Bison Star Buss Overcash Recalled In Albion Stadiun
Albion Millis Stadium March 29 Buss Overcash, former High Point athlete, watched the high school Bison football squad finish spring drills. The veteran multi sport figure, now in the army as a fighter pilot, praises current players and predicts the Bison will contend for the conference title again next season.
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Dodgers Theme Song Sparks Far-Flung League Glee
A March 29 roundup notes Benny Benjamin penned a Brooklyn Dodgers theme song stirring snickers in national league circles. It mentions the name game with Mrs. Elizabeth Graham renaming a colt Admiral General and recalls an $800 telegraph bill from Durham for the Negro leagues, plus an NC tax lien suit in Guilford County and a light World War II era sports mix of anecdotes.
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N. C
DotS All Brothers and a Jeep Ride Record Claim
Ray Dumont notes that 80 percent of last year’s baseball registrants were aged 16 to 18, while Jambo Jim Elliott recalls a overseas record for the fastest jeep ride, sitting in the driver’s seat aboard a plane from Africa to France.
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Graziano targets middleweight title after welter upset
New York dispatch says Rockabye Rocky Graziano, after stopping Marty Servo in 4 minutes 52 seconds, will move to middleweight and challenge Tony Zale for his title in July. Record Madison Square Garden crowd of 19,088 watched the upset as Sugar Ray Robinson hinted at a quick return, weighing in on Graziano's future.
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Arthur Donovan
Senators Start Farming Of All Surplus Players
Washington Senators distribute eight rookies to farm clubs in Chattanooga and Charlotte with two players, Larry Brunke and Jack Sanford, declining to report. Brunke posted a 15-1 record for Chattanooga last season as the club plans further trials for the others, listing Eddie Lyons, Charley Roberts, Rolland Miller, Gasper Delmonte, Elwo Bp, and Alex Ku as farmed out to Chattanooga and Charlotte teams.
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Jack Sanford
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Charley Roberts
Rolland Miller
Gasper Delmonte
Elwo BP
Alex Ku
Return To Lacrosse New York Colleges Involved
Nine colleges have returned to lacrosse this year Drexel Duke Loyola of Baltimore Hobart New Hampshire Syracuse Rutgers Johns Hopkins and Maryland. A boxing report notes Marty from Schenectady facing a "sleeping suit" for the opening bell after two failed attempts in the first round. In the second heat of the non title bout Rocky scored two knockdowns, and Referee Donovan noted the monotony as the bout wore on. Servo weighed 144% to Graziano's 152.
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Ferrier Holds Three Stroke Lead In Charlotte Open
In the Charlotte open golf tournament at Myers Park Ferrier shot 68 after a 66 to reach 134, three strokes ahead of Lawson Little who struggled to 71. Contenders include Stewart Alexander Pete Cooper Vic Ghezzi Tony Penna and Sam Snead with Ed Oliver close behind as the field enters the final two rounds.
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Tenn
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Hot Springs
Ed “Porky” Oliver
Taunton
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Fights Last Night Roundup From Multiple Cities
Associated Press reports last night’s boxing results across cities including New York Boston Hull Asbury Park Philadelphia Detroit Worcester West Palm Beach Reading and more. Notable bouts featured Rocky Graziano Joe Carbido Jake Lamotta Bruce Woodcock Jimmy Moon and Frankie Conti with a mix of knockouts stoppages and decisions.
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Marty Servo
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Youngstown
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Hull
England
Bruce Woodcock
George James
Asbury Park
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Jimmy Moon
Philadelphia
Hodnett
Camden
John Kapovich
Baltimore
Basher Dean
Newark
Stanley
Choo Choo) Derr
Allentown
Ralph Leslie
Detroit
Tony Janko
Willie Watkins
Worcester
Mass
Frankie Conti
Haverhill
Red Schultz
West Palm Beach
Fla
Freddie Pope
Columbus
del Gado
Havana
Drew
Reading
Leon Szymarski
Chester
Jack Coley
Paterson
Larry Thomas
Matt Parker
General Pruitt, Clemson First Baseman, Earned Six Battle Stars
Clemson baseball figure General Pruitt served 35 months with a field artillery group in England Africa Sicily and Italy winning six battle stars. The note clarifies that General is his name not a rank.
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Stevens Jumps Browns to join Mexican league deal
Vernon Stephens leaves the St. Louis Browns to sign with the Vera Cruz Blues of Mexico, arriving with Alfonso Pasquel and awaiting final terms in Mexico City. If he misses opening day April 16, he faces a five year ban. the move follows a long salary dispute and parallels Pasquel’s bid to lure major leaguers for top salaries.
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Cleveland
Bob Feller
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Old Gabe Closes 30 Year Run At Wildlife Division
Dr Ira N Gabrielson known as Old Gabe retires as head of the fish and wildlife division effective April 1 after three decades in government service. He led reforms aiding waterfowl rehabilitation and wildlife funding, leaving a lasting system of refuges and research support shaping outdoor life and policy.
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Durham Bowl Out Of Glen Falls Cage Tournament
Two New Jersey high schools vie for the eastern states basketball title with semifinal results. Trenton Boys Catholic edged Woodberry Prep 74 to 36, while Emerson High Union City defeated Durham 48 to 42. Semis: Giedlin 26 for Trenton, Davidson 21 for Woodberry, Tomasini 14, White 13.
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Dean Davidson
Woodberry
Nick Tomasini
Bob White
Davidson College A.D. Named NCAA National Treasurer
Norman W. Shepard athletic director at Davidson College has been elected treasurer of the National Basketball Committee of the NCAA, announced from New York this week.
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Extinct Labra dor Duck Shot on Long Island 1875
In the sports column Afield it notes the last Labra dor duck was shot on Long Island in 1875 marking the species as extinct. The brief item highlights historical hunting records and wildlife status from the period.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores From Yesterday
Baseball scores show Boston N defeating Cincinnati N and Chicago N by 13 to 5. St Louis A beat 4 to 3, Boston A 3 over St Louis N, Cleveland A 18 over Detroit CA, Philadelphia A 11 over Louisville AA, Chicago A 6 over Pittsburgh N, Philadelphia N 3 over Baltimore 11, New York A ? Brooklyn N, and several games cancelled due to wet grounds.
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Binks Slated To See Much Action In Washington
Orlando dispatch reports Bingo Binkes an unpredictable outfielder likely to play extensively for Washington this season. He could serve as first relief outfielder and understudy Mickey Vernon at first base. Senator officials expect Joe Kuhel to be released.
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Radio Program Schedule Delivers Shifts Across Networks
Radio listings detail CST and MST adjustments with late corrections. Various hosts, including Your Buffalo Host and The Baxter Family Drama, plus symphonies, talks, and dance programs span afternoon to late night. Notable entities include CBS NBC ABC networks, Cleveland Symphony Hour, Grand Old Opry, and The Life of Riley.
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Dick Tracy
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Judy Canova
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Theater of the Air
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Bison Spring Scrimmage Ends In 7-7 Tie
The Albion Millis stadium intra squad clash between the Black Bison Blues and Whites finished 7-7 as the Whites rallied in the fourth quarter behind Don Huber and Jimmy Rickert. Gordon opened scoring for the Blues on a 55 yard reverse from Isom. Injuries limited Captain Tom McGhee but the display showed promise for next fall.
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Michaels Threatening To Take Appling's Job
Bisbee Arizona March. Cass Michaels the 20 year old shortstop who rose from sand lot days loomed as a threat to Luke Appling's job. Michaels hit a triple double and single as the Chicago White Sox defeated Pittsburgh 6 to 3 yesterday.
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