Abramovic Closes High Scoring Debate With 1942 Career Mark
Salem College star John Brooms Abramovic, known as a seven-foot threat, pushed his four year intercollegiate scoring total to 1942 with 57 points against Rio Grande, surpassing Kenny Griffiths. He finished the Clarksburg game with 37 of Salem’s 56–55 win, aiming for 2000 before Navy duty as Salem solidified its claim to the era’s scoring crown.
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Robert Melace
NEA
Clarksburg
W. Va
John
Brooms) Abramovic
Salem College
Fairmont State Teachers
Brooms
Navy
United States
Griffith
Stanford
Hank Luisetti
Rhode Island
Stutz Modzelewski
Salem
Abramovie
Madison Square Garden
Natorial
Rio Grande
Ohio
Etna
Luisetti
Harry Boykoff
Brooklyn St. John's
Philadelphia St. John’s
Boykoff
Abramovic
Here
Seven Day Adventist Institution
West Virginia Wesleyan
Marshall College of Huntington
Brooms Abramovic
Miss Peabody
School For
Washington and Lee faces Colonials amid losing streak
Washington and Lee, missing Captain Leo Signalgo and Dick Working, head to Washington to meet the George Washington Colonials as three Southern Conference games unfold. The Generals also lost five other key players and rely on reserves led by George Good.
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Richmond
Washington and Lee’s Generals
Leo Signalgo
Dick Working
Washington
George Washington Colonials
W and L’s
George “Gummy” Proctor
Army Enlisted Reserve Ag
Signalgo
Generals
Maters
Joe Moffat
Don Boxham
Ray French
George Good
Harris
Jack Kibler
Washington and Lee
Duke
Maryland
College Park
University of North Carolina
Davidson
Chapel Hill
Ernie Travis
Terp
Shipley
Blue Devils
Carolina
White Phantoms
N. C. State
Davidson Wildcats
Tommy Peters
Fritz Nagy
Hartley
State
Nagy
Phantoms
Wolfpack
Wildcats
Charlote
Cats
Dan Marks
Jim White
Lou Hayworth
Freedman
North Carolina State
Wake Forest
Raleigh
American University
Randolph Macon
Hampden Sydney
Roanoke
Camp Lee
Quantico Marines
Duquesne
Norfolk
Naval Training Ation
Parrish fuels Presbyterians past High Point Panthers
Presbyterian College defeated High Point College 53 to 41 at Harrison Gymnasium. Harry Parrish led all scorers with 23 points, while Johnny Stasulli added 13 for the Panthers. Stasulli and Clark paced High Point with 13 and 11 respectively before Presbyterian pulled away in the second half.
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Paige Holder
Enterprise
Panther
Harry Parrish
High Point College
Panthers
Harrison Gymnasium
Presbyterian College
Arger
Presbyterian
Parrish
McMurray
Abbott
Presbyterians
High Point
Appalachian State Teachers College
Harrison
Mountaineers
Presbyterian G
Adams
Ceins
Inman
Bees Bankas
DiTullio
Chappell
F . Issaee
Nostrand
Swisscens
Clark
G Pisasne
Spinelli
G-C
Porter
G Seidganen
Vardiola
Gree
Stasulli
Buck
Amos Falls To Highland Club In Muny Finals Opener
Amos seeded second lost 44 to 45 to Highland in the Muny league finals opener at the Y. Herb Carroll led Amos with 20 points, Woody Thomas 12, while Highland’s Lanky Ray Fruge scored 15 and J Upton 9, Delappe 7. After leading 26-24 at halftime, Amos slipped in the third quarter as Highland edged ahead.
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Amos
Highland Club
Highland
Battle
Highlanders
Amos Crew
Herb Carroll
Carroll
Woody Thomas
Fighting Amos Club
Thomas
Ray Fruge
Fruge
J. Upton
Ray Delappe
Upton
Delappe
Garland Pugh
Triangle
J Amos
Ari Carroll
Rickard
F . Go
Hedrick
Farlowe
Jd. Gringom
Ae Aia
B. Upton
Grant
Whirlwind To Present Tough Combination In Loop Contest
Whirlwind faces Greensboro tonight at 8 in a loop game after a scrimmage and practice. The Bison seek a win at home as Lee Gorrell and Howard Lumley pace Greensboro in a tight clash with starting forwards still undecided.
