Eight Class B Teams Ready For South Dakota Tourney
Mitchell hosts eight top Class B teams in the annual South Dakota tournament with Redfield facing Britton in the opener. Baltic Mobridge Armour Oglala Indians Alexandria Dell Rapids, plus Redfield and others, vie for the title as coaches study scoring trends and recent results.
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Mitchell
Mar
Redfield
Britton
Baltic
Mobridge
Armour
Oglala Indians
Alexandria
Dell Rapids
Groton
Packers
Indians
B. Makeshine
Nelson
Murdo
Makeshine
Beavers
Hanson County
Stone Walls
Dells Jeter
Roy Englebretson Creighton Star Joins Army
Former Huron High School star Roy Englebretson, a Creighton University athlete in football and basketball, joined the army in February and is stationed at Fort Jackson South Carolina. He follows younger brother Norman into service. sons of Mr and Mrs John Englebretson of 1006 Iowa Ave Huron.
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Huron High
Roy Englebretson
Creighton University
Fort Jackson
South Carolina
Roy
Norman
John Englebretson
Iowa Aven
E. Huron
Frankfort Indees Triumph Over Redfield 38 to 31
In Frankfort the Indees defeated Redfield 38 to 31 at the school gym. Lothrop scored 24 for Frankfort while Boettcher led Redfield with 14. An earlier prelim featured the highs versus Jowrer classmen, with the upperclassmen winning 34 to BUFFALO section notes Ken Overtin of Washington outpointed Paulie Mahonay in a boxing bout.
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Frankfort Indees
Redfield Frankfort
Mar
Redfield
Ankfort
Lothrop
Frankfort
Boettcher
Iigs
Jowrer
Buffalo
Ken Overtin
Washington, D. C
Paulie Mahonay
Bivins Beats Lesnevich In Non-Title Fight
In Cleveland Jimmy Bivins defeats light heavyweight champion Gus Lesnevich in a ten round non title bout before 9429 fans. Lesnevich quits training weight and suffers cuts while Bivins gains confidence. Lesnevich plans to report as a Coast Guard carpenter third class this weekend.
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Gus
Ring
Cleveland
Mar
Gus Lesnevich
Lew Diamond
Diamond
Cleveland Arena
Bivins
Lesnevich
Esnevich
Cliffside Park
N.J
Coast Guard
Williams Starts Training Amid Draft Deferment Talk Ends
Ted Williams arrives at Red Sox camp after a deferred draft status, declaring he only wants to play this season to support his mother and settle finances. He explains he did not seek deferment and favors a re hearing, while fans and press debate his patriotism and duty. Williams receives 62 letters from supporters and critics, with teammates showing solidarity despite the controversy.
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Jone
Williams
Minneapolis
Ted
Jelters
Ann
Paddy
National Intercollegiate Tourney May Be Last Until War Ends
Kansas City dispatch reports the National Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament may end after this season due to war. About 320 athletes will soon enlist, possibly curtailing next season’s travel. Quarterfinals feature Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Missouri, each with two teams. Notable results include East Central Oklahoma State 42 Evansville 40 and a string of other close scores reflecting a golden anniversary season.
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Kansas City
Minnesota
Oklahoma
Missouri
Ada
Gus Doerner
Evansville
Ind
Doerner
Missouri Valley College
Marshall
Stout Institute
Men
Huron Soldier In Australia Letter From Lt Carlson
Lt R S Carlson of Huron writes home from Australia describing relief at being well and eager to return but wary of censorship. He notes abundant wildlife and insects and jokes about mosquitoes and chicken wire. Carlson, a 1938 Huron High School graduate and USD alumnus, served in World War II.
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R. S
Bob) Carlson
N. R. Carlson
Kansas Avenue
Carlson
Huron
Australia
Young Carlson
Huron High School
University of South Dakota
End of wartime hockey season sparks rumors of Canadian shifts
A roundup from New York on March 12 reports Buffalo chatter that Canadian clubs may move hockey to Canada for the war. Others say players will be found to maintain the current setup or hockey may vanish. The column touches on Sonja Henie, autograph tales, and several sports figures, including acknowledgments of service members and organizational shifts in baseball and boxing circles.
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New York
Buffalo
Canada
Sonja Henie
Odds And Ends In Sports Highlights and Figures
ALBSON IN NAVY NEW YORK Warren Alfson a 1940 All American at Nebraska and Brooklyn Dodger guard last fall is enrolled in a four month navy officers training course here. TRIPLE THREATERS LAWRENCE Kans Kansas Universitys big three forwards Ralph Miller and Charlie Black and center John Buescher post a 37 point per game average in conference basketball. COURT GRAND PADDY DURHAM W W Cap Card of the Duke athletic staff coached Trinity against Wake Forest in North Carolina's first game at Angier Duke gym on March 2, 1906. METCALFE A DIRECTOR ANNISTON Ala Ralph Metcalfe world’s fastest human when a Marquette sprinter is director of a National Catholic Community Service recreation center for Negro soldiers here. NIX DAVITS Fort Worth Texas C V FORT WORTH Emery Nix Texas Christian sophomore passer last season withdrew from school. Married economic problems forced Nix to quit. he may return in September, when he will be eligible.
