Carolinas AAU Wrestling Championship Opens In High Point
Action begins at 8:00 pm at High Point college where 36 wrestlers from North and South Carolina contest nine weight classes 112 through unlimited. Chuck Quinlan referees. tickets at local outlets. Winners receive silver and bronze medals and top placers advance to the national meet in Lancaster Pennsylvania April 1 and 2.
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High Point College
North
South Carolina
Civitan Club
Two
Chuck Quinlan
University of North Carolina
Ingram’s
Arthur's Pharacy
Mann No. 2
Ring's
Art's Drug Store
Carolinas A.A.U. A
Franklin Marshall College
Lancaster
P. H. Quinlan
Carl Voyles
Duke University
Herman Hickman
N. C. State College
Parkes Harrison
Davidson
Oka Heater
Greensboro
R. W. Watkins
Appalachian
Gehrig bats, Baer vs Farr praised as betting hints
New York reports from March 11 note Lou Gehrig testing bats in St. Pete signaling readiness for a comeback. Mike Jacobs to Tony Canzoneri hints at a offer for a bout with Apostoli-Lee winner. Sammy Goldman comments on Max Baer against Tommy Farr with bets favoring Farr. Prof Billy McCarney sails to Hamburg with Steve Dundas and Schmeling money. Burleigh Grimes’ Cabute Yankee wins in Oklahoma field trials.
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New York
Col. Ruppert
The
Yanks
St. Pete
Lou Gehrig
Young Corbett
San Francisco
Mike Jacobs
Apostoli-Lee
Tony Canzoneri
Miami
Sammy Goldman
Max Baer
Tommy Farr
Farr
Billy McCarney
Steve Dudas
High Seas
Hamburg
Max Schmeling
Burleigh Grimes
Cabute Yankee
Oklahoma
Lou Gehrig Movie World Premiere in St Petersburg
The article notes Lou Gehrig's film Raw Hide premiering next Wednesday in St Petersburg and jokes about his attendance. It also reports Julian Black confirming Joe Louig and wife are not divorcing nor expecting a baby, and Sammy Baugh not impressing in the Cardinal camp while friends urge him to stay in football pitching.
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Lou Gehrig
Sammy Baugh
Cardinal
Ponzi and Mosconi Stay Undefeated in Billiards Tournament
In New York on March 11 two Philadelphians Andrew Ponzi and Willie Mosconi remain undefeated in the world pocket billiards championship round robin. Ponzi edged Joe Diehl 1256 to 120 for his sixth win while Mosconi, already with five wins, faces Onofrio Lauri of Brooklyn to even the score.
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New York
Andrew Ponzi
Willie Mosconi
Ponzi
Joe Diehl
Rockford
Mosconi
Onofrio Lauri
Brooklyn
Two Team Lineups Planned for USC Next Season
The article notes USC plans two complete lineups to operate as units instead of frequent substitutions. Gabby Street is eyeing Detroit Tigers players as possible additions in a developing deal. Phog Allen of Kansas has produced 23 champions in 26 years at Lawrence. The piece ends with stray chatter about Butch and a Derby without Caniel Bradley.
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Southern California
Gabby Street
Detroit Tigers
Phog Allen
Kansas Jayhawkers
Lawrence
Butch
Caniel Bradley
Clemson teams sweep Southern Conference titles and awards
Clemson college earns repeated triumphs with a boxing title at the conference, a basketball finals appearance, and two players named to the All Conference boxing team. Niagara Falls bowling team Silver Foams posts a 992 each trip for a 2976 total, while Dodgers outfielder Tom Winsett faces a quirky contract with bonuses for homers and penalties for third strikes.
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Clemson College
Silver Foams
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Tom Winsett
Dodgers
Cunningham Aims for Tough Double at Knights of Columbus
Glenn Cunningham the master miler will run the Columbian mile at Madison Square Garden and then attempt the Casey 600 in one indoor double. He faces a strong field led by Jimmy Herbert Howie Borck Wes Wallace and Ben Johnson with Allan Tolmich and Don Lash also in contention.
