Bisons Meet Gastonia In Western Conference Showdown
High Point’s Bisons travel to Gastonia for a Western Conference game at 8 pm. Jenkins leads Gastonia with 16 points in a tight win over the Bisons in Gastonia a recent meeting. Carl Cooper’s 15 points sparked a Hanes win as Gastonia eyes a title bid with a balanced lineup.
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Tony Simeon
High Point High School
Black Bisons
Gastonia Cnunter
Gastonia
Spindle City Lads
Jenkins
Bisons
Charlotte
Hanes High
Winston- Salem
Carl Cooper
Simeon
Barrer
Hartley
George Marsh
Cooper
Hayworth
The Christians Are Coming to Elon
Lloyd Whitley, a former Black Bison star, leads Elon Christians against High Point Panthers in a key North State Conference clash at Harrison Gym. A capacity crowd, local managers, and photographers are slated to attend as Whitley again proves decisive in Elon’s strong scoring run.
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Lloyd Whitley
Whitley
Black Bisons
Elon Christians
High Point
Elon
Panthers
Tige Harris
Harrison Gymnasium
Allan Austin
Barney Barnhouse
Rumor mill churns as Duke coaching questions surface
The piece notes Wallace Wade faces open criticism with no move planned, Wade’s contract remaining solid, and potential Rose Bowl future teased. It mentions Jim Poole denying Salis bury plans and High Point not offered the franchise, as the battle continues.
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Salisbury
Jim Poole
High Point
Sports Roundup From New York Bids On Coaching Moves
The column sketches assorted sports chatter in New York. Al Schacht jokes about earnings and seasons. Talks of Giants and Cardinals trades, Herb Bremer, Gas Mancuso and Ed Diefluetiz sidelined by winter. Coaching rumors swirl about Wade to Michigan and Sutherland from Pitt, Duke changes, and other speculative moves.
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New York
al Schacht
Giants
Cardinals
Bill Terry
Herb Bremer
Gas House
Gas Mancuso
Eddie Firietz
Winter
Butch
Jack Kearns
Jimmy Adamick
Rumors Swirl Around Duke As Erietz Notes Big Break
A Duke campus rumor roundtable tracks chatter about major developments hinted by Daniel Erietz. An observer provides a careful hourly account of whispers, rumors, and potential breakthroughs circulating in Duke circles and the broader South region.
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Daniel Erietz
Duke
Sports Roundup and Local Notes From Coastal Cards
The column teases Hill Hallahan’s rocky release from the Reds and notes he remains wild on the mound. It mentions Bob Quinn aiming for a first division slot with the Bees, Henry Yokum’s Hood Canal catch of a nine foot octopus, and Harry Jeffra preparing for a bantam title defense in Puerto Rico with a strong golf showing at Merwind Club.
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Old Hill Hallahan
Cincinnati Reds
Bob Quinn
Boston Bees
Henry Yokum
Hood Canal
Shelton
Wash
Hary Jeffra
Sixto Escobar
Puerto Rico
Kentucky's Nugent McMillen-Bho Tops AP Poll of State Sports Writers
The AP poll names Alvin Nugent McMillen-Bho as Kentucky's greatest athlete ever. Karl Combs of the Yankees ranks second, Strangler Lewis third, with Marion Miley, Charley Kurtsinger, Red Roberts, Buzz Berries, Marvin Hart, Charley Moran, Bob Davis, and a pro Rams footballer also listed. Jim Ten Eyck is hoped to recover in Miami after a long life moment.
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Alvin Nugent McMillen
Bho
Kentucky
Yankees
Karl Combs
Strangler Lewis
Marion Miley
Charley Kurtsinger
Red Roberts
Navy
Buzz Berries
Marvin Hart
Charley Moran
Bob Davis
Cleveland Pro Rams
Hope Jim Ten Eyck
Okay
Miami
Jim
At &T. Petersburg
Sacramento Opens With 72-Hole Sacraments Golf Classic
In Sacramento California February 4 a rain soaked first round of the 72 hole Sacrament Open drew a hundred or more pros including Jimmy Thomson Jimmy Hines Sam Snead Lawson Little and other top players. The Oakland course lengthened to favor long drivers as Ed Dudley does not defend his title with several favorites missing.
