Wingate Coach Named Physical Director of Local Y M C A
Foy Martin, Wingate Junior College athletic director for two years, was named physical director at the local Y M C A. He will assume duties April 15, in charge of all physical education work, replacing a vacancy for two years. Principal supporter Dr. C C Burris praised his coaching, character, and ability to work with teachers and the public, noting his transfer is a loss for Wingate but a gain for the Y M C A.
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Foy Martin
Wingate Junior College
Edgar Hartley
Martin
Appalachian State Teachers College
C. C. Burris
Wingate
Augusta
Benny Hogan
White Plains
N. Y
Triangle's Industrial League joins Tri City League for summer baseball
The article notes a new summer baseball circuit with Triangle's Industrial League joining the Tri City League. Teams travel minimally within Greensboro Winston-Salem High Point as the loop aims to thrive, with Fay Martin named new YMCA physical director and a balanced sports program planned. Bobby Dunkelberger opens in the North South Amateur at Pinehurst while Benny Hogan and Ogan linger as Masters contenders.
Panthers Keep Edge Over Tribe Behind Scotten
Jim Scotten pitched six hits for the victory as the Panthers defeated the Indians 2 to 1 at Millis Stadium. Hal low closed the game in the ninth after a tense stretch. Ferguson fanned ten for Catawba, but Panthers' batters answered with timely hits.
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Catawba
High Point College
Diamond Panthers
Thomasville
Millis Stadium
Jim Scotten
Indians
Beanpole Hallow
Fights Last Night Highlights From Cities Nationwide
The Associated Press rounds up results from venues in San Francisco Hazleton Baltimore Buffalo Columbus Chicago and more. Kay Lunney stopped Jose Gallardo in San Francisco as Larry Lane KO'd Mickey Dugan in Hazleton. Chalky Wright outpointed Tommy Speigel in Baltimore while Dodo Woods beat Frankie Wallace in Buffalo. Jack Walker and Patsy Perroni drew in Columbus and Tommy Pallatin defeated Kid McCoy in Chicago.
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Kay Lunney
Sam Francisco
Jose Gallardo
Mexico City
Hazleton
Larry Lane
Trenton
N. J
Mickey Dugan
Cleveland
Baltimore
Chalky Wright
Los Angeles
Tommy Speigel
Uniontown
Buffalo
N. Y
Dodo Woods
Frankie Wallace
Columbus
Jack
Buddy) Walker
Patsy Perroni
Canton
Drew
Chicago
Tommy Pallatin
St. Joseph
Mich
Young Kid McCoy
Detroit
Charlotte Women's Tourney Started in 1939 Qualifier
Charlotte opened the country club women's invitation tourney with about sixty players on the first tee. Jane Cothran of Greenville looked strong as defending champion, while Georgia Tainter, 17, from Fargo NC, upset Jane at Pinehurst last week. Others pegged as threats included Deborah Verry of Worcester Jane Crum and Jean Bauer with local champion Ben T Park noted.
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Jane Cothran
Greenville
8. C
Georgia Tainter
Fargo
N. C
Jane
Pinehurst
Georgia
Deborah Verry
Worcester
Mass
Jane Crum
South Carolina
High Point and Catawba players lead scoring duel
Nance Koontz and Hampton each scored two baskets for High Point while Hamil and Davis for Catawba also tallied two. The box score follows.
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Koontz
Hampton
High Point
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Davis
Catawba
High Point Nance
Seeeee Farlow
Cochrane
Srhaeewnane Greeson
Enene Murray
Griswold
Wererere
Scotten
Poa Morgan
Peiffer Ib Pete
Davis If
Poole
Peer Ree
Morrison
Sheer
Oll Ferebee
Blair
Fergureon
a-Templeton
Ferber
Ferguson
Farlo
Koonts
Davis Blair
Ferebee Koontz
Farlow
Yow
Sotten
Young
First Fish and Game Conservation Class Set at A and M
Texas A and M College Station will graduate its first four year class in fish and game conservation this June. The program offers a complete course preparing students for careers in wildlife management and conservation efforts.
