Meadville Bulldogs Clinch Fourth Straight Section Title
Meadville High clinched its fourth consecutive Section II basketball title by defeating Warren, led by 6-9 Lloyd Sharrar and a strong supporting cast. The Bulldogs, coached by John Joy, set for playoffs toward District 10 and PIAA Class A crowns, with depth and rebounding key to their success. The same column notes Cleveland’s trade for Dave Philley from Philadelphia Athletics, predicting a push for the outfield in 1950.
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Raymond Jewelers Lead Narrowed in Ladies B Bowling
In the Ladies B League last night Raymond Jewelers cut the lead to eight and a half games as they beat Model Dairy 3 1/2 points while Martin Motor Sales swept Katherine's. Standings list Raymond Jewelers 84 284 and 5131 with Model Dairy 46 Wayside Market 4B Katherine's and Grice Jewelry among others.
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Toledo Five Is Selected to Play in NCAA Tourney
Toledo University, MAC champions, earned an NCAA berth as one of five teams. They clinched with a 86-71 win over Ohio University. The field also includes Idaho State, Seattle, Oklahoma City, and Bradley as at larges.
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Knee Injury May End Career of Bonus J$ Player
A recurring knee injury may end the baseball career of Don Belter, a $25,000 bonus infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Belter’s right knee collapsed Thursday chasing a foul fly at the spring training camp. he heads home to New Orleans, with surgery a possible option. The Pirates signed him in 1951 and assigned him to New Orleans in the Southern Association after graduating Seton Hall College.
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Oil City Edges Beavers In Three Overtimes 63 62
Corry area high cagers lost a heartbreaker as Oil City tied in regulation, then pulled away in three overtimes. Cassett scored 30 in a losing effort for Corry, while Callahan and Settlemire sealed Oil City’s 63 62 victory with late free throws. Burch added 13 for Oil City.
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Rocky Castellani Dominates Durando In Easy Win
Rocky Castellani scored an easy victory over Ernie Durando to claim his eighth straight win and position for a title shot. Co-Manager Alvin Naiman said they would pursue a midcareer bout with Bobo Olson or Kid Gavilán in Cleveland this summer. The Bayonne contender absorbed Durando's power in nine rounds, with a single solid to the chin being his best moment. The bout drew 6,966 fans, with $19,855 gross gate, and was televised. Castellani weighed 1603 and Durando 160.
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Five WPIAL teams clinch cage titles in district action
In last night’s boys basketball results, several WPIAL clubs secured sectional championships. Monessen defeated Donora 43-36 in Section 5, McKeesport beat Homestead 60-48 in Section 6, Stowe won 74-48 over West View in Section 9, Arnold won 62-49 at Leechburg in Section 12, and Sewickley Township rolled 88-46 past West Newton in Section 17. Avonworth and Belle Vue battled to a tie in Section 22 as Belle Vue lost 50-43, while New Kensington toppled Kittanning 67-45 to force a tie with Ford City for the lead. New Kensington and Ford City meet next Tuesday. Meadville beat Warren 104-42 to clinch Section 2, District 10, PIAA title and will face Erie Bagt in the first round at Farrell on March 6.
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Pitt place kicker drops out of college
Pitt officials say kicker from Youngwood has left the University of Pittsburgh after scholastic difficulties. He may regain eligibility next season with summer school. Previously tackle Elded Kraemer of Clear Lake left for financial reasons and is expected back in fall. Rocky Osstellan outpointed Ernie Duran in Bayonne.
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Blue Jays finish season with dominant win in finale
Corry Junior High dribblers coached by Vic Cragg closed their 96-5 season with a 2-14 victory over Youngsville of Ardwood. Dietsch led with three baskets as Corry built a 17-0 lead by halftime. Youngsville were scoreless in the third as Corry pulled away, with Dulseh topping the scoring.
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Beavers To Meet Faculty In Monday High School Game
Corry High School announces a basketball doubleheader with the Beavers facing the Faculty Monday night. The junior high five opens at 6 45 o clock, followed by the Beavers versus Faculty. City Volleyball League matches are postponed due to the scheduling.
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Fights Last Night In Florida And Melbourne
Ir win Schultz of New York knocked out at welterweight 165 pounds. Idea Springer of Coral Gables weighed 163 and fought six rounds. Muraholl Clayton of New Orleans defeated Ivor Germaine of Australia in Melbourne by points in welterweight action. Exact weights unavailable.
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New Orleans
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Oil City Reserves Rout Corry in 64-28 Victory
Oil City crushed Corry 64 to 28 in a pre season contest at Juntoy High gym. Oil City built a 23 point halftime lead, then surged in the third quarter with strong defense and scoring bursts. Hurl led Oil City with 18 points. Jim and John Burkhart each added five for Corry.
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Eisenhower greets Wagner on birthdays of baseball great
President Eisenhower sends a birthday message to Honus Wagner, famed Pirates shortstop, noting he followed the greats 50 years ago and wishing him happiness and health. Hockey scores show New York 3, Chicago 0 in the National League update.
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College Basketball Scores From Quick Update
Cornell 16 Yale 59 Fenn 79 Brown 87 overtime Siena 62 St Bonaventure 56 Seton Hall 90 John Carroll 59 Grove City 63 Fredonia California Pa 75 Alliance 62 Gannon 71 Edinboro 70 overtime
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Corry Riflemen defeat Erie in Northwestern League match
The Corry Rod and Gun Club Class A rifle team beat Erie 1194 to 1183 on the local range. Eugene Davis and Gary Dingfelder led with 243 and 240, Davis posting perfect prone, sitting, and kneeling strings. R. Swift earned individual honors with 244, aided by a 96 offhand.
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