Veterans Bow Out as Al Brazle and Sid Hudson Leave Majors
Former stars Al Brazle and Sid Hudson reportedly end major league careers after setbacks in spring training. Brazle, 40, was released by the Chicago White Sox following a 10 year Cardinal run and a poor show as a reliever. Hudson, 38, was cut by the Boston Red Sox and may become a scout, with waiver hurdles to clear before a possible Texas area talent role.
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Basketball Scoring Rises in Final NCAA Service Bureau Report
The final NCAA Service Bureau statistics show record basketball scoring for the season with an average two team total around 1453 points and fouls dipping to new lows, attributed to the bonus foul rule. Connecticut and San Francisco posted top marks, while San Francisco claimed the defensive crown with an average of about bad points per game across 29 games. Oklahoma finished as runner up in defense with a 333 average.
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Oklahoma ‘Am
Sports Shorts Highlight Local Athletics And Racing News
The piece notes spring sports near and opens with bowling standout Don Maloney posting a 176 average in the Raymond League. It covers 200 attendees at the Sugar Grove racing meet and new Skyline Speedway rules. Meadville High School names Brian Buller and Joe Fucel as track co captains. Ascot Park opens its horse racing season and runs 44 days to May. Charley Justice retires from football. The National Geographic Society recalls a bride price in Fiji Islands.
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Skyline Speedway
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Akron
Cleve
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Charley "Choo Choo" Justice
University of North Carolina
Washington Red
National Football League
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Beavers Track and Golf Schedules Announced
Corry Area High School outlines spring sports with track opener April 19 against Warren and Youngsville and a golf match April 21 against Cambridge Springs at Edinboro Culbertson Hills course. Track meets span April 18 Warren, April 26 Meadville, May 13 Titusville, May 17 Jamestown, with site and date to be finalized. Golf schedule lists Cambridge Springs April 21, and meets through May 19 against Millcreek and Lawrence Park. Coach Irvin Downs plans golfer call and trials at Corry Country Club before final selection. The Beavers compete in the area scholastic league with Cambridge Springs, Edinboro, Meadville, Lawrence Park, and Millcreek.
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Warren
Youngsville
Cambridge Springs
Culbertson Hills
Edinboro
Beaver
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Carl Linbore
Meadville
Allegheny College
Titusville
Jamestown
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Corry
KEG Bowling Tourney Ends Sunday in Local A League
The KEG Tourney wraps up this Sunday as VFW Ladies A League members deliver standout bowling. Millie Orn led with a 225 game, season high, followed by Mary Hnatyszyn 108, Charlotte Staples 191, Eleanor Clark 186, Dorothy Morton 182, Elsie Hixson 180, Bama Chase 179, and Helen Hoyt 176. Gerald Lillie topped the men's laughs with a 224 game while Paul Clark 207, Sel Manganero 202, Dick Chase 202, J Stewart 211, and Pete Russell Jr. 201 posted multiple 200s.
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Mary Hnatysxyn
Charlotte Staples
Eleanor Clark
Dorothy Morton
Elsie Hixson
Bama Chase
Helen Hoyt
Gerald Lillie
Paul Clark
Sel Manganero
Dick Chase
J. Stewart
Pete Russell Jr
Favor Vejar In Tonight's TV Bout By Associated Press
Syracuse report notes Chico Vejar, a young challenger, faces Billy Graham in a ten round bout shown on NBC at 10 p.m. EST. Graham, once near a world welter title shot, is seeking another big win as Vejar is favored for speed and youth. Also mentions Swedish shipbuilders launching 67 ships in 1954.
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Billy Graham
Chico
NBC
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Veja
Madison Square Garden
Tribe Triumph Over Giants In Exhibition Thriller
A weathered spring exhibition saw the Tribe outscore the Giants 14 to 11 in a high‑scoring affair marked by 18 ground‑rule doubles and comic mishaps. Al Facchini powered Milwaukee past Brooklyn 8–2 with a ninth‑inning single, while Mickey Vernon and Ralph Kiner contributed for Washington and Cleveland respectively in close wins. River city rivalries and rookie showings highlighted a day of near‑championship tempo ahead of opening day.
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Corpus Christi
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Gill Hodges
Junior Gilliam
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West Alston
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Stars Seek to Even Series with Trotter Renate Sag
In Richmond and Philadelphia the All Stars split a doubleheader with the Harlem Globetrotters as Tom Gola led the club in the night win. Ed Flemig and Ed Denlin sparked the matinee with 17 and 16 points while Gola netted 24 after a quiet afternoon. The Rowing Association concludes this weekend with doubles and singles action Sunday afternoon.
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Ed Flemig
Fordham
Ed Dénlin
Gola
Notre Dame
Jack Stephens
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Mason-Damon
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Baressi-Baressi
Barr-Jensen
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Saxton Defends 147-Pound Crown In Boston Bout
Johnny Saxton defends his welterweight title against challenger Tony DeMarco in a 15 round Boston Garden bout not televised. DeMarco must prove he can avoid bleeds after a history of facial cuts, including a left eyebrow gash in October 1953 and other stoppages tied to bleeding in his 43 fight career.
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Boston
Tony DeMarco
Johnny Saxton
Boston Garden
Joe Miceli
Jimmy Carter
Paddy DeMarco
Tony
Wilbur Wilson
Carlos Chavez
Luxton to Make First Title Defense After Gavilan Win
The 24 year old New York fighter Luxton returns to defend his title in Philadelphia where he won the championship from Kid Gavilan last October. His two most recent bouts ended in split decisions over Ramon Fuentes and Ron Delaney as speculation grows about his readiness.
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Buffalo WBEN TV to telecast Saturday baseball in 1965
Buffalo station WBEN TV announces Saturday afternoon telecasts of major league baseball through 1965. Tomorrow features an exhibition Giants versus Indians game, followed by another exhibition Yankees versus Dodgers a week later. Regular season opener is set for April 16 with Giants against the Phillies.
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