Devils Top Citadel 56-37 in Southern Conference semis
Duke's Blue Devils beat The Citadel 56-37 to reach the finals, with Gordon Carver and Tommy Peters scoring 19 each. George Washington edged Davidson 47-40 in overtime to advance, while 4,000 fans watched the dramatic finish.
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Fritzie Zivic Seeks Rematch as Jack Beats Him In NY Ring
In New York on March 6, Fritzie Zivic losing a 12 round decision to Beau Jack drew 71 346 across an event that showcased rough action and controversy over a ninth round body blow judged close by referee George Walsh. Promoter Mike Jacobs flagged interest in a third bout if Armstrong or other challengers shift.
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Kepler Named Head Coach of Navy Pre-Flight Baseball
Lieut Don Kepler former major league pitcher for the Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators is named head coach of the U S Navy Pre-Flight baseball team at Chapel Hill. Assistants Hassett Appleton and Sabo join the staff as practices begin on Emerson field with 1875 cadets eligible to try out.
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Wartime Sports Roundup Shows Quirky War Effort Touches
A wartime sports column surveys oddities from a March 6 edition with notes on hurdle defending Tom Dodd avoiding exams, Fritzie Zivic title context, a shrinking gate, and fan aid with pins. It mentions Johnny Mooney guest, Kenny Saliers dribble style, Dorothy Goos skating progress, Mauriello–Bivins card, and military mentions including Whitey Wilshere and Russ Letlow in boot camp.
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Johnny Greco
Morcom Aims To Win Three Event Crowns
A. Richmond Morcom of New Hampshire University seeks three titles at the NC-4A indoor meet in New York, aiming to add to his two firsts and a second from last year. Frank Dixon also figures in the competition as NYU and Fordham vie for high finishes among eastern colleges.
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Former Heavyweight Champion In Hospital With Broken Ankle
Former heavyweight champion Jess Willard is hospitalized after slipping on the pavement and breaking an ankle. He held the heavyweight title from 1915 to 1918 and now works as a night club master of ceremonies.
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Boxer from Clinton Earns Commendation at Golden Gloves
Sgt. Paul Worthy of Clinton North Carolina, a Negro boxer, received commendation from his regimental commander at Quantico Virginia for not finishing off an opponent in the Fort Mondmouth New Jersey Golden Gloves tourney. The commander praised him for preferring fair fighting with his teammates and reserving aggression for the enemy.
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Gymnastic Training Linked to Combat Flying at Iowa Pre-Flight
Lieut Hartley D Price in charge of gymnastics at the Iowa Navy Pre-Flight School says gymnastics and tumbling closely reflect combat flying demands. He cites body orientation balance and fear overcoming using high bar flying rings and trampolines. He notes rope climbing emergency extraction and adversity training as key components of the program.
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Iowa
Y Aces Edge Wildcats 29 to 14 In Midget Division
At the local YMCA the Y Aces beat the Wildcats 29 14 to stay top in the Midget Division. T C Isom led with 10 points Hartley added 8 Patterson led Wildcats with 8. Second game ABC Boys defeated Blue Ovals 20 18 Powell led with unknown score. Jr Hi Y beat Bees 45 20 Anderson Brewer 11 each Kirby 10. Junior High School Jr varsity over Tico 23 16 Craven 5 Von Drehle 6.
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Helen Jacobs Sought War Job Now With The WAVES
Apprentice Seaman Helen Jacobs joins the WAVES at Smith College. She trains hard for a real war job, balancing room inspections, eight mile drills, and tough classes, while pursuing writing and historical research as personal interests.
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Blue Devils edge ahead with halftime 12 6 score
In a game with Yarborough F 1022 Totale a 0 9 2, Blue Devils lead 12 6 at half. Free throws by Yarborough Jones McDonald Dennis Wade Reid add to the tally. officials Lee and Hawke. Jr Varsity notes include Byerly Kearns Wood Thomas Stone Kellam Glasner and officials McDowell Byrd.
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Holiday Sets Out To Get Swim Crown
EVANSTON J March 6 Harry Holiday a 19 year old University of Michigan sophomore aims to capture the backstroke title challenging Adolph Kiefer. Coach Mat Mann says the 6 foot 5 inch 200 pound backstroker has great potentialities and has mentored him since he left Mercersburg academy.
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University of Michigan
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Mat Mann
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Mercersburg
Toronto
Heliday
Trojans End UCLA Streak With 43rd Straight Losses
USC Trojans beat UCLA 42 37 to halt the Bruins 43 game streak in a key coast conference clash. The game also dented USC's perfect conference record as UCLA sought a surprise upset.
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