Georgia, North Carolina in Southern Conference final
Georgia and North Carolina University reach the Southern conference basketball final after Georgia defeats Duke and UNC overpowers Auburn in semifinal play. Duke and North Carolina showcase fast offense and strong defense as fans anticipate a sellout championship clash tonight.
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Georgia
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Durham
Raleigh to meet Charlotte for state high school title
Raleigh clinched the eastern conference final with a 16 to 9 win over Wilmington and will play western winner Charlotte for the class high school state championship in Chapel Hill. Yadkinville and Trenton vie tonight for the class B state crown.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
Raleigh
Wilmington
Charlotte
Yadkinville
Trenton
High Point Girls Baskeball Ends 2nd Undefeated Season
The High Point high school girls basketball team coached by Mildred Walker completed a 10 game season undefeated, scoring 574 to 205 total for opponents. Patricia Hall led with 244 points, supported by McKee 137 and Burn 71 as the squad showcased fast pace, teamwork, and clean hard play.
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High Point
Lexington
King
Greensboro
Winston
Leaksville
Alexander Wilson
Old Town
Walnut Cove
Randleman
Pilot Mountain
Oppon
Patricia Hall
Hall
McKee
Blackburn
Cecil
Callihan
Stephens
Spry
Spring Training Camps Open Across The South
Baseball camps opened with various teams reporting for workouts and signings. Players arriving include Bobby Burke with Carl Reynolds and Buddy Myer in Biloxi. Waite Hoyt in Clearwater. Luke Appling arriving delayed in Mineral Wells. five Phillies at Fort Myers. Reds still negotiating holdouts. Indians second squad joining camp in New Orleans.
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Biloxi
Miss
Bobby Burke
Washington Senators
Carl Reynolds
Chicago
Buddy Myer
Mineral Wells
Tex
Luke Appling
Chicago White Sox
Lou Comiskey
Appling
New Orleans
Mar
Cleveland Indians
Roger Peckinpaugh
Babe Ruth Begins Active Yankee Training in Florida
Babe Ruth has started active training with the New York Yankees in St. Petersburg Florida though he remains unsigned. He worked out with teammates and presumably will compete for a roster spot as spring sessions begin.
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ST. Petersburg
Fila
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New York Yankees
Baseball Camps Open With Star Arrivals Across West
Bill Terry arrives at the Giants camp as others drill with McGraw’s infield Sam Leslie works at first base. Bucky Harris begins Tigers workouts at Stanford with team on the field within minutes. Cubs president William L. Veeck visits Catalina to aid Hornsby’s rebuilding plan. Waner brothers Ewe ton and Traynor reach Paso Robles after Olympic benefit game stops.
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Mar
Bill Terry
Giants
John McGraw
Sam Leslie
Terry
Palo Alto
Calif
Bucky Harris
Detroit Tigers
Harris
Stanford University
Paso Robles
Paul
Lloyd Waner
Steve Ewetonic
Pie Traynor
Pittsburgh Pirates
Annual Spring Golf Tourney Enters Its Semi Finals Today
In Pinehurst North Carolina Eric D Thomson of Springfield Massachusetts faces Jimmy Robbins of Merion Pennsylvania in the semi finals of the annual spring golf tourney. In the other bracket Robert G Morrison of Pittsburgh and E B C Keating of New York advanced after Joe Miller of New York defaulted. Thomson beat Frederick Holmes on the 19th hole while Morrison defeated H B Lovell and Robbins beat Philip Stevenson 3 and 2.
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N. C
Eric D. Thomson
Springfield
Mass
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Merion
Robert G. Morrison
Pitsburgh
E B. C. Keating
New York
Joe Miller
Thomson
Frederick Holmes
Milwaukee
Morrison
H. B. Lovell
Boston
Robbins
Princeton
Philip Stevenson
Salvation Army cagers win two decisive home games
The Salvation Army teams dominated last night on their home floor. The Army girls defeated the high school junior class Jassiee 39 to 11, with Welch and Darby each scoring 16 and Stout adding seven. The Army boys beat the Rangers 49 to 14, Lilly and Steele leading with 12 points each.
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Darby
Stout
Hauser
Dixon
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Rangers
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Steele
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West End Club takes two of three from City Stores in league play
In Monday Commercial league action West End defeated City Stores two games to one as Deviney posted a 137 high single and 341 high set while Hauser led City Stores with a 347 high set and Foust had 128 high single. Stehli Silke split with Postoffice. Corner 144 high single and Payne 342 high set. Postoffice 344 high set and Hoover 145 high game. Postoffice 626 pins first game, a High Point leader for Tuesday night at Lucky Strike alleys. Plans for midweek matches include a Greensboro team on Wednesday and Health Center alleys teams on Thursday.
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Greensboro
Forsyth Recreation Center
Winston-Salem
Wmen
Carnera Wins 10 Round Decision Over Charles in Paris
Primo Carnera of Italy defeated Pierre Charles of Belgium by a 10 round decision at Palais de Sports in Paris. The win follows Charles's status as a former European heavyweight champion.
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Paris
Mar
Primo Carnera
Pierre Charles
Belgium
Palais de Sports
Battalino to Meet Pettrolle in 12 Round MSG Bout
Bat Battalino former featherweight champion and Billy Pettrolle of the Express have been matched for a 12 round bout at Madison Square Garden on March 11.
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New York
Bat Battalino
Billy Petrolle
Or Express
Madison Square Garden
Leonard Does Well With First Actual Test Of His Comeback
In New York at St. Nicholas Arena Benny Leonard stages a comeback bout against Bill McMahon. Leonard, heavier than his prime, wins eight of ten rounds amid fatigue but shows skill and ring craft that hint at former glory. McMahon is rugged and young, while Ring referee Gunboat Smith scores a draw and the judges name Leonard the winner.
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New York
Mar
St. Nicholas Arena
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Bill McMahon
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Colorful Art Shires Emerges as New League Personality
The Boston Braves first baseman Art Shires, an Irish bruiser with curly hair and a big grin, returns after a year in double A. He appeals to fans with his humor but promises to play the best baseball of his life, noting a past loss of $28,000 and a personal vow to stay clean and focused.
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Thrilling Battles Set For City Court Tournament Semifinals Tonight
High Point hosts the city basketball tourney with Leonard and Younts facing Princess Cafe in the 7:30 semifinal on the Leonard and Younts floor. West End Rambling Devils meet Allen Jay High then Robbins Knitting and Cecil's Service Station play at 7:30 tomorrow to decide finalists for Friday's championship. Georgia 43 Duke 32 and N C U 52 Auburn 31 appear in noted scores.
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Foxes and quail hunters clash in North Carolina debate
A Bryson City columnist relays sportsmen concerns over fox predation on quail and birds, noting foxes’ nesting damage and arguing for action while acknowledging stray cats also harm wildlife. Rutherford county efforts to shelter denning foxes draw support, amid broader calls to eradicate predatory game.
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Sir Reynard
David Lindsey
Spindale
Waltonian Council of
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Rutherford County
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