Grafton Bearcats Win Sectional Title From Morgantown
Grafton Bearcats crushed Morgantown in the Mo nongalia Taylor County Sectional final at South Park gym. Hamilton led with 13 points for Grafton who rode fast breaks and accurate shooting to a 23 14 halftime lead and a final margin. Morgantown’s Gail Cunningham matched 13 while Dave Hadden was held to eight after a 27 point spree Thursday. Grafton advances to regional play at Grafton facing likely Elkins Philipp West Fairmont and Bickhannon.
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Hall
Grafton
Bearcats
Praein
Morgantown
South Park
Hamilton
Stolly Hamilton
Clydemen
Morgantoym
Gail Cunningham
Dave Hadden
Swisher
Sec
Elkins
Philipp
West Fairmont
Bickhannon
Fights Last Night Across Cities Reported Results
In Boston Bob outpointed by an opponent at McCoy. New York Pedro Montanez stopped Jackie Kidberg. West Palm Beach Al Manfredo knocked out Johnny Burso. Los Angeles Buddy Baer knocked out Chuck Crowell. Philadelphia Frankie Zamaris stopped Charley Brandt.
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Boston
Bob
New York
McCoy
Pedro Montanez
Puerto Rico
Jackie Kidberg
England
West Palm Beach
Fla
al Manfredo
San Francisco
Johnny Burso
Lauraville
Los Angeles
Buddy Baer
Chuck Crowell
Yankees Use Rookies In First Grapefruit Game
In St Petersburg on March 41, the world champion New York Yankees begin a six game Grapefruit season against the St Louis Cardinals using rookie players for most spots while regulars Gehrig Gordon and Dimaggio sit.
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Yankees
St, Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
St Louis Cardinals
Rockies
Lou Gehrig
Joe Gordon
Joe Dimaggio
Hamilton Only Local Player On All Stars
The Grafton Bearcats dominated the sectional tournament at Morgantown last night yet only one local player earned All-Star status Scotty Hamilton named forward. Morgantown and University High players Haddon Hackney Teter and Boatwright also received honors. Swisher eyed for guard despite hometown favorites winning.
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Morgantown
Scotty” Hamilton
University High
Haddon
Hackney
Teter
Boatwright
University
Swisher
Dodgers Far From Threat in Clearwater News Conference
In Clearwater on March 11 General Manager Larry MacPhail faced reporters with few new items. Leo Durocher conducted fielding drills as fans heckled. the Dodgers lineup showed only one infield change and a pitching staff lacking depth with Freddie Fitzsimmons nearing 38 and Van Lingle Mungo regarded as the most promising arm.
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Gayle Talbot
Clearwater
Fla
Brooklyn Dodgers
Larry MacPhail
Larry
MacPhail
Durocher
Leo Durocher
Freddie Fitzsimmons
van Lingle Mungo
Pete Coscarat
Nashville
Camilli
Lavagetto
Stain
Gene Moore
Boston ‘Bees
Benie Kay
Babe Phelps
El Chico Tops Derby Choice In 65th Kentucky Derby Field
Louisville March 11 Ell Chico leading money winner juvenile of 1938 tops a 115 horse list nominated for the 65th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs May 6. Notables include Challedon Porter's Mite Technician and Yale O Nine with Benefactor among the favorites. The field is dominated by colts with 92 entries, 17 geldings and a small filly contingent.
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Alex McNeill
Louisville
el Chico
William Ziegler
Churchill Downs
Matt J. Winn
The
Downs
Aristides
Matt Brady
Besa
Benefactor
Ziegler
W. L. Brann
Challedon
Porter
Mite
W. W. Boeing
Herbert Woolf
Technician
Lawrin
Joe T. Brown
T. M. Dorsett
John Marsh
Hawthorne
T. D. Taggart
French Lick Springs
Yale
Regret
Ciencia
Edward Riley
Bradley
Benefiactor
Wet Grounds Delay Pirates First Camp Practice
Arrivals with the Pirates main squad began their first day in San Bernardino hindered by wet fields. Manager Pie Traynor said pitchers except Cy Blanton, sidelined by a cold, would lead a tough batting drill for the newcomers over the next few days.
