Quint Grabs coach Piedmont journey victory
In the Open Tournament of 16, High Point’s Car Works 44 defeated Greensboro High School 1 4. Crowder led with 14 points for Car Works, Price added 10, while Jayvees of Gate City trailed before High Point pulled away in the third quarter scoring 23. Officials Geiger and Darwell.
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Thomas Car Works
High Point
Greensboro High School
Jayvees
Gate City
the Inn
Crowder
Joe Price
Car Works
Spencer
Secreees
Jones
de ‘Rees
Kidd Thomas
Embler Thomas
Gboro
Highfill
Rsre
Geiger
Darwell
Navy Junior boxing event thrills Annapolis crowd
At the 26th Navy Junior boxing meet in Annapolis six dozen youngsters competed under Navy supervision. Referee Pat Weidman oversaw bouts while Gerry Winant, 16, defeated Bobby Harbold III, 12, in a notable junior division clash. Teens and younger boxers displayed grit as fans cheered and families watched from ringside.
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Annapolis
Navy
U. S. Naval Aoad
Webb
Pugil
Pat Weidman
Gerry Winant
Bobby Harbold III
Mike Tamny
Warner
Murray native Underwood signs 1946 Bears contract
John R. Underwood of Puryear formerly Newman NL who played as tailback for Murray to College Thoroughbreds has a 1946 pro football deal with the Bears. He played seven games for Orray State last season scoring 11 touchdowns and ranking among the nation’s top scorers. In high school at Newman Illinois he scored 142 points in 1938 to finish second in the state. He plans to complete college before joining the Bears in 1946.
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Murray
John R. Underwood
Puryear
Newman
Bears
Orray State
Johnnys
Newman, Ill
Underwood
Ma‘vine
Johnny
The
Zurita Williams Lightweight Title Fight May Move to Mexico City
National Boxing Association chief Abe J. Greene said the Zurita Williams bout could take place in Mexico City after a Pennsylvania ruling canceled the Philadelphia date. Williams' manager proposed terms including a $10,000 good faith deposit and paid travel and training costs as negotiations continued for an April 20 potential rematch.
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Paterson
N. J
Abe J. Greene
National Boxing Association
Mexico City
Juan Zurita
Ike Williams
NBA
Mexico
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Athletic Commission
Illiams
Connie McCarthy
Sam Rosoff
New York
Williams
Zurita
Rosoff
Crackers Sell Lipscomb to Louisville Club
The Atlanta Crackers announced the sale of veteran utility infielder Gerald Lipscomb to Louisville of the American Association. President Earl Mann said also that pitcher Red Mann was conditionally assigned to the Oakland Club. Other players returning contracts include Mel Ivy Carl Hower Dick Mauney Mike Bartula Doyle Williams and Ray Stokes.
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Atlanta
Gerald “Nig” Lipscomb
Louisville
American Association
Southern Association
Earl Mann
Ben Garth
Red” Mann
Oakland
Mann
Nashville
Crackers
Mel Ivy
Carl Hower
Dick Mauney
Mike Bartula
Doyle Williams
Ray Stokes
Carolina Tar Heels sweep four sports with top honors
UNC Chapel Hill teams dominated winter Southern Conference honors, except wrestling. The swimming squad remained unbeaten for a second straight season, earning 21 consecutive dual wins and claiming league titles. Boxers claimed Southern and Southern Conference championships, basketball won the conference tournament, and track finished a close second in the Invitation Indoor Meet. Notable stars include Kim Jordan and Manny Alvarez on basketball, Ted Schultz in track, and Walter Kraus, Del Leatherman, and Thad Ellis leading boxing with unbeaten runs and multiple knockouts.
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North Carolina
Cherry Point
Tar Heels
Kim Jordan
Manny Alvarez
Ted Schultz
Jesse Greenbaum
Billy Kelly
Walter “Kaye
Kraus
del Leatherman
Thad Ellis
Leatherman
Ellis
Owen to Sell Farm and Enter Service Says President
Brooklyn discussion centers on Mickey Owen planning to sell his Missouri dairy farm and enlist in the armed services. Branch Rickey notes disbelief, Owen’s spring camp approval delayed by livestock help. If true, Stan Andrews and Ray Hayworth would handle catching duties. Bobby Bragan faces induction.