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Drew Middleton
New York
Glenn Cunningham
Glenn
Madison Square Garden
Dartmouth
Nurmi
Alan Helffrich
Penn State
Cunningham
Jimmy Herbert
New York U
Howie Borck
Manhattan
Herbert
Wes Wallace
Fordham
Ben Johnson
Columbia
Allan Tolmich
Wayne
Don Lash
Berg Aims For Fifth Winter Title In Belleair Finals
Patty Berg, seeking a fifth winter tournament victory, faces Marion Miley in the Belleair women’s final. Miley, fresh from a strong run this week that included defeating Glenna Collett Vare, beat Mrs. Vare one up after a 79. Berg advanced with a 6 and 6 win over Bernice Wall of Oshkosh.
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Belleair
Fla
Patty Berg
Marion Miley
Patty
Minneapolis
Miss Berg
Miss Miley
Glenna Collett Vare
Philadelphia
Mrs. Vare
Bernice Wall
Oshkosh
Wis
Purdue Big Ten champs fill every seat at home games
Capacity crowds at Purdue in Lafayette Indiana witnessed the Boilermakers clinch the Big Ten title as every home game this season sold out showing strong fan support and team dominance.
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Lafayette
Ind
Purdue
Nurmi Encourages Pinland Heavyweight to Enter Ring
New York March 11 reports gun nar Barlund of Pinland, a ranking heavyweight, was urged to enter the ring by Paavo Nurmi, adding a bold note to the boxing scene.
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Nurmi
New York
Gunnar Barlund
Pinland
Paavo Nurmi
Baer Farr Bout Looms In Madison Square Garden
New York March 11 Max Baer and Tommy Farr clash for up to 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden Promoter Mike Jacobs expects about 17 000 fans and a $75000 gate Baer a former world champion seeks revival and Farr defends the British Empire title in a bout billed as a tight power clash likely decided by late aggression and right hand work from Baer.
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New York
Max Baer
Tommy Farr
Madison Square Garden
Tommy
London
Papa
Mike Jacobs
Max
Jim Braddock
Joe Louis
Baer
Farr
Ben Foord
Ben
Max Schmeling
Louis
Braddock
Maxie
Charlie Massera
Ben Johnson Promised Harlem Career After Columbia Graduation
New York March 11 announces Columbia ace sprinter Ben Johnson will take a promising opportunity in Harlem after his June graduation. The story notes his athletics status and impending move into a business venture in the city.
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New York
Ben Johnson
Columbia
Harlem
South Atlantic tourney quarter finals head to head
Eight teams from six states and the District of Columbia reached the quarter finals of the 14th annual South Atlantic basketball tournament at Washington and Lee University. Greenbrier Military School from West Virginia faces Monroe Aggies of Georgia, while Due West High meets St. John's College High. Staunton Military Academy plays Bethesda Chevy Chase in tonight's games as semi final bids take shape.
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District of Columbia
Washington and Lee University
Massanutten Military Academy
Woodstock
Greenbrier Military School Quint
West Virginia
Greenbrier
Monroe Aggies
Georgia
Due West
S. C
St. John’s College High
Washington
Danville
Virginia
St. John's
Asheville
N. C
Monroe
Eastern High
Thomas Jefferson
Richmond
Durham
North Carolina
Staunton Military Academy
Bethesda- Chevy Chase
Maryland
Jefferson
Spartanburg
8. C
High
Fork Union Academy
Staunton
Spubler
Briarley Military Academy of
Bethesda
Quint
Lanier High
Macon
New Outfield Lined Up By Joe McCarthy
In St. Petersburg Florida Yankee manager Joe McCarthy plans a new outfield with Tommy Henrich in right field and George Selkirk in left, flanking Joe DiMaggio. Myril Hoag will cover center until DiMaggio signs his contract.
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Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Tommy Henrich
George Selkirk
Joe DiMaggio
Joe McCarthy
Myril Hoag
DiMaggio
Giants Offer Keeps Powers With Terry Debating 1988 Plans
Baton Rouge reports Bill Terry insists Les Powers terms were accepted though Travis Jackson seeks Powers for Jersey City. Powers remains set to work out with the New York Giants despite the dispute.
