Briez Chats About Sports in New York
By DDIE BRIEtz New York March The News Service Hottest manager in the biz today is Johnston Broadway's boy bandit He has produced two world title shots in four years and may have one or two more Abe Simon impressed in his game against Joe Louis last week and is assured of a rematch Bob Pastor could get a third bid at Louis or avenge last June's bout with Billy Conn The talk centers on Johnston and his stable of contenders.
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New York
the News Service
Johnston
Broadway
Turkey Thompson
Louis
Billy Conn
Racing notes warn of potential Derby contender names
The column lists several racing horses and cities including Kansas City in Florida and Kansas as a two time winner at Santa Anita. It mentions Omaha Johnston and a San Francisco horse as possible Kentucky Derby contenders, suggesting cautious forecasting by George Herrick of the San Diego Tribune Sun.
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Florida
Kansas
Santa Anita
Omaha
Johnston
San Francisco
George Herrick
San Diego Tribune-Sun
Week's Wash Shows Odd Baseball And Sports Tidbits
Notes bubble with short items: Henry Picard limited to two golf events this summer, Milo Theodorescu with a flop in New Orleans, Ray Keenan of William and Mary eyed for a $2000 Athletics bonus, Penn track invited to referee Texas Relays, Lou Novikoff strikes out with bases loaded, plus a remark about Sam Baker’s biographer and a feature on The Mad Russian in Esquire.
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Henry Picard
Milo Theodorescu
Carnegie Hall
Jerome Comforte
New Orleans
Ray Keenan
William and Mary
Turkey
Lawson Robertson
Penn Track
Texas Relays
Austin
Lou Novikoff
Casey
Sam Baker
Esquire
Nashville Golden Gloves Bout Card Sealed At Armory
Bouts for the Nashville Golden Gloves and Decatur Boys Club show completed pairings for Tuesday night at the Armory. Star matchups include Andy Lewis versus Worley Alexander in middleweight and welterweight title holder clash, with additional clashes featuring Red Wells vs Charles Lindsay, Logan Stanton vs Marion Worley, Eddie Warren vs Buster Terry, Jigs Lowery vs J R Plemmons, and five team bouts including Bil Phillips of Courtland vs Glen Decatur. Two more bouts likely to be booked.
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Nashville Golden Gloves
Decatur Boys Club
Andy Lewis
Middle Tennessee
Worley Alexander
Decatur
Alabama
Red Wells
Nashville
Charles Lindsay
Logan Stanton
Marion Worley
Eddie Warren
Buster Terry
Jigs Lowery
Middle
Nelson Wins Greensboro Open in Record Finish
Byron Nelson captured the Greensboro Open with a 276, two strokes ahead of Vic Ghezzi and six clear of Ben Hogan and Lannon Little. The win adds 1200 to his prize haul and extends a string of comeback victories in major events. The tour moves to Asheville next, with Hogan defending and aiming to repeat last year’s Greensboro and North-South wins.
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Greensboro
N. C
Byron Nelson
Bobby Jones
Byron
Nelson
Johnny Bulla
Ralph Guldahl
Ben Hogan
Vic Ghezzi
Lannon Little
Ghezzi
Bulla
Guldahl
Little
Hogan
Sam Snead
Craig Wood
Denny Shute
Wood
Lloyd Mangrum
Exhibition Results From Yesterday’s Matches
At Tampa Pia Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 7 1. At St Petersburg New York defeated St Louis 3 2. At Miami Cleveland beat New York 2 1. Hollywood Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh 4 1. Los Angeles Chicago won 8 0. San Antonio Boston 5 4. St Louis defeated Bt Louis 4 1. New Braunfels Minneapolis 1 Boston 0. West Palm Beach Rochester 8 Philadelphia 4. Sarasota Boston 5 Louisville 4. Lakeland Washington 15 Detroit 5.
