Honor Night For Local Football Star At Boxing Event
A tribute boxing program is set tonight at the new High School gym in Temple to honor coach Solick and star football player Bolick. The event, featuring Presby fighters and Royal Arcanum boxers, draws expected record crowds and includes an award presentation to the outstanding 1936 high school player.
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Record Crowd To Watch Frankly Speak Night In Richmond
Conference cage week features twenty games shaping eight NCAA bids. North Carolina State star Connie Berry leads scorers with 193 points in 16 games, aiming to surpass last season’s 229 as Wake Forest Duke and others vie for tourney spots and top standings.
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Five champions risk titles in indoor games
Duke stars Mason Shehan Huber Hanes Bill Morse Bill Moore and Carolina ace Reuben Graham will defend their titles at the eighth Southern Conference indoor games in Chapel Hill on February 27. Duke led with 20 of 48 points in 1936 while Maryland hopes to defend its one mile relay crown. Graham tops Carolina’s pole vault and Graham is Carolina’s timber topper.
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Virginia names Frank Murray new coach with open play
Virginia appoints Frank J. Murray, 60, former Marquette coach, to lead spring training at the University of Virginia. A pioneer of the modern passing game, he believes offense is defense and plans a wide open system. Murray, a New England educated scholar, has tallied 2,291 points for his teams since 1922 while allowing opponents to score in half of 1258 games.
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Torrance Cleared as Three Box Officials Fined
Louisiana Boxing Commission suspended Her bert Brodie Jack Phillips alias Jack Willis and Musky Jackson and fined each $300 after an inquiry into an alleged plot to throw a Torrance Willis fight. Torrance, ex LSU shot put record holder, was exonerated. The disappearance of Willis prompted the hearing.
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Carolinas Golden Gloves Tourney Entries Exceed 300
More than 300 amateur boxers filed for the Carolinas Golden Gloves tourney in Charlotte. The event, sponsored by The Charlotte Observer, runs Wednesday with registration and medicals Tuesday. Open and novice classes span eight weights, with finals February 23. Notables include four of last year’s open champions and six of eight novice winners from 1936. winners advance to AAU nationals in Boston in April.
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Walter to guide Presbyterian College after career as athlete
Walter remains a central figure at Presbyterian College, likely to finish his years as athletic director. He led the college to state championships and eight I I A A titles, with track teams earning numerous medals and trophies, while football squads consistently competed for top honors in the Palmetto State against major Southern programs.
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Walter the Swede a Grand Fellow of Southern Ties
Born Milwaukee April 3, 1803 Walter grew through Milwaukee South Division high school and Battle Creek college where he starred in multiple sports and won the pentathlon in 1914 He cherishes the South and is called a grand fellow by friends who recall his spirited Southern welcome to visiting Yankee coaches at a Southern Sports Writers convention
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High Point and Greensboro Meet for Class A Title Hopes
High Point faces a two game week to challenge for the state Class A finals with Greenville's eastern champion R. R. Rankin in charge. The Pointers host Greensboro Tuesday night and play Winston-Salem Friday, needing a pair of wins to claim top honors. Greenville, under Reynolds May, already clinched the Eastern Class A crown with a 22 21 win over Durham and a 33 9 victory over Raleigh as Durham beat Rocky Mount 32 15.
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Notre Dame Faces Pittsburgh in South Bend Clash
Notre Dame basketball shifts focus from balance sheets to a big home game with Pittsburgh on February 20 after a string of early losses to Northwestern Illinois and Pittsburgh. The Irish aim to avenge an earlier three point decision by the Panthers in Pittsburgh.
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High Point Defeats Salisbury and Charlotte in Close Wins
High Point beat Salisbury 29 to 25 and Charlotte 29 to 26 as the week’s Western program shows key matchups. State Class A and B title games dates are set for Chapel Hill and the Tin Can arena, with B title on March 2 and A title on March 3 starting at 8.
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Luisetti Posts 49 Free Throws in Row at Stanford
Angelo Luisetti of Stanford sank 49 consecutive free throws in practice before missing the 50th. Coach John Bunn added 89 straight tosses to set the Stanford free throw record in the same session.
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Hank) Luisetti
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Indians can land Gehrig for Trosky amid Yankee standoff
Sports Roundup covers the Gehrig-Trosky possibility as Cleveland eyes a trade with New York. It notes the long-running friction between Gehrig and Ruppert, plus updates on college basketball figures Dave MacMillan and Ernie Nevers, and jokes about baseball salaries and Lefty Gomez.
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Easy To Understand Why Hoss Players Must Die Broke
In San Francisco on February 15 a Bay Meadows note argues that if $2 had been wagered on every race this season the total would be $29.40 after deductions for admission, transport, and shoe wear. The piece laments horse players’ financial losses.
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Panthers embark on two day trip to eastern North Carolina
High Point College Panthers leave campus for a two day Eastern North Carolina swing to face Atlantic Christian in Wilson tonight and Eastern Carolina in Greenville tomorrow. They share the North State Conference lead with Elon at seven wins and two losses as Lenoir Rhyne sits third with seven and three.
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State Gridiron? No, Basketball Standings Mentioned
The piece notes North Carolina Phantoms leading the Big Five, with Duke and N C State to clash on Saturday to decide who can challenge the leaders. State must beat Wakecrest on Wednesday and Duke on Saturday to stay in contention. a Duke victory over both could create a three way tie.
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Davidson Freshman Scores Two Points For Deacon Quint
Wake Forest freshmen defeated Davidson yearlings 56 to 19. Harnsberger scored three for Davidson but two counted for Wake Forest after a score dispute. Barnes led Wake Forest in scoring with the lone two points on the home side.
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Young Disciple Conference Planned at Lake Eden
The North Carolina Disciples of Christ announce the annual Young People's conference to be held at Lake Eden near here with tentative dates June 7 to 13.
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WOUNDS FATAL CHARLOTTE NE RO MAN DIES AFTER STABBING
Hugh Henderson a 45 year old Negro died in Charlotte after police found him stabbed 11 times in the back face and around the heart an ambulance arrived too late.
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Cooper Ends Jinx by Winning Houston Open in Dramatic Finish
Lighthorse Harry Cooper defeated his long standing runner-up jinx to win the 72 hole Houston Open. He posted 280 four under par for the tournament, earning $700 and moving toward Thomasville Georgia for further tour events. Cooper led by five shots after 54 holes, faltered briefly on the front nine, then steadied with a late birdie and par filled finish to win by four strokes.
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Espey to Lead Publicity for Washington Redskins
Jack Espey, famed for publicizing Tuffy Leemans at George Washington University, resigns as GWU publicity director to join the Washington Redskins. He signs a two year contract to serve as general manager and publicity director.
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Riley joins Sid ney Lanier as assistant coach
Joe Riley, prominent Alabama football halfback in recent seasons, signed as assistant coach at Sidney Lanier High School in Montgomery. The move marks a transition from college to high school coaching duties in Alabama.
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