Red Shield Youth Basketball Tournament Update
The Red X squad routed the Blackhawks 53 22 in junior action led by Collins 10 Blackwell 10 and Smith 15. Moonshiners edged King Cardinals 87 35 in seniors with Sims 12 McLemore 12 Neill 11. Semifinal junior match Red X versus Black Hawks set for 6 45 tonight.
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Young Smith
Tew
Collins
Rowen
Blackwell
Bowen
Leon Simmons
Moonshiners
King Cardinal
Cardinals
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Mconshiners
King Cardinals
Sims
McLemore
Bobby Neill
Fairview
Smith
Rowe
Haddock
jCook
Red X’s
Halbillies
Bulldogs
Sam Evans
Johnson
Harrison
Hemsley Stocked With Ball Players
Manager Rollie Hemsley of the Nashville Vols faces a glut of pitching hopefuls as he trims from about 22 to nine. Notable names include Pete Mallory Art Cuccurullo Lee Holloman and Andy Bush while veterans Hi Bithorn and others seek spots.
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Rollie Hemsley
Nashville Vols
Southern Association
Hemsley
Tor Konic
Gainesville
Poe
Vol
Nashville Moundsmen
Pete Mallory
Art Cuccurullo
Lee Holloman
Andy Bush
Buffalo
Hal Kleine
Los Angeles
Bill Emmerich
Minneapolis
Hi Bithorn
Jack Saltzgaver
Little Rock
Jack
Tulsa Oilers
Alexandria
Duke Doolittle
Doolittle
Panama
Birmingham Barons
Ocala
Fla
Jim McDonald
Modesa
Calif
McDonald
Scranton
A Toll
Big Hugh Mulcahy
Memphis Chicks
Philadelphia Athletics
West Palm Beach
Bob Schultz
Merle Ross
Todd
Fort Pierce
Jim Bagby
Dick Hoover
Atlanta
Cliff Dapper
Pensacola
Sandlot Baseball Picture Brightens Town Teams Rise
George H. Sisler, Baseball Hall of Fame member and NBC commissioner, notes 1948 saw a record surge of sandlot teams. He cites 70 percent from towns with hometown backing, more state champions from towns, and towns like New Holstein Wisconsin and Mt. Vernon Washington succeeding nationally.
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N. Y
George H. Sisler
National Baseball Congress
Sisler
Baseball
Hall of Fame
Brooklyn Dodgers
NBC
Wichita
New Holstein
Wis
Wisconsin
Mt. Vernon
Wash
Glen Ridge
N. J
Conroe
Tex
Babe Zaharias, Dot Kielty Lead In Augusta Round Two
Twenty six women tee off second round of the titleholders on the Augusta course as Babe Zaharias and Dot Kielty hold a two shot edge over rivals. Marjorie Lindsay, Bette Mims White, Dot Kirby and Peggy Kirk among others chase steady pars to close the gap.
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Sterling Slappey
Augusta
Babe Zaharias
Dot Kielty
Babe
Miss Kielty
Marjorie Lindsay
Decatur
Ill
Bette Mims White
Augusta Country Club
Texas
Dallas
Eadets
Dot Kirby
Atlanta
Peggy Kirk
Findlay
Ohio
Patty Berg
Minneapolis
Minn
Mary Sargent
Pebble Beach
Calif
Eileen Stulb
Helen Sigel
Philadelphia
Estelle Lawson Page
Louise Suggs
Miss Suggs
Queen
Carrollton
Amnens the Wreckage
Jeankins
Palm Beach
Cleveland
Carol Diringer
Tiffin
Cracker lineup and weekend matchup in New Orleans
The Crackers face the licans in New Orleans over Saturday and Sunday with Byron Taylor and Lew Carpenter slated for Sunday. A tentative Cracker batting order includes Williams, Gearhart, Brown, a left fielder, and a catcher Fates Bees, with Genene Ge ux Gene Ve and others in fielding roles. Pitching duties by Kleckley Stare and Kimber, with Yaynan handling the toss.
