Detroit Tigers Eye Gehringer Comeback for 1932 season
San Francisco March 9 The Detroit Tigers hinge hopes on Charley Gehringer returning to form after an arm injury and illness limited him in 1931. If he is right manager Stanley Harris says the club may be a surprise team while a veteran pitching corps and several young prospects bolster the roster. Harold Ruel Ray Hayworth catchers and infielders Rogell Richardson Rhiel Schuble compete for spots as outfield battles involve Roy Johnson Johnny Stone Bill Lawrence Joyner White Gerald Walker and others.
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San Francisco
Detroit Tigers
Charley Gehringer
Stanley Harris
Gehringer
Skipper Harris
Tigers
Detroit Piiot
Dale Alexander
Alex
Alexander
Sorrell
Uhl
Whitehill
Hogsett
Herring
Bill Rogell
Toronto
Nolen Richardson
Bill Rhiel
Portland
Henry Schuble
Beaumont
Harris
Roy Johnson
Johnny Stone
Bill Lawrence
Seattle
Joyner White
Gerald Walker
Kenneth Strong
Sunday Schools Return Play Schedule in Local League
Sunday School league resumes with Division I games at 8 p.m. on the Y M C A court tomorrow night. Matches include S Main M E versus 1st Reformed and Wesley Memorial against 1st Baptist. Division II games start Saturday at 1 30 p m at the Y M C A with Welch Memorial facing Salvation Army and Central Friends meeting E Green Baptist.
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1St Reformed
Wesley Memorial
1St Baptist
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Archdale Friends
Welch Memorial
Salvation Army
Central Friends
E. Green Baptist
Presbyterian
M. P
W. L
Archdale Friends Eerteee Episcopal
Wesley
Main
Greensboro YWCA Cagers Edge Locals 20 to 17
The Greensboro YWCA team defeated the local YWCA squad 20 to 17 on the local YMCA court. High Point was led by Fritz and Small with 8 and 9 points respectively, while Payne Guthrie and Martindale paced Greensboro with 4,6, and 10 points.
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Y. W. C. A. Cagers
Fritz
Small
High Point
Payne
Guthrie
Martindale
Local Boxing Card Set for Friday Night in Gastonia
Hal Hartley of Lenoir will clash with Hugh Jacobs of Charlotte on an American Legion boxing card in Gastonia on Friday night.
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Gastonia
Hal Hartley
Lenoir
Hugh Jacobs
Charlotte
American Legion
Fox Hunters Split Over Extermination Debate In Randolph County
A Randolph County column recounts heated fox hunting views with J P Garner urging sportsmen to unite. It notes fox hunting activity in Charlotte 1930 and warns of broader game-law needs as hunting licenses revenue fell from 211,921 to about 131,000 across the season.
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J. P. Garner
Randolph County
Fox Hunters Association
Garner
David Lindsay
Waltonian Council
Rutherford
Piedmont
Mr. Garner
Charlotte
Randolphian
Tom Farlow
Sam Gibson Poised for Giants Spring Spot
Sam Gibson of High Point North Carolina appears set for a spring with the New York Giants as a sixth try at a major league post. He pitched for San Francisco last season with a 28 12 record after earlier joining Detroit and a 1920s path through Charlotte Danville Asheville and a one season stint with the Yankees.
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Los Angeles
Mar
Samuel Braxton Gibson
High Point
New York Giants
Sam
John McGraw
Giants
San Francisco
Charlotte
Danville
Detroit
Asheville
Gibson
New York Yankees
Duke Baseball Club schedules 22 games this spring
Duke University announces a 22 game spring slate opening March 26 at Durham against Jersey City IL and featuring 11 Southern Conference games. The Devils travel for five games in May, with a mix of regional opponents including Maryland Elon Guilford Davidson North Carolina Wake Forest Princeton Fordham and VMI along with home dates against Davidson North Carolina and Wake Forest.
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Durham
Mar
Duke University
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Guilford College
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Raeigh
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Fordham
New York
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Lexington
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Armour-Dudley Reach Final In Miami Golf Meet
Tommy Armour of Detroit and Ed Dudley of Concordville Pa face off in the 36 hole final of Miami's $5,000 international four ball match after Armour and partner Gene Sarazen beat Johnny Farrell 3 and 2. Dudley and Armour meet Billy Burke and Johnny Golden for final honors as Golden's team eliminated Harry Hampton and Neil McIntyre. Armour posted a 34 32 66 for low medal score.
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Detroit
Ed Dudley
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Johnny Farrell
Dudley
Billy Burke
Johnny Golden
Noroton
Harry Hampton
Chicago
Neil McIntyre
Indianapolis
San Francisco Beats Detroit 12 to 7 in Semi Pro Match
San Francisco defeated Detroit 12 to 7 yesterday in a San Francisco versus Detroit game. The PCL squad led by strong pitching and timely hitting secured the win in the close contest.
Tigers win first game 12 to 7 in training camp
Hogsett and Hamlin pitched for the Tigers as they secured a 12 to 7 victory in the opener of training camp. The strong early offense and solid relief appearances set the tone for the new season.
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Hamlin
Tigers
Dean to Start Every Second Or Third Day In Exhibitions
Bradenton Florida March 9 United Press reported Cardinals manager Gabby Street will use Dizzy Dean every second or third day in the exhibition schedule despite Dean giving up six runs in one inning in his debut against the Athletics on Saturday.
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United Press
Bradenton
Fla
Gabby Street
Cardinals
Dizzy
Dean
Athletics
Indians to play second exhibition game in New Orleans
Howard Craghead Roxie Law son and Opal Hildebrand will pitch for the Indians in their second exhibition game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans today.
