Notable Pro Hops and Coaching Moves Highlight 1948 Sports
OVA followers back Hartford star Earle Clarke to reach Class AAA with the Orioles but expect a Class A seasoning. Phillies unload talent to Baltimore, while former Bobcat slugger Clark climbs. NBA’s Grova and Beard with Indianapolis Olympians bowed to Minneapolis Lakers led by George Mikan. Tennessee eyes December football finale as Neyland seeks tuneups and bowl momentum. Bill Hess joins Ohio State as assistant coach, replacing departing staff. OU figures shift under Chris Stefan. Detroit’s Titans post a 1-14 season despite strong showings. Marian Hush Reeder covers women’s golf in Florida, noting top pros and MLB exhibition games attendance.
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Dairymen Defeat Shoppers To Take Rec Floor Lead
Dairymen beat the Shoppers to gain a lead in the city recreation league standings. The Dairymen pulled away in the second half to secure a decisive win, while the Shoppers suffered their first losses in several games.
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Cam Henderson Addresses Dig Blacks Cage Banquet
Cam Henderson presided at a basketball banquet addressing the Dig Blacks. He announced awards to varsity players including Jack Bowler, Jack Durst, BH Roberts, Parl Poglenong, BM Dorsey, and several others while stressing team spirit and sportsmanship. The event featured remarks by Rev W newt and honored coaches and leaders such as John Hatch Fike and Kyrie éhrw Sah.
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Ohio Bobcats dominate triangular golf with Finsterwald lead
Ohio University led by Walker Cup alternate Don Finsterwald easily defeated North Carolina State and Holy Cross in a triangular golf match in Raleigh. Finsterwald fired a two under par 70 at the 5870 yard Carolina Country Club, aiding Ohio to a strong 29%% points.
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National and college baseball and basketball roundups
Exhibition baseball results feature St Louis and Philadelphia posting wins over New York and Boston, with multiple N and A league scores. Elon College hosts Ohio University in a 4-1 win as OU pitcher Shelley Swank notches his first win of the year after a four inning relief effort and a full game from starter Austin Brewer. Ohio sweeps the two game set and travels to Raleigh for a NC State series as Elon heads to face Ohio Wesleyan.
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Lenoir-Rhyne
Hickory
Bob Wren
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Miami Lists 20 for Spring Vacation Trip
Oxford Ohio Miami University Coach Woodrow Wills named 20 players to tour the 1951 spring vacation schedule. The Redskins open in Nashville with a workout Saturday if weather allows. The squad faces Middle Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Western Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, and Marshall in successive games through April 10.
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Ed Schembechler
Charles Duquette
Don Wisel
Ted Reynolds
John Sanders
Carmen Coma
Larry Dasech
Jim Wilkinson
Lloyd Sharp
Jack Brexett
Tom Pequignot
Dick Schultz
Aldite
Jim. Lyons
Care
Casey
Ka Bues
Fa Wilkinson
Indians Show Leaky Defense
In Tucson the Cleveland infields faltered as five of six errors aided Pittsburgh’s 15-12 victory. Rosen and Minoso each drove in three, Foster homered, and Kiner supplied five singles for two runs as Pittsburgh built early leads. The Indians have totaled 9 wins in 24 exhibitions against major league opposition.
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Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh
George Strickland
Indians
Pt Pleasant Keglers Enter State Tourney
Pt Pleasant, W Va bowling teams GM Equipment and Sparkies will enter the state tournament at Dunbar Saturday night with about 100 teams overall. The five man events run Saturday night followed by doubles and singles on Sunday starting at noon. GM Equipment lineup Frank Henson Bud Cruickshanks Jentress Rose Tracy Bailey and Alex Cruickshanks. Sparkies lineup Griff Durbin Tiara Faires Joe Kimes Tom Morrison and FW Quillin. Michigan State's 1951 team will be well loaded. roster names include Allex listed for 1950 returning.
New Tourney Setup Sought by Ohio High Coaches
In Columbus, Paul Walker of the State Coaches Association states a plan to expand the state basketball finals from four to eight teams per class. He proposes an open draw with double regional representation, splitting finals between Dayton and Troy, and a three-tier statewide format. The group will present the idea to the State Athletic Board, though approval is uncertain.
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Dayton Grid Season Opens with Marines in Dayton
The University of Dayton reveals its 195 schedule opening September 22 against the Quantico Marines in Dayton. The slate lists St Bonaventure, Youngstown, Toledo, Chattanooga, Xavier, Miami, Marshall and John Carroll with most games as daytime. The planned 10th game is being sought by Athletic Director Harry Banyan.
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University of Dayton
Quantico Marines
Kentucky
Harry Banyan
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Youngstown
Toledo
Chattanooga
Navier
Cincinnati
John Carroll
Cleveland
Miami
Marshall
Huntington
W. Va
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Xavier
Furgol Holds Narrow Lead at Azalea Open
Andee Marie Furgol, from Long Beach, California, enters the second round with a slim advantage in the Azalea Open in Wilmington. He chased a five under par 67 as the $10,000 event begins the second round, having earned over $4,800 this year for fifth place.
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Andee Marie Furgol
Long Beach
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Party Honors Cy Young at 85th Birthday Event
NEW PHILADELPHIA P C Young marked his 85th year with a party for about 300 friends. He spoke briefly about modern pitchers’ workouts, praised baseball staying free of gambling influence, and recalled his Hall of Fame career. He received a new crew sedan as a gift and is chauffeured by neighbors near Pach, Ohio. Gordon Debbidick praised his career, noting Cy’s losses as part of his remarkable record.
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Yale Mermen lead NCAA meet with record swim
Yale sophomore John Marshall powered to a world best in the 1500 meters with 18 minutes 18.8 seconds at the NCAA championships in the Texas pool. He beat Michigan State’s Bert McLachlan by two laps, though it won’t count as a world record due to pool length. Ohio State’s Jack Taylor eyes backstroke wins as opening night features one event.
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Mr Music Expected to Figure in Derby for Dixiana
Louisville report notes trainer Jack Hodgins doubts Mr Music will beat Spy Song, yet views the three year old as a top Derby contender. The Dixiana stable has a history of Derby runners including Assault and Sweep All, with Mata Hari as Mr Music’s dam trained by Clyde Van Dusen in 1934.
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Class A Fives Take Over Tournament Spotlight
Columbus Ohio hosts the 29th annual high school basketball tourney with Class A semis at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum. Grand Rapids and Waynesburg won Class B semifinals. Grand Rapids edged Lockland Wayne 44-? and Waynesburg beat Ashley 47-42 to reach finals. Hamilton Bigs and Canton McKinley meet while Columbus East faces Barberton in later games.
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New Fieldhouse at OSU Seen Three Years Away
Ohio high school athletic officials press for larger basketball quarters and a central site for state finals. Ohio State University plans a fieldhouse seating 11 6,000 with later expansions to 15,000, projecting costs from 1.5 to 7 million dollars and a timeline pushing completion to 1953 if funded.
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Gavilan to Face Hairston in Madison Square Garden Bout
New York report previews a 10 round welterweight clash at Madison Square Garden between Kid Gavilan and Gene Hairston. Gavilan carries a 7-5 betting line amid a seven fight streak, while Hairston seeks to extend his 12 month undefeated run and move up in the No. 6 middleweight ranking.
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Trabert Defeats Belt In Good Neighbor Tennis Match
Tony Trabert of Cincinnati defeated George Belt of New York in Miami Beach 4 6 6 1 0 in a men's singles match. During the 1950 American League season the Boston Red Sox committed the fewest errors.
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