Violets May Get Olympic Playoff Bid
St Louis University and New York University figure as likely invitees for the Olympic Basketball Playoffs in New York City. Lou Wilkie of the Olympic Committee indicated the first and second place teams from the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden would be considered. Eddie Hickey questioned his team's Garden eligibility as three top AAU NCAA and NAIB tournament winners contend for the Olympic berth.
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Students Prepare For Tennis Tourney At Amble College
A called meeting outlined the 1948 Badger tennis squad selection plan. Newcomers will compete in a round robin against the last three 1947 players. First round matches include Jones versus Lyons and Garvey versus Hardin among others.
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Houston Cougars top Rice in brisk practice game
The University of Houston baseball team defeated Rice Institute 10-5 in a practice game. Houston erupted for seven runs in a single inning turning a 4-2 deficit into a comfortable lead to clinch the win.
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Hawkins Seeks Lone Stand in Plains AAU Jamboree
The Plains AAU Tournament of Champions invites Hawkins and Perez amid a field of standouts. Hawkins, a two time Golden Gloves champ, faces stiff challenge from Hinkle Hunt and regional rivals as boxing pairs are drawn for a nine minute bout format.
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Playoff Plans Outlined for Amarillo College Leagues
Amarillo College bowed to Maverick Club 28 to 14 in an Inter League game as play off formats are revealed for Peewee and Junior leagues. Freddy Bryant led Maverick scorers with 12 while Lefty Davis and Dave Wyatt added seven and five.
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Last Indoor Track Meet Tomorrow in Chicago Stadium
The national track stars will compete in the Chicago Relays at Chicago Stadium for the final indoor meet of the season. Six AAU titleholders and five Big Nine champions are entered. Gil Dodds will serve as timer for the Bankers Mile while recovering from mumps.
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Aggie Fresh Nip Southwestern In Tight 7-6 Win
Aggie freshmen beat Southwestern University 7-6 in a pitching duel. Four Texas A&M hurlers limited the Pirates to four hits as fourteen Aggies connected for hits yesterday in College Station.
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Racing Fans Bet Prince Regent In Grand National
Racing crowds across Britain wagered heavily on Prince Regent to win the 102nd Grand National at Aintree, aiming for victory in the marquee steeplechase event scheduled for Saturday.
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Pearce To Drop Pro Sports For College Return
Rex Pearce a 320 slugger with Odessa Texas from the Longhorn baseball league last summer gives up pro sports for at least two years He plans to return to his half back spot on the Arkansas State Teachers College football team which won the Arkansas Inter collegiate conference title last fall The conference now bars paid play making Rex ineligible He is a sophomore aiming to finish his education.
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Radio grants show Texas and California lead in authorizations
The Federal Communications Commission counts 3 119 authorized stations nationwide including on air and under construction. California has 228 authorizations and Texas 223. Pennsylvania 184 New York 178 North Carolina 132 and Ohio 128 follow. On air stations total 1 558 standard 410 FM and 19 television with 411 standard 653 FM and 68 television under construction. Over 858 applicants await decisions with 600 standard 118 FM and 119 television requests pending. In Texas the most standard authorizations at 153, California tops FM and TV grants. Miss Belle Barnes and Mrs C B Parkins of Channing were seen in Amarillo.
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Southwestern Track Meet Opens With Heats at Farrington Field
Fort Worth March 19 The 25th annual Southwestern Recreation Track and Field Meet begins with prep preliminaries at 1 PM for high schools as 1,400+ athletes from eight universities 16 colleges 17 junior colleges and 73 high schools compete. Texas A M North Texas and Austin high school loom as favorites while records look to fall in multiple events.
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Corporal Keith Promoted in Japanese Post
Corporal Marion J. Keith, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Keith of 408 North East Bur en, promoted to corporal. He is a clerk with the Signal Section Headquarters of the Eighth Army in Yokohama Japan. Keith joined the service in January 1947 and was sent to Japan in May 1947. He is a former Horace Mann School student.
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