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Durocher's Army Induction Ends With Punctured Eardrum
The article recounts Leo Durocher being drafted and subjected to medical exams at the Brooklyn Local Board No 133. He is deemed unfit due to a perforated tympanic membrane, or punctured eardrum, which would interfere with military duties especially in gas or swimming scenarios.
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Leo Durocher
George Magerturth
Magerturth
Durocher
Magerkurth
Induction Center
Brooklyn
Draft Board
Leo
Robert Schnell
Grand Central Induction Center
Sam Nahem
Phillie
Sam
Philadelphia
Nahem
N. A
War Department
Dodgers