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College Station
Texas
Texas A. & M
Hemsley Reformed by Feller Confidence in Him
In Columbia Ohio on April 2 veteran Raslton Hemsley reformed under Bob Feller's influence. The youthful star treated Hemsley as a somebody, changing his attitude after years of being seen as a bum. Hemsley now embraces his role as a key part of the Indians, a batterymate to whom Feller listens for mound advice. The transformation showcases Feller's faith yielding renewed value.
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Harry Grayson
Columbia
8. C
Raslton Hemsley
Bob Feler
Feller
Cleveland
Rolly Hemsley
Iowa
Hemsley
St. Louis
Bob Feller
Tigers Mull Havana Exhibition Plan Amid Grapefruit League
The Detroit Tigers eye expanding spring travel by adding an exhibition game in Havana to their Grapefruit League schedule, as they head toward Briggs Stadium and a long journey home.
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Associated Press
Lakeland
Fla
Detroit Tigers
Briggs Stadium
Havana
Rucker Likely Giants Center Field Star After Summers Hit
Johnny Rucker impresses in spring exhibitions for the New York Giants, hitting .373 over seven games and challenging for the center field job.
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Jacksonville
Fila
Johnny Rucker
New York Giants
Rucker
Sox test Kennedy and Kolloway in exhibition series
El Paso report says Chicago White Sox give rookie infielders Bob Kennedy at third base and Don Kolloway at second a thorough test in cross country exhibitions with the Cubs. They may join the lineup if Eric McNair’s arm and Jackie Hayes’ eye fail to show improvement.
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Tex
Chicago
White Sox
Bob Kennedy
Don Kolloway
Cubs
Eric McNair
Jackie Hayes
Orengo Impresses In Cardinals Final Trial
O Rengo looks good with St. Louis after a Cuba series, landing a near job as a star shortstop from Sacramento last season. He was tried at third and second but failed to emerge. In Havana he fielded superbly and now practices left handed batting, a tactic that worked with Jimmy Brown years ago.
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Cuba
Joe Orengo
St. Louis Cardinals
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Orengo
Ray Blades
Havana
Joe
Blades
Jimmy Brown
Dahlgren Leads Yankees In Home Run Barrage
Dahlgren, the Yankees' light hitting first baseman, tops the club with four homers in seven games while Joe DiMaggio goes four days without a hit. The slugger's power furnishes clear threat to AL rivals as Klein remains dangerous with the Phillies in Miami Beach.
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Klein
Miami Beach
Fla
Chuck Klein
Phillies
A's Happy Now as Pirates Win Eight of Eleven
Bisbee Arizona report notes the Philadelphia Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates end spring series with the A's content. Pirates have won eight of eleven through the slate, including yesterday's doubleheader.
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Bisbee
Ariz
Philadelphia Athletics
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh
Joe Krakauskas Aims for A-1 Season on Mound
Joe Krakauskas, a tall blond southpaw from Washington, is trying a new role in Lakeland Florida with hopes for an A-1 season on the mound. For nearly five years he has modeled his style on Lefty Grove Carl Hubbell and Moe Grove without success.
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Joe
Jor
Foxx Quits Habits to Help Sinus Attacks
Boston Red Sox first baseman Jimmy Foxx plans to quit cigars cigarettes and eating to ease his chronic sinus problems. He says missing his daily dozen smokes is hard on the field, but he hopes the change will improve his play.
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Foxx
Columbia
8. C
Jimmy Foxx
Boston Red Sox
Lippy Leo Happy Atlanta Dodgers Manager Duo Rocher
Leo Durocher the Brooklyn Dodgers manager is reportedly upbeat about a planned trip to Atlanta. The article notes his confident stance and hints at possible strategies for the team during the upcoming season.
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Leo Happy
Atlanta
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn Dodgers
Atlanta Crackers
Leo
Winston-Salem Plans New Tri-City Baseball League
Norris Hathaway to lead the new Tri-City Industrial baseball circuit after a meeting of seven teams from Winston-Salem Greensboro Elkin and High Point. W F Bailey chairs the board of commissioners and a schedule will be formed for summer. Teams from Hanes Knitting Hanes Hosiery Mack Judson Voehringer White Oak Adams Millis Triangle represented. The compact league replaces the Inter-City League for this season.
