Foxx Leads Stars As Holdouts Drop In Cactus Camp
By March 8 AP reports more major leaguers sign spring contracts while fullslate holds steady for Foxx of the Athletics. Indians and Yankees trim holdouts. Vernon, MacFayden, and Crosetti join Yankee deals. Remaining unsigned include Pinkney Higgins and others, with Foxx still firm on terms.
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York Yankees
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Dicketer
Roy Spen
Cleveland
Vernon
Danny MacFayden
Nk Crosetti
Yankee
White Sox Recruitees Look Set For Utility Roles
Pasadena reports Joe Chamberlain and Bernie Uhalt, recent recruits, show potential utility value for the Chicago White Sox this season. Chamberlain, who joined late after two early separations last year, impresses Fonseca as a possible extra infielder with Whartac possibly seen as an outfielder. Kowski from Syracuse and Kileinhans from Atlanta also arrive from minor league stints.
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Pasadena
Cal
Joe Chamberlain
Bernie Uhalt
Chicago White Sox
Chamberlain
Lew Fonseca
Whart
Kowski
Syracuse
N. Y
Reading
Kileinhans
Atlanta, Ga
Giants Explore Nine Man Mound Staff
Miami Beach AP report notes New York Giants pilot Bill Terry plans to trim the pitching staff to nine. Six regulars Hubbell, Schumacher, Fitzsimmons, Parmelee, Luque and Bell are assured spots.
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Miami Beach
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Bill Terry
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Schumacher
Fitzsimmons
Parmelee
Luque
Bell
Yankees in strong shape says trainer Painter
The New York Yankees are reported by trainer Dec Painter to be in unusually good condition with no sore arms among pitchers. Painter says no training condition explains the current clear state of arms.
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ST. Petersburg
Filia
New York Yankees
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Painter
Red Sox Camp Hustle Under Bucky Harris at Payne Park
Boston manager Bucky Harris runs midday practices at Payne Park with a tight circle of aides. He talks with his cabinet but signals that final decisions rest with him, appealing to all to push hard in Sarasota. Tom Yawkey and Eddie Collins are cited as the bosses above him.
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Rookies Top Athletics 8 to 3 in Fort Myers
In Fort Myers Florida the Yannigans rookies defeated the Athletics 8 to 3 after a heated battle on the diamond. The game highlighted the rookies rising to the occasion despite the veterans struggles.
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Athletics
Fort Myers
Braves Prospect Atlas Shines in Spring Trials
Charlie Atlas, a Nashua New Hampshire pitcher, drew attention at the Boston Braves camp in St. Petersburg. Manager Bill McKechnie, wary of rookie arms, finally gave Atlas a try and saw him shape up like a veteran during his first trials.
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Phillies Hold First Camp Pace With Three Ready Starters
At Winter Haven Florida the Phillies pace six day workouts as Manager Jimmy Wilson lists Curtis Davis Reg Grabowski and Chucker Kleinhans as ready. Davis from Agusa California pitched on the west coast last season with Grabowski and Kleinhans showing solid form.
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Winter Haven
Fila
Jimmy Wilson
Curtis Davis
Reg Grabowski
Chucker Kleinhans
Dodgers' Unsigned List Grows Amid Salary Talks
Bob Quinn manages a large group of unsigned Dodgers as Hack Wilson negotiates a trade option and Al Lopez remains the primary holdout. Jimm y Jordan and Ray Benge are not seen as serious holdouts while Chick Outen and Walter Beck reached terms this week. Charley Root of the Cubs was mentioned in ongoing roster chatter.
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Letics
Bob Johnson
Washington
Senators
Cliff Bolton
Luke Appling
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Sam West
Irving Burns
Frank Grube
Brooklyn Dodgers
Bob Quinn
al Lopez
Hack Wilson
Quinn
Wilson
Cubs Struggle With Intra-squad Prep Amid Injuries
In Avalon California the Chicago Cubs under Manager Charlie Grimm face a crowded infirmary with cripples outnumbering the able bodied. Lincoln Nelson Jurges English Hartnett Herman among the ailing as they near intra squad game expected next week.
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Cal
Charlie Grimm
Chicago Cubs
Lynn Nelson
Bill Jurges
Woody English
Gabby Hartnett
Babe Herman
McManus Impresses Dodgers as Possible Utility Infield Choice
Orlando Florida AP reports Marty McManus, last year’s Red Sox manager, draws interest from the Brooklyn Dodgers as a potential utility infielder. Dodgers manager Casey Stengel notes McManus is showing effort and wants to see young infielders in action before committing, but he currently looks like the right man for the job.
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Fra
Marty McManus
Boston Red Sox
Brooklyn Dodgers
McManus
Casey Stengel
Cardinals see big year for hitters in camp
Cardinal manager Frankie Frisch says the new National League ball travels faster in the air than last year predicting a strong offensive season for the club during early camp sessions in Bradenton Florida.
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Bradenton
Fra
Frankie Frisch
Hornsby Works in Browns Camp with No Injury Worries
Rogers Hornsby is batting and baserunning in Browns training camp. The foot injury from last year is not bothering him, letting him perform like a rookie in drills and speed work.
