Washington and Lee Defeats Carolina for Cage Title
Spessard, a 6 foot 7 inch center, led Washington and Lee to a 44 to 33 victory over North Carolina to claim the Southern Conference basketball championship in Raleigh. The Generals built a 22-16 halftime lead as UNC struggled from long range and were held in check by strong Generals defense.
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White Phantoms
Generals
Raleigh
Bob Spessard
Washington and Lee Tonight
University of North Carolina
North Carolina High School Baseball Entries Hit 61
Seventy six teams entered the Class A and B divisions with 41 Eastern Class B teams leading. Western Class B lanes include 19 teams as Raleigh Durham Fayetteville Rocky Mount Wilson Greenville lead Eastern A. Western A opens April 2 with High Point vs Winston-Salem, followed by Greensboro vs High Point on April 6. The two Western A groups play within themselves to determine a regional winner for a three game series.
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Chapel Hill
North Carolina
E. R. Rankin
North Carolina High School Athletic Association
Raleigh
Durham
Fayetteville
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Greenville
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Gastonia
High Point
Burlington
Bethany
Cumberland
Twin City
U S Junior Chamber Concludes Annual Convention
The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce wrapped up its annual convention in Charlotte with remarks by Senator Reynolds and Walter Holman. Norfolk won two cups for best attendance and outstanding civic work. Atlanta had a large delegation as the 1938 convention hosts. Reynolds urged immigration registration and policies to “keep America for Americans.”
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Charlotte
States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Alose
R. Reynolds
Walter Holman
National Organization
Norfolk
Virginia
Reynolds
Congress
America
Archie San Romani Beats Cunningham in Bankers Mile
Archie San Romani of Emporia Kansas State Teachers College upset Glenn Cunningham in the Bankers mile at the Chicago Relays. The event drew about 8,000 spectators at the International Amphitheatre with a brilliant late surge by the underdog.
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Chicago
Archie San Romani
Emporia
Kans
State Teachers College
Glenn Cunningham
Many Generals Win With Free Throws And Fouls
In a high school basketball game the William and Lee team defeated Carolina 23 to 16 at half time. Free throws were missed by several players including Carson Borries Spessard Woodward Frazier Mullis Meroney and Potts. Personal fouls were tallied for multiple players and officials Menton Loyola and Proctor of Richmond officiated.
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Spessara
Generals
Red Berries
Spessard
Tar Heels
Earl Ruth
North Carolina
Norman Iler
Bershak
Phantoms
Frazier
Meroney
Mullis
Potts
Seconons
Sun
Ronters
Tier
Berries
Virginians
Ruth
Carson
McCachren
Carolina
Revere
Ter
Virjens
Bree
Perries
Neve Zymanski
Woodward
Frasier
Pekes
N. Carolina
Potta
W. Ai
Borries
Wer
MacCachren
Boone
Menton Loyola and
Proctor
Richmond
Arrests in Lake George Boathouse Arson Case
Alfred I. Malicord 35 was seized on a fugitive warrant in Greensboro North Carolina at the request of New York police on a second degree arson charge tied to a $55,000 Hall Boat Corp boathouse fire. Jacob Lebowitz 29 of Glens Falls was jailed for grand jury action over the blaze that destroyed 20 boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Alfred I. Malicord
J. M. Keeley
New York State Police
Troy
N. Y
Malicord
UNC Star Third In Governor's Mile
In Baltimore on March 6 Joe McCluskey of New York A C won the governor's mile. UNC contributors Graham Gammon and Bill Hendrix finished second and third as Glenn Funk did not finish. William Ray of the New York Curb Exchange also won the Oriole 660 yard dash in 1 23.6, his second victory, with J Kehoe and Harvey among the runners.
