Bounding Basque Borotra Bids On In Indoor Comeback
The Bounding Basque, Jean Borotra, at age 50, reflects on his career and Paris indoor chances while urging old players to set an example for the young. He recalls past wins, wartime service, and his aim to energize French tennis as he contemplates return to competition.
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Bradley Braces For Mutt Jeff Boost In NIT Clash
Bradley faces upset-minded Syracuse in the National Invitation Tournament opener, sparked by the Mutt and Jeff combo. Bradley carries a 27-3 record and is seeded high. St John’s relies on tight defense as Western Kentucky looms in the other quarterfinal.
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DiMaggio Heel Trouble Surface Again With Giants
DiMaggio strained heel trouble not serious says Yankee trainer Gun Mauch. Stengel not worried, could play tomorrow if improved. Dodgers report three new injuries in ten days, raising total to eight. Giants pitching improved but still seeking form. Cubs’ Frankie Frisch comments on Bob Rush. Reds split exhibition performances, collecting hits in one, while another game features a 3-1 loss to Boston. Tigers hammered by Red Sox.
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Snead Wins Fourth Major Tournament
Sammy Snead of White Sulphur Springs won the Seminole tournament in Miami Beach to claim his fourth major victory of the year. He finished 15 under par with rounds of 65 65 65 and 71, earning $20,000 and total career winnings surpassing $101,000. Henry Ransom St Andrews and Jimmy Demaret tied for fourth at 2815 with $730 each, while Lawson Lite Monterey finished with 68 for 276. Other top finishers included Tries Jim Turnese, Roberto Di Vincenzo, Al Brosch, Steve Varga, Chandler Hoper, George Fazio, Dave Douglas, Walter Burkem, and Lew Worsham, all at 284 and earning smaller prizes.
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Tigers Delay Baseball Practice at Dothan High
Tigers postpone baseball drills as spring football practice dominates fields at Dothan High School. Most diamond candidates are on football squad. only a few veterans return for the 1950 season. Pitchers and others will warm up as football drills continue, with full baseball workouts to start after football ends.
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Jesuit, Seabreeze, Tavares Win Crowns
In Gainesville Florida the Jesuit Tigers of Tampa upset Jacksonville 55 to 48 to claim the Class A crown. Seabreeze of Daytona Beach edged South Broward 38 to 59 to win the Class B title, with Bo Avent scoring 16 points. Tavares defeated MacClenney 22 to 16 to take the Class G title as prematch results saw Marion’s Bulldogs fall to South Broward 44 to 38 and Wenahitchka lose to Tavares 45 to 32.
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Savannah Law Symboled Session Stirs Debate in City Council
In Savannah Georgia during a city council meeting Mayor Olin F Fulmer faced a symbolic moment as Apel Lean urged using a police baton as a prop. The council voted unanimously on all measures presented, marking a brisk and decisive session.
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Cailleteau Visits Camp At Albany
Geneva Redbird president George Caileteau visited the St Louis Cardinals training camp in Albany Georgia. The Geneva club trains with the Cardinals this season and plans 400 players at Albany with rookies dominating the current camp. Former ASL players Chas Hermedes and Robert Var Dyke are among those training, led by John Grodzicki, a former major league pitcher. One in ten American teachers held only emergency certificates in October 1949.
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Tigers End Week Of Drills With Ragged Scrimmage
After a week of spring football practice the Tigers staged a rough Friday scrimmage. Coach Rip Hewee called the team ragged though the passing game showed slight improvement. Several players were noted as potential passers and receivers, with blocking and timing still needing work as the squad prepares for more scrimmages this week leading into a ultra-squad game on Tuesday afternoon, March 36.
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