Cats Vow in Big Title Game at Tennessee
Kentucky Wildcats and Tennessee Volunteers reach the conference final in Knoxville with Kentucky favored after a 53 34 win over LSU and Tennessee surviving Vanderbilt 38 36. The matchup marks a third meeting this season with both teams boasting prior league titles.
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Knoxville
Tenn
University of Kentucky Wildcats
Tennessee
Kentucky
Louisiana State
Tigers
Vanderbilt
Vols
Wildcats
Lexington
Mississippi
LSU
Auburn
Commodores
Pinky Lipscomb
Lipscomb
John Milliken
Fe— Manna
Gilbert Huffman
Walker Thompson
Keith Farnsley
Coaches Seek Uniform Whistles at SEC Tournament
Southeastern conference basketball coaches meeting in Knoxville favored more uniform officiating. A December Atlanta meet was planned with about 10 officials per coach to discuss rule interpretations and improve whistle consistency. Mundorff of Georgia Tech announced a new drawing-based first round with equal bye chances for all teams.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Theil
Atlanta
Roy Mundorff
Georgia Tech
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Clemson Maryland Clash In Playoff Showdown
Clemson Tigers, runners-up last year, unloaded a terrific offense and beat Davidson 49 33 to reach the playoff final while Maryland routed North Carolina State 53 29 in Raleigh. The Southern Conference title bout closes tonight with high stakes and fast pace.
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Raleigh
N. Y
Clemson
Tigers
Davidson
Maryland
N. C. State
Clemson Favored To Lead In South Atlantic Meet
In Raleigh on March 4 Clemson held the favored role in the ninth annual South Atlantic conference swimming meet. Six other teams including Lee were expected to contest, with only one final event, the 300 yard relay, run off. A $197 prize last year is noted for context.
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Raleigh
N. C
Clemson
Lee
Washington & ‘ E
Briez Chats About Sports
Eddie Briez reports on sport rumors including Van Mungo possibly signing with the Dodgers in Florida and a potential move to the Phillies for Hugh Mulcahy. Mentiones may include Davey O Brien turning pro, Louis versus Galento discussions, and promoter Herman Taylor in Philadelphia.
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Eddie Brietz
New York
van Mungo
Florida
Dodgers
Phils
Hugh Mulcahy
Judge Landis
Whinger White
Toffs
Hoxford
Davey O'Brien
Rue de Locke
Herman Taylor
Philly
Louis Vs
Galento
Jim Norris
Jack Kearns
Chicago
Detroit
Tommy Farr
Red Birman
London
Joe Gould
Tommy
Florida Flashes and Baseball Buzz from Tampa
Joe McCarthy sheds 22 pounds amid baseball chatter in Florida. Red Sox hopefuls in Tampa discuss pennant chances while Roberto Ortiz, the Senators pitcher, is noted for limited English and a betrothal to a schoolteacher.
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Florida
Joe McCarthy
Jimmy Double-X
Beantown
Reds
Tampa
Roberto Ortiz
Senators
Hokay
Ohio State Freshman Rushed After Appendicitis
Head coach Francis Schmidt visited with flowers and a playbook after the freshman footballer was hospitalized. The note references a banquets scene and a golf handicap inquiry to Al Sharp of the Chattanooga Times.
Morgan County Rescue and Community Guests
Morgan County residents and relatives are listed as weekend visitors and guests of family members across the community. Names include Edwards Pettit Helms Criscoe Moon and Helms with reports of sympathy for Owen Edwards and notes on improving injuries from an attempted breakin.
National field trials crown at Grand Junction widens chase
The national championships enter day six as four more aristocratic bird dogs bid for glory at Ames preserve. Lady Noriah and Lawless Boy lead bids alongside Doctor's Boy Blue and Homeward Flying Dutchman, while two favorites Nimble Footed Amazon’s Village Girl and Norias Aerotype falter amid injuries and nose losses.
