Panthers Struggle As Bison Face Two Games This Week
High Point Bison chase Western Conference honors with two upcoming tests. They host Asheville’s bottom team in Friday action and then take on a strong Danville, Virginia five in a non conference game tomorrow night. Greensboro Whirlwind edged them last Friday, reshaping the Western standings.
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Carolina Chosen Eight In Southern Conference Tourney
North Carolina tops the seedings as 1946 Southern Conference basketball tournament opens Thursday in Raleigh. The White Phantoms hold a 26 3 season mark and face Maryland after a Thursday day session with Virginia Tech vs George Washington. Duke is seed two with a 12 2 league record, joining Wake Forest Maryland Virginia Tech and others in the eight team field set for a sell out event.
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Dudley Foresees Growth For Postwar Pro Football
Dudley predicts postwar professional football will expand with more college stars and higher salaries. He notes increased attendances due to a play-for-play style and backing from big names in sports and business. Dudley, nearing a Steelers contract, plans spring work at Pittsburgh and learning from coach Gus Tebell.
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Don Ameche
Paul Brown
Jock Sutherland
Slip Madigan
Danny Reeves
Jim Crowley
Ted Collins
Alexis Thompson
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John Blain Sutherland
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Raggies NYU Lead West and East in NCAA District Talks
Oklahoma A. and M NCAA champions and New York University top the Western and Eastern sections as post season bids loom. District two lists NYU Muhlenberg West Virginia Syracuse and others. District three features Kentucky LSU Navy North Carolina Duke and Marshall with bids pending and NIT alternatives noted.
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Navy
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Greensboro Faces Salisbury and R. J. Reynolds In Crucial Tests
Greensboro meets Salisbury tonight and travels to Winston-Salem to face R. J. Reynolds in two key circuit games. A title without a playoff hinges on Reyno upsetting Greensboro while High Point and Greensboro win remaining games. High Point tops with 11–2, Greensboro 10–2, as coach Simeon gears up for a Virginia visit tomorrow.
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Jeff Heath Joins Senators In Timely Comeback 1946 Contract Signed
In Orlando on February 25 the unpredictable Jeff Heath arrived with Washington and signed a 1946 contract after early talks with owner Clark Griffith. Heath said everybody is happy and his salary, though undisclosed, is understood to exceed his $11,000 Cleveland pay, following a last minute raise.
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McQuinn Joins Philadelphia Athletics Camp
George McQuinn, acquired from the St. Louis Browns for Dick Lei last fall, checked into the Philadelphia Athletics camp in West Palm Beach on February 23 ready to claim the first base job. He reported an improved back and his last productive season was with the Browns.
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Goose and Duck Species Found Across the United States
A survey notes about fifty six of roughly two hundred species of geese and ducks inhabit the United States. The article discusses regional distribution and variety among waterfowl across the country.
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YMCA Series Opens With Bay Street Versus Emma Blair
Bay Street and Emma Blair meet in the first of a best two out of three series to decide who faces Cloverdale for the elementary schools basketball title. The game is set for 3 30 on Tuesday February 26 at the YMCA floor and will determine early standings in the league.
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Knockdown Top Contender For Santa Anna Handicap
Arcadia California February 25. Knockdown Main Chance farm star may enter the Santa Anna handicap March 9 after easy victory in the Santa Anita derby. Owner Elizabeth Arden Graham and trainer Jimmy Smith kept mum on plans while praising the colt.
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Mangrum And Hogan Meet In Playoff Today
In Pensacola Florida Ben Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania and Ray Mangrum of Los Angeles faced an 18 hole playoff for the 1500 first prize at the Pensacola open. Hogan lost a three stroke lead on the final nine to tie Mangrum at 277 with the California pro. Dutch Harrison led third place 281, four strokes ahead of Fred Haas Jr. who shot 75. Clayton Heafner was four back after five holes and quit two holes later.
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MacMitchell Seeks Pace Setter For Faster Indoor Mile
National AAU indoor mile champion Leslie MacMitchell says he cannot reach his prewar speed without a Gil Dodds type pace setter. He won the 4:18.1 in Madison Square Garden’s 58th indoor carnival, noting Dodds shifted early pace to his best times.
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Veterns' Rights Test Involving Lupien With Phillies
Ulysses Lupien former Harvard captain and navy veteran seeks a year’s employment, invoking the GI bill of rights in correspondence with Commissioner Chandler to support his claim against the Philadelphia Phillies after being sold to the Beminese Stars of the Pacific Coast league. Chandler did not issue a direct ruling.
