West Virginia Hopes for Cinderella Run in NIT Opener
West Virginia University’s basketball team faces tough opener against DePaul on March 19 in the NIT as they chase a repeat of 1942 magic. Mountaineers bring 11 wins against five defeats and rely on a strong upset bid. Earlier notes cover Haagen Haegy’s peak form, Swedish indoor progress, and other sports briefs from bowling, baseball, and hockey.
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Long Island
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Rensselaer
Tennessee
Rude Island State
Trext Monthly
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Virginia
Rhode Island State
St. John's Mulilen
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Rensavlaer
Athletics spring camp fuels pennant hopes in Baltimore
At Frederick Maryland the Philadelphia Athletics begin spring drills amid chilly rain as Connie Mack eyeing new pitching depth. Brucker praises Browns and notes rookies Irving Hall Busch Gell Stebert and Pruett among hopefuls. Pitchers Christopher Flores Black Newsom and Berry lead veteran staff with Hayes and Knorr in mix. Team aims for top division finish with payroll bumped $80 000 by acting manager Mads.
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Associated Press
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Cleveland
Juniorelyeult
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Brownies
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al Digey
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Hal Newhouser
Newaottsen
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Joe Berry
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George Gell
Dick Stebert
Frankie Hayes
Jim Pruett
Milwaukee
Haye Pitohes
Christopher
Boba Newsom
Philadelphia
Earle Mads
Track season ends in controversy at Columbus meet
New York March 1a The 1944 outdoor track season closed amid a dispute after starter Jack Lavelle disqualified six finalists for two false starts. Only Barney Wells remained in the 60 yards with 6.3 seconds as officials debate rule enforcement and possible spacing constraints indoors. Also a quip from Brooklyn College coach Ruby Raskin on ping pong.
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Jack Larvelle
Knights of Colmmbus
Barney Well
Lavelle
Sharpsville and Bradford Clash Tonight
Harrisburg reports district finals set for area high schools as Sharpsville meets Bradford in a key Class A clash this evening. Regional games determine advancement toward Philadelphia Easter finals with several districts deciding honors tonight.
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Harrisburg
Marvel
Elish Yonkshiy
Vitiatk
Ale Vos
Tillp-Boldine
Follo
Hurshey
Philadelphia
Glass
Cai
McAdoo
West Wyoming
Crown
Sporvcreek Townshyjs
Ghiss
Norrow
Montgomery
Dalton
Tunikhanneck
Winkey
MuAdoo
Hazletol
Satndsy
Coufeautville
Offo Township
Allegheny College
Meadville
Boxing card scraps reveal scattered results and locations
Partial fight results list several bouts with weights and cities. Humberto Zavala defeated. Demers and Zullo noted in Boston and Newark. Other entries mention Georges Parks, Danny Webb, and Tommy Rutsell with KO and outpointed outcomes amid scattered locations from New York to London.
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Messea City
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Broclon
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Boston
Jerry Zullo
Gus Mell
Montreal
Newark
N. J
Billy Gran
Orange
Georie Parks
Washington
G. London
Danny Webb
Tommy Rutssell
London
Reds sign 47 year old hurler Guy Bush
Veteran right hander Guy Bush, 47, signed with the Cincinnati Reds after a 14-year major league career mainly with the Chicago Cubs. The move comes as clubs open spring training with notable signings and roster developments across the league.
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Jo? Bushy
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Southern Association
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Ouimy
Yaris
Sewell Nyervelierl
Ebntif Maysizer
Frankie Friseliy
Wila Rove
Washington Senators
Ed Butka
Chicago White Sox
Fies
Jimmy Dykes
Hal Trosky
Filadelphia
Phils
Herb Pennock
Aivysor
Cle
Inher Vern. Kennedy
Lies
Chicago Caby
Wali
Hines
Gen Bradley Averaged .383 As Army Slugger
Lt General Bradley, famed cadet baseball star at West Point, led Army with a .383 batting average across four seasons. He paced the Cadets to 17 victories in 24 games, drawing attention for his strong throwing and leadership in military service.
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West Point
N.Y
Onur Nelon Bradley
Comisarