Marion Boys Favored 10 Cop Title In State Tourney
In Morgantown on March 25 Fairmont West faced Clarksburg for the boys state title after beating Hinton 40-39 in a dramatic semifinal with Pence hitting a late jumper. Washington Irving upset Huntington to reach the final. Tournament attendance reached 3,003 spectators as Fairmont West ended Hinton’s title hopes.
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Pirate Pitchers Fail to Show Winning Form
In San Francisco on March 25 manager Pie Traynor plans to start Joe Bowman against the Giants as he seeks better pitching from his regulars. Bowman had three wins and four losses as a reliever last season. The Pirates break camp at San Bernardino and will head eastward on March 30.
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Ross Sees Day Potential To Top Armstrong In Big Fight
New York March 25 ex champion Barry Ross weighs in on Day versus Armstrong. He notes Day is strong, capable of upsetting Armstrong with smart boxing while Armstrong stays focused in training at Grupp's gym. Stillman comments Day has a fair right uppercut and could win if not matched by Armstrong’s close in-fight game.
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Wrestling Results From Regional Meets Reported
Buffalo Ed Done, 227, defeated Danpo Honey, 232, in 35 minutes. Pittsburgh Cy Williams, Florida, defeated Bob Wagner, 0, by 45 minutes 8 seconds. Philadelphia George Pen, 215, Australia, defeated Szabo, 216, but Szabo was disqualified.
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Little Leads Greensboro Golf Open First Round
Lawson Little, the former California amateur now turning pro, holds a four stroke lead after the opening round of the Greensboro Open in Greensboro North Carolina. He fired a five under par 65 at Sedgefield Country Club to set a new course record.
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Tony Mineto
Sammy Snead
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Madison
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Jack Toomer
Reidsville
Horton Smith
Oak
Crane to Exhibit 100-Point Match at Grafton Recreation
Irving Crane, rising billiards star and world title contender, will stage a 100 point exhibition at 9 p m Monday at the Grafton Recreation with an opponent yet to be named. Crane has defeated top players like Jimmy Caras and Ralph Greenleaf in recent world championships and lives in Livonia New York. After the match he will perform fancy shots and give instructional pointers to the crowd.
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Irvin
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Indians Giants Resume Annual Southland Feud
New Orleans march 25 The Cleveland Indians and the New York Giants resumed their six year old exhibition feud. The annual touring clubs have met 70 times with the Indians winning 34 and the Giants 33, plus three ties.
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Four Girls Teams Remain In Fairmont Tourney Semis Set
Four teams survived in the second annual northern West Virginia girls basketball tournament with semi finals today. Entering the new stage are Kingmont Fairmont Adams Fairmont United and Alderson Broaddus.
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Redbirds Resume Series With World's Champions
In St. Petersburg Florida on March 25 the St. Louis Cardinals prepare to renew their city series with the New York Yankees. Manager Ray Birtle plans to debut Paul Dean and Joe Medwick in 1939, with performances likely signaling their return to top form.
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Track stars close indoor season with strong field in Chicago
Chicago march 25 major indoor track season ends tonight with a star field aiming to break records. Northwestern coach Frank Hill notes the amphitheater track is fast enough for marks. Jimmy Herbert returns to defend his 600 yard crown against Wes Wallace Charley Beetham and Harold Cagle. Glenn Cunningham seeks a third Bankers mile title. rivals include Chuck Fenske Gene Venake John Munski and Walter Mehl. Two mile features Joe McCluskey Don Lash Greg Rice and Tommy Deckard.
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Gene Venake
John Munski
Missouri
Walter Mehl
University of Wisconsin
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Joe Mcr Cluskey
New York
Don Lash
Greg Rice
Notre Dame Junni
Tommy Deckard
Indiana
Grissom Appears Back to Form For Reds in Spring
Lakeland Florida March 25. Manager Bill McKechnie of the Cincinnati Reds says Lee Grissom has been lookin so good that he sometimes pinches himself to believe the great Grissom is really back. The southpaw is said to be getting faster each time out and his manager admits it has him worried in a good way about the pitching staff.
