Hayworth Backing Tar Heels Behind the Plate
Jimmy Hayworth, former UNC star and Legion junior coach, aims for a utility role with the Tar Heels this season. Buck Hardee and Sid Varney are pegged as likely captains behind the plate, while Hayworth vows to hit over .300 when not catching.
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Jimmy Hayworth
Legion
University of North Carolina
Jim
Carolina
Buck Hardee
Sid Varney
Hugh
Shot
Hayworth
Varney
Hardee
High Point High School
Jim Hopes for Infield Move Under Coach Hearn
The article notes Jim may play infield this season possibly at shortstop, relying on batting eye and belief hitting better away from behind the plate. It questions Lewis readiness for pro ball and recalls Elmer Stalcup leading Roanoke in home runs before being sold to the Reds.
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Jim
Lewis
Carolina
Bunn Hearn
Roanoke
Elmer Stalcup
Stalcup
Greensboro
Cincinnati Reds
Arm troubles push drafted players toward rest and rethink
After leaving Roanoke Lewis joined the Charlotte Hornets but hurt his arm while shaping up and went on the voluntary retired list for the year. The rest may or may not work while Greensboro’s J. W. Lisk also struggles with arm issues and favors outfield play, though his left hander skills remain noted.
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Roanoke
Lewis
Charlotte Hornets
Lefty Ia Beats Atlantic Christian 1–0 on Lisk’s Home Run
In 1942 at Salisbury a warm crowd watched Lefty Ia face Atlantic Christian College. Lisk hit a sixth inning homer to win 1–0 and also pitched a no hit no run game, delivering the standout performance.
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Lefty Ia
Atlantic Christian College
Salisbury
A.C.C
Lisk
Baseball magnates weigh training locations after seasons abroad
New York reports MLB owners eye offseason trips and gauging costs after trips to Panama Cuba and Hawaii. Yankees secured returns while Dodgers faced tougher cash outcomes. Giants Seals skip Hawaii again though Paul Fagan promotes Maui, finding Honolulu crowds elusive.
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New York
United States
Yankees
Panama
South America
Dodgers
Cuba
Giants
San Francisco Seals
Hawaii
Paul Fagan
Duke Coach Gerard Broadcasts as NC State Plays
Duke basketball coach Gerry Gerard used a dictaphone during a game as North Carolina State faced his team. An NC State assistant alerted Everett Case that Gerard was scouting with a recording device, drawing a reaction from the rival bench.
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Gerry Gerard
Duke
Gerry
North Carolina State
N. C. State
Everett Case
Gerard
Oklahoma edge Texas for Western NCAA title celebration
Oklahoma clinched a 55 54 victory over Texas when Ken Pryor scored with seven seconds left. Paul Courty lifted Pryor on his shoulders in the celebration as Pryor asked if they had won, while Courty joked about the heavy celebrations on the court.
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Ken Pryor
Oklahoma
Texas
Paul Courty
Pryor
Courty
Bosox Confident Of Winning Flag Again
In Sarasota spring camp the Boston Red Sox express confidence they can win the American League again. Stars say the club is about 30 percent stronger, with added depth in pitching and three farm graduates ready to contribute as new starters or relievers. Mel Parnell, Tommy Fine, and Harry Dorish are described as finished pros.
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Sarasota
Fla
Boston Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Harry Bretheen
Cardinals
Enos Slaughter
Sox
Ted Williams
Hase
Tex Hughson
Bob Ferriss
Mickey Harris
Joe Dobson
Mel Parnell
Scranton
Tommy Fine
Harry
Fritz) Dorish
Louisville
Fine
Parnell
Dorish
Fights Last Night by The Associated Press
Boxing results from last night show Maxie Shapiro defeating Humberto Zavala, Jimmy Edgar beating John Brown, and Henry Jordan drawing with Bobby Pryor. An administrator's notice from Guilford County, North Carolina, declares claims against the estate of C. L. Kennedy due by February 18, 1947.
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St. Louis
Maxie Shapiro
New York
Humberto Zavala
Mexico City
Detroit
Jimmy Edgar
John “Deacon” Brown
Baltimore
Startford
Conn
Henry Jordan
Philadelphia
Bobby Pryor
Springfield
Mass
Holy Cross Wins NCAA Cage Title to Break East
Holy Cross defeated Oklahoma 58 to 47 in the east west finals at Madison Square Garden to claim the first eastern NCAA basketball championship since 1939. George Kaftan scored 18 and was named MVP after a strong second half comeback. Gerald Tucker had 15 in the first half for Oklahoma before Holy Cross surged.
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Holy Cross
Austin Bealmear
New York
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Oklahoma
Madison Square Garden
Crusaders
Oklahoma A
Utah
Wyoming
Stanford
Wisconsin
Indiana
Oregon
Sooner State
Gerald Tucker
George Kaftan
Fort Lee
N. J
Phillies Camp Bus Boy Inspires Young Brooklyn Player
Phil Kennedy a 19-year-old from Brooklyn works as a hotel bus boy at the Philadelphia Phillies camp in Clearwater Florida to fund his stay. He plays second base in practice and recently hit off Schoolboy Rowe and Charley Schanz. Kennedy sends his weekly wages home to his widowed mother and plans to be sent to the Americas Georgia club in Class D.
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Clearwater
Fla
Philadelphia Phillies
Phil Kennedy
Brooklyn
N. Y
Philly
Phillies
Schoolboy Rowe
Charley Schanz
Phils
Nate Alexander
Kennedy
Americas
Ousted Oklahoma athletic director explains firing
Lawrence E. Haskell says he was fired for overspending the athletic budget to create a winning program at the University of Oklahoma. President Cross announced Haskell's dismissal by the board of regents, effective June 30, after reviewing the department’s finances and activities.
