Newcomers Add to High Point Y M C A Gold Meet Entries
Three new teams join the High Point Y M C A Gold Medal basketball tournament as entrants. Greensboro Coca Cola, Elon Stars, and Denton High School bring the field to several clubs with the first round set for Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the local Y hardwood. Officials promise a full first round pairing release tomorrow with classes A and C details to follow.
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Igh Point Y. M. C. A
Ay Intheri
High Point College
Ed Farlow
Karlie Kearns
Furmantar
Clayton Steele
McFadden Heads All-Tournament Team In Southern Meet
Jemson's Tigers win the Southern Conference tournament with Banks McFadden of Clemson as the lone repeat first- team pick. Maryland places three on the squad and Duke one, with McFaddenDukes top scorer posting 52 points across the event.
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Raleigh
Jemson
Tigers
Uthern
Eam
Bank McFadden
McFadden
North Carolina
Wake Forest Deacos
Davidson
Aryland
Clemson
Hich
Tourment
Maryland
Duke
Eams
Eddie Johnson
Germantown
George DeWitt
Washington
D. C
Banks McFadden
Great Falls
George Knepley
Altoona
Ed Swindell
Gurham
N. C
Jim Waller
Wake Forest
Nashville
Tenn
Bill Mann
Clemson Tigers
N.C
Thurston Bagwell
Mouse Rawls
Barney Coyle
George Coakley
Stanley Lancaster
Bob Moorman
Wister Jackson
Henry Buchanan
Joe Davis
Gene Flatham
Jack Bryce
Open-bound stance sparks push for women golfers pro status
Mrs Opal Hill of Kansas City advocates opening all Omen’s Invitational events to professionals to widen opportunity. She notes many top women players favor open tournaments so amateurs who cannot afford to play could turn pro and keep competing. The USGA has raised concerns about amateurs accepting perks while in invitational events.
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Pinehurst
Pal Hill
Kansas City
Moon once far closer to Earth than today
The text notes the Moon was much nearer the Earth in the past and, as it drifts away, it lengthens the lunar month over time. It presents a historical view of lunar recession and its effect on month length.
All America Could Be Highlighted by Willcoxon and Budge Opener
Roundup notes Jim Willcoxon of Colorado as a leading candidate for a mythical All America basketball team. The Budge Perry opener in Madison Square Garden is tipped at 7.70 dollars. Various sport and sports-business tidbits fill the page with players, managers, and upcoming events across baseball boxing and college hoops.
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New York
Jim Willcoxon
U. of Colorado
Don Budge
Fred Perry
San Francisco
Los Angeles
W. G. Bramham
Tony Canzoneri
Mike
Pedro Montanez
State to plant 100000 long leaf pine seedlings
Raleigh March 6 The state will plant 100000 long leaf pine seedlings in the Bladen county land reclamation area. State Forester J S Holmes announced the plan and said the seedlings will come from the state forest nursery.
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Raleigh
Bladen County
J. S. Holmes
State Forest Nursery
College Basketball Title Races See Upsets Tighten Contests
The March 6 report notes six of eleven major conferences have decided champions as upsets push back final determinations. Clemson Kentucky Ohio State Texas Oregon lead their leagues while tie possibilities loom in the Big Ten Missouri Valley and Eastern circuits. The piece also recalls Plymouth Colony’s first marriage in 1621.
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Clemson
North Carolina
Wake Forest
Davidson
Maryland
Kentucky
Mississippi
Louisiana State
Tennessee
Ohio State
Michian
Purdue
Indiana
Michigan
Texas
Texas A
Arkansas
Rice
Oregon
Warhington
Laddie Gale
George Ziesenfuss
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Big Sun
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Drake
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Field Trials Open With Hounds At Grand Junction
Four topflight bird dogs competed in the National Championship field trials in Grand Junction Tennessee with two potential champions among them. Lady Norias owned by Albert D Noe Jr and Lawless Boy from Dr H E Longsdorf prepared for the morning race. Afternoon heats featured Doctors Blue Boy of Homer K Jones and Homewood Flying Dutchman of H M Curry. rain delayed the day’s runs from Saturday.