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Baltimore
Joe McCluskey
New York
University of Maryland Fifth Regiment
New York A. C
Graham Gammon
Bill Hendrix
University of North Carolina
Glenn Funk
Penn A. C
William Ray
New York Curb Exchange
Hauffman
Harvey
Washington and Lee
Ray
J. Kehoe
University of Maryland
Hardy
University of Carolina
Harris Dies in Suspected Self Inflicted Shooting
Charlotte reports Richard P. Harris 45, son of late Col Wade H. Harris and longtime editor of the Charlotte Observer, found shot dead at his home. A pistol lay nearby. coroner rules death by own action. Survived by mother and sister Miss Cora Annett Harris district representative of the Federal Housing Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Hard P. Harris
Wade H. Harris
Charlotte Observer
F. D. Austin
Cora Annett
Human Epoch Marked as Beginning of Present Geologic Period
The present geologic period is typically dated from the appearance of humans on Earth and is commonly called the Human Epoch, signaling a shift in planetary history driven by human activity.
Washington and Lee Leads All Conference Picks
Washington and Lee placed three players on the All Southern Conference basketball team chosen by coaches officials and writers for the AP. Wake Forest and North Carolina each had one pick with Waller Carson Spessard Wee Ruth named to the first team. Second team includes Mann Pershak Berry Spie Podger Potts from Duke and North Carolina.
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Raleigh
Washington and Lee
Wake Forest
North Carolina
Associated Press
Waller
Carson
Spessard
Wee
Ruth
Mann
N. C. State
Pershak
Ee Berry
de Podger
Duke Potts
North Caroina
Black Secret to Clash with Big McLain in Golden Gloves
Promoter Curt Denning brings the masked Black Secret to city for the second annual Central Carolina Golden Gloves show next Friday. Black Secret faces Mayes McLain, famed All-American Indian football star, while Dixie Dick Powell meets Bob Wagner in the main event, with Powell boasting the Souths roughest grappler title.
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Curt Denning
Denning
Black Secret
Mayes McLain
McLain
Black
Dixie Dick Powell
Bob Wagner
Powell
South
Paul Murdoch
Murdoch
Glen Dawson Retires From Track To Start Business
Norman Oklahoma March 6 Glen Dawson the Olympic steeplechaser has ended a 16 year track career. He returned to the University of Oklahoma to visit friends and says he sent his spikes home to Skiatook for good and will devote himself to a business career. He declined offers to run in Chicago relays and the Cotton Bowl meets in Memphis. Dawson began track in grade school at Skiatook and set a Stillwater high school mile record of 4 31. He entered OU in 1920 and in his senior year turned to steeplechase competing for the U S in the 1932 and 1936 Olympics.
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Norman
Okla
Glen Dawson
Sam
Dawson
University of Oklahoma
John Jacobs
Tulsa Athletic Club
Skiatook
Chicago
Sea Biscuit Wins San Juan Capistrano Feature at Santa Anita
Sea Biscuit captured the $10 000 added San Juan Capistrano han dicap closing Santa Anita season race with a seven length margin. Grand Manitou ran second, Special Agent third, Indian Brook fourth. Sea Biscuit set a new track record 1 48 3 5 for the mile and one furlong distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Sea Biscuit
Grand Manitou
Special Agent
Indian Brook
Howard
San Francisco
Time Supply
Raoul Walsh
Holdout Players Hold Forth In Hot Stove Talk
SID FEDER reports on the busy hot stove scene with several potential trades. Washington may trade Buck Newsom for Lefty Gomez or Johnny Bronca and Johnny Murphy. Vince DiMaggio could shift to third for the Boston Bees. Debs Garrs may win the Reds job. Babe Herman concerns Reds. Steve O Neill gives Bill Zuker a shot with Cleveland. Lou Koupal salary talks unsettle St Louis Browns. Buck Jordan battles Bees. Johnny Allen and Johnny Allen salary issues stall Indians contacts.