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Norris Hathaway
Winston-Salem
High Point
Triangle
Adams-Millis
Mack-Judson-Voehringer
White Oak
Greensboro
Hanes Knitting Company
George W. Blum, Jr
P. Huber Hanes, Jr
Earl J. Wentz
Fred P. Crouch
Hanes Hosiery Mills
Winston- Salem
W. Roy Brookbank
Ralph
Rosy) McMillan
A. E.our Wooten
Chatham Manufacturing Co
Elkin
Russell Plaster
R. E. Wilkins
Quartet Rejoins Indians for Game With Giants
Four players Mel Harder Johnny Allen Oscar Grimes and Lou Boudreau returned to the Cleveland Indians as they arrived for a game against the New York Giants. The group had been left behind when camp broke at Fort Myers. In Florida Bradenton the Boston Bees near shape as camp ends with Buddy Hassett playing in an intra squad game though easing into actions.
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Fifa
Mel Harder
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Oscar Grimes
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
New York Giants
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Bradenton
Fla
Boston Bees
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Browns Manager Faults Pitching After Minor League Tests
In San Antonio, Fred Haney criticizes the Browns pitchers despite a fine win loss record. Only Bob Harris has pitched a full 14 innings against minor league opposition, signaling concern over the staff's depth.
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San Antonio
Tex
St. Louis Browns
Fred Haney
Bob Harris
Vander Meer Depressed as Reds Lose to Red Sox
Johnny Vander Meer walked off in the second inning after allowing five runs and six hits to Boston while Joe Beggs, buoyant, says his fastball has more zip as he regains his bounce.
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Columbia
S. C
Johnny Vander Meer
Cincinnati Reds
Joe Beggs
Red Sox
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Yale captain elect Cobb. Packers director son
Prefers Court reports Yale basketball captain elect John Cobb is the son of Fred L. Cobb, a director of the Green Bay Packers.
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Conn
John Cobb
Yale
Fred L. Cobb
The
Green Bay Packers
Battle Scarred Steamer Johnson Faces 4000 Bottles
MEMPHIS April 2. Harry S. Johnson known as the Steamer in the Southern Association to umpire baseball enters his 30th season. He recalls countless close calls and says he remains confident in his vision with yearly certificates from an optometrist. The veteran umpire, battered by crowds, is undeterred and enjoys the toughest racket in sport.
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Memphis
Tenn
Harry S
Johnson
Southern Association
Derby plans and boxing odds in fast moving sports roundup
Doctors forbid Col. E. R. Bradley from starting Bimelech in the Kentucky Derby due to illness. Ambers may earn 30000 for a lightweight title bid in Los Angeles with George Latkay underwritten by George Raft. McCarthy praises Marvin Breuer as a top righty recruit. Major leaguers Keltner Lombardi McCoy DiMaggio noted. Cardinals projected to lead, Yankees near bottom. Derby odds trimmed on Carrier Pigeon. Chicago papers accuse Hosjak and Garcia of dodging Zale. Braddock connection to Stanley noted. Frederick Oklahoma votes to allow bowling alleys only, pool halls not reopened.
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Col
E. R. Bradley
Bimelech
Lou Ambers
George Latkay
Los Angeles
George Raft
Latkay
Joe McCarthy
Marvin Breuer
Kansas City
Johnny Allen
Jimmy Carroll
St. Louis
Cardinals
Yanks
Carroll
Chicago
al Hostak
Ceferino Garcia
New York-California
Tony Zale
Dizzy Dean Draws Fading Attention in Chicago Tribune
Edward Burns reports from Chicago that Dizzy Dean attracts less attention with each passing day. The veteran pitcher’s fading public profile shows in dwindling crowds and slower media coverage as the season wears on.
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Edward Burns
Chicago Tribune
Dizzy Dean
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