Abolishing football gains support in colleges and high schools
Breezy notes from Hugh Fullerton Jr. report a Georgia and Georgia Tech football abolition vote coming Wednesday with hints Gov. Talmadge may align with an old Tech quarterback. Mississippi state colleges see broader support for ending the game while Alabama studies halting interscholastic sports. The piece explores anti-football sentiment amid amateur rule debates. Also mentions Springer Gibson on twilight baseball broadcasts and Jimmy Johnston eyeing another title shot. Long Island VA opens gym to outsiders for national fitness drive.
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Hugh Fullerton Jr
EW York
Chip Robert
Georgia
Georgia Tech
South
Jimmy Johnston
Abe Simon
Long Island VA
Canton anglers claim multiple trophies at regional shows
Rod and Gun club members Tommy Sibila Karl Bernhardt and Jack Bernhardt led Canton to three gold medals and the team trophy in a national casting finals fight with Western Cuyahoga Casting club. Sibila topped scoring with 95 points, Bernhardt 93, and Bernhardt 86 as 11 teams competed. Separate beagle derby results at Waynesburg saw North Canton and Canton dogs place in the top four across 13 and 15 inch classes. Canton also elected new Ohio Gun Collectors Association officers in Bucyrus with H A Brand as president and William Locke as vice president. George Bowden of Canton mounted a six pound three ounce lake bass from Pine Lake and other local anglers reported success but no standout scores at Minerva.
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Canton
Cleveland
Tommy Sibila
Karl Bernhardt
Jack Bernhardat
Western
Sibila
Jack Bernhardt
Tommy
Karl
Co. Armstrong
Western Cuyahoga
North Canton
Stark Beagle Club
Waynesburg
Ellsworth
Frank Gyell
Thada
Molly
Snow White
Joan Foster
Little Joe
Ohio Gun Collectors Association
Bucyrus
H. A. Brand
Cincinnati
R. L. Taylor
Columbus
William Locke
Harry Horner
Massillon
W. G. Rolston
Detroit
William Pulford Jr
Lima
Mr. Taylor
Dayton
Y M C A Tourney Opens With Midwest East Clubs
Chicago action kicks off the national Y invitational basketball tournament at George Williams college and the University of Chicago fieldhouse. Chicago Lincoln-Belmont faces Portsmouth in an afternoon game while Canton Ohio champions Mets meet the Chicago Division Y Clippers at 8 p.m.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Midwest
Pittsburgh
George Williams College
University of Chicago
Lincoln-Belmont
Portsmouth
Mets
Canton
Ohio
Y” Clippers
Yankees Still Top But Faces Early Spring Hurdles
United Press notes the Yankees remain the class of the American League yet face early training gaps and unsettled positions. First base options, eager rookies, aging stars, and a crowded pitching staff shape a spring prognosis as McCarthy seeks balance before the season opens.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Yankees
Yanks
Joe McCarthy
Buddy Hassett
Ed Levy
McCarthy
Gerry Priddy
Red Rolfe
Few Changes Register In ABC Classic Leaders
International News Service reports two new doubles teams among the 10 leaders in the American Bowling Congress. Edward Copenhagen and Frank Falzone of Rochester totaled 1331 to rank fifth, while Art Cummings and Bill Kites of Minneapolis posted 1292 for sixth. Copenhagen nearly bowled a perfect 300 with 285, as the Vogel Brothers of Forest Park failed to repeat champion status with 2839 for 10th place.
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International News Service
Columbus
American Bowling Congress
Edward Copenhagen
Frank Falzone
Rochester
N. Y
Minneapolis
Art Cummings
Bill Kites
Vogel Brothers
Forest Park
Ill
Ohio State Rifleman Makes Bid for Title
In Chicago the grand aggregate of the Midwest rifle championship tightens as Marshall Grosskoff of Marion Wisconsin leads with 2396 points from 169 inner ring hits. Leonard Johnson of Ohio State sits one behind and William Woodring, defending champ, trails by two. Woodring and his wife had completed shooting earlier in the three day meet.
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International News Service
Chicago
Marshall Grosskoff
Marion
Wis
Leonard Johnson
Ohio State
William Woodring
Johnson
Woodring
Grosskoff
Byrd Captures Greensboro Open in Golf Debut
Sammy Byrd, formerly a New York Yankees outfielder, wins the Greater Greensboro Open with a four round total of 279 nine strokes behind Ben Hogan's 270 record. Hogan and Mangrum tie for second at 281, while Heafner and Nelson split fourth and fifth at 282. Byrd remains modest about his breakthrough win.
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United Press
Greensboro
N. C
Sammy Byrd
New York Yankees
Byrd
Ben Hogan
Hogan
Lloyd Mangrum
Clayton Heafner
Byron Nelson
Grapefruit League Standings Show Pirates and Browns In Front
In spring training grapefruit action, the Pirates and Browns share the lead with 12–4 and 9–3 marks. Washington and St. Louis chase, while the Phillies and Red Sox mix results against both leagues, reflecting balance and early form across the majors. The interleague play totals 34–34.
Xenia Central High Wins 1942 State Basketball Title
Xenia Central High School captured the 1942 Class A state basketball title with a 51 33 win over Toledo Central Catholic at Kent. About 1,000 townspeople welcomed the champions as fire trucks escorted the team to city hall for a civic reception. Captain Bob Winters and Roger Thomas each scored 14, Jack Wilson 15, boosting Xenia to its first state crown and earning the John Miner award from Ohio State University.
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Associated Press
Xenia—Kings
Greene County
Xenia Central High School
Toledo Central Catholic
Kent
Tom Blackburn
Frank M. Chamblinn
Blackburn
Xenia
Bucaneers
Middletown
Akron North
Ohio High School Athletic Association
John Miner
Ohio State University
Hockett Wins Outfield Post With Indians
Oris Hockett, 28, a rising outfield candidate after a .359 season with Nashville, pushed into the Indians regular outfield mix. He collected another hit and scored a run as Cleveland edged New York Giants 3-2 in 10 innings. Jim Bagby starred for Cleveland.
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United Press
Jacksonville
Fla
Oris Hocket
Nashville
Cleveland Indians
Hockett
Hank Edwards
Norwalk
Hackett
Indians
New York Giants
Jim Bagby
Cleveland
Giants
Vern Kennedy
Bill Werber
Chubby Dean
Harry Eisenstat
Tribe
Bobo Seeks Victory in Franklin Battle
Pittsburgh promoter features 208 pound Sunday school teacher Bobo in a 10 round bout with Lem Franklin of Cleveland. Franklin, once rising heavyweight, had 17 straight wins before losing to Bob Pastor. Bobo, with a 26 win record in 32 fights, faces a stern test tonight.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Harry Bobo
Lem Franklin
Cleveland
Franklin
Bob Pastor
Lammin’ Lem
Kayes
Tony Musto
Abe Simon
Practice ranges open for linksmen at Broadview
A large number of linksmen limbered up yesterday at the opening of Broadview practice ranges. The ranges will be opened for night practice in two weeks.
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Broadview
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