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Sid Feder
New York
Hot Stovers
Washington Senators
Buck Newsom
Yankees
Lefty Gomez
Johnny Bronca
Johnny Murphy
Lefty
Vince DiMaggio
Boston Bees
Debs Garrs
Babe Herman
Cincinnati Reds
Steve O'Neill
Bill Zuker
Cleveland Indians
Matty
Alexander
Rey Caldwell
Wes Ferrell
Steve
Lou Koupal
St. Louis Browns
Charley Dressen
Bill Hallahan
Reds
Senators
Bucky Harris
Buck Jordan
Buck
Bees
Johnny Allen
Johnny
Sandhills Steeplechase Meet Draws 45 Entries
Pinehurst and Southern Pines prepare for the third annual Sandhills steeplechase next Saturday on Midland road. secretary Picard Wallach announced 45 entries across five events, with the Sandhills cup featuring top timber horses Escape Career Charioteer Fugitive and others seeking the $550 purse.
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Pinehurst
Midland Road
Southern Pines
Picard Wallach
Escape
R. K. Mellon
Pittsburgh
James K. Ryan
Camden
Henry W. Frost, Jr
Charioteer
Richard Wallach
Warrenton
Fugitive
G. H
Pete) Bostwick
New York
Indigo
Randolph Duffy
Middleburg
Mickey Owens Leads Cardinals Past Pepper Martins 8-0
Frankie Frisch sent his St. Louis Cardinals to a one sided spring training win in Daytona Beach as the Mickey Owens squad defeated Pepper Martins 8 to 0 in seven innings. Ryba Winford and Andrews held the Martins to four hits while six errors aided the victory. Si Johnson Ira Smith and Morton Cooper pitched for the Martins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daytona Beach
Fla
Frankie Frisch
St. Louis Cardinals
Mickey Owens
Pepper Martins
Mike Ryba
Jim Winford
Nate Andrews
Owens
Si Johnson
Ira Smith
Morton Cooper
Martins
Washington and Lee Wins Southern Conference Meet
Washington and Lee University retained the team championship in the 17th annual Southern Conference swimming meet in Lexington Virginia. The final medley relay sealed the victory as W and L finished with 35 points, ahead of N C State 27 Duke 28 William and Mary 21 Clemson 7 V M I 3 and Virginia Tech 1.
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Lexington
Washington and Lee University
Twombly
Tankmen
Washington and Lee
N. C. State
Duke
William and Mary
Clemson
Virginia Tech
Vaulted Defenses Guard Baik of England
Walls 50 feet deep and eight feet thick enclose the 60 vaults of the Baik of England, forming a formidable historic fortress.
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England
High Point Bisons Head to Washington & Lee Invitational
High Point high school basketball team the Black Bisons travel to Lexington Virginia for the Washington and Lee University Invitational. The quintet, Western Conference champions and North and South Carolina titleholders, faces strong national competition. Coach Wade Marlette regrets missing a chamber dinner due to the Virginia invite.
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High Point High School
Black Bisons
Lexington
Washington & Lee University
South
High Point
Greenville
North Carolina
South Carolina
Charleston
S. C
Wade Marlette
Chamber of Commerce and Civic Club
Sheraton Tel
Raleigh
Marlette
Virginia
Chamber of Commerce
Weatherly Trial Hinted For Indians Infield
NEW ORLEANS La March 6 Manager Steven ONeill of the Cleveland Indians said today he would encourage Roy Weatherly a hard hitting diminutive out fielder to try infield work during spring training He added Weatherly could handle third base or shortstop if needed likely shaping the club’s infield plans.
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New Orleans
Steven O'Neill
Cleveland Indians
Roy Weatherly
Fielder
Weatherly
O'Neill
Ramseur and Staley Win Randolph County Tourney
Ramseur Boys captured the Randolph County high school basketball title by beating Staley 24 to 18 in Asheboro. The Staley Girls claimed the division crown with an 88 to 32 win over Seagrave. Ruth Sizemore of Staley and W M Hobson of Ramseur were named captains of the girls and boys All Star teams.
