bob Brauber DePauw Ued Steve van Buren Louisianas Tony Butko

Unclear fragment recalls vast historical figures

Fragmentary OCR mentions a led group, a steund slave term, and a large figure over 26.5 million cyd, referencing Genev0 Ub and related terms. The readable content centers on historical numbers and names, but the exact event, place, and date are obscured.

Theatre Last Times Today At Local Playhouse

The final performances feature Amma Les in Hammen Ale Dis with Brian Pontery and Walter Brenna, while More The Murrier stars Arthur Coburn and MecCres on Tuesday and Wednesday. John Baala and Wanda McKay present Owe in and Theiling Nigh heer in the same program.

Brian Pontery Walter Brenna Amma Les Deen Arthur Charles Coburn MecCres John Baala Owe Wanda McKay

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