West Virginia rule sparks Ohio coaching scheduling debate
George Strode notes a WV high school proposal to limit seasons to six games with most played on Saturdays. Administrators argue Saturday work harms students and travel is risky. Meanwhile Athens County League favors fewer week night games. Miami opens spring drills April 4 with Keating contending for guard, leg injury noted. Redskins seek to surpass Dyas career field goal mark. Jencks has seven in a season.
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Dayton Faces St Louis In NIT Semifinal Clash
Dayton meets St Louis in the National Invitation Tournament semifinal at Madison Square Garden as Holy Cross faces Providence in the other semifinal. Dayton survived a 62 60 quarterfinal comeback with height and scoring edge, while St Louis relies on defense led by Hartweger and Nordmann. Holy Cross and Providence carry strong post duels with Hadnot and Egan for Holy Cross and Hadnot for Providence.
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Rodriguez Outpoints Gonsalves In Oakland Bout
Louis Rodriguez from New York defeats Johnny Gonsalves in Oakland by unanimous decision 10 rounds. Gonsalves from Oakland is outpointed as Rodriguez earns victory on neutral ground.
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Cincinnati Bears Cats in NCAA Semifinal Showdown
Utah coach Jack Gardner believes his 23-6 Utah Redskins can upset No. 2 Cincinnati (25-3) in Friday's NCAA semifinal as Ohio State and St. Joseph's meet earlier. Ohio State leads 26-0 with star Jer ry Lucas and a 14 point spread. Gardner praises Billy Hill McGill and Utah's offense while noting Cincinnati's depth and past title droughts.
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the Hill) McGill
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Hawks Even NBA Series
The St. Louis Hawks tied the Western Division playoffs 1-1 with a 121-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Eastern matchups Syracuse Nationals vs Boston Celtics also 1-1, with games resuming tonight in Boston. The Hawks-Lakers series resumes Friday in Los Angeles.
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Des Moines Nips Akron in AAU Basketball Quarterfinals
Des Moines Iowa, a mix of former and current Iowa State and Drake players, upset Akron 93 91 in double overtime to reach the AAU tournament quarterfinals. Burien Washington knocked out U S Army 114 111 in two overtimes as Cleveland easily beat Los Angeles 92 81.
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Browns keep Paul Brown as Cleveland head despite sale
Cleveland Browns stay under Paul Brown who reports to Arthur Modell and Rudy Schaefer after a sale. Modell becomes chairman and chief executive officer with about four million dollars involved in the deal. Brown remains general manager and controls player personnel and field operations.
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Rudy) Schaefer
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Toronto Wins Semi as NHL Playoffs Move Forward
In a 3-2 overtime semifinal victory Toronto leads the best of seven series 1-0 over District 2 while Chicago faces Montreal after Montreal holds a 1-0 edge. Executive changes at Modell's include Schaefer as vice president and director, with William C. MacMillan and John A. Wells named directors amid league talks. Brown comments on play submission methods.
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Toronto Leafs vs Detroit Wings in Cup semifinal
Captain George Armstrong scored from ten feet to lift Toronto to a 3-2 double overtime win over Detroit. The victory gives Toronto a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup semi final series.
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Court Street Handball Club Triumph by Richey and Kappes
Frank Richey and Bob Kappes won the Court Street Handball Club championship in a best of three series this week defeating Bill Hess and Fred Swearingen. They credited conditioning as key to their victory.
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St Louis Triumphs Over Los Angeles In Semifinal Clash
St Louis tops Los Angeles 121 to 106 in a best of seven semifinal game tying the series at 1-1. Syracuse visits Boston in a parallel semifinal tied 1-1 as Friday game action features St Louis at Los Angeles.
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