High Point Teams Head for National YMCA Tourney
The High Point YMCA hoops squad and supporters travel by car to Butler for the National YMCA basketball tournament beginning tomorrow. Local optimism centers on new players Sueta and Cooper and veteran Fred Swartzberg, Grady Anderson, with results awaited Saturday night.
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Jack Byerly
Don Embler
Leon Saffit
Harold Reid
Nelvin Cooper
Ed Sueta
Cooper
Jack Hawks
Dickie Hayes
Barbee
Tar Heels
University of North Carolina
Kent Moseley
High Point College
Elon Col
Fearless Picks Yankees Dodgers for 1952 Series
The veteran columnist Old Fearless asserts the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers will win the major league pennants in 1952. He stresses his picks are not influenced by managers or players and are based on careful judgment.
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Duke to Open Home Baseball State Today
Duke baseball starts its home schedule facing Yale at the Duke Diamond at 3 30 with ace Joe Lewis to start. The junior from Fall River Mass led Duke last season with eight wins and three losses and pitched 12 innings during a South Carolina tour.
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Weightlifting Championships Set for April 26 at High Point YMCA
The North and South Carolina AAU weightlifting championships and Mr. Carolinas contest are scheduled for 2 PM and 8 PM Saturday at the High Point YMCA. Entry requires AAU cards, with a $1 fee per contest. Trophies awarded to top three in both weightlifting and physique, plus a team trophy for most points.
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Stanky Aims to Spark Cardinals as New Manager
St. Louis rookie Eddie Stanky talks of bench time this season while President Fred Saigh notes his potential to energize the club. The owner says Stanky could push for playing and may end up at shortstop after trial at first base.
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Last of Cagers 1952 Olympic Cage Team Is Best Ever
New York report on the 1952 U S Olympic basketball team selected after Kansas losses. Coach Forrest (Phog) Allen predicts a stronger squad with Lovellette Freiberger Kurland and Hoag and notes Kansas’ near title run. Finalists Peoria Caterpillars beat Kansas 62 60 to claim the title.
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Phog) Allen
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Local Y Cagers Hit Butler Today In National Tourney
High Point YMCA basketball team arrives in Butler Pa to compete in the National YMCA tournament. Ten teams enter including host Butler Hoboken Steubenville West Side Altoona Philadelphia San Pedro Fall River and Carlton Ave New York. High Point holds a 25 7 regular season record and bye in round one.
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Carter Retains World Lightweight Crown in Decision
Jimmy Carter won a unanimous decision to defend his light weight title against Lauro Salas in a 15 round bout at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Salas mounted late pressure, buckling Carter in the 15th round, with 1818 spectators paying a gate of 31 462.48 dollars.
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Sawyer Rates Phillies Pitching Staff Best In Baseball
Ed Sawyer called the Phil adelphi Phillies the best pitching staff in baseball and named Andy Hansen the top reliever, with a 2.54 ERA last season. He praised the staff depth led by Robin Roberts, Russ Meyer, Bubba Church, Howie Fox, Karl Drews, and Steve Ridzik, noting Curt Simmons’ return from army service.
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UNC out fielder John Stowe seeks sports writing career
Chapel Hill native John Stowe, UNC outfielder, plans postgraduation move into sports writing after completing his college athletic career. He aims to combine game experience with journalism skills to cover college baseball and beyond.
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University of North Carolina
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