High Point and Charlotteopen YMCA Tourney Night
High Point teams win two games as Charlotte Juniors grab one in the YMCA Basketball Tournament at High Point. Local Midgets beat Kannapolis 44 13 while Charlotte Bees fall 37 23 to High Point Juniors. Schedule includes Midget and Junior championship games late, with finals at Harrison Gym.
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Campbell
Iene
Cod York
Cseseess
OS Miller
Adams
Charlotte
Fyreerto McAllister
Murphy
Smith
Saunders
Baugh
Croxen
Tilly and Hedrick
YMCA
High Point
Charlotte Ymca
Charlotte “Bees
Kannapolis
Reid
Christy
McClean
Wise
Sumter
S. C
College
Harrison
National Play To Begin At Garden Tenie
Edison Square Garden hosts the opening NCAA national invitational tournament game as Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute faces Bowling Green with Tennessee meeting Rhode Island in the evening. Don Otten leads Bowling Green inside against RPIs 13 game winning streak, while Orlando and Hank O Keefe pace RPIs scoring.
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New York
Edison Square Garden
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute of Troy
N. Y
Bowling Green
Ohio
Tennessee
Rhode Island
dePaul
Chicago
West Virginia
St. John's Brooklyn
Muhlenberg
N.C.A.A
Utah
Oklahoma Aggies
Arkansas
Oregon
Washington State
Kansas City
Kentucky
Ohoi State
New York University
Tufts
Garden
R.P.I
Institute
Don Otten
Otten
Ny Orlando
Hank O'Keefe
Racing gates readied as tracks prep for possible resumption
New York tracks plan schooling young horses in starting gates. Starter George Cassidy to oversee assistants daily 7 10 am from weekend, with schooling to begin once gates are set. Other dispatches note $27,000 to be returned from 1942 44 Kentucky Futurities, NFL’s wartime service contributions, Calder trophy winner Frank McCool, Arnolf Ferrin’s infantry transfer, Keesler Field baseball leadership, Henry Picard’s retirement at Charlotte open, and S Sgt Torger Tokie killed in action in Italy.
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New York
George Cassidy
Milwaukee
U. S. Trotting Association
Kentucky
Torger D. Tokie
Italy
Norway
Tokie
United States
Burke and Flores Fight In Mixed Results Card
In San Francisco Jackie Burke, 169, outpointed Roman Starr, 167, while Jesse Flores, 138, defeated Tony Marino, 134 in a separate pairing. The results echoed a busy boxing bill with multiple bouts and close scores.
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San Francisco
Jackie Burke
Pittsburgh
Roman Starr
Oklahoma City
Jesse Flores
Stockton
Tony Marino
Brooklyn
Annual Relays At Chicago For Tonight
Chicago hosts the ninth annual Chicago Relays at Chicago Stadium with top track stars from the AAU and Coast Guard. Entries include Pvt. Barney Ewell, Haakon Lidmar, Dave Albritton, Milt Padway, Billy Moore, Gunder Haegg, Jim Rafferty, Rudy Simms, Ensign Tommy Quinn, Bob Hume, Jim Herbert, Elmore Harris, Dick Forrestal, Lee Hofacre, and Dick Feister among others. The Big Ten is well represented in every event. Pure chocolate is about 50 per cent oil or fat content.
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Jimmy Jordan
Chicago
Chicago Stadium
Barney Ewell
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Herb
Coast Guard
Ed Dugger
Dayton
Haakon Lidmar
Dave Albritton
Wright Field
Milt Padway
New York Engineers’ Club
Billy Moore
Uato Michigan
Gunder
Wonder
United States
Jim Rafferty
New York
Haegg
Lincoln Park
Rafferty
Rudy Simms
New York Pioneer Club
Ensign Tommy Quinn
New York A.C
Bob Hume
Ross
Jim Herbert
Grand Street Boys
Elmore Harris
Shore A.C
Dick Forrestal
Michigan
Lee Hofacre
Drake
Ross Hume
Les Eisenhower
Great Lakes
Dick Feister
Lane Tech
Admiral Halsey endorses salvaged baseball cap with large visor
The article notes Admiral William Halsey wearing an oversized visor baseball cap in the Far Pacific. He explains sun exposure necessitated a cap fixed to fit, saying it suits him and the wearer agrees. This candid interview highlights a practical wartime accessory.
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William Halsey
Far Pacific
International
Foxx Shows Power in Phillies Camp Hopes
At Wilmington Del training camp Jimmy Foxx the 37 year old former AL home run king hit three balls over the fence two shy of Babe Ruth. Other notes list signings and arrivals from Yankees Giants Dodgers Athletics Tigers Cubs White Sox Red Sox Pirates Senators Indians Browns and notable players in camp including Dizzy Trout Pat Seerey and Don Gutteridge.
