Wolfpack Without Freshmen Aims For Southern Conf Tourney
Raleigh Feb 21 UP North Carolina State coach Everett Case says there are no freshmen in the ace position for the Southern Conference tournament March 5-7. He will rely on a stronger varsity, with depth from bench players like Dickie Tyler Ronnie Scheffel and Eddie Morris.
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United Press
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Everett N. Case
North Carolina State
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Dickie Tyler
Ronnie Scheffel
Herbione
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Danny Knapp
Bobby Goss
Paul Brandenburg
Big Four
North Carolina
Duke
Wake Forest
Big Time Tennis Duels Set For Monday Night
World champion Jack Kramer leads a professional exhibition tour to Woollen Gymnasium in Chapel Hill with Frank Sedgman, Pancho Segura, and Ken McGregor in high profile singles and doubles matches. Tickets on sale now for 7:30 p.m. start.
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Frank Sedgman
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Australia
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Richard Gonzales
Elks Hold Off Civitan In Red Shield Close
Elks junior basketball beat Civitan 74 to 72 led by Kennedy with 23 and Driggers 21 as they overcame a 36 30 halftime deficit. Mercury rolled past A B 85 67 to widen its lead with McDowell scoring 35 and Taylor 24 while Leach led A B with 23.
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St Louis Browns Acquire Dodger Lefty Tom Lasorda
The St Louis Browns announce the conditional purchase of pitcher Tom Lasorda from the Brooklyn Dodgers. The 25 year old left hander posted 14 wins and five losses with the Montreal farm club last season and will join Browns training at San Bernardino California. If he fails to make the grade the purchase allows his return to the Dodgers organization.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
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Dodgers
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Browns
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Calif
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Brownie
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Veeck
Ward to Receive Onfield Trial
Preston Ward, Cubs first baseman in 1950, is being groomed for centerfield by manager Phil Cavaretta. Ward and Leon Brinkopf were turned over to Ray Blades for tutoring in outfield duties to add punch to the lineup, with Baumholtz in right and Sauer in left.
Browns to Open Spring Training With Intra Squad Game
In San Bernardino on February 21 the St. Louis Browns prepare for their first spring intra squad game. Manager Marty Marion will deploy rookie pitching talent while Gene Bearden is reserved for spot assignments this season.
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St. Louis Browns
Marty Marion
Gene Bearden
Furillo Says Eyes Okay After Camp Drills
Brooklyn Dodgers right fielder Carl Furillo, after an optical operation last fall, reported his vision was fine in a hot training camp drill. He faced hard throws from Ralph Braca Joe Black Jim Hughes and Bob Milliken. Preacher Roe joined batting practice in uniform as Dressen urged careful practice. George Shuba, back from flu, appeared in uniform.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
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Joe Black
Jim Hughes
Bob Milliken
Preacher Roe
Charlie Dressen
George Shuba
Dressen Chooses Jim Hughes as Dodgers Relief Pitcher
Dodgers manager Charlie Dressen selected right hander Jim Hughes as a possible new relief ace to share duties with Joe Black. Hughes joined from Montreal last September and impressed in six relief appearances last season, posting a 9-7 record with a 2.84 ERA.
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Red Sox Rookies Slowed by Blisters in Sarasota
Boston Red Sox manager Lou Boudreau ran a short workout for his rookies in Sarasota after several players reported blistered hands and sore heels from a heavy day of batting.
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Fla
Lou Boudreau
Boston Red Sox
Pitching Vital Says Card Boss Predicts Strong N L Race
St. Louis Cardinal Manager Eddie Stanky says pitching will be crucial in the upcoming National League race. He lists five reliable starters from righties Gerald Staley Cloyd Boyer Joe Presko Stu Miller and John Faszholz and lefties Cliff Chambers Wilmer Mizell Harvey Haddix. Al Brazie and Ed Yuhas are bullpen reserves.
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Chambers Caps Starters Role in Cardinals Spring Training
Cliff Chambers impressed manager Eddie Stanky in four days of spring camp in St. Petersburg Florida and is pegged as a regular starter after returning from a wrist fracture. Stanky plans a five man rotation to cover the season without extra rest days.