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Licans
New Orleans
Byron Taylor
Lew Carpenter
Dave Williams
Lloyd Gearhart
Ralph Brown
Socn Genene
Geux
Gene Ve . Short
Fates Bees
Indianapolis Indians
Eine Aes
al Yaynan
Kleckley
Stare
Kimber
Tournaments and Trades Highlight One Minute Sports Page
Experts like Al Weill discuss the tournament of champions buying up Tony Zale's contract for a return bout with Marcel Cerdan. Dick Wakefield, Bob Wakefield's older brother, returned to college after playing third base for Pueblo last summer. Guy Lombardo spends 60000 on a speedboat aiming over 160 mph. Bradley U. basketball, from near Peoria, Upsets in the invitational. Chubby Grigg built a fence. his dog vanished. Art Lopatka named GM of the revived Chicago Hornets. he once pitched for Chicago and southpawed for St. Louis and Philadelphia.
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Tony Zale
Marcel Cerdan
Dave Charnay
Cerdan
Zale
Tigers
Bob Wakefield
Pueblo
Guy Lombardo
Hicks tops field as Zaharias Kielty shine in rough round
Helen Hicks carded 89 to lead near the top after a season open in the East and South schedule. Babe Zaharias and Miss Kielty each posted sub par rounds with birdies on holes three eight and seventeen. Kielty birdied nine and an eagle on thirteen while Zaharias added a birdie on fifteen.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Helen Hicks
Helen
Mrs. Zaharias
Miss Kielty
Long Beach
Calif
Zaharias
Denver
Colo
Ferndale
N. Y
Patty
Francis Service Leads City League Standings
Francis Service holds a two game edge over Evans Metals in the City League as Francis Service wins three of Brett's games while Evans and Decatur Transit split two games each. W. F. W. and Hogan each take two of their matches. Charlie Tuck top score with 198 and Norman Meyer 544 series. Other 500s include J. C. Ray 541 B. Wilson 518 R. Weaver 50. C. Hess did not bowl but his average was used.
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Evans Metals
Brett
Evans
Decatur Transit
Hogan
Charlie Tuck
Norman Meyer
J. C. Ray
B. Wilson
R. Weaver
Brett Butane
B. Thomas
B. Jones
J. Panner
T. Hartselle
Spot
Francis Ace Fef
Wojackene
R. MacGregor
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R McKennie
R. Easter
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JC. Raynae
Decatur Transit J. Barron
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J. Babis
Hogan Grocery
Nave
P. Russe
M-Kingsmore
S. Hogan
B. Beirs
J. Shealy
T. Todd
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G. Sellers
S. Todd
Georgia Alabama League Seeks Strong year in Textile Belt
Art Decatur president of the Georgia Alabama League outlined plans for the four year old loop. The class D league covers the textile belt near the Georgia Alabama border with improved management and player depth. Opening games on April 26 feature Carrollton at Newnan LaGrange at Griffin Alexander City at Tallassee and Opelika at Valley.
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Atlanta
Art Decatur
Talladega
Ala
Georgia-Alabama
Decatur
Jess Dana
Lanet
Bob Comiskey
Tallassee
Charlie Roberts
Carrollton
Alexander City
Carrolton
Bull Seale
Vicksburg
Opelika
Talassee
LaGrande
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Newnan
LaGrange
Griffin
Valley
Cage Championship Hinges On One-on-One Showdown
In New York on March 18 Loyola's Jack Kerris and San Francisco's Don Lofgran lead the National Invitation Tournament as finalists. Kerris scored 64 and Lofgran 55 in semis victories over Bradley University 55-50 and Bowling Green 49-39 respectively. The championship doubles as a likely MVP contest with both stars under strong consideration.
