Revolta Leads Greensboro Open Pack At Starmount
Johnny Revolta carded a 68 to take a two stroke lead after 18 holes at the Greater Greensboro Open at Starmount Country Club Greensboro. Sam Byrd Byron Nelson and Avery of Raleigh tied for second with 70 as High Point’s Beck shot 70 and Johnny Bulla posted 76 amid late arrival.
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Snead and Nelson struggle with short putts in early golf round
Gallery groans as Snead and Nelson miss numerous short putts on the first nine. The Illinois pro Revolta eyes a win while Snead, Nelson, McS, and Laffoon contend in a field of about 80. Up putts and three putts push scores higher as nerves stay calm.
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High Point Pro Golf Gallery Opens With Winter Circuit
High Point hosts opening round with pros Al Gerring and Ernie Bal as spectators Robert Thompson notes editor Freddie Corcoran heads the PGA division says winter busy. Durham area plans Open event. Rick Wes Ferrell mentioned as Washington catcher holdout. Ferrell shoots 73 in round as JayCees sponsor the event and praise the loud speaker setup. crowd enjoys the show.
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Boxing Results Lists From Last Night in New York and York
In a rough night of bouts Mauriello outpointed Oma in York while Teranova outpointed Willis in another card. O'Brien scored a TKO over Johnny Shamus in Hastings. Sutka beat Denton in Wyandotte and Doyle defeated Zanelli in Providence.
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Local Boxing Bouts Feature Regional Lightweights
In Philadelphia Billy Jiggs Dona hue beat Georgie Williams in a points decision. Dino outpointed Pat Girodano in Toronto as Leon Szymarski defeated Jim Tate in Chester. In San Francisco Al Ware stopped Billy Gilbert in six rounds.
Highland Five Triumphs In First Final Match
In a best of three finals game, Highland defeated Mechanicsville 40 to 29 at the YMCA gym. Grant led Highland with 20 points, Miller scored 11 for Mechanicsville, and the teams set up a second game for tonight at 7 o clock. Officials were Hunsucker and Hart ey.
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Revolta Leads Greensboro Open After First Round
Johnny Revolta shot 68 to lead the Greensboro Open while Sammy Byrd and Byron Nilon sit two strokes behind. Nelson and Snead remain major contenders as the field prepares for weekend rounds amid large crowds and a festive atmosphere.
Braves, Mooresville sign working agreement
The Boston Braves and Mooresville North Carolina State Baseball League team signed a working agreement. The major league club will supply a manager and several players under the terms announced by President Fred Clark last night.
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National AAU Matches Go Into Semi Final
The national AAU wrestling tourney reached the semi finals in Dallas with heavyweights led by defending champion Richard Vaughan of Lancaster against Robert Coffey of Dallas at 3 p.m. EWT. Bob Tucker of Stillwater will face George Bollas, a 335 pounder from Columbus. Thirty-two bouts last night brought nine other classes to the penultimate round.
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Dixie Walker Faces Roosevelt Precedent In 1945 Season
New York reports Dixie Walker of the Brooklyn Dodgers will defend his 1944 National League batting title amid rare precedent. In 19 seasons, only three NL hitters won more than once and none repeated next year. Rogers Hornsby last achieved consecutive batting titles from 1920 to 1925.
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Gunder Haegg Wins Mile At Cleveland
Sweden's Gunder Haegg wins the Universe Bulletin mile at Cleveland in 4:16.7, defeating Forest Elaw and setting sights on a 4:12 time. Teammate Haakon Lidman notes Haegg plans to race in Buffalo next, while Haegg criticizes the arena's track. Dorothy Nortier is named as his fiancee.
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Midwest Meet Ends Tonight in Indiana
In Lafayette Indiana Michigan's Wolverines and Miami Redskins vie for university and college division indoor track titles as the 1945 season closes. Michigan brings a 26 man squad that held the Western Conference crown while Miami seeks to extend its two year college division dominance.
