Bison Fall Short in Class A Final at Chapel Hill
High Point bison lose 30 to 27 to Durham Bulldogs in the Class A state final at Woollen Gymnasium Chapel Hill. Walker led High Point with 12 points in the first half before Durham rally, Loftis and Cheek sparked the late surge, final score 30 27.
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Baynes
Saunders
Reid
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Sports Roundup Highlights Military and League News
New York dispatch recalls baseball salary debates and minor league pay limits as Buffalo figures a $10 000 monthly payroll for 19 players. It notes umpire holdouts in the International League and mentions Red Friesell seeking reinstatement as a NFL referee. Also covers army limited service for Tony Galente and paratrooper Tommy Fields winning a rector’s trophy.
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New York
Buffalo
John Stigi
Meier
International League
Red Friesell
National Football League
Houston, Tex
New Hampshire Racing Report Ridiculed by State Press
The New Hampshire racing inquiry drawn sharp criticism from Concord Monitor Keene Sentinel Nashua Telegraph Manchester Union and others. Officials such as Bayard Swope and Chief Butman face ridicule for a report claiming racing is anti moral gambling and crime free while praising clergy and public enjoyment.
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Butchief
Police
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Bayard Swope
Chief Butman
State of New Hampshire
Rockingham Park
Concord Monitor
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Keene Sentinel
George W. Conway
Swope
New Hampshire
Batman
Nashua Telegram
Manchester Union
Rockingham
William and Mary to Field Football Team
William and Mary plans to reinstate varsity football next fall with a freshman heavy squad and a limited schedule. Head coach Carl M. Voyles noted 20 players are already lined up for the 1944 Indians and spring practice starts next week in Williamsburg. Opponents on the tentative slate include Richmond, VMI, Hampden Sydney, Newport News Apprentice, and possibly Emory and Henry.
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William and Mary
Virginia
Isport
Old Dominion
Carl M. Voyles
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Voyles
Richmond
V.M.L
Hampden Sydney
Newport News Apprentice
Emory and Henry
Indians
Iciness of morality in horse racing discussed by clergyman
A Manchester clergyman Rev William Setzer condemns the racing commissions for casuistry praising immortality and questions the ethics of the racing racket. He notes commissions hide faults while profiting from investors who lose money.
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New Hampshire
William Setzer
Manchester
Tigers and college venues mix in 1 minute sports page
Jack Zeller offers to donate Briggs Stadium for a state school baseball tournament and cover team expenses and equipment. Johnny Fulton, a top intercollegiate draw, seeks focus off track. Ernie Calverley posts 26.7 ppg for Rhode Island State and Ray Dodge, now Lou Nava’s manager, once trained with the 1924 US Olympic team. Earl Hilligan notes fewer baseballs ordered this season amid Army reference to Luke Appling.
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Jack Zeller
Briggs Stadium
Johnny Fulton
Gil Dodds
East Batuaay
Ernie Calverley
Rhode Island State
Ray Dodge
Lou Nava
Earl Hilligan
American League
Luke Appling
Earl
Emma Blair Takes Gra-Y Series Tie With 15-13 Win
Emma Blair won the second Gra-Y playoff game at the YMCA 15 to 13 to tie the best of three series with Elm Street. Kennedy led Emma Blair with four field goals, while Powell of Elm Street topped scorers with 10 points as Elm Street led 9 to 6 at halftime. The deciding game is set for Friday at 4 15 P M on the Y floor.
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Elm Street
YMCA
Kennedy
Powell
Fights Last Night AP Roundup Highlights Several Decisions
In Elizabeth Freddy Russo beat Karl Mintz over six rounds. Rocky Graziano defeated Harry Gray over six to claim the win. In Hollywood Juan Zurtta topped Sammy Angott in a 15 round NBA lightweight championship bout. Mer Ray stopped Al Ware in Gainesville.
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Calif
Juan Zurtta
Mexico City
Sammy Angott
Ashington
Elmer Ray
Gainesville
al Ware
Oakland
Ball Players Sign Up As Training Season Nears
Major league players ink 1944 contracts as spring camps loom. Hal Wagner plans part time as A’s. Jim Bagby asks for voluntary retirement. Peckinpaugh notes no Bagby request. Yankees invite all players to Atlantic City camp. Newsome to report for exam. Vernon Stephens rejected by armed services. Trout and Ockey report for training.
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Hal Wagner
Philadelphia A’s
Jim Bagby
Cleveland Indians
Lou Boudreau
Roger Peckinpaugh
Indians
Bagby
Jim
Judge Landis
American League New York
Ed Barrow
Yankees
Atlantic City
Ailey Donald
Floyd Bevens
Johnny Johnson
Jone
Art Fletcher
Boston
Dick Newsome
San Diego
Calif
Winston
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Philadelphia
Wagner
Philadelphia War Plant
Washington
St. Louis
Vernon Stephens
Armed Services
Chicago
Lee
Mexican Captures 14 Rounds in Split Decision Boxing Fight
In Hollywood, Zurita defeated Sammy Angott by a wide margin over 14 rounds after a tense start, retaining his lightweight title and leaving Angott unable to mount sustained offense. The crowd of 11,300 urged faster exchanges as Zurita controlled with a southpaw stance and sharp counters.
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Sammy
Zurita
Mushy Callaghan
Angott
White
Annett
California
Local Five Advances In Open Tourney At Greensboro
High Point YMCA edged Ramseur Hosiery 38 13 in a class A game to move on in the Piedmont cage tourney at Greensboro. George Nostrand led Point with 13 points, Carroll and Porter added nine each, as halftime stood 21 9. The Zoot Suiters were eliminated 28 25 by Thomasville High reserves in class D. Hugh Hampton top scored for the servicemen counters with 15 points in Fort Bragg action.
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High Point Ymca
Greensboro
Ramseur Hosiery
Zoot Suiters
Thomasville High
George Nostrand
Lanky Point College Center
Carroll
Porter
Nostrand
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