Two Way Football Hopes Rise at Ohio University
Ohio University previews next fall with backs Lawrence, Wilson, Skipton and Ascani in two way roles while Sawchik and Anderson shape the line and special teams. The piece notes the shift from platoon to two way play and hails last year’s offense as the driving force. Basketball honors reach Bob Ashley with a First and Ten selection alongside Hayes and Barr among Class A/B stars. Boston and Syracuse vie in a 1-0 series lead as boxing results close the roundup.
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Dan Watson
Ohio Class B semi finals in state hoop tourney
State tournament action sees Class B teams Canfield 27 1 and Philo 4 3 meet at 1 30 p m while Holgate 4 2 faces Mariemont 22 4 at 3 p m Canfield previously reached the final in 1940 1941 but lost to New Carlisle and Glenford.
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Ohio High School Board Eyes Unlimited Substitution
In Cincinnati the Ohio High School Athletic Association prepares to approve unlimited substitution in scholastic football after Buckeye coaches backed the move. The Saturday meeting will also weigh moving the 1954 basketball tournament to Cleveland and discuss a bill limiting the state's association powers.
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Bratton Aims To Even Score With Bobby Jones At MSG
Johnny Bratton a 3 to 1 favorite to meet middleweight Bobby Jones of Oakland in a Madison Square Garden bout. Jones seeks upset after Bratton’s December near upset of Ralph Tiger Jones. The 19 round fight at 9 p.m. EST will air on ABC and NBC telecasts.
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Bobcat Intrasquad Game Sets Stage For Spring Battle
Ohio University football teams split to vie for starting spots in an intrasquad game Saturday at 2 30 p m to conclude two and a half weeks of practice delayed by poor field conditions under Mid American rules four weeks of spring practice are planned.
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Athens Officials Meet March 26
The Athens Chapter of the Southeastern Ohio Officials Association will hold its annual spring meeting on Thursday March 26 at 7 30 p.m. in the Knights of Columbus Hall on Mil S. Officers will be elected at this meeting and all members are urged to attend.
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Marquette Players Tear Gas Incident During Practice
Milwaukee area report recalls a Hilltoppers basketball team fleeing after a gas bomb tied to a naval ROTC breathing experiment detonated in the gym basement. Fumes spread via the ventilation system as players sought fresh air, though no game result is noted.
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Howe one goal from single season mark
Gordie Howe scored his 48th and 49th goals as the Detroit Red Wings crushed the Boston Bruins 6-1. The win left Howe one goal shy of Mau rice Richard’s all time single season record. In other action the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 to keep up playoff hopes.
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Elliott Gets Try Out With St. Louis Browns
San Diego reports Bob Elliott, released by the New York Giants, will report to the St. Louis Browns in San Bernardino for a tryout with no contract yet. Manager Marty Marion said an offer will come only if Elliott satisfies. Kansas City notes the Basketball Rules Committee will keep the current one and one foul penalty rule for another year.
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Open today finals and garden shift to Cincinnati
Newark faces Girard in Class A as Middletown and St. Ignatius clash with strong records at Cincinnati Gardens. Tonight 7 p.m. Newark meets Girard. 8:30 p.m. St Ignatius tackles Middletown in a state tournament moved from Columbus Fairgrounds due to a leaky roof and parking issues. The Gardens host the event with record crowd expectations and radio TV rights noted.
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Bobcat Nine Readies for Intra Squad Exhibition
Ohio University baseball opens the season with a public seven inning intra squad game Saturday at 2 30 p m Coach Bob Wren says weather permitting Team A features Mehl Kries Turk Addis Costello Biskup Bevan and England in the lineup with Mehl to pitch The B squad includes Darr Bier Fishbaugh Hutcheson and Petroff among others and Meadors will catch The scrimmage follows weeks of outdoor drills emphasizing batting and running and ends with two squads clashing for a preview of the Bobcat nine's potent bats and pitching potential.
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Cellar Dwelling Bisons Surprise Syracuse 4-2
The Buffalo Bisons defeated the Syracuse Warriors 4-2 to stay in last place as a clock failure in the first period and a blown fuse before the second disrupted play. The Providence Reds beat the St. Louis Flyers 9-5 in the other game Thursday night.
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Hockey scores and NCAA meeting outline
Detroit 6 Boston 4 in hockey action with Toronto and Montreal also on the slate. NCAA Television Committee opened a three day session in Kansas City without action as proposals from the radio and television industry top the agenda.
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Garver fights for regular role with Tigers in 1952
Ned Garver, 27, once a 20 game winner and 1951 All Star, is competing for a regular starting job with the last place Detroit Tigers after arm trouble sidelined him last season. Garver shows no Spring symptoms and is taking it easy as Rogers Hornsby notes he resembles his old form. If he returns to 1951 performance, Detroit’s staff could lift the team from the cellar.
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Pirates Sign O'Brien Boys in Five Figure Deal
Johnny and Eddie O'Brien of Seattle University joined the Pittsburgh Pirates with a five figure signing bonus likely between 35 000 and 45 000. Ed McGarrick cited a 5000 annual salary for three years per twin and positions undecided. Eddie played outfield Johnny short in college both hit in the fat 400s.
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Reds Spoil Braves Start in Grapefruit League
Cincinnati Reds, known as spoilers in spring, beat the Milwaukee Braves 4 to 3 in Florida. Roy McMillan and Willard Marshall drove in runs with a triple apiece as Cincinnati extended its spring win streak to five. The Reds host Detroit in Tampa today.
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Lanhibieion Ball Scores Across Cities
The Detroit Boston and Chicago A teams posted mixed results with Chicago A scoring 38 to 11 against New York A. St Louis faced Cincinnati in a 4 to 8 setback while St Louis B beat Cincinnati B 2 to 1. Seattle PCL defeated St Louis RB A, and Pittsburgh routed the Cuban All-Stars 6 to 0. Brooklyn edged Washington 4 to 3.
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Carthage Troy Nine Seeks Three Games
Carthage Troy coach Roy Byers announces three open dates March 31 May 1 and May. He hopes to fill two games with Glouster on a home and home basis but no dates set. A Racine game is planned. Key players include Glen Reed James Holder Roger Hornsby Ralph Wig al John Taylor James Parr Sedon Johnson Ernest Simmons Carl Ferrell Art Tucker and Paul Hawkins. Possible pitchers Holder Simmons Johnson and Carl Ferrell. Catchers Reed and Tucker.
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Snead Opens Bid For Third Jacksonville Open Title
Sam Snead starts his pursuit of a third Jacksonville Open as Cary Middlecoff is absent. Snead previously won in 1945 and 1946 and tied Doug Ford last year before defaulting rather than a playoff. The field also features two time winner Middlecoff not present for the opening round.
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