Davidson Wildcats Open 1980 Baseball Campaign at Home
Davidson College Wildcats host Georgetown University tomorrow at 3 30 in the season opener. Manager Everett Booe and coach Monk Younger emphasize improved fielding and hitting as the squad prepares for Oak Ridge Military Institute and a tough opening schedule. Brandon of Piedmont League will umpire both weekend games.
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Davidson
Davidson College Wildcats
Georgetown University
Washington
Monk Younger
Everett Booe
Big Leager
Greensboro
Armfield
Gladstone
Proctor
Goodson
Bernhardt
Parrish
McInnis
Miller
Mathis
Covington
Kugler
Thompson
Oak Ridge
Henderson
Oak Ridge Military Institute
Wildcats
Brandon
Six New Records Set by Helene Madison in One Day
Helene Madison, 16, of Seattle, set six new 20 yard course American records in a single day meet in Jacksonville. The marks include 220, 220 yard medley events and several free style distances, with observers comparing her feats to Gertrude Ederle. Madison heads to New York for a continuation tour after the Miami Beach AAU indoor contest where she set four world records.
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Eleanor Holm
New York
Miami Beach
Fla
Jacksonville
Helene Madison
Seattle
Gertrude Ederle
Madison
Interscholastic Track Meet Drawing Entries at Davidson
Davidson College hosts the sixth annual interscholastic track meet on March 22 with entries from Central High Charlotte Wilmington Salisbury and others final team count likely a dozen plus. Stars Mullis McMillan Wood and Barksdale lead a strong Charlotte squad as officials prepare a fast track and plans for the loving cup presentation to the winning captain.
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Davidson
N. C
Davidson College
Norton G. Pritchett
Central High of
Charlotte
Wilmington High School
Salisbury
Barnum Springs
Statesville
High Point
Hickory
Charlotte High School
Mullis
McMillan
Dashman
Wood
Barksdale
Wilmington
Martin Conger Duel Sprints In Indoor Championship
Dr Paul Martin the Swiss Olympian defeats Ray Conger at 1000 yards to set a new meet record 2 126 19 and beat Conger by three yards. Herman Brix sets a 16 pound shot put world record 51 feet 212 inches, while Herbert Schwarze and others push indoor mark times. Monty Wells and Lee Sentman tie the 70 yard high hurdles indoor record in heats and final.
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New York
Paul Martin
Ray Conger
Illinois A. C
Martin
Conger
Illinois Flyer
Herman Brix
Los Angeles A. C
Herbert Schwarze
Schwarze
Earler
Monty Wells
Boston A. A
Lee Sentman
Illinois
Kid Kaplan Outpoints Farr in New Haven Bout
New Haven match sees Louis Kid Kaplan from Meriden outpoint Johnny Farr of Cleveland in a 10 round welterweight decision tested by Farr's rapid pace and Kaplan's precise boxing.
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New Haven
Conn
Louis Kid Kaplan
Meriden
Johnny Farr
Cleveland
Urata bs promoter ad for Dr Southworths Aratabs
An old advertisement touts Aratabs from Dr Southworth to relieve burning sensations bladder weakness and urinary discomfort. It promises a 10 day risk free trial with money back if not satisfied and urges readers to ask their druggist for Uratebs.
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Ady
Guilford Quakers Hold Open Practice Ahead of Georgetown Game
Guilford College coach Anderson gears up for the opening exhibition against Georgetown university next Saturday at the stadium. Veterans show improvement while several positions, including reserve pitching, remain unsettled as lineups and fielding assignments are tested in a practice scrimmage between first and second teams.
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Guilford College
Anderson
Quakers
Georgetown University
Georgetown
Seaton
Guilford
Zachary
Letterman
Johnson
Roanoke Rapids
Stafford
Pierce
Jamieson
Bass
Turner
Stout
Nelson
Warren Plans To Quit Ring After Two Year Campaign
Addison Exum Warren former UNC heavyweight boxer plans to retire from boxing after a two year campaign starting soon. Known as Add to Tar Heel fans he has fought in North Carolina rings and preliminaries to big fights in New York and elsewhere. Warren intends to quit fighting enter a coaching school and begin a coaching career after two more years.
