State Class A playoffs loom for 44 teams in Pennsylvania
Four dozen schoolboy basketball teams prepare for the 1954 Pennsylvania Class A state playoffs with a month of eliminations starting tonight in the West. Yeadon defends District 1, Farrell ousts Sharon from Western title contention, and Johnstown and Meadville loom as top East rivals. Major league spring training begins Monday as 16 clubs in camp gear up for the grind, exhibitions, and hopeful big payoffs, while many players head back to the minors after the season.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Yeadon
Farrell
WPIAL
Sharon
Pittsburgh
Togo
Johnstown
Meadville
Allentown
Williamsport
Boothweg
New York Yankees
Nori East
Girand
Millcreeks
Harborcreek
Crawford County
Frank Simmons
Cochranton
Almon Hall
Meadvillé
Mattalls
Walter
Eriner
Titusville Country Club
Titusville
Cambridge Springs Riverside
Herman Taylor
Johnny Saxton
Johnny Bratton
Bob Feller
Bowling stars and scores light up the night
In Newark New Jersey Harold Carter beat Joe Lindeau and Philadelphia defeated Jim Claumpagne 140 to 160. In bowling Phil Amoroso led the best sale effort of the night with high games by Gordon Bhampoe 215 A Tombo 202 Lawrence Snow 203 Al Host 221 Ed Keppel 217 Hank Hotchikiss 201 Pete Russell Jr 221 Earl Batley 226 Harold Mishler 202 Romeo Marchi telli 211 Henry Hillist and John Oesch 211.
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Phil Amoroso
Vul & Aa ‘Pumhe
Gordon Bhampoe
A. Tombo
Lawrence Snow
al Host
Ed. Keppel
Hary Hotchikiss
Pete Russell Jr
Earl Batley
Harold Mishler
Romeo Marchitelli
Henry Hillist
John ‘Oesch
O Neill Plans Work and Work for Phillies
Associated Press reports Phillies manager Steve O Neill emphasizes regular morning workouts and discipline to avoid past laxity that cost seasons. He notes past winners rose then faded and vows steady daily practice after night games. Other teams see pitchers and players training as spring starts.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia Phillies
Steve O'Neill
Eddie Sawyer
Alen
Phils
Sawyer
O'Neill
Phil- Nies
Joe Black
Brooklyn Dodelers
Walt Alstort
Ron Necciai
Pittsburgh
Branch Rickey
Dan Mueller
New York Giants
Whitey Lockman
Billy Hoeft
Detroit Hurling Stringpear
Boston Red Sox
Lott Boudreau
Joe Dobson
Leo Kiely
Tom Herrin
Cardinals
Eddie Stanicy
Beavers End Cage Season Against Warren Tonight
Beavers travel to Warren for an 8 o clock varsity game with Warren Dragons coached by Joe Massa. Beavers seek a third Section II win and a potential tie for fourth while seniors Jim Coates Don Wood and Cassett play final games. Warren counters with Dick Gordon Duell Ettinger and Griffith on the floor.
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Beavers
Warren
Corry
Eagh Dribblers
Joe Massa
Dragons
Feouie
Da-Du
Muepe
Fred Schwab
Jim Coates
Don Wood
Ted Blohyrski
Larry Cassett
Bob Hixson
Coates
Wood
Cassett
Gordon
Duell
Ettinger
Griffith
Corry Jamestown Ladies Extend Lead In VFW A League
Corry-Jamestown lassies maintained a three game edge by winning three from Sawyer's Studio as Rosa Baker led with 201 followed by Norma Walters 181 and Elsie Hixson 178. Fenelec reduced Hartley Motor Sales lead to 11 in the Men's C League with scores across three matches.
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Corry - Jamestown Lassies
VFW
Sawwyer
VFW Ladies
Corry-Jamestown
Sawyer's Studio
Meerdink
Evans Beauty Salon
Sawyer's
Evans Beauty ‘Salon
Rosa Baker
Norma Walters
Elsie Hixson
Fenelec
Hartley Motor Sales
Penelec
Veterans Auto Sales
Powell Motor Sales
Pemelec
Fiardley
Veterans All Sales
Teadd
Engineering
Office
Assembly
Machininer
TAGM Electric Tops Corry Jamestown In City League
TAGM Electric blitzed Corry Jamestown 50-18 to maintain lead in the City Basketball League. Chuck Jackson scored 21 for Connie's victory while Randy McCray led TAGM with 15. Regular season ends next Wednesday with playoffs to begin March 16. TAGM Elchynski's Connie's already qualified.
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Connie
Vagabonds
Buesink
Tagm Electric
Corry
Jamestown
Connie's
aVeabonds
Buesink’s
Widmann
Teah
Tagm Bloowie
Elehynsk
Conniie
Corry Jamestown
Randy McCray
LaVerne Fitch
D-1
Chuck Jackson
Bob Maedise
TAGM
Elchynski
Notre Dame Cagers Extend Winning Streak to Four
Notre Dame, ranked sixth, beat Marquette 79-66 to reach 18-2. Captain Dick Rosenthal led with 29 points, setting a school scoring record as the Irish eye NCAA play beginning March 8 against Loyola New Orleans in Fort Wayne.
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Associated Press
New York
Notre Dame
Fighting Irish
South Bend
Trounciis Marallette
Loyola of Chicago
Marquette
Irish
Loyola of New Orleans
Fort Wayne
Ind
Weal
Dick Rosenthal
Anc
Pennsylvania
Seattle
Idaho State
Corvillis
Ore
Portland
Chieftains
Joss
Wichita
INGAA
Penn State
Nitany Lions
Toledo
Notre Dame-Loyola
Bowlinng Green
Ohaly
Dayton
Flyers
Princeton
Tigers
Cornell
Penn
Hove
Palmer Leads Field in $12,200 Mexican Open
Johnny Palmer of Charlotte tops a 132-player field at the Mexican Open in Mexico City as second round action begins. Palmer shot four under par 68 on the 6,679 yard course once a Civil War battlefield while Lew Worsham Vic Ghezzi and others chase the lead.
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Voy Seeette
Kent
Mexico City
Johnny Palmer
Charlotte
N.C
Continents
North Carolina
Lew Worsham
Oakmont
Pit
Vic Gheezl
Deal
N. J
Palmer
Furgol
Rhodes
Ecorey
Frank Selvy Leads AP All American Team
Furman star Frank Selvy heads the 1950 AP All American selections with 1482 points from 65 ballots. Teammates include Don Sehluner Tom Gol Curt Hogan and Bob Pettit. Bevo Francis narrowly missed first team despite strong second votes.
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Associated Press
New York
Furman
Frank Selvy
Yates
Selvy
Corbin
Bhaw
Sehlutweit
Indiana
Golf
Hagan
Bob Poliit
Louisiana State
Pettitt
Bevo Francis
Open Deer Season Changes Stir Pennsylvania Sportsmen
Northwest Sportsmen urge reform of deer permit distribution after last season’s confusion. Seven resolutions advance at state federation in Harrisburg March 18 20 calling for county level issuance and broader open season. Aims include declaring deer game with flexible season length and protecting does, amid calls for balance and prudent management.
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Seth L. Myers
Penmsylvania
Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clibs
State Federation
Harrisburg
Game Commission
Maine
Ohio
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NBA
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Gola
Pettit
Hammond
Eagle Street
Dial
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Siboney Oy Bigelow
Northwest Sportsmen
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Tuffy
Canter
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