Phillies' Hans Lobert Happy Manager Sees Big Season Ahead
In Miami on March 5 Hans Lobert the Philadelphia Phillies manager exudes optimism claiming a bold season ahead. He clashes with Brooklyn Dodgers president Larry MacPhail over spring plans and park access while planning to experiment with players and strategies. Lobert vows a fearless approach and no defeatist mindset for his team.
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Sammy Angott Faces Montgomery in Understated MSG Bout
Sports writer Jack Guenther spotlights Sammy Angott the lightweight world champion as he prepares to face Ray Montgomery at Madison Square Garden. Angott, popular yet unseen, enters as a 11-5 underdog despite a prior win, noted for his gentlemanly conduct and technical skill.
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High School Ace Scores 53 Points in One Game
Salem College forward John Brooms Abramovic, nicknamed for his broommaker father, scored 53 points in a single game to boost his season total to 618 and career to 1,369 as Salem College battles for the West Virginia Conference record and national mark.
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Brooms) Abramovic
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Greg Rice Tops AAU Indoor Athlete of Year for Third Time
New York March 5 Greg Rice named outstanding athlete of the National AAU indoor track and field championships for the third time. Rice won by fan vote with 14 266 points after breaking the world three mile record at Madison Square Garden. Gil Dodds of Boston AA upset winner had 9 244 points. Al Blazis John Borican and Fred Walcott trailed in the standings. England's first colony was New foundland.
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New AAU Cage Champion for Southwestern
Eight teams compete for the new Southwest AAU basketball title in Dallas. Last night the defending champion Southern Methodist University Collegians fell 33 34 to the Dallas Furnituremen after a late free throw by Carl Possum Stanley sealed the win. Tonight’s pairings include Sheppard Field versus Furnituremen and North Texas State versus Dallas Realtors.
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Sooner tennis team scrambles for balls at practice
In Norman Oklahoma on March 5 the Oklahoma tennis squad began practice with just twelve slightly worn balls, as Coach Leslie Hewes improvised by sending players to rummage through their closets for equipment. The scene resembled rummage sale preliminaries with stores having exhausted tennis balls.
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Challedon Poised to Try Widener Upset at Hialeah
At Hialeah Park on Saturday Challedon, aged champion of 1939 and 1940, seeks the $50,000 Widener Handicap. Owner Brann says the horse is in top condition despite aging notes and could threaten Seabiscuit’s money record if victorious, with a possible retirement to stud if needed. Challenger II stands as Challedon’s well bred sire from England.
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San Diego State Not Likely to Defend Title
San Diego State, winners of last year's national intercollegiate basketball championship, appear unlikely to defend their title this season as March play approaches.
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Byron Nelson Leads Early In St. Petersburg Golf Meet
Byron Nelson of Toledo shot 68 in round one and led by one stroke at the St. Petersburg Tournament held at Lakewood. Al Branch and Billy Burke were one behind with 69, while a group at 70 included Parron, Bary, and Runyon. Several players posted 72 and 73 as the field moved into round two.
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Kansas City Ship Team Faces War Service Absences
Seven of the ten 1941 team members are in military service and two more are poised to join Uncle Sam soon. An eighth works as an aircraft worker, leaving the ship squad reduced as it aims for a title this year.
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