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Charlotte
Addison Exum Warren
University of North Carolina
Squared Ring
Add
North Carolina
New York
Warren
Inventors Push Patents as Talkies and TV Rise
British inventors filed over 89 800 patents in 1929 up from 38 556 in 1928. The surge centers on talkies color cinematography loudspeakers and television innovation.
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London
Pirates held by base troubles as N Y Giants suffer boil outbreak
In San Francisco training camp the Pirates still seek an exhibition win after another loss with 12 runners left on base. In San Antonio the New York Giants report a boil outbreak affecting Freddy Lindstrom, sidelining him as preparations continue for a doubleheader against the Browns and Dodgers with reserve and regular games planned.
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AN Francisco
Mar
Jewel Ens
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Pirates
San Antonio
Tex
New York Giants
Freddy Linadstrom
Cacker
Robins land Luque after McWeeny swap in spring camp
The Brooklyn Robins swapped Buzz McWeeny for Adolfo Luque of the Cincinnati Reds. Luque has been showing strong form in spring training.
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West Palm Beach
Fra
Brooklyn Robins
Buzz McWeeny
Adolfo Luque
Cincinnati Reds
Luque
Braves Beat Yankees 7 5 Despite Braves Eight Hits
In St Petersburg on March 19 the Boston Braves defeated the New York Yankees 7 to 5. The Braves used eight hits efficiently while the Yankees produced thirteen scattered hits that could not prevent the loss.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Boston Braves
Braves
Athletics plan spot pitchers for 1924 season
Connie Mack chief strategist for the Philadelphia Athletics says the club will use a "spot" pitcher strategy this season. Howard Ehmke signed as a spot pitcher and will start at intervals of about two weeks. He will also coach recruits. Veterans Eddie Rommel and Jack Quinn are expected to serve as spot pitchers if rookies prove ready.
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Fort Myers
Fra
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Howard Ehmke
Eddie Rommel
Jack Quinn
Thompson returns to Phillies lineup as spring pitch nears
Winter Haven Fla March 19 Captain Fresco Thompson the last Phillies regular to report was expected to arrive today or tomorrow Manager Shotton announced With Thompson back at second the team will be ready to go in three weeks He denies trade talks calling them ridiculous saying he wants to play for us and expects to be together after a talk His issue with the club is a personal matter not salary
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Winter Haven
Fla
Fresco Thompson
Phillies
Shotton
Thompson
Bargain Day Hinted In Grapefruit League Action
West Palm Beach Florida March 19 A twin bill may mark the first bargain day in the grapefruit league as players and fans anticipate a shoppers friendly slate of games and promotions.
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West Palm Beach
Fila
Reds Chief Hails Debutants As Spring Camp Opens
Orlando notes say Dan Howley manager of the Cincinnati Reds is pleased with Si Johnson and Archie Campbell as recruit pitchers. He also expects Bennie Frey, promoted from Nashville last fall, to perform well this season.
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Orlando
Fla
Dan Howley
Cincinnati Reds
Si Johnson
Archie Campbell
Bennie Frey
Nashville
Senators Seek Right Hand Fielder In Trade Talk
In Biloxi on March 19 Walter Johnson seeks a strong right handed hitting outfielder for the Washington Senators. Roger Peckinpaugh of the Cleveland Indians wants an understudy for Luke Sewell behind the plate. Rumors hint Roy Spencer may swap his Senators uniform for Ed Morgan’s Indians jacket after a .318 batting season.
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Biloxi
Miss
Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
Roger Peckinpaugh
Cleveland Indians
Luke Sewell
Roy Spencer
Ed Morgan
Cleveland
Red Sox center field bid lands Oliver via waiver
Tom Oliver, seen as a possible regular center fielder, zigzagged through the system from Little Rock to MLB. Scouts pushed for him, Connie Mack initially claimed him, waivers sent him back, then Bob Quinn secured him at a cut rate price.
