Ace and Curly: Draggins Nickname Origins Revealed
The piece traces claims about Alexander Draggins known as Ace or Curly and the origin of the nickname. It notes false attributions to a 1930s game with Biddeford High and clarifies the real source tied to his later scoring, with confirmation from teammates and managers about his early prowess and style.
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Alexander Draggins
Wonderbar
Curley
Alex
Biddeford High
Thornton Academy
Biddeford Junior High
Draggins
Thornton Gladiators
Ken Luce
Mimi Tsomides
Steve Economos
Droggits
St. Louis
Portland
Biddeford
Curly
Ray Hobbins
Harry Scott
Scott
Hobbins
Peter Vassill
Bobby Jones
The
Journal
Curley Draggins
Droggitis
Maine
NCAA Shootout Looms as Kentucky and Indiana Advance
Fifth ranked Kentucky and unbeaten No. 1 Indiana prepared for a regional final showdown in Dayton after both won their Thursday games. Kentucky crushed Central Michigan 90-73 while Indiana defeated Oregon State 81-71. In other regions, Syracuse upset North Carolina 78-76 in Providence, Kansas State beat Boston College 74-65, Louisville defeated Cincinnati 78-63 in Las Cruces, and Maryland topped Notre Dame 83-71.
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Associated Press
Kentucky
Indiana
Hoosiers
Wildcats
Dayton
Ohio
Central Michigan
Oregon State
Providence
R.I
Syracuse
North Carolina
Kansas State
Boston College
Las Cruces
N.M
Louisville
Cincinnati
Maryland
Notre Dame
Portland
Ore
UCLA
Montana
Arizona State
Nevada
Las Vegas
San Diego
Steve Green
Kent Benson
Kevin Gregey
Orangemen
Jim Lee
Lee
Chuck Williams
Eagles
Princeton Holds Clinic in NCAA tourney quarterfinals
Princeton Tigers beat South Carolina 86 67 to reach the National Invitation Tournament semifinals at Madison Square Garden. Tim Van Blommesteyn and Armond Hill led with 24 and 22 points as Princeton improved to 11 straight wins and set up a meeting with Oregon.
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New York
Princeton Tigers
Princeton
Pete Carril
Tigers
South Carolina
Tim van Blommesteyn
Armond Hill
van Blommesteyn
Hill
Greg Ballard
Oregon
Martin Maddox Feud Sparks Spring Training Bean Ball War
The long running clash between Billy Martin and Elliott Maddox erupts in spring training as Maddox is hit by Texas pitcher Jim Bibby and tensions rise with brushes back from Rudy May and Stan Thomas. Other MLB results include Pirates sweeping White Sox in Florida and Dodgers beating Expos.
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Billy Martin
Elliott Maddox
Jim Bibby
Maddox
New York Yankees
Texas
Rangers
Yankee
Bill Virdon
Jeff Brroughs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Sarasota
Fla
Chicago White Sox
Bucs
St. Petersburg
St. Louis Cardinals
Los Angeles Dodgers
Montreal Expos
California Angels
Cleveland Indians
Cincinnati Reds
Houston Astros
Theansas City Royals
Baltimore Orioles
New York Mets
Atlanta
Martin
Yankees
Bibby
New York
Rudy May
Joe Lovitto
Stan Thomas
Yanks
Mike Wallace
Dave Nelson
Cavaliers Defeat Bulls as Van Lier Guilty Ruling Stirs
Cavaliers beat Chicago 87 83 boosting their playoff bid while Van Lier claimed innocence after a controversial call. Bulls star questioned mental readiness for Cleveland but new controversy followed. Kings and Warriors won other Midwest games as MLB tension rose in New York.
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Norm van Lier
Chicago Bulls
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cavaliers
van Lier
Bulls
New York Knicks
National Basketball Association
Cleveland
Kansas City- Omaha Kings
Chicago
New Orleans Jazz
Golden State Warriors
Portland Trail Blazers
Royals May Be Question Mark For 1975 Season
In Fort Myers AP reports the Kansas City Royals, after adding pitchers Nelson Briles Marty Pattin and Lindy McDaniel, face a season of uncertainty. Despite hopes to win the AL West manager Jack McKeon eyes improved execution and defense led by infielders Johnberry Rojas Patek Brett Healy and outfielders Otis McRae Pinson.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Kansas City Royals
Royals
Nelson Briles
Marty Pattin
Lindy McDaniel
Jack McKeon
Oakland
Kansas City
A’s
Steve Busby
Amos Otis
Harmon Killebrew
Cer
Minnesota Twins
Killebrew
Jim
Catfish
Hunter
New York Yankees
McKeon
Johnberry
Cookie Rojas
Fred Patek
George Brett
Fran Healy
Hal McRae
Otis
Vada Pinson
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