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New Orleans
Mar
Howard Craghead
Roxie Lawson
Opal Hildebrand
Indians
New Orleans’ Pelicans
Winter Haven Game Highlights Knothe Injury
George Knothe, the Phillies new infielder, is recovering from injuries after a sizzling grounder struck his right eye and loosened his teeth during a March 9 spring training tilt at Winter Haven. The play helped drive a 3-3 tie in the six inning game between regulars and reserves.
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Winterhaven
Fla
George Knothe
Phillies
Pirates resume practice after wet grounds halt
Pittsburgh Pirates workers gather for outdoor drills as rain-soaked fields force a shift in routine. Manager George Gibson ordered fresh air activities with one group led by pitchers Charlie Wood and Glenn Spencer taking a seven mile hike.
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Paso Robles
Cali
Pittsburgh
Pirates
George Gibson
Charlie Wood
Glenn Spencer
Tigers Open Three Day Series With Seals In San Francisco
The Detroit Tigers began a three day set with the Pacific Coast League champion San Francisco Seals in San Francisco. Pitcher Herring started for Detroit as the game opened and the Tigers looked to gain early momentum.
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San Francisco
Detroit Tigers
San Francisco Seals
Herring
Braves Work on Batting Leads Week Carried by Starters
In St. Petersburg Florida the Boston Braves devoted most of their remaining week to batting drills. Regular pitchers and rookies endured the season’s toughest batting session to date as part of their spring work.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Mar
Boston Braves
Reds Name Trio To Start Exhibition with Cardinals
Tampa exhibition notes list pitcher Si Johnson, Al Eckert and Owen Carroll chosen by Dan Howley to oppose the St. Louis Cardinals in Bradenton Florida today.
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Tampa
Fla
Si Johnson
al Eckert
Owen Carroll
Dan Howley
Cincinnati Reds
St. Louis
Bradenton
Fila
Red Mannigans Defeat Regulars 4 to 1 in Five Innings
The Red Mannigans won a five inning game yesterday by four to one over the Regulars. The win showcased strong pitching and timely hits to secure the early lead.
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Red Mannigans
Hill robs Crosetti and plates on practice day
In St Peters burg Jesse Hill former grid star and rookie Yank outfielder showed speed robbing Crosetti of a homer and circling the bases on a ball between Byrd and Chapman in a practice game. The Gehrigs beat the Ruth 11 to 2 as Hill reports to sign with Griffith.
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Fila
Jesse Hill
Grid
Crosetti
Byrd
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Ruth
Athletics to Open Season Leaning on World Series Lineup
The Philadelphia Athletics will begin the season with the same starting regulars that lost the world series to the St. Louis Cardinals last fall, manager Connie Mack announced tonight. The lineup to start the campaign mirrors the roster that reached the fall classic.
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Fia
Philadelphia Athletics
St. Louis Cardinals
Connie Mack
Manush Delivers for Senators in Biloxi Exhibition
Biloxi March 9 Heinie Manush starred for the Washington Senators in an exhibition, driving in runs and producing solid hits as the club wrapped up spring training workouts. The standout outfielder showed his usual blend of power and contact as the team prepared for the regular season.
City Stores win right to meet Carolina Veneer in Lucky Strike final
St. Bowling scores show City Stores defeating Postoffice to earn a spot against Carolina Veneer in the Industrial League championship at Lucky Strike Alleys. Tonight several local matches including Durham vs King Pin and Winston Health Center vs Police Department highlight a busy bowling card with the public invited.
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Forsyth
Winston-Salem
Winston Health Center
Police Department
King Pin Alleys
Deep River Community Notes Include Visits and Upcoming Choir
Inclement weather reduced Sabbath school turnout. Mrs. Claudia Smith and children Meade and Rush return to their old home after a prolonged absence. Miss Emma Suggs visits High Point. Mr. and Mrs. Jonah Tuttle dine with Cecil Lowe’s family in Deep River. Reuben Jordan attends Colfax play. Edgar Weston improves slowly. Oak Hill Friends church hosts quarterly meeting. Guilford College A Capella choir to sing at Deep River church next Sunday at 3. Public invited.
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Meade and
Rush
Guilford College
Deep River
Adult Bible Class Meets for Business With Wheeler Hosts
The adult Bible class gathered for a business meeting last week led by Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Wheeler. Some items were postponed due to sickness and will be addressed at the next meeting hosted by Mrs. J. L. Skeen. Refreshments were served.
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W. F. Wheeler
J. L. Skeen
Burrus Jones Returns Home From Philadelphia Trip
Burrus Jones has returned home after a trip to Philadelphia. Local residents welcomed him back and noted his travels included engagements in the city.
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Burrus Jones
Philadelphia
Fights Last Night Report from Multiple Cities
Boxing results from Saginaw Grand Rapids and Los Angeles show Buddy McArthur and Freddie Heinz scoring wins over Martine Levandski Pete Baert and Rodolfo Taglia. International bouts list Ed Ir Kan Bat Battalino set for Madison Square Garden in a likely 10 rounder.
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Mich
Buddy McArthur
Grand Rapids
Martine Levandski
Freddie Heinz
Pete Baert
Mt. Clemens
Los Anglules
Bob Pacho
Mexico
Armando Santiago
Cuba
Drew
New York
Mar
Ed Ir Kan
Bat Battalino
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Ran
Billy Petrolle
Fargo
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Red Sox Open Training as Two Teams Split Regulars and Rookies
The Red Sox begin training today with a split squad format featuring regulars and rookies on both sides. Veteran McManus arrived yesterday and joins the group as preparations start for the season.
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Red Sox
McManus
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