Baseball revival hints in minor leagues and park improvements
Mitch notes signs of a return to golden days with 24 bush leagues beginning races, up from 11 last year, and major clubs funding stadium work. Yankees spend 850000, Cubs 500000 on Wrigley Field, Navin Field upgrades aim at Comfort, women attendance rose at Navin, Cubs seat cuts target 36000 capacity.
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Yankees
Cubs
Wrigley Field
Tom Yawkey
Fenway Park
Boston
Detroit
Navin Field
Powel Crosley, Jr
Reds’ Park
County Cage Meet Opens With Night Games At Athens
The Athens County scholastic basketball tournament begins tonight at Ohio University gym with three late-evening first-round games. Ames-Bern meets The Plains. Stewart faces Shade. Coolville plays New Marshfield amid high hopes and close prospects.
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Athens County
Ohio University Gymnasium
Bobcats
Ames-Bern
the Plains
Joe Chauncey
Plains
Chauncey
Ames Bern
Stewart
The
Coolvile
New Marshfield
Troy Township
Troy Quint
Buchtel
Albany
Coolville
Chillico
B. T. Grover
Ohio University
Jerry Hughes
Ohio U., Physical Education Department
Patty Berg Wins Big Push Title Shaping Golf Future
Bobby Jones in skirts, Patty Berg, an 18 year old golf sensation, rises fast after leaving tennis. She defeats Marion Miley at Miami Biltmore and Maureen Orcutt Crews at Punta Gorda, then beats Glenna Collett Vare 3-2 in Palm Beach, signaling a dominant start to her career.
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Art Krenz
Palm Beach
Bobby Jones
Patty Berg
Marion Miley
Miami Biltmore
Maureen Orcutt Crews
Punta Gorda
Glenna Collett Vare
Helen Hicks
Minneapolis
Patty
Mrs. Ware
Herman
Herman, Jr
Miss Berg
Sensational Minneapolis Girl Chooses Golf Over Tennis Ambitions
A Minneapolis youngster nicknamed Patty abandons tennis to pursue golf. The piece praises her build, swing, and mental strength, noting she trains for hours, relies on a solid stance, and learns from players like Mia Hill and her father. Her future hinges on breaks, but her focus remains on constant improvement.
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Minneapolis
Patty
Eve
Doomed Pigs Take One Last Fling After Truck Crash
The 16 pigs taken to by William Taylor of West Nil l had a last fling when a truck overturned on the South Side. Pigs spilled out and headed for mud from a thaw. The owner, five policemen and Coven residents were needed to dislodge them.
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Market Brookly
William Taylor
West Nill
Wrestling Results From Newark New Haven Albany Bridgeton Reach
Ed Don George and Joe Savoldi fought to a 90 minute draw in Newark with one fall each. George Keverly beat John Kazan two falls to one in New Haven. Ernie Dusek defeated Sam Cordovano two falls to none in Albany. Jose Manuel defeated Frank Scholl two straight falls in Bridgeton.
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Associated Press
Newark
N. J
Don George
Buffalo
Joe Savoldi
Birds Deplete Food Stock as Snow Strands Feed
The Northwest Chapter of the Izaak Walton League in Chicago found two tons of bird seed vanish in 20 minutes as hungry wild birds devoured the supply. Chapter president John W. Tauchen said they would have eaten five more tons if available, since heavy snow covered their natural feed.
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Chicago
Northwest
Izaak Walton League
John W. Tauchen
Dizzy Dean Eyes Compromise With Cardinals
Dizzy Dean says he is ready to compromise a bit after the St. Louis offer of 18500 remains contested. He and brother Paul continue to stand as the holdouts for the club, while he asserts he is worth 40000. He reports no recent contact from Cardinals officials since returning his unsigned contract.
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Dallas
Tex
Dizzy Dean
St. Louis Cardinals
Dizzy
Brother Paul
Cardinals
Cardinal
Reds
Ed Roush
Cincinnati
Giants
Roush
Indiana
Leiber
Crazy Dean
Dean
Middleport Social Personal Mention
A social column from Middleport covers local visits and events including Mrs. Fannie Stevens birthday dinner in Gallipolis hosted by Mrs. Stanley Simms, plus noted absences and visitors in Pom eroy and nearby towns. Dr Amy Whaley funeral attendance and trips by Rev Carter and Marie East Bank W Va are mentioned along with several local families and weekend gatherings. A Muskingum Watershed survey on reservoir stocking and a Swedish forestry expert's lumber respiration process are also reported in New Philadelphia.