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Mickey Owen
Brooklyn
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Missouri
Rickey
Owen
Bear Mountain
N. Y
Springfield
Armed Services
Stan Andrews
Montreal
Ray Hayworth
Bobby Bragan
Greensboro to Host Greater Greensboro Open Golf Tourney
Greensboro prepares for the Greater Greensboro Open from March 23 to 25 with star players led by Hogan contenders. The event on Star Mountain's course offers 7500 in war bonds and features prizes for Carolina Virginia professionals, drawing Piedmont golf fans to a holiday weekend clash.
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Greensboro
Sneeds
Hogan
Texas
Greater Greensboro
Marehi
Starmount
Greensboro Junior Chamber of Commerce
Blue Devils Begin Spring Drills Monday
Duke University opens spring football practice under Coach Eddie Cameron with Sugar Bowl champion program showing a small squad. Many 1944 regulars are absent while a handful of returnees and new players arrive for a three week focus on fundamentals as next fall’s roster builds.
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Durham
N. C
Duke University
March Lambs
Blue Devils
Eddie Cameron
Tom Davis
Gordon Carver
Cliff Lewis
Frank Irwin
Fred Hardison
Lloyd Eisenberg
Fred Sink
Harold Raether
Mike Ressler
Reece Harry
Ernie Knott
John Krista
George Clark
Bob Smith
Cameron
Billy Southworth Delays Report To Cardinal Camp
St Louis March 10 Billy Southworth star of the World Champion Cardinals told owner Sam Breadon he may be several days late reporting to training camp as he clears up lingering matters from the season and plans his arrival accordingly.
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ST. Louis
Stager
Billy Southworth
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinal
Sam Breadon
Billy
Nelson and McSpaden Rally In Miami Four Ball Final
Byron Nelson and Harold McSpaden, top seeds, beat Henry Picard and Johnny Revolta 3 and 2 to reach the Miami 36 hole final in the $7,500 international four ball. Sammy Byrd and Denny Shute upset Sam Snead and Hamilton to set up tomorrow’s semifinalist showdown.
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Wilbur Jennings
Miami
Byron Nelson
Harold McSpaden
Henry Picard
Johnny Revolta
Nelson
Sammy Byrd
Sem Snead
Bom Hamilton
Byrd
Denny Shute
Henry Pic
Miami Municipal
Ding
Shute
Snead
Hamilton
Shut
McSpaden
Picard
Revolta
Gold Dust Twins
Snead-Hamilton
Byrd-Shute
Pepperdine College Arrives In Kansas City For Tourney
Pepperdine College of Los Angeles a seeded favorite with just one loss leads 16 teams arriving for the National Intercollegiate basketball tournament at Municipal Auditorium. Other early arrivals include Eastern Washington State Loyola of New Orleans and Simpson College as rounds begin Monday night with three games nightly through Thursday and finals Saturday. Executive director Emil Liston announced brackets and first round pairings for upper and lower brackets.
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Kansas City
Pepperdine College of
Los Angeles
Municipal Auditorium
Washington State
Cheney
Jack Perrault
Loyola of
Emil Liston
Tourney
Eau Claire
Wis
Central
Fayette, Mo
Eastern Kentucky
Richmond-Simpson
Indinola
Iowa
West Texas State of Canyon
Central Normal College of
Danville-Catawba College
Salisbury
N. C
Loyola of New Orleans-Phillips University
Enid
Okla
Washburn University
Topeka
Kas
Southern Illinois Normal of Carbondale
Doane College
Crete
State Diamond Loop Meet In Salisbury Thursday
Salisbury hosts the State Diamond Loop Meet as the North Carolina State Baseball League plans a meeting next Thursday night. The Salisbury Pirates announce spring training starts April 26 with Leo Mackie, scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates, assisting manager Walt McWilliams. George Trimble is named business manager succeeding Gordon Kirkland who resigns due to duties at Catawba College.
