North Carolina produces big league hopes with Bobby Wilkins
Bill Currie writes that North Carolina, known for major league stars, has another rising talent in Bobby Wilkins of Denton and Catawba College. Wilkins, signed by Connie Mack, emerged as a regular after a rookie season and aims to lock in an infield role between second and third as spring practice begins in Florida.
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Bill Currie
Fred Wheeless
North Carolina
Nning
Denton
Max Lanier
Connie Mack
Ladelphia Athletic
Catawba College
Bobby Wilkins
Wilkins
Denton High School
A's
Florida
Ambition to Follow Lanier Drives Wilkins Toward Major League Dream
The article profiles Wilkins, a former Catawba athlete and Marine veteran who idolized Max Lanier and pursued a pro baseball career. Scouts saw potential but coach Chubby Kirkland doubted his readiness. Wilkins later signed with the A's, posting a .270 in his first season and a .260 in 78 games last year along with a 17 game hitting streak. His speed and baserunning are strengths, while fielding remains his main weakness, though he plans to improve ahead of spring training.
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Wilkins
High Point
Catawba
Max Lanier
Chubby Kirkland
Bobby
Marine Corps
Philadelphia
A's
North Carolina Whites Davidson 63 to 31 in opener
The North Carolina Tar Heels beat Davidson 63 to 31 in the Southern Conference curtain raiser. John Dillon and Jim Jordan led the Phantoms with a strong first-half burst as UNC built a 29 to 16 halftime edge.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina
White Phantoms
Wildcats
Davidson
John Dillon
Jim Jordan
Phantoms
Dillon
Tar Heels
Carolina
Berry
Roach
White
Neisser
Dilorenzo
Stevenson
Ha Jordan
Dunham
McCachren
DUKE
Whiting
Virginia
Hawn
Wilkins Aims for Major League Stint with Athletics
The player credits two seasons in pro baseball for building confidence and reducing self-doubt about his shortstop skills. He vows to give his best to reach the Athletics lineup next year, even if that means a minor league move to play regularly rather than sit on the Philadelphia bench. He remains realistic about his chances.
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Wilkins
Philadelphia
The
A's
Athletics
Denton
High Point
Bison to Face Gray High in Pre Holiday Cage Tilt
High Point High School basketball the Black Bison finish a warmup week with a Tuesday game against Gray High School of Winston-Salem and a possible Wednesday clash with Wilson High. Simeon’s squad, led by McDonald, opened with a rout of a Lynchburg Va club as they prepare for conference play after Christmas hoping to rebound from last year’s title loss to Greensborough Purple Whirlwind. Gray High is considered inexperienced by the Bison coach as the Twin City five have lost key players.
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High. Point High School
Simeon
Greensboro
Bison
Gray High
Winston-Salem
Twin City Five
Golden Gloves Expects Big Entry List
CHARLOTTE N C December 15 Fourteenth annual Carolinas Golden Gloves and A A U championship boxing matches will be held here February 21 23 Golden gloves commissioners will meet here early in the week to draft preliminary plans for the annual amateur ring event One of the largest entry lists in history is expected for the tournament.
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Charlotte
N. C
Golden Gloves
Winston Club Fields Balanced Quint With Proficient Reserves
Winston club fills vacancies with reserves from last year to field a balanced lineup. High Point relies on Frank Von Drehle Richard Harris Richard Crowder and McDonald plus several reserves to provide scoring in the two games before Christmas.
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Winston
High Point
Frank von Drehle
Richard Harris
Richard Crowder
McDonald
Wake Forest Edges McCrary Eagles 40-39
Wake Forest center Walker sank a late free throw to give the varsity a 40 to 39 victory over the McCrary Eagles in Asheboro North Carolina. The first half ended 17 to 16 with the college team ahead by a single point. A science note on phosphorus and oxygen appears in the text.