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Sacramento
Calif
San Francisco
Sequoyah
Jimmy Thomson
Shawnee-on the-Delaware
Jimmy Hines
Garden City
N. Y
Sam Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Lawson Little
Harry Cooper
Chicopeé
Masa
Henry Picard
Hershey
Golden Gloves Event Reaches Semi Finals in Charlotte
In Charlotte on February 4, the Golden Gloves and Carolinas A A U boxing tournament advances to the semi finals after today and tonight’s bouts. Twenty afternoon matches and 30 evening bouts set the stage for 16 champions to be crowned in open and novice classes in Monday finals.
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Charlotte
Autograph mix up at dinner shocks Yankees star
The room buzzed as rumors flew of an autograph request to Yankees pitcher Bump Hadley. A gag led to a prank when a fan showed the signed item read 1.0.0 valued at 50 dollars.
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Yankees
Bump Hadley
Bump
Thrilling Games in Y Cage Loops at the Y
Five basketball games last night at the Y M C A produced three victors by a lone-point margin. Highland edged Hasty All-Stars 24 to 23, Globe Parlor beat Tomlinson 25 to 24, and De Molay won 21 to 20 in the Commercial loop. Adams-Millis defeated Red Top Beer Barons 37 to 33, and Harriss Covington upset Paper Box 24 to 17 after Paper Box star Woody Thomas left with an injury.
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Highland
Globe Parlor
Tomlinson
de Molay
Adams-Millis
Red Top Beer Barons
Harriss Covington
Paper Box
Sherburnm
Koontz
Jauberson
Ion
Ikea
Markland Oo
Newton Coy
Gibson
DOR Bion
Demolay
M. P
Hedrick
Hasty All
Highland Prormee
Ehees
Anderson B
Ieeaeas
Anderson M
Wiionest
Civ
Whittiy
Walker
Cas Globe Parlor
Tomlinson Spo
Newman
Usseo
Ipgram
Vackocs
Pranier
McDowell
Lily Ceeenen
Parlowe
Red Top
Spencer
Ridge
S Royals
Johnson Avec
Mask
Edwards
Dyer Eeeeene
Witlere Co
Gee Visi Saci
Harriss-Cov
Viroomon Ke Nesis
Thomas
Hedrick Ae
Lassiter
Boxing Roundup Scores Mixed Pro Debuts in Three Cities
In Miami Johnny Risko stopped George Brown in a 194 pound bout. In Wilmington Jimmy Enesh outpointed Dominic Bacon. In New Haven George Fitch defeated Babe Beattie by technical knockout as part of the boxing card.
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Miami
Fla
Johnny Risko
Cleveland
Ohio
George Brown
Houston
Texas
Wilmington
Del
Jimmy Enesh
New York
Dominic Bacon
Philadelphia
New Haven
Conn
George Fitch
Babe Beattie
Sherbrooke
Que
Citadel Battles Davidson Quint In Triangle City Clash
The Citadel of Charleston travels to Davidson for one of two remaining games featuring a Big Five team. Other local action cites NC State beating Clemson 55 to 35 and Elon beating Atlantic Christian 47 to 27 as Duke and St. John’s play in Brooklyn.
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Charlotte
Citadel of Charleston
8. C
Davidson
Duke University Blue Devils
Brooklyn
N. Y
St. John’s
Atlantic Christian College
Elon
Guilford
Catawba
Lenoir Rhyne
Hickory
Horace Hendrickson
Christians
N. C. State College
Clemson College
Red Terrors
Bill Mann
Eddie Berlinski
Darlington
Rome
N. C. State
Mars Hill
University of North Carolina Tar Babies
Georgia Military Academy
University
Duke University Blue Imps
Fighting Massanutten Military Academy
Duke
Specialists meet in Charlaite Charlotte for southeast society
Gynecologists and obstetricians from the Carolinas Virginia Georgia and Florida gathered in Charlotte for a southeastern society meeting to discuss professional matters.