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Pia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St. Petersburg
Tex
Minneapolis
Boston
West Palm Beach
Exhibitions Prove Value as Grapefruit League Opens
Exhibition games in Florida and California draw gate receipts and shape early pennant races. Teams like the Athletics and Yankees gain insights into lineups, while stars such as Lou Novikoff and Billy Herman attract attention. The Grapefruit League costs are justified by practical preparation for opening day.
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Detroit Tigers
A’s
California
New York Yankees
Piorida
Brooklyn Dodgers
Larry MacPhail
Florida
Chicago Cubs
Aseman
Billy Herman
Dodgers
Lou Novikoff
Dizzy Dean
Cubs
Washington Senators
George Archie
Dick West
Cincinnati
New York Giants
Hank Danning
Billy Jurges
Yankees
Joe Gordon
Cardinals
John Grodzicki
Dodgers Look Mighty Good in Florida Training Camp
Brooklyn Dodgers arrive in Clearwater in strong form with Paul Waner in prime shape and Luke Hamlin, Hugh Casey, Whit Wyatt all eyes on 20-win seasons. Harold Reiser, Joe Medwick, Pee Wee Reese, and Dolf Camilli bolster a swift, sharp infield while protective helmets curb beaning fears. Babe Phelps battles sinus illness as team fine tunes before opening clash with Cincinnati.
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Fila
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Florida
Cincinnati
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Havana
Paul Waner
Harold Reiser
Joe Medwick
Medwick
Luke Hamlin
Hugh Casey
Chuck Dressen
Whit Wyatt
Kirby Higbe
Larry MacPhail
Babe Phelps
MacPhail
Pee Wee Reese
Reese
Pete Coscarart
Dolf Camilli
Cookie Lavagetto
Lefty Gomez
Yankees
Bammy Baugh Signs New Contract With Washington Redskins
Seattle Times reports Bammy Baugh signed a contract with the Washington Redskins for 13000 dollars. The star backs the claim that gold is found not only in hills but in passes.
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George M. Varnell
Seattle Times
Bammy Baugh
Washington Redskins
Correction: Leahy to stay on U S Rule 1 job at Notre Dame
Fragmented clipping notes corrections and comments about Frank Leahy remaining in his rule one role at Notre Dame amid added duties and comments from observers. Mentions visitors and a pie slices gag about Giants, plus a federal action shipping used baseballs to Cincinnati for knot hole league. Merle and Burl Jennings appear as look alikes in Michigan State wrestling.
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U. S
Notre Dame
Giants
Feds
Incinnati
John L. Griffith
Big Ten
Chicago UV
Merle
Burl Jennings
Ated
Forichigan State
N.C A. A
Official Communique on Rock-of-the-Month Campaign
The Brown Bomber is credited with destroying 805 3 4 pounds of bums since starting his campaign.
Cleveland Ban Causes Florida Wet Weather Buzz
War correspondents describe persistent rain in Florida attributed to the Cleveland Ban Club’s activities bouncing around the state, stirring chatter and local speculation.
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Florida
Cleveland Ban
Daily crossword clues and answers
The page lists a daily crossword with numbered across and down clues. It includes words such as Hat, rood fish, ballast terms, and various theme entries. The grid features Greek letters, weights, colors, and common phrases, reflecting a traditional puzzle format.
Ten Commandments of War for Soldiers Published
The voice piece urges young men entering service to follow ten directives. It stresses preparedness, strict obedience, care for arms and animals, decisive action, honesty, mercy toward civilians, humane treatment of captives, calmness, resilience, and steadfast courage while accepting risks and potential death.
Montgomery to Welcome New Residents with Roses
Montgomery officials announce a new welcome program for newcomers. Mayor Cyrus B. Brown will issue an official letter of greeting and present a bouquet of RTOWN roses to each new resident, highlighting the citys famed hospitality.
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Cyrus B. Brown
It Shall Be Done Motto Leads Division Message
A brief note from Eugene C Justice of Rt 3 Decatur Alabama recalls the division motto It Shall Be Done as a guiding directive. The message emphasizes resolve and action in line with the division's stated purpose.
