Wildcats Clinch Berth In Southern Conference Tournament
Davidson edged Citadel 48 44 to secure a bid to the Southern Conference tournament as leaders like Peters and Mont paced scoring. Maryland beat William and Mary as race for remaining berths narrows with VMI, North Carolina State, and others in contention.
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Richmond
Davidson Wildcats
Citadel Bull
VMI
Smith
Ross Alker
George Ashington
Raleigh
George Washington
South Via
William and Mary
North Carolina State
Maryland
College Park
Davidson
Citadel
Tommy Peters
Mary
Tommy Mont
North Polina University
Boxing results across cities show multiple decisions
In Geneva Jimmy Bivins outpointed Anton Christo 174 169. In Loc ca Chalky Wricht outpointed Joey Peralta 130 135 Pa. In New York Tom Maurielio outpointed Vincent Pimpl 172 9 New York.
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Eland
Jimmy Bivins
Anton Christo
Geneva
SP. Louis
Chalky Wricht
Locca
Joey Peralta
New York
Tom! Maurielio
York
Vincent Pimpl
Indoor meet promises speed and football flare at Chapel Hill
Southeastern indoor championships draw 16 teams and nearly 200 stars with Duke Duke track stars Gantt Loftis and others leading a strong field. Notable entries include Buckley Muha Moran and Sigler from VPI VMI Navy North Carolina and Virginia contenders.
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Chapel Hill
Swill
Moffatt Storer
Duke
Ed Buckeley
Georgia Tech
Paul McMullin
V.P.I
Melver Riley
South Carolina
Loftis
Tar Heels
Dukes
Lach
Gantt
Jostin Joe Muha
VMI
Mike Andrews
Ducko
V.M.L
Bill Sigler
Bob Heymann
Caroline
Moran
Navy
Muha
Andrews
North Carolina Faces Slim Chance for Tournament at Raleigh
The University of North Carolina still has an outside chance to reach the tournament pending its Friday night game versus Duke. Conference standings show UNC’s position amid other teams.
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University of North Carolina
Duke
Oak Ridge Cadets Meet Y M C A Team In Night Clash
Oak Ridge Military School cadets travel to the local Y M C A gym for a tough game with the Y Varsity. The Y beat local high schoolers 40 38 in a previous thriller while Oak Ridge topped the Bison but lost to them in a rematch. The two teams appear evenly matched with seasoned players on both sides.
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Oak Ridge Military School
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Oak Ridgers
Bison
iBson
Oak Ridge
Roundup of boxing picks and early sports notes
New York sports chatter debates the best fighters across weight classes led by Jack Johnson and Louis with Fleischer and Van Every weighing in. The piece notes Major League rosters arriving, college players entering service, and a Canisius matchup. It mentions Belmont Futurity lore and Carl Hubbell’s golf with Lloyd Waner.
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New York
Francis Albentanti
Ben Brush
Jack Johnson
Joe Louis
Nat
Fleischer
Johnson
Jack Dempsey
Ed van Every
Corbett
Louis
Cleveland Indians
Uncle Sam
Clair Bee
Long Island
Henry Picard
Giants
Carl Hubbell
Lloyd Waner
Lloyd
Picard
Boxing class lineup sparks heated debate and bets
The piece lists various weights and fighters linked to a controversial selection method. AP analyst Dewitt MacKenzie tours hunting for a trout reel and fears border seizures while recalling a London tackle shop visit. Hal Wood from Twin Falls is introduced as today’s guest star.
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Dewitt MacKenzie
Hardy
London
MacKenzie
Hal Wood
Twin Falls
Ida
Training transfers and trench drill inspire postwar track talk
Benny McCoy and Don Padgett move from Great Lakes to Norfolk Naval Training Station for six weeks of training, not aiding local ball squad. Capt Graham Gammon, ex North Carolina U runner, proposes a trench style sprint drill for postwar meets, starting with three pistol shots to simulate strafing. He argues veterans would surpass sprinters like Ewell Stickel Conwell and others in speed.
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Benny McCoy
The
Athletics
Don Padgett
Great Lakes
Norfolk Naval Training Station
Norfolk
Graham Gammon
North Carolina U
Slit Trench
South Pacific
Ewell
Stickel
Conwell
Reds gear up for northern training in fleece-lined zoot suits
The Reds prepare for spring camp in Bloomington under Bill McKechnie with new fleece-lined zoot suits and a tightened schedule. Bucky Walters leads conditioning supervised by Bill Miller as authorities cut eight weeks of camp to five and move meals and travel tighter amid wartime shortages.
