Braves Seek NCAA Title After NIT Clash With CCNY
New York March 27 The Braves of Bradley meet CCNY in Madison Square Garden for the NCAA basketball championship rematch after a 69 61 NIT final loss. CCNY aims for a historic double crown while Bradley pursues redemption as 18 000 fans pack the arena.
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Cardinal Nine Outlasts Yankees For 8-7 Victory
The St Louis Cardinals beat the New York Yankees 8 to 7 in St Petersburg. A six run rally spanned the sixth and seventh innings with Joe Collins homering for three runs and Yogi Berra collecting four hits in a losing effort. George Munger and Harry Brecheen pitched for the Cardinals while Don Johnson and Bill Hood worked for the Yankees.
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Phillies wallop Senators in Florida spring game
The Philadelphia Phillies exploded for seven runs in the first inning to beat the Washington Senators 13 to 8 in Clearwater. The Phillies totaled 17 hits for 31 bases, the club’s Florida high. Separate game in San Bernardino saw Jesse Flores and Dick Rozek limit the Pittsburgh Pirates to three hits in a 3 1 Indians win.
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Reader's Digest Promotes Smoking Cessation Narratives
The January issue sparks debate on cigarette harm with readers debating quitting and reducing intake. April Digest promises two personal experience essays by ex-smokers who quit and liked it, urging readers to buy.
Coaches May End Two Minute Rule In NBA Talks
At the National Basketball Coaches Association meeting in New York on March 27 1950 the group planned to drop the controversial two minute rule after a convention discussion and a to be made recommendation to the National Rules Committee. Coaches predicted a change though specifics were not given. The rule kept ball possession with the fouled team in the last two minutes.
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Oklahoma
Geohagen Stewart Boesch Mat Victors In Colosseum
Naughty Neil Stewart avenged a prior defeat by beating Ellen Olsen in two straight falls at City Coliseum. Referee Paul Boesch officiated without his shirt again. Timmy Geohagen defeated Wild Red Berry in two falls in the main event. Boesch then beat Ivan Kalmikoff in the opener.
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Del Mar College Names Lanza End Coach
CORPUS CHRISTI March 27 Nick Lanza former Rice Institute football player has been named end coach at Del Mar College here.
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Braves rally to beat Tigers 18 to 16 in exhibition
In Bradenton Florida on March 27 rookie Hank Ertman delivered a bases loaded double in the eighth inning to spark an 18 16 win for the Boston Braves over Detroit. Windy conditions produced numerous wind aided hits as Dizzy Trout homered for Detroit.
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Giants Edge Browns in Exhibition Thriller
Henry Thompson homers and Bobby Thomson adds a double as the New York Giants beat the St. Louis Browns 5-3 in Burbank. Thomson also lined a bases loaded two out double in the ninth to tie the game. Cited line score shows Giants 5 Browns 3 with late rally.
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Four Taylor Seniors Get Gold Basketballs
Four Taylor High School seniors who earned letters on the 1949 50 Duck basketball squad have been awarded gold basketballs. Awards went only to seniors and were received by Bobby Mogle Moses Buzan Curtis Zellmer and Wilbert Meister.
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