Comeback season looms as Grapefruit stars return
In St Petersburg camp reports detail comebacks from Earle Combs for the Yankees, Charley Geibert for the Cardinals, and Rabbit Maranville for the Braves. Combs recovers from a fractured skull and will start as the Yankees left fielder. Geibert seeks a utility role. Maranville, 43, returns from a leg fracture amid doubts and determination.
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Alan Gould
Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Fila
Earle Combs
Yankees
Charley Geibert
Cardinals
Rabbit Maranville
Braves
Combs
St. Louis
New Yorkers
Bob Hyland
Earle
Joe McCarthy
Gelbert
Leo Durocher
Cardinal
Maranville
Rabbit
Carleton and French Could Boost Cubs in 1935 Pennant Bid
The Chicago Cubs count on pitchers Tex Carleton and Larry French to spark a strong 1935 run. Manager Grimm expects them to lead a rotation built around Lonnie Warneke with support from Charles Root Bill Lee and young hurlers while Lindstrom Hartnett Klein and others man the lineup.
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Paul Zimmerman
Associated Press
Avalon
Santa Catalina Island
Calif
Chicago
Larry French
Pittsburgh
James
Tex) Carleton
St. Louis Cardinals
Charles John Grimm
Cubs
French
Carleton
Grimm
St. Louis
New York
Freddie Lindstrom
Bill Herman
Bill Jurges
Chuck Klein
Hazen
Kiki) Hoya
George Stain- James O'Dea
Columbus
Charles
Gabby) Hartnett
Lonnie Warnake
Arkansas
Charles Root
Bill Lee
Root
Atlantic Seaboard finals set with 16 fighters
Sixteen contenders from the Carolinas Georgia and Florida advanced to tonight’s Atlantic Seaboard A A U boxing finals in Charlotte The winners move on to the National A A U Tournament in St Louis next month Pairings include Flyweight Bob Lions vs Bennie Alpert Bantamweight Charlie Dedmon vs Joe Lee Sill Featherweight Harry Beavers vs substitute for Goldie Andrea Lightweight Scotty McLachan vs William Henry Wilkinson Welterweight Ed Sweet vs Eugene School Middleweight Lindsay Mathis vs Hip Hoffman Lightweight Arnold Tarr vs Hugh Rogers Heavyweight Lawson Glenn vs Orville Rogers The field was narrowed to 16 after last night’s preliminaries.
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Carolinas
Georgia
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
St. Louis
Bob Lions
Jacksonville
Bennie Alpert
Savannah
Chariie Dedmon
Joe Lee
Ed Sweet
Cornelius
N. C
Eugene School
Miami
Lindsay Mathis
Moorehaven
Fla
Hip Hoffman
Kannapolis
Arnold Tarr
Lincolnton
Hugh Rogers
Lawson Glenn
Raleigh
Orville Rogers
Babe Ruth May Break Home Run Record In NL Parks
Rogers Hornsby predicts Babe Ruth may break his home run record this season in National League ball parks. Hornsby admires Ruth's power in 135 possible games with the Braves, citing five NL parks where Ruth could homer. He praises Ruth's impact and wishes him a record year, while noting their shared legacy as great hitters.
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Babe Ruth
West Palm Beach
Fla
Ta Tenens
Rajah
Braves
Bigguy
Philadelphia
Polo Grounds
Hornsby
Babe's Oyster
St. Louis Browns
Babe
Browns
Irving Burns
Rapah
Invention Lets Pilot Fly Like Driving a Car
A former army air pilot unveils a control system that makes aviation as simple as driving. A foot pedal noses the craft up or down and a twisting steering wheel handles turns. The device promises easier handling for pilots and could transform flight control.
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Army Air
Oraibi Arizona Holds Long Hopi Heritage Since 1200 A D
The oldest continuously inhabited community in the nation is Oraibi in Arizona, home to Hopi generations since 1200 A D.
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Oraibi
Ariz
Mount Mitchell Rises as East's Highest Peak
Mount Mitchell in North Carolina stands at 6711 feet above sea level, the highest point east of the Rockies. The note highlights its elevation and regional significance.
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Mount Mitchell
N. C
United States
Rockies
Sharks in Lake Nicaragua Defy Freshwater Expectation
Lake Nicaragua in Central America hosts sharks and other sea fish despite being a freshwater lake, a rarity that astonishes researchers and locals alike.
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Lake Nicaragua
Central America
Spring Training Camps Highlight New Pitch Additions
In Orlando Emil Leonard of the Brooklyn Dodgers shows a new screwball to counter left handed hitters. The Yankees in St. Petersburg cut batting practice due to players with injuries and callups. Giants in Miami Beach added Leon Chagnon and Allyn Stout for relief work while Adolfo Luque may appear often. Cubs pitchers in Valon prep for tough weekend against Pirates and White Sox.
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Associated Press
Orlando
Fia
Emil Leonard
Brooklyn Dodgers
Yankees ST. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Walter Brown
Hank McDonald
Charley Ruffing
Luque
Miami Beach
New York Giants
Leon Chagnon
Allyn Stout
Adolfo Luque
Phillies Open Grapefruit League in Bradenton Tilt
Phillies manager Jim Myer Wilson leads team from Winter Haven to Bradenton for the Grapefruit League opener against the St Louis Cardinals tomorrow hoping to topple the defending world champions.
