High School Quint Set To Defend Title Tonight
High Point High School’s Bison face Durham Bull dogs in the Western Class A state final at Woolen Gym Chapel Hill. Seniors Collins Walker Sullivan lead a lineup aiming to repeat last season’s 37 34 victory as Loftis and Carlton challenge the defense with height and scoring.
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Durham Bull
Chapel Hill
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Bull
Alvin Loftis
Durham
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Simeon
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Walker
Sullivan
Leonard
Broadus
Presnell
Curt McDonald
Kennedy
DeLappe
Reid
Harris
Durham High Bee
McDonald
Walker G Baynes
Parker says Lou Nova under new management in New York
Racing fans are told about the photo finish system for New York's season and Lou Nova's new management under Ray Dodge amid broader boxing and sports notes. The column lists boxing figures, promoters, military service, and local sports setbacks, including Camp Blanding players killed in action and fighters awaiting overseas deployment.
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York
New York
Bobby Merritt
Herbert
Jerome Fendrick
Nessadore Bieber
Prac
Mutual
Cal
Lou Nova
Ray Dodge
Ray Carlen
Lou
Camp Blanding
Italy
Vinnie Moore
North Africa
Frankie Blair
Camden Battler
California
South Pacific
Sands Point Tigers
Len Patten
Who's
Frank Paula
Jersey City
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Lenny Zazzarino
Father Artioli
Angott Seen Favourite In Defense Of Lightweight Title
Sammy Angott the Washington pa lightweight champion is a 1 to 4 favorite to defend his NBA title against Mexico’s Juan Zurita in a 15 round bout at HOLLYWOUND. The crowd is expected to reach 13 000 with a net gate around $40 000 as Angott weighs about 135 pounds and Zurita about 133. Zurita vows victory while Angott says he feels great and will keep the title before his army induction.
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Pros Set For Charlotte Open Tourney
Pros headed to Charlotte for the $10,000 Charlotte Open at Myers-7 Club course. Ed Dudley Sant Bill Parker urged hotel bookings for top players including Jug McSpaden Nelson Penna Revolta Wood Hines Bean Cooper Kennedy. Unclear if North and South links leaders will start Tuesday.
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Myers
Ed Dudley Sant Bill Parker
Harold
Jug) McSpacen
Yron Nelson
Tony Penna
Willie Johnny Revolta
Leonard Craig Wood
Jimmy Hines
Bob Bean
Harry Cooper
Les Kennedy
Inehurst
Bowler Archie Smith Rolls 571 for 80th Birthday
Bowler Archie W. Smith celebrated his 80th birthday by rolling a 571 game in a bowls match at 80 Meshan icville New York on March 8.
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League notes mix of sports and history in city column
A Staten Island hospital death ties to a Queens Alliance ball player. The text notes tall Yan kee players, West Point relations and Army coaches in college hoops, Garden seating changes affecting Mike Jacobs, Marcel Cerdan’s boxing past, Robinson Crusoe origins, and a new ore welding trick for cargo ship gear cases.
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Meade Wildrick
West Point
Joe Stillwell
Earl Blaik
Army
Howard Cann
N.Y.A
Mike Jacobs
Marcel Cerdan
North Africa
Palais Des Sports
Jeff Dickson
Baseball News Signals Start of Warmed Up Season
NEW YORK March 8 The hot stove league heats with training a week away as Yankees Pirates and Giants players face drafts and camp moves. Inductions and contracts mix with other league notes across the American and National Leagues and Mexican League developments.
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Bobi
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Dick Bartell
New York Giants
Portland
Oregon
Dixie Walker
Brooklyn Dodgers
High Point Teams Win In Greensboro Cage Tourney
The Piedmont cage tournament moves into its second round in Greensboro with at least four High Point teams still competing after 22 of 82 were eliminated. The Zoot Suiters edged a rival, the Y Juniors routed Greens clothing, and McLeansville All-Stars won their opening game. Tonight Nostran and Bob Porter of High Point College face Ramseur Hosiery at 7, followed by Point College Star Hampton versus a BI C 10 free quintet at 10 in the Greensboro gym.
