Aggies Win Back-To-Back NCAA Title Over North Carolina
Oklahoma A and M, led by seven foot Bob Kurland who scored 23, defeated North Carolina 43 40 at Madison Square Garden to clinch the NCAA crown. Hank Iba calls this team better and more solid than last year as the Aggies finish 31 3. Ohio State beat California 63 54 in the consolation.
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NEW York
Hank Iba
Oklahoma A
M. Aggregation
DePaul
North Carolina
Madison Square Garden
Aggies
Bob Kurland
Cagers
Iba
Tarheels
Oklahoma
Chapel Hill Cagers
Ohio State
California
Unknown Replaces Nats Coan in Outfield Budding rookie takes spot
Orlando notes describe Gil Coan’s blistered feet hobbling him out of spring work with the Washington Senators. Roy Goolsby and Roy Gogisboy emerge, while Jim Vernon returns from war to fill first base as Stan Spence and Buddy Lewis anchor the outfield.
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Orlando
Fila
Gil Coan
Washington Senators
Cobb
Babe Ruth
Gil
Chattahooga
Southern Association
Ossie Bluege
Roy Gogisboy
Doan
Navy
Bluege
Nat Pilot
Gerry Priddy
Jake Early
New York
Boston
Detroit
Stan Spence
Buddy Lewis
Jeff Heath
Cleveland
Goolsby
George Binks
Jim Vernon
Joe Kuhel
Banquet for GLOUSTER-Mr Kelly Hosts Team and Cheerleaders
Will Banquet Team GLOUSTER Mr Kelly the new Union Lunch proprietor will banquet the high school basketball team cheerleaders and coach Wednesday evening at 6:30 oclock. At the conclusion Supt DeLong will present motion pictures dealing with athletics.
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Glouster
Mr. Kelly
New Union
L. G. DeLong
Reds blank Indians as doubleheader ends in Clearwater
In Clearwater, Cincinnati swept Cleveland 8–0 in the finale, with Paul O'Dea delivering the lone Tribe hit off Johnny Hetki. Howard Fox shut down the last four innings as Mel Harder, Don Black, and Johnny Podgajny were roughed up by 11 Reds hits. Earlier, Cleveland won the opener 10–3, led by Lonnie Frey and Loup Campbell homers. Ed Klieman and Harry Eisenstat pegged to start against St. Louis. Also, GLOUSIEN-2 notes a Ladies Aid meeting at Trimbie Methodist Church Wednesday at 7:30, asking members to bring a covered dish and at least one new member.
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Clearwater
Fla
Indians
Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Paul O'Dea
Johnny Hetki
Tribe
Reds
Hetki
Howard Fox
Fox
Cincinnatians
Mel Harder
the Ladies Aid of the
Trimbie Methodist Church
Corning Sherwood Rebekah Lodge to Meet in Odd Fellows Hall
The Corning Sherwood Rebekah Lodge will hold its regular meeting in the Odd Fellows Hall on Friday. In Glouster Mr and Mrs K Bryson plan a March 29 pot luck lunch and will be guests of Mr and Mrs John M Bryson in Toledo. John Bryson is being transferred to Columbus to work in the United States Treasury. A Women’s Council meeting of the Church of Christ in Glouster is set for Thursday at 7:30 in the church social rooms.
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John
Columbus
United States Treasury Department
Glouster
Women’s Council of the
Church of Christ
Kurland Wins 1946 National High Scoring Title
Bob Kurland of the Oklahoma Aggies claimed the 1946 national high scoring title with 807 points across 12 games, finishing the season as the nation’s top scorer. The Associated Press compiled leading scorers list featuring Elmore Morgenthaler, George Mikan, and others with totals and averages.