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Brandus Culler to Officiate In Tourney
The Southern conference basketball committee announced the three officials for the annual tournament opening in Raleigh. Veteran Paul Menton of the Baltimore Evening Sun returns for his 19th straight event. New names are Brandus Culler from High Point and James A. Young of Camp Lee, replacing Footsie Knight of Durham and Gummy Proctor of Virginia.
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Take Circuit Title With Three Wins This Week
Southern Conference fans focus on the Raleigh tournament while North State action centers on High Point chasing the lead. The Panthers defeated Atlantic Christian and Guilford to reach second place and schedule three games this week. A sweep could put them atop Catawba. They play at Appalachian on Tuesday and Guilford on Thursday, then host Atlantic Christian.
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Tar Heels Capture Southern Indoor Track Title 1946
North Carolina defeated Little Creek and Duke to win the Southern indoor meet at Woolen Gym. A late surge in the pole vault, sprint medley, half mile, and low hurdles gave UNC 32 percent points to 24 for Little Creek and Duke. Harris Ross of Little Creek set a mile record and led in events. Norman Wasser of Little Creek also posted a second meet record in the shot put. The wartime meet drew 39 teams and 286 individual entries.
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Triangle To Meet Roberts In AAU Cage Finals
Finals in two divisions of the Carolinas AAU tournament will be held in Winston-Salem. In class B men’s, Winston-Salem’s Roberts faces Triangle of High Point and in class A women’s Kinney’s Educators meet Chatham of Elkin. Greensboro ORD won the men’s A title and McCrary of Asheboro won the women’s B division.
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Exhibition Baseball Results From Yesterday
New York Nets beat Boston 4 to 1 in the New York game while New York A team topped Panama Pro League All-Stars 5 to 0. The article notes visitors rode blue and red tractor trains at the New York world fair now used in the zoological park during summer.
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Richards Reports To Tiger Camp
Paul Richards arrived at the Tigers spring training base in Lakeland Florida as the eighth catcher to report joining Detroit veterans Bob Swift and others for the 196? season.
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Cooper’s 10 Bone Chips Removed Boosts Braves Hopes
Mort Cooper reports his right elbow is pain free after removing 10 bone chips and expects to show NL clubs sharp pitching. The Braves, with rookies and veterans returning from service, eye a stronger 1946 campaign under Billy Southworth, while key spots in field and the catcher position shape up.
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Red Shield Basketball Wins Salvation Army Tourney in Carolinas
Greenville South Carolina based Red Shield Basketball team claimed victory in the Salvation Army Carolinas division senior tournament held in Charlotte. The host Charlotte team and Greenville tied for runner up after the scheduled games while High Point finished third after a layoff loss to Charlotte despite an earlier win over them.
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Giants Sign Maglie and Lombardi Ahead of Exhibition
In Miami on February 25 the New York Giants announced the signings of pitcher Sal Maglie and catcher Ernie Lombardi just before their first exhibition game against the Boston Braves. Maglie began as a batting practice pitcher, while Johnny Mize hit a long homer. Outfielder Buster Maynard was ordered to bed due to influenza.
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Radio Program Schedule Adjustments Across Time Zones
Late network corrections affect the day’s program lineup listing serials dramas music news and quizzes. The schedule shows exchanges and repeats across time slots from 6:00 p.m. to after 11:00 p.m. with a focus on serials radio plays and variety shows across networks CBS ABC and MBS.
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Catawba Idle in Circuit. Indians Face Davidson Tuesday Night
Catawba has no conference games this week but will host Davidson in Kannapolis Tuesday night. Other State teams prepare for Atlantic Christian at Guilford and Atlantic Christian at Elon midweek. The season ended for most teams last week with North Carolina’s Tar Heels leading at 26 wins.
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Carolinas Box in Champ Ready To Invade New York
Asheville's Dick Young and Cher Point Marines' Joe Discepoli head the Carolinas Golden Gloves boxing team for a weekend trip to New York for the Tournament of Champions. Cherry Point Marines won the open division while two champions emerged in Discepoli and John ret Seas 13th d or ty. Jimmy Calcutt and Jimmy Hemell from the Whites also placed in open class as other regional boxers competed.
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Definition of Hurricane Threshold in Weather Bureau Terms
The rule states a storm becomes a hurricane only when its sustained winds exceed 75 miles per hour. This criterion defines the classification used by the weather bureau for tropical cyclones.
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