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Grand Junction
Tenn
Ames Preserve
Noriah
Albert Noe, Jr
Jackson, Tenn
Lawless Boy
H. B. Langsdorf
Mt. Holly
N. J
Holly Springs
Miss
Homer K. Jones
Memphis
H. M. Curry
Waynesboro
Dawn
H. E. McGonigal
Kokomo
Ind
Local Social Roundup in Lawrence County
Miss Sue Sandy spent the weekend with her Whiteside parents. Residents attended the Moulton basketball tournament last Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Sims visited Fannie Sims and Bertha Fuller and family Sunday. Elbert Hayes spent the day with Clifford Sims last Friday. Curtis Fuller and children hosted Elmer Fuller family Sunday. Judson Stockton and children from Decatur visited Fannie Sims Sunday afternoon. Raymond Fuller spent Monday night with Curtis Fuller and family. Clifford Sims and children visited Clarence Ims and family in Trinity Sunday night. Bessie Sims and Ruby Manor visited Fannie Sims and L. M. Bayne Friday afternoon. W. J. Gay Jr. of Sheats Chapel noted in the record.
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Sue Sandy
Whiteside
Moulton
W. K. Sims
Fannie Sims
Bertha Fuller
Elbert Hayes
Clifford Sims
Curtis Fuller
Elmer Fuller
Judson Stockton
Sarah and Lee
Decatur
Raymond Fuller
Clarence Ims
Trinity
Bessie Sims
Ruby Manor
L. M. Bayne
AHM Victorious by One Point in Season Finale
The Alabama Hosiery Mill five defeated Merrimack 39 to 34 on the Huntsville court to close the season with a strong win. Eddie Black led AHM with 19 points, while Buck Robinson hit the final foul shot to cap a tense 38 38 deadlock at the end of regulation. Merrimack’s Anderson led their scoring with four field goals and five free throws. Substitutes for AHM included Bolding Compton Robinson and Cottrell. Merrimack’s Baker also appeared.
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Merrimack Quint
Hunteville Court
Buck Robinson
Buck
Eddie Black
AHM
Hobbs
MccMurtrie
Stanford
Anderson
Merrimack
MccClare
Lloyd McMurtrie
Bolding
Compton
Robinson
Cottrell
Baker
Wallace
Charley Smith
Franklin
McMurtrie
Enews Compton
Wenwe Hobbs
Wwe
Graham
Ewe Wen Cottrell
Seneresene
Black Gas
Westbrook
Myers
Mneaate Baker
Ee McClure
Slammin Sammy Snead Wins St Petersburg Open
Slammin Sammy Snead of White Sulphur Springs West Virginia captured the $3000 St Petersburg Open with a birdie two on the 25th hole after a 54 hole tie with Henry Picard of Hershey Pennsylvania They finished regulation with 207 and Snead earned $700 while Picard took $450 for second.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Sammy Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Snead
Henry Picard
Hershey
Picard
Funeral attendance noted in Slip-up for T B Johnson
Several from the community attended the funeral of the late T B Johnson at Slip-up last Sunday afternoon. The deceased was visited by his sister Mrs C H Sims and family during the Lat Night period.
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C. H. Sims
T. B. Johnson
Santa Anita Is On Today at Los Angeles Turf Club
The Santa Anita handicap dominates the sports page as the Los Angeles turf club prepares for the fifth edition of its $100,000 race. Post time scratches could trim the field to 15, with ten horses seen as threats to win the rich purse. Kayak II and Cravat stand as the standout contenders among a large, diverse field.
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Robert Myers
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Turf Club
Ali
C. S. Howard
Howard
Seabiscuit
Townsend B. Martin
Cravat
Sickle
Stagehand
Nelson Howard
Gosum
Neil McCarthy
Specify
Widhcee
Jacob
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Heelfly
Sorrendo
Kayak
Gandhi Fasts in Rajkot Entering Second Day of Fast
The health minister of Bombay presidency arrived in Rajkot to monitor Mohandas K Gandhi as the frail leader enters the second day of his fast unto death.
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Rajkot
India
Bombay Presidency
Mohandas K. Gandhi
LSU Wins Boxing Meet at Southeastern Championship
LSU claimed half of the eight weight class titles and totaled 23 points to win the Southeastern Conference boxing championship in Tampa. Mississippi State took second with 11, Alabama third with 10, Florida fourth with eight, while Georgia, Tennessee, and Tulane trailed.