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Cross
Board of Regents
Haskell
Navy
Jim Tatum
Athletic Council
Board of Re
Mississippi Swim Program Starts At The Y
Seventy five boys greeted aquatic instructor Bob Hartley as the Mississippi Swim Program began at the Y M C A The project aims to make every boy in High Point a better swimmer and to inspire those who do not swim Teams from Gra Y clubs in city schools join the effort A Thursday meeting was postponed to next Monday due to boiler repairs Observers urged to note the schedule change and inform Gra Y members
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Bob Hartley
Y.M.C.A
High Point
Franklin high school team teaches old school basketball style
In Portland Oregon a Franklin High School squad coached a champions team in a lesson on traditional basketball played by fathers. The instructional session focused on fundamentals and practical drills to emphasize basic passing defense and shooting techniques.
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Portland
Ore
Franklin High School
Coach Search Follows 1946 Season Departure
The article notes that after the 1946 season Tatum left to join the University of Maryland, sparking a search for a new head football coach.
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Gents
Tatum
University of Maryland
Carolinas AAU Mat Tourney Set at Local Y
The Carolinas AAU Wrestling Tournament will be held at the YMCA Friday and Saturday March 28 and 29 with doors opening 7 p.m. The Mountaineers led by 1946 national AAU champion Tomac in 165 pounds are among top entrants. High Point high school and the local YMCA will enter teams while officials await news from Duke UNC and Davidson. Dick Meisky, the YMCA physical director, says entries close March 28 at 4 p.m. Although late this year, he expects a strong meet and broad amateur participation.
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Carolina
Appalachian
Mountaineers
Tomac
High Point High School
Baseball Briefs From Florida And Havana Grapple Early Spring
Righthander Al Benton was to pitch for the Phillies in a full game at Detroit’s camp. Dizzy Trout beat the Yankees 3-2 in St. Petersburg. Leo Durocher eyed Jackie Robinson in Havana as Robinson hit five of eight. Ted Williams managed a single as Boston beat St. Louis 3-1 in Sarasota. St. Louis Browns beat Pittsburgh 6-5 in Miami aided by Kiner’s two hits and late errors by Cox and Basinski.
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Lakeland
Fla
al Benton
Philadelphia Phillies
Detroit Tigers
Dizzy Trout
New York Yankees
St. Petersburg
Yanks
Havana
Mar
Brooklyn Dodger
Leo Durocher
Jackie Robinson
Ed Stevens
Howie Schultz
Brooks
Montreal
Robinson
Dodger
Panama
Durocher
Sarasota
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Cardinals
Ted Williams
Ted
Miami
St. Louis Browns
Pittsburgh A
Ralph Kiner
Kiner
Browns
Bill Cox
Ed Basinski
Golfers Set For Play In Charlotte Open
Charlotte March 26 Four hundred golfers prepare for the $10 000 Charlotte Open at Myers Park country club amid high winds. Entry stood at 104 with more expected. Special prizes totaling 300 will be shared by six top NC and SC pros who miss the money. Notables practicing include Damaret Middlecoff Vines Ferrier Evolta Barron Goggin Shute Fazio and Ghezzi Heafner Hamilton Mangrum plus many Carolina amateurs.
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Myers Park Country Club Links
Links
Lut Alexander
Alexander
North Carolina
South Carolina
Jimmy Damaret
Bob Hamilton
Lloyd Mangrum
Carolina
Asheville Plans Two Golf Teams
Asheville will field boys and girls golf teams this spring for the first time in five years. Roland Wingate, golf pro at Asheville Country Club, is named coach and expects to start practice next week. Teams will avoid the state conference this season and will play matches with other high schools on a home and home basis.
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Asheville
Mar
Asheville High School
Roland Wingate
Asheville Country Club
Wingate
Notice to creditors for estate of Susie J Millikan
J W Woollen administrator of Susie J Millikan estate in Guilford County North Carolina to creditors. Claims must be presented at 602 Hillcrest Drive High Point NC by March 19 1948 or be barred. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly dated March 18 1947
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North Carolina
Guilford County
Superior Court
C. L. Kennedy
Annie B. Kennedy
R.P.D. No
High Point
N. C
T. W. Albertson
Atty
Susie J. Millikan
Hillcrest Drive
J. W. Woollen
Duke and State Seek Second Southern Conference Wins
Duke University and North Carolina State pursue their second league baseball victories in a four game intercollegiate program. Duke faces South Carolina in Spartanburg after previously beating Davison and Wofford.
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Associated Press
Duke University
North Carolina State
Duke
Davison
Wofford
Spartanburg
S. C
South Carolina
Michigan State
Williamsburg
Tigers Open Play Tomorrow at Chapel Hill
Jamestown high school Tigers travel to Chapel Hill for their first baseball game of the season. Pitchers possibly in action include John Mendenhall C L Tysinger and Gordon Smith. Lineup features Bill Smith Clifton Moran Wayne Willard Rick Willard Johnny Bryson Red Parrish Homer Smith. Weather delays dampen optimism.
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Police Tigers
Jamestown High
Clifton Moran
Wayne Williard
Rick Willard
Johnny Bryson
Red Parrish
Homer Smith
John Mendenhall
Garey Welborn
Bill Harvey
Bob Edwards
Miller
YMCA To Close For Boiler Repairs
The local YMCA will close Wednesday through Friday this week for boiler repairs. Members are asked to observe the notice and secretary Edgar Hartley said the Y may reopen Friday night at p.m.
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Y.M.C.A
Edgar Hartley
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