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Comency
Erect Zoot Suiters
Zoots
Alten Jay Girls
McLeansville
Purple Cubs
Sean
Vye Nostran
Bob Porter
High Point College
Ramseur
Ee Senior High Steading
Hampton
Eeenasium
Brooklyn Dodgers Pick 1944 Pennant Winners Despite Aged Roster
In a bold forecast John Cashman writes the Brooklyn Dodgers, despite a veteran and 4-F heavy lineup, will win the 1944 National League pennant and could even take the World Series. He notes stars like Arky Vaughan and Leo Durocher, age tallies totaling 338 years, and enthusiasm from Brooklyn despite sobering infirmities.
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Arky Vaughan
Augie Galan
Dixie Walker
Leo Durocher
Curt Davis
Ray Hayworth
Lloyd Waner
Paul Waner
Johnny Cooney
Youse
Brooklyn
Rickey
Durocher
Army Flips Pass to Sinkwich in Pre-Induction Report
Frankie Sinkwich, Georgia All‑American back, reported for army pre-induction at Fort MacPherson after a marine discharge for medical reasons. The Athens Georgia native, married with one child, now appears before Clarke County draft board while awaiting status change.
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Fort McPherson
Sinkwich
University of Georgia
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Y Town
Ohio
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Athens
Two Blind Wrestlers Meet In Lehigh Finals
In Bethlehem Pennsylvania two blind wrestlers compete for finals at Lehigh University Friday and Saturday. Bert Barkovich of Penn is undefeated in eight bouts last season and has a record of four wins and one loss.
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Bert Barkovich
Penn
Local Piedmont tournament opens with mixed results and 17 games listed
A report from the H Point area shows Lexington Williams downed Greensboro Coca-Cola 23 to 16 as 17 games were carded for three Piedmont courts. The schedule includes matches at Central Junior School Senior High Gym and Greensboro YMCA with teams like White Oak Y Bees Langton Fairchild Jonesville All Stars Dixie Sundry Rameeur Hosiery and Oak Ridge locals in various divisions. Substitutions and half-time scores are provided for several classes including D E and Women's divisions along with officials named Goodman and Elkin.
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Em Ulaskunevssks
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Hartley
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Elkin
Rumor Swirls Over Auburn Coaching Vacancy
Rumors claim Carl Voyles received a page during the Southern Conference basketball tournament and Auburn sought him for the coaching spot. Officials deny any connection, and sources say a different coach staged the call as a prank.
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Auburn
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Voyles
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Military service department lands 1944 athletic kit order
Camp Lejeune Marines receive 1944 supply of athletic equipment valued at $140 535.66. Most items will head overseas as units move out. Ex-major leaguers Hal White Bobby Coombs and Glenn reported to Sampson naval training station baseball tryouts. Pirates and Red Sox slated for exhibitions at Sampson. Cadet Howie Pollet at Las Vegas army air field summoned by public relations on a matter of great importance. He was asked why he pitched only one ball in the 1942 world series and why he did not receive win credit.
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Howie Pollet
Las Cegas
Nev
Army Air Field
Howie
Sculptor’s Process Adapts to Aircraft Turbocharger Parts
Parts of the high altitude bomber turbo superchargers are produced by adapting a sculpting method. The technique mirrors a classical sculptor’s approach to shape precision components used in aviation engineering.
Fliers with Rubber Raft Get Night Rescue Lamp
Sea salvage reports describe rubber rafts for airmen fitted with a compact electric lamp producing a 1500 candlepower beam to aid night rescues at sea. The device enhances visibility for locating downed pilots and guiding rescue craft.
Radio Program Schedule in War Time Night Lineup
Wartime radio schedule outlines an extensive evening lineup of dramas serials variety and news. Programs include Captain Midnight The Sea Hounds Jack Armstrong News Time and Kiddies Serial across blue east west and central networks with musical interludes from Duke Ellington and Frank Sinatra era acts.
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Biu-West
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Che Hick Carter
Bey
Mbs
Ron
Page Farrel
Pia
Jeri Sullavan
Diu-west News
Volney Hurd
Lowell Thomas
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North
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Monty Woolley
Doliu
Cecil Brown
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Fulton Mursier
Moe
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Diadean Hersholt
Christian—cos
Aorter Cugat Orchestra
Eddie Cantor
Frank Sinatra
Joseph Peeninger
Gabriel Heatter
Bob Biers
Mbs 6:30—Mr. District Attorney
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Biu
Jack Carson
Dbe
Soldiers
Kay Kyser
Nbde
Raymond Gram Swing
Bdlu
al Arch Gunnison
Vy Armen
Biu Arch Ward
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