Nelson Wins Pinehurst Title Sets Greensboro Open Favorite
Byron Nelson of Reading Pennsylvania earned $1 000 by winning the North and South at Pinehurst and enters the Greensboro Open at Sedgefield as a leading favorite Nelson fired four rounds of par golf 71 68 70 71 for 280 two strokes ahead of Thorton Smith Dick Metz and Sammy Snead share third place with 286 287s follow as Bracketed tied fifth Hen ry Picard Craig Wood Harry Cooper and Paul Bunyan notable players compete through Sunday with 18 holes today 18 more tomorrow and 36 on Sunday at Sedgefield and Streatham Country Club.
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Byron Nelson
Reading
Pinehurst
Sedgefield
Young Nelson
Nelson
Thorton Smith
Oak Park
Ill
Smith
Greensboro
Dick Metz
Chicago
Slammin
Sammy Snead
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Metz
Snead
Craig Wood
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Harry Cooper
Henry Picard
Hershey
Paul Bunyan
White Plains
Gene Sarazen
Brookfield Center
Conn
Sam Byrd
Philadelphia
Sedgefield Country Club
Starmount Country Club
Golfing Caravan Opens as Greensboro Open at Sedgefield
The opening round of the Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield features top pros led by Byron Nelson and Dick Metz with local stars such as Johnny Bulla and Bobby Dunkelberger in the spotlight. Amateurs like Alfred Oliver Jr and Donald Dunkelberger also compete as the event gains national notice.
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Sedgefield
Greensboro
Slammin
Sammy Snead
West Virginia
Bobby Dunkelberger
Bobby
Alfred Oliver, Jr
Donald Dunkelberger
Little Brother
Bill Snow
Frosty Snow
Charles Diffendale
Ed Madaris
Buster Moffitt
Jack Garrett
Ansell Snow
Grand National Hero Of 338 Lost In Rush
Bruce Hobbs, last year’s Grand National winner at age 18, watched as a half million spectators filled Aintree today. He rode Battleship to victory last year but was severely injured at Sheltenham eight months ago and spent years in a plaster cast. Hobbs now walks with effort and hopes for another shot at the Grand National riding War Vessel trained by Riggie Hobbs.
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Aintree
England
Bruce Hobbs
Royal Daniels
Sheltenham
Hobbs
Oxford
Marion DuPont Scott
Riggie Hobbs
Young Hobbs
Liverpool
High Point Volleyball Team to Hold Final Drill
High Point Y prepares for the Annual Invitation Volleyball Tournament in Greensboro this weekend. Coach Morehead reports strong teamwork and the squad in good shape for the weekend tests.
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High Point
Greensboro
Morehead
Boxing Results From Across Cities
In Liverpool Ernie Rodderick knocked out Jake Kilrain in seven rounds. In New Haven Eddie Mays stopped George Pepe in three rounds. In Elizabeth Danny Tauriello stopped Johnny Troncone after 137 rounds.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Eng
Ernie Roderick
England
Jake Kilrain
New Haven
Conn
Eddie Mays
Hartford
George Pepe
Meriden
Con
Elizabeth
N. J
Danny Tauriello
Newark
Johnny Troncone
New York
Grand National Eve Amid Stratospheric Prices and Bright Attire
In a festive prelude to the Grand National, raucous street scenes and extravagant displays contrasted with Britain’s crisis. Bath tub beds and farcical parades appeared as crowds gathered, with floating bleachers on the canal and tweedy gentry defying austerity.
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Aintree
Britain
Roundup of Sports Personalities and Pro Boxing News
In New York on March 24 readers see Gabby Hartnett praised with an auto gift in Chicago on April 17. Frank Leahy notes Notre Dame formations reel in Boston College players. Joe DiMaggio comments on Vince and doubles. Joe Louis and Jim Norris Jr. plan a $51 000 challenge in Chicago. Blackbirds debut in Harlem as pros. Johnnie J. wins Miami stakes at 7 to 1. A masked wrestler spooks Milwaukee crowds. Chick Harbert named as a rising track talent.
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New York
Gabby Hartnett
Chicago
Frank Leahy
Boston College
Notre Dame
Joe DiMaggio
Vince
Joe Louis
Jim Norris, Jr
Bob
Maurice Strickland
Long Island
Blackbirds
Harlem
Johnnie J
Miami
Milwaukee
Chick Harbert
Michigan
Racehorse Today Leads Field as Paper Lists Wednesday
In a quirky spelling slip the paper names the racehorse Today as Wednesday after a recent finish. The mislabel reflects a weekday dating error common in the era's print jargon.
