Introduction
The Dooley Athletic Association was a prominent South Camden athletic club during the early 1930s, best remembered for its competitive football teams and strong ties to the local community. Regularly featured in the Camden Courier-Post, the club fielded formidable elevens, hosted social events and benefits, and served as a gathering point for neighborhood athletes and supporters alike. The newspaper articles below capture moments from the Dooley A. A.’s active years, highlighting both its on-field successes and its role in Camden’s social and civic life.
Dooley A. A. Triumphs Over Haddon Eleven
Camden Courier-Post —
The Haddon A. A. eleven bowed to the Dooley A. A., of South Camden, yesterday afternoon, at the Civic Center Field, by the score of 6 to 0.
The Dooley eleven tallied in the second period when Ase Clark raced from the nine-yard line after Palese had previously run 30 yards.
Dooley A. A. vs. Haddon A. A. — October 26, 1931
Football game lineup and score: Dooley A. A. defeated Haddon A. A., 6–0, at Civic Center Field
Lineup
| Dooley Player ↕ | Position ↕ | Haddon Player ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Scarduzio | left end | Anderson |
| Powers | left tackle | Reeseman |
| Marciano | left guard | Kantor |
| Diacomo | center | Norris |
| B. Palese | right guard | Brooks |
| DiPantri | right tackle | T. Rosse |
| Reno | right end | Perks |
| R. Palese | quarterback | Patterson |
| Ase Clark | left halfback | Burr |
| Slovick | right halfback | Saccomanno |
| Luise | fullback | Egbert |
Scores by Quarter
| Team ↕ | Q1 ↕ | Q2 ↕ | Q3 ↕ | Q4 ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dooley A. A. | 6 | |||
| Haddon A. A. |
Touchdown: Clark. Substitutions: Reeseman for Norris; Schultze for Anderson; Worrell for Kantor; Bozart for Rosse; Woodcraft for Worrell.
Referee—Matin. Umpire—Blaker. Head linesman—Yindenberg. Time of periods—12 minutes.
Injured Players to Be Feted by Dooley A. A.
Camden Courier-Post —
All plans have been completed for the dance and floor show to be held Saturday by the Dooley Athletic Association, which will turn the proceeds over to the football players who were inured while playing with the South Camden club last Fall.
The affair will be at the Licata ballroom, 417, 419, and 421 Walnut Street. The Columbia Recording Orchestra will furnish the musical program. Walt Stanton, vaudeville performer, will be master of ceremonies. A vaudeville bill, headed by the Two Jays, will be presented.
The Young Men’s Republican Club of Camden county will pay tribute to the injured players. Officers are James T. Scarduzio, president; Louis Bush, vice president; Ralph Vitolo, secretary, and Albert Di Giacomo, treasurer.
Members of the committee are Anthony Jennetta, chairman; Thomas L. Griffith, Harry Powers, Adam Slovick, Joseph Gentile and Theodore Messaro.
A contest, closing March 24, will be held to obtain a slogan for the Dooley A. A. Fifteen prizes will be awarded. Further details about the contest will be announced at the dance.
Dooley A. A. to Meet
Camden Courier-Post —
Dooley A. A. will hold a meeting and practice session tomorrow night at its club house, 1871 South Fourth street. The drill will start at 7:00 o’clock, and all members are requested by Coach Anthony Jennetta to attend.