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Salisbury
N. C
North Carolina State Baseball League
Salisbury Pirates
Leo Mackie
Pittsburgh Pirate
Walt McWilliams
George Trimble
Gordon Kirkland
Catawba College
Carolinas To Hold Tourney At Local Y For Youth Basketball
The Carolinas Midget and Junior Basketball Tournament comes to a local Y on March 3 with teams from Asheville Kannapolis Charlotte Greensboro High Point Sumter and Spartanburg. Entry fees are four dollars per team with a three dollar reduced rate for entering two or more teams. Awards include ten gold balls for division winners and a best sportsman ball per division plus a 50 shot free throw contest for all participants.
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Carolinas
Pope
Charlotte
Sumter
Spartanburg
Kannapolis
Asheville
Greensboro
High Point
A. J. Simeon
Clemson Tigers Announce Nine-Game 1945 Football Schedule
Clemson mentor Frank Howard released a nine game slate for 1945 including four Southern Conference and three Southeastern Conference clashes. The schedule lists Presbyterian, Georgia, N C State, South Carolina, Wake Forest, Miami, V P I, Tulane, and Georgia Tech with locations noted for several games.
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Clemson
S. C
Frank Howard
Clemson Tigers
Miami
Fla
V.P
Championship Rounds Begin At YMCA With Hosiery and Club
The finals open this week at the local YMCA. Triangle Hosiery faces Amos Hosiery in game one, Mercury Athletic Club girls play Triangle Hosiery girls in game one. MAC vs Triangle starts at 7 30 p.m. and Triangle vs Amos at 8 30 p.m.
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Triangle Hosiery
Amos
Gerheauser Holds Out as Phillies Open Spring Training
Al Gernheauser remains unsigned as the Philadelphia Phillies prepare to start spring training in Wilmington Delaware with 17 signed players and others expected to join. General Manager Herb Pennock called Gerheauser ridiculous in his demands while not revealing the requested raise. The Athletics begin their camp in Frederick Maryland with Connie Mack to appear soon, and pitchers Jess Flores and Al Pecchia reported first.
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Gerheauser
Philadelphia
Lanky Portsider
al Gerheauser
Philadelphia Phillies
Phils
Wilmington
Del
Herb Pennock
Connie Mack
Jess Flores
al Pec
Dream service teams of AL stars would challenge any league
Chicago March 10. Earl J Hilligan lists two all star service teams of American League players in the service with combined lifetime averages. Team one features Cecil Travis Bobby Doerr Ted Williams Bill Dickey and others. team two includes Luke Appling Joe Gordon Barney McCosky Tom Henrich among others.
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Kimmy Jordan
Chicago
Earl J. Hilligan
American League Service Bureau
Problemuaticu
Hilligan
TEAM
M. I
Cecil Travia
Wash
Bobby Doerr
Boson
Joe Dibiaggio
New York
Ted Williams
Boston
Hank Greenberg
Charlie Keller
Bill Dickey
Buddy Lewis
Washiigton
Bob Felter
Champs Meet in Dream Baseball All-Star Lineup
The article lists first team stars including DiMaggio and Williams hitting behind Hassett and Wakefield with Tebbetts Johnson and the pitching staff led by Lyons Ruffing Hughson and Red Fellers. Infield defense features Greenberg Doerr Lewis and Travis.
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Buddy Hassett
New York
Dick Wakefield
Detroit
Birdie Tebbetts
Bill Johnson
Tex Hughson
Boston
Ted Lyons
Chicago
Red Ruffing
DiMaggio
Williams
Hank Greenberg
Greenberg
Doerr
Lewis
Travis
Fellers
Chandler
Trucks
Baltic fleet sinks German ships in Pillau raid
Moscow radio reports that aircraft of the Russian Baltic fleet sunk three German r1s totaling 20,000 tons, a patrol ship and a high speed landing barge in a raid on Pillau port. The text notes future dream games and possible participation of players with Americans marching through Tokyo.
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London
Pillau
Moscow
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