Bevo Francis Records Spark Debate on NCAA Classification
Bevo Francis of Rio Grande College is credited with 39 games of stellar scoring though NCAA records exclude some performances. Proposals from Jim Banks urge new categories for major small and other institutions so Rio Grande’s star achievements receive proper recognition across divisions.
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Bobcat Golfers Compete Amid Strong Company
Coach Kermit Blosser leads the Bobcats in competition as Mike Souchak shoots 66 to share opening-round lead at the Azalea Open. Souchak, a former Duke captain, helped Duke beat Ohio University.
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Podbielan Opens Reds Season In Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on April 13 the Reds will start Bud Podbielan against the Milwaukee Braves as manager Rogers Hornsby names Podbielan the Opening Day pitcher with a goal of 20 wins. Johnny Temple is benched in favor of Rocky Bridges at second base while center field remains unsettled amid Bob Marquis’s shoulder injury.
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Browns Acquire Outfielder Jim Fridley From Indians
The St. Louis Browns purchased outfielder Jim Fridley from the Cleveland Indians for a $10,000 waiver price. The 27 year old will report to the Browns immediately after 62 games with a .251 batting average last season. He spent the final month in the American Association.
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Bowling Open Division Quin tets Enter Halfway Stage
In Chicago the American Bowling Congress tournament moves into day 46 of 93 with 40 open division quin tets and top squads averaging 975 or higher. Phillip's Drillers of San Antonio tops the field at 980 while Oberheide Coal Co of Chicago jumps to eighth with 2774 pins, 78 behind Frank's Jewelry of Chicago at 2852.
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OU Golfers Defeat VPI and Pirates in spring meet
Oklahoma golfers toppled VPI and the Pirates to post strong spring marks. Gonzales upset Smith at the Parkway arena in a 10th round finish, extending an underdog win trend at the venue known for upsets.
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Pedigo Paces Bobcats To Fifth Win In Rain
Ohio University Bobcats defeated Virginia Tech 82 on a drenched Monterey Country Club course. Roger Pedigo led OU with a 72, earning medalist honors, as the team posted its fifth win in the South and prepared for a match at Lexington against Virginia Military Institute.
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Giants overpower Bob Lemon in cross country style game
In Alexandria, LA, a Giants 15 Cleveland 3 rout featured Lemon plagued by crowd interference on poor fields. He allowed 16 hits and seven ground rule doubles in a rough sixth and seventh inning, while Tamon and Larry Doby homered for the Indians.
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Hot Springs Banned From Cotton States League
The Hot Springs Bathers, Ark., were expelled by the Deep South Cotton States League for maintaining two Negro pitchers. League president Al Haraway cited survival of the league as the issue. Hot Springs plans to protest to George M Trautman while two owners prepare to field the opener in Pine Bluff on April 21.
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Browns Sign Two Backs In Midseason Shuffle
Cleveland signs backfield players Harry Huck Davis and Jack Crash Crocker to augment the lineup after Hal Herring leaves for an Auburn assistant coach post. Davis is 23 from North Union Pennsylvania with Army service and Fort Eustis play. Crocker is 24 from Adger Alabama and played for the University of Tulsa last season.
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Huck) Davis
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Crash) Crocker
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Michigan Favored In Southern Relays
Michigan rides a strong lineup from its 1952 championship squad as the sixth annual Southern Relays drew 32 Eastern, Midwestern and Southern schools. A main highlight pools Ohio State's Jerry Welborn against Pennsylvania's Van Zimmerman in the pole vault, with Zimmerman aiming to exceed 13 10 indoors for the title.
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Lakers and Knicks Clash in Third Playoff Game
The Minneapolis Lakers visit New York to face the Knicks in game three of the NBA series tied at one victory each. Analysts expect a close contest as both teams seek the title with a history of a seven game showdown last year and similar parity this season.
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Athens Racine baseball game postponed by rain
The Athens versus Racine baseball game at the local diamond was postponed due to rain. Bulldog coach Tony Reis announced the postponement and the Athens coach said the game would be rescheduled.
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Umphlett Set as Red Sox Center Fielder for Opener
Tom Umphlett will start in center field for the Boston Red Sox when the American League season opens next week at center city Charlotte N C. He is slated to be the club’s first choice in the outfield for the early games.
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Chicago Montreal Meet In Deciding Game
Chicago and Montreal clash in the final game of the best of seven semi final Stanley Cup series. An upset by the Hawks could set up a finals between two have nots as Boston beat Detroit and Chicago pushed the Canadiens to the limit in six games.
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