Duke Loses Title Battle to Alabama in Southern Tourney
Duke Blue Devils miss the Southern Conference crown as Alabama wins the title. AP all star selections include Duke’s Hood and McBrayer on the first team with Alabama’s Werber earning a center spot. Second team features Duke’s Smith and Croson along with selections from Kentucky Tennessee and Alabama.
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Alabama Reigns as Southern Conference Champion
In Atlanta on March 5, Alabama Crimson cagers defeated Duke Blue Devils 31 to 24 to claim the Southern Conference tournament title. Alabama built an early 11–2 lead, with Duke rallying late in the game but failing to overcome the Crimson defense and sharp shooting from Laney Wambsganss and Smith. Alabama finished the season undefeated in regular play with eleven straight wins and fifteen conference victories.
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Mills and Knox Clash Tonight for ILB Half Title
Thomas Mills and Knox face off at 9 tonight on the court to decide the half championship in the Industrial Basketball League. Adams-Millis drew a bye and will meet tonight’s winner to determine the half winner after a tie in the final half. Knox previously led the first half race over Thomas Mills in an exciting contest.
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Parade New Back in Game Saturday
Chapel Hill March 5 The Monogram Rookie clash will preview 1930 Tar Heel backfields at Kenan Stadium Saturday at 2 pm Fans expect new stars to fill the shoes of graduates Ward Spaulding and Jackson Jimmy Moore Peacock Chandler Croom Jackson White and other freshmen show promise at left and right halfbacks with four rookie fullback prospects McAlister McNeil Suggs among them
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Duke Defeats Alabama In Final Round Clash At Tournament
Duke advances to the final by beating Louisiana State 43 to 34 Georgia Tech 44 to 35 and Kentucky 37 to 32. The heavy loss to Kentucky left the Devils worn for the title game with lineups featuring Rogers Garber Councillor Croson Werber Farley Shaw and Alabama’s Laney Hood Wambgan Kimbrough among others.
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Purdue Poised to Sweep Big Nine Conference Schedule
Lafayette Ind Purdue appears set to win the Western Conference title without a defeat as its 10 game slate excludes Wisconsin and Indiana two major rivals. Michigan has one loss this season and Purdue beat them in Ann Arbor on March 3. Remaining games include Minnesota Chicago Northwestern and Ohio State in the lower bracket.
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Branch to Call Signals in Mono gram Rookie Game
Chapel Hill March 4 The Tar Heel quarterback Little Johnny Branch may call signals for the Mono gram Rookie game Saturday, capping the 1930 winter practice for the Tar Heels with a strong showing in the close of winter drills.
Deer bot fly speeds rival rifle bullet travel
A historical note reports the deer bot-fly can reach speeds of 815 miles per hour, nearly matching a rifle bullet, illustrating surprising insect velocity.
Giants Holdout Signs And Players Report To Camp
In spring training updates from multiple camps, Travis Jackson agreed to terms with the Giants while Larry Benton signaled attendance. The Phillies see gradual unsigned regulars, and Yankees reveal rookies Ben Chapman and Dusty Cooke nearing first team. Al Simmons and Max Bishop receive extra rest as Connie Mack splits workouts. Evans heads to California for Lew Fonseca’s health news. Wes Ferrell accepts his contract and Braves open season with a six or seven inning scrimmage.
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White Sox Holdouts Explain Training Ground Absence
Mystery over Willie Kamm Alex Metzler Smead Jolley and Art Shires not reporting to the White Sox training grounds has been explained. All are holdouts except Jolley who has signed but is stalled on the coast seeking part of his 50 000 purchase price from the San Francisco Coast league club.
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Pirates sign Roy Frazier from Oakland
In Jaso Robles California Sam Dreyfuss announced the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Oakland outfielder Roy Frazier. Palm Beach Florida first Browns infield practice set with regular shortstop Ralph Kross held out. Roetz to fill at short with Melillo at second as Lu Blue anchors first base and Sammy Hale at the other corner.
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Spring Training Opens With Cardinals Prospects Mix
Charley Gelbert and Sparky Adams impressed about 50 St. Louis Cardinals hopefuls at the training camp as Blando Florida notes Jack May rejoining Reds camp. In New Orleans Billy emails GM signals end of holdout as pitching staff gathers.
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Cubs Manager McCarthy Recruits Pitchers for Exhibition
Catalina Island report says Joe McCarthy of the Chicago Cubs is devoting most of his time to recruiting pitchers for the upcoming exhibition series with Los Angeles this weekend.
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Southern Conference wrestling tournament at VMI in Lexington
The Southern Conference hosts a wrestling tournament at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington with Washington and Lee and VMI meeting in competition for the first time in years. Referee Bill Bailey of the local Y M C A departs Friday morning to oversee the event with weigh ins at noon and bouts starting at three. Final matches will occur Saturday night as dozens of southern grapplers compete.
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Bill” Bailey
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Glenna Collett Favored To Win Florida Coast Golf Event
Glenna Collett, foremon American woman golfer, was favored to win the Florida east coast tournament after qualifying with a 74 that tied the women's course record. She led a field including Virginia Van Wie Maurene Orcutt and Helen Hicks in Augustine Florida.
Duke and Alabama duel highlights in tournament title game
The contest pitted Duke center Joe Croson against Alabama’s Lindy Hood with Croson edging Hood in scoring 6 to 2. Croson was the tournament’s top scorer with 38 points in four games. Werber of Duke closely followed with 35. Kentucky’s McBrayer set a free throw record by converting 10 for 10. Duke’s strong crowd from North Carolina cheered the Blue Devils as they struggled to unleash full offense in the final.
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