Saigh accuses Pettit deal of wrecking Pirates pennant chances
Peters burg Florida March 4 U P Owner Fred Saigh says the 1949 Pittsburgh Pirates paid $100000 for high school phenom Pettit and that deal will cost the club in coming years. He argues the Pettit bonus hurt roster balance and compared salaries of stars like Williams and DiMaggio to lesser-paid peers, claiming Musial earns markedly less than top sluggers.
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Len Morris Edges Tyler 73-71 For State JC Crown
Len Morris College of Jackson ville defeated Tyler Junior College 73-71 to win the State Junior College Basketball Tournament. Down to the final seconds, Bo Ousley tied the game with a field goal and Jack Henderson followed with a jump shot for the lead with 26 seconds left. Henderson scored 22, while Royce Rey led Tyler with 19. All tournament team members included Ray, Weaver, Hancock, Renta, and Ramirez. Hancock earned MVP honors. Third place went to Aimarile over Wharton, and Lamar College beat Blinn for the consolation title.
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Albert Renta
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Wharton
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Brooklyn College Rides NAIB Hype To Third Place
Rio March 4 Brooklyn College basketball, coached by Baggett, faced tough National Intercollegiate play, finishing third after a season described as the world’s tallest hats and ranchland era. The team ended with 22 victories and 4 defeats, amid speculation Baggett may pursue other fields as he leaves the service.
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Locke's Open Entry Fate Looms Over PGA Rift
New York sport column reports Bobby Locke faces possible US Open exclusion amid PGA dispute over his commitments. USGA may or may not accept his entry, tied to his silence after a testy feud with the PGA. If barred, Locke also misses Palm Beach event in New Rochelle.
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Training Camp Briefs Hit Front Lines of Spring Notes
A string of spring camp notes from Phoenix to St. Pete records player signings holdouts and medical notes. Lea Dureeher targets New York Giants third baseman Lohrke. Casey Stengel vows 1950 pennant battle despite conditioning doubts. Ed Stewart to sign for 13000. Libby Sisti completes Braves roster. Onslow refines Chicago White Sox pitching. Joe Gordon shoulder soreness noted. Ralph Kiner sidelined by cold. Wehmeier Fox Raffensher triple innings in Reds intra squad. Jack Graham rejects Browns offer. Phillies miss progress with holdouts. Carl Furillo Duke Snider to appear Dodgers intra squad. Buddy Rosar arm improving. Hat Newhouser Hutchinson holdouts. Billy Evans arrival awaited. Jimmy Dykes pushes Athletics to trim weight. Bill Voiselle ordered to shed pounds. Eddie Dyer takes command of Cardinals.
Kentucky in Line For Tourney Bid
New York March 4 Kentucky and North Carolina State stood ready to clinch a major post season bid if they won their league finals tonight The Wildcats face Georgia in a SEC semifinal at Louisville and would then meet LSU or Tennessee in the final with an NCAA or NIT chance at stake
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Mann Athletic Banquet Tonight At Horace Mann Junior High
Horace Mann Junior High will hold its annual athletic banquet at 7 30 p m in the school cafeteria. Nelson McElroy of the Baytown Chamber of Commerce will serve as toastmaster. Football captains for next season and lettermen in all sports for the year will be announced.
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Polly Riley Reaches Finals in Florida Golf Tourney
In Ormond Beach Florida Polly Riley of Fort Worth Texas advances to the final 18 hole round of the South Atlantic Women's Golf Tournament. She defeats Betsy Rawles of Texas in the semifinal while Mary Wall of Michigan beats Marlene Bauer of Midland. The match concludes with Riley facing Wall in the final.
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Walcott Returns to Garden in Unexciting War of Knockdowns
Jersey Joe Walcott demanded a heavyweight title shot after a padded win at Madison Square Garden. He knocked down Omelio Agramonte seven times and stopped him in the seventh round, but 3458 fans found the bout dull despite Walcott at age 36 facing 25 year old Agaramonte.
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Burke Holds On To Lead At St. Pete Open
In St Petersburg Florida the St Peters burg Open moved to its third round with Jack Burke Jr of Houston and White Plains NY holding a two stroke lead after a 67. Jerry Barber moved into contention with a 64 for 142 overall while Toby Lyons jumped to second thanks to a 67 336 total. Johnny Palmer trailed by one as Chick Harbert and George Fazio tied for fourth at 138. Skee Riegel Jim Milward and Jim Ferrier battle for position as Cary Middlecoff withdrew with influenza.
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Oklahoma
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Big Seven Denies Sooner Appeal To Reinstate Pearson
Kansas City Missouri March 4 The Big Seven faculty representatives denied Oklahoma University appeal and upheld Lindell Pearson's ineligibility ending his college football career Pearson played for Arkansas and Sooners ineligibility came from participation in freshmen and EB team games The decision preserves precedent and notes Pearson’s limited four game Arkansas tenure and prior rushing yards totals of 753 in 1947 and 558 in 1948
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Trophy Shoot Postponed By Weather At Humble Club
Bad weather forces the Humble Club trophy shoot postponement from tomorrow to next Sunday. Wet grounds and poor forecast deter spectators, with officials insisting the event serves spectators as well as shooters. Also noted is a separate travel feature about the Wollowitzs planning a 10,000 mile bus journey beginning June 26.
Preachers Tall Tales Focus On Caney Creek Fishing Hoaxes
The article recounts Rev Mouton Jordan spinning tall fishing yarns about trips to Caney Creek with local locals. It details a 28 acre patch ruined by salt spray and a later 23 acre bend blamed on trout encounters, ending with a World War I service figure note.
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Texas AA hoops title bid ends as Sweetwater upset Texas City
In a day of Texas high school basketball, Sweetwater toppled Texas City 44 41 to seize the Class AA crown hopes. Corpus Christi rallied late to beat Texarkana 32 29 in the semis, while Vernon led by Billy James scored 38 as Highland Park and El Paso Austin posted early wins. Class A and B action also featured decisive finishes.
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