Nation's Cagers Facing Disasterous Week
Upsets already toll the top college basketball teams as a week of pivotal conference clashes looms. Cornell and Dartmouth clash in the Ivy. Villanova meets Seton Hall. Duquesne invades Ohio State. plus Florida, Kentucky, Ohio State, Nebraska and Arkansas among others in key showdowns across major conferences.
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Salisbury Next On Bison State
The Western Conference crown may hinge on the Salisbury game as the Black Bison host the Salisbury Yellow Jackets at 8 p.m. tomorrow. Salisbury, rebuilding from last season, poses a tough test after beating Asheville and top opponents, while High Point eyes relief from a slump before road trips to Gastonia and Asheville.
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George Zuras Emerges as Key Scorer for High Point Panthers
Washington D C native George Zuras, sophomore forward for High Point College, has become a regular scorer this season, lifting the Panthers in recent games at Guil and Catawba. His pivot shot and solid passing complement coach Virgil Yow's fast, smooth offense, potentially shifting emphasis away from Hilliard Nance.
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Washington Boys
Panthers
Catawba
Virgil
Abe
Hilliard Nance
Eorge
Vir- Yow
Jorge
Nick E
High Point College
Aths
Washington
Enid
Russ Lombardy
Satsulli
Francis Fletcher
Nick Itzouris
Chatham Sketeers Edge Adams-Millis in Point Thriller
The Chatham sketeers defeated the Adams-Millis cagers 63 to 31 Saturday night to clinch the victory.
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The
Enterprise
Chatham Sketeers
BLOCK THAT BASKET First illustrated article on defense
Article by JEPF CARLIN notes that basketball defense is often neglected by players and coaches. It explains techniques for guarding cutters, moving across the lane, and meeting an offensive player squarely to block or hinder shots. NEAT: Loose guarding.
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Jepf Carlin
Heie
Week's Sports Roundup from New York
The column notes King Larry McPhail plans a 10 cent slice push as talks of reviving a New Orleans trip unfold. Boston College football schedule has two open dates for a potential Fordham series. Cubs feature a 1 player roster and Wilson graces the scene. Mississippi’s 350 winner noted. Virginia Lee Graham, 12, hits .300 and plays second base and boys' basketball in Wyoming Illinois. Ancil Hoffman predicts Baer will not fight Louis again until Louis restores his rep.
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Seasons and Reasons in Ohio High School Football
The Ohio High School Football Coaches Association lags behind Paul Brown for a state job but praises his Massillon teams as dominant. Some players long for a state championship and a rare success in recent years.
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Paul Brown
Paul
Massillon
Local baseball figure to retire after mixed career
A long time coach and manager known for tuning teams in Falls Idaho and Spokane announces retirement. His first two seasons saw pennant success with Eddie Leishman backing in early careers. The note mentions Devil's Slide and Utah sandlot championship along with Minter City as part of the era.
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Eddie Leishman
Falls
Idaho
Spokane
Utah
Minter City
Eagles coach hunt fuels Bell bid for winners
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin notes Bert Bell is still seeking a Philadelphia Eagles coach with a strong sound name. If hired, he would bring his football crew to the team to build a winning unit.
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Lynn CC. Doyle
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Bert Bell
Philadelphia Eagle
A Few on the House of Song and Sports Moves
A collage of notes reports Billy Conn’s Florida trip for a ride, Yale naming a non graduate as coach, Lou Ambers welterweight campaign in Barre Vermont with Tony Canzoneri as third man, Paul Waner sensing slow market for 38 year olds, and Branch Rickey boosting the Cardinals by 350000 dollars in 1940.
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Billy Conn
Florida
Yale
Lou Ambers
Eddie Conn
Barre
Lou
Tony Canzoneri
Paul Waner
Branch Rickey
Madison Square Garden Seeks Talent for Honest Wrestling
Advertising note reports Madison Square Garden ongoing search for wrestlers to headline its honest wrestling circuit. Mention highlights talent scouts seeking athletes with marketable appeal and ring presence for upcoming events.
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Madison Square Garden
Honest wrestling supporters invite to watch Lion grapplers
Bob Harron invites readers to drop by and warm up for the noble experiment by watching the Lion grapplers. The paid notice lists seven supporters under Friends of Honest Wrestling.
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Honest Wrestling
Patrick Edward Comiskey Rooting and Tooting Association Disbands
A public notice states that the Patrick Edward Comiskey Rooting and Tooting Association has disbanded. No further details on reasons or consequences are provided.
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Patrick Edward Comiskey
Kovacs Wins Dixie Tennis Crown Over Alloo in Tampa
Frank Kovacs of Oakland captured the 1940 Dixie tennis title with a 6-0 6-3 6-2 victory over Eddie Alloo of Rollins College in the final. Alloo had upset Jack Kramer Bryan Grant and Bobby Riggs to reach the final, defeating top contenders en route to the championship match.
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Atlanta
Bobby Riggs
Chicago
Entry deadline tonight for Tri-State Golden Gloves tourney
Ken Stephens released the full entry list of boxers from Virginia and the Carolinas for the Tri-State Golden Gloves event opening Thursday night. A midnight cutoff for entrants was announced, with the Mercury Athletic Club planning a 7 PM meeting at the Elwood Hotel to finalize details and push toward about 56 entries including notable AAU champions and a mix of novice and open classes.
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Mercury Athletic Club
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Stephens
Hoppe Recaptures Balkline Title Despite Illness
Willie Hoppe, 53, defies flu and aging to contend in the 18.1 balkline world championship in Chicago. The New Yorker, famed as a billiards great, rallied after a weak start to reclaim top honors and extend his dominant career, aided by rigorous training and single-shot repetition.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt
San Francisco
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Missouri
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Chicago
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White House
Jake” Schaefer
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Boxing Board Seeks Control Ahead of New York Clash
The National Boxing Association plans stronger rules and penalties to unify champions and contenders. Joe Tunner aims to build N B A power, expand into Pennsylvania and California, and challenge the New York commission, with Abe Greene likely to lead the push into New York.
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Milwaukee Journal
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New York Commission
Milwaukee
Joe Tuiner
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Sion
Tunner
Abe Greene
Paterson
New Jersey
Greene
New York
Sardis Drops Big Loss to Batesville in District Match
Sardis basketball was outmatched as Batesville powered to a 126 to 44 victory. Sardis managed 44 points while Batesville surged ahead with a dominant offensive showing and strong defense.
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Batesville Independents
Illinois draws larger crowds in 1940 football season
Illinois drew 32 000 more spectators in 1940 than 1939 despite not winning a conference game. Illinois State Normal, Urbana, Jan 11.
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