Four Southern Quintets Set the pace in national tourney
Four favorites Ashland Kentucky Athens Texas Vienna Georgia and Wheeling West Virginia stood out as 16 teams began third round play in the University of Chicago eleventh annual National Interscholastic Basketball Tournament. Texas showed speed in early games beating Cleveland Tennessee and Central High Oklahoma City. Ashland last year’s champion relies on long range shooting by Darby and Allen. Vienna Georgia impressed with team play and accurate shooting while Wheeling West Virginia excels in passing and offense though defense needs work. Heath Kentucky emerged as a dark horse from a rural school with all players able to shoot and a game high 45 points in a 45 30 rout of Hartford Connecticut.
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Illini Ball Team Racks Up Third Tie
The University of Illinois baseball team tied Alabama 8 to 3 in ten innings for the third straight day, with Alabama at Tuscaloosa on April 4. Earlier games were against Mississippi A&M.
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Loughran to defend light heavyweight title July 4 bout
Humbert Fugazy announced that world light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran would defend his title against James J. Braddock in a 15 round fight set for July 4. The announcement comes from Fugazy, partner of Jack Dempsey, in New York.
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New York
Humbert Fugazy
Jack Dempsey
Tommy Loughran
Woud
James J. Braddock
Jersey City
Babe Ruth Steals Thunder In Fort Worth Exhibition
In a Fort Worth exhibition the Babe Ruth missed his first homer of the year while Lou Gehrig led the Yanks' second team against the University of Texas at Austin. Arndt Jorgens, the catcher, stole the show with a long homer, as Nick Cullop rejoined the Robins for a bases loaded triple to spark a victory. Mel Ott extended a hot Louisiana swing for the Giants, and the Athletics, managing Shotton, showed strength on their Florida trek as they head home to open the city series. Tommy Thevenow suffered a major auto accident setback for the Phillies.
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University of Texas At Austin
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Safe Way to Stop Dangerous Blood Pressure
Urgent signs like dizzy spells palpitations and headaches may signal danger. The article claims high blood pressure stems from poisons clogging vessels and promotes Bia-lin as a quick relief, asserting it stops poison formation and guarantees satisfaction with money back. Sold by local druggists.
Spuds Drill Ahead of i-Contest Chi Sox Series
In Dallas on April 4 the Wichita Falls Spudders continued routine workouts ahead of a three game set with the Chicago White Sox starting tomorrow. Manager Jim Galloway reported the club in top condition as spring training advances. Other teams, Fort Worth Panthers and Dallas Steers, also prepared for forthcoming games with top prospects Phil Hensick released after illness.
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Exhibitions Today Across Cities and Results
Today schedule lists exhibitions in St Louis Memphis New York Waco Washington Jacksonville Philadelphia Greensboro Detroit Pittsburgh Fort Worth Biloxi Macon Birmingham Houston Pensacola and Columbia. Yesterday results include Yankees over Fort Worth 5 2 Athletics 15 Columbia 1 Cardinals 4 Columbus 1 Reds 6 Atlanta 0 Browns 16 Birmingham 11 Robins 12 Jacksonville 6 Detroit 5 Cubs 3.
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Horton Smith’s Rise Through Tireless Winter Golf
Horton Smith, a rising figure in winter golf, turned steady effort into six titles in five months. The New York report highlights his disciplined practice, early mornings, and readiness to learn, just before joining England for the Ryder Cup. it notes his belief the trip will be an education and his earnings reflect his perseverance.
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Horton Smith
New York
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Smith
Springfield
Teachers’ College
San Diego
England
Fights Last Night Across Cities Highlight Knockouts and Decisions
In Cincinnati Maxie Rosenbloom outpointed a opponent, Billy Angelo stopped Jack Munroe in Charleston, West Virginia, and Indian Tiger West stopped Young Williams in Philadelphia. In St. Louis Davey Abad outpointed Johnny Kaiser while Rosey Stoy defeated Henry Lenard. Kansas City saw Joey Rivers KO Don Barnett. Sid Terris edged King Solomon in Charlotte, and a Benton Harbor double draw between Art Knopp and Harry Perlick closed the card.
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New York
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Billy Angelo
Philadelphia
Jack Munroe
Charleston
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Chapel Hill
King Solomon
Benton Harbor
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Art Knopp
Toledo
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Kalamazoo
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Spence Sets Two World Indoor Swim Records
Walter Spence, the Philadelphia swimmer, wins the 220 yard breaststroke at the national AAU indoor championships in New York. He finishes 15 yards ahead and records a world best time of two minutes 47 3 5 seconds across three starts, boosting his impressive mark.
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New York
Walter Spence
Philadelphia
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