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New York
Bob Kurland
Oklahoma Aggies
Associated Press
Elmore Morgenthaler
N. Mex
Mines
Bill Hall
Marshall
George Mikan
DePaul
Fred Lewis
Eastern Kentucky
Andy Tonkovic
Don Otten
Bowling Green
Andy Wolfe
California
Bill Biletnikoff
Slippery Rock
John Dillon
North Carolina
Redlegs Seek Third Straight Win Over Slumping Tigers
LAKELAND Fla AP Lefty Clyde Shoun and rookie Frank Dasso start for Cincinnati as they chase a third consecutive victory against the world champions Detroit Tigers The Redlegs received a boost when Ewell Blackwell, returning from the Army, confirmed he is ready to report Blackwell, six foot four and a half, served since November 1942 In the 742 season he went 15 10 for the Syracuse Chiefs in the International League Officials announced optioning Leonard Babcock and Jim Prendergast to Syracuse and releasing Cecil Scheffell to Columbia of the South Atlantic League
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Lakeland
Fla
Clyde Shoun
Frank Dasso
Cincinnati
Redlegs
Detroit Tigers
Ewell Blackwell
Warren C- Giles
Blackwell
Syracuse Chiefs
Leonard Babcock
Jim Prendergast
Syracuse
Cecil Scheffell
Columbia
Stranahan Aims for British Amateur in May Lightly
Frank Stranahan of Toledo Ohio a top American amateur golfer said he plans to play in the British Amateur tournament in May He hopes to obtain a passport and return by early June to contend in the National Open qualifying rounds The former army pilot has recent wins and high finishes including the Durham Open and top five spots at Montgomery Miami Texas Open and Chicago and is Ohio state amateur champion two years running He arrived in Augusta to practice for the Masters starting in April
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Augusta
Frank Stranahan
Toledo
Ohio
Stranahan
Durham
N. C
Montgomery
Ala
Miami
Tom O'Shanter
Chicago
Glouster Social Notes details local farewells and visits
Glouster residents bid farewell to Frances Gibbs at a six o'clock dinner by the 500 Club at Union Lunch. Guests included Victoria Swett and Vern Lamborn among others. The group later gathered at the Handley home for euchre and 500 prizes. Morgan and Vernon families hosted relatives visiting Columbus for showers and conferences. Local visits span Montgomery West Virginia and Circleville, with brief notes on trips and guests at Glouster.
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Glouster
500 Club
Union
Frances Gibbs
Ak~ron
Victoria Swett
Athens
Vern Lamborn
Evan Morgan
O. A. McDonald
Jessie Hill
T. A. Noon
Thomas Vaughn
Chester Post
Corning
Ed Ley
Earl Mor Iris
Josephine Hedfelt
Dorothy Vernon
Harry Vaughn
C. E. Handley
Giants buy Monty Kenedy from Richmond Colts for 25000
The New York Giants purchase 23-year-old pitcher Monty Kenedy from the Richmond Colts of the Piedmont League for 25000. He joins the Giants on a trial basis and may be sent to the Jersey City International League farm for further seasoning.
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Miami
Fla
Monty Kenedy
New York Giants
Richmond Colts
Giants
New Yorkers
Jersey City
Snuffy Stirnweiss Injured Mouth Hit Threatens Yankees
In St Petersburg New York Yankees third baseman Snuffy Stirnweiss suffered a mouth injury after a grounder struck him. He was on Joe Gordon's sidelines yesterday but the injury is not serious and he is expected to play against Brooklyn today.
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ST. Petersburg
Siebert Retires From Baseball After Holdout
Anaheim California report says Dick Siebert plans retirement from baseball to become a radio sports announcer in St Paul Minnesota. Browns expect another player or cash settlement from Philadelphia Athletics as part of the October trade for first baseman George McQuinn.
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Anaheim
Calif
Dick Siebert
St. Louis Browns
Philadelphia Athletics
Bill Dewitt
A’s
George McQuinn
St. Paul
Minn
William Henry White Dies at Home
William Henry White age 68 died at his home north of Glouster after a yearlong illness. Born in North Carolina he moved to the area 48 years ago and is survived by his wife Delpha, numerous children including John Henry and others, siblings, twenty grandchildren, and a funeral will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM at Hollister United Brethren Church with Rev. Harvey Smith officiating. Burial in Hollister Cemetery.
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Glouster
Wiliam Henry White
North Carolina
Delpha
John
Henry
Dayton
Dave
Charles
Oliver
Dorothy Toth
Juanita Dawson
Cleveland
Odell Carrigan
Detroit
Mary Dew
Corning
Hollister United Brethren Church
Harvey Smith
Hollister Cemetery
Trimble Servicemen Receive Discharges
Glouster items report two Trimble servicemen home on discharge. David Judson, after 42 months in the army including 21 in India, arrived March 15 at Weilsburg West Virginia and plans Jacksonville visit. Wilbur Balderson Jr., Navy one year, discharged at Great Lakes, now back to McBee Company job. Mrs Balderson and children with W R Balderson Sr. during service period. District convention set for April 17 by A Aux No 1 Glouster at Odd Fellows hall 7:20 pm. assemble at 6:30 pm.
