South Atlantic league opens with six clubs in 1930
Spartanburg and Knoxville lose franchises as the South Atlantic league settles on a six club lineup for the 1930 season. Judge Bramham announces Greenville Columbia Charlotte Asheville Macon Augusta and Spartanburg as the clubs. Knoxville failure ends his plan to add Charleston.
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Charlotte
Mar
Spartanburg
Knoxville
South Atlantic Baseball League
W. G. Bramham
Charleston
Greenville
Columbia
S. C
Asheville
N. C
Macon
Augusta
Judge Bramham
South Atlantic
Tennessee
Durham
Sally
Strong Track Field Programs Set for Redrawn Dixie Circuit
The Dixie track scene tightens to six clubs as LSU seeks to defend its title amid stronger challengers. Washington and Lee, North Carolina, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Virginia and others bring stars like Farmer, Flippin, Young, and Kelly. Florida and NC State rebuild with returning lettermen as competition sharpens.
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Ke Farmer
Ed Hamm
Doug Graydon
Georgia Tech
Shipwreck Kelly
Kentucky
Virginia
Harry Flippin
Georgia
Dixie
Bob Young
Florida
Mike Knight
South
Ed Newcombe
Nash Higgins
Vanderbilt
Commodores
North Carolina State
Raleigh
Bears Schedule Highlights 18-Game 1936 Baseball Slate
Lenoir Rhyne announces an 18 game spring schedule with two pending. Open March 26 at Hickory versus Springfield college and close May 10 at Salisbury against Catawba. Includes eight clashes with the Little Six and visits to Emory and Henry Elon Guilford High Point and Davidson among others.
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Hickory
Haskell S. Troutman
Lenoir-Rhyne
Bears
Springfield
Mass
College
Lenoir- Rhyne
Catawba Fame
Salisbury
Dick Gurley
Little Six
Springfield College
Oak Ridge Institute
Mars Hill
Emory and Henry
Emory, Va
Maryville
Tenn
Guilford
Henderson
Piedmont League
Elon
High
Davidson
T Davidson
Hick
Hicky
Catawba
Hickor
High Point
Hig Point
Sedgefield to Host Mixed Scotch Foursome Tomorrow
Sedgefield Country Club scheduled a mixed Scotch foursome for members on Wednesday March 19 on the Valley Brook course. The 18 hole medal event uses best ball scoring with all players driving off each tee and partners selecting the best drive, a change from last year. Club officials expect a large turnout and urge members to form pairs and arrive to complete pairings. Trophies await for the low gross and low net team scores.
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Sedgefield Country Club
Mar
Valley Brook
Sedgefield Club
Sedgefield
Indoor Track Marks Set at UNC C Indoor Meet
The first official Southern Conference indoor track records were released from Chapel Hill listing marks by Washington and Lee, North Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, and others. Notable records include 60 yard dash, 60 yard high hurdles, mile relay, and pole vault with athletes from multiple schools achieving top times and heights.
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Dillon Graham
Associated Press
Atlanta
Mar
Dixie
Louisiana State University
Washington and Lee
Flying Generals
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Louisiana
Twell Fortified
South
University of North Carolina Athletic
University of North Carolina
Farmer
Shepard
Linzey
Maryland
Young
Georgia
Bagby
Bostick
South Carolina
Speer
Finklestein
Wests
Tulane
McDonald
Hamm
Georgia Tech
Arnold
Dodgers Mutiny Over Bus Trip Spurs Pitcher Elliott
Brooklyn pitcher Jim Elliott declares he will not travel by bus after a grueling 300 mile trip from Clearwater to Miami for an exhibition against the Athletics. He fears for his health and says he will pay his own fare home if necessary.
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West Palm Beach
Flia
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jumbo Jim” Elliott
Exhibition Baseball Results From FloridaVenues
At Fort Myers Philadelphia A nine Columbus AA three. At St. Petersburg New York A four Cincinnati N1. At Sarasota Indianapolis AA six Detroit A one.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Philadelphia
Columbus
St. Petersburg
Alkalinize Your System for Colds Ad
Doctors endorse Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a cold treatment to restore alkalinity. Begin at first symptoms, take a tablespoonful in water morning noon and night for two days then at night only. Ad highlights its long history since 1875 and availability in 25c and 50c bottles.
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Magnesia
U. S
Chas. H. Phillips Chemical Co
Chas. H. Phillips
Giants Trade Shires and Veltman to Bridgeport in Farm Move
In Training Camps Antonio, Mac. Len Shires brother of the Great Shires is sent with Art Veltman to the Bridgeport club of the Eastern League Giant farm system. In St Petersburg Yankees manager Bob Shawkey limits mound work to three innings but Roy Sherid pitches five and Dusty Rhodes completes a 4 1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds as he warns players their futures hinge on spring performance.