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Lady Norias
Albert D. Noe, Jr
Jackson
Lawless Boy
Lawless How
Doctor's Blue Boy
Homer K. Jones
Memphis
Homewood Flying Dutchman
H. M. Curry
Waynesboro
Panthers Prepare For National Intercollegiate Tournament
High Point Panthers coach Virgil Yow locks Harrison gym for secret three day drills before the National Intercollegiate tourney in Kansas City. The team, idle last week, will train and play a public scrimmage before joining 32 teams in the national event. players Towery Hester Nance Samet Hampton lead a fast, disciplined attack and sturdy man to man defense.
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Panthers
Virgil Yow
Harrison Gym
Kansas City
Towery
Hester
Nance
Samet
Hugh Hampton
Yow
National Intercollegiate Championship fans eye High Point entry
Officials announced High Point college would enter the 1939 national basketball title race to be held at the Municipal Auditorium March 13 18. Defending champs Central State Teachers College Warrensburg Missouri join a strong field including Kentucky State Mississippi Delta State St Ambrose Wayne University and Glenville College. The tournament features 400 athletes and coaches with national title honors at stake. Taft era note recalls 48 United States states and 1912 statehood.
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Kansas City
High Point College
Municipal Auditorium
North Carolina
Dixie Lads
High Point
Southland
Central State Teachers College of
Warrensburg
Mules
Missouri Athletic Association
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Davenport
Iowa
Wayne University of Detroit
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W. Va
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Mississippi
Wayne
S. Wayne University
Glenville College
Cunningham Ready For K. Of C. Games
Glenn Cunningham prepared for the Knights of Columbus indoor track finale at Madison Square Garden. The New York meet Saturday night would showcase top rivals and mark the season’s champions and record setters, with Cunningham’s name leading the field.
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Glenn Cunningham
Knights of Columbus
Madison Square Garden
Cunningham
Reynolds boat trails in St Pete Havana race
In St Petersburg Florida March 6 the Wakiva owned by Harkness Edwards of New York led the St Petersburg Havana yacht race with the 55 foot Blitzen skippered by R J Reynolds Jr of Winston-Salem trailing two miles behind at dusk. The fleet of 11 was racing toward the finish opposite Morro Castle as darkness fell.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Monroe Long Dies in Auto Crash Near Linville Falls
Monroe Long aged 27 of Ashford was killed when his car left a highway near Linville Falls and plunged down a 150 foot embankment yesterday. The crash occurred in Cheash Tennessee with authorities reporting the fatality.
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Marion
Monroe Long
Ashford
Linville Falls
Movie Attendance in the United States Reaches One-Fifth Daily
A historical note reports that one fifth of the U S population attends films each day, reflecting broad cinema interest. The statistic highlights the cultural reach of movies and implies significant daily cinema turnout across the nation.
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United States
Baseball Camp and Holdout Notes Across Spring Training
Hal Trosky will arrive late to the Cleveland Indians camp in New Orleans as a new infielder joins the Trosky household in Norway Iowa. Joe McCarthy and the Yankees react to Spud Chandler’s season ending injury while discussing finishing pitchers. Horace Stoneham brings Giants and Jersey City farm club to Baton Rouge as MLB spring workouts begin. Buddy Myer unsigned remains a holdout. Clark Griffith says signing will go smoothly. Sam Breadon declares no Medwick trade amid holdout rumors.
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New Orleans
Hal Trosky
Cleveland Indians
Trosky
Norway
Iowa
Indians
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Joe McCarthy
New York Yankees
Spurgeon
Spud) Chandler
McCarthy
Joe
Baton Rouge
Wla
Horace Stoneham
Louisiana
New York Giants
Jersey City
Myer
Orlando
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Buddy Myer
Red Sox Hold Double Workout in Sarasota Camp
Boston Red Sox held a double workout in Sarasota Florida as their Sunday off was the only break in camp. Players worked on conditioning and drills with focus on early season readiness and roster evaluation.
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Sarasota
Fla
Boston Red Sockers
Reds to carry five outfielders this season
Manager Bill McKechnie in Tampa says Cincinnati Reds will use only five outfielders this year. Stanley Bordagaray and Tony Bongy compete for the lone available spot in spring camp.