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Glouster
Riley Judson
David Judson
States
Indiantown Gap
Weilsburg
W. Va
Jacksonville
David J
Inia
Wilbur Balderson Jr
Great Lakes
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Balderison
W. R. Balderson Sr
McBee Com- I
McBee Company
Revival of college baseball draws growing crowds
Fullerton's Roundup notes a surge in college baseball interest with large turnout figures across schools. NYU reports 115 candidates, Penn 115, Ohio State about 100, UNC about 85, Western Michigan 80, Fordham 60, U of Detroit 106, Alabama 50, Wisconsin 42, Indiana 30 with many war veterans among survivors. Local color includes Chapel Hill publicity chief Madry touting sellouts and North Carolina supporters traveling for a final game, plus mentions of Gold Bar the New Zealand pacer eyeing Santa Anita, and quotes from Bulldog Turner and Connie Mack on prospects.
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Hugh Fullerton, JR
New York
New York University
Bill McCarthy
Pennsylvania
Horace Hendrickson
Ohio State
North Carolina
Western Michigan
Fordham
U. of Detroit
Alabama
Wisconsin
Indiana
Gold Bar
Pacer
New Zealand
United States
Santa Anita
Bulldog Turner
Chicago Bears
George Halas
Bulldog
Ted Collins
G. L
Ted
Connie Mack
Trimble Red Cross Drives Totals $1031.72 to Date
Trimble Township reports Red Cross drive totals of 1031.72 with Trimble Village contributing 177.25 after canvassing. Volunteers include Beatrice Vaughan chairman H T Rainey Vernice Antle and Mary Belle Stephenson. Other contributors include Mrs John Henry 391.00 Marie Dodson 62.62 Eliza Lars 376.90 Glenn McDonald Swyers 64.15 Mattie Leach Morris 20.10 Kroger Baking 10.00 Glouster Merchants 100.00 Alfred Morris 18.70 John R Clark 65.20 Glouster schools 16.00 Rainey 75.00 Pride Stadium Union Church 29.33 Isaac Vaughan 102.25 Lowell Burnell urges complete reports for final publication of an organizational and major individual giving list.
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Trimble Village
Beatrice Vaughan
H. T. Rainey
Vernice Antle
Mary Belle Stephenson
Vaughan
John Henry
Marie Dodson
Elizalars
Glenn McDonald
Mary Swyers
Mattie Leach
Thomas Morris
Kroger Baking Company
Glouster Merchants Association
Alfred Morris
John R. Clark
Glouster i
C. A. Pride
Union Church
Isaac Vaughan
Breadon Denies Report On Lanier Owen Trade
St Louis owner Sam Breadon rejected an eastern rumor that Max Lanier would be traded to the Brooklyn Dodgers for catcher Mickey Owen. Breadon said no deal is planned and criticized trading for a second-rate backstop, noting Ken O’Dea and Del Rice are improving.
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ST. Louis
Sam Breadon
St Louis Cardinals
Redbirds
Max Lanier
Brooklyn Dodgers
Mickey Owen
Breadon
Cardinals
St. Petersburg
Fis
Lanier
Dodgers
Owen
Ken O'Dea
del Rice
Faust
Four Minute Rule Eased by Court Bosses
The National Basketball Committee of the United States and Canada approved a liberalized four minute rule allowing one reentry per player in the last four minutes and automatic clock stoppage on dead balls. Minor changes include optional transparent backboards recommendations, a mandatory six foot boundary jump ball, pivot foot flexibility, and several recommendations turned down. A second item notes a WSCS Methodist Church meeting in Glouster Thursday at 7:30 PM.
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National Basketball Committee
United States
Canada
Ritter Collett Named Sports Editor
Charles R Collett known as Ritter, former Ohio University student, was appointed Sports Editor of the Dayton Journal after months of writing sports for the paper. He graduated in 1942 before serving in the military and had previously worked on the Messenger sports staff covering high school athletics and aiding Bulldog athletes in 1942.
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Charles R. Collett
Ritter
Ohio
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Siebert
William Henry White
Steve
Fullerton
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Bob Madry
Chapel Hill
North Carolina U. Publicizor
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Red Cross
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