Baseball Gossip From The South Camp Tours And Prospects
Itchs Usings reports on spring camps and rising stars across the majors. Berford Moore, promising recruit. COUTBE, Cy Blants, Ray Harrell, Dennis Gatehouse shine as impressive freshmen. Harrison, St Louis notes, Giants Pirates gain ground, Cubs slighted. Jimmy Wilson optimism, Yankees trio Ruth, Stengel, Cochrane in focus.
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D Will Seek New Speed Mark At Saturday Showing
Fa Gar Wood watched Miss America IX in trial runs at Bay Tuesday and aims for a new speed record this Saturday. He said the boat might not reach the current 124.56 miles per hour unless the throttle is fully down in a corner. The salt water record stands at 111.71 miles per hour from years ago.
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Reds Rally Past Tigers in Florida Exhibition
Cincinnati youths pressured Detroit in an 8 to 6 exhibition win in Lakeland. Lombardi led the Reds with four hits including a double and a triple. Myers added a ninth inning homer. Greenberg homered and doubled for Detroit as the Tigers broke camp.
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Former 'Emperor' Threat in Augusta Masters Field
Augusta observers fear Bobby Jones will face fresh challenges as he defends his Masters title at the Bobby Jones course. Stuart Dudley notes Jones impressed in practice rounds while Henry Picard and Harold McSpaden emerge as potential duffers to watch as the event opens April 4.
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Madison County farm census shows 121 more farms
Preliminary county farm census data indicate Madison County added 121 farms in the last four years. The report highlights growth in agricultural activity and farm numbers across the county.
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London
Madison County
Owens Predicted to run 60 yards in six seconds
Cleveland notes coach Charles Riley, former Fairmount Junior High mentor, predicts Jesse Owens will run 60 yards in six seconds flat once he perfects technique. Riley recalls timing Owens at Butler Relays in Indianapolis where he tied his world indoor mark of 6.1 seconds for the 60 yard dash.
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Grapefruit League edge favors American League in 68-game tally
The American League leads the Grapefruit League race over the National League by a wide margin after 68 games 39 wins to 29 with 59 remaining. Yankees and Browns top the circuits with strong interleague records while Dodgers stay unbeaten in interleague play. Rookie Osborn to pitch for Pirates in Galveston double header.
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Cage Coaches Begin Session
Chicago reports a three day National Association of Netball Coaches clinic with 225 doctors examining center jump and pivot post play. The board of surgeons and rules committee will review proposals with modifications likely for this aspect of the game.
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Boxing and baseball notes from across the nation
In Albany Gus Sonnenberg of Boston beat Joe Dusek of Omaha two falls to one. In Memphis Orville Brown of Kansas defeated Karl Davis of Ohio in two straight falls. In Jackson Joe Vosmik of the Cleveland Indians joined teammates in the hospital after injuring his left shoulder while overrunning third base in a game against the New York Giants.
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Ohio
College World Series Planned For New York Venues
Columbia coach Andy Coakley announced a proposed college world series involving eight top American teams and possibly a Japanese representative. The event could be staged at Yankee Stadium or the Polo Grounds in early June, with conferences invited including Big Ten Big Six Pacific Coast Southeastern Southern Southwest and the Eastern Intercollegiate League. Coakley noted possible Japan entry but said plans depend on scheduling and no contact with Japanese teams had been made yet.
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Favorites Lose In Golf Tournament
Pinehurst N C three pre tournament favorites Dick Chapman Jack Ryerson and M Pierpont Warner fall from the North and South Amateur Golf Championship as 16 players remain. Chapman loses to Johnny Johnson Lumberton NC one up Ryerson falls to Howard Tryon Elmira NY six and four Warner is eliminated by R P Davidson Washington one up.
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Boxing Draws Highlight San Jose St Petersburg Cards
In San Jose Billy Azevedo and Tommy Corbett fought to a draw at 145 pounds. In St Petersburg Frankie Edgren outpointed Tony Cancela at 182 pounds. In Galveston the Chicago White Sox routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 8 to 1 as Red Lucas and Jim Weaver contributed key hits.
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Sub Par Scores Expected In Masters Golf Tourney
The Augusta Masters opens with top pros aiming to beat par on the 6700 yard course designed by Bobby Jones. Jones enters as 6 to 1 favorite as he tries a comeback. rivals include Sarazen Runyan Armour Dudley Wood and Dutra among others.
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Dodgers seek comeback bid as Vance dons mix of old-guard gear
In Orlando, Dazry Vance attempts a Dodgers return with a bold uniform mash of Lefty O'Doul pants and Van Mungo shirt. He shows enough skill to suggest he could win a regular role, amid Tuesday results across several matchups.
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Yacht Owners Map Havana to St Petersburg Race Return
Havana harbor hosts renewed talk of a Havana to St. Petersburg, Florida race to replace the missing leg. The fleet grew with three more Class Agecraft arriving after midnight as the bulk of the 21-strong field remained at sea. Vamaire, San Cristobal, Venture and Shellback already crossed Morro Castle, while Maligonian and Aweigh reached shore earlier or Tuesday morning.
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