Giants Poised for Strong 1934 Season Under Florida Sun
Giants manager Bill Terry builds on 1933 success with a pitching heavy, aggressive, resourceful lineup. Main concerns include Gus Mancuso's typhoid illness, Johnny Verger and William Watson Clark returning to form, and Travis Jackson reclaiming shortstop. The outfield features Joe Moore, George Davis, Mel Ott with support from Lefty O Doul and Bank Leiber.
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Bill Terry
Giants
Hubbell
Schumacher
Parmelee
Gus Mancuso
Johnny Verger
Terry
William Watson Clark
Travis Jackson
Blondy Ryan
Blondy
Jackson
Ryan
Hughey Critz
George Grantham
Joe Moore
George
Kiddo) Davis
Mel Ott
Frank
Lefty
Fights Report From Last Night Across U S Cities
Boxers from Philadelphia to New Orleans fought in cities including Philadelphia Douglas Locateli and Benny Bass in draws while Charley Jacobs posted a decision loss for Stumpy Jacobs. Lou Ambers stopped Bashara in Norfolk and Vince Dundee edged Joe Kaminski in NanticoKe. Other results include Rodak over Dazzo in Chicago and Sarron over Burton in Birmingham with several other decisions and knockouts across Miami Orlando and Pittsburgh.
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Philadelphia
Cleto Locatelli
Italy
Benny Bass
Drew
Harry Serody
Charle
Stumpy
Giants Preview Strong Pitching Staff Under Terry's Plan
Weintraub and Homer Peel join reserve duty as Terry plans to use Paul Richards behind the bat. Mancuso arrives in camp this week to bolster the rotation while Danning leads reserve catching. Hubbell doctors on pace, Schumacher and Parmelee need Mancuso’s guidance to reach peak form by April. The five-man group includes Fitzsimmons, Clark, Shores, Salveson, Smith, Bowman with Bell and Luque in relief as Terry expresses confidence in a deep pitching corps.
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Homer Peel
Terry
Paul Richards
Mancuso
Harry Danning
Giants
Carl Hubbell
Hal Schumacher
Roy
Tarzan) Parmelee
Freddie Fitzsimmons
Clark
Schumacher
Parmelee
Bill Shores
Jack Salveson
al Smith
Joe Bowman
Herman Bell
Adolfo Luque
Jackson
Japanese Girls Can Advertise Charms on Radio
In Japan, girls may announce their charms on radio seeking prospective husbands inviting inquiries from listeners. The practice reflects evolving social norms as radio becomes a platform for matchmaking and personal introductions.
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Japan
Rookie Blossoms As New Red Sox Star
Julius Solters arrives at Red Sox camp as a preseason sensation after belting a homer to right and a wallop to left, suggesting star potential. Other clubs report activity with additions and departures as spring training heats up, including Reds considering a southpaw and Phillies seeking a second base solution.
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Red Sox
Associated Press
Sarasota
Fra
Julius Solters
Pittsburgh
Julius
Sox
New Ball Park
Boston
White Sox start rookie trio in Angels series game
The Chicago White Sox plan to use rookie right-handers John Pomorski Otto Nicholas and Dale Mills on the mound as they resume their series with the Los Angeles Angels.
Dodgers star Johnny Frederick eyes better hitting with new ball
Orlando reporter notes Johnny Frederick led the Brooklyn Dodgers with a .308 average last season and believes he will improve his hitting with the club adopting a new ball.
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Dodgers
Orlando
Fla
Johnny Prederick
Brooklyn Dodger
Yankee rookie Saltz receives first base trial
New York Yankees manager Joe McCarthy plans a first base trial for rookie Fia-Jack Saltz, a candidate for third or second base, as he seeks a permanent job with the team in St. Petersburg.
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Yankees
ST. Petersburg
Jack Saltzgaver
New York Yankee
Joe McCarthy
Giants. Giants manager Sill Terry axes first moves
Fra Sill Terry, manager of the world champion New York Giants, has swung the axe for the first time, signaling major changes in the team outlook.
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Giants
Port Myers
Fra
Sill Terry
New York Giants
Bermuda Islands Named After Juan Bermudex Discoverer
The Bermuda Islands were named for Juan Bermudex who is said to have discovered them in the 16th century.
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Bermuda Islands
Juan Bermudex
Carolina Tar Heels Schedule 21 Games for 1934 Season
The 1934 Carolina baseball team will play 21 games with nine Big Five and 14 Southern Conference contests. Highlights include two trips to Virginia and Maryland and a three game series with Virginia. Home and away split 60 40 with Washington and Lee at home March 30.
