Ohio cage all-star game proposed by coaches
Ohio basketball coaches plan an all-star north south game akin to the football contest. A committee led by Vern Huffman and Herman Rearick will study feasibility with top players from AP All-Ohio, aiming to pair the event with the north-south football week in late August. If approved, Paul Walker would shift support from his Ohio Kentucky game to the new plan.
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Coaches Stir Agitation For Change in Setup
In Cincinnati Gardens Zanesville and Lockland Wayne won Class A and Class B titles as agitation grew over Ohio high school basketball tournament formats. Coaches urged district-based eight or sixteen-team structures, age limits, and residency rules, with state officials debating possible site changes and field house readiness for 1956.
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Sian Lockland
Ohio High School
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Pennsylvania
Kentucky
West Virginia
Gola weighs baseball try with Phillies
Tom Gola a three time All American basketball star who never played college baseball said he is interested in giving baseball a shot with the Philadelphia Phillies The Phillies would like to take him over The Athletics Yankees and Reds are also reportedly in the market for his services.
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Tom Gola
Philadelphia Phillies
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Phillies pound Reds in 15-1 spring drubbing in Tampa
Philadelphia pounded Cincinnati for 19 hits, led by Del Ennis and Smokey Burgess with back to back homers. Herm Wehmeier held the Reds to one hit. Reds used rookies Clif Ross Don Gross Bill Werle in pitching duties as the camp break loomed after the game.
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Reds
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Bill Werle
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Chicago White Sox
NBC Wins Grid Rights for Seven Saturday Football Games
New York NBC won rights from the NCAA telecommunication committee to broadcast seven Saturday college games this fall. Dates set include September 17 October 1 November 28 and December 2 with three more fall Saturdays to be chosen between September 24 and November 19. Remaining Saturdays will be regional telecasts arranged by participating colleges.
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National Broadcasting — Company
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Rio Grande College Baseball Practice Delayed by Weather
Rio Grande College baseball practice was postponed due to weather. Coach Herman Bush says six games are on the 1958 schedule and initial reports indicate about two candidates reporting for spring practice.
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Herman Bush
Rio Grande College
Caseh Bush
Wes Santer sets Bankers Mile record at Chicago Relays
Wes Santer, the Kansas miler, narrowly missed the world indoor mark and set a Bankers Mile record at the Chicago Daily News Relays. He clocked 4:02. Santee’s splits included 0:62, 2:08, with a final quarter strong as he drew away. Twenty four hours earlier he ran a 1:06.8 mile at Cleveland.
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Wes Santer
Kansas
Lete
Chicago Daily News
Santee
Dodds
Cleveland
Casey Stengel Faces Judge On Assault Charge
Casey Stengel, famed Yankee manager, was arrested after an exhibition game incident at Miller Huggins Field. He allegedly assaulted photographer Sanders, used profane language, and was later freed on a $50 bond. Witness accounts differ about the on field confrontation and pursuit of the camera.
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Yanks
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Miller Huggins
M Ports
Ett
Monhier
Oman
Miarold Ballew
Sai Snaldering
Ford
George Weiss
Yankee
Weiss Frick
Bucks claim title as OSU stars bow out in final college race
Ohio State wins the NCAA swimming team title by 0 points over Yale and Michigan. Buckeyes Ford Konno and Yoshi Oyakawa swim their last collegiate race, while coach Mike Peppe braces for a lean next year. Sophomore Al Wiggins shines with a new 130 yard medley mark and a 200 medley relay record, aiding OSU’s 59 points to Yale 51.
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Morley Shapiro
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Steach
Yale
Michigan
al Wiggins
Ieee
Oyaka
Jim Walters
Bucks
Sugar Ray Confident Of Victory In Cincinnati Bout
Sugar Ray Robinson declared he is over the virus and confident he can beat Johnny Lombardo in a one round bout at Cincinnati Garden. The 162 to 163 pound challenger, ten years younger, fights Lombardo in a non televised match to help cover costs. Robinson described Lombardo as intelligent and capable, while downplaying his own return from a 27 month layoff and recent losses.
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Robinson
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Joe Rindone
Tiger Jones
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Ray Robinson
Marcello
Monti ties Miami Beach title in final round burst
Eric Monti blasted a final round 68 to win the Miami Beach Golf Tournament with a 270 total, topping rivals as he seized control in the closing holes. Cincinnati bowler Rosburg led in Cincinnati event standings after a 3135 pin total, with Newell and others close behind.
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Potter of Ohio Uni Finishes Sixth in 100 Yard Dash
Potter placed sixth in the 100 yard dash at the NCAA championships held at Miami. His time of 9.41 seconds set a varsity record and matched a Purdue best for sixth. Botuchie finished 13th in the low board diving.
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Ohio Unity
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Saxton Set to Defend Welter Crown in Boston Headliner
Johnny Saxton risks his welterweight title against Tony DeMarco in Boston Friday night in the top bout. Saxton, 45-32, relies on clutching and fighting to protect his crown won from Kid Gavilan five months ago. DeMarco, 0-4-1 in recent bouts, seeks an upset in the no-television card, with Paddy DeMarco a 3-1 favorite in later local action.
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Hitters Find Range After Four Weeks of Spring Baseball
After four weeks of spring training, hitters break through as stars like Doby Rivera Robinson Mays and Musial tally multiple hits and homers. Robinson and Mays lead strong showings for Dodgers Giants and Cardinals while Pirates Phillies Orioles and Red Sox also post wins in exhibition play.
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Red Sox Sign Ed Joost Departure Shapes Tribe Infield
The Cleveland Indians will keep an unchanged infield, minus Ed Joost who left for Boston. Sam Dente Hank Majeski and Rudy Regalado provide utility options as Joost’s exit prompts roster trimming by Al Lopez. Doby leads spring hits while Larry Doby homers twice in a 14-0 win. Indian pitchers Lemon and Houtteman show readiness for opening day.
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