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NAVY
NEW York
Warren Alfson
Nebraska
Brooklyn Dodger Guard
Lawrence
Kans
Kansas_ University
Ralph Miller
Charlie Black
John Buescher
Paddy Durham
W. W
Cap) Card
Duke
Trinity College
Wake Forest
North Carolina
Angier Duke Gymnasium
Metcalfe
Anniston
Ala
Ralph Metcalfe
Marquette
National Catholic Community Service
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C. VA
Fort. Worth
Emery Nix
Texas Christian
Nix
Baseball Scores From The Associated Press Year Five Results
The standings show St Louis New York and Philadelphia among the teams with varying scores. Cleveland Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia and Washington listed in the recap, with several high and low totals across matchups.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
de Sacramento O's
Princeton Tops Columbia In Basketball Scores
Princeton defeats Columbia by 56 to 30 in a college basketball game reported by The Associated Press. The narrow first half gave way to a strong second half surge as Princeton pulled away.
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The
Associated
Princeton
Columbia
Pirates Train With Infield Worries Amid Strong Other Units
Frank Frisch evaluates Pittsburgh club at San Bernardino base noting strong pitching catching and outfielding but concern over left side of infield especially shortstop. He contemplates Billy Cox who is in the Army and in line for a pricey Inter League deal. Suggestions include Alfred Anderson at shortstop and Robert Elliott at third, with Handley and Wasdell in infield mix as Frisch builds a pennant contender.
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Calif
Frank Frisch
Pittsburgh
Fordham Flash
Pirates
San Bernardino
Frisch
Billy Cox
Cox
Harrisburg
Inter Loop
Onkie Franz
Elliott
Alfred Walton Anderson
Robert Flying Elliott
Jeep Handley
Elbert Preston Fletcher
Frank William Gustine
James Charles Wasdell
Elby Fletcher
Stu Martin
Gustine
Pete Cosearart
Edgar Leip
Albany
Vincent Paul DiMaggio
Maurice Rene van Rohays
Edward Perry Stepwart
Bob Elliott
Jimmy Wasdell
Culley Rikhhard
Johnny Barrett
Johnny Wyrostek
Frank Kalin
Rikard
Memphis
Speedy Barrett
Hollywood
Wyrostek
New Orleans
Kalin
St. Paul
Pro Stars Redeem Miami Show At Seminole Event
Pro Stars aim to rebound with a Seminole event, showing in a Gainesville style program. Industrial League scores list Dakota Aviation and others, with tallies and handicaps, while Cleveland prospects and team notes hint at upcoming moves.
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Miami
Seminole
Link Money Players To Team With Amateurs In Tourney
Palm Beach Florida March 12 The top professional golfers seek redemption after a tough Miami Four Ball Townament now compete in Seminole Club event open to the public with all prizes in defense bonds Gate receipts to be donated to charitable institutions The pro am format pairs invited pros with wealthy winter residents for a pool later converted into bonds The victory pair Chandler Harper Herman Keiser defeated Jack Grout Ben Loving 13 under par for 33 holes winning 1000 each while the losers earned 500 each
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Fla
Mar
Miami Bitmore
Biltmore
Chandler Harper
Portsmouth
Herman Keiser
Akron
Jack Grout
Pittston
Ben Loving
Miami
Archery Club Drops Match To Mitchell
Huron Archery Club traveled to Mitchell to face Wan Ye Ya Club at the new armory range. Mitchell’s Corn Palace squad outshot Huron by a wide margin led by Paul Mountain with 530. Huron’s Leonard Hayes top scored for his team with 336 while Mrs Pay Mountain led the ladies with 572 and Ruth Wilson of Huron had 511. Participating Huron members included Leonard Hays Belden Dukes C A Jones Ruth Wilson Charlotte Struve. Mitchell lineup featured Paul Mountain Joe Juluian Mr Radford Oscar Howe Mrs Mayntsin and Mrs Juluian.
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Huron Archery Club
Wan Ye Ya Club
Mitchell
Armory
Corn Palace
Huron Club
Paul Mountain
Leonard Hayes
Huron
Pay. Mountain
Ruth Wilson
Leonard Hays
Beldon Dukes
C. A. Jones
Paul Byerly
Charlotte Struve
Joe Juluian
Mr. Radford
Oscar Howe
Mayntsin
J. Juluian
Oshkosh All Stars Capture Pro Tournament Title
In Chicago on March 12 the Oshkosh Wisconsin All Stars won the National Professional Basketball league tournament, defeating the defending champions Detroit Eagles 43 to 41. Gene Englund led scoring with 17 points.
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Mar
Oshkosh
All Stars
Detroit Eagles
Gene Englund
Wisconsin
All Scarett
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