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Asheboro
Ramseur
Randolph County
Staley High
Staley Girls
Seagrove
Ruth Sizemore
Staley
W. M. Hobson
Giants Fall to Almendares 4-0 in Havana
In Havana on March 6 the New York Giants were shut out 4-0 by Almendares. Hal Schumacher Cliff Melton and Clyde Castleman shared pitching duties allowing only three hits. Rudolf Fernandez had four hits for Almendares and Paired with Guerra to secure the win as weatherly and ONeill are noted for infield duties.
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Havana
New York Giants
Almendares
Hal Schumacher
Schumacher
Cliff Melton
Clyde Castleman
Rudolf Fernandez
Southeastern Conference approves Sugar and Rose Bowl contests
The Southeastern Conference executive committee sanctioned only the Rose and Sugar bowl games for 1937, banning third party sponsored bowls. The motion passed 8 to 3, with consent required from the conference for any post-season invitation. The panel also granted April 15 to study radio rights proposals including a $35,000 offer for exclusive Southeast games and tightened rules on motion picture filming among member schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Bill Alexander
Georgia Tech
Fifth Annual YMCA Gold Medal Basketball Tournament
Entries arrived for the fifth YMCA Gold Medal basketball tournament opening tonight at the local gymnasium. Teams include Brooks Reitzel, Marlette, Bunn Hackney, Kearns, C. Virgil Yow, Carroll, Charlie Spencer, Frank Barfield. Awards feature silver trophies for champions and silver basketballs for runners up, with full medals for All-Tournament selections and a sportsmanship trophy. Teams from Asheboro, Thomasville, Salem, Ramseur, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and others expected. games run Friday to Saturday with finals Saturday night.
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Zymnasium
Tonnings
Brooks Reitzel
Marlette
Bunn Hackney
Kearns
C. Virgil Yow
Carroll
Charlie Spencer
Frank Barfield
Bers
Selec
Asheboro
Thomasville
Salem
Ramseur
Ra Greensboro
Winston-Sal
Parker Winn Indoor Hon Secures Tennis Title Upset
Frank Parker of Spring J beats J Bowden 6-4 1-6 4-6 6-1 at Regiment Armory to win the United States indoor championship in a five set final. The women's title goes to Sylvia Henrotin of France after beating Millicent Hirsch 10-8 1-6 6-2.
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New York
March
Frank Parker
Spring J
America
United States
J. Bowden
New Y
Regiment Armory
Parker
Sylvia Henrotin
France
Millicent Hirsch York
Fred G. Schmits
England
Ogden Phipps Wins National Si Tennis Championship
Ogden Phipps of Long Island won the singles title at the National Si Tennis Championship in Philadelphia defeating James Van Alen of New York 6-2. Alen led late in the third set but Phipps rallied, turning the pivotal point at 4-1 and ran off four straight games to clinch the match.
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Philadelphia
Ogden Phipps
Long Island
James Alen
Alen
New York
Tood
Phipps
van Alen
Doub
Arrest Of Hermit Solves Robbers In Forsyth
Constable A C and M W Morris report the arrest of a 51 year old hermit and seizure of stolen property ends a spree of Forsyth housebreakings and robberies. Fitzhughlee Smith, held by county investigators on a charge, is linked to four breakins and robberies and is being questioned in connection with the crimes in the month near the suburbs and one town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy Smith
Newark
N. J
Blair
Pinehurst
N. C
Smith
Winston-Salem
A. C
M. W. Morris
Creenal
Fitzhughlee Smith
Morris
Humps on the Back of Camels Misread as Fat Reservoirs
The article clarifies that humps on camels are masses of fat rather than fat reservoirs. It explains their function as energy stores and discusses common misconceptions about camel anatomy.
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Madison Square Garden
the Garden
Maxie
Bob Pastor
Adoll Hoffman
Dix Sarsfield
U. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce
Cunningham
Teo
Alfred Malicord
U. N. C. Star
Richard P. Harris
Big McLain
San Juan
Big Sandhills
High Point Bisons
Washington & Lee High School
Giants
Melton
Castleman
Mancuso
Fernandes
Guerra
Southeastern Conference
Parker Winn
New Jersey
Frank
Forsyth
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