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Tampa
Fla
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati Reds
Stanley Bordagaray
Tony Bongy
Phoolish Phill Airs Frustration Over Phillies Hitting
In New Braunfels Texas Phoolish Phill reports Doc Prothro disappointed by Phillies regulars at the first training camp game with their swings lacking snap and being fooled by easy pitches.
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Phoolish Phill
New Braunfels, Tex
Phillies
Doc Prothro
Tigers Begin Florida Camp With Rigorous Week
Detroit Tigers prepare in Lakeland Florida for a demanding training week as the entire squad reports for camp.
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Lakeland
Fla
Detroit Tigers
Cavaretta Set to Start at First for Cubs in Avalon
Chicago Cubs first baseman candidate Phil Cavaretta works out at Avalon California with observers noting manager Gabby Hartnett may award him the starting job over Rip Collins.
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Avalon
Calif
Phil Cavaretta
Chicago Cubs
Gabby Hartnett
Rip Collins
Bees Return to Practice With Split Session in Bradenton
Boston Bees reset after rest and began a fresh two session practice in Bradenton Florida with rookies scheduled in the morning and regulars later in the day as they prepare for upcoming games.
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Bradenton
Fla
Boston
Bees
Debs Garris Returns to Workout in Spring Baseball Shuffle
Debs Garris, reportedly ousted from left field by Al Simmons, appeared in uniform for his first workout and was moved into a fight for the third base job.
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Debs Garris
al Simmons
Athletics win sparked by Mack call in intramural game
Connie Mack labeled Philadelphia Athletics' intramural opener a huge success as Lake Charles reports the event and its early praise.
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Lake Charles
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
White Sox groom McNair for second base in Hayes absence
Chicago uses Eric McNair at second while Jack Hayes recovers from knee surgery. Luke Appling was due today, leaving Gerald Walker still out of the lineup.
Dodgers manager hints Stainback in outfield over Rosen
Brooklyn manager Leo Durocher said he would likely start Tuck Stainback in the outfield ahead of Goody Rosen, arguing Stainback’s performance last year helped the team reach 500 ball and a first division pace.
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Clearwater
Fla
Leo Durocher
Brooklyn Dodgers
Pitt Football Coach Sutherland Resigns After 15 Years
Chancellor Bowman accepted Dr. John Bain Sutherland's immediate resignation as Pitt head football coach. The move ends a turbulent two years over athletic policy with unclear next steps and future plans, including potential options at Mississippi State or remaining on the faculty.
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John G. Bowman
John Bain
Jock) Sutherland
University of Pittsburgh
Wick Temple Pittsburgh
Pitt Panthers
Sutherland
Bowman
Jock
Pitt
Mississippi State
Panthers
Charley Bowser
Tommy Davies
Scranton University
Bill Kern
Carnegie Tech
Andy Gustafson
Dartmouth
Farrell Klein Upsetters Reach Second Round in Four Ball
In Coral Gables Johnny Farrell and Willie Klein advance to the second round of the $5,000 International four ball. They defeated Dick Metz and Ky Laffoon after last year’s first round victory over Ralph Guldahl and Sam Snead. Other quarterfinals draw Lawson Little and Tony Manero versus the upsetters, with Craig Wood Bill Burke vs Snead Guldahl, Denny Shute Ben Hogan vs Horton Smith Paul Runyan, and Johnny Revolta Henry Picard against E J Dutch Harrison Ray Mangrum.
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Coral Gables
Fla
Johnny Farrell
Willie Klein
Farrell
Klein
Ralph Guldah
Sam Snead
Dick Metz
Ky Laffoon
Metz
Laffoon
Lawson Little
Tony Manero
Craig Wood
Bill Burke
Snead
Guldahl
Denny Shute
Ben Hogan
Horton Smith
Paul Runyan
Johnny Revolta
Henry Picard
E. J
Dutch) Harrison
Ray Mangrum
John Howard Payne Wrote Home Sweet Home in Paris 1822
John Howard Payne penned the song Home Sweet Home during a stay in Paris in 1822, reflecting his creative work while abroad.
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John Howard Payne
Paris
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