Henrich Holds Yankees Backdrop in Early Season Shakeup
The report notes Tommy Henrich replacing Lou Gehrig at first base for the Yankees on a Wednesday, with President Ed Barrow expressing cautious hopes that the change may not be as dramatic as it appears. It also teases upcoming publicity stunts and college football signals, mentioning Tony Galento, Clemson prospects, and Alabama’s potential signing of a Rhinelander, Wisconsin cage star amid fevered speculation.
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Tommy Henrich
Lou Gehrig
Ed Barrow
Tony Galento
Clemson
Sammy Baugh
Davey O'Brien
Alabama
Wis
Wisconsin
Broadcaster Jones Narrowly Misses Delay For Tip Off
Kenneth Jones Peoria Journal-Transcript sports editor rushed from his hotel on the 26th floor at 6 59 p m to fetch overshoes. At 7 p m elevator operators went on strike causing a fall down the bannisters yet he reached the Garden in time for the opening whistle.
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Kenneth Jones
Bradley Tech
Crosley Wins Big To Fund Tampa Cruise
Powel Crosley Jr owner of the Reds arrived by yacht in Biscayne Bay and dropped anchor at Tropi cal Park. He won enough money to cover the cruise expenses from Tampa.
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Powel Crosley, Jr
The
Reds
Biscayne Bay
Tropical Park
Tampa
Budge vs Perry Fights Through Rough Play on Field
The report notes a tense clash between Budge and Perry with players flopping and no clear stop to rough play. Officials struggle to control the action as the teams contest every drive and referee calls remain disputed.
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Budge
Perry
Blair Park tennis courts set for Saturday play
Blair Park tennis courts will open for play Saturday weather permitting Recreation Director W F Bailey announced today The courts were popular last year and have been refurbished during the winter and are in excellent condition.
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Blair Park
W. F. Bailey
Hubbell And Schumacher Not So Well
Baton Rouge dispatch reports Carl Hubbell and Hal Schumacher of the New York Giants discuss their arm operations. Hubbell describes an eight inch incision and removal of bone fragments, while Schumacher recalls an inside procedure. Both assess progress and combat doubts about returning to peak form.
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Baton Rouge
Carl Hubbell
Hal Schumacher
New York Giants
Legion Meeting Scheduled in Concord on Thursday
A 14th district meeting of the State Department of the American Legion will be held here on Thursday in Concord, marking the Legion’s regional gathering.
Hudlin to Parley in New Orleans Talks over Indians holdouts
Willis Hudlin and vice president C. C. Slapnicka were due today to meet in New Orleans to discuss their differences. The report notes Hudlin remains the last Indian holdout as preparations continue for spring events.
Werber to Steal to Tampa as Reds Plan Free-Run
Cincinnati Reds manager Bill McKechnie plans to let new third baseman Bill Werber run freely during exhibition games in Tampa Fla without waiting for the steal sign. Werber stole 19 bases for the Philadelphia Athletics last season.
Yankees Draw Large Crowds In Exhibition Circuit
The World Champion New York Yankees attract big fan interest on the exhibition circuit. In 12 games they have drawn a total attendance of 25,659 spectators across St Petersburg and other venues.
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YANKS
ST. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Ted Williams Joins Red Sox Acknowledges Frisch
Boner No 1 Sarasota report notes Ted Williams arriving in Sarasota Florida where he meets manager Joe Cronin and baseball figure Frankie Frisch. Williams asks Frisch if he ever played ball, signaling the rookie of the year label and early team chatter.
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Boner
Sarasota
Fla
Ted Williams
Boston Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Frankie Frisch
Ted
Frisch
Cubs Hit San Bernardino as Power Shines in Exhibition
In San Bernardino California the Chicago Cubs clubbed four home runs in a lone exhibition win over the Pirates while expanding their batting average above .300. The Cubs aim for a fifth win in seven starts as they continue spring training.
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CUBS
San Bernardino
Cali
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pitcher Tom Bakercard to Charlotte in Piedmont League
Washington Senators pitcher Tom Baker, acquired from the Giants in the Zeke Bonura deal, is slated for Charlotte in the Piedmont League. Manager Bucky Harris notes his great speed and fair curve but cites control issues.
Pete Reiser May Miss Dodgers Season For Training
Harold Pete Reiser, 19, volatile rookie, boasted he can hit any right handed pitcher. He hit three home runs and had two consecutive perfect days at bat for Brooklyn, but now may not play this season as he shifts from Dodgers to El Mira farm in the Eastern League and could be sent up to a higher club for training.
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Lakeland
Fla
Harold
Pete) Reiser
Brooklyn Dodgers
Flatbush
Brooklyn
Elmira
Reiser
Siebert In Shape For Athletics After Injury Return
Siebert in shape in Lake Charles after recovering from a late 1938 injury with the Athletics. He was acquired from Columbus in mid season and is fielding and hitting in his old form, easing Connie Mack’s first base concerns.