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Chicago Loyola
Jack Kerris
San Francisco
Don Lofgran
Loyolas
Pacific Coast
Madison Square Garden
Loyola
Bradley University
Fire Engine
Beanstalks
Bowling Green
Ohio
Kerris
Lofgran
Oakland
Calif
Golfers Vie For Jacksonville Open Lead In $2000 Battle
A field of 150 golfers tees off the 72 hole Jacksonville Open in Jacksonville Florida. Top money winners Vying to unseat Lloyd Mangrum of Chicago as leader in the 1949 money list. Jimmy Demaret Cary Middlecoff Dutch Harrison and Johnny Palmer chase the lead within $2000 of Mangrum. If any triumphs this event could crown the circuit leader by Monday sundown.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Mangrum
Ee i High
Luck Or Planning In The New Army Or Air Force
The text urges choosing a worthwhile career in the U.S. Army or U.S. Air Force over leaving future to luck. It highlights job security, steady income, active work, free clothing equipment medical care dental care and retirement benefits.
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U.S. Army
U.S. Air Force
Rizzuto Leaves Hospital List as Camp Action Continues
In St. Petersburg Phil Rizzuto shows readiness to return from a sore arm as he starts and goes the distance in a 17 inning tie with Detroit. He adds four assists four putouts two errors and a double play. In Sarasota Boston Red Sox optimism grows as they prepare to face the Yankees with Dave Ferriss pitching yesterday.
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ST Petersburg
Phil Rizzuto
New York Yankees
Detriot
Sarasota
Fla
Boston Red Sox
Dave Ferriss
Young Pitcher Shines With Minimal Hit Allowed
A young pitcher has delivered two strong seasons totaling six innings in midseason style. He allowed only one hit, a routine roller near the third base line, showing sharp control and potential.
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Tigers rest day after marathon 17 innings with Yankees
Detroit manager Red Rolfe ordered intensive hitting practice after a 22 tie with the New York Yankees in a 17 inning spring exhibition in St. Petersburg. Batters struggled against Yankee pitching though the Tigers took a day off. The Cardinals return to action against the Braves after observing St Patrick's Day.
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Lakeland
Fla
Detroit Tigers
Red Rolfe
New York Yankees
St. Petersburg
Detroit
Olfe
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Braves
Cleveland Varsity to Face Chicago Cubs Today
Cleveland Indiana varsity to meet the Chicago Cubs with 3B Boudreau at short for first time this season. Veterans Ken Keltner at third and Joe FlaShi.Gordon at second. Bearden and Wynn to start as White Sox hammered Tribe 15 to 4 yesterday.
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Cleveland Indiana
Chicago Cubs
Boudreau
Ken Keltner
Joe FlaShi
Gordon
Gene Bearden
Early Wynn
Chicago White Sox
Tribe
Lehner Shines as Browns Eye Center Field Job
In Burbank on March 18 the St. Louis Browns found their bright spot in exhibition play in outfielder Paul Lehner. The 103 game veteran who hit .276 last year is hustling to win the regular centerfield job.
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Burbank
Calif
St. Louis Browns
Paul Lehner
Pirates Hold Five Hour Batting Drill Before Oakland Game
San Bernardino reports manager Bill Meyer ordered a five hour batting drill after Pirates were hit harder than expected in practice. The session aimed to sharpen the lineup before the game against Oakland of the PCL.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bill Meyer
Oakland
A's Name Pitching Trio for Vero Beach Exibition
Philadelphia Athletics announce a split squad with Phil Marchildon Alex Kellner and Carl Scheib starting Saturday against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Vero Beach. Lou Brissie Joe Coleman and Charley Harris to start Sunday. Coaker Triplett 33 year old 1948 batting champion signed for about 6500 dollars. Mack pledges more if he breaks into the starting lineup.
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West Palm. Beach
Fla
Philadelphia Athletics
Phil Marchildon
Alex Kellner
Carl Scheib
Brooklyn Dodgers
Vero Beach
Lou Brissie
Joe Coleman
Charley Harris
Dodgers
A's
Memphis
Coaker Triplett
Triplett
Connie Mack
Coaker
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