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San Bernadino
Calif
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pie Traynor
Cy Blanton
Moundsville Beats Wheeling In West Virginia Tourney
In Wheeling West Virginia last night Moundsville High defeated Wheeling 46 to 44 in overtime after a key field goal by Paul Snooks Harler ten seconds into overtime. The win eliminates Wheeling the defending state champions from the 1939 tournament.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Paul
Snooks
Harler
Moundsville High School
West Virginia
Odds Not Given On Yank Club And Other Sports Notes
New York reports mixed sports gossip from March 1 including no odds yet on the Yankees club and various notes on football pants, boxing, racing, and a potential big league bid involving Mickey Cochrane. Mentions Doc Sutherland, Leo Fisher, Jack Doyle, and Joe Medwick with a $200,000 offer.
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Doc Sutherland
Pitt
Marshall Goldberg
P. S
Florida
Man Mose
Tex Rickard
Indianapolis
Gordon White
Roanoke College Maroons
Mickey Cochrane
Leo Fisher
Medwick
K. of C
Holliston
Mass
Frank Brennan
Brennan
Dan Ferris
Ferris
Sele
Joe Medwick
Chicago May Get Title 60 in boxing bid
Boxing promoter Mike Jacobs faces New York State boxing commission decisions on staging the Joe Louis Tony Galento bout in June with Chicago and Philadelphia as leading contenders. Commissioner Bill Brown remains skeptical about Ark night stick but potential near million dollar gate could influence ruling. Outcome hinges on final panel approval next Tuesday in New York.
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Sid Feder
New York
Chicago
Joe Louis
Tony Galento
Times ‘Square
New York State
Mike Jacobs
Bil Brown
Newark
Bill Brown
Mike
Dore
Yankee Stadium
Philadelphia
Commissioner Brown
Galento
Tony
Commission
Chicacago
Uncle Mike
Cunningham to Chase 1 000 Yards in Madison Square Garden Bid
Glenn Cunningham, the master miler, aims to end the season with a standout 1,000 yard effort at Madison Square Garden facing John Borican who handed him a defeat earlier this year. Other rivals include Sanford Goldberg Frank Slater and Archie San as Cunningham also runs the mile with Chuck Fenske and Gene Venzke among entrants.
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New York
Glenn Cunningham
Madison Square Garden
Kansan
Asa Bustmell
Frank Brennan
Glenn
Cunningham
Chuck Hornbostel
John Borican
New Jersey
Sanford Goldberg
S. C
Frank Slater
Owie Borck
Pad Tou Burns
Archie San
Romani
Chuck Fenske
Gene Venzke
Tom Drake Praised by Cleveland Manager in Camp
NEW ORLEANS March 11 Tom Drake is hailed by Manager Oscar Vitt as Cleveland Indians best rookie pitcher in camp. He pitched part of the first exhibition against New Orleans and was slated for another game against Jersey City today.
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New Orleans
Tom Drake
Mel Harder
Oscar Vitt
Cleveland Indians
Jersey City
Famous Billiard Star To Exhibit Game Here
Andrew Ponzi, former world champion, is coming to the Recreation for an exhibition Monday night at 9. A large crowd is expected to watch as Ponzi, famed for clever tricks, performs shots and offers tips to cueists. Admission is free.
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Andrew Ponzi
Ponzi
Budge Trims Ex Champion Perry In Five-Set Pro Match
J Donald Budge dominated Fred Perry 6 1 6 3 6 0 at Madison Square Garden in front of about 7 000 fans. Budge’s victory, his third over the era’s top pros, underlines the dying state of the professional game and leaves few opponents for him to conquer beyond Ellsworth Vines and Perry.
