Zimmerman Sets 13 Feet 3 3 4 Inch Pole Vault Mark
Tulane halfback Don Zimmerman starred as a pole vaulter at the southern conference indoor games in Chapel Hill. He cleared 13 feet 3 3 4 inches, breaking the meet record and boosting Olympic eligibility talk. North Carolina won the team title with 24 6 7 points, followed by LSU and others.
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United States
Ruble
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Bostick
South Carolina
Bagby
Boy’s High of
Atlanta
William and Mary
Swamp township farmer injured in bicycle auto crash
A Dunn area farmer was struck by an automobile driven by Mike Adams, a Dunn cafe operator. The coroner's inquest found the accident unavoidable and Adams was released. The incident occurred near here today.
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Lumberton
G. Owen Swamp
Mike Adams
Dunn Cafe
Ohio Farmers Use More Fertilizer Than Any Other Corn Belt State
Ohio farmers apply more fertilizer than farmers in any other corn belt state. The statement highlights the high input use by agricultural producers in Ohio and underscores regional farming practices.
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Ohio
Cubs Player Transitions From Pitcher To First Baseman
McGraw names Mooney a starting pitcher this season while hints suggest a shift to first base for the 32-year-old rookie with Foxx on third. The piece recalls Mooney’s 1981 pitching record helping the Giants place second and notes Cub outfielder discovery on Catalina Island.
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Foxx
Giants
McGraw
Mooney
Trial Set For Island Murder Case on March 28
Honolulu March 5 The trial of Mrs Granville Fortescue Lieutenant Thomas H Massie and two naval enlisted men charged with second degree murder of Joseph Kahahawai was set for March 28 Circuit Judge A M Cristy refused a defense request to postpone until April 11 to allow Clarence Darrow to join the defense.
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Granville Fortescue
Thomas H. Massie
Joseph Kahahawai
Massie
A. M. Cristy
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Athletics Far From Being Out Of Running Look Hot This Year
In Fort Myers on March 7 1932 the Philadelphia Athletics appear stronger than ever with star players Mack keeps the lineup from last season and a strong pitching crop including Krausse Bowman and Cain. Foxx Roettger and Dykes anchor the infield as prospects like Grove Earnshaw Walberg Mahaffey vie for rotation spots.
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Philadelphia Athletics
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Martin
Athletics
New York Yankees
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Oscar Roettger
Foxx
Bishop
Williams
A’s
Lew Krausse
Philadelphia
Joe Bowman
Portland
Krausse
Mack
Grove
Earnshaw
Walberg
Mahaffey
Merrit Cain
Harrisburg
Coleman
Spring Training Notes From Florida and California
Reports from multiple camps show Reds batting woes and a 6 to 9 win with a home run by Mickey Heath and a Gene Moore triple. Pirates managers anticipate heavy hitting in 1932 after eight for 14 by Adam Comorosky. Goose Goslin signs with Browns while Indians beat Pelicans 10 to 5 in New Orleans. Cubs balance split with Giants and Cubs begin learning. Phillies open camp with two teams in Winter Haven led by Gene Connell against Al Todd’s squad.
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Gene Moore
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Calif
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Gus Suhr
Butch” Simas
St. Mary’s
West Palm Beach, Frs
St. Louis Browns
Goose Goslin
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Winter Haven
Fla
Phillies
Gene Connell
al Todd
Dodgers Seek Cuccinello Or Stripp In Trade Talks
Brooklyn Dodgers remain active in trades seeking either Tony Cuccinello or Joe Stripp who are held by the Cincinnati Redlegs. Cincinnati holdouts noted as potential targets. The move signals continuing roster reshaping amid spring activity.
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Clearwater
Fila
Brooklyn Dodgers
Tony Cuccinello
Joe Stripp
Cincinnati Red
Washington Senators Seek Entire Squad Report
In Biloxi Mississippi on March 6 Manager Walter Johnson ordered every player to report for 1932 spring training. The one lingering question was whether Heinie Manush would appear as he has not yet signed his contract.
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Biloxi
Mirs
Washington Senators
Walter Johnson
Heinie Manush
Ed Coleman Slugger to Back Up Bing Miller in A’s Outfield
Ed Coleman from Portland will understudy Bing Miller in right field as Ed Simmons and Mule Haas return to full health with no challengers for the other outfield jobs. Mickey Cochrane, recovered from various illnesses, is ready to lead the pace and spirit. Behind the plate, John Heving and newcomer Ed Madjeski from Harrisburg are the reserve catchers.
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Portland
Bing Miller
Simmons
Mule Haas
Qouren
Mickey Cochrane
A’s
John Heving
Ed Madjeski
Harrisburg
Smedley D. Butler's Daughter Weds In Splendid Rite
Miss Ethel Peters Butler daughter of Major General Smedley D. Butler and Lieutenant John W. Wehle Marine Corps married in a Bristling display at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church West Chester Pennsylvania. About 600 guests attended including Governor Pinchot and high army and marine officers amid spring flowers and gowns.
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West Chester
Ethel Peters Butler
Smedley D. Butler
John W. Wehle
Marine Corps
Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Army
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Hunting and Fishing Facts From North Carolina and Nation
A North Carolina column summarizing national hunting and fishing statistics from the Associated Press, including estimates of 13 million frequent outdoor participants, license totals, and wildlife figures. It reports on the Asheboro game farm, Currituck Sound swans, and a welfare of wildlife. includes a user letter about minnows surviving in an air tight pail and a note on shipped tropical fish.
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Morris Ackerman
United States
U. S. Senate
Wildlife Committee
Nevada
Aurora
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Currituck Sound
Asheboro
Mahatama Gandhi
India
Michigan
Oteen
Charles M. Webb
West Virginia
Mr. Webb
North Carolina
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