Hurring wins NCAA 200 backstroke at New Haven
Lincoln Hurring of Iowa wins the 200 yard backstroke in 2 07.5 at the NCAA championships in New Haven. Charles Krepp of North Carolina finishes second as Iowa and Iowa State swimmers produce strong prelims and finals with Yale and Ohio State leading the team standings.
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Jim McKevitt
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Ronnie Knox Signs MGM Contract For Screen Debut
Hollywood reports MGM production chief Dove Schary signed UCLA quarterback Ronnie Knox to a term contract after an outstanding screen test. The deal excludes terms. Knox plans to finish his college football year at UCLA while pursuing acting.
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April 4 Deadline Set for Olympic District Tryouts
Gazet reports the entry deadline for Olympic district wrestling trials in Mount Vernon has been pushed to April 4. Trials run April 5 through 7 with entrants including 1952 Olympic champ Bill Smith and NCAA titleholders Bill Weick Terry McCann and Ken Leuer among the participants.
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Hawks
Mauri Rose Fined $1 for Speeding in Elwood Court
Three time Indianapolis 500 winner Mauri Rose paid a $1 fine and costs in Elwood City court on Thursday for speeding. Rose was en route from Ferndale Michigan to Indianapolis to attend the funeral of Lou Moore, designer of the winning car.
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Lakers Two Years in Red Won't Move
Minneapolis AP report says the NBA club lost about 80000 over the last two seasons but will not relocate or sell. President Ben Berger states the team will stay, coach Johnny Kundia remains, and better attendance and new players are expected next year.
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Phils' Willie Jones Released From Hospital
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Willie Jones was discharged from the hospital after being beaned in an exhibition game. He will return for follow up tests on his condition and his car and cannot play for several days.
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Zaharias Condition Update Expected Monday
Galveston Texas AP report on Babe Didrickson Zaharias health. Dr. Robert M. Moore of John Sealy Hospital said a new report should be completed by Monday. Zaharias entered the Galveston hospital Thursday for tests and X rays and seems to be resting comfortably.
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Raiders Win Third as Krall Lifts Cedar Rapids Past Shawnee
Lyle Krall a right handed shortstop drafted from the Cardinal system tripled in the fourth to break a 4 4 tie and spark Cedar Rapids to an 8 4 victory over Shawnee in an intracamp game. Cedar Rapids won their third of four in spring starts under Manager George Scherger. The Raiders used seven pitchers in the seven inning game and had 23 players see action. David Russell led the hits with a double and a triple driving in two runs. Shawnee’s Wayne Wiley homered and drove in three as the visitors jumped to a 4 0 lead in the first. Cedar Rapids plans a April 20 break camp and April 24 season opener at Evansville.
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Bare McCoy’s Ring Probe Ends With Adjournment
California boxing inquiry adjourned after a stormy session in Los Angeles. Babe McCoy denied fix charges and admitted gangland links while questions about a police record and a stadium robbery surfaced. The hearing will reconvene in San Francisco in about two weeks.
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France's Hamia Wins U S Debut at Madison Square Garden
France's Cherif Hamia won a split decision over Carmelo Costa in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden. The 25-year-old underdog pressured Costa, staggered him three times, and earned judges' scores of 5-4-1 for Hamia and 5-4-1 for Costa on a conflicting card.
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Nashua Swaps Withdraw From Bowie Handicap
Trainers of Nashua and Swaps withdrew their charges from the $100,000 John B. Campbell Memorial handicap at Bowie set for April 7. Swaps will stay at Gulfstream Park for the remainder of the meeting, which closes April 21.
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Seven Vets on Hand For Brandon Season
Brandon high school opens its basketball season with seven lettermen led by Dennis Lange Keith Harrison Denny Stainbrook John Herman Jake Truax Kenneth Kearns and Gene Gepe. The team travels to Quasqueton for the opener Tuesday.
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Exhibition Baseball Results Philadelphia Tops New York A
Amateur basketball results from the National Nisei Meet feature Fluewail All-Star at 81 points. San Jose Zebran beat San Francisco Saint 74 to Los Angeles Stars 68.