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Immy Foxe Ar Aoes
Athletics
Babe Ruth
Phils
Yankees
Stirnweiss
Les
Collins
Emerson
Giants
Joe Medwick
Mel Ott
Bob Barthelson
Andy Hansen
Dodgers
Tom Warren
Stan Andrews
John Wells
Otho Nicholas
Connie Mack
Don Black
Tigers
Paul
Dizzy) Trout
Tiger
Paul Richards
Cubs
Red Smith
Charlie Grimm
White Sox
Jimmy Dykes
Wally Moses
Bill Nagel
Red Sox
Tom McBride
Terday
Joe Cronin
Pirates
Frankie Frisch
Spud Davis
Senators
Manuel Hidalgo
Washington
Hidalgo
Indians
Lou Boudreau
Jim By
Ed Carnett
Congress Seeks Full Food Plan Details in Belt Tightening Debate
In Washington March 17 the Roosevelt food program sparks calls in Congress for a full investigation of exports imports and distribution. Senator Wherry argues for oversight while Senator Eastland notes Mississippians face salt pork shortages and the need to share sacrifices to aid allies and liberated peoples.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wherry
Sen
Eastland
D-Miss
Hly
Walton Promoted to Corporal in 686th Ordnance Co
Pte. Gene Walton has been promoted to corporal. He has served 2 1/2 years and is now with the 686th Ordnance Company stationed in Italy.
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Gene Walton
686Th Ordnance Company
Italy
World series race shaped by veterans in NCAA draws
Basketball world series potential hinges on veteran teams Paul and St Johns lead draw in eastern regional Ohio State with five veterans Arnold Risen and Don Grate anchor Big Ten bets Phil Kennedy from St Johns coaching Stainback at Yankees camp Ed Peniston joins Ohio State entertainment Osle States Ed Peniston and a note on Babe Ruth quitting smoking Lt Comdr Mal Stevens secures NY All American Conference franchise
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New York
Pxayers
Paul
St. John’s
Ohio State
Ineluain Arnold Risen
Don Grate
Phil Kennedy
St. John's
Brooklyn
Yankees
Tuck Stainback
Milwaukee Bowling Association
Ace Hudkins
Nebraska Wildcat
Osle State
Ed Peniston
Columbus Dispatch
Ohio
Babe Ruth
Mal Stevens
Lou Gehrig
Ray Ryan
Gene Tunney
Today's Guest Star Lynn C. Doyle
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin notes a sly quip about college administrators perched “north of the ears” by Lynn C. Doyle. The remark highlights campus governance with satirical bite.
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Lynn C. Doyle
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Billy Sixty Veterans Milwaukee Journal Sports Writer
Billy Sixty, veteran Milwaukee Journal golf and bowling writer, reports on regional sports pages. He covers upcoming events, player form, and results with concise, authoritative notes.
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Billy Sixty
Milwaukee Journal
Allen Jay And Thomas Works Grab Crowns
The Thomas Car Works of High Point defeated the Purple Cubs of High Point College to win the D class championship in Greensboro. Joe Price sparked a late run with three straight fields to seal the win as Gordon led with 9 points and Crowder 8. Glaesner led the Cubs with 8. In the girls division the Allen Jay team beat Pleasant Garden 34 to 21 as Huff scored 20 and Durham added 13 for the losers.
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Thomas Car Works
High Point
Purple Cubs
High Point College
Cubs
Joe Price
Car Works
Gordon
Price
Crowder
C. Glaesner
Allen Jay Fems
Pleasant Garden Girls
Huff
Jays
Allen Jay
Durham
Pos. H
Thomas C
F—Wilson
H. Cramer
Gunn
EL Gees Car Co
Cramer
Spencer
Thomas
Elkin
Pola
Freshman backfield candidate faces rough prep injuries
George has a tough prep career with multiple major injuries including busted ankles and legs four ribs every finger and a fractured skull. The report highlights his resilience and potential as a college backfield option.
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George
Vanes
Athlete Valor and GI Track Meets Highlight Stories
Service Dept. Sgt Dale Rex praised athletes winning varsity letters over medals while describing his wartime exploits. Dee Boeckman now along with the Red Cross helps stage G I. track meets in Calcutta India. Bainbridge Navy base players from last year lack college trained first basemen in camp this season.
