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Indiana's McKinley track squad finished second at the Mississippi Valley conference indoor meet. Davenport edged Cedar Rapids to win the title by scoring in the medley relay, with McKinley briefly leading before the final race. Clinton placed third, Dubuque fourth, and several schools did not enter.
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Meal Ticket Wins For Bill
New York Giants beat the Brooklyn Dodgers 5 to 2 in Americus. Carl Hubbell allowed four hits in six innings and Bill Lohrman closed with three scoreless frames. Giants struck for a dozen safeties off Luke Hamlin as the game unfolded.
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White Sox rout Cubs 14 to 5 in Phoenix
The Chicago White Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs 14 to 5 in Phoenix for the second straight day. Larry French struggled, yielding 14 hits and five runs in five innings, while Thornton Lee Bob Weiland and Bill Dietrich combined for the win. Don Kolloway Glen Russell and Al Todd homered for Chicago, with Larry Rosenthal driving in two with a single that sparked a five run fifth.
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Zuber On Hill As Tribe Wins
The Cleveland Indians defeated the Atlanta Crackers 8 to 2 in an exhibition game. Milnar and Zuber held Atlanta to eight hits, Weatherly and Trosky homered, Mack, Keltner and Heath doubled, with Weatherly and Milnar among notable contributors.
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Cuban All Stars Fall to St. Louis Cardinals 5-3
In Havana, Curt Davis pitched a complete game as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cuban All-stars 5-3. Davis allowed five hits and held the Cuban squad to two late-inning bursts, with Padgett and Tiant contributing in relief for the Cuban side.
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Louis to Engage in No More Fiascos Avows Mike Jacobs
Promoter Mike Jacobs vows to prevent repeats of the Louis Paychek fiasco by creating a prequel fight club where potential title challengers must prove ability before main events at Madison Square Garden. Paychek faced criticism after the knockout loss, with ongoing debate over purse distribution and future Louis opponents, while Arturo Godoy plans a return bout.
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Senior Gold title won by Light five
The Light Company five defeated Wilsons 42 to 27 in the final game of the Senior Gold basketball tourney at the Y M C A. Bob Curtis led with 14 points as the Lighters overturned a 16 15 halftime deficit with a strong second half. Curtis and Poole paced Light Canay with scoring while Walt Wilson led Wilsons with 11 points.
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Hoppe Nears Title In Billiards Meet
Defending champion Welker Cochran of San Francisco crushed Otto Reiselt 50 to 30 to strengthen his grip in the $20,000 world's three cushion billiards tournament in Chicago. Johnny Layton slipped to seventh defeat in 17 games after losing to Arthur Thurnblad, while Willie Hoppe extended his streak to 14 straight wins, virtually securing the championship.
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Paychek Louis Fight Sanctioned By Clipped News Hype
A sharp critique notes Paychek’s rise fueled by sensational print clippings and calls out handlers, ringside observers, and wire services for manufacturing a challenger. The piece condemns cowardice, questions motives, and links Paychek’s downfall to a media-driven build. It ends by previewing Cornell college’s split athletic plan and field assignments.
Oklahoma A&M Keeps College Mat Crown
Oklahoma A and M dominated the 1940 National Collegiate wrestling meet, winning eight individual titles. Alfred Whitehurst 138 pounds and Vernon Logan 145 pounds won finals, giving A&M a slim margin over Indiana. Indiana crowned two champions, with Michigan, Lehigh, and Iowa State Teachers also scoring.
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Tiger Rookie Defeats Blues in Waterlogged Victory
Harold Newhouser held the Kansas City Blues to two hits through seven innings as the Detroit Tigers won 9 to 2 on a rain affected field. Errors spoiled a potential shutout and Frank Croucher booted two seventh inning grounders for two Blues runs. Tigers totaled nine hits and nine walks in the league win.
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Columbus Subdues Phillies In Ninth
In Hollywood Florida the Columbus club edged the Phillies 3 to 2 in a ninth inning comeback. An error by Herman Schulte allowed Repass to reach base with none out, Triplett sacrificed, and Tichacek doubled to win the game. The line score lists Baluimsue Johnson Smo and Warren Stelton as pitchers.
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Hoosier Hotshots Win NCAA Basketball Championship
Indiana University defeated Kansas 60 to 42 in the NCAA final to claim the title. Hoosier five led by McCreary Huffman Armstrong and Schaefer pressed early, built a 32 to 19 halftime lead, and dominated the game with a fast-paced, coordinated attack. Kansas managed only 14 baskets as Indiana outscored 26 to 10 after the break in front of about 9 000 fans.
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Defending Champs Advance in National Catholic Prep Meet
Fort Wayne's Central Catholic moved to the finals with an 11 to 42 win over Lee of Chicago. St Michaels of Santa Fe beat St Francis SC 35 to 31 in a tight semi, while St Francis edged St Simon Stock 27 to 26. St Michael then defeated Aquinas of La Crosse 38 to 7 to reach the final.
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Hanning blinds Toledo in tense St Louis relief battle
Lou Hanning saves the game for St Louis in a 6 to 5 morning win over Toledo as Emil Bildish leaves with a finger injury. Roxie Lawson relieves and walks 11 before Lay Lanning tightens the ninth. Tulsa shuts out the American League squad 7 to 0 in separate action.
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Iowa State Baseball Team Opens Outdoor Drills
Ames notes the Iowa State College baseball squad returns to outdoor practice after limited indoor sessions. Captain John Thompson leads catching duties. top prospects include Doug Strohbehn, Fred Gordon, Leon Wilson, and sophomores Borg Helen and Bob Cappen. The team starts the season on April 5 against Simpson.
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Nats Beat Bees 6–2 in Florida Exhibition
Washington Senators slugged six runs in the final three innings to defeat the Boston Bees 6 to 2 in a Bradenton exhibition. Sid Hudson and Walter Masterson pitched well for the Senators as the Bees struggled early and late, with besting 2010- 2 Hud Masterson and Sivilank tallying in relief.
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Michigan Sets Stem Wark And Retains Crown
Michigan dominates the collegiate aquatic field by setting a world and meet record in the 400 yard relay. The Wolverines edged Yale to win the national title as Gra Staemerlin, Fed Hutchins, and Charlie Barker anchored the winning relay in 3 minutes 31.1 seconds.
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Waterloo DeMolays Capture Basketball Championship
Waterloo DeMolays won the state basketball title on the YMCA court with a 38 to 26 victory over Cedar Falls in the final. Cedar Falls led 19-18 at halftime before Waterlan rallied behind all state performer Dick Seidler who scored 23 points, while Beanie McNabb led the Cedar Falls offense with 19. Muscatine defeated Solathans 32 to 23.
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Armbuster Honored. Morrissey Elected CCSCA President
Peter J Morrissey of Lehigh was elected president of the College Swimming Coaches Association of America at the national championships meeting in New Haven Conn. The group awarded a plaque to David Armbruster of Iowa for 25 years of coaching. R McCaffery of Iowa State and E W McGillving of Chicago were named vice presidents.
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Plans Form Sunday Softball League at Happy Valley
Plans are under way for a Sunday softball league on the Happy Valley diamond. Interested teams can send representatives to a meeting on April 3 at 8 p.m. at the Happy Valley station eight miles east of Cedar Rapids on highway 30.
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