This 1944 newspaper clipping from The Bakersfield Californian tells the story of Captain George 'Sonny' Franck, a former University of Minnesota All-American halfback turned Marine Corps fighter pilot, photographed after being rescued from a strafing attack on Japanese-held Wotje Atoll. He is greeted by fellow Marine Captain Ted Lyons, a former Chicago White Sox pitcher. The clipping reflects wartime newspapers' fascination with athletes-turned-servicemen in the Pacific campaign. Project: 218326