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Chapel Hill
Mar
Carolina
South
G. E B. Shepard
Virginia
Maryland
University of Virginia
Washington and Lee
Emerson Field
Bunn Hearn
Tar Heels
Davidson
Gastonia
Concord
Wake Forest
N. C. State
Greensboro
Randolph-Macon
Navy
Duke
Bi-State League Forms Class D Loop
Durham report states the Bi-State baseball league qualified as a member of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues and will operate under its protection.
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Durham
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Higgins Expected to Sign with A's After Talks
Fort Myers reports Pinky Higgins arrives at the Philadelphia Athletics camp to discuss his contract and may follow Jimmy Foxx in ending his holdout.
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Fra
Pinky Higgins
Philadelphia Athletics
Jimmy Foxx
A’s
Braves Scout Rain Brings Now Prospects to Bos- Po
St Petersburg report notes influx of big league scouts as Kiburt Fletcher and Bibert Fletcher showcase heavy hitting for Tribal fans delight.
Pirates Begin Spring Training With Gibson At Helm
Paso Robles California report states the Pittsburgh Pirates open spring training under manager George Gibson with Bill Swift as the star pitcher and a recent holdout joining the squad.
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Paso Robles
Cal
Pittsburgh Pirates
George Gibson
Bill Swift
Cardinals Trade Rumors Hover Over Camp
In Bradenton Florida reports persisted that the St. Louis Cardinals tried to trade or sell three unsigned players Ernie Creatt George Watkins and Flint Rhem despite denials from club officials.
Browns open school for pitchers under Rogers Hornsby
In West Palm Beach Florida manager Rogers Hornsby of the St. Louis Browns opened a school of instruction to teach pitchers what they should know beyond the act of pitching. The program aims to improve fundamentals and game knowledge for mound men.
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Browns
West Palm Beach
Senators Pitchers to Take Longer Batting Practice
Joe Cronin the Washington Senators manager, after a week of work with his pitchers, declares he wants more hitting pitchers and orders longer batting practice to improve the batters.
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Senators
Biloxi
Joe Cronin
Washington Senators
Two Heats Today In Virginia's Trials
The Eleventh annual Virginia amateur field trials association event at CAMP LEE VA schedules the final two heats of the winners stake and the puppies stake today. Leading contenders include Lady Byrd Spottswood Steven's Ben Huggin Sergeant Kid and Hart's Eugene Spooks with strong early performances from Proctor's Image and Tip's Manitoba Jake though Jake found only one covey.
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Virginia Amateur Field Trials Association
Lady Byrd Spottswood
Steven
Ben Huggin
Sergeant Kid
Hart
Eugene Spooks
Proctor
Virginia
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Westminister
Tip
Manitoba Jake
Dr. R. W. Spicer
Winston-Salem, N. C
Jake
North Carolina
Duke to Host Southern Conference Track Meet
Duke will host the Southern Conference track and field meet on May 19-20 in Durham. Announcement by Duke coach Carl Voyles confirms the Durham school secured the conference event. The University of North Carolina won last year’s meet held here.
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Durham
Mar
Duke
Carl Voyles
University of North Carolina
Virginia North Carolina Class D League Adopts Season Plan
The today announces a Class D league including Fieldale Martinsville Danville in Virginia and Mayodan in North Carolina. The season runs May 1 to Labor Day with four games weekly and J Frank Wilson of Fieldale serving as president.
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Fieldale
Martinsville
Danville
Virginia
North Carolina
J. Frank Wilson
Skidmore Chosen Freshman Mentor by Carolina Council
Walter Skidmore, young coach at Charlotte high school, named freshman mentor for UNC football and basketball. W. J. Cerney resigns as assistant effective April 1. Skidmore to join next fall. Cerney linked to Notre Dame. Skidmore credited with multiple state titles at Charlotte.
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Skidmore
Council At Carolina
Chapel Hill
Walter Skidmore
Charlotte High School
University of North Carolina
W. J
Bill” Cerney
Chuck Collins
University Athletic Council
Cerney
Charlotte High
Centre College
Charlotte
Carl Snavely
Collins
Notre Dame
All Star Teams Named in 1934 Y M C A Gold Medal Tourney
The Tournament Committee announced All-Star selections across three divisions of the 1934 Gold Medal basketball tournament at the Y M C A and city playgrounds. Winners include Fizier Smith of Greensboro in Class A, Greensboro Full Fashioned in Class B, and Highland in Class C with multiple awards for leadership, defense, and high scoring.