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AN Antonio
John McGraw
New York Giants
Len Shires
Shires
Art Veltman
Bridgeport
Giant Farm
Petersburg
Fla
Bob Shawkey
Yankees
Roy Sherid
Dusty Rhodes
Cincinnati Reds
Cubs Weigh Kiki Cuyler as Leadoff for Chicago
Avalon reports manager Joe McCarthy plans to use Kiki Cuyler as the Cubs leadoff man due to his on base ability and speed. Cuyler's range and baserunning are cited as the main reasons for the decision.
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Avalon
Catalina Island
Cal
Joe MacCarthy
Kiki
Cuyler
Chicago Cubs
White Soxto host Giants in sixth exhibition installment
San Antonio report says the Chicago White Sox will stage the sixth exhibition game with the New York Giants today weather permitting. The game is part of a series designed to showcase both teams with a favorable climate anticipated for the afternoon.
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San Antonio
Tex
New York Giants
Chicago White Sox
Reds Return Home After Exhibition Split With A's
The Cincinnati Reds arrived back at their Orlando training grounds after a two game split in exhibitions. A stiff practice was planned to prepare for the four game series against the world champion Athletics starting tomorrow.
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Orlando
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Indians Open Fifth Straight Day With Little Action
In New Orleans on March 18 the Cleveland Indians, after two rainouts with the Pelicans, faced their fifth consecutive day with little activity as exhibition play continued slowly.
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New Orleans
Mar
Cleveland Indians
New Orleans’ Pelicans
Tigers Meet Cardinals In Bradenton Exhibition
Detroit Tigers travel to Bradenton Florida today to face the St. Louis Cardinals after a string of uneven exhibition results including both brilliant wins and poor defeats.
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Tampa
Fla
Detroit Tigers
Bradenton
St. Louis
Washington Nations prepare for Biloxi farewell game
The Washington Nation players arranged a farewell game in Biloxi against the Spring Hill Collegians of Mobile. This marks the team’s final Biloxi appearance before Walter Johnson takes his lineup to Chattanooga to begin the second spring training camp of the season.
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Biloxi
Mass
Washington Nations
Spring Hill Collegians
Mobile
Walter Johnson
Chattanooga
Athletics add Spencer Harris on waiver from Detroit
Fort Myers Florida March 18 193? The Athletics may use reserve outfielder Spencer Harris a newly acquired waiver pickup from Detroit if Al Simmons temperamental ankles limit him this season Harris is slated to join spring training roster to compete for fielding duties and lineup spots
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Fort Myers
Fla
al Simmons
Athletics
Mack
Spencer Harris
Detroit
Phillies Sign Klein and O Doul for World Series Run
Winter Haven Florida March 18 Two Phillies stars have signed contracts Chuck Klein and Lefty O Doul both agreed to club terms as they prepare for the National League campaign. Klein who drifted in and O Doul top batsman in the league are now formally on the roster.
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Winter Haven
Fla
Phillies
Chuck Klein
Lefty O’doul
Red Sox to Hold Conference with President Quinn in Mind
PENSACOLA Fla March 18 The Red Sox plan a day of work centered on a conference with President Bob Quinn in mind. Quinn
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Pensacola
Fla
Red Sox
Bob Quinn
Quinn
Hem-Roid Quick Pile Relief Ad Claim
An advertisement promises Hem-Roid tablets from Mann Drug Co. and druggists with a guarantee of quick relief from piles by reducing blood congestion in the lower bowel. The ad pledges safe, rapid action or refunds, claiming suitability for old and stubborn cases.
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Dr. Leonhardt
Mann Drug Co
Pirates to shuffle lineup for San Francisco game
In San Francisco on March 18 the Pittsburgh Pirates plan a batting order shakeup to spark slugging. Manager Ens aims to wake the club's offense for today's clash with the Missions.
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San Francisco
Pittsburgh Pirates
Ens
San Francisco Missions
Brown and Dodgers Set For Rain Affected Exhibition
Walter Stewart’s left handed pitching remains the tentative selection for manager Killefer in today’s exhibition against the Brooklyn Dodgers at West Palm Beach. Rain over three days threatens the start if the weather does not clear.