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New York
Hawks Loss Highlights St Louis Quad Meet Action
Washington University of St Louis swept doubles in a quadrangular tennis meet with Iowa Minnesota and Purdue. Iowa pair Jim Andrews and Dale Bjurstrom fell to Washingtons Wally Gundlach and Steve Schneider 12 10 in the final. campus results show early round wins by Andrews and Bjurstrom and later singles and doubles finishes across the round robin.
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Sauer Joins Cardinals To Counter Left Handed Pitching
St Louis acquires Hank Sauer from Chicago for Pete Whisenant and cash. Sauer, 37, will play in right field and pinch hit mainly against left handers, adding power to a lineup that faced tough soft throwing southpaws. Sauer earned the 1952 MVP and owns a .268 career average with 244 homers.
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Tutors To Open Spring Practice
Cedar Falls Town State Teachers college begins spring football drills with more than 60 candidates. Only six juniors report among 60 plus players for the first of 20 workouts. Lettermen include Brinkley Thomas Knock Mikesh McKenzie Sovich Hershberger Sloan Formanek and Gabrielson. Pat Halligan will return this fall.
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Ray McKenzie
Creston
Frank Sovich
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Monroe
Dick Formanek
Tama
Don Gabrielson
Deny Feller Trade Rumor Ties Yankees
A rumor in American League baseball circles claimed Bob Feller might be traded from the Cleveland Indians to the New York Yankees. Yankee GM George Weiss and Indians manager Al Lopez denied the reports. Feller, from Van Meter, Iowa, has spent his entire major league career with the Indians.
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al Lopez
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Littler Leads by Stroke in Azalea Open
Gene Littler of Palm Springs remains the Azalea Open leader after three rounds at Wilmington North Carolina with a two under par 68 to post 36 hole total 137 One stroke behind are Walt Burkemo George Bayer Dave Douglas Stan Leonard Bud Holscher Arnold Palmer and others at 137 notables include Kelley Mayfield and Jan Janney with 138 and Bill Maxwell Gardner Dickinson at 139.
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Roberts Aims for 30 Wins as Phillies Star Shines
Phillies ace Robin Roberts dazzles in spring with a 0.90 ERA and two hitless innings against the Yankees, signaling potential for a 30-win season. Grapefruit League action includes roster cuts by Redlegs Yankees White Sox Bearden trade moves as clubs trim rosters ahead of the season.
O'Connor Pleased With Olympic Team Progress
New York AP Bucky O'Connor Iowa coach says collegians have jelled and will compete well against AAU and service teams in the upcoming Olympic trials at Kanene tonight East West game at Madison Square Garden. He lists his starting five and second unit while AAU rails at four players declaring pro plans and affecting eligibility.
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AAU Faces Fire Over Olympic Eligibility Rules
The AAU, unique U S union opposing a pay hike, stirs a heated dispute on professionalism for Olympic eligibility. The group barred four college all star players from the East West game in New York benefiting the Fresh Air Fund.
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New York Herald Tribune
Fresh Air Fund
Marciano Considers Retirement With Six Month Time Frame
Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano said he may retire but will allow himself six months to think it over. He stressed no deadline and will announce through manager Al Weill if he decides to quit. He denied a rift with Weill and noted family pressures shape his training. his last title defense was against Archie Moore.
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al Weill
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Tourney Opens Under Men’s Rules Amid AAU Threat
In Kansas City the women’s Basketball Association world championship opened using men’s rules despite AAU warnings that participants would forfeit amateur status. AAU official Ferris said the event lacked AAU recognition and rules. WBA vice president Peck vowed the blast would be ignored.
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Robert A. Peck
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Phog Allen
Talbot Services Court Challenge to AAU Methods
In Tampa Florida a congressional investigation is discussed as a protest against the AAU and its practices. The piece notes plans to arrange funeral services for Gayle Talbot and references a press sports writer amid the critique of the association.
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Dittmer Loses Out Again for Braves Second Base
Bradenton Florida AP. Jack Dittmer former Iowa star who had hoped to win the Milwaukee Braves second base job is again passed over. Manager Charley Grimm says Danny OConnell will be the regular second baseman as Dittmer's fielding hand is his strength. The club may keep Dittmer as a reserve or seek a trade.
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