Bad Weather Delays Spring Training Across Leagues
Weather disrupts camps from Florida to Arizona delaying drills for major league teams. Managers Hutchinson Braagan Lopez critique lost time. efforts shift to exhibition games and roster trials as unsigned stars like Lew Burdette linger.
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Arizona
St. Louis Cardinal
Fred Hutchinson
St. Petersburg
Fla
Cleveland
OMalley reshuffles Dodgers top brass in club changes
Los Angeles Dodgers president Walter O Malley plans to step back from day to day affairs and names E J Bavasi as general manager. Bavasi has served as GM in practice for years while Fresco Thompson becomes head of all minor league operations.
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Fils
Walter O'Malley
Los Angeles Dodgers
E. J. (Bury) Bavasi
Bavasi
Fresco Thompson
Aragon Wins Continuance In Boxing Battery Case
In Los Angeles AP reports controversy surrounds boxer Art Aragon who gains a continuance to March 17 after a city hearing on a possible battery charge from an incident with Richard Benedict over a sparring partner contract. Benedict conceded he was not knocked down and his jaw not broken, reducing felony prospects.
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Art Aragon
Chico Vejar
Aragon
Richard Benedict
Benedict
Donald B. Avery
Atist
Litte
Hank Luisetti Paces Stanford Past California in 63 42 85
In this day in sports from Berkeley March 4 1933 Hank Luisetti led Stanford to a decisive 63 42 85 victory over California. The Southern Division Pacific Coast basketball scene highlights a national four year scoring record amid the setting.
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Stanford
California
W Indians
Rohn
Hank Higpor
Still Hopeful Fullmer Seeks Next Middleweight Bout
Gene Fullmer, of West Jordan Utah, won a unanimous decision over Milo Savage in Salt Lake City at the Fairgrounds Coliseum. The 10 round contest kept Fullmer on a comeback path after losing the middleweight crown last May to Sugar Ray Robinson. Fullmer weighed 159 pounds while Savage stood around 180, and Fullmer pressed relentlessly, never tasting a knockdown but drawing a cut near Savage’s eye in the fifth. His manager Marv Jensen said another middleweight bout could be arranged.
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City
Utah
Gene’ Fullymer
West Jordan
Salt Lake City
Campaignes
Fullmer
Sugar Ray Robinson
Carmen Basilio
Robinson
Marv
Iensen
Gene
Savage
Hart in Unimpressive Win and Tombstone Match Next
Sugar Hart promised to be better in his welterweight showdown with Tombstone Smith on March 26 after a split decision over Duke Harris in a Tyro rounder at St Nicholas Arena Harris, a top 10 contender, pressed Philadelphia’s Hart and drew boos from about 1401 fans. Hart, at 147 pounds, outweighed Harris and earned two official votes for his long range control and sharp left jabs and left rights to the head. Smith of Los Angeles is Hart’s slated Philadelphi a opponent and ranked fourth. Hart is tenth.
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Sugars Hart
Conlender
Tombstone Smith
Duke Harris
St. Nicholas Arend
Flarris
Detroit
Philadelphia
Sugar Bay
Swithh
Harris
Bat Smith
Los Angeles
Hart
Davey Dupas Wins Narrow Split in Dallas Bout
Davey Dupas edged Gale-Kerwin of Ottawa B C by a 1 rourde split decision before about 3000 fans in Dallas Texas last night.
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Gale-Kerwin
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Aging Heroes Near End of Road in Baseball Front
A转 aging group of stars headed toward retirement dominates the baseball scene as 39 to 42 year olds like Hank Sauer Ted Williams Pee Wee Reese and others face fading speed and looming end times. Williams eyes a comeback with third base shift and Reese vows readiness while others weigh a final season. Time will tell which veterans survive through another year of wear.
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Hank Sauer
Ton
Ry Will
Wynn
Dixie Howell
Gerry Wheel
Bond Stalay
White Sox
Bob Lemto
Jon
Jim.Vernon
Indians
Jim Hegan
Detroit
Yankees
Murry
PeeWee Reese
Les Dickson
A's
Sam Mag
Angeles Dodgers
Lie
Ted Williams
Patterson urged to defend title vs Machen Folley winner
San Francisco NBC Boxing notes the NBA and California Boxing Commission push for Floyd Patterson to defend the heavyweight title against the Folley Machen winner. Eddie Machen, undefeated in 23 pro fights and top ranked, awaits a 12 round elimination clash projected to draw over 100000 in gate. Promoters expect an early title fight under an independent promoter in fairness to boxing fans.
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Eddie Machen
Cow Palace
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Floyd ‘Patterson
Gil Jackson
Patterson
Cas D’amato
Fin Fairness
Jackson
San’ Francisco
Rocky, Marciano
Don ‘Cock
State Athletic Commission
Machen
Husky
Redding
Calif
Folley
Inactivity Hit Tops Boxing Ratings Range
National Boxing releases ratings by division with Patterson and Moore atop their fields. The list runs through heavyweights to flyweights, naming champions and top contenders such as Patterson, Machen, Folley, and Johansson in heavyweights, Moore and Johnson in light heavy, Basilo and Fullmer in middle, Logart and Akins in welter, Brown and Lane in lightweight, Bassey and Perez in feather, and Perez again in flyweight.
