Basketball to return to steady style as season progresses
Syndicated sports column surveys changes in basketball rules, predicts faster play fading and a shift to skilled passing and deliberate offense. It notes Lon’s views on center jump abolishment, six day bike racing dominance by Killan and Vapel, and a writers’ all star picks for baseball with DiMaggio and Musial leading.
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Boxing season opens with Steele Apostoli showdown at Madison Square Garden
United Press reports a busy boxing season with middleweight champion Fred Steele set to meet challenger Fred Apostoli in a non title bout at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Joe Louis defends his title February 28 in New York while Schmeling plans tuneups ahead of a June rematch. The piece notes uncertain light heavyweight prospects and upcoming bouts featuring Braddock Farr and Bar ny Ross among others as divisions pace toward summer title clashes.
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Sally Krieger
Ben Brown
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Armstrong
Penn State Defeats Penn State Be? by State
Penn State triumphed over the University of Pennsylvania 40 to 28 in a season opener. Prosser led the Lions with speed and scoring, while Menzel contributed early baskets to build a four point lead. The article also contains stray, unrelated text about elephants and alligators.
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Jesse Owens Seeks Reinstatement to A A U
Jesse Owens, once dropped by the A A U, asks to rejoin amateur competition. He prepares his reinstatement with misgivings, may appear in person Friday, and will file with the Cleveland chapter before potential national board action.
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National Board of Governors
Budge Ranks Among World’s Top Players by Critics
Donald Budge of Oakland dominates critics’ list as possibly the greatest player, ranking among the top ten of the past two decades. Vines and Fred Perry praised Tilden as the finest though era, with Perry ranking Vines second on his list.
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Buckley's Mixture touted for fast bronchitis relief
An advertisement proclaims Buckley’s Mixture triple acting for fast relief of bronchitis and colds. It claims rapid loosened chest tightness, cessation of coughing, and clearer bronchial passages, urging readers to buy at Lindsley’s Pharmacy and Miller’s in Blackma.
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Giants Stretch Lead With Three Straight Wins In Loop
The Giants kept their advantage in the Aero Supply League by winning three straight, beating the Indians in two games. The Cubs swept the Tigers, and the Yankees also took two from the Pirates. Kip Anderson posted the high average at 190.
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California Bears Rated Best Eleven
United Press reports California's Gylien Bears named national collegiate football champions for 1987 by rating expert Paul J. Williamson. Williamson, forecasting gridiron results for six years, says California was the most consistent national champion. Pittsburgh placed second and Setita Glata third among the 24 leading tenths.
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Mace Brown Signs New Contract with Pirates
Pittsburgh pitcher Mace Brown signed a new contract for the 1988 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Brown, who visited Pirates headquarters yesterday, stated he was pleased with the deal whose salary was not disclosed. Benawanger, Pirates president, announced the signing.
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Southern Methodist and Georgetown Lose in New York
In Madison Square Garden two college teams fell as Southern Methodist and Georgetown both lost. Long Island University defeated SMU 40 to 29, and New York University beat Georgetown 49 to 41 before a crowd of 8,740.
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Madison Square Garden
Foods Common With Hawaiians
Hawaiian diets center on fruits and rice with meat and fish, complemented by honey and tropical vegetables. The list reflects common staples across traditional meals and local dishes.
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Galento Knocks Out Massera In Orange Ring Return
Tony Galento decks Charley Massera in three rounds at his Orange saloon arena drawing about 5 000 fans. The busy lightweight spectacle echoes Sullivan era bravado with Galento, ranked third heavyweight by the Watson Boxing Association, finishing with a swift series that sent Massera to the canvas as a throng packed the venue and roared.
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