Basketball Show Prompts Debate Over NCAA Tourney
A March report from New York discusses the upcoming double header basketball event amid criticism of commercialism, noting colleges chase invitations for gates while the NCAA favors traditional venues. It cites Illini reluctance to stay for a Red Cross game and mentions various sports figures and movements from Gastonia to West Point and Gowen Field.
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Mel Ott Faces Major Miracle To Keep Giants In First Division
Giants star Mel Ott leads a reshaped roster as war service cuts hit hard. Johnny Mize and Harry Danning join Army, while Bill Werber retires. Ott stays hopeful as March 24 induction looms and Giants seek fixes.
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Armstrong Writes Memoirs Amid Ring Comeback
Philadelphia March 17 Armstrong the former boxing champion reveals he has nearly finished a memoir titled My Struggle to Three Crowns but says the anti climax is not ready. The 30 year veteran notes he now prefers romantic writing over fighting themes. He discusses a planned 10 round return with Al Tribuani of Wilmington in convention hall.
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Golden Gloves Finals Move to Garden. Philly Clinches Team Title
The Golden Gloves Eastern championships shift to Madison Square Garden for finals with Philadelphia dominating the semifinals by sending six men to the finals. New York, Washington, Newark, Puerto Rico, and Charlotte follow with multiple finalists led by Cliff Smith of Charlotte facing George Coin of Philadelphia in the 112-pound class.
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West Coast Conference Goes On Hold For War Time
The Pacific Coast Conference is out for the duration and California schools Stanford UCLA Southern California and California plan to schedule home football games. Travel will be minimized with home and home arrangements urged as the wartime measure, and a Washington USC game seems unlikely. Michigan aims for a third straight Big Ten baseball title with indoor batting at Yost Field House.
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Michigan Trip Distances Highlight Big Ten Road Trips
The snippet compares travel distances for Michigan football in a Big Ten schedule. It notes the Minneapolis trip to face Minnesota is longer than the Philadelphia route from Ann Arbor, while the Philadelphia game reduces travel demands compared with other road trips.
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Ringside Weight Los Angeles Bowling Report
Mike Rand rushed his ball to the scales after a first roll strike on 3-6-9 pins in a ringside weigh-in style note from Los Angeles bowling coverage.
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Rice Falls Just Short Of Indoor Two Mile Record At MSG
Gregory Rice failed to beat his world indoor two mile mark of 8 51.1 at the Knights of Columbus Games in Madison Square Garden. A slow first quarter and a congested field hindered him, and he cited the chewed track and weather as factors. He plans further attempts in Chicago Relays and a Cleveland meet next week.
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Land Sold to Los Angeles Angels in Coast League
Harry Land, ex High Point sandsotter, moves to the Los Angeles Angels of the Pacific Coast League from Tulsa in the Texas League. The catcher began in the Bi-State circuit and played for Zanesville, Ohio, in the Mid-Atlantic last season and will report immediately. He resided in Zanesville this winter.
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League Reveals 144 Players In Armed Forces This Season
The American League reports 144 players in military service, matching its World War I total. Nineteen players are working in war plants or on farms this season. Despite losses rosters show 17 to 34 available per club for a April 21 start. Detroit and Chicago lead in service with 23 each. St Louis 34 total players.
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Cox Admits Four Clubs Have Trading Conversations
HERSHEY Pa March 17 Trade winds blew at spring training as Phillies owner Bill Cox talked of ongoing trading conversations with the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates and a third club. The Phillies added Babe Dahlgren and Danny Litwhiler along with Danny Murtaugh and possibly Nick Etten, while Ed Levy and Allen Gettel faced uncertain fates. Commissioner Landis may rule on Etten’s status. Two players joined the squad last night Ron Noriega and Walter Beck.
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