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Service Dept
Dale Rex
Brigham Young U
Les Goates
Generals
Dee Boeckman
U. S
Red Cross Club
India
G. I
Salcutta
Bainbridge
Lord Byron Deep In Tie For Sixth
Sammy Snead shot a course record 65 to lead after round two of the Charlotte Open at Myers Park. Jay McSpaden and Byrd followed with 66 and 67 as Byron Nelson sat in a four way tie for sixth at 70. Nelson struggled on hill 455 No. 9, failing to hold the green after repeated attempts.
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Fritz Littlejohn
Charlotte
Sammy Snead
Byron Nelson
Hill
Myer Park
Nelson
Dutch Harrison
Snead
Navy
Jay McSpaden
Byrd
Joe Zarhardt
Norristown
Gene Kunes
Hell Fla
Ting
Fights Last Night Across Cities Report
In New York Jimmy Bivins 185 pounds and Melio Bettina 191 pounds fought to a draw. Dom Amoroso 136 outpointed Bobby Smith 127 in Jersey City. Irish Jimmy Mulligan 1684 knocked out the Brown Bomber 158 in Wareham. Georgia Larover 14 outpointed Paulie Jackson 132. Willie Thames 128 defeated Talbert Anderson 129 in Philadelphia. Johnny Cool 135 stopped Earl Mints 191 in Worcester. Sam Shumway 183 outpointed Johnny Meiko 186 in Worcester.
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New York
Jimmy Bivins
Cleveland
Melio Bettina
Beacon
Drew
Dom Amoroso
Jersey City
Bobby Smith
Philadelphia
Boston
Jimmy Mulligan
Brown Bomber
Wareham
Reddy Evans
Chicago
Teo Willis Scott
Savannah
Georgia Larover
Paulie Jackson
Reading
Willie Thames
Talbert Anderson
Chester
Worcester
Mass
Johnny Cool
Earl Mints
Sam Shumway
Webster
Johnny Meiko
Saturday Radio Lineup Full of Musical Acts and Talks
A detailed Saturday schedule lists programs from 2:00 pm to 2:00 am Eastern War Time. It covers The Baxters, Youth Hour, Opera, Science Adventures, The Carolina Hayride, orchestras, news, and variety shows. Notable names include Joan Vandercook, Lionel Barrymore, Judy Canova, and Grand Old Opry performances.
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Baxters
Nbe
Cbe — Ith Winge & Gueste
Mbs
Telescope
London
Musicana
Chicago
Booka
Cbemotrypeliins
Cbs
Orchestras of Nation
Cbe
Halloran Hospital
Cbs Parade of Sports
Joan Vandercook
New York
Biu
Sustane
Army Wings
Quincy Howe
Vladimir Brenner
Blu Prayer
Montezuma
H . Wismer
Bblu
Lionel Barrymore
Eagic
Britain
Leland Stowe
Nbc
South America
Cba
Meet Your Navy
Great Lakes
Binrthur Hale
Mbs-East
Nila Elis
Gayettes
Bea
Kay
Danny Kaye
Dbs Barmerican
Biw Penningiser Mewscast
Truth & Consequence
Eee F.B.I
Banca
Ore
Uleck
Judy Canova
Nbendy Russell
Blu
al Pearce
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Bowers
Eckert
H. P
Yarborough
Jones
Frye
Slack
Davis
Norman Gambler
Wees
Hedrick and
Tilley
Over McSpaden
Pat Taylor
Fairmont Park
THE
Terre Haute
Ind
Garden Tenie
Gluck Overture
Iphigenia
Allis
Boston Symphony
Serge Koussevitzky
Mad Witt
Allis Chalmers
Allis-Chalmers
Green Bay
Wis
National Football League
Uncle Sam
Elmer ‘Layden
Toronto
Frank McCool
St. Patrick's Day
National Hockey League
Ken Smith
Boston Bruins
Ted Lindsay
Detroit Red Wings
Fort Douglas
Infantry
Arnold Ferrin
University of Utah
Ogden
Camp Ood
Texas
Ferrin
Keesler
Miss
Keesler Field
John Carey
Carey
Philadelphia Athetics
Henry Picard
Golfdorh
Harrisburg
Jimmy Foxx
George Stirnweiss
New York Yankees
By Joe Reichler
Congress
Walton
Prise Sports
Jack Lords
Danis
Allen Jay and
Allen J
Pleas
Gar
F—Huff
Dunham
F—Ingram
Kirkpatrick
C—Ingram
White
G—Cornelison
Hackett
G—Harrison
Gibbons
Tyeinger
Hughes
Owen
Pleasant Garden
Anderson
U.S
Foreign Economic Administration
Tures
Lord Byron
Sammy Byrd
Associated Press
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