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Bill McKeeni
Cincinnati Reds
Lee Grisery
Lee Grissom
Fights Last Night In Palm Beach And Minneapolis Card
West Palm Beach saw Al Manfredo of San Francisco outpoint Irish Johnny Dean of Philadelphia at 10 rounds while Minneapolis hosted Hartnck of Omaha outpointing Gunnar Barlund of Finland over 10 rounds.
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Zeke Bonura Mystery Looms Over Spring Training
Baton Rouge reports on Zeke Bonura, nearing 30, still the spring mystery as he battles to prove himself at first base for the New York Giants after Washington sold him for 25000. Despite strong fielding, critics note his ball-hawking at first and odd lapses, with managers urging movement and rightward range. The Giants hope Carl Hubbell Hal Schumacher return and praise Bill Jurges as a potential long-term shortstop asset.
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Buck
Carl Hubbell
Melton
Cliff Melton
Harry Gumbert
Hal Schumacher
Bill Jurges
Chicago
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Dick Bartell
Cubs
Frasier Suffered Fractured Skull. White Sox Pitcher Out
Los Angeles reports Vic Frasier, 43, White Sox pitcher, fractured skull after being struck by a ball thrown by Luke Appling. He left the mound after a prior game but pitched four innings with one hit allowed. Frasier to miss at least two months due to X rays and medical diagnosis.
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Jimmy Dykes
Vic Frasier
Frasier
Luke Appling
Pittsburgh Pirates
Yankees Start Hitting Homers In Spring Tilts
In St. Petersburg Florida on March 25 the New York Yankees clubbed five home runs over two days. Joe DiMaggio, who had never hit a spring training homer before, joined with three long balls as the world champions showed power early in spring tilts.
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Joe DiMaggio
Baseball and boxing notes from a busy sports week
News and rumors from the sports world span Hank Greenberg’s new swing, possible amateur returns for Don Budge, racing officials inviting royalty, Sande Tries Flying Buck Newsome’s contract, Earl Sande’s training, George Perry’s Yanks move, Benny Leonard on contenders, Giants’ Hot Springs plans, Lou Nova headed east for training, DiMaggio baserunning pace, Ed Brandt’s Montana promotion, and Pirates’ censors under review.
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Lawhorn to be sent for 1931 Laurel Creek killing return
Wyoming county Sheriff Lon F Byrd says Willie Lawhorn about 35 will be sent back to Fayette county to face charges in the 1931 Laurel Creek killing of Lewis Smith. Lawhorn is to be released April 9 after a 90 day jail sentence for assault. Eddie Zeltner war correspondent for the New York Mirror reports Dodgers left foot running and is barred from the Brooklyn clubhouse at Clearwater.
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Pitt Postpones Spring Football Practice
The University of Pittsburgh delays its spring football practice opening as head coach Charley Bowser selects his staff. Bowser’s first assistant candidate Hart Morris of Miami declined, offering a counter proposal likely rejected. It was expected Bowser would name his staff soon, with Bill Daddie and Frank Souchak from the 1938 squad anticipated as assistants.
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Frank Souchak
Chicago City Series Resumed on West Coast
Chicago teams resume the city series on the West Coast as Cubs and White Sox managers discuss pitcher prospects. Ed Campett pitched four innings for Bruins against Pittsburgh allowing two hits, while Bill Dietrich held Los Angeles to four hits in five innings, signaling his return to form.
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Pro Basketball Tourney Opens Sunday in Chicago
The opening game of the world series professional basketball tournament unfolds Sunday in Chicago with New Pansee facing House of David. First round matchups include Harlem Globetrotters versus Fort Wayne, Sheboygan versus Redskins, and Tilint grads.
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Negotiations Near Final Accord in Civil War Talks
Nationalist command at Trunj reports negotiations nearing a final accord while Franco plans an offensive against Madrid. Republicans say Madrid’s surrender would shift only days. other central-zone sectors may see negotiations and potential surrenders.
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Miner Ray Mizell Killing Case Stirs Grand Jury
Barnett of War waived hearing and was held for grand jury action on a charge of killing Ray Mizell, a Bartley miner, last November. The case unfolded with related hematics as authorities pursued details and potential motives.
Delegate Named From Richwood For Four-H Conference
Richwood March 25 Helen Eakin a West Virginia University student and daughter of Mr and Mrs J Eakin Kenneelers Cross Lanes was selected as one of four delegates to a Four H convention in Washington from June 15 to 21.
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