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Fizier ~ Smith
Greensboro
Highland
Pirot Prize B Division Greensboro Team Wins Gold
In the B division of the Pirot Prize, Greensboro Full Fashion collects gold medals for each team member. Salvation Army and Adams Millis win second and third prizes with silver and bronze basketballs per member. First All Tournament Team includes Maroney, Durham, Spencer, Ingram, and others. High scorers Spencer and Johnson tie at 12. Spencer leads tournament with 24. Swaner earns manager medal. ten sportsmanship medals awarded to defeated teams’ players.
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Dark Horses
Landis
B. Anderson
M. Anderson
Ray
Mills Home
Dennis
Peeler
Ritchie
Lanter
Spry
Beeson
Elder
Allen Jay
Brinkley
Anderson
M. Ander
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Giles
Hedrick
Oakley
Smith
Mills
Millis
Foust
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Ame
Lanier
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Salvation Army
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Maroney
A. Durham
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Durham
Ingram
Hoover
Robbins
Johnson
Swaner
Phillips
BE. Hoover
Funderburg
Kannapolis
Fowler
Hendrix High School
Whitley
High School
Hughes
Mock-Judson
Hinkle
Buckner
Center
Greens
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Erlanger
Mack Judson
Pure Oil
Fresmire
Essex
Jamison
Hayworth
Childress
Everhart
Sowers
Yow
Mack-Judson
Brown
Ed Farlow
Chiidress
Pesmire
Fragier-Smith
Kessex
First Prize Awards Highlight Frazier-Smith Team
In the A division Frazier-Smith claims first prize with each member earning a gold basketball and silver trophy. Erlanger takes second with silver basketballs. Mack Judson earns bronze for third prize. Pure Oil awards gold medals to its squad.
Massachusetts Lass Heads Sixth Mid-South Golf Championship
Deborah Verry from Worcester leads a field of nearly 100 in the sixth annual women’s Mid-South championship at Southern Pines. The 386-hole medal event runs 18 holes today and 18 tomorrow with Edith Quier Marian Miley Sara Fownes Wadsworth Charlotte Glutting and J M Haines among top challengers.
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Mar
Deborah Verry
Worcester
Mass
Verry
Edith Quier
Reading
Marian Miley
Lexington
Meteor Wind Blows Down Forests in Siberia 1908
In 1908 a meteor wind swept through Siberia uprooting forests over about 100 square miles, leaving a vast devastated area. The event marks a rare atmospheric impact with widespread tree loss.
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Siberia
Cheers For Coache High School Athletes Honor Efforts
A reflective column praises High Point High School for athletic sacrifice amid hardships. It notes coaches and teachers donated time and money, kept sports open while honoring clean competition and student dedication, listing Spencer, V. O. Jones, and Joe Kidson among local youths.
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V. O. Jones
Joe Kidson
Smoker to Feature Coach Carl Snavely in Regional Study
Regional audience hosts Carl Snavely trainer and mentor to Carolina men outlines his coaching philosophy and athletic views. Eddie Eagan praised as great amateur by district attorney Anthony Duncan Campbell appears in background. Cotton Warburton and Rugby substitutes noted as context while other sports items reference speed records and Big Ten ties.
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Tony Herrera
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Fielder
Paulino
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Big Ten
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Zuppke
Bob
Reds
Phils
Ft Park
Wake Forest Announces 1984 Baseball Schedule
Wake Forest College releases a 27 game 1984 schedule coached by John Caddell with 14 at Gore Field. The Deacons face NC State Duke Davidson Richmond Washington and Lee and Hampden-Sidney among others in Raleigh Chapel Hill Durham and Lexington.
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Gore Field
University of North Carolina
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Big Five
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Raleigh
Richmond
Michigan State
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Elon
Eton
Delaware
Rocky Mount
Davidson College
Chapel Hill
Duke
Durham
Davidson
U. N. C. Chere
Hampden-Sidney
Garden Working On Carnera Baer Bout
Col John Reed Kilpatrick president of Madison Square Garden planned more conferences in New York to resolve issues blocking the heavyweight title bout between Primo Carnera and Max Baer. Baer demands Dempsey share and more than 12 percent of receipts, while Kilpatrick says progress is being made.
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John Reed Kilpatrick
Madison Square Garden
Primo Carnera
Max Baer
Col. Kilpatrick
Baer
Jack Dempsey
Golf Pros Move On Charleston Today
Golf pros on the winter circuit test the course in Charleston South Carolina for a 2500 dollar Gardens tournament running Thursday through Saturday. Horton Smith shot 76 on his first round as the Atlanta Metropolitan Open contestants arrive and practice rounds continue.
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Charleston
8. C
Horton Smith
Frid ecause hrist
Fragic fragment reads as a garbled note about a Friday event or holiday. The text mentions air tur reulat and monetary symbol £ but lacks clear names places dates or actions to identify a specific news item.
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