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Bison Cage
Simeon
Greensboro
Lee Gorrell
Howard Lumley
Lumley
Gorrell
Whirlies
Bison
Greensboro Invaders
Tony Simeon
Oak Ridge
Morale boosted by sports as wartime aid in New York roundup
A New York sports roundup notes army officers praising sports for civilian and military morale. It cites football and baseball discussions, the impact of league play, and the role of sports writers in keeping morale high amid war. It mentions Quent Reynolds remarks, Branch Rickey quips, and athletes like Max and Buddy Baer serving in the military.
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New York
Quent Reynolds
England
Moscow
Pravda
College Scores From Various Matches
Cashin South Kentucky Wesleyan beat George town 40 to 29. Louisiana State defeated Tulane 91 to 57. Duquesne topped North Carolina Navy Pre-Flight 35 to 25. Layla New Orleans won 72 to 61 over Ho ward. Presbyterian won 53 to 41 against High Point. N. S. State beat Wake Forest 42 to 37.
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South Kentucky Wesleyan
Georgetown
Louisiana State
Tulane
Duquesne
North Carolina Navy
Layla
New Orleans
Howard
Presbyterian
High Point
N. S. State
Wake Forest
Phils sale seen as strong value by Branch Rickey
Brooklyn’s Branch Rickey urged that buying the Philadelphia Phils at an unofficial $300000 would be a strong investment even if losses occur in early years. He advised that the team needs working capital and good management, and warned against charity among clubs. The NL also bought most of the Phils stock last Tuesday with hopes of quick resale.
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New York
Philadelphia Phils
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Dodger
Rickey
Phils
National League
Dogs Dominate War Effort With Marines Endorsing Dobermans
Major Michael J. Davidow ith of Brooklyn returns from the Solomons to praise dogs in wartime service. He observed Doberman Pinschers judged at the Westminster Kennel Club show at Madison Square Garden and notes the Marines have adopted the Doberman as the corps official dog.
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New York
United States Marine Corps
Michael J. Davidowitzh
Solomons Islands
Brooklyn
Madison Square Garden
Title Match Slated At T'ville High
The district No. 1 basketball championship playoff will be held in Thomasville at 8 o clock featuring Old Richmond High School of Forsyth County versus Guilford High School in the John N Hauss gymnasium. A girls game between Mills Home of Thomasville and Old Richmond is set for 7 15.
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Thomasville
North Carolina High School Athletic Association
John N. Hauss
Richmond High School
Forsyth County
Guilford High School
Mills
Old Richmond High School
Training Dogs For Defense In World War II
Major Davidowitzh describes U S war dogs used in combat in various theaters. From Hawaii trials the Doberman emerged as best suited. Dogs For Defense under Harry Caesar organized after Pearl Harbor. Caesar says one dog plus sentry equals four men, now worth six, especially at night.
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New River
N. C
Davidowitzh
Guadalcanal
Hawaii
U. S
Pearl Harbor
Harry L Caesar
Caesar
Army
Packers A. Isbell Spearheads 1942 Pass Feat
Cecil Isbell of the Green Bay Packers threw the longest 73 yard touchdown pass and the shortest 4 inch scoring pass of the 1942 NFL season, showcasing extreme passing distance and execution.
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Green Bay
Cecil Isbell
Green Bay Packers
Thousands Of Home Fans To See Derby In Louisville
The Kentucky Derby will be a hometown affair to conserve transportation. Thousands of Louisville residents are expected to attend the May 1 race, after Defense Transportation director Joseph B. Eastman approved the plan to localize derby attendance. Mayor Wilson Wyatt welcomed the move, noting many long time residents may miss the glamour but will benefit from easier travel.
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Louisville
Joseph B. Eastman
Defense Transportation
Wilson Wyatt
Derby Day Crowds Bend Traditions at Louisville Track
Residents envy Derby atmosphere but crowding blocks view and rail. City leaders note wartime priorities and hotel space, plan limited glamour with public dances canceled. Mayor cites home hospitality and mint juleps reserved for Derby guests only.
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