Hugh Pointers in Svants by Bill Currie
College baseball has long been overshadowed by the pro game yet colleges like North Carolina continue to contribute. Boss coach Bunny Hearn built a strong program producing stars such as George Stirnweiss and many major leaguers while guiding Tar Heels through a .622 winning percentage over 25 years.
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University of North Carolina
Buan Hearn
Carolina
Hearn
George Stirnweiss
New York Yankees
Hearn’s Carolina teams claim early 1930s titles and growing stars
The record shows Hearn’s Carolina squads winning state and conference championships in 1933 34 40 41 and 42 and capturing two league titles in its three years. This year the Tar Heels field a promising squad with potential future major leaguers though crowds may be light. Jimmy Hayworth and Ronald Frazier contest catching duties as Hayworth hits well.
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Hearn
Carolina
Tar Heels
Jimmy Hayworth
Ronald Frazier
Winston-Salem
Les Mac Mitchell Wins A A U Title After War
The article notes Les Mac Mitchell, a leading miler, waited until February to win an A A U title. He joined the Navy four years ago and missed titles during service, with Gil Dodds narrowly defeating him in a 4:87 mile before Mitchell finally earned recognition after the war.
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Les Mac Mitchell
Navy
Gil Dodds
Les
25th annual Biltmore Forest men's golf tourney set for June
Asheville April 8 The 25th annual invitation golf tournament at Biltmore Forest Country Club will be held the week of June 17 attracting leading amateur golfers from the South.
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Asheville
Biltmore Forest Country Club
Diamond Play Well Underway In Colleges
College baseball across the Carolinas featured Southern Conference action and nonconference matchups. Duke routed Virginia Tech 12-2 in Durham, South Carolina beat Furman 10-6 in Columbia, and Clemson lost 16-9 to Georgia at home. Catawba notched a 4-3 ten-inning win over Lenoir Rhyne in Salisbury while Guilford defeated Wofford 12-6 in Spartanburg. Davidson lost to Rex Textiles in Gastonia. Atlantic Christian beat Campbell 18-2, Wilson edged Hanes Hosiery 7-6, and Newberry hosted South Carolina rivals with P. C. taking a 4-2 win.
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Virginia Tech
Durham
South Carolina
Furman
Columbia
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Clemson
Georgia
Tigers
Davidson
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Gastonia
Guilford
Wofford
Spartanoer
Catawba
Navy officer to coach Lees-McRae after discharge
Asheville April 8. Fred Dickerson former coach at Lees-McRae Mars Hill and Davis-Elkins colleges now a navy lieutenant commander will assume duties as coach at Lees-McRae after his discharge in one year.
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Fred Dickerson
Lees-McRae
Mars Hill
Davis- Elkins
Navy
Leesee
Keiser Tops Hogan To Take Masters Tourney
Herman Keiser ex sailor from Akron Ohio won the Masters Tournament defeating Ben Hogan who faltered on the final green. Keiser led from day one and finished with 282 after three putts from 20 feet. Hogan was runner up for the second straight year and the win marks Keiser’s first major since 1942. The event ends the PGA winter tour with the summer tour opening May 9 at Houston.
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National Golf Club
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Chick Hosch
Akron
Ohio
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Hershey
Miami
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Portsmouth
Bob Hamilton
Chicago
Jimmie Eset
Houston
Tex
Jim Ferrier
Ky Laffoon
Orlando
Fla
Carey Middlecoff
Memphis
Tenn
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Rev P T Jones to deliver YMCA meeting address
About 150 guests are to attend the annual YMCA meeting and athletic night at the First Baptist church dining room. Rev Paul Tudor Jones of the First Presbyterian church will give the principal address. Dick Meisky, recently returned from service and now YMCA physical director, will be introduced. Honorees include Triangle Basketball team, Hillcrest softball, and several local athletic groups marking a strong year in YMCA sports.
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First Presbyterian Church
Dick Meisky
High Point
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T. V. Rochelle
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Indivon
Owen Talks Little On Mexican League Plans
Former Brooklyn catcher Mickey Owen arrives in San Antonio and offers few hints about joining the Mexican league with the Torreon club. Vernon Stephens, recovering with the St Louis Browns, says he won t fear Pasquel s damages suit and expects no suspension if players return by April 16.
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Brooklyn
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Toledo Mudhens
Vernon Stephens
St. Louis Browns
Jorge Pasquel
Pasquel
Stephen
Dallas
Owen
Navy
Torreon
Dodgers
Alfonso Pasquel
Nuevo la
Stephens
A. B
Captain and IB Williamsburg name new William and Mary captain
Less Hooker of Richmond Virginia has been selected captain of the William and Mary baseball team. Hooker is a first baseman for the school and will lead the squad this season.
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Williamsburg
Richmond
William and Mary
Panthers ORD Game Postponed By Wet Grounds
The High Point college Panthers game against ORD's Hawks was postponed due to wet grounds. Coach Ralph James said a rescheduled date would be announced once ORD authorities are contacted.
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High Point College
ORD
Mighty Baseball Hawks
College
Ralph James
James
Van Buren Re-signs with Eagles for Three More Years
Philadelphia April 8 Steve Van Buren a famed halfback agreed to stay with the Philadelphia Eagles for three additional seasons. He led the league last year in rushing scoring and kickoffs. Terms of the contract were not disclosed and rumors of a move for higher pay were dismissed.