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Baton Rouge
Bill Terry
Les Powers
Travis Jackson
Powers
Jersey City
New York Giants
Dodgers Ace Bets Outhit Gomez In Intrasquad Feat
Clearwater report notes Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher has 9 hits in 12 trips, batting .750 in intrasquad games. He hints at another long shot bet with Gomez to outhit the Yankee pitcher by 100 points.
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Clearwater
Fla
Mungo-Gomez
Brooklyn Dodgers
Gomez
Simons Assigned to Cleanup Spot for Senators
Orlando Florida report notes Al Simons, who hit .270 last season, tentatively locks into cleanup in Washington's batting order as he shows power in batting practice. In St Petersburg Florida trainer Doc Weaver tends to several Cardinals players with minor ailments, including Moore Weiland Dean Hopp Benge Medwick Owen and Baugh.
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Orlando
Fla
al Simmons
Washington Senators
Simmons
ST. Petersburg
St. Louis Cardinals
Doc Weaver
Terry Moore
Bob Weiland
Dizzy Dean
Johnny Hopp
Ray Benge
Joe Medwick
Mickey Owen
Sammy Baugh
Browns Workouts Boost Patience For Spring Training
In San Antonio Gabby Street says no Browns pitchers or catchers have complained of sore throwing arms as they train. He notes the team may not be the best in the league yet but aims to be in peak shape when the squad heads north toward the Cubs in April.
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Tex
Gabby Street
St. Louis Browns
Cubs
Old Sarge
Keltner Out Of Weekend Games With Athletics
Cleveland Indians trainer Letty Weisman said star rookie third baseman Ken Keltner is out of the weekend series with the Philadelphia Athletics after a pitch struck his left elbow. Doctors may perform an X ray as his hand remains paralyzed.
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New Orleans
Letty Weisman
Cleveland Indians
Ken Keltner
Philadelphia Athletics
Keltner
Weisman
Vandermeer Worries Plate Find In Tampa Tilt
Deacon Bill McKechnie worries over Johnny Vandermeer’s control as he struggles to locate the plate in a 3 inning tilt against the Mannigans. Vandermeer walked three and hit another in three innings.
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Vandermeer
Tampa
Fla
Bill McKechnie
Johnny Vandermeer
Mannigans
Yeesterday
Johnny
York Shows Versatile Batting and Base Running
Detroit Tigers star Rudy York demonstrated speed on the bases in an intrasquad game, executing a double steal with recruit Mark Christman from Beaumont Texas. The move came as the team adjusts to a vacant third base after Marvin Owen was traded to the Chicago White Sox.
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Lakeland
Fla
Detroit Tigers
Rudy York
Mark Christman
Beaumont
Tex
Marvin Owen
Chicago White Sox
Vaughan to Talk San Bernardino Talk With Pirates
Arky Vaughan, Pirates holdout shortstop, is expected by Sunday to discuss terms in San Bernardino California with team officials. The stalemate has delayed spring plans as Vaughan seeks new terms and a return to the club.
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Vaughan
San Bernardino
Calif
Arky Vaughan
Pittsburgh Pirates
Connie Mack Sees Small Hope for A's Future
Philadelphia manager Connie Mack, age 75, says the Athletics have little chance to climb from the American League cellar this season but plans to rebuild into a championship club. He praises his comeback and targets key trades, notes Lodigiani’s struggles at second base, and outlines a pitching and lineup mix with Moses, Johnson, and Barna competing for roles.
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Gayle Talbot
Lake Charles
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Connie
Wally Moses
Bob Johnson
Paul Hasterling
Herb Barna
Lou Finney
Gene Hassan
Bill Werber
Lamar Newsome
Russ Peters
Lodigiani
Frank Hayes
Earle Brucker
Roanoke Still In National Tourney
Kansas City report notes Roanoke College of Salem Va faces Murray State Teachers in a semifinal as three of four teams reach the National Intercollegiate tournament unexpected. Warrensburg Mo Teach ers meet Washburn College Topeka Kas. only Warrensburg was predicted to advance.
