Fox Seeks 37th Knockout as Bolden Targets Title
Philadelphia February story notes Billy Fox aiming for his 37th consecutive knockout against Nate tonight. The card draws an arena crowd. Fox has 36 pro opponents and one real test, George Kochan. Fox insists on straight punching, cites influence of Nat Fleischer, and plans a light heavyweight title bid with promoters.
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Twenty four teams to compete in NAIB tourney in Kansas City
Emil Liston announced that twenty four teams will compete in the NAIB national basketball tournament in Kansas City from March 11 to 16. The field was cut from 32 to 16 last year to meet Office of Defense Transportation rules. Loyola University of New Orleans won the tournament here last year.
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Carolina Duke clash as 1946 schedule tightens
North Carolina enters a pivotal week ending with a home date against Duke in Durham to challenge for the Southern Conference lead. Duke hosts Gardner-Webb era rival Georgia Tech and Clemson before meeting UNC, while both teams also chase state bragging rights.
Early Spring Training Opens With Dodgers Giants and Yanks
The 1940s baseball season opens with the three New York clubs already in workouts in the south. Yankees train in Panama sun, Giants begin in Miami, while Dodgers prepare elsewhere. Others like Pittsburgh Boston and Washington soon join, with holdouts adding to the off-season drama.
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Dillon Leads Southern Conference Scorers Amid Title Race
John Dillon of North Carolina remains the conference scoring leader with 156 points in 11 games as Duke, North Carolina, and Virginia Tech jockey for top spot. NC hosts Navy setback noted, while NC State, Duke, and Virginia Tech schedule key midweek and weekend matchups around Chapel Hill and Durham.
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Adroit Crowned Florida Turf Queen After Black Helen Upset
Adroit a six year old Maryland bred mare defeated 14 rivals in the Black Helen handicap at Hialeah earning 22 000 for owner Robert H Heighe. Jockey Ken Lawthorn guided Adroit to a three length win over Letmenow with Mileave third timed in 1 51 4 5 and paying 14 40 6 40 4 90 respectively.
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Texans Dominate Texas Open With Hogan Victory
Hogan wins the Texas Open at Brackenridge Park with a 244 20 under record. Ben Hogan leads Texas golfers Ben Hogan Byron Nelson Jimmie Demaret. Nelson finishes tied for third earning $1 0000? plus. Sam Byrd from Detroit shoots 64 65 to finish second with 270 and $1 000. Herman Kesier of Akron places fourth.
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30-Game Schedule For Dixie Pro Footballers
A 30 game schedule for the six club Dixie professional football league was announced by Judge William H. Nickels Jr. The season opens Sept 22 and ends Nov 24 with each club playing five at home and five away Greensboro joins and Roanoke placed in inactive status.
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Mulloy Wins South Florida Net Championship
Gardnar Mulloy of the University of Miami retains the South Florida invitational tennis title with a 6 4 6 3 final win over Panchagura of Ecuador. Segura and Alejo Russell defeat Mulloy and Mark Brown 7 5 6 4 to take the men's doubles crown.
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Suffridge Named Line Coach at N. C. State
Raleigh February 11 The athletic council approved Bob Suffridge former Tennessee all American guard as line coach at North Carolina State for the winter practice period ensuring coaching staff stability and momentum for the season.
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Dodgers sign Reese and Rojek for shortstop roles
February 9 report from Brooklyn states Harold Pee Wee Reese and Stan Rojek signed contracts as top candidates for the Dodgers shortstop berth, received at the Brooklyn baseball club office.
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Pottery Making Among Ancient Human Industries
A concise note highlights pottery making as one of humanity’s oldest crafts and a foundational industry.
Winston-Salem Bison Seek Western Conference Lead Next Games
R. J. Reynolds of Winston Salem will bid for the Western conference Class A lead as High Point visits the tobacco city Tuesday night. The two games this week include an out of town contest and a Friday night game in Salisbury with the Bison aiming to extend their conference pace.
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Teague Award Ballots To Be Cast Tomorrow
Charlotte voters will cast ballots tomorrow and Wednesday for the Lewis E Teague memorial awards honoring outstanding Carolinas amateur athletes of 1945. A dinner in Charlotte will name the winners, time to be announced.
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Carolina Swimmers Grab Another Title
North Carolina's star swimming team won the Southeastern senior AAU title at Atlanta accumulating 36 points to edge Pensacola Naval Air Base by four. Dick Twining took the 100 yard freestyle and Jack Zimmerman won the 200 yard breaststroke. The Tar Heels A team of Ficklen Shue Twining and Morrow claimed the 440 yard freestyle relay.
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Bison edge for lead as Friday Salisbury test looms
The Black Bison hold a slim half game lead over High Point in the league standings and aim to extend it with Friday night’s Salisbury game. Coach Simeon expects a favorable contest after their previous large victory, while High Point and Winston-Salem trail with strong records. An added note compares population density with Australia and other regions.
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Davis Dale Alexander Named Manager in Tri-State League
Feb. 7 report says David Dale Alexander, 1932 American League batting leader, now farming in Cleveland Tennessee, was slated to manage the Knoxville entry in the new Tri-State Baseball league.
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