Rules Committee Aims At Clearer Football Books
The football rules committee plans a full revision to simplify the rule book making it easier to locate topics like forward passing. Duke coach Wallace Wade sits on the panel with Ted Mann and Broadus Cullers linked to ongoing sports chatter. The piece also notes Tom Beach’s R J Reynolds basketball success and changes at High Point college, with a jab about modernizing the secretary’s office.
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Tom Beach
R. J. Reynolds
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Federal Judge Orders Show Cause in Baseball Exiles Case
United States District Judge Edward Conger called organized baseball to show cause why three exiled players Danny Gadella Max Lanier and Freddie Martin should not be allowed to play immediately The suits target baseball commissioner A B Chandler National League President Ford Frick American League President Will Harridge Minor League head George Trautman and all 16 major league teams.
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George Trautman
Red Shield Prepares Four-Game Start For Tourney
The Salvation Army Red Shield Basketball Tourney opens tomorrow at High Point College Harrison Gym with four early games. Jaycees vs Order of Moose leads 6 pm, followed by Kiwanians vs Civitan at 7, Exchange Club lads vs Lions at 8, and A B team vs Otarians at 9.
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Ex Chicago Shortstop Cissell Dies Destitute
Chicago report states former White Sox shortstop Chalmers Bill Cissell, 45, died at Mercy Hospital after a stint in care since mid January. Once a Sox regular, he lost his job to Luke Appling in 1932 and later played for other major league clubs.
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Bill) Cissell
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First Four Favorites Are Defeated In N. J. T.
Loyola of Chicago meets Bradley and Bowling Green faces San Francisco in the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden. Kentucky St Louis Utah and Western Kentucky were eliminated in a sweeping upset by underdogs. Layton led Kentucky, Bowling Green routed St Louis, Bradley topped Western Kentucky, and San Francisco beat Utah 64 63 on Kuzara’s last second shot.
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Layton
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Bradley
Western Kentucky
Frank Kuzara
Allen Jay Ashmore Triumph in Local YMCA Gold Medal Cage Tourney
Allen Jay and Ashmore Business College won their first-round games in the Gold Medal cage tourney at the Y. Allen Jay, led by Richard Ingram, defeated Morgan’s Diaper Service 50-32 to reach the quarter-finals, while Ashmore edged past an unnamed opponent. Tonight features three Class B and C games with Cotton's Slo House, Carolina Ave Chute, North Park, Royal Order, Boston Bouncers, and Pirates in action.
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Ashmore Beats Blind Toms and Allen Jay Tops Morgans
Ashmore Business College 49 defeats Blind Toms 34 and Allen Jay 50 over Morgans Diaper Service 32 in Class B and C play. Tuesday schedule includes Cotton's Slop House against Carolina Ave Church Class C at 7, North Park vs Royal Order Class B at 8, Boston Bouncers vs Pirates Class C at 9. Wednesday features Allen Jay vs Stampagraph Class C and Ashmore Business College vs Allen's Neon Class B at 8.
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Ashmore, Morgans Service split. Ingram leads scoring night
Ingram poured in 23 points to set a scoring high as the Morgans Service five, largely reserve players, defeated the Blind Toms 49 to 34. Ashmore used a strong second half to pull away, with Crofts scoring 14 and Ingram 18 for the winners.
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Trinity High Bulldogs Win State Class B Championship
Trinity High School led by coach Coble clinched the State Class B title at Duke Indoor Stadium after defeating Camp Lejeune High. The Bulldogs also secured the Randolph crown with a perfect league record and dominated the North Piedmont circuit, finishing 32 of 34 games in 1949.
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Veterans Abound as Panthers Open Baseball Camp
High Point Purple Panthers start spring drills with a veteran lineup at every position and many promising newcomers. Coach Ralph James handles football duties, so Glenn Painter directs baseball until gridiron practice ends. Painter is a three sport monogram winner who will graduate in June.
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Thomasville Midgets Win Cage Tourney
The Thomasville high school midgets defeated Salisbury 38 to 32 to win the third annual Jaycee sponsored Midget Basketball Tournament in Thomasville. Has Ty led consolation victors over Liberty 25 to 18. Davis-Townsend game cancelled due to illness.
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Dodgers Manager Praises Pitcher Harry Taylor Comeback
In West Palm Beach Barney Shotton the Brooklyn Dodgers manager said pitcher Harry Taylor looks like the major league talent he was before an arm injury two years ago. The remark came March 15 after Taylor’s recent showing impressed Shotton.
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Barney Shotton
Harry Taylor
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