The Greater Greensboro Open With Golf’s Galaxy Heads Here
A three day golf spectacle at Starmount and Sedgefield to feature stars such as Sammy Snead Johnny Regolta Harry Cooper and Gene Sarazen. The writer notes the challenge of watching all three rounds and praises organizers Laurence Leonard Archie Joyner and the event’s marquee lineup.
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Starmount
Sedgefield
Sammy Snead
Johnny Regolta
Harry Cooper
May Shute
Ralph Guldahl
Gene Sarazen
Ky Laffoon
Tony Anero
Horton Smith
Tommy Armour
Dick Metz
Mountain visit hints at baseball plans and local notes
The correspondent heads to Asheville mixing business with leisure as Max Lanier stays with the St Louis Cardinals to gain seasoning before a Columbus return. A Cone Y M C A Class B final saw Highland Mills beat Leakesville 42 to 34.
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Asheville
Lanier
Denton
Max Lanier
Gas House
Columbus
Cardinals
Whit Kearns
Art Fletcher
Southern conference prospects loom for next fall
The piece notes tough schedules as Dec Newton faces trouble and teams like Alabama Manhattan North Carolina Duke Detroit loom next fall. It highlights losses of Crowell Little Burnette and Andy Brshak, and praises Duke’s George McAfee while predicting strong class rivalries in the Southern conference.
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Cerainly
Dec Newton
Wolfpack
Alabama
Manhattan
North Carolina
Duke
Detroit
Reshman
Jake
Carolina
Don’torget
Crowell Little
Burnette
Andy Brshak
Carl
George McAfee
Metz Favorite in Greensboro Open With $5000 Prize
In Inhurst on March 22 the North and South open tournament gears up with Dick Metz favored to win. The event moves to Greensboro for a three day run at Sedgefield and Starmount courses with a $5000 prize.
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Inehurst
Dick Metz
Greensboro
Sedgefield
Starmount
Pinehurst
N. C
Mar
Spring meet gains prominence in regional sports circuit
Laurance Leonard, sports editor of the Daily News at Greensboro, and Houston Lawing of the Daily Record have elevated the latest meet, turning it into one of the spring season’s most sought after tournaments.
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Laurance Leonard
The
Daily News
Greensboro
Houston Lawing
Daily Record
Dope from the coast and sports foresight in one page
Dope from the coast is Joe DiMaggio eager for Bt. Pete. At 26 000 dollars the figure reaches Colonel Ruppert. Nick Altrock, clown of the Washington Senators, enters his 40th major league training camp and remains Dixie’s favorite. Forrest C Allen at Kansas has produced six solo basketball champions in ten years and shared another with Nebraska. Max Baer sits ready to dictate in heavyweight circles.
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Joe DiMaggio
Pete
Col. Ruppert
Nick Altrock
Washington Senators
Dixie
Kansas
Forrest C. Allen
Nebraska
Butch
Max Baer
Judge Landis Eyes Soon Speaking Tour
Rumors swirl about Tom Yawkey and Eddie Collins in Boston. Bill McKechnie lauded as one of the three smartest pilots in the big leagues. Bill Terry’s telegram to Clyde Castleman sparks talk of Baton Rouge train plans. Bear Wolf’s North Carolina team is watched for fall.
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Judge Landis
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnati Reds
Tom Yawkey
Eddie Collins
Eddie
Red Sox
Bill Terry
Clydell Castleman
Jersey City
Clydell
Baton Rouge
Raymond
Bear) Wolf
North Carolina
Sports chatter and forecasts from the season’s early chatter
Alf Letourner the bike rider is highlighted with exasperated remarks. Lefty Gomez predicts 26 wins for the Yankees. Fred Apostol’s claim to be the No 1 middleweight is debated with Young Corbett weighing in. Cleveland correspondent notes Bob Feller’s improvement over last year. Wisconsin reportedly names Charles Chuck Fenske as successor to Glenn Cunningham for three Big Ten years.
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Alf Letourner
Lefty Gomez
Yanks
Young Corbett
Fred Apostoll
Cleveland
Bob Feller
U. of Wisconsin
Glenn Cunningham
Charles
Chuck) Fenske
Big Ten
Red Sox Hope Bagby Can Solve Pitching Woes
Red Sox manager Joe Cronin eyes Jim Bagby Jr son of a Cleveland Indian star as a potential big league pitcher. Cronin needs arms badly and believes Bagby has a real chance to stick in the rotation after a strong season in the Pennsylvania State League.
