Dodgers Prep at Finch Field for April Camp with Pensacola Players
Thomasville High Point Dodgers open spring training at Finch Field April 1 with about 150 players from Pensacola. Fresco Ompson expected to lead, George Chubbuck works on grounds, three veterans Dornburg Sheen Jacobs provide middle infield bite. Fayetteville complaints spark Tri-State league schedule friction.
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al Clarke
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Crackers Use Sky Searchlight To Signal Home Games
The Atlanta Crackers plan a million candle power searchlight to beam into the sky so fans can see when they are at home. The light will be visible for miles, even reaching Jonesboro, ensuring word of the game's status if weather threatens play.
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Higgins faces spring drills as strategy shapes future Penn State
State College dispatch notes Penn State coach Bob Higgins contemplates season directions amid debates on coaching replacements and spring practice starting March 17. The column links historic coaching picks like Biggie Munn and Wes Fesler to midwestern options and recalls Roy Simmons boxing success at the Eastern title event. It also mentions Villanova’s Bob Polidor as a spring baseball outfield candidate and Billy Rose’s fit with the Newark Bears, plus AAU basketball refereeing pace in Denver.
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Administrator's Notice for Mrs S L Jarrett Estate
Administrative notice from BE H Jarrett as administrator of the estate of Mrs S L Jarrett of Guilford County North Carolina. Persons with claims must file by February 11 1948 and all debts should be paid promptly. Address 106 North Wrenn St.
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Williams Hitless Shift Sparks Red Sox Plans
In a spring game Teddy Williams faced a shifted defense with six Phillies outfielders on the right side and only Jim Tsbdor at third base. Williams went hitless in two at bats as Boston won 5-2 and clubs may adopt the Boston shift strategy.
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Mystery Uncovered in Catskill Dentist Finds BB Shot
Sgt. Paul Kelly of the Catskill police department had a 25 year old mystery revealed when a dentist’s X rays showed a piece of metal in his jaw. The doctor removed a BB shot that Kelly did not recall ever receiving. An older brother recalled Paul taking a BB during a game of cops and robbers over a quarter century ago.
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Mars Hill and Wingate Clash For State Junior College Title
Mars Hill and Wingate, district champions, meet at Harrison gym tomorrow for the junior college state championship. Mars Hill defeated Lees-McRae 43 27 to claim the Western crown, while Wingate beat Campbell for the Eastern Pinnacle. Campbell and Lees-McRae play a consolation game beforehand. Tickets are on sale downtown as a sizeable crowd was expected.
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Coach Wally Butts and Lee Patton Join Utah State Coaching Clinic
Wally Butts of Georgia and Lee Patton of West Virginia will share coaching ideas at Utah State's 21st annual summer school for coaches in Logan. The event runs June 9 to 13 with lectures from top college programs and hopes to draw 300 coaches and athletic directors from across the west Canada Hawaii.
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Dick) Romney
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British Protest Cuts In Midweek Sports
London reports say the government plans to ban midweek sporting events to save fuel and reduce factory and mine absenteeism. Home Secretary Chuter Ede ordered talks with football, horse racing and dog racing bodies amid rumors boxing tennis and cricket could be curtailed as well.
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Carolinians Sweep Stock Car Placings at Daytona Beach
Three Carolinians led by Hugh Langford of Spartanburg finished in the money in the United States stock car race at Daytona Beach. Langford placed second in the event won by Bob Block of Atlanta with Glenn Dunaway of Charlotte third and Buddy Schuman of Charlotte eighth.
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Buddy Schuman
Firemen Aid Firemen at No 29 Station Blaze
Firemen at No 29 station reported a small blaze under the eaves of their two story pump station. A motorist alerted them and they lacked a ladder, so they sounded an alarm and four companies arrived to assist.
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State College to Play In National Invitation Tournament
North Carolina State College earned its first Southern Conference title since 1929 and will travel to New York for the National Invitation tournament. Coach Everett Case said he was mighty proud of his squad as the team prepared to face top national clubs after the bid was approved by the administration.
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Winter Sports Crowns Decided in Southern Conference Titles
North Carolina and North Carolina State led the way as four winter sports championships were settled. NC State in basketball edged UNC 50 48 in Durham to claim the league crown while NC swept wrestling and swimming titles. NC swimmers piled up 81 to NC State 47 with Duke and VMI behind. Maryland won boxing as season nears end with a game against Pennsylvania.
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Unhappiest Navy Flier Forgets Suitcase On Tarawa
A Tarawa torpedo plane crewman accidentally opened the bomb bay during a mock attack, dropping his suitcase and missing the target. The incident sits amid broader winter traffic fatality timing notes contrasting pre and post sunset risks. The French bought their port of Somaliland from Turkey.
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N C State Gets Garden Meet Bid
The NCAA and NIT selections near completion with North Carolina State and Bradley earning vacant berths. Kentucky, West Virginia, Duquesne, Utah, and Navy are among NCAA and NIT hopefuls, with opening games set March 15 at Madison Square Garden.
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Settle Your Trouble Men On Wilmington Golf Course
A fishing versus golf contest will be staged at Wilmington's municipal course Friday. Jack Cowle of the Wilmington News will fish with a rod and 450 foot line while Gill Smith uses a No 2 iron. City councilman Jack Wade referees the nine hole match.
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Kramer Names Successor in Indoor Tennis Move
New York March 10 Jack Kramer of Los Angeles plans to quit amateur tennis after this year and has picked Bob Falkenburg of Los Angeles as his successor. Falkenburg reached the finals of the 44th annual indoor tournament before losing 6 1 6 2 6 2 to Kramer who then teamed with Falkenburg to win the indoor doubles title over Talbert and Frank Shields in five sets.
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Heels Baseball Readies for 17-Game Spring Schedule
Six UNC lettermen report for baseball practice with Walter Rabb as acting head coach due to illness of Bunn Hearn. The Tar Heels aim to start March 28 against Trinity College and play a 17-game slate. Noted players include co captains Harry Benson and John Gregory and pitchers Monk Whiteheart Hamp Coleman Vinnee DiLorenzo Tommy Andrews. Emperor penguins weigh up to 80 pounds.
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Kenny Black
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John Gregory
Dallas Branch
Cookie Dichiara
Fred Ryan
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Tommy Andrews
Jim Hayworth
Hugh
Catamounts In Kansas City For Tournament
The ninth annual intercollegiate tournament opens in Kansas City with Texas Wesleyan and Loyola leading contenders behind standout scorers Clifford McNeely and Jim Lacy. Strong interest centers on Southern Illinois Normal, Whittier, and Marshall College as possible champions.
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Ore
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Executor notices claims against Myers estate Guilford County
Guilford County executor Frank Dingler publishes a probate notice to all creditors and claimants of M. B. Myers late of Guilford County. Claims must be presented by February 3, 1948, or be barred. debtors urged to settle promptly. The notice is dated February 1, 1947 with attorney T. W. Albertson listed.
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