Coombs Stars as Duke Downs Maryland in Southern Conf Opener
Duke University opened its Southern Conference baseball season with a 5 to 3 win over Maryland in Durham. Raymond Coombs struck out 16, breaking his Duke record as Harrington and Mitchell sparked the late rally. Catawba College lost 5 to 4 to the Parris Island Marines, with the series tied and the deciding game set for today.
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Parris Island
Charlotte
N. C
Duke University
Durham
University of Maryland
Duke
Harrington
Mitchell
Raymond Coombs
Maryland
Wake Forest
Catawba College
Parris Island Marines
South Carolina
Athletics Leave Orlando After Ninth Inning Reds Win
Philadelphia Athletics travel from Orlando to Raleigh after a 10 to 9 exhibition loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Mickey Heath homered in the ninth to decide the game as Jimmy Foxx hit two long balls in a rally that fell short. The text also notes infield/outfield tweaks and possible lineup changes for O'Doul. In a separate item, Giants manager John Metraw laments poor attendance at San Francisco exhibition games with just 1,300 at a 24,000 seat park.
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Raleigh
Philadelphia Athletics
Orlando
Fla
Cincinnati Reds
Jimmy Foxx
Macmen
Mickey Heath
Reds
San Francisco
John Metraw
New York Giants
Texas tennis stars push rally at Houston invitation
In Houston on March 3, the Houston invitation neared its second annual finish as Karl Kamrath, the Texas University professor, defeated No. 2 seed George Lott 6-4 7-5 after initially protesting a ruling. Wilmer Allison and Jimmy Quick from UT Dallas reached singles quarterfinals, with Quick routing Martin Buxby 6-3 6-0 and Allison dispatching Doe Barr 6-1 after beating David Perin.
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Houston
Tex
Texas University
George Lott
Chicago
Wilmer Allison
Austin
Jimmy Quick
Dallas
Acres
D. A. Penick
Karl Kamrath
Kamrath
Lott
Juick
Martin Buxby
Ellsworth Vines
Allison
David Peren
Doe Barr
Speed Up Basketball Rules Debated by Coaches
Over 100 coaches met in Chicago on March 31 to discuss speeding up play. Proposals include one-bounce backcourt dribble, held ball after five seconds, and referee penalties for stalling. Dr. Walter Meanwell proposed radical changes such as end of half free throws and cancellation rules based on foul counts.
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Chicago
Walter Meanwell
Wisconsin
Few Big League Teams To Have Full Strength As Season Opens
New York report notes widespread injuries and illnesses depleting rosters as major league teams prepare for opening day. Brooklyn and Boston face significant gaps with key players sidelined or limited. Yankees, Phillies, Giants, Athletics, and Washington also report injuries, surgeries, or illnesses affecting expected lineups.
High Hurdle Mark Beaten For New Meet Record
The 70 yard high hurdles set a Central A A U indoor record at the 34th championships in Chicago. Jimmy Hatfield of I A C clocked 8.110 seconds to win the event, with Lee Sentman also of I A C taking second as the club led with 39 points. Northwestern finished third with 14 points.
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Chicago
Mar
Jimmy Hatfield
Illinois Athletic Club
Hatfield
Lee Sentman
Orthwestern
Exhibition Results Across Cities in Early Baseball Matches
Yesterday’s exhibition results show various city pairings with scores. Notable games include Cincinnati beating Philadelphia 10 to 9 in Orlando and Boston defeating St. Louis 11 to 9 in Bradenton. Other results feature Detroit topping Los Angeles 9 to 5 in Los Angeles-Chicago, and Boston routing Newark 10 to 0 in Savannah.
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Fla
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Bradenton
Boston
St. Louis
West Pal Beach
Fila
Buffalo
Los Angeles
Chicago
Detroit
Santa Barbara
Pittsburgh
Savannah
Newark
Atlanta
San Francisco
New York
Missions
St. Petersburg
House of David
Greensboro
N. C
Jersey City
Nashville
Knoxville
Tenn
Reading
Semi Finals In Pinehurst Tourney Feature Hill Orcutt
Mrs Opal Hill, a favorite, defeats Miss Kathryn Braggan 3 and 2 to reach semis where she faces Miss Margaret Maddox who beat Miss Bernice Wall 6 and 5. Maureen Orcutt meets Sarah Fownes Wadsworth after Orcutt’s 6 and 5 over J J Lawlor and Wadsworth’s 3 and 2 over Leo Federman. Orcutt carded 74 three under par.