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Drew Middleton
New York
J. Donald Budge
Donald
Fred Perry
Great’ Britain
Jack Harris
Budge
Perry
Madison Square Garden
Fred
Boston
Ellsworth Vines
Baron Gottfried von Cramm
Washington Uses Rookie Pitchers In First Practice Game
In Orlando on March 11 manager Bucky Harris named six rookies for pitching duties in the Senators first practice game, an intramural affair. Alexandria Monteafudo and Masterson to pitch for the Regulars, Anderson Jacobs and Baker for the Rooks.
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Orlando
Fla
Bucky Harris
Washington Senators
Alexandria
Monteafudo
Masterson
Anderson
Jacobs
Baker
Giants and Athletics Begin Series with Full Lineups
Lake Charles La March 11 The New York Giants and Philadelphia Athletics prepared for a two game exhibition series. Manager Bil Terry planned to use two complete teams aided by Burgess Whitehead's return and Carl Hubbell's strong practice showing.
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Lake Charles
New York Giants
Philadelphia Athletics
Bil Terry
Giants
Burgess Whitehead
Carl Hubbell
Carnegie Tech Wins Ties For Eastern Inter League Title
New York March 11 Carnegie Tech Tartans finish with six wins four losses tying Georgetown for the conference lead after a 38 to 36 victory over Temple. Playoff to be arranged as the circuit dismisses plans to disband after Pitt and West Virginia wrap up their schedules.
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New York
Carnegie Tech Tartans
Temple
Geogetown
Morgantown
W. Va
Pitt
West Virginia
Paul Dean Reluctant To Pitch With Shoulder Strain
St. Petersburg Florida March 11 Paul Dean of the St Louis Cardinals says he may not pitch in today’s exhibition game due to a sore shoulder He does not want the injury to flare up again and risks delaying his season First he must regain full strength before returning to the mound K
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
New York
Eddie Joost Seen as Potential Answer to Reds Second Base Worries
In Tampa on March 11, Eddie Joost, who starred with the Kansas City Blues last season, is discussed as a possible fix for manager Bill McKechnie's second base problem. He was slated to start today in an exhibition against the Brooklyn Dodgers as Leo Durocher planned to open with nine right-handed hitters if Reds use Lefty Lee Grissom on the mound.
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Pla
Cincinnati Reds
Eddie Joost
Kansas City Blues
Bill McKechnie
Brooklyn Dodgers
Leo Durocher
Platbush Brigade
Reds
Lee Grissom
Recreation All Stars Ready for Fairmont Tournament
The Recreation All Stars sponsored by Clarence D. Jacobs enter the independent basketball tournament in Fairmont which starts Wednesday night March 22. Team members include Eddie O Connor Johnny Lobis Mickey McDade James Whalen Bob Lambert Jack Kappel and Ray Grinnan.
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Recreation All-Stars
Clarence D. Jacobs
Fairmont
Eddie O'Connor
Johnny Lobis
Attack Resumes as Franco Forces Hit Madrid Front
March 11 dispatch reports Nationalist Generalissimo Franco’s troops renewing the siege of Madrid amid bombardments along the perimeter. Miaja’s loyalists attack Communist strongholds, retake areas near Independencia Square, and push rebels from the city while a maternity hospital in 10 Donnell street hosts about 1,000 women and newborns as fighting continues.
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Franco
Miaja
Jwar
Minja
National Defense Junta
Independencia Square
Donnell Street
Maida
Vatican plans grand coronation broadcast and preparations
The Vatican readies a four to five hour pontifical mass with Sistine and Julian choirs for the coronation, installing ten microphones in St. Peter's Basilica and erecting a protective partition for the pope on the loggia. Delegations from many nations including the United States, Italy, France, England, and Brazil arrive, with royals such as Crown Prince Umberto and King Alfonso of Spain expected.
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Julian
Vatican
Basillica
Logaia
Joseph P. Kennedy
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Honduras
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Hungary
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China
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Portugal
Brazil
Umberto
Ferdinand
Alfonso
Charles
Leopold
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