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Cincinnati Reds
Gabriel Paul
Paul
Redlegs
Bloomington
Bucky Walters
Indiana Stadium
Bill McKechnie
Brown County
Cincinnati
Rhinelanders
Deacon McKechnie
Crosley Field
Ohio River
Reds
Bill Miller
St. Louis Cardinals
Warren Giles
Honus Wagner Turns 69 and Receives 32nd Major League Contract
Pittsburgh marks Honus Wagner a baseball great as he celebrates his 69th birthday and his 32nd MLB coaching contract with the Pirates. He recalls training days in Steubenville and credit to Ed Barrow while noting seven decades of record setting actions including a 1909 World Series steal.
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Honus Wagner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Steubenville
Ohio
Flying Dutchman
Ed Barrow
New York Yankees
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Barrow
Wagner
Warren
Tri-State
Paterson
N. J
Louisville
Barney Dreyfuss
Detroit
Tyrus Raymond Cobh
La Motta Seeks Big Payoff In Sugar Ray Rematch
Detroit reports Jake La Motta could earn about $20,000 from a record indoor gate in a ten round rematch with Ray Sugar Robinson. The Bronx middleweight, 22, has drawn roughly $40,000 in Detroit earnings since January 1 by facing lighter opponents. He is not yet in the top ten of the division, which Tony Zale rules.
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Bronx
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Sugar) Robinson
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National Boxing Association
Tony Zale
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Ind
Navy
Linvonia Cagers Brave Snow to Reach Danville Match
The Linvonia school basketball team faced a heavy snow storm that threatened to cancel a game in Danville New York. The boys traveled by sleigh to the venue after previously hitching a ride on a truck.
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Danville
N. Y
Linvonia
Evil Spirits Hovering Over Phils As New Angels Come In
A late 19th to early 20th century style piece recalls Philadephia Phillies misfortunes and owner changes. It notes 50 year hoodoo lore, 33-year-old William D. Cox as new owner, park openings, player sales, and past owners like A J Reach and John Rodgers, with references to fires and legal actions surrounding the franchise. The tone blends superstition with franchise history and a looming curse.
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Associated Press
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Philadelphia Phils
Shibe Park
William D. Cox
J. Reach
John Rodgers
James Peter Syndicate
Ball Park
Israel Durham
Durham
Horace S. Fogel
Bill Locke
Locke
William F. Baker
Baker
Gerald P. Nugent
Nugent
National League
Cox
Camilli Reported Already Signed Dodgers Manager
San Francisco February 24 The reports say Dolph Camilli has signed a conditional 1943 Dodgers contract but he denies knowledge of it at his Laytonville ranch. The Examiner cites sources and notes the deal hinges on Leo Durocher’s Army induction, otherwise Camilli would be field captain.
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Dolph Camilli
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Rickey
Camilli
Laytonville
Calif
Jamerson's UNC Tank Team Dominates Southern Conf Meets
Chapel Hill reports the UNC tank team extended a 22 win streak in Southern Conference meets and captured three straight championships. The squad ranked first in national junior events at the AAU meet, with coach Dick Jamerson never competing in a meet himself.
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UNC
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Shorter spring training hints at wartime victory
The text suggests reducing extraneous elements in training to speed wins in the ongoing war. It mentions a possible rush for specialized skills and notes the spring training party ends once victory is secured.
Lateral pass usage in NFL shows few attempts
Chicago February 24 official figures reveal the National Football League used the lateral pass only 40 times last season. All but three were completed with successful outcomes.
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Chicago
Gastonia Five Poised For Western Conference Tilt Start
Gastonia Green Wave carries an 11 win 1 loss record into the Western Conference basketball tournament opener at High Point. Six teams vie for a spot in the semi finals with Gastonia Salisbury Greensboro Charlotte Winston-Salem and Burlington in action. The Gas tonia Salisbury matchup draws local interest as the winner targets a Friday game.
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Greensboro
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Burlington
Gaston County
Gastons
Salisbury Cagers
Green Wave
Bison
Tony Simeon
High Point
J. D. Porter
Navy
Harlan Gudger
Bobby Weant
Gudger
Weant
Ercury Athletic Club
Redwine Hardware Company
Mann No. 2
Beeson Hardware
Ingram Pharmacy
High Point Steam Laundry
Redwine Hardware
B. F. Hendrix Furniture
Free Golfing For Service Men On Way
Tom Walsh former president of the Professional Golfers Association teams with the Chicago District Golf Association and the USC to offer servicemen free golf on city public courses. They provide clubs balls and transportation with no caddy tip required. USC has 40 club sets donated by Illinois PGA members and public donations are sought to equip more players.
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Chicago
Tom Walsh
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Chicago District Golf Association
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