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Floyd Patterson
Eddie Machen
Zora Folley
Roy Harris
Willié Pastrana
Ingemar Johansson
Mike de Jahn
Alex Mitete
Nina Valdez
Cleveland Willams
Pat McMurtry
Archie “Moore
Harold ‘Johnson
Yvon Durelle
Tony Anthony
Chuck Spieser
Evid Schoppner
Yolande Pompey
Jimmy Slade
Randy Turpin
Willi
Hoepney
Rocco Mazyzala
Carmen Basila
Ray Robison
Gene Fullmer
Spider Webb
Joey Gisriello
Charles Homez
Rory Calhoun
Neal’ Rivers
Jory Giambra
Ace Armstrong
Andre Sclpa
Issac Logart
Vince Martinez
Virgil Akins
Gu-Zurner
Sugar Hart
Gaspar’ Ortega
Charles Tombstone Smith
Kid Gavilan
George Barnes
Edy Geach
Joe Brown
Kenny Lane
Ralph Dupas
Duilo Lol
Willie ‘Toweel
Paolo, Ross
Johnny Busso
Baby Vasquez
al’ Neverez
Joe Lopes
Dave* Harmey
Hogan Kid Bassey
Cherif Hamia
Ricardo Moreno
Davey Moore
Ike Chesnut
Paul Jorgensen
Isidro Martinez
Ricardo Gonzales
Jose
Cotero
Hirechi
Graciouse Lamperti
Ahonse
Halimi
Raul Sfarelae
Leo
Espinoss
Maria D'Agato
Tos
Luca Lover
Billy Peacock
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Kuharich Sets Skin Swap Trade Nears Completion
Washington Redskins coach KUharich with a five year contract says he is near completing a significant trade with another NFL club. Owner George Preston Marshall grants him broad authority over dealings, signings, and draft choices as negotiations continue.
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Toe Kuharich
Washington Redskins
Kuharich
Sewner
George Preston
Marshall
Kubarich
Redskins
Hockey Players Withdraw Suit
The National Hockey League Players' Association formally withdrew its 3 million anti trust suit against the league and its owners. The action followed an agreement reached in Palm Beach Florida with NHL owners who promised concessions to players including a 7000 dollar minimum salary if the union withdrew the suit.
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Palm Beach
Fla
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Players’ Association
Blues Finish 6-1 Season After Close Race
Blues close season with six wins and a decisive 6 1 record. Tamly and Gillis lead scoring with strong performances yesterday as varsity Blues finish with a 3rd of six wins in a tight finish.
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Tamly
Gillis
Stan
Varsity Blues
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Season Finals: Six May Share Top Spots in WCAC
Six of seven WCAC teams could share top three positions as the conference closes its season in a trio of games. Santa Clara, St Marys, and San Francisco field strong scorers including Frank Sobrero and Dick Sigaty while Pepperdine and others chase final regionals bids amid streaks and nerves.
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Coe
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Spartans
Dick Sigaty
Tea Ership
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Forbes
Pepperdis
Wich
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Gar Prescott
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Taylor
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Cal 18th Osc 20th in U P Cage Ratings
In the second round of the NCAA ratings with one week left in the regular season Kansas State retains the No 1 spot for the fourth straight week Nebraska unsettled California tied for 18th with Oregon State and Oregon. The rankings show first place votes and win loss records through Saturday with teams listed and points.
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Benneley
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Maryland
Caluntia
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Stolen's
N.Y
Dartmouth
Sigary Loses Scoring Lead in WCAC Race
SAN LEANDRO St Marys Dick Sigary drops from the top scoring perch in the West Coast Athletic Conference to 16.4 ppg as Pepperdines Sterling Forbes edges ahead with 16.5. LeRoy Wright holds third at 16.2 with one game left, while Gil Egeland dethrones Gene Brown in field goal percentage and Wright dominates rebounds. Farm extends free throw streak as he eyes a league record with 12 attempts needed tonight.
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St.Mary
Dick Sigary
Pepperdine
Sterling Forbes
Dan Brodie
Forbes
Ligaty
LeRoy Wright
Teo
San Jose State
Gil Egeland
Gene Brown
Egeland
Brown
Nanning
Wright
Actin
Marv Stanstrom
Mike Farm
Fou
Dons
Carroll Williams
Jeague
Aquacowboys Prep for Season in Livermore Pool
Livermore Aquacowboys begin conditioning with over 45 swimmers training daily. The squad, ages eight to 160, practices Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 pm and Saturday mornings 10 to 12. Potential candidates may contact coach Herb Colt at the Livermore pool during sessions.
