Kentucky Tops Raykings in Up-Down Season
The 1940 47 scholastic cagers wrap up their season with an 11 21 record. Erie Tech loses to the champions 54 47 in the sectional opener after beating Alumni, but fall 28 20 to Vincent. The season featured high scoring from Ham and a longest winning streak of several games. The standings include strong Vincent Youngsville Union City Warren and Linesville among others.
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Washington
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Trons
Chautauqua County
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Erlen Tech
Lesnevich Faces Billy Fox In Madison Square Garden Bout
The Associated Press reports Gus Lesnevich defends his heavyweight title tonight against Billy Fox at Madison Square Garden. Forecasters expect Fox to claim the crown amid strong betting against the New Jersey challenger.
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Philadelphia
Madison Square Garden
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Park, N. J
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Lesnevich
Catlliflower
Feller Heads List Of 1947 High Earners In Baseball
A survey shows 26 players will earn $20 000 to $80 000-plus in 1947 led by Bob Feller who may reach 80 000 to 100 000. Hank Greenberg, Ted Williams, Hal Newhouser and other stars also break the $50 000 mark. Red Sox lead with nearly 500 000 in salaries.
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Boston Red Sox
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Detroit Tigers
Eddie Collins
Williams
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Tex Hughson
Rudy York
Bobby Doerr
Dom DiMaggio
Johnny Pesky
Greenberg to Report to Pirates Quarters Today
Hank Greenberg arrives at Pirates camp in Florida for spring training marking his first time with the club in 15 years. Flamingo Park left field distance mirrors Porc es Field at 365 feet as he begins duties with the Pirates.
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the Brooks
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East High defeats Millcreek Trojans to reach Section 1 final
Erie East High defeated Millcreek Trojans 55 to 40 on Lincoln High floor advancing to the Section 1 final. Detzel and Brasington led East with 21 and 17 points respectively as East built a 12 point halftime edge.
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Trade Rumors Swirl Around Braves and Phillies
Manager Ben Chapman of the Phillies discussed possible deals with GM Herb Pennock amid rumor chatter. The report notes Southworth contacted Chapman thrice in two days as more Cardinal players including Schmidt Burkhardt and Cross were mentioned in trade talk.
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Phillins
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St. Louis Cardinal
Fred Schmidt
Ken Burkhardt
Jeff Cross
Mayer Racing Stable Sells for Record 1.65 Million at Santa Anita
Mayer, who earned 1.73 million with his racing stable, sold it for a record 1.6535 million at Santa Anita Park auction. About 6,000 bidders watched 60 thoroughbreds parade, with top horses including Stepfather and Busher fetching high sums. average price around 25 thousand dollars.
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Oadia
Oalif
Stepfather
Busher
Honeymoon
Santa Anita
Fair Store Beats Thomas Motor in Elks League Doubleheader
Fair Store swept Thomas Motor in two games last night with strong team totals. Clark Lord led the winners with scores of 202 159 168 while Frank Wise contributed 148 172 167 for Thomas. In separate action Philadephia-Low Casino defeated Jimmy Collins 123 to 6 in New York.
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Elks
Pights
Philadelphia
New York
Jimmy Collins
Hogan Unknown Tie in St. Petersbupe Open
In St Petersbupe Florida golf stars Hogan and a lesser known player faced off as the St Felersbupe Open entered the second day. Hogan, last year’s winner and current leading money winner, shot 68 in difficult conditions while Little Ban Homan posted a solid 68 as dusk neared.
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ST. Petersburg
Mia
Ban Homan
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Phoenix
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