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Eagles
Philadelphia
Steve van Buren
Louisiana University Flash
National Football League
Durham Bulls intra-squad ends after Peiffer earns win despite rough inning
In an intra-squad game at the Durham Bulls camp Tom Peiffer, a war veteran and Duke medical student, pitched the 10th inning and allowed four runs as the Blues led 5-2 before the Whites rallied to win 6-5.
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Durham
Durham Bulls
Tom Peiffer
Duke University
Exhibition Baseball Results From Sunday Contests
Associated Press summary of Sunday exhibition results shows multiple matchups across cities. Cleveland and New York defeated Atlanta and Brooklyn respectively, while Philadelphia and Detroit posted wins over Baltimore and Boston. Cincinnati split with Boston, and St Louis beat Chicago with scores ranging in the 7 to 14 point spread context.
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New York
Atlanta
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
E Louis
Houston
Senators Cards Pick To Win Grapefruit League
Washington Senators and St. Louis Cardinals led their leagues as spring play opened with eight days to go. The Senators were 18 7 and .720 after five straight wins. Yankees 37 22 at .627 behind. Cardinals 19 10 and .655 after six of seven games. Phillies 15 12 at .556 moved to second.
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Washington Senators
St. Louis Cardinals
Senators
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Cardinals
Philadelphia Phillies
Mexican baseball head colorfully driven by Jorge Pasquel
Jorge Pasquel, 38, sleek millionaire and Vera Cruz club president, leads the Mexican league with his brothers. He imports players from Cuba and the United States, expanding foreign talent and boosting gate receipts as he positions himself alongside political allies and business ventures in Mexico City.
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Alfonso
Mario
University Mexico Law School
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Oliverio Ortiz
Washington Senators
Tomas de la Cruz
Cincinnati
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Manuel Avila Camacho
Miguel Aleman
Black Bison Open Conference Play Against Two Foes
High Point's Black Bison baseball team starts conference action in Winston-Salem at R. J. Reynolds with a road test. Reynolds already has a win and Winston-Salem is touted as a top high school outfit. Lefty Sheaf emerges as a leading newcomer while Friday features a clash with Greensboro Purple Whirlwind.
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Winston- Salem
Legal High
Tobacco City
R. J. Reynolds
Reynolds
Winston-Salem
Bison
Thomasville Bulldogs
Lefty Sheaf
Tony Simeon
Sheaf
Greensboro Purple Whirlwind
Athletics release Eddie Collins Jr by Connie Mack
Philadelphia manager Connie Mack announces the unconditional release of Eddie Collins Jr former Yale star and son of Eddie Collins the Hall of Fame second baseman. The A s face the Baltimore Orioles in Raleigh today.
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Raleigh
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Eddie Collins, Jr
Yale
Eddie Collins
Philadelphia
Chicago White Sox
Baltimore Orioles
Only 4 Winter Book Favorites Won Derby
In Louisville Kentucky records since 1919 show the odds against the winter book favorite winning the Kentucky Derby. Only four winter book favorites have won the Derby: Morvich in 1922, Reid Count in 1928, Gallant Fox in 1930, and Count Fleet in 1943.
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Morvich
Reid
Gallant Fox
Count Fleet
Ducks Unlimited Chooses New Orleans For 1947 Meeting
In Milwaukee on April 6 the board picked New Orleans as the site for Ducks Unlimited 1947 gathering. Directors approved a record budget of 275000 dollars to restore Canadian breeding grounds, pairing with Saskatchewan to develop a million acre project.
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Milwaukee
Ducks Unlimited
New Orleans
Canada
Saskatchewan
Ondrasik Named Roanoke College's Most Popular Man
Most popular on the Roanoke College campus is Edward Ondrasik a all-state second team basketball forward from West New York New Jersey. Harold Miller from Woodstock Virginia ranks second.
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Salem
Edward Ondrasik
Roanoke College
Harold Miller
Ondrasik
West New York
N. J
Miller
Woodstock
Post Position No 5 Wins Nine Derbies
Louisville report notes the No 5 post is the Derby favorite, with nine wins since 1900. No 4 and No 1 have seven wins each, while No 20 produced Clyde Van Dusen. No 13 has never won in this period.
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Louisville
Clyde van Dusen
No. 13
Newhouser Suffering From Stiff Neck Today
Hal Newhouser, Detroit Tigers ace, nursed a stiff neck today after a drafty railroad ride. The Tigers led the Boston Braves 6 to 2 in an exhibition tour and were to meet the Braves in the next to last game of a 10 game series in Knox Kentucky.
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FT. Knox
Hal Newhouser
Detroit Tiger
Tigers
Boston Braves
Braves
Notice of dissolution of partnership at Miller Excelsior
Partnership of Miller Excelsior Company operated by Charles B Miller and David V Miller has been dissolved. The business will hereafter be operated by David V Miller as the present owner. J Allen Austin, Att'y. March 18 to March 25 and April 18 to April 22.
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Charles B. Miller
David V. Miller
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J. Allen Austin
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