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West Palm Beach
Fila
Walter Stewart
Killefer
Brooklyn Dodgers
J. Pluvius
St. Louis Brown
Cardinals report strong arm at spring camp in Bradenton
Bradenton Florida March 18 for the St Louis Cardinals training camp no injuries or weak arms were noted as Gabby Street maintains two a day drills. Starters and hopefuls worked through intensive practice sessions in sunny conditions.
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Bradenton
Fla
T. Louis Cardinals
Gabby Street
Boxing Roundup of Last Night Victories
In St Louis Primo Carnera knocked out Chuck Wiggins from Indianapolis in two rounds. In Chicago Mickey Walker world middleweight champion halted Jimmy Mahoney in two rounds non title. In New York All Singer stopped Eddie Wagner of Philadelphia in three rounds.
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ST. Louis
Primo Carnera
Italy
Chuck Wiggins
Indianapolis
Chicago
Mickey Walker
Jimmy Mahoney
New York
Eddie
Kid) Wagner
Philadelphia
Loughran Edges Renault In Philadelphia Bout
Tommy Loughran of Philadelphia outpoints Jack Renault of Canada in a ten round match. Loughran controlled the action with crisp jabs and solid defense, earning a unanimous decision from the judges.
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Philadelphia
Tommy Loughran
Jack Renault
Canada
Boston boxer Joe Monte halts Moise Bouquillon in bout
Boston welterweight Joe Monte from Brockton stopped French fighter Moise Bouquillon in the eighth round an early stoppage noted by local ringside observers.
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Boston
Joe Monte
Brockton
Mass
Moise Bouquillon
France
Rosy Rosales Beats Sekwra on Dayton Bout
Rosy Rosales of Cleveland defeated Joe Sekwra in Dayton Ohio after a foul call. The boxing card featured Rosales securing the win in a close contest.
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Buffalo
Rosy Rosales
Cleveland
Joe Sekwra
Dayton
Dun Dee Outpoints Aldos In Newark Bout
Vince Dun Dee of Baltimore edged Aldos of Spain by decision in Newark in a lightweight boxing match, the result announced after ten rounds.
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Newark
N. J
vVince Dundee
Baltimore
Aldos
Spain
Louisville's Dugan Outpoints Reed in Columbus Bout
Louisville light heavyweight Jack Dugan defeats Columbus rival Jimmy Reed by decision in a pro boxing card in Columbus. Dugan earns ten rounds of action showcasing steadyアウトboxing to secure the win.
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Louisville
Jack Dugan
Jimmy Reed
Columbus
Omaha boxers Billy Wallace Cleveland and Eddie Anderson draw
Billy Wallace of Omaha and Eddie Anderson of Rock Island Illinois fought to a draw in a recent bout with a 10 round decision. Cleveland was the opponent.
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Omaha
Neb
Billy Wallace
Cleveland
Eddie Anderson
Rock Island, Ill
Drew
Gorilla Jones-Clash Stirs St. Paul Bout
Gorilla Jones defeats Jock Malone in St. Paul in a brisk match. Ak Ron C. reports the bout ended with Jones in control at the crowd cheered.
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ST. Paul
Gorilla Jones
Akron
Jock Malone
Glick Outpoints Brown in Baltimore Bout
Joe Glick of Brooklyn outpointed Buster Brown of Baltimore in a ten round boxing contest.
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Baltimore
Joe_ Glick
Brooklyn
N. Y
Buster Brown
Memphis bout ends as Delmont stops Peck
Danny Delmont of Chicago knocks out Joe Kid Peck of Little Rock in the Memphis fight, earning a decisive win inArkansas challenger.
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Memphis
Tenn
Danny Delmont
Chicago
Joe
Kid) Peck
Little Rock
Ark
King Pin Defeats Lucky Strike in Three Game Match
The King Pin bowlers defeated the Lucky Strike outfit by 45 points in a three game match at Lucky Strike alleys last night. Scores posted.
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King Pin
Lucky Strike Alleys
Alley Captain Chosen For Guilford Track Team
William Alley, star miler for the Guilford College Quaker trackmen, was chosen captain of this year’s team at a lettermen meeting. Haworth steps down from captain-elect. Rembert Patrick named manager as Guilford plans an ambitious schedule and prepares for Little Six meet in Greensboro.
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Guilford College
William Alley
Quaker Cinder Crushers
Alley
Haworth
Guilford
Shepard
Rembert Patrick
Greensboro
Knights of the Cinder Path
Wiggins Falls to Carnera in Second Round
In St Louis Primo Carnera defeated Chuck Wiggins in the second round of a ten round bout before about 22 000 fans who paid over 60 000 dollars. Carnera dominated with powerful rights and lefts while Wiggins failed to land Denver punches and twice left the ring during the second round.