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Asheboro
N. C
Walker
Wake Forest
McCrary Eagles
Collegians
New York Racing Board Hears Test Plans For Magnific Duel
A turf board postponed ruling in the Tom Smith ephedrine case until an ephedrine test on Magnific Duel in California can show how the horse reacts. Smith remains suspended by the Jockey Club for a year, with hearings opening the door to nasal dosage tests and further debate on trainer responsibility.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Jockey Club
New York Racing Commission
Tom Smith
Smith
California
Racing Board
John T. Cahill
New York State
Neil McCarthy
William Langley
The
Racing Commission
McCarty
Langley
Harry Gold
Cornell
Gold
McCarthy
Radio Schedule Adjustments and Program Listings
The listing shows changes in Eastern Standard Time programs due to network corrections, detailing 12:30 to 11:00 PM slots with varied shows across ABC CBS and mbs networks. Notable items include The Robert Merrill Concert, Piano Playhouse, U of Chicago Roundtable, Orson Welles Weekly Comment, Stars Concert, Sammy Kaye Serenade, Nation Half Hour, Great Gildersleeve, Jack Benny, Burns and Allen, and The Shadow Mystery Series among many others.
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Robert Merrill
Nbec
Cbs
Abc Lutheran
Abc
Church of the Air
John B. Kennedy
America United
Abe Orson Welles
Abe Ilka Chase
Mbs
Basic
U. of Chicago
Abe Lyman Bryson
Sammy Kaye
Abe
Ed Murrow
Cba
Barlow
Abe Paul Lavalle
Mary Small
Abe the Nebbs
NBC Symphony Orchestra
Abc Family Time
Patrice Munsel
Jones and I
Gene Autry
Song
Charlotte Greenwood
Abe Nick Carter
Bill Shirer
Catholic Radio
Ozzie & Harriet
Cbs Hals of Fame
Paul Whiteman
Abec Siuich
Drew Pearson
Abec Blondie-Dagwood
Joe Kelly
Abealifornia Melodies
Chas. McCarthy & Sergen
Abe Arlin Hurt
Abe Alexander & Mediation Board
Fred Allen
Jas
Melton
Annamary Dickey
Jimmie Fidler
Hollywood
Phil Spitainy
Girl Orch
Abe Phil Baker
Dis Eater Guild
Abe Peratic
Parky's
Fbe
Cha-Abe
UNC Swimmers Set Ten Meet Schedule for Season
The North Carolina team known as the Blue Dolphins will contest 10 events this season under co coaches Ralph and Willis Casey. They will face Navy Cornell Army and Ohio State and compete in National Intercollegiate and National AAU championships. The schedule opens January 5 against Georgia Tech in Chapel Hill with additional meets through April 6 culminating in the national events.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
North Carolina
R. A. Fetzer
Blue Dolphins
Navy
Cornell
Army
Ohio State
Casey Brothers
Ralph
Willis
Dolphins
Dick Jamerson
Georgia Tech
Camp Lejeune
N. C State
Raleigh
Annapolis
Opel Hill
George Tech
Atlanta
West Point
Duke
Chapel] Hill
Sardine Fisheries Dominated by Key Global Coasts
Chief sardine fisheries of the world lie along the Mediterranean coasts the Bay of Biscay and the coast of Maine highlighting major hubs in the fishery.
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Mediterranean
Bay of Biscay
Maine
Davidson Plans 1946 Football Return and Grants Policy
Davidson college will resume varsity football in 1946 with a representative squad and will permit grants in aid for worthy student athletes, awarded only through the faculty scholarship committee. Coaches may not enter financial contracts with athletes. Potential opponents for 1946 include Wofford NC State VMI Hampden Sydney Washington and Lee Richmond Centre and The Citadel.
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Davidson
Davidson College
John R. Cunningham
Cunningham
Wildcat
Wofford College
N. C. State
V.M.J
Hampden- Sydney
Washington and Lee
Richmond University
Centre College
Citadel
Charlotte Would Like To Sell Grid Franchise
Charlotte date report quotes Floyd Simmons seeking a fair price to sell the Dixie professional football league franchise. George Stirnweis, Yankee infield and UNC football star, suggested as coach if sale proceeds. Other Dixie clubs Portsmouth Norfolk Newport News Richmond Roanoke Virginia plus Charlotte discussed. Asheville Greensboro mentioned as possible additions.
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Charlotte
Jake Wade
Charlotte Observer
Floyd Simmons
George Stirnweiss
New York Yankee
Forry
University of North Carolina
Simmons
Wade
Costa
Dixie Loop
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Newport News
Richmond
Roanoke
Virginia
Asheville
Greensboro
South Dakota Wins Louisiana Handicap at New Orleans
South Dakota a three year old son of Omaha led from the start to win the $10 000 added Louisiana Handicap at New Orleans finishing one and a half lengths ahead of Michigan Kid. Pique finished third and Pindus fourth. Time 1 58 1 5. South Dakota paid 11 60 to win with exacta and other payouts listed.