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Charlaitte Charlotte
Carolinas
Virginia
Georgia
Florida
Glen Lee Meets Apostoli Tonight in Garden Bout
New York February 4 midweek boxing scene centers on Glen Lee facing Fred Apostoli in a 12 round middleweight bout at the Garden. Apostoli reportedly seeks to remain the uncrowned champion while Lee hopes to force a clear title path with a win.
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Gayle Talbot
New York
Glen Lee
Mid- West
Fred Apostoli
the Garden
Apostoli
Freddie Steele
San Francisco
Lee
Steele
Walter Woods
Harry Balsamo
Ceferino Garcia
Izzy Jannazzo
Rogoski Pins Angelo in Two Straight Falls
Providence report says Mike Rogoski weighing 197 pounds from Poland pinned Patsy Angelo at 200 pounds of Utica in two straight falls last night.
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Associated Press
Providence
R. I
Mike Rogoski
Poland
Patsy
Bull
Angelo
Utica
Subsidization Called Menace To Education
The University of North Carolina faculty adopted a resolution denouncing professionalization of college athletics as a menace to education and fair sport. It urged alumni to seek approval from faculty committees for any support to athletes, supplementing Southern Conference rules. The faculty also adopted a grade requirement of C for athletes in half of courses from the prior three quarters, effective September 1939, with further regulations to be discussed next week.
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Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina
Gold en Terror to headline card at Coliseum in 3 bout night
The Golden Terror 280 pounds faces Tom Malloy in the opening bout while Luttrall tangles with Ernie Powers in the main event. Two best two of three falls bouts set for 90 and 60 minute limits with box office opening at 7 15 and first bell at 8 30.
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Golden Terror
Tom Malloy
Coliseum
Cowboy Lauttrall
Ernie Powers
Dutch Wyman
Jack Smith
Greensboro
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
John Reinhardt
John
High Point
Reinhardt
Luttrall
Powers
Malloy
the Terror
Kovacs Stuns Grant in Surf Club Semis
The Surf Club tennis tournament in Miami Beach centers on 18-year-old Frank Kovacs of Oakland who defeated Bryan Grant of Atlanta in the quarter finals and meets Wilmer Hines of Hollywood in the semi finals as Bryan Grant struggles with his usual steadiness.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Frank Kovacs
Oakland
Calif
Kovacs
Bryan Grant
Atlanta
Wilmer Hines
Hollywood
Grant
Ball players endorse golf in off season in Florida
Sarasota and nearby Lakeland see baseball stars like Paul Waner Lloyd Waner Gerald Walker Jo Jo White Billy Rogell Wes Ferrell and Dizzy Dean switching to golf during winter. Players credit the sport with eye focus rhythm and leg workout while noting it does not hurt batting or hitting.
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Sarasota
Fla
Diamond Stars
Florida
Paul Waner
Lakeland
Gerald Walker
Chicago White Sox
Walker
Jo Jo White
Detroit
Billy Rogell
Tigers
Ferent
Wes Ferrell
Washington
Hurler
Dizzy Dean
Bradenton
Y Ages 10 Meet Eagles Saturday
The High Point Y Aces, riding five straight wins, travel to Asheboro to face the Eagles in a season test. Notable Eagle stars include Stuart Flythe, Holleman, Cockerhan and Cheek while Y coach Raper will select his lineup from Woody Thomas, Hack Spencer, Reg Dawson, Blow Cooper, Buck Young, Elland Farlowe, Wallace Smith, Bobby Hartley and Lloyd Evans.
