Today in Sport Skating May Make Comeback Amid Basketball Decline
In a busy sports note, basketball nears its end in the city with a postponed junior high game delaying the season finish. Skating, though questioned for this year, remains a favorite with strong community interest and upcoming performances. Meadville's Bulldogs show a mixed season, winning eight early games and nine later, with several close outcomes that kept crowds engaged.
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Leiber Signs With Giants In Enscacola
Hawke Leiber, outfielder for the New York Giants, signed his contract in Ensiacola Florida. The deal is believed to call for about $11,000 after receiving $4,500 last year and being offered $9,500 this season.
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Yankees Release Bill Baker and Bernie Uhalt
The New York Yankees announced the release of catcher Bill Baker and outfielder Bernie Uhalt from their Newark International League option list in St. Petersburg Florida on March 18.
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Piles Go Quick Without Salves or Cutting
It explains piles arise from poor circulation in the lower bowel and claims internal HEMROID relieves congestion, restores circulation, and heals diseased parts. The ad promises quick, safe relief or money back, with Druggists selling HEMROID under a guarantee.
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Hornsby Sees Browns as Dark Horse in League Race
Rogers Hornsby, Browns manager, says St. Louis is a dark horse in the American League, aiming to improve on seventh place last year. He highlights prospects Julius Sellers Ha Coleman Sam West and 20 year old Ha Warnock, while noting pitching is average with Ivy Andrews as ace.
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Baseball Camps By United Press
Exhibition games listed for today include Chicago against Pittsburgh in Pensacola San Antonio New York versus Kansas City in Pensacola Brooklyn versus Philadelphia in Winter Haven St Louis U against New York A in Bradenton Cincinnati against Boston in Sarasota. Yesterday results show Boston seven Cincinnati six St Louis nine New York seven Detroit 18 Milwaukee two.
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Amateur boxers abandon Erie trip in district tourney
Corry's three amateur boxers Bob Franz Popeye Coons and K O Schultz were forced to abandon their trips to Erie last night to compete in the Erie Golden Gloves district tournament because of poor motor conditions. The youths hope to invade Erie this evening to compete in the finals.
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Former bank teller at Union gets year
Wayne Lair, former teller at the National Bank at Union City, was sentenced to a year and a day in the Lewisburg federal penitentiary after pleading guilty to nine counts of violating banking laws. Government agents showed Lair’s embezzlement involved about $5,000, with restitution made by his father Charles B. Lair of Union City.
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Rickey Seeks Talks With Dizzy Dean Over Salary
Bradenton Florida March 18 Dizzy Dean and Branch Rickey closed in on a resolution to the Cardinal pitcher salary dispute. Rickey wrote Dizzy Monday night inviting a conference at the Cardinals hotel as the sides near agreement on a 40 thousand dollar request.
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Arnovich Stars for Phillies Prospect in Outfield Hope
Hazleton club outfielder Morris Arnovich of the New York Pennsylvania League has batted .355 in spring exhibitions and may win a regular Phillies outfield berth. Manager Jimmy Wilson is impressed and will give him every chance to prove himself. Washington A8 Albany Int New York N27 Atlanta 8 Chicago N3 Pittsburgh CN
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Aces Hold Two Game Advantage In Ladies Loop
A local ladies basketball match sees the ACES establishing a two game lead in the ongoing loop as teams jockey for position. Fans anticipate further key actions as the season advances.
Keystones to Battle Beavers This Evening
The Keystones clash with the Beavers in an evening exhibition, after earlier doubts about postponement due to poor road and walking conditions. A preliminary feature between Aero Supply Manufacturing and Raymond precedes the main event, with famed Keystones star Tich White arriving from Buffalo to headline alongside former Keystone players.
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Postpone Erie Gloves Tournament Due To Snow
King Winter forced the fifth annual Golden Gloves tournament postponement in Erie. Only a few contestants reached the Auditorium as city and county roads were impassable. Tickets for tonight and last night will be honored on March 24 and 25 for the final bouts.
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World light-heavyweight champ signs with Madison Square Garden
Jonn Henry Lewis of Los Angeles and Phoenix Avenue, the world light heavyweight champion, has signed a three year contract to fight for Madison Square Garden. All his title bouts will be staged under the Garden's auspices.
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New Castle Wins Pydsburgh District 6 Title
New Castle High, defending W. P. T. A. and Franklin township titlists, rolled to victory last night in P. T. A. A. elimination action. The team defeated St Marys District 9 champions 36 to 24 to advance.
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StormyGoing For Irish Tonight At Public Hall
Cleveland dispatch notes Danno and Ernie among the billed wrestlers for a Public Hall program headlined by Irish strongman O Mahoney who claims the world heavyweight title after recent Madison Square Garden bout. Rivalries and boasting frame the card with other notable names in the sport.
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Judge Will Not Reveal Terms Of Proposal To Return To Tech
Judge Walter P. Stetfen, former head coach at Carnegie Tech, says any statement on the proposition to return as advisory coach must come from Carnegie authorities. Officials remain hopeful Judy Steffen will return, with an early decision anticipated.
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Boxer Scarpatti near death after knockout by Lou Ambers
May 18 report from New York says Tony Scarpat, 22, was mortally injured when knocked unconscious in the seventh round by Lou Ambers during a lightweight bout at Broadway arena. Scarpat’s skull fracture and fatal hemorrhage followed a ring fall, despite CPR during the intermission. Ambers, preparing for a Canzoneri rematch, was questioned but not charged. Scarpat, Brooklyn, had a 1½? win streak, weighed 146 1/2 pounds.
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Catholic Tourney Opens With 32 Teams In 1936
Chicago march 18 a strong field of 32 teams from 19 states opens their drive for the national Catholic scholastic basketball championship. High scoring squads from the eastern seaboard the South and as far west as Colorado enter Loyota University’s thirteenth annual tournament.
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Eastern Intercollegiate Boxing Tourney to Open in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh hosts the annual individual championship bowing tournament of the Eastern Intercollegiate Boxing Conference staged by the Pittsburgh Athletic Association Friday and Saturday as the waning college winter sports season nears its close.
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