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New Orleans
South Dakota
Omaha
Louisiana
J. B. Theall
Michigan
al Smitha
Louis Prima
Pique
William Helis
Pindus
Carolina Jayvees Defeat Camp Butner 56 20
Dayvault scored 11 points as North Carolina junior varsity beat Camp Butner 56 20 in a preliminary before the varsity game with Davidson. The victory confirms NC’s junior squad dominance in the regional showdown.
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Carolina Jayvees
Butner
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Camp Butner
Davidson
Mercury Club Plans Bi Month Banquet And Party
The Mercury Athletic club will meet Monday night at 6 45 at the Sheraton hotel to finalize plans for the high school football banquet and to discuss the annual Christmas party as announced by President Cliff Koontz.
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Mercury Athletic Club
Sheraton Hotel
Cliff Koontz
North South squads start practices for Blue Gray game
North and South squads for the Blue Gray game in Montgomery will begin a week of practice in Cramton Bowl. Coaches Waldorf McMillan Morrison Bell Dodd Moore plan formations and rosters to 24 men per side. Morrison adds end Sam Tamburo and Bell names Gene Wilson as 24th man. Practice starts Saturday morning.
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Montg
Mery
Ala
Uads
Montgomery
Cramton
Lynn Waldorf
Northwestern
Bo McMillan
Indiana
Ray Morrison
Temple
Matty Bell
SMU
Bobby Dodd
Georgia Tech
Bernie Moore
LSU
Morrison
Sam Tamburo
Penn State
Gene Wilson
Robinson Barred From Ring In California
The California State boxing commission voted to bar Ray Sugar Robinson from fighting in California and asked the national body to ban him in all states under its control. He refused to travel to San Francisco for a scheduled bout with Chester Slider of Fresno, claiming illness.
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San Francisco
California State Boxing Commission
Ray “Sugar” Robinson
New York
California
National Boxing Association
Robinson
Chester Slider
Fresno
Browns Outfielder Judnich Released From Service
Walter Judnich former center fielder for the St. Louis Browns is released from two years of military service and ready to return to baseball. Other Browns alumni Paul Dean Henry Helt Jet Biscan and Pree White have also been released from the armed forces.
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ST. Louis
Walter Judnich
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Paul Dean
Henry Helt
Jet Biscan
Pree White
High Point Purple Panthers fall to Fort Bragg 58 26 in Thomasville
In a December 15 game at Thomasville High Point College loses its third of six starts as Fort Bragg rolling second half offense breaks away for a 58 to 26 win. Lackye leads Fort Bragg with 19 points while Flannery adds 12 and Half score at intermission 17 14.
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Thomasville
High Point College
Purple Panthers
Ft. Bragg
Panthers
High Point
Fort Bragg
Lackye
Flannery
Bragg
Ralph James
Point College
Ft. Edwards
Hodgin
Walker
Williams
Bowen
Riddle
Embler
Ft Kellam
Tilly
Micho
Surratt
Tipton
Regan
Davenport
Harris
Shuford
Houser
Husser and
Culler
Bible To Resign As Head Grid Coach Of Texas University
Dana X Bible will retire as head football coach at Texas University in 1947 and become director of athletics. The 10 year contract at 15,600 dollars annually expires January 1, 1947 and will be replaced by a year to year deal at 9,000 dollars. Bible declined the 10 year term. Dr Byron Short announced for the athletic council.
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Austin
Tex
Dana X. Bible
Texas University
Longhorn School
Bible
Byron E. Short
Stein City Jack Wins Amateur Field Trials in Alabama
Stein City Jack owned by Robert Z. Cates of Spartanburg South Carolina won the Southeastern State's Trial Association amateur championship in EuFAula Alabama and earlier captured the average amateur title. Runnerup was Tip Top Bob owned by E. J. Laney Beaver Pennsylvania. Handled by Virgil Hawsen of Staunton Virginia.
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Eufaula
Ala
Stein City Jack
Robert Z. Cates
Spartanburg
Tip Top Bob
E. J. Laney
Beaver Pa
Virgil Hawsen
Staunton
Giant Telephoto Lens Uses Built-In Heating System
A telephoto lens designed to prevent metal shrinkage uses an integrated heating system to maintain sharp focus at high altitudes. The device stabilizes optics under extreme temperature changes for clearer long-range imaging.
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