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West Palm Beach
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Rogers Hornsby
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Cronin Highlights Sierra After Rookie Survey
After a three day survey of the Washington Senators rookie crop, manager Joe Cronin singled out Andy Sierra, a six foot three southpaw pitcher from Gulfport Mississippi, for special attention.
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Biloxi
Miss
Washington Senators
Joe Cronin
Andy Sierra
Gulfport
Reds add five players to spring workout in Tampa
The Cincinnati Reds broadened their spring sessions in Tampa by adding five more players to the squad. Tony Piet Adam Comorcsky Johnny GI Stanley Bach and Bipp Bohn joined within an hour of arrival and were in uniform and practicing with pitchers and catchers already on site.
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Adam Comorcsky
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Stanley Bach
Bipp Bohn
Indians Move Back to League Park in Cleveland
The Cleveland Indians will return to League Park from Municipal Stadium and pitchers Oral Hildebrand Mel Harder and Sarge Connally express good spirits. Hildebrand says returning home means they will pitch outside to Ruth Gehrig Dickey Gehringer Goslin and similar opponents.
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New Orleans
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Baseball Holdouts Reach Across Roaring Spring Signings
The spring signings include Billy Herman remaining unsigned while Chick Hafey for Cincinnati agrees terms. Ed Brandt of Boston nears a deal with St Petersburg, Paul Dean of the Cardinals objects to rookie salary levels, and Pittsburgh endures Arky Vaughan holdout issues as the season nears.
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Bo McMillan Named Indiana Football Coach
Bloomington reports Bo McMillan the 1919 All American will take over the Hoosier football program next week. He will arrive to conduct spring practice after agreeing with Z. G.Clevenser the athletic director. McMillan has coached at Centenary Geneva and Kansas State.
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Pros Aim to Cool Bobby Jones in Augusta Return
The 1930s golf era figures expect Bobby Jones to be tested at Augusta National as pro stars led by Paul Runyan and others prepare for a 72 hole battle for $5,000. Few doubt Jones’s form though concern over pace and competition lingers.
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Arkansas
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Faculty and Students Split Night Games at High Point
In Faculty Student Night at High Point High, the Men’s Faculty beat the Sophomore champions 33 to 17 while the Senior girls defeated the women faculty 21 to 9. Spencer led the men with 15 points, and Hartley led the women with four as Worth added 12 for the Seniors.
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Postoffice Bowling Team Wins Commercial League Title
The A. S. Postoffice Bowling team captured the Commercial league championship with Carolina Veneer runner up and Pat Brown, Inc. in third. Final standings show Postoffice at 34 wins, 26 losses. American Bakery 29 31. Telephone Co. 12 48. Friday night High Point meets Health Center club at Lucky Strike alleys.
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Sunday School Loop Teams Play Tonight
Five games are on schedule in the Y M C A Sunday School league at the YMCA floor. The first contest starts at 7 o'clock with Central Friends versus Ward Street Mission. The schedule lists Trinity against First Reform at 7 30, Highland against First Methodist at 8, East Green Street against Calvary Methodist at 8 30, and Episcopal against St. Main Methodist at 9.
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Two Semi-Pros Sign With Pirate Outfit
Hendersonville report says two local semi-pro baseball players signed contracts with the Wilmington Pirates of the Piedmont league. Everett Simpson, former Weaver College pitcher, and Richard Orr, a strong outfielder who played last summer in the Smoky Mountain league, are the signings.
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State College to Play 23-Game Baseball Schedule
North Carolina State College announces a 23 game 193? baseball schedule under Coach Chick Doak. Opponents include Maryland, South Carolina, Clemson, V P I, Wake Forest, Duke, Davidson, and Virginia with home and away dates from March through May.
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Gold Medal Tourney Committee To Meet
A meeting of the Gold Medal basketball tournament committee and game officials is called for Friday at 5 o clock at The Enterprise sports office. The committee will select all star teams in three divisions award sportsmanship medals and other trophies. Winners will be notified through Sunday’s Enterprise. Full attendance and promptness are requested.
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Coach Bob Hosts Southern Conference Indoors at Chapel Hill
The piece highlights Coach Bob Fetzer and his approach to track as the Southern Conference indoor games arrive in Chapel Hill. It previews a nationally noted meet with Duke defending against invading conference teams and promises potential record performances as the event unfolds Saturday night at the Tin Can.
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Haney laments loss of top stars in Southern Conference
In his Durham Herald column Fred Haney reflects on the departure of outstanding basketball stars from the Southern Conference. He notes the impact on competition and the league’s prospects for upcoming seasons.
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South Carolina Poised For 1985 Strong With Returning Core
South Carolina looks to build on a 1984-85 campaign with the Tompkins brothers and Dana Henderson returning as a dominant center out with mumps. Duke faces heavy rebuild as Cameron loses key seniors while Carolina gains depth with van Glace McCachren Aitken and Knight lauding junior prospects. N C State plans to rely on veterans like Ray Rex for next season.
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Eels Return to Sea Affect Durham Hydro Plant
In Durham on March 8, eels migrating to the Atlantic Ocean slow operations at the Flat River hydro electric plant. Workers monitor the arrival of large eels, some two inches in diameter and 18 to 26 inches long, as the annual migration begins to propagate.
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