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Pinehurst
Mrs. Hill
Miss Orcutt
Opal
Hill
Kathryn Braggan
West Orange
N. J
Margaret Maddox
Atlanta
Maddox
Bernice Wall
Oshkosh
Wis
Kansas City
Maureen Orcutt
Englewood
J. J. Lawlor
New Rochelle
N. Y
Sarah Fownes Wadsworth
Pittsburgh
Leo Federman
New York
Cupid Ties Dalrymple in New Orleans Wedding
Jerry Dalrymple former Tulane All-America end and Dorothy Benedict married at St Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church after a four year romance that began at Sophie Newcomb College. Dalrymple 24, Benedict 23. Dalrymple to be Tulane assistant coach next fall.
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New Orleans
Mar
Jerry Dalrymple
Tulane University
Dorothy Benedict
St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church
Miss Benedict
Sophie Newcomb
Tulane
John Land
Dalrymple
Dempsey Ends Exhibition Tour With Detroit Bout
Detroit dispatch reports former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey closes his exhibition tour tonight facing his 107th opponent. The bout against Babe Hunt in Oklahoma Cowboy is billed as his last before pursuing the crown Tunney took, four rounds with ten ounce gloves. Dempsey carries 76 knockouts in his career.
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Detroit
Jack Dempsey
Babe Hunt
Gene Tunney
Local baseball team brings back two regulars for season 32
Buddy Tanner announces that Jay Smith and Guy Morton are released from the locals but must report for regular practice next Monday. John Sherrill from Madsen Texas joins as an outfielder amid other semi pro recruits. Daily workouts at Willis Park continue with 10 to 12 a m sessions as regular practice begins.
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Buddy” Tanner
Buddy
Jay Smith
Guy Morton
John Sherrill
Madsen
Texas
Sherill
Willis Park
Marks Fall Before Los Angeles Entry In Yale Swim Meet
Buster Crabbe of the Los Angeles A C shaved more than 20 seconds from his American record in the 1500 meters at Yale meet, clocking 19 45 3 5. James Cristy of the University of Michigan finished in 19 54 2 5, challenging Crabbe’s mark as the national AAU championships began.
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New Haven
Conn
Buster Crabbe
Los Angeles A. C
Crabbe
Carnegie Pool
James Cristy
University of Michigan
Red Sox training camp cuts sent players to Boston and Wilmington
In Savannah on March 31 the Red Sox broke up their training camp. Manager Collins sent John Quinn and Hughie Duffy back to Boston with Bob Barr, Johnny Grimmins, Sy Slaaken, Harry Mudloff, Pat Patterson and Dick Chapman. Tonight the team would move to Wilmington, N C, with Walter Sasse and Harry Burns remaining with the Southern club.
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Savannah
Red Sox
Collins
John Quinn
Hughie Duffy
Boston
Bob Barr
Johnny Grimmins
Sy Slaaken
Harry Mudloff
Pat Patterson
Dick Chapman
Sox
Wilmington
N. C
Walter Sasse
Harry Burns
Braves Take Holiday After Long Road Trip
The Braves had a day off in St. Petersburg Florida after 700 miles of bus travel and three games in as many days.
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Braves
ST. Petersburg
Fla
Phils Aim For Fourth Win Over Crackers In Georgia Trip
Atlanta March 31 The Phils seek a fourth consecutive victory against the Atlanta Crackers to cap their southern training visit.
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Atlanta
The
Phils
Atlanta Crackers
Yankees face rookie pitching dilemma in Birmingham
In Birmingham the New York Yankees struggle to rank their top five rookies as they head home. Manager Joe McCarthy praises Paul Andrews after a three hit win over the House of David, while Babe Ruth backs Frank Nekola as a top option.
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Birmingham
Ala
New York Yankees
House of David
Joe McCarthy
Paul Andrews
Babe Ruth
Frank Nekola
Dodgers Manager Optimistic On Doul Wrist
Max Carey, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, says Frank O'Doul's injured wrist should not keep him out long, and he remains hopeful about a quick return.