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Middleport
Fannie Stevens
Gallipolis
Stanley Simms
Stevens
Stanley
Winifred Skidmore
Cleveland
Frank Vroman
Randolph Ward
C. ©. Fisher
Pomeroy
C. H. Horden
Ann
Columbus
Horden
R. H. Horden
George Skinner
Eph Dalrymple
Laurel St
Amy Whaley
Carter
Marie
East Bank
W. Va
Frank Knopp
W. P. Ohlinger
Elizabeth
Pearl Yeager
Francis Harding
Kyger
Nellie Hoyt
Wilson
Sophia Betz
Jake
William Anderson
Hoyt
Carol June
Carolyn Jean
Harding
Emma Kathryn Walter
Muskies Edge Baldwin Wallace In Low-Scoring Battle
Muskingum defeated Baldwin Wallace 30 to 28 in a tight contest dominated by centers. Dean Mealy held Ward Powell to three points and scored nine for Muskingum as they led 18 to 10 at halftime.
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Mealy
Muskingum
Powell
Bereans
Associated Press
Baldwin-Wallace
Dean Mealy
Muskingum Center
Ward Powell
Yellow Jackets
Muskies
Akron University
John Carroll
Akron
Bill Sturgeon
Carroll
Defiance
Battle Creek
Mich
College
Michigan
Huntington
Ind
Giffin
van Wert
Ohio
Olympic team funding and trials location debated in New York
The American Olympic Committee led by Avery Brundage faced two key issues: raising about 200000 to send the U S team to Berlin and deciding whether track and field trials should be at Randalls Island in New York or moved to Boston or Princeton. Brundage warned the task would be difficult while seeking full cooperation from the committee.
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New York
American Olympic Committee
Avery Brundage
Chicago
Berlin
Randalls Island Stadium
Boston
Princeton
Brundage
128 Survive in Chicago Amateur Boxing Tourney
The 128 survivors from two nights of punches advance to the quarterfinals and semifinals of the ninth annual Golden Gloves champions tourney in Chicago. All eight weight classes race toward March 6 finals with two wins needed tonight. heavier divisions produced more knockouts than lighter ones. Chicago boxers lead the team standings.
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Chicago
Dogs Attack Child in St Johnsbury Vermont
Five dogs attacked and critically injured four year old Arlene Holbrook on Tuesday in St Johnsbury Vermont. Authorities investigate breed and owners while the child remains hospitalized and under medical care.
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ST. Johnsbury
Arlene Holbrook
Leiber Holds Out in Giants Salary Talks
Hank Leiber of the New York Giants, nicknamed Flying Dutchman, balks at 1986 pay and plans to coach at the University of Arizona. The piece notes past holdouts by Mike Ponlin, Chick Hafey, Ed Roush, and Cardinals stars Crazy Dean and Pepper Martin as context.
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New York
Hank Leiber
New York Giants
Tucson
Ariz
University of Arizona
Bill Terry
University
Berg Halts Patty Berg In South Atlantic Tourney
Patty Berg of Minneapolis tied the course record with a 73 to share lead after round one in Orlando Beach Florida. Her opponent Alice Rutherford from Aiken struggled to a 90 as Berg missed a short putt on 18 costing a potential lower score.
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Orlando Beach
Fla
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Patty
Alice Rutherford
Aiken
Miss Berge
Virginia van Wie
Marion Miley
Lexington
Mary Pietsch
Evanston
Opal S Hill
Kansas City
Drew Mia
Arthur A. Jones
New York
Star Milers to Compete Again
A three cornered climax of the indoor distance season unfolds with Glenn Cunningham's downfall and Gene Venzke's rise. Joe Mangan has recovered from grippe and will race in the Columbian Mile at the Knights of Columbus meet March 18.
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New York
Glenn Cunningham
Gene Venzke
Joe Mangan
Knights of Columbus
Fight Results From Multiple Cities Reported
In Los Angeles Freddie Steele from Tacoma out pointed Hayden Stuhley of Chicago in a ten round bout. In Fargo Mel Sullivan of Winnipeg drew Len Pitney of Park Rapids in six rounds. In Portland Al Spina stopped Young Tome in the twelfth round. Canada records 67 peaks over 11 000 feet.
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Los Angeles
Freddie Steele
Tacoma
Wash
Hayden
Young) Stuhley
Chicago
Fargo
N. C
Mel Sullivan
Winnipeg
Len Pitney
Park Rapids
Minn
Drew
Portland
Ore
al Spina
Young Tome Nmiy
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the Plaine
Shade
Troy
Waterloo
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