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Aquacowboys
Aquacomboy
Herb Colt
Livermore Pool Oo
Pairings Set For NCAA Regionals
Regional pairings outlined with USF facing the winner of Seattle Pacific- Arizona State or Arizona State, West Coast finals set for Saturday in San Francisco. Winners advance to Louisville semifinals March 21. Wyoming, Colorado State duel for Skyline crown. Oregon State, California clash in PCC. Tickets for March 12 doubleheader in Berkeley on sale at university and local stores.
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Cow Palace
USF
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Skyline
Representa
King
Tdsho State
Arizona State
S.F
Louis-ville
Wyoming
Colorado State
Oregon State
California
Berkeley
Stephens ‘Union
Campna
Roos ‘ ‘Bros
Sherman & Clay
Abel Rose’s
Oakland
Dickey Won't Coach in St. Petersburg Fila Troubled
Athletics note Dickey opts out of coaching with St. Petersburg team amid ongoing trouble shooter discussions. Fila and associated officials confirm no replacement announced.
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Bears and Dons Top All-Stars in squeaker win
Jim Weaver of St Marys lauds Bob Feerick's Santa Clara for beating Pepperdine on the road to claim second place. Pepperdine aimed for second but Santa Clara beat them 71 66, with St Marys later beating Pepperdine 74.
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Loyola
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Transfers Lerry Shanks Bolster Lorenzo Nine
SAN LORENZO Two transfer students have spots in the inside track for outfield berths with Lorenzo. Field repairs and rain limit practice. Parker works with juniors and seniors while a mix of veterans and newcomers compete for starting roles. The yearlings open Friday at Bishop O’Dowd.
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Sansorit
Jim Murray
Len ‘Seeley
Jundor
Gene Ashmore
Dick Silva
Dave Reed
Jayvees
Keys
Merk Johnson
Butch Warmington
Lee Butler
Mike ‘Thut
Don Murray
Jaiter i
Ay Gelder
Steve Pachieco
Gary LaCrosse
Gene Ashwhieres
Bob Hughes
Sophomoores
Tory Winn
Bishop O'Dowd
Jack Mermad
O'Dowd
Mike Goldsworthy
Weel
Lorenzo Oval
Larry Salford
Sam Foster
Bob
Castillo
Mernod
Jim Corson
Bill Kudar
Varsity
Pete Covello
Kudar
Don Costas
Mike Wollen
Polevaniter
LeRoy Amate
Amate
Cage Scores East and Midwest College Games
East region scores show George Washington 17 and Florida State 25 with Georgia Tech 78 over Eastern Kentucky. Midwest results include Purdue 65 over Iowa State 59 and Indiana 96 over Illinois 86. Other listed outcomes feature Wisconsin 65 over Michigan 22 and St Louis 54 over ???. Arizona beat Temple, while Montana and Northwest region teams also appear among scattered scores.
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Gregan
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Ly Agourts Roch Tanaxéhe
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Prep Sports Slate Wednesday Swimming Meet Cards
The prep swimming slate lists Hayward at Las Lugs and Alhambra at Livermore on Wednesday. Local teams compete in key district events, with swimmers facing strong rivals and aiming for top times.
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Las Luigs
Alhambra
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South County Prep Swimmers Open Season Tomorrow
South County prep swimmers begin their 1938 season with returnees Mike Stocks, Bill Palmer, Larry Jordan, and diver Bot Bush slated for tomorrow's meets. Coach Gordon Phillips leads a strong squad featuring Gary Heinrich, Jim Bullman, Bill Burkhart, and Rene Zaballos as veterans, with several new lettermen joining the Farm er varsity in a fast Diablo Valley League opening.
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South County
Couch
Mike
Stocks
Bill Palmer
Inalmante
Larry - Jordan
Bot Bush
Cowboys
George Ising
Bay-O-Vista
Bill
Suet Gyceea
Gordon Phillips
Hayward High
Mermen
Ron
Rusher
Stan’ Sucher
Livermore
Estudillo Five Out Foils Mariner Bid In Hayward Cagers Race
The Estudillo five upends the 10-1 Mariners to near clinch in the Hayward Area Recreation District league cage championship. Castro W leads with 9-3 and Saui Lorenzo remains winless. Paul Pindler and Steve Matiz pace Centerville third. Rich Winkle fires 22 as Nelson's Hayward squad suffers 30-28 setback.
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Centerville
Tipped Hayward
Jim
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Signups Closing In Mt Eden Little League
Mt Eden Little League announces signup deadline with tomorrow’s meeting at 4 p.m. Publicity director John Pappas says no applications will be accepted after the meeting. Over 100 boys ages 6 to 12 already signed. forms available at Mt Eden schools and nearby districts.
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Moorland School
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Eden Ave. Hayvard
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Ralph Solliel
Harold Beseman
Pappas
Clarange
D.lewis
Largest 58 Payoff At Oaklawn As Commodier Wins
In Hot Springs Oaklawn Park reported the largest single race payoff of the day as Commodier won the fifth race. The payout reached about $134.1 to 1 for the long shot, marking a record payoff for the event.
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Oaklawn
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