Southern Intercollegiate tourney opens with Kentucky, Millsaps shine
The first day of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association basketball tournament trims eight teams, leaving eight to vie for the title. Kentucky State, Millsaps, Mercer, Georgia, Auburn, Georgia Tech, Alabama, and Mississippi A&M advance, while Furman, Tulane, Tennessee, South Carolina, Newberry, Clemson and Birmingham-Southern exit. Georgia favored to win, Tulane upset by Kentucky, Millsaps impresses with strong defensive play, and Mercer dominates South Carolina as Auburn and Clemson clash in later games.
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Mercer
University of Georgia
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Georgia Tech
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Tulane
University of Tennessee
University of South Carolina
Newberry
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Birmingham-Southern
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Kentucky State
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LaGrange Baseball Set for 1948 Season Launch
LaGrange Georgia February 25 48 Despite Bill Laval of Greenville failing to attend fans and enthusiasts gather about fifty in Kiwanis clubrooms to organize LaGrange Baseball Association. About 2500 already subscribed and plans to raise 35000 total. John A Baugh Jr chairman L C Bush P B Redding appointed to solicit downtown men. Clifford L Smith Sledge Adams to recruit men outside. W L Culpepper secretary to handle outside funds. Moncrief and officials optimistic about real baseball this season. Next meeting Monday at Kiwanis club.
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Sledge Adams
W. L. Culpepper
Association
Moncrief
The
Baseball Association
Marietta Five Wins From Kirkwood Girls In Hard-Fought Game
Marietta High School girls defeat Kirkwood 14 to 13 in a fast rivalry clash on Kirkwood court. Nell Bowen leads with 11 points, Mary Bell Nicholas adds 2 as Kirkwood’s Mondetta outweighs Cobb county in a tight defensive battle.
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Fred Haney
Kirkwood Court
Marietta High School
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Mondetta
DeKalb County Ladies
Nell Bowen
Mary Bell Nicholas
Cobb County
Bowen
Ccal
Kirkwood
Jof. Galley
Greensboro Triumphs Over Commerce High in Narrow Win
Greensboro Ga February 95 Special Greensboro High School defeated Commerce High School 56 to 9. Mike Donahue starred for Greensboro while Newnan’s red headed guard impressed for Clemson. Birmingham Southern, Georgia Tech and Auburn figures noted as rivals and spectators praised the home team’s defense and late runs.
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Special
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Clemson
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Clemean
Artiénte
Auburn
ROMAG
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Atirern
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Sehetor
Newman
Moses McWachan
Alabama Scraps and Georgia Prep Basketball Title Talk
Alabama settles on a champion method as debates over the Georgia title grow, while Georgia Military Academy repeats as Atlanta prep champions after a season marked by strong crowds and amped rivalries. Promotions face scheduling and sportsmanship challenges as boxing and local indoor events attract attention.
Gordon Quintet Wins From Monroe Aggies
Gordon Institute defeats Monroe Argyles 26 to 17 on home court in Barnesville Georgia. Dumas leads Gordon with 10 points as both teams prize teamwork and strong defense. End of first half showed Gordon ahead 15-4. lineups include Jeff Gower, Reeves and Hensler for Monroe.
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Tennessee
Millsaps College
Jackson
Miss
Tennesses
Peevge
Buck Hatcher
Johnny Bender
Knoxville
Johnson
Bo Hatcher Rouse
James
H Johnson
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Button
Yates
Barnesville
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Monroe Argyles
Dumas
Gordon
Pos
Monroe
Jeff Gower
Cox
Daniel
E Harrison
Hensler Goodwin
Pasrish Po Reeves
Hea
West
Gorden
GMA Cadets end season with perfect record at Boys High
The GMA cadets defeated Boys High 86 to 22 at Boys High to cap a perfect season. Meiers starred with 18 points. Anderson and Hing tied for second with eight. Carlisle and Slate held down the cadets’ score while Stevens led the Purple and White with 12 points.
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GM. A
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Carter
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Carlisle
Slate
Hi Meyers
Smith Anderson
King
Soo Meecham
Carten
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Whippie
Speer
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Fincher
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Watkins issues call for Agoga players
The Agoga Feds hold tryouts for the team with practices at Belmont Park this and every Saturday afternoon. Manager K J Watkins directs the sessions as several out of town games are lined up.
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Guisto Recalled by Indians to Report March 7
San Francisco February 25 Guisto who played first base with Oakland last year has been recalled by the Cleveland Indians to report in Cleveland on March 7 it was announced today.
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Uals
Guisto
Oakland
Cleveland Indians
Mack Plans Skull Cap Use By A's Players
Philadelphia February 25. Manager Mack of the Athletics considers skull caps to protect players from pitched balls. The cap, like a helmet, is made of cork layers and lined with felt and has been tried by several players at the Lake Charles La spring training camp.
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Trapshooting Event Planned At Atlanta Gun Club
A trapshooting event is scheduled for this afternoon at the Atlanta Gun Club grounds. A large crowd of shooters is expected as the club marks new targets and invites members and the public to attend.
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Baseball Material Reported by Officer McVant
An unofficial note from an Atlanta police officer states baseball material linked to former Cracker Bround figure Fred Hager was reported days ago and is awaiting signar confirmation.
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Atlants
Fred Hager
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Final Meeting Set for Today on Southern Conference Constitution
Appointment of a committee to draft the constitution for a proposed southern intercollegiate athletic conference was the highlight of the opening session at the Piedmont hotel. Delegates from Georgia Tech, Alabama, Virginia, North Carolina, and other institutions discussed the one-year rule, amateur standards, and faculty control as they aimed to form a new southern body in competition with existing associations.
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Curly) Byrd
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Gossip of S L A tourney and old Can tey Alexander at Tech
Early arrivals for the S L A basketball tournament include Can tey Alexander hailed by Coach Heisman as possessing the best football spirit. Cantey, once Tech's lone hopeful in football, now in Charleston, S C, figures in a story alongside Alabama players puzzled by a bye. Newberry shines amid four South Carolina colleges. Tech students razz Artie Pew during games.
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Charley Bernier
Alabama
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Bernier
Artie Pew
Tech-Georgia
Artie ” Pew
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