Controversial live-minute rule scrapped from basketball rule book
In Philadelphia today the National Basketball Committee and likely the PIAA moved to remove the live-minute rule that allowed the final two minutes to reset after a dead ball. The rule drew protests for limiting appeals and altering late-game strategy, with Pennsylvanian coaches opposing it two to one in a season poll.
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Bowling club crowds three women into the 175 Club
The 1175 Key Clube in Charlotte saw Staples roll a 203 to pace a trio of women into the 175 Club. Also making the grade were Helen Groupstar and Adabelle Courtney with 177 as other scores noted amid a Hollywood scene brief and scattered delinquent lines mentioning Celit Harold Spahy Jones and Elmer Belts with Los Angeles connections.
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Swoyersville and Homestead Battle for Class A Title
Swoyersville Sailors with a 29 game win streak meet Homestead Steelers in the PEAA Class A final at the University of Pennsylvania Palestra. Swoyersville, led by 6'5" John Holup, defends a 70 point per game offense against Homestead’s tight man to man defense coached by Chick Davies. Homestead, from Allegheny County, has won 74 of 70 games this season and relies on strong outside shooting and spurts to upset.
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X Rays Show No Bones Broken In Kiner Wrist
Avin Phoents reports Ralph Kiner, Pittsburgh Pirates slugger, avoided a broken wrist after re injuring it during an exhibition game on March 14. X rays found no fractures, and manager Billy Meyer hopes he will be ready for the season opener on April 18.
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Graziano Janico Fight Ends In Draw At Madison Square Garden
Rocky Graziano fights rival Janico to a ten round draw in Madison Square Garden. Janico led early, Graziano rallied in the second half but could not finish the comeback. The crowd of 10,299 paid attendances and a top ticket price of $10 highlighted the winter boxing season in New York.
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Domestic Sewing ncreases Lead In Ladies' B Loop
Bliss Cleaners widened their Ladies B League lead to four games by taking the odd from runnerup Franz Furniture in the feature. They also swept three from Rosbacher's while Leed's shut Holman's and Topp's defeated Helen Shopne. Rocky Graziano and Tony Juntro drew in New York.
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Corry Class A B Rifemen Triumph In League Shows
Corry A team defeated Lawrence Park 1965 to 1175 at home while Eugene Davis led with 242 and Gary Dingfelder 241. Corry B squad beat Lawrence Park 1162 to 1148 with L Gabriel scoring 238 and Te Winkle 296. Lingenfelter made 292 for the losers.
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Kutztown Wins Class B Crown in Narrow Thriller
Kutztown Cougars win the PIAA Class B title 49 to 47 against Irwin Black Knights. Ronald Weidenhammer hits the deciding field goal and foul in the final minute as Kutztown secures a 29th championship, ending Irwin’s 42 game win streak and earning a Florida vacation prize for the winners.
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Barons Aim To Clinch Calder Cup Spot In Playoffs
The Cleveland Barons seek to clinch first in their Calder Cup playoff series against the Buffalo Bisons. The Barons, AHL Western Division champions, hold a 9 1 lead in the best of seven series as they host the Bisons in Cleveland tonight.
Cups Reach Final in 16 Cup Title bid by Capitals
The Indianapolis Capitals clinched the best of three series with two straight wins to reach the final round for the 16 Cup crown after defeating the defending Providence Reds in the semifinals.
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