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Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Clongwich
Jim Bagby, Jr
Cleveland
Sox Fire Up For 1938 Season Under Dykes
Chicago White Sox manager Jim Dykes pushes a battle ready camp as the team aims for the first division. Trades bring Joe Kuhel to replace Zeke Bonura while Marvin Owen and Gerald Walker join the infield and outfield. The pitching staff remains largely intact as spring training continues in California.
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Pasadena
Calif
Chicago White Sox
Cubs
Sox
James Joseph
Jimmie” Dykes
Pale Hose
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Zeke Bonura
Joe Kuhel
Washington
Jimmie
Bonura
Zeke
New Orleans
California
Rosaeras
Long John Kitehead
Marvin Owen
Gerald Walker
Detroit Tigers
Owen
Walker
Rip Radcliff
Wrestling Last Night Preview of Regional Matches
In Wilmington Steve Casey defeated George Keverly in 27 20 as Keverly could not return. In Camden Chief Chewacki beat Sammy Sein after a third fall forfeit. In Lancaster Everett Marshall threw Jon Dusek in 27 41. In Sioux Falls Ray Steele won on forfeit against Jules Strongbow.
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Wilmington
Del
Steve
Crusher) Casey
Ireland
George Keverly
Hollywood
Calif
Keverly
Camden
N. J
Chief Chewacki
Oklahoma
Sammy Sein
Newark
Stein Diaquality
Lancaster
Everett Marshall
Colorado
Jon Dusek
Omaha
Neb
Sioux Falls
Ray Steele
Glendale
Jules Strongbow
Tulsa
Indoor Mile Champion Reveals a Changed Man
Reports from Drs. Mickelson and Talbot in the South Disty detail Dean as a markedly altered figure. The experts affirm the transformation, noting it as surprising but supported by their observations. Glenn is highlighted as showing potential despite recent slips.
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Glenn
Mickelson
Talbot
Dean
Augusta Woman's Golf Meet Opens With Beard Medalist
The eighth Augusta Woman's golf championship began in Augusta Georgia with Mrs Warren Beard of Boston as Medalist, pairing with Mrs Joseph Sloman of Baltimore for match play. Eighteen holes daily through Friday on Forest Hills course. Marshal pairings include Newbold and Prunaret, with several matches listed and defending champion Marion Miley unable to enter due to a sprained ankle.
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Augusta
Warren Beard
Boston
Joseph Sloman
Baltimore
Forest Hills
Beard
Sloman
Charles Newbold
Kansas City
H. F. Prunaret
Grace Amory
New York
Alice Rutherford
Alamucky
N. J
Helen Dettweiler
Washington
D. C
T. B. Schraderberg
Isabel Ogilvie
Cleveland
B. Pe Howe
Philadelphia
Dorothy Kirby
Atlanta
Katherine McCloskey
Pittsburgh
Ruth Haley
Charles Harbaugh
Jean Bayer
Providence
R. I
Barbara Bourne
Marion Miley
Cincinnati
Unknowns Lead Bowling Meet In Chicago
In Chicago on March 22 the 38th annual American bowling congress saw two relatively unknown players rise to prominence. Knute Anderson of Moline Illinois leads in singles with 746 while Don Beatty of Jackson Michigan tops the all events with 1 978 points amid 20 days of competition.
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Chicago
Knute Anderson
Moline, al
Don Beatty
Jackson, Mich
Anderson
Beatty
Fights Last Night Roundup From Cities
In New York Mickey Parker outpointed Victor Trolse at 136 134. In Washington Jimmy Jones stopped George Abrams at 5 rounds. In Buffalo Jimmy Clark outpointed Courtey Eagle at 155 160. In Toronto Johnny Gaudes outpointed Norm Baby Yack in a non title bout at 119 120.
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Associated Pres
New
Mickey Parker
New York
Victor Trolse
Washington
Jimmy Jones
Baltimore
George Abrams
Buffalo
Jimmy Clark
Jamestown
N. Y
Courtey Eagle
Worcester
Mass
Toronto
Johnny Gaudes
Winnipeg
Yack
Tore
Cronin Lacks Support As Red Sox Strategy Faces Gaps
Sarasota report outlines Boston Red Sox manager-player tensions as Joe Cronin loses confidence in high priced stars. New acquisition Joe Vosmik boosts offense while Cronin signals need for better pitching and dependable catcher options. Doerr and Higgins expected to contribute as Cronin reshapes lineup.