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Max
Gulfport, Miss
Max Carey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Frank O’doul
Tigers Break Camp On Eastward Flight
Detroit Tigers players Jonathan Stone and Charlie Gehbringer head east as spring training ends in Los Angeles. Stone nurses a spike wound while Gehbringer hopes rest eases his recurring throwing arm soreness.
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Los Angeles
Jonathan Stone
Charlie Gehbringer
Detroit Tigers
Indians Show Better Fielding In Training Camp Work
The Cleveland Indians report improved fielding in training camp games averaging .075 per game better than last season and within one point of the 1931 Athletics and Senators averages.
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Indians
New Orleans
Cleveland Indians
Athletics
Senators
Reds Meet Red Sox After Defeating Athletics in Orlando
Cincinnati Reds, after a 10 to 9 win over the Athletics in Orlando, Fla, arrive to play the Boston Red Sox. The showing confirms their offensive punch as they travel to the next matchup.
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Savannah
Orlando
Fla
Athletics
Cincinnati Reds
Boston Red Sox
Wrigley to Watch Cubs in Opening Pirate Series
Philip K. Wrigley prepares for his first view of the Chicago Cubs since inheriting the club from his father William Wrigley Jr. The Pirates visit Los Angeles for the opener of a four game series ending the California spring trip.
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Los Angeles
Philip K. Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
William Wrigley, Jr
Pittsburgh Pirates
California
White Sox ride nine-game streak over Texas League teams
SHREVEPORT La March 31 Chicago White Sox have rattled off nine straight wins against Texas League foes since starting to click. Lew Fonseca's squad shows early season form with this burst of victories shaping the club's confidence.
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Shreveport
Chicago
White Sox
Lew Fonseca
Senators Mount Mound Men Shine In Early Season
Washington Senators pitcher rotation shows strength with Alvin Crowder Fred Marberry Lloyd Brown and Monte Weaver delivering solid results. Carl Fischer Bob Burke and Frank Ragland also show promise while Bob Friedrich has impressed enough to stay in consideration.
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Biloxi
Miss
Washington Senators
Walter Johnson
Alvin Crowder
Fred Marberry
Lloyd Brown
Monte Weaver
Carl Fischer
Bob Burke
Frank Ragland
Bob Friedrich
Chrysler Aiming Big Share Of Ford And Chevrolet In 1932
Walter P. Chrysler announced plans to push Plymouth into the low priced field with a "bigger package for the money" and to capture as much Ford and Chevrolet business as possible in 1932. His statement came through H. G. Ilderton, a local Dodge dealer promoting Plymouth cars. Engineers have worked over three years on a new Plymouth to be announced soon, claimed to be superior to any in the lowest price tier.
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Walter P. Chrysler
Ford
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Chrysler
H. G. Ilderton
Dodge
Aiken Horse Show and Polo Jubilee Highlight Event
At Hitchcock woods the 16th annual Aiken horse show attracted about 200 top horses and hundreds of society leaders for a two day exhibition. Saturday marks polo’s 50th anniversary with a historic match and a parade in vintage uniforms from 1882 led by Capt. Lawrence Wallace.
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Aiken
Lawrence
Wallace
New York
Sunday School Basketball Night Promises Tight Division Race
The first division schedules three games at the Y M C A arena with Archdale Friends leading after a flawless season. First Reformed seeks to tie the standings by beating Archdale, while Wesley Memorial faces South Main M F and Third Baptists challenge Episcopal. Green Street Baptists meet First M P in the second division as the race for city championship narrows.
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Tia
Wesley Memorial
M. F
Archdale Friends
Archdale
Green Street Baptists
Memphis Park Commission Employees Get Delayed Pay Cut
Hundreds of MEMPHIS workers did not have their ten percent salary reduction take effect on March 1 as planned due to a lapse in handling. The cut will become effective April 1.
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Memphis
Memphis Park Commission
Calotabs Replace Calomel For Purer Laxative Benefit
Advertisement proclaims Calotabs as a safer, tasteless alternative to calomel for cleansing the liver and relieving biliousness. One tablet at bedtime with water, morning appetite returns, no nausea. Genuine Calotabs sold only in checker-board packaging. family size 35 cents, vest-pocket 10 cents. dealers offer refunds if unsatisfied.
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