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Siebert
Lake Charles
Dick Siebert
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Columbus
Wrestling Results From Camden Hartford North Bergen
Ernie Dusek 228 of Omaha defeated Cliff Olsen 228 by pin in 22 45 in Camden New Jersey. Gus Sonnnenberg 211 defeated Bob Russell 208 in Hartford Ontario in 24 40. The Golden Terror 305 from North Bergen beat Hans Steinke 245 of Germany in 16 29 with Steinke disqualified.
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Associated Press
Camden
N. J
Ernie Dusek
Omaha
Cliff Olsen
Hartford
Ond
Gus Sonnenberg
Bob Russell
North Bergen
Golden Terror
Hans Steinke
Germany
Steinke
Rollins Coeds Top Chapel Hill in Postseason Fencing Bout
Rollins College women’s fencing team from Florida edged Carolina co-eds 4 in a postseason meet held in Chapel Hill on March 24.
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Rollins
Chapel Hill
Rollins College
Florida
Carolina
Tommies Open Spring Training With Veterans and Rookies
Thomasville Tommies announce spring drills starting March 27 at Finch Field. Manager Jimmy Maus must replace four regulars including Vann Harrington and Roy Pinkston, sold to Cincinnati, as 20 rookies join the camp. Dennis, Miller, and Lindsay headline pitchers returning from a championship run.
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Thomasville
Thomasville Tommies
Penant
Mooresville
Jimmy Maus
Vann Harringston
Cincinnati Reds
Finch Field
Tommies
Vann Harrington
Roy Pinkston
Carr Shealy
Buck' McCain
Spencer
Kannapolis
Paige
Tommie
Dennis
Dennis Back
Carolina Briefs: Hearn Faces Pitching Quest and Golf Note
In Chapel Hill on March 24 Coach Bunn Hearn faces a pitching pool of 11 contenders, led by Bud Hudson with Sam Davis and George Ralston as reserve options. George Radman emerges as a promising new pitcher. Estelle Lawson Page shines in golf but Patty Berg wins the Mid-South event. Tar Heel fencers bloom with Allan Bloom Joe Boak and John Finch earning honors, with Finch champion in Class D epee.
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Chapel Hill
Bunn Hearn
Carolina
Henry
Bud) Hudson
Tar Heel
Sam Davis
George Ralston
Ralston
Davis
Hearn
Hudson
George Radman
Radman
Lorain High School
Kiski Prep
Estelle Lawson Page
Page
Patty Berg
Minneapolis Star
Southern Pines
Dartmouth College
Tar Heels
Allan Bloom
Joe Boak
John Finch
Finch
Cloverdale Wins City Soccer Title
Cloverdale School boys defend champions beat Elm Street 1 to 0 to claim the city title after four games. Gilmore scored the decisive goal as both teams delivered a strong passing game with continual rallies and steady goalkeeping by the Elm Street keeper.
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Cloverdale
Elm Street
Elm
Gilmore
Elm St
Dennis
Hicks, Jr
Brown
Yow
King
Boyles
Hbs
Underwood
Gilmore Holifield
Davis Carroll
McDonald
Crawford
Haulingz
Taylor
Lieyd
Kennerly
Kennedy
Kearns
Foxworth
Jarrell
Howard
North Carolina Beta Club Convention Opens in Winston-Salem
The annual Beta Club convention begins in Winston-Salem with University of North Carolina President Dr. Frank P. Graham delivering the opening address. Former gubernatorial candidate Dr. Ralph W. McDonald is slated to speak on the following day.
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Winston-Salem
North Carolina
Beta Clubs
Frank P. Graham
University of North Carolina
Ralph W. McDonald
Panthers Open Practice With Inaugural Field Tilt
The Panthers unveil the new Millis Stadium field with a practice game as the season begins. Hitters Mickey Cochran and Red Towery show early power while Coach Yow evaluates replacements for Griggs and Harris. Four to six pitchers will work two to three innings each ahead of the April 1 opener against Mack Judson in Greensboro.
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Millis
High Point College
Panther
Mickey Cochrane
Red” Towery
Yow
Ross Griggs
Tige Harris
Spruill bids for Democratic nomination for Agriculture Commissioner
Raleigh report notes Senator C Wayland Spruill of Bertie County announced he would seek the Democratic nomination for Commissioner of Agriculture. The statement comes as the 1946 primaries loom, with Spruill already in the race.
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Raleigh
C. Wayland Spruill
Bertie County
Women's Demos to Meet in Southeastern Conference Here
The Southeastern Conference of the Women's Division of the National Democratic Executive Committee will hold meetings in the city on May 23 and 24.
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Winston-Salem
National Democratic Executive Committee
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