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Chisox Begin Slow-Down Drill Schedule in Camp
Chicago White Sox manager Paul Richards ordered only one workout per day in a slow-down camp here as pitchers will not throw hard for two more weeks. The focus will be on defense including base covering cut-offs and fielding bunts with Ferris Fain at first to curb opponents’ bunting.
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EL Centro
Calif
Paul Richards
Chicago White Sox
Ferris Fain
Yankees Holdout Dilemma Looms Over Spring Confab
In St Petersburg Florida on February 21 1950 manager Casey Stengel arrived for a meeting with general manager George Weiss to discuss the holdout situation as thirteen Yankees have not signed contracts yet.
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Fla
New York Yankee
Casey Stengel
George Weiss
Yankees
Fragmentary Remark on Antiseptic Treatment Process
The excerpt notes a three day blistering period followed by three days of hardening before the subject is considered okay. It reads as a procedural detail from an informal discussion, lacking broader context or named entities.
Nats Stage Negro Tryouts in Florida Camp
The Washington Senators invited outfielders Angel Scull and Juan Visturer to training camp in Orlando as the first step toward integrating in the American League East. President Clark Griffith confirmed additional Cuban tryouts, Juan Delise and Luis Morales, training in Havana as potential signees. Veteran pitcher Walter Masterson joined workouts as a holdout nears terms.
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Fla
Washington Senators
Angel Scull
Juan Visturer
Washington
Clark Griffith
Senators
Juan Delise
Luis Morales
Havana
Pittsburgh Pirates
Delise
Morales
Danville
Eddie Yost
Walter Masterson
Newhouser Signs 1953 Pact With Tigers
Lefty Hal Newhouser sent in his signed contract in Lakeland Florida to join spring training with Detroit. The 25 percent salary cut kept him the highest paid Tiger with an estimated 1958 salary of $30,000 after going 9-9 last season.
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Lookouts' Manager Weds Miss Tennessee
Cal Ermer, manager of the Chattanooga Lookouts who won the Southern Association pennant, married Gloria Williams Miss Tennessee 1952 at the First Christian Church in Chattanooga. After a short honeymoon he will report to Winter Garden Florida for spring training starting March 4.
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Chattanooga Lookouts
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Gloria Williams
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Fla
Lookouts
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Duke Losses Eighteen From 1952 Southern Champs
In Durham North Carolina eighteen players were lost from Duke University's 1952 Southern Conference football championship squad.
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N. C
Duke University
Oil Capitol Wins Widener Handicap at Hialeah by Narrow Margin
Oil Capitol guided by Conn McCreary roared to victory in the Tate Handicap at Hialeah, defeating Alerted by a head with Battlefield close behind. The win netted $93,200 for the owners while the mare Hon. finished fourth. Oil Capitol’s time was 2:02.4 for the mile and a quarter.
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High Point Leads Mites and Midgets to Doubleheader Wins
In Albemarle the High Point YMCA squads dominated the youth hoops, routing Albemarle in both halves. Mites win 65 to 38 led by Adams with 20 and Teague 14. Midgets thump 64 to 31 with Lester scoring 19.
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Mountaineers’ Best Year in WVU Sports History 1952
West Virginia University athletes enjoyed 1952 as the school’s best year. The Mountaineer basketball team went 23-4 and led the Southern Conference. Football climbed to 7-2, its best in 15 years, with a six-game winning streak—the longest in 25 years.
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Stock Car Races Set At Tri City Track Today
Amateur drivers expected 25 to 35 compete in 75 laps at Tri City Race track off old Winston Salem highway northwest of High Point. Heat action starts about 1 30 with 15 lap consolation and 30 lap main event. Notables Bud Allman Dumont Smith Don Clifton lead a strong field.
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O. D. Orrell
Tommy Miller
Bauer Sisters Set for Sarasota Open Invite
Alice and Marlene Bauer sail into the Sarasota Women s Open at their home course in Florida next weekend. The field includes Dorothy Kirby Betsy Rawls Louise Suggs Jackie Pung Patty Berg Marilyn Smith Betty Jameson Babe Zaharias Beverly Hanson. The Bauers moved from Midland Texas last year and Alice recently wed golfer Bob Hagge of Sarasota.
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Davidson football line coach Chuck Clements travels during spring practice
Davidson line coach Chuck Clements estimates he covers about one mile during the 20 day spring grind as his 210 pound players push the practice sled around.
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Davidson—Davidson
Chuck Clements
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