National Major League Preview and Tennis Upset Report
News notes preview the opening of the major league season with team lineups and possible champions. Berkeley Bell of Texas defeats Jean Boretta of France in a tight national indoor tennis final, in a match described as among Boretta’s hardest. Local basketball and wrestling results highlight the Farrell High dominance and upcoming district tournaments along with spring training beginnings for several baseball clubs.
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Berkeley Bell
Texas
Jean Boretta
Prane
BoroLra
Dup
Amer- Iing
Tilden
Chicago Center of Boxing Interest
George WirkleY reports Chicago boxing moves dominate the scene with a 150 pound title bout in a middleweight tournament and key heavyweight and light weight matchups. Behind the scenes, Canzoneri Berg clash negotiations hinge on New York regulation while Dempsey faces a breach suit and Sharkey eyes promoter bids. Chicago Stadium eyes a Boston heavyweight for a June show.
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George Wirkley
United
Chicago
Mar
Kid) Berg
Gardoni
New York State Athletic Commission
New York
J Rela
Miaker
Nate Lewis
Susamy Goldman
Canzoneri
Mit
Yoak Commission
Bill) Clements
Dempsey
Max Schmeling-Young
Jack Sharkey
Sharkey
Johnny Buckley
Boston
Loughlin-Griffith
Farrell and Braddock to clash in P L A A title chase
Scott High of Braddock and Farrell high school, winners in the first round of the P L A A championship, square off in a second round contest in Pittsburgh. The victor advances to a semi final against Hollidaysburg, with the eastern and western reps meeting in the finals on April 9. Scott High beat Westinghouse 28 to 13, while Farrell defeated DuBois 27 to 13 at Thiel College gym in Greenville.
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W. B. Ganaposti
Parrell High
Mercer County School
Warnell
Ganapaski
DuBors High
Thiel
DuBois
bEtan
Pennsylv
Comny
Farrell
Acadeimy
Tai
United Press Pittsburgh
Clymer Triumphs Over Bradford In Key Weekend Game
The Clymer Dutchmen defeated the Bradford Wolverines 31 to 21 Saturday, with Crist scoring four field goals and leading the Dutchmen. Team lineups followed as the season’s late stretch begins.
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Dealford Wolverines
Finums
Crist
Feld
Andy Fo
Fois
Nopkers
St Edward's 10 Battle Alumni Meet Tonight
St Edward's High School five meets St Edward's High Alumni on the parochial school floor at 8 80 this evening. Preliminary contest scheduled at 8 80 o'clock. A woman remarks on a businessman's wish for peace receiving a radio from his wife.
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ST. Edward's
Sir Edward’s High School
St. Edward’s High
Champions Have Same Lineup As Used Last Year
Henry McLemore reports that barring accidents and Al Simmons terms, the Philadelphia Athletics will begin the 1931 AL season with the same World Series lineup as 1929 and 1930. Connie Mack clings to the core, relying on Grove Earnshaw Cochrane Foxx and Simmons to carry the club, with limited fresh infield help and emergency bench players. The A's aim to repeat as champions, a feat achieved only a few times in AL history. Jean Osborne and Robert Entline of Tonesta visited with Corry friends yesterday.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
New York
al Simmons
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Bory
Bishop
Earnshaw
Cochrane
Wirst
Foxx
Simmons
Grove
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le Krausse
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Portland Bey
Meitad Grove
Gallet
Walbers
Mabattsy
Hommel
Shores Mick
Steorgly
Nan Walberg
Alhistics
Che Pionship Ik
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Outboard Racers Set 24 New Marks For Season
Under new National Outboard Association rules the sport trims to two divisions amateur and professional with 12 marks total per division six in one mile and six in five mile events. The move aims to attract larger fields and boost competition as drivers chase fresh records. Ray Pregenter Jr holds the world speed mark at 50.934 mph and G H Ferguson tops competition speed at 46.67 mph. 1930 saw record times under heavier boats, except Elliott Spencers who failed to beat a prior 43.97 mph.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
Racing Commission
National Outboard Association
Ray Pregenter
Antioch
I. H. G. Ferguson
California
Salton Sea
Elliott Spencers
Bill Lyon
Old Mike Hall wins Agua Caliente handicap at Caliente
Old Mike Hall, a Kentucky bred gallant cup horse, defeated 9 rivals to win the Agua Caliente handicap in 2 03 for 1 1/4 miles. Sun Beau finished fourth after a late effort as Alexander Pantages rode to a distant place. Proceeds from the evening games by the Junior High School go to the P T A.
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Kentucky
1 M. Eastman
Steve O'Donnell
Mike Hall
Audley Farm
Nottaway
Agua Caliente
Eastmar
Sun Beau
Witt
Frank Coltiletti
Alexander Pantages
J. Pollard
Minneapolis De La Salle tops field in Loyola tourney
Chicago March 23 De La Salle High School of Minneapolis won the national Catholic interscholastic basketball crown at Loyola tournament. They defeated Jasper Academy of Jasper Indiana 23 to 21 in the eighth annual event, proving superiority over 32 teams in the meet.
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Flying Dutchmen
Clymer
Dutchmen
Westfield
Tate
Duehmen
American Legion
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Erie
Chicago
de la Salle Hig School
Minneapolis
Jasper Academy
Jasper
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Loyola
Dreiser Vents On Lewis Squabble Before Departure
Theodore Dreiser flew to Los Angeles to aid finishing touches on An American Tragedy. He defended his post dinner slap at Sinclair Lewis in New York, saying he liked the Nobel prize winner and valued the general sentiment, while noting Elmer Gentry could use polishing.
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Theodore Dreiser
Los Angeles
Sinclair Lewis
New York
Nobel Prige
Dieiver
Lewis
Elmer Gentry
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