Farrell rallies to defeat Bradford cagers 34 28
Henry 5 reports on high school basketball district action. Farrell edges Bradford 34 to 28 as Johnstown faces Saturday night action at Sharon. Lower Merion and Milton win to reach regional semis, with Hazleton Berwick and Westinghouse also advancing.
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Opening Fiching Lessoninaly Appear Set In Sport Notes
The article previews a slow sports period before spring, noting fewer games left in basketball and bowling seasons, with fishing and golf openers upcoming. It mentions St Louis' Cardinals as likely favored in the National League, roster insights, and college track, basketball, and coaching changes, plus updates on Williams and Barney Ross and local fishing stocking plans.
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Garbark Leaves Pro Baseball for College Post
Bob Garbark, 34, former Buffalo catcher, announces retirement from baseball to take an instructor of physical education post at Allegheny College. He previously aided in football and played basketball the prior season while with Cleveland in the major leagues.
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Cleveland
Numa Pillaged Through Ages by Various Peoples
Unclear text recounts repeated pillaging of Numa by Gauls 29 B C Visigoilis in 410 A Dy Vondala in 450 Norsians 10He and Chayres V of Spain in 1977.
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Spain
Major College Tournament Debates and N O A A Outlook
March 17 roundup notes the Garden show sparking bids over commercialism with colleges seeking larger gates rather than N O A A play. It cites N O A A press chief Badger on preferring college gyms but open to big venues for revenue. Also mentions Red Cross game and Gastonia, North Carolina ties to major league exposure and former players across teams.
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N. OA. A
Treasury
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Rays Increase Lead In Ladies A League With Two Wins
The Rays widened their advantage to two games after a two game win over Wing Willi in the Ladies A League last night. Wilcox Grovers dropped two to Page and Perry keglerettes while Rexall Drugs swept two from McCandrew Drag. Rust Baker anchored the Wilcox Srocens with a 174 set as top individual performer.
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Blondie Today's Guest Star and One Minute Sports Page
A collage of sports notes features Banjo Smith from Columbia and a one minute page listing Irish Bobby Ruffin and "trish" Bobby McIntyre at a New Orleans event. It covers Joe Medwick’s haircut craze with the Dodgers, a standout eight goals by Pete Leawick for the Spitfires, and remarks by Bil Cox on promoting sports with personal funds. Spring training notes include Mark Roth and Zddie Bramnick sidelined by illness, Dodgers’ first practice at West Point, and Seaman Tiger Joe Marsha teaching a “destroyer” hold at Jacksonville Naval Air Station. Also Lieut Joel Hunt becomes athletic officer at Gowen Field Idaho, while Martin Chaves shifts to transport flying due to ear issues.
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Angott Ready for Willie Pep Title Fight in New York
Sammy Angott former world featherweight champion weighed 135 pounds after final workout in New York before the ten title bout with Willie Pep. The fight is set for Madison Square Garden on Friday with the New York boxing commission approving the match.
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Phillies Trade Rumors Swirl Around Cox Block Debates
Phillies owner Bill Cox arrives from New York amid silent trade talks with the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates. Names like Babe Delahanty Danny Tilphson and Ed Ley appear as potential assets while Commissioner Landis may intervene.
Baseball in Armed Forces Roll Matches World War I Total
The American League reports 144 players in service, equal to WWI totals, with 19 more working in war plants or on farms. Rosters show teams expect 27 to 28 players ready for the season starting April. St Louis Browns and Athletics lead manpower with 134 athletes. Detroit, Washington 20 each. Cleveland, Chicago 28. Boston, New York, Philadelphia 27.
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Hammond Team Unclean Sweep in Three-Game Triumph
The Hammond squad swept a three game series with Kinney-Spleswmt Plumbers in the Antler League. Ewald Carlow led the attack with scores of 212 489 and 223 for an average of 204.
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Daily Notes From Training Camps
Reports from spring camps detail Hank Bawards a 24 year old outfielder from Baltimore facing the selective service physical. If he passes, Cleveland Indians would have four outfield prospects including Wig Jeff Heat who has rejected contracts and is holding out in Seattle. Detroit Tigers idle by weather at Camp Breckewlder. manager Steve O Neill seeks relocation facilities. Pittsburgh Pirates arrival with Calcher Babe Phelps, Malice Van Robays, and Rass Bowers inactive in camp. Cardinal owner Sami Breadon returns to St Louis amid outfield stalemate with Harry Walker Lockight over compensation, Breadon and Walker unable to reach a solution.
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Coast Conference Disbands Temporarily For War
The Pacific Coast Conference will be out of action for the duration as 18 teams suspend play. California members Stanford USC California likely schedule home and away games next fall but June Portland meeting will set the exact schedule. USC athletics head Arnold Bady notes wartime travel limits make certain intersectional games impractical.
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