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PHILS
Winter Haven
Fla
Jimmy Wilson
Phillies
Bradentown
St. Louis Cardinals
Johnson Watches Port Myer’s Camp Opener
Athletics training camp gains attention as Bob Johnson with a bandaged wrist helps spark the team. He drove in the run that salvaged a 3 to 1 win for the regulars in a six inning game after his wrist was cut by glass during the winter.
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Johnson
Port Myers
Fla
Bob Johnson
Ginss
Yanigans
Babe Ruth Ready To Power Homers After Ball Shortage
In St. Petersburg Fia report Packy McPartland Braves keeper of the agates informs Babe Ruth there is a ball shortage. Ruth says once McPartland approves the supply he will resume hitting homers as usual.
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St, Petersburg
Fia
Packy McPartland
Agates
Ruth
McPartland
Red Sox Head to Four-Game Florida Series
The Boston Red Sox depart Sarasota to face the Giants Browns and Athletics in a four game Grapefruit league set. Catcher Rick Ferrell remains behind as manager Cronin avoids risking him in spring games.
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RED Sox
Sarasota, Fla
Giants
Browns
Athletics
Rick Ferrell
Sox
Cronin
Rick
Goose Goslin Sets Rookie Driving Record
Goose Goslin, pace setter for the Detroit Tigers rookies, hit three straight foul drives that shattered a new mark by smashing three automobile windshields in Lakeland Florida.
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Goose
Lakeland
Fla
Goose Goslin
Detroit Tigers
Knickerbocker in New Orleans
Cleveland Indians shortstop Bill Quickerbocker has been sidelined by a heavy cold but remains with the team in New Orleans. His condition limits practice time as the club prepares for upcoming games.
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Knickerbocker
New Orleans
Bill Quickerbocker
Cleveland Indians
Bonura Competes With Wright for Regular First Base Job
In Pasadena Zeke Bonura who hit 27 homers last season for Chicago fights for the regular first base job with Glen Wright as Manager Jimmy Dykes plans to give both similar work in exhibition games. The hotter performer will open the season in the lineup.
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Pasadena
Calif
Zeke Bonura
Chicago White Sox
Jimmy Dykes
Glen Wright
Bonura
Browns Beat Giants In Short Victory Streak
The St. Louis Browns defeated the New York Giants 3 to 2 yesterday in a close game. The Browns aimed to repeat the performance in today’s matchup in Miami Beach Florida.
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Browns
Giants
Miami Beach
Fla
St. Louis Browns
New York Giants
Cardinals to Use Rookies in Spring Exhibition Games
Frs. Youngsters eager to prove themselves will get chances in St. Louis Cardinals spring exhibition games. Manager Frankie Frisch plans to use every player possible with priority for newcomers.
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West Palm Beach
Frs
St. Louis Cardinals
Frankie Frisch
Sunny Jim Bottomley Seen Near Cubs as Reds Camp Opens
Tampa report notes a hint Bottomley may join the Chicago Cubs while Cincinnati Reds begin camp and consider Johnny Mize as the lone regular first baseman option.
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Tampa
Fla
Sunny Jim Bottomley
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Johnny Mize
Pirates Hope New Recruits Prove Their Worth
San Bernardino report says rain ended and manager Pie Tray Nor begins intensive drill for Pirates newcomers to assess their talent.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Pirates
Pie Traynor
Senator Infield Trains After Rain Dampened Practice
In Biloxi Mississippi manager Bucky Harris watched his 1935 Washington Senators field during a dry practice. Travis played third, Lary short, Myer second, and Kuhel first as the infield took part in a fast drill after rain.
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Biloxi
Miss
Bucky Harris
Washington
Infield
Harris
Travis
Lary
Myer
Kuhel
Chinese air defense uses early warning sound detectors
An elaborate system of electric sound detectors and direction indicators helps Ilstenera detect approaching planes long before they come within range of anti-aircraft guns or search lights.
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China
Ilstenera
Picard Revolta Take International Four Ball Title
Henry Picard of Hershey and Johnny Revolta of Milwaukee won the International Four Ball at Miami by one up over Paul Runyan and Horton Smith in an 18 hole playoff. The pair earned 1000 dollars each for the first prize while runners up shared 1000 dollars.
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Fla
Henry Picard
Hershey
Johnny Revolta
Milwaukee
Paul Runyan
New York
Horton Smith
Chicago
Picard
Revolta
Runyan
Ately
Picerd
Miami Country Club
Tommy Armour
Bobby Cruickshank
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Battle For Honors To B Resumed Wednesday Nig
The Gold Medal basketball tournament at the YMCA continued with play from 4 PM to 11 PM. Monday results include Robbins Triangles 33 over Lents Transfers 19 in Class A and Salvation Army 30 over Denton All-State 28 in Class B, plus other Class A matchups. Tomorrow’s schedule features Cone Memorial versus The Enterprise Panthers at 9 PM and Yadkinville Cardinals versus Sinclair Oilers at 8 PM with six more games planned.
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Robbins Triangles
Lents
Salvation Army
Denton
Kannapolis
Cone Memorial
Greensboro
Enterprise
Panthers
Yadkinville
Cardinals
Sinclair Oilers
Lexington
Salvation Army Tops Denton All-Stars In Thriller
The Salvation Army defeated the Denton All-Stars with a final score of 430 to 28. Salvation Army led at halftime 19 to 9 and maintained control as Denton pressed from all angles. J Lanier provided standout play with strong tossing and floor work while Gaddis Ridge and Ridge led Denton’s scoring efforts despite injuries to J and Purnell.
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Salvation Army
Denton
Gaddis
Ridge
Purnell
J. Lanier
Onm
Peeabiena
Grissom
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