Detroit Prepares for 45th American Bowling Congress
Detroit braces for the 45th American Bowling Congress tournament from March 11 to May 29, expecting over 35 000 entrants and prize money. Superior Cleaners lead local interest with team singles and doubles on March 19 20 while aiming for top league form and high scores. Minor league and college action fill the open schedule alongside MLB spring workouts and various baseball moves and notes from Crosstown teams.
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Bradenton
U S Comeback in Olympics Gains Fresh Impetus
The United States gained momentum in the Winter Olympics as the four man bobsled team led by Francis Tyler of Lake Placid posted two fast runs. Swiss crews led the standings while Gretchen Fraser won the women’s slalom and Dink Button took the men’s figure skating title.
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Sardoni Keglers Lead In American League Standings
The Sardoni Construction Keglers swept Loblaw's to extend their three game lead in the American League. Waterhouse won three from Columbus to claim undisputed second place. Other results include Botstorif and Ziteh over Marty's and Kasper's over Spring Greek.
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Ed Marty
Kasper
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Loblaw
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Joe Sarnicki
Adams
Asper
Spring Creek
Fred Christensen
Roland Gresley
Borstorff
Pitch
Marty
Ed Borstorff
Vietars
Max Devereaux
Irish Quintet Faces Owl City Tonight
St Edward's Shamrocks clash with St Joseph's Oil City in a parochial league game. St Joseph's aims for its 10th win in 14 starts as St Edward's seeks its 5th victory of the season. Coaches Hurley and Sarnicki prepare lineups with St Joseph's Bud Stabler, Tobin and Dave Blum in key roles versus St Edward's Jansen, Hyois, Fred Jackson, Dom Lution, and Jim Glats.
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Jot Sarnicki
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Chet Hyois
Fred Jackson
Dom Lution
Jim Glats
Mack Denies Quitting A’s Front Office
Connie Mack, 85, denies leaving the Philadelphia Athletics front office. He says he retains control over the team while business affairs are run by the board of directors from St. Petersburg, Florida, and notes any holdouts would have to stay away.
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Par Takes Beating In Texas Open Round One
In San Antonio Texas Bobby Locke led a field of nearly two dozen players over the soggy three mile layout at Brack Inridge Park during the opening round of the $10 000 Texas Open. Locke shot a 69 as rain and cold hampered play with 18 holes remaining today and another 18 tomorrow to cut the field to 60 low scorers and ties for Sunday.
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Brackinridge Park
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Locke
South Africa
State Stocking Reaches Record Fish Totals in 1947
Harrisburg reports nearly 700 million fish released in Pennsylvania streams during 1947. The State Fish Commission calls it the greatest year in history. About 2,075,522 legal trout plus catfish, bass, carp, perch and other species were stocked, with sizes from seven inches to 20 inches.
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Pennsylvania
A. Frenel É Fish Commission
Gor Rod and Gun Club attends Erie League meeting
Officers and directors of the Gor Rod and Gun Club join Erie County Sportsmen's League at a dinner and business session at the Sanitary Dairy plant in Erie. Attendees from Corry include Herman Breaves Clair Hillstrom M S Reel George Taylor James Latimer and Lester Danner.
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Herman Breaves
Clair Hilllstrom
M. 5. Reel
George Taylor
James Latimer
Lester Danner
Fight Night Knockout in Philadelphia
Billy Nixon, 129 pounds, defeated Otis Grahams in Philadelphia with a knockout punch last night. The bout showcased Nixon countering Grahams to secure a decisive victory in front of local fans.
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Billy Nixon
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Cage Double Bill Carded Tonight at Tuyior High
An attractive hoops doubleheader is set at Tuyior High School with Cory Vets and Rockets both chasing second place in the County League. The Vels play Warren Rockets at 7:30 p.m. and Cory Rockets meet Frenchtown Indies an hour later, amid growing fan support and potential future twin bills if successful.
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Cory Vets and Rockets
New Haven Defeats Indian in Narrow Hockey Score
New Haven posted a 3 to 2 victory over Indian in last night’s hockey game. The result added two points to New Haven’s standings while Indian suffered a close loss.
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Peace With Mexican League Appears Dim for American Players
Reports indicate American baseball players face limited peace with the Mexican League as Max Cinién a former Ranger pitcher agreed to join for the upcoming season. Lanier and Breiner, banned five years in 1969 for jumping, joined by Jory Pasquel to recruit talent for the Mexican league, with both players recent winter ball in Cuba.
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Sty ‘Ould Gate Dinals
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Eiar
Jim Breiner
Cleveland Indians
Jory Pasquel
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