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Tampa
Fla
Louisiana State University
Tiger
LSU Battlers
Mississippi State
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Tennessee
Tulane
Marco Debaradina
R. L. Long
al Michael
LSU
Jack Kennedy
Tom Rand
Bart Miro
Punchy” Davis
Ray Medlock
University of Mississippi
March Debaradina
Russ Long
Heston Daniel
Steven Wilkerson
J. L. Golson
Earl Frye
Bill Stephens
J. B. Sill
Rene Trochesette
Ed Molinski
Brooch Recovered After Diver Finds It in Water
Mrs. Philip Gossler of New York lost a $4,000 diamond brooch in 25 feet of water this week. A diver recovered the jewel after she spotted it from a glass-bottom boat in Nassau Bahamas.
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Nassau
Bahamas
Philip Gossler
New York
Stagehand Faces Key Test in Widener Challenge Cup
Stagehand, a four year old with $196 110 earned this far and part of Col H Maxwell Howard stable, is the overwhelming favorite in the Widener Challenge Cup at Hialeah Park with eight rivals including Teddy Weed Mythical King Francesco Warlaine and Eavier. War Admiral's withdrawal excites Howard as Sun Beau nears Stagehand’s possible record money total.
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Gale Talbot
Miami
Fila
Hialeah Park
Col
H. Maxwell Howard
Dayton
Ohio
Sun Beau
Howard
Samuel
D. Riddle
Admiral
Seabiscuit
Bulla
Teddy Weed
Mythical King
Francesco
Warlaine
Eavier
Stagehand Favored In Widener Challenge Cup Scratches
Warlaine and Teddy Weed were scratched from the $50,000 added Widener Challenge Cup leaving six runners. Maxwell Howard's Stagehand, a highly favored four year old, has won nearly $200,000 and seeks the first prize of about $47,000 on a clear hot day with a fast track. Teddy Weed runs in another race.
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Miami
Fla
Warlaine
Teddy Weed
Maxwell Howard
Stagehand
Widener
Giants Open Spring Training In Baton Rouge After Week On Field
Hot Springs Arkansas report notes the New York Giants began spring training in Baton Rouge after a week of practice games at home. Carl Hubbell attempted screwballs while Harry Gumbert pitched hard, prompting manager Bill Terry to rein him in.
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Associated Press
Hot Springs
Ark
New York Giants
Baton Rouge
Carl Hubbell
Harry Gumbert
Bill Terry
Durocher Hints Batting Order As Yankees Camp Opens
Clearwater notes Leo Durocher has yet to name the Brooklyn second baseman but plans to bat him second behind Tucky Stainback with Gene Moore Babe Phelps Dolph Camilli Ernie Kay Cookie Lavagetto Durocher and the pitcher. If the pitcher can hit he may bat him ninth. In St Petersburg Marius Russo trials with the Yankees as manager Joe McCarthy contemplates carrying eleven pitchers. Only Russo and Gomez among the left handers are in camp.
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Clearwater
Fla
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn
Tucky Stainback
Gene Moore
Babe Phelps
Dolph Camilli
Ernie Kay
Cookie Lavacgetto
Durocher
Leo
ST. Petersburg
Marius Russo
New York Yankees
Joe McCarthy
Lefty Gomez
Russo
Senators Pitchers Dominate Early Spring Training
In Orlando Washington pitchers, a month into work, overpower batters with speed and curves as Manager Bucky Harris predicts the trend will shift next week. The early drill show boosts the team despite the battering early nerves.
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Orlando
Fla
Washington Senators
Bucky Harris
Cage Results From Associated Press Roundup
Long Island def Lasalle 28 Lasalle defeated by Long Island 42 Temple 42 St Josephs 38 Detroit 53 Toledo 52 Stanford 39 California 35 Southern California 43 U C L A 26 Oregon 39 Washington 26 Washington state 47 Oregon State 41 Utah 52 Brigham Young 47 Denver 34 Colorado State 28 Montana 66 Montana State 52 Drake 64 Grinnell 32
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Long Island
Lasalle
Temple
St. Joseph's
Detroit
Toledo
Stanford
California
Southern California
Oregon
Washington
Washington State
Oregon State
Utah
Brigham Young
Denver
Colorado State
Montana
Montana State
Drake
Grinnell
Veteran Captain Marcus D. Young dies in Montgomery
Captain Marcus D. Young, one of Montgomery's two surviving veterans of the War Between The States, died last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Haygood Paterson, in Montgomery Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
Marcus D. Young
States
Haygood Paterson
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