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Harry Grayson
NEA Service
Sarasota
Fla
Robert Moses Grove
Sarasota Ball Park
Boston Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Red Sox
Cronin
Joe Vosmik
Fenway Park
Washington
Ben Chapman
New York Yankees
Nationals
Bagby Jr Emerges as Promising Pitcher for Hazleton
The report notes Jim Bagby Jr son of the Old Sarge showing potential with 21 decisions for Hazleton last year. Other players like Jack Wilson and Fritz Ostermuller receive assessments while transfers and injuries shape the roster prospects for 1938.
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Jimmy
Hm Foxx
Sadlersville
Cronin
Jack Wilson
Husky
Oregonian
Wilson
Johnny Marcum
Jim Henray
Minneapolis
Ted Olson
Fritz Ostermueller
Jim Bagby, Jr
Sarge
Cleveland
Bagby
Hazleton
Records Look Good In 20 Win Charley Wagner
Charley Wagner a dapper right hander won 20 games for Minneapolis while Emerson secured 16 for Little Rock this season.
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Charley Wagner
Minneapolis
Emerson
Little Rock
Henrichs Play Elevates McCarthy In Florida Stop
In St. Petersburg Tom Henrich shines for the Yankees slicing a third base runner with a throw and making a sharp outfield catch while collecting two singles. Meantime Dolph Camilli to be ready for action as Grimes says he will play. In Bradenton the Dean brothers observe Dizzy Dean Day with Dizzy and Paul Dean's return from illness and salary dispute.
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Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Tommy Henrich
Joe McCarthy
New York Yankees
Tommy
Babe Ruth
Cincinnati
Henrich
Dolph Camilli
Brooklyn
Burleigh Grimes
Bradenton
Pla
Dean Brothers
Paul
Boston Bees
Dizzy Dean
Hurling Brothers
Dizzy
Browns President backs Street's Browns on course
Laredo Texas Donald Barnes club president expresses strong confidence in manager Gabby Street and the St. Louis Browns after reviewing Street's charges, stating he believes the team will go places regardless of others' opinions.
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Laredo
Tex
Donald Barnes
St. Louis Browns
Gabby Street
Ferrell Asked to Skip Exhibitions Over New Fast Ball
Washington Senators manager Bucky Harris granted pitcher Wes Ferrell’s request not to be used in exhibition games against American League clubs. Ferrell fears regular season rivals would see his so called new fast ball.
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Orlando
Fla
Bucky Harris
Washington Senators
Wes Ferrell
Ferrell
Vander Meer's pitching arm soreness clouds Reds practice
St Petersburg report says Johnny Vander Meer irks manager Bill McKechnie and coaches by resisting overhand pitching tips. McKechnie calls him a potential fireball king if he can control his delivery. Vander Meer says the change hurts his arm and ignores advice.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Johnny Vander Meer
Bill McKechnie
Cincinnat Reds
McKechnie
Johnny
Vander Meer
Dixie series notes on Little Rock players and prospects
Byron Humphrey won 16 and Dick Midkiff 13 for Little Rock while Lee Rogers added 18. Alabama southpaw not meeting expected progress. Archie McKain, Moe Berg, Jack Peacock assist catching. Fabian Gaffke Leon Nonnenkamp surplus outfielders. Williams labeled as baby needing more nursing. Yawkey finances boost Red Sox stability.
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Byron Humphrey
Dick Midkiff
Little Rock
Lee Rogers
Alabama
Giants Show Off Power In Exhibition Preview
New York Giants manager Bill Terry praises the club’s exhibition performances in Baton Rouge. The team shows greater power at the plate this year while Mel Ott has not yet hit his stride.
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Baton Rouge
Bill Terry
New York Giants
Mel Ott
Sox fans stake on Joe Kuhel value in Bonura trade
Los Angeles report notes Chicago’s trade of Joe Kuhel from the White Sox for Zeke Bonura. Players expect Kuhel to hit 15 to 20 points above his .293 average with Washington, calming doubts about the deal.
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Los Angeles
Joe Kuhel
Chicago
White Sox
Zeke Bonura
Sox
Joe
Washington
Rogell Presses for Start After Injury
Lakeland Florida Bill Rogell veteran Detroit infielder who had a hopeful prediction for the season grows impatient for a return to action after a stone bruise infection forced a hospital visit yesterday.