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High Point
Asheboro
Eagles
McCrary
Stuart Flythe
N. C. State
Holleman
Cockerhan
Cheek
Coach Raper
Woody Thomas
Hack Spencer
Reg Dawson
Blow Cooper
Buck Young
Elland Farlowe
Wallace Smith
Bobby Hartley
Lloyd Evans
Al Jolson and Mead spar over Armstrong earnings dispute
In Los Angeles a verbal clash broke out over Henry Armstrong’s boxing proceeds. Jolson claims $65,000 was paid for Armstrong’s contract 18 months ago and seeks a share of purses, while Mead says Jolson has been repaid and claims ownership of Armstrong.
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Los Angeles
al Jolson
Eddie Mead
Henry Armstrong
Jolson
Armstrong
Hustlin
Hank
Mead
George Rafta
George
Wirt Ross
Harry Armstrong
Ross
Freshman Basketball Scores From Last Night
Darlington prep beats Davidson 41 to 26 in Rome Georgia Mare Hill tops New York State 36 35 North Carolina defeats Georgia Military Academy 47 20 Duke over Massanutten Military 38 30 Presbyterian upsets Erakine 55 35 in scattered results
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Associated Press
Darlington
Rome, Ga
Prep
Davidson
Mare Hill
N. Y. State
North Carolina
Georgia Military Academy
Duke University
Massanutten Military Academy
Presbyterian
Erakine
Oakland junior exits in three-set match at tournament
Yesterday the Oakland junior bowed out after a 6-3 8-6 6-4 loss. Hines defeated George Pero of Miami 6-2 6-2. Top seed Bobby Riggs of Chicago will face Elwood Cooke of Portland in the other semifinal, with the final set for Sunday.
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Oakland
Hines
George Pero
Miami
Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Elwood Cooke
Portland
Ore
Towery Returns To Lead Elon In Key Conference Clash
Elon faces disruption as Harris injury erodes Purple Panthers' edge. Coach Yow reshapes lineup with Brinkley at forward and Hester and Tea returning at guard while Towery and the Erickson group seek to sustain a high scoring attack.
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Purple Panthers
Elon
C. Tige Harris
Christians
C. Virgil Yow
Hendrickson
Erickson Gang
Whitley
Hoop Twins
Cromlish
Ley
Frvedom
Yow
Yea Harris
Harris
Brinkley
Towery
Bill Hester
Red Tea
Tin
Rangy Hampton
Marcel Malfregeot
Morton Lamet
Moran, Cochrane
McKeithen
Patty Berg Seeks Third Biltmore Title In Florida Final
Patty Berg of Minneapolis aims for her third Biltmore women's title in Coral Gables facing Mrs. Jane Jameson of Greenville in the 36 hole final. Berg advanced by beating Dorothy Kirkle and Marion Miley while Jameson edged Ka Hemphill 1 up. Berg, noted for calm under pressure, holds recent wins from All and Punta Gorda circuits.
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Coral Gables
Pia
Patty Berg
Minnea Gift
Jane Co Jameson
Greenville
Biltmore
Punta Gorda
Patty
Galle
Gorda
Jan
Mrs. Jameson
Berg
Minneapolis
Dorothy
Marion Miley
Fort Pierce
Jameson
Ka Hemphill
Columbia
Young Richard Selgo to compete in Anne Bowling Congress
Ten-year-old Richard Selgo from Port Clinton Ohio will compete in the Anne Bowling Congress in Chicago starting March 3. He will be the youngest pin blaster ever to compete in the event.
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Port Clinton
Richard Selgo
Chi
College Basketball Scores From Recent Games
New York U defeated Maryland 42 to 27 while Ohio State led Ohio U 47 to 34. George Washington beat Wayne 34 to 0 and Oklahoma A and M won 47 to 34 over Washington. Atlantic Christian edged N C State 55 to 35 with Clemson 35 over Furman 40 and South Carolina 33 over Presbyterian 37 and Erskine 28.
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New York U
Maryland
Ohio State
Ohio
U. G. George Washington
Wayne
Oklahoma A. & M
Washburton
Atlantic
N. C. State
Clemson
Furman
South Carolina
Presbyterian
Erskine
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de Correvant
Northwestern
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Carl Voyles
Princeton
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Netter
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