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Kansas City
Warrensburg
Washburn College of
Room 209 Captures 8th Grade Championship at Junior High
Room 209 of the 5th grade defeated 201 28 to 6 to win the local junior high school basketball tournament. Hassell and Conrad led with 9 points each Crayne added 7 for the victors and the Wagger Jewelry cup was awarded.
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Wagger Jewelry Cup
Hassell
Conrad
Crayne
Rookies Get Chance in Chicago White Sox Exbition
In Pasadena Jimmy Dykes will give all rookies a chance as the White Sox face Pasadena in their first exhibition game.
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Pasadena
Calif
Jimmy Dykes
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Cubs Camp Standout Augie Gallan Shines with Four Hits
Avalon California report says Augie Gallan of the Chicago Cubs is impressing in camp after a tough previous season. He collected four hits in yesterday's game against the Marines, including two home runs, signaling a strong return.
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Calif
Augue Galan
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Augue
Marnigans
Stengel Names Gabler and Lanning for Opening Game
Bradenton Florida Casey Stengel slates Frank Gabler and Johnny Lanning to start for the regulars against the Mannigans in the season opener at home.
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Bradenton
Fila
Casey Stengel
Frank Gabler
Johnny Lanning
Mannigans
Sox hopeful Dick Midkiff shines in BP debut
Sarasota report notes Dick Midkiff, UT grad, impresses Boston Red Sox manager Cronin during batting practice. Midkiff showed pop and contact, as he toed the mound and faced the Sox hitters in a brisk session.
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Sarasota
Fla
Dick Midkif
University of Texas
the Cronin
Boston
Ted Sox
Phillies Impress With Deep Pitching Pool, Wilson Says
In Biloxi Mississippi manager Jim Wilson declares the Phillies field their best club since his tenure. He notes seven reliable pitchers ready to contribute, surpassing a previous high of four.
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Phillies
Biloxi
Miss
Jimmy Wilson
Athletics Seek .500 Mark in Pair with Indians
Connie Mack expresses confidence that the Athletics will rebound to reach the .500 level as they face the Cleveland Indians in a two game set at Lake Charles. The Giants previously defeated the A’s, leaving the club aiming for stronger play this weekend.
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Giants
Athletics
Ely
Leoveland Tedians
Connie Mack
A's
Tribe
Y Varsity To Face Piedmont In Y M C A Tourney Clash
The Y Varsity meets Piedmont Electric in Greensboro tomorrow night at 9 15 in the first Class A of the YMCA Gold M basketball tournament beginning tonight at 6 1. A full schedule lists Class C games Friday and Saturday with pairings announced Friday morning and games set on time with referees approved.
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Greensboro
Mutual and Battery
Ellington Flor C
Wallburg A
Dixie
Greedboro
Golden Zephyrs. Cc
A. Division
Enterprise
C. Mon
Marsh Ful Co
Efird’s
Harriss-©ington
Globe Parlor
Children’s Home
Redwine Colfax A
Jones Service of
Thomasy
Far Kearns
Culler
Cooper
Nowak Reassigned Between Giants Indians In March Shuffle
In New Orleans on March 1 Bill Nowak the 19 year old second baseman was ordered by Judge William Kam to report to the New York Giants training camp and then briefly to Baton Rouge where William Terry managed the Giants. Nowak then moved toward Jersey City amid conflicting signings with Cleveland and Springfield, while Cleveland officials arranged his return by train.
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Orleans
Bill Nowak
New York Giants
Cleveland Indians
Detroit
William Kam
Nowak
Sey City
Giants
Judge
Baton Rouge
William Terry
Terry
Judge B
Jersey City
Springfield
Cleveland
Frank Kohlbecker
Eling
Cleve Club
Rouge
Jersey
Lafayette
Industrial Games at YMCA Base Ball League
Industrial base ball schedule lists Adame M A TM ve Ellington Florist Furniture against Triangle and Jal Service versus Redwine at the YMCA Morrows afternoon. The first game starts at o'clock.
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Industrial Baseball League
AL Morrow
Adame M 'A
Ve Ellington Florist
Furniture Va Triangle
Jal Service Ve Redwine
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