Fallin short on glory Kentucky falls to CCNY 89 50 in upset
CCNY shocks Kentucky 89 50 as four sophomores star for the visitors. Coach Adolph Rupp panned his club after the defeat while CCNY coach Chick Davies, linked to Homestead High, directs a surprising rookie-filled squad. The piece also notes pro and college notes from bowling to baseball and football careers.
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University of Kentucky
New York
Wildcat
Kentucky
City College of New York Quint
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Wildcats
CCNY
Chick Davies
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh
Homestead
Davies
Cumberland
Dukes
Sharon
Pioneers
Yankees Rizzuto Coleman praised as clutch double play duo
Red Rolfe of the Detroit Tigers hailed the Yankees pair Rizzuto and Coleman for producing clutch double plays. Giants defeat pushes Pirates to 5-5 in 1950 spring slate as they prep for San Francisco area games. Zernial benched for overtraining while Keller sidelined with torn muscles in left side.
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ST. Petersburg
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New York Yankees
Phil Rizzuto
Gerry Coleman
Red Rolfe
Detroit Tigers
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Yankees
Coleman
BUCS
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Calif
New York Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Buccos
San Francisco
Giants
Murty Dickson
Cliff Chambers
Bay Area
Fresno
Eddie Waitkus Near Phillies First Base Return
CLEARWATER Florida Eddie Waitkus appears poised to be the Phillies varsity first baseman at the start of the National League season. He has been competing to reclaim the job held by Dick Sisler after Waitkus was shot in Chicago. In a 15 4 loss to St Louis Waitkus doubled in two trips and showed his old defensive form. Catchers in Oakland are to wear white gloves to curb wild pitches. Manager Frankie Frisch ordered two white leather gloves to give pitchers a clearer target.
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St. Louis
Red Birds
Oakland
Calif
Cub
Frankie Frisch
Frisch
Medwick Scores After Ground Rule Confusion in 1935 Game
Ziggy Sears recounts a Reds vs Cardinals 1935 contest in Cincinnati. Medwick, on first, advanced on a ball misplayed by Reds catcher Gilly Campbell under a new ground rule. Sears kept the ball, Medwick scored from first, and umpire Bill Klem advised the ruling. The incident ends with Campbell reacting to the miscue.
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Ziggy Sears
Reds
Cardinals
Cincinnati
Frank Frisch
Joe Medwick
Johnny Vander Meer
St. Louis
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Campbell
Bill McKechnie
Bill Klem
Klem
Gilly Campbell
Pt Pleasant Women Bowlers Win Third Straight Victory
Pt Pleasant West Virginia women bowlers defeated Jackson Ohio 128 pins as Betty Lou Ambrose led with 477 and Lou Waugh added 445. The team travels to Jackson for another match on April 2.
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Akron Title Hopes Rest On Feeman
Akron South High Cavaliers rely on Charles Feeman to power their drive for the Ohio Class A title after the late ineligible loss of Chuck Noble. Feeman leads with 177 regular season points and 250 overall, anchoring a strong defense and rebounding duo with Chuck Thigpen as they beat Garfield 61 to 28 in the Kent final.
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Bud” Feeman
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Jim Laria
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Frankie Roppolo
Joe Schersing
Jerry Ford
Bob Ray
Satterlee
Illinois Edges Yale and Kentucky Beats Villanova in Regional Semis
In the NCAA eastern regional playoffs Illinois defeated Yale 71 to 67 while Kentucky defeated Villanova 85 to 72 in the semis. The items summarize past results from the tournament window.
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Yale
Kentucky
Villanova
Jack Kramer
Myron Hayworth
Gene Moore
St. Louis Browns
Mal Stevens
New York University
James J. Braddock
Art Lasky
Madison Square Garden
Ohio Cagers Honored At Kentucky Banquet
Ohio basketball players dominated the Kentucky banquet in Lexington. Walt Hirsch of Dayton was named captain for next season, Jim Line of Akron earned the Lederer trophy as MVP, and Shelby Linville of Middletown joined them with varsity letters. The event was sponsored by the alumni association.
