Novikoff Impresses Cubs After Quick Training Camp Debut
Avalon California March 3 Lou Novikoff rookie power draws sharp praise from Cubs manager Jimmy Wilson after his workout at the training camp. Wilson called and whistled in approval as Novikoff's swing sent a ball toward a 452 foot target. Novikoff signed with Cubs after a short holdout and is expected to bolster Chicago's batting as negotiations with teammates continue.
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Blazis Shatters Records. Chooses Football Over Weights
New York reports Al Blozis from Georgetown University, 6 feet 6 inches and 245 pounds, excels in football and discus while holding a shot put record. He notes more to learn in football and enjoys the challenge, amid talk of future discus and shot put feats.
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A B C Tourney Opens with Record Bowling Entries
The world series of bowling starts March 13 at St Paul Municipal with 40 new lanes and over 5 000 five man teams, the second largest entry in tourney history. Tucson again not represented. hopes for entry by Old Pueblo persist. Blue and White icers dominate Motor Supplies four games led by Chadbourne and Journey. Little Joe Hardy shines.
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Basketball Meet Opens in Phoenix With Eleven Teams
The A A U basketball tournament in Phoenix draws eleven teams from Phoenix Ash Fork St Johns Tucson Peoria and Mesa. Ford Hoffman announced the event which determines a berth to the national championship in Denver March 16 to 22. Tempe freshman squad riding a 16 game win streak will also compete.
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Bowling Score Snapshots From City Leagues
The Biggs Boys edged Type Union by a single pin as Vic Moreno rolled 610. Farmer Jones averaged just under par over three games. City Hall Garage and Calvern Place each matched results with S. P. Rails. Nelson led City Hall and Heidergott starred for Calvern Place.
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Cuba to Erect Two Radio Stations Bought in U S
Cuba plans to build two radio stations purchased in the United States as part of its effort to expand communications. Officials said the stations will be erected at unspecified sites and wired for broadcast across the island.
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Miami Defeats Peoria For Arizona State Title
Miami wins its first Arizona state scholastic basketball championship, beating Peoria 44 to 40 in the final at the University of Arizona. Led by Sam Lewis and Frank Downs, Miami trailed early before taking a slim lead in the third period and holding off Peoria. All-state selections include Peoria’s Ralph Baskett and John Padelford and Miami’s Sam Lewis among others.
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Santa Anita Honors Earl Dew Memorial Handicap Race
Santa Anita park in Arcadia honors Earl Dew the 1940 national riding champion fatally injured in a spill at Agua Caliente. The Earl Dew Memorial handicap for three year olds at seven furlongs carried a $2,500 purse.
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Bay View Triumphs in Santa Anita Handicap Upset Over Midand
Racing writer Henry McLemore notes Bay View defeats Midand by a half length in the $100,000 Santa Anita handicap before 50,000 fans. The piece mocks expert talk on horses and praises Bay View’s unlikely victory, accusing pundits of overrating pedigree and underestimating a longshot.
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First U S Volunteer Joins South African Air Force
The first United States volunteer to join the South African Air Force is the son of an American automobile industry representative. He had lived in Johannesburg six and a half years before being posted to his station in Kenya in January.
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Kenya
Fight Card Friday Brings Keen Interest to Riverside Arena
Promoters report high interest from Bisbee and Nogales as the Southern Arizona tour promotes a Riverside arena card. Main event features Bobby Pacho vs Baby Face Robinson in ten rounds, with Johnny Martin vs Billy Hale in six rounds and Willie Mickens vs Bobby Garcia also on the bill. Two four round bouts open the show.
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Nogales
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Los Angeles
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Honolulu
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Historic Tennis and Track Highlights Across Decades
A year ago Bobby Riggs won the national indoor tennis crown defeating Don McNeill in four sets. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan captured the women's title over Pauline Betz in a three set final. Three years ago Glenn Cunningham broke mile records at Dartmouth's indoor track. Five years ago Don Meade, jockey for E R Bradley, suspended for the season at Hialeah after winning the 1933 Kentucky Derby with Broker's Tip.
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Don McNeill
Sarah Palfrey Fabyan
Pauline Betz
Glenn Cunningham
Dartmouth
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Broker’s Tip
Hialeah
Adlerika Promotes Quick Relief From Constipation
Advertisement notes Adlerika provides quick bowel relief and gas pain relief. The product has been used for spells of constipation for ten years. Martin Drug Co promotes purchasing it today.
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Music charms Pittsburgh defendant in drunkenness case
A 71 year old Edward S. Clark told the magistrate he is a music teacher and produced a harmonica to perform Show Me the Way to Go Home. The magistrate treated the claim with doubt as Clark faced intoxication charges.
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