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Pensacola
Fla
Tom Oliver
Red Sox
Little Rock
Ark
Bob Quinn
Connie Mack
Mack
Quinn
Shires Threatens Semi Pro Play Over Offer
Art Shires of the Chicago White Sox issues an ultimatum he will play semi pro ball in Chicago or the Rio Grande valley if a better offer than his $7 900 contract is not received within a week.
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Dallas
Tex
Art Shires
Chicago
Rio Grande Valley
Wagner Hopes 10 Elevates Red Sox Prospects
AP profile of 1920s era Boston Red Sox under manager Charles Wagner. It notes rebuilding efforts, key pitchers Morris Ruffing MacFayden Russell Gaston and hitters Rothrock Scarritt, Todt Regan Rhyne Reeves Heving Berry as they strive to improve from last place.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
Red Sox
Connie Mack
Boston
Halcyon
Sox
Bill Carrigan
Charles
Heine) Wagner
Carrigan
Bob Quinn
Wagner
Yankees
Ed Morris
Mobile
Ala
Morris
Addiiion
Charley Ruffing
Danny MacFayden
Somerville
Jack Russell
Milton Gaston
Billy Bayne
Edgar Carroll
Ed Durham
Pittsfield
Ben Shields
Ray Dobens
Horace Lisenbee
Washington
Iserai
Jack Rothrock
Russ Scarritt
Tom Oliver
Alabama
John Winsett
Joe Cicero
Bill Barrett
White Sox
Phil Todt
Bill Regan
Hal Rhyne
Annual At Lenoir Rhyne About Ready
The Havana yearbook of Lenoir Rhyne College has finished editorial work and awaits printing. Charlotte firms handle engraving printing and photography this year. Olin Sink of Lexington is editor in chief with Frank Clapp of Newton aiding. Humorous snapshot sections are featured.
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Hickory
Havana
Lenoir Rhyne College
Charlotte
Olin Sink
Lexington
Frank Clapp
Newton
State Golfers Open with Duke on Friday
Duke 1930 golf team opens Friday against North Carolina State on a local course in Durham. Captain Bill Jennings of Rocky Mount and runner up Wilson Randle return to lead the Devils for a third year. Sam Buie John Taggart and Eddie Schlossbach compete for the remaining two spots as morning singles and 1:30 p.m. foursomes are scheduled. Duke also competes in the State Championship in Greensboro and the Southern Conference meet.
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Durham
N. C
Mer
Duke
N. C. State
Bill Jennings
Rocky Mount
Devil Golf
Wilson Randle
Sam Buie
John Taggart
Eddie Schlossbach
Dukes
Greensboro
Blue Devils Open Tennis Pursuit At Duke
Durham report notes George Rogers a co captain and Don Garber a reserve from the basketball squad shift toward the tennis court. Rogers and Garber seek berths, joining returning lettermen Myers Frank and others as they compete for three court positions.
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Durham
N. C
George Rogers
Don Garber
Rogers
Myers
Frank
Garber
Phillips
Curtis
Farris
Exhibition Games Report From Florida and Beyond
In Florida exhibitions the Boston Beacons beat New York 7 to 6 in St Petersburg while Brooklyn edged St Louis 2 to 1 in West Palm Beach Lakeland hosted Columbus over Philadelphia 4 to 1 and Bradenton saw Detroit defeat St Louis 65 to 8 An odd San Francisco Missions 8 Pittsburgh 65 and Winter Haven saw Philadelphia defeat House of David 17 to 2 indicate a busy slate of spring exhibitions across venues with wide score disparities.
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St. Petersburg
Lakeland
Fla
Columbus
Philadelphia
Bradenton
Detroit
St. Louis
San Francisco
Missions
Pittsburgh
Winter Haven
House of David
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