Holy Cross Coach Rates Team as Greatest in Nation
NEW YORK March 1 UP The Holy Cross coach hailed the National Invitation champions as the greatest team in the nation and predicted future power with three sophomores in key roles. Crusaders beat top seed Duquesne 62 11 in a thrilling final. Sophomores Tom Heinsohn Joe Lithler and Don Prohovich formed the backbone as the Crusaders claimed the title.
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Mile Relay Team Wins At Laredo Border Olympics
Robert E. Lee high school won the mile relay at Laredo with a time of 4:29.5 in poor conditions, defeating Abilene Galena Park and Amarillo. Edie Bussa anchored a fast prelim and a substitute Wallace Wilson helped complete the quartet. Racey Davis and Michael Stewart also placed in events while Abilene won the high school division. In Freeport, Reagan of Houston won the relays as Ganders gathered points. Texas A&M led by Dean Smith and Charley Thomas won the Border Olympics with 82 points, Texas finishing second with 42. Mayeaux and Blaine also featured for their schools.
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Dodgers Hope 70 Celebrate Homecoming With 6th Win
Dodgers aim to celebrate a spring homecoming by extending their win streak to six as Walter Alston named pitchers for a forthcoming tilt with the Senators after a 9 6 victory over the Red Sox in Miami.
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Toski Wins Golf Open in Baton Rouge Battle
Pint-size Bob Toski, 87, weighing 134 pounds, overcame a windy field to win the $10,000 Baton Rouge Open. He shot a four-under 68 in the final round to finish nine under par, 279, after entering the last day in eighth place at the Baton Rouge country club course.
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Upstart Teams Rally Into NCAA Finals
Four unlikely squads surged toward the NCAA basketball semifinals in Kansas City. On Friday night Peng Sao La&ale and Brad ley faced off for conference titles as the nation narrowed to a final clash for the crown.
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Dinner Honors Athletes at Horace Mann Dinner
Over 125 athletes and guests attended Horace Mann junior high dinner in the Robert E. Lee cafeteria. The event named 1954 football captains Jerry Mallory and Bill Herion, with retiring John David Russell and Bo Geisendorff making the announcements.
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Alma Morgan Wins Port Arthur Golf Tournament
Alma Morgan captured premier honors by shooting 77 to win the Mildred Dodge Appreciation Day event in Port Arthur. Opal Turner topped the day as No 1 putter, with Mary Love and Alta Humphries earning door prizes. Rose Kelley also traveled to Fort Arthur.
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Hand-Led Women Lead Bowling Weekly Matches
Bobbie Hand posted 485-211 as the top showing in the weekly women's league. Smitty's Delve-In ton beat La Vayl 3 to 1. Ball Insurers defeated Rhythm Music 10 to 0.
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JiM BO Minnow: The Sensational Artificial Lure
An ad touts JiM BO as the groundbreaking fishing minnow that swims without springs or fuels. It claims lifelike balance and gravity, promises broad fish appeal, and guarantees satisfaction at $1.00 with payment by check or cash to LMR TACKLE CO, P.O. Box 71, Lange, Fis.
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