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Ohio
University of Kentucky
Walt Hirsch
Dayton
Jim Line
Akron
Lederer
Shelby Linville
Middletown
Alumni Association
Comeback Likely for Louis After Sat Waco Talk
In Texas Joe Louis signals a boxing comeback after retirement. The 35 year old Brown Bomber tours the circuit with two exhibitions left before a decision at Waco on whether to seek a title bout. He weighs 230 pounds and could fight Ezzard Charles if he returns, possibly in September in New York.
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Waco
Louis
Ezzard Charles
New York
Roundup of Boxing Results and Early Pro Basketball Scores
Montreal's Robert Villemain outpoints Kid Gavilán in a 158 to 14914 bout. Sonny Boy West defeats Sam Angott 10 for Washington. Alan McFater tops Buddy Hayes in Toronto by 8. Joe Rin done beats Charley Zivic 161% in Providence. Fort Wayne takes Central division with 86 69 win over Chicago. Exhibition baseball results list multiple scores across American and National leagues.
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Sammy Angott
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Youngstown A's Head For Florida March 31
The Youngstown Athletics 29 strong will head for West Palm Beach Florida spring training Friday March 31. Manager Buck Etchison announced the plan. The Class C Middle Atlantic League club opens drills there April 3 with the league opener at Idora Park May 5 against Oil City Pa.
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Murray Bids For Indian Catching Job
A 30 year old Oklahoma native and Cleveland Indians prospect, Ray Murray, hit two home runs a triple and a single in an exhibition vs the Los Angeles Angels at Fullerton. His big day may boost his bid to backstop the Indians, with Hegan and Tresh as rivals. Murray, who served in the Army Air Corps, joined Oklahoma City last year after leaving Baltimore.
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Rearick Named Athletic Director at Canton McKinley High
Canton McKinley High School resigning head football coach Rearick was appointed to the new post of director of athletics. Superintendent Harold Vincent said Rearick had contemplated quitting coaching for several years.
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OU Nine and Golfers Set for Southspring Openers
Ohio University spring squads prepare for season with southern tour plans. Baseball coach Bob Wren reports limited outdoor practice due to weather as golf, tennis, track, and rifle units also brace for a March to April campaign. The baseball team opens April 1 at Charleston against Morris Harvey and faces Xavier on April 28, while golf travels to Washington and Lee for a two match set. Tennis starts April 15 against Marshall, with a tri-meet at home the same day featuring Akron. Football drills pause for a mid-spring break before resuming with an intra-squad game.
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Nashville Vols
Ohio State
Bill Baker
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St. Louis Cardinals
Joe Garagiola
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Baker
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Southland
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Wren
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Charleston
W. Va
Xavier University of Cinccinnati
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Linksmen
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Washington and Lee
Lexeington
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Marshall Cindermen
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Carroll Widdoes
Blackwell Poised for Return in Spring U.S. Baseball Return
Cincinnati ace Ewell Blackwell progresses on a comeback trail with a three inning workout against the St. Louis Cardinal varsity. He reports no fast balls, claims improvement, and draws optimistic support from teammates as he targets a strong season.
Perfect Score Wins for Wade at Skyline Shoot
Ed Wade from Millfield won the combination handicap sheet and trap shoot at Skyline Gun Club on Sunday. He defeated Andy Anderson and Earl Davis after a 48x50 tie, earning the individual championship with a perfect score. Wade and Davis also won the two man team contest with 96x100, while Dick Wade and Andy Anderson finished second and Wolfe and Chet Davis placed third.
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Millfield
Skyline Gun Club
Andy Anderson
Earl Davis
Wade
Davis
Dick Wade
By Wolfe
Chet Davis
Ruth's 1920 slugging percentage stands as MLB record
Babe Ruth posted a slugging percentage of .847 in 1920, a mark that remains the major league record. This standout season showcases Ruth's dominant power and impact across the league.
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