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Eugene C
Justice
Rt. 3
Decatur
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Camp Briefs From Spring Training Roundup
Reports from multiple camps cover the St. Louis Browns Boston Bees exhibition struggles with six hits and a long batting session. Giants shortstop Bill Jurges returns after Mayo Clinic dizziness treatment. Cardinals plan spring return. Paul Derringer stays in Sarasota. Yankees pace pitching strength with Red Ruffing debut against St Louis.
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San Antonio
Tex
St. Louis Browns
Rip Radcliff
Walt Judnich
Chet Laabs
Boston Bees
Fred Haney
ST. Petersburg
Fila
St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Breadon
Whitmire Dominates In Spring Training Scrimmage
Don Whitmire again showed fine form as the Reds beat the Whites 16 to 7 in an informal game at the University of Alabama closing spring training. Press accounts praised Whitmire’s outstanding work.
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Don Whitmire
University of Alabama
Reds
Whitmire
Officers Named by PTA at Flint
The Flint P T A met for the regular monthly meeting Thursday at 730 pm in the home room of Mrs Whitten. The president Mrs Albert L Beggs called the meeting to order. Officers elected for the coming year are Mrs Albert L Beggs president Mrs S D Whitten vice president Mrs Percy Chunn secretary Mrs A J Hamaker treasurer.
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America
Need for Insurance Help Found in Today’s Want Ads
Local readers can save on insurance by consulting the agents listed in today’s Want Ads. The notices highlight multiple firms and contact points, inviting inquiries for auto homeowners and life policies.
El Magnifico vows comeback in six-bull post season corrida
Mexico City reports matador Lorenzo Garza, after three recent fails to kill bulls, pledges a one man, six bull post season challenge on either April 6 or 13. Manager Luis Rodriguez says the event will feature the largest bulls and will charge admission.
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Matador
Lorenzo
el Magnifico
Garza
Luis Rodriguez
Mexico
Rodriguez
Woman Seeks Answer to Fire Loss and Found Book
Mrs. Clara Guyer recalls a 15 year old fire that leveled her home and now, after buying a book matching markings from her destroyed library, hopes to identify it as part of her lost collection.
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Portland
Ore
Clara Guyer
Florida Sets One SE Conference Swim Record
Florida broke one SE Conference record at the fifth annual swimming meet, with the 400-yard freestyle relay team of Joe Rood Bob Laskiser Holmes and Jack Youngblood finishing in 3 minutes 43.9 seconds. Florida won 81 points, well ahead of Georgia Tech 35 Georgia 20 Tennessee 28 Auburn 12 Kentucky 7. LSU did not compete due to mid terms. Dick Bates wins 40-yard freestyle as new champion.
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Florida
Louisiana State
Georgia Tech
Tennessee
Kentucky
Auburn
Georgia
Joe Rood
Bob Laskiser Holmes
Jack Youngblood
Tech
Dick Bates
Sonny Weloh
Welch
Dave Gammage
Bill van Cliff
Holmes
van Cliff
Rood
R. Lasks
Youngblood
Bill King
Bill Stephenson
Roosevelt Signs Commissions for 11 Mediation Board
President Roosevelt aboard the U S S Benson signed the commissions of 11 members to create the Defense Mediation Board. He also signed bills including a 100 million dollar Navy and public works appropriation. A naval patrol plane delivered documents to Miami for transfer to Washington. Weather and fishing luck improve the president’s vacation aboard the Potomac with sizable catches shared with the crew.
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Douglas B. Cornell
U. S
Benson
Roosevelt
U. S. Defense Mediation Board
Potomac
Navy
Public Works
Miami
Washington
Florida Dominates Tri-State College Swim Meet Highlights
Florida claims multiple titles led by Sonny Welch in the 220 and 500 free events and Bill Van Cliff in breaststroke. Georgia Tech and Auburn racers set pace in sprints and backstroke while Kentucky and Tennessee post exhibition dives.
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