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ST. Louis
Mar
Chuck Wiggins
Indianapolis
Primo Carnera
Venice
Wiggins
Mike Malloy
Carnera
Reds unveil overhaul as Howley reshapes 1936 roster
The Cincinnati Reds under new owner and manager Dan Howley announce a bold shakeup aimed at improving pennant chances. They add Bob Meusel and Slug Heilmann for power, rely on Chas Lucas and Clyde Sukeforth, and push pitchers like Red Lucas to the fore while stressing hustling and depth at catcher and infield.
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Cincinnati Reds
Redlegs
Dan Howley
Reds
Howley
Bob Meusel
Harry
Slug) Heilmann
Chas
Red) Lucas
Clyde Sukeforth
Stughie
Ernest Eward‘vanson
Curtis Walker
Ethan Allen
Perhapp Earl Webb
Cub
George Kelly
Charley Dressen
Joe Stripp
Red Flingers
Bob Shawkey
Bucky Harris
Sukeforth
Johnny Gooch
Neoks
Nine Champions To Defend Titles In the Garden Tonight
Nine individual champions will defend their titles at the national AAU championships at Madison Square Garden. Illinois AC seeks to retain the team title as stars like Ray Conger and Herbert Schwarze aim to repeat wins in events from 1000 yards to shot put, with Conger facing Dr Paul Martin in a marquee defense.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
Illinois A. C
New York A. C
Ray Conger
Mlinois
A. C
Phil Edwards
Hamilton Olympic Club
Charlie Engle
Yale
Monty Wells
Boston A. A
Red Sturdy
Los Angeles
Charles Major
Brooklyn Harriers
Harold Osborn
William Werner
Greenwood Track Club
Herbert Schwarze
Illinois
Max Schmeling Stars In First Talkie With Olga Scekhova
Berlin reports Max Schmeling appears in his first talking film Love in the Rag with Russian actress Olga Scekhova. The premiere drew numerous curtain calls and surrounding fan attention at the opening showing.
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Berlin
Max Schmeling
Olga Scekhova
Max
How They Grew Thin Marmola Prescription Tablets Ad
Modern physicians counter obesity by treating weak glands without starvation diets. Marmola tablets, used for 22 years with millions of boxes, claim action with a formula and k per box explaining how it works. Ask your druggist for a $1 Marmola box today.
Wolfe Wins Narrow Decision Over Kiser in New Orleans Bout
Eddie Kid Wolfe of Memphis outpointed Ray Kiser of Oklahoma City in a twelve round bout in New Orleans, earning a decision. Wolfe used active aggression and solid work to secure the win on the judges scorecards.
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New Orleans
Eddie
Kid) Wolfe
Memphis
Ray Kiser
Olahoma City
Salvation Army Beats High School Freshmen 21 to 15
The Salvation Army basketball team defeated the high school freshman squad 21 to 15 on the Salvation Army court last night. Lineup and substitutions listed include Hedrick Lilly Hoover Harris Grissom Brown and Culler among others with Grissom and F. Grissom as substitutes.
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Salvation Army Downs Hi
Salvation Army Basketeers
Quint
Salvation Army
Harris Swween
S C. Grissom
LG Brown
Saunders
H. Culler
F. Grissom
C. Grissom
Helene Madison Sets Four World Records in Meet
Helene Madison, 16, of Seattle, set her fourth world record in the national AAU indoor women's swimming championship in Miami Beach. Eleanor Holm left with three records for New York and Josephine McKim of Los Angeles added one. Madison clocked 100 yards freestyle in 1 minute 0.4 seconds, beating Ethel Lackie’s former mark.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Helene Madison
Seattle
Wash
Eleanor Holm
Women’s Swimming Association of New York
Jacksonville
Josephine McKim
Los Angeles Athletic Club
Schedule Highlights From Florida and California Matchups
Today in Florida and California showcases multiple pro and minor league games. St. Petersburg hosts New York against Boston, West Palm Beach features Brooklyn versus St. Louis, San Francisco pits Pittsburgh against Missions, Philadelphia faces Columbus, and Bradenton hosts Detroit against St. Louis.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
New York
Boston
West Palm Beach
Leto Triumphs Over Forbes In Birmingham Bout
Tony Leto of Tampa Florida defeated Harry Forbes of Chicago by decision in Birmingham. The twelve round lightweight match showcased Leto's superior speed and defense as Forbes pressed throughout.
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Birmingham
Ala
Tony Leto
Tampa
Fla
Harry Forbes
Chicago
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