Lions Track Team Faces Tough 1947 Schedule
From a squad of 43 boys, Coach Doc Watson aims to build a strong track team despite limited practice space and poor weather. Starters include Dick Johnson and Bob Near with multiple events eyed, and a league schedule begins with dual meets against neighboring towns culminating in a potential strong finish at regional and state meets.
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Oxene Triumphs in Quarter Final Round Clash
In a turbulent quarter final, Oxene defeated Swamped Golden Cele 66 to 26 while California’s Imed Dallas under Majors and ors fell 42 to 4. Denver Nuggen rolled past Orpeed 63 to 20th Century-Fox Beattle. Alpine Butris Ba Los Angeles Carroll Shamrocks closed with 31.
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Sports Mirror highlights and scattered sports notes
A compact reel of sports nuggets from past years. Red Ruffing planned to join the Yankees in spring but faced a March 17 fine for missing the start. Nearby results include Kentucky overcomes DePaul and A&M down Okla. in recent semi finals, plus a Maryland coach and athletics director noted long ago.
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Oka
Low Fork
Mt $ Fear
Roach
University of Maryland
Max Behmeting
Muarantes
James Hraddoey
Bertin
Champion
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Audubon urges one year ban on duck hunting nation wide
The National Audubon Society proposed a 12 month halt on hunting migratory waterfowl to allow breeding stock recovery. President John H. Baker said regulation is needed to avoid net depletion and fund management reforms while hunters may still buy the $10 federal duck stamp. Federal rules, with a plan due by August for seasons beginning in October, aim to curb drastic measures despite low duck numbers.
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Audubon Magazine
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Oilers to Semifinals in National AAU Dribblefest
Bartlesville and Oakland navigated the tournament with decisive wins as hopefuls in the AAU competition. Oilers face tough semi finals with Seattle and Denver looming, while Bartlesville and Oakland hold strong as champions and runners-up from the American Basketball League clutch.
Sid Luckman Aids Notre Dame T Formation Work
Sid Luckman of Brooklyn and the Chicago Bears visits South Bend to assist Frank Leahy in tutoring Notre Dame players in the T formation. The note mentions Luckman’s coaching visit as part of ongoing travel and sports notes.
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Ind
Frank Leahy
Notre Dame
Ty Cobb
Royston
City College and Holy Cross Reach the Finals
City College and Holy Cross advance to the NCAA eastern regional final as March 21 showdown looms in New York. City College rallies from a ten point half time deficit to beat Wisconsin’s Big Nine champion 70 to 56, while Holy Cross defeats Notre Dame 58 to 47 to reach the final.
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Yast
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Tennis stars vie in Philadelphia semi finals tonight
Reach the Semi-Finals Philadelphia March 2 features Bobby Riges 1944 pro tennis champion tangling with Frank Kovacs and Don Budge meeting Fred Perry in singles semi finals on the World Indoor Pro tour. Also Memphis reports Tony Zale knocks out Tommy Charles in a non title boxing bout.
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Fred Perry
Philadelphia Inquirer
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Tenn
Mar
Tony Zale
Tommy Charles
Indianapolis
Morrow Highlights Hutchinson Sports Slants 1947-48 Coach Changes
Harry E. Morrows column notes Hutchinson high schools will get new football and basketball coaches for the 1947-48 season. Chop Cairns retires after 19 years as basketball mentor, Norval Neve leaves for Kansas State to assist Sam Francis. Kansas U. basketball coach Dr. F.C. Allen returns April 1. Football practice with Coach George Sauer underway despite heavy snow. Charley Moffett and Steve Renko impress. Kansas Aggies hire Sam Francis as new football coach with spring practice planned. Norval Neve joins at Hutchinson.
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Cubs rally comments as spring games spark pennant hopes
Training Camp Notes from Los Angeles report Charlie Grimm assessing Chicago Cubs pennant chances after early spring games. He says if performance continues, they will challenge the Cardinals. Cubs have won five straight exhibitions and face Casey Stengel's Pacific Coast League clubs in Oakland tonight. Also notes Red Sox ace Tex Harrison says his breaking pitch is improving in Sarasota.
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Areer
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Pitcher Adopts New Bend for Better Break
The report notes Tex altered his grip after studying Joe Dobson’s bending pitch, aiming to throw from the shoulder for a sharper break. Other items mention Mar 21 exhibitions and lineups for the Browns, White Sox, and Cardinals, plus elbow trouble sidelining Kurowski and possible replacements.
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Joe Dobson
Fla
Lions Cardinals
George Whitey
Kurowski
Haseman
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Robert Fluviard
Redbirds
Clearwater
Mule Keeps Vigil Over Master's Body in Tennessee
In Lancing, Scott County, Mitchel Griffith bought a mule and began a long journey home on foot. After two weeks, Griffith’s party found his body atop Mete Mountain, with the mule still standing over him. A coroner’s jury ruled Griffith died from non natural causes.
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Tenn
Mitchel Griffith
Scott County
Griffith
Scare
Giants Win 12 to Honolulu Thrilling Victory
New York Giants topple Seals 12 to 6 in a second league win. Wh-Hame and Marshall lead with fast runs while Leckman and Beck supply power. Blactner on base fuels rally to a four-run fourth, securing the midseason triumph.
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Willard Marshall
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Buddy Blactner
Marshall
Kibitzer Strategy Change Sparks Checker Game Debate
Maas experiments with new kibitzer seating to gain a better view of Winning moves in a San Jose game. The observer notes that sitting beside rather than opposite changes eye line and nerves, affecting play and perception.
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