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Duke Track Schedule Includes Navy Dual Meet
Duke University track team announces six dual meets for the season. The schedule opens April 7 at Chapel Hill against the Carolina Pre-Flighters and concludes June 2 at Chapel Hill with the Carolina A.A.U. and Southern Conference outdoor championships. Other fixtures include Navy at Annapolis April 21 and May 12 against North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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UNC Boxing Coach Joe Murnick Joins Navy Bound for Bainbridge
Chapel Hill March 24. University of North Carolina boxing coach Joe Murnick is in the navy and bound for Bainbridge Maryland station. The former Tar Heel star and three year coach was up for army induction at Fort Bragg and was assigned to the navy, the university announced today.
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Fresh vegetables reach Iwo Jima from Guam and Tinian
Watermelon radishes onions and tomatoes arrive at Iwo Jima from the foreign atomic administration gardens of Tinian and Guam. Transport planes deliver 1000 pounds from Guam yesterday and another 1000 pounds from Tinian today. These are the first fresh vegetables to reach the battered island.
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Branch Rickey uses interpreter tale in New York sports roundup
In a New York sports roundup, Branch Rickey tries to relay talks with French speaking recruit Bournot using an interpreter, then quips about holding his hand open when delivering the ball. The piece also notes Dixie Walker contract friction and other light notes from baseball.
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Bowling Green Falcons rally past Long Island in Boston game
In a mid season affair Bowling Green faced Long Island U in Boston and trailed at halftime. A visitor from Albion delivered a spirited pep talk that spurred a 75 to 51 Falcons victory. Coach Handerson noted the unexpected inspiration.
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New Chairman Bans Draw Decisions in Big Fights
Lt. Col. Eddie Eagan, new chair of the New York State Athletic Commission, bans draw decisions in major New York fights. The move follows the Mauriello versus Oma heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden where Mauriello upset odds as a 3 to 1 underdog before 18,291 fans, in a decisive win that echoed last week’s Jimmy Bivins Bettina draw controversy.
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Falcons and Flyers Set for Second Battle in San Francisco
The Colorado Springs Falcons from 2nd Air Force and Peterson Field face the Flyers of HQ 4th A F in a return hockey game in San Francisco. Led by Lt Trey Coley the Falcons won their first tilt 5 1. Before Rome the same officers paid an Italian civilian 56 dollars for seven golf balls.
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Goldsboro Swimming Association Plans Local Meet
Goldsboro Swimming Association schedules a March 30 meet with seven or 12 events including the Women's National Junior 100 yard breaststroke. Open events welcome service men and women, plus boys girls and men, with entries anticipated from Camp Lejeune Cherry Point Duke V-12 Washington DC Goldsboro and the Civic Swimming Club of Tarboro.
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Oma Mauriello Bout Action At Ringside
Ringside scene captures Eagan in action before the Oma Mauriello boxing match began.
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Hurling Staff May Help New York In Drive
Atlantic City report outlines New York Yankees added hurling staff plans as Etten uncertain and Lindell may be drafted. Grimes Grimes Grimes to fill in at short with Zuzas or Crosetti at third, Waner to first if needed. Outfield may feature Martin Metheny Lindell Stainback with Derry and Waner depth. Garbark leads catching with Drescher and Compton joining after Toronto draft.
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Radio Program Saturday Schedule Highlights
A detailed Saturday March 24 Eastern War Time radio lineup lists programs from 1:30 p.m. through 2 a.m. with blocks for The Basters Family Skit Soldiers With Wings Symphonies for Youth Variety and drama segments from CBS NBC and blue networks. It includes Musicana Out of Chicago Parisian and London reports, orchestras, farm and military content, and live performances by stars such as Danny Kaye and Grand Old Opry segments.
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Stirnweiss And Grimes Reclassified By Draft Boards
George Stirnweiss and Oscar Grimes, regular Yankees infielders, were reclassified by their draft boards, Stirnweiss moving to 1-A and Grimes summoned for pre induction exam. Other players noted include Joe Orrell passing physical and Russ Peters ordered for induction April 20.
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McCarthy Builds New York Giants Pitching Staff for 1950 Season
Manager Joe McCarthy rests his hopes on Hank Borowy Ernie Bonham Walt Dubiel Alley Donald and a host of new hurlers from the farm. Bright spots include Floyd Bevens Joe Page Karl Drews Johnny Moore Elmer Singleton and Al Gettel with Kenny Holcombe as a possible remedy for relief. The roster mix aims to improve after last season's struggles. Oranges lemons grapefruit and tangerines will keep better if stored cold.
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