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Lakeland
Fla
Bill Rogell
Detroit
Oscar Witt Expects Cleveland Club in Fine Shape
Oscar Witt, Cleveland's manager, believes his team is in good condition. He went fishing yesterday, leaving Coaches ally Schang and Johnny Bassler to run a light practice.
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New Orleans
Oscar Witt
Cleveland
Ally Schang
Johnny Bassler
Duke Shuts Out Cubs in Exhibition Bout
San Francisco Pre Tra nor notes Pittsburgh’s pilot praised Marvin Duke for pitching three innings with one hit allowed as the Bucs open a series of six exhibition games against the Chicago Cubs yesterday.
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San Francisco
Pre Tranor
Pittsburgh
Marvin Duke
Bucs
Duke
Chicago Cubs
Athletics May Use Dario Lodi giani at Second Base
Baton Rouge report cites Connie Mack still confident Dario Lodi giani can solve the Athletics second base problem. Mack notes the Coast league rookie as the man for the job, while criticizing Gene Hassan at first base and the pitching staff's performance.
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Baton Rouge
Connie Mack
Dario Lodigiani
Philadelphia Athletics
Mack
Gene Hassan
Lawson Page Defends Title In North and South Women’s Tourney
Estelle Lawson Page, the Woman’s National champion from Chapel Hill, begins defense of her title in the mid south women’s tournament a 54 hole medal test in Southern Pines North Carolina. The field of 76 includes Jane Cothran Jameson Virginia Guilfoil Deborah Verry Mary Kuhn Louise Fordyce Betty Abernathy and others.
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Southern Pines
N. C
Estelle Lawson Page
Chapel Hill
Florida
Jane Cothran Jameson
West Palm Beach
Fla
Virginia Guilfoil
Syracuse, N. Y
Deborah Verry
Mary Kuhn
Aspinwall
Louise Fordyce
Youngstown
Betty Abernathy
Pittsburgh
Joseph J. Lawler
Hockey Playoff Open With Four Teams in Contention
New York Rangers meet the Americans at Madison Square Garden while Montreal hosts Chicago as Toronto and Boston start best of five series. Boston leads the division with a balanced roster, Toronto and New York boast young scoring stars, and the Americans mix experience with unpredictability as the Cup chase begins.
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New York
National Hockey League
Detroit Red Wings
Montreal Maroons
Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers
New York Americans
Montreal
Chicago Blackhawks
Toronto
Boston
Boston Bruins
Bruins
Art Ross
Toronto Maple Leafs
Rangers
Leafs
Dark
Red Dutton
A's
Earl Robertson
Canadians
Blackhawks
No One Upset in Handball Meet
Memphis readers report the national A A U handball championship opened with no top entrants faltering. Defending champion Joe Platak of Chicago faced George Dire of Evanston after Dire beat Louis Ryall of Memphis. Platak had defeated Eddie Sloan yesterday.
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Memphis
Tenn
Joe Platak
Chicago
Platak
Eddie Sloan
Charlotte
Washington
Charles Crance
Art Abrahamson
Los Angeles
Jack Clements
San Francisco
Joe Matthew
Kansas City
Ralph Page
Joe Goldsmith
Joe Gordon
Joe Powers
Louie Zebra
Detroit
Bart Hackney
Long Beach
Calif
Grapefruit league flashback star finds new power with Red Sox
A veteran who had only one hit in his last Grapefruit League with Washington now thrives for the Boston Red Sox. He is hitting so aggressively that he refuses to miss a turn at bat, signaling a possible breakout season for Boston.
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Washington
Boston Red Sox
Moore eager for chance against Cardinals and Deans
Bradenton Florida Gene Moore formerly with the Cardinals is anxious to face St Louis and the Deans. Despite a lame back he asked Casey Stengel to use him in today's game.
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Bradenton
Fla
Gene Moore
Cardinals
St. Louis
Deans
Casey Stengel
Young Infielder Mueller Shines in Phillies Camp
Biloxi notes rookie Emmet Mueller impresses at third base in Phillies training camp. His hustle and progress threaten veteran Pinky Whitney for a likely starting spot, with Whitney perhaps left behind by Mueller’s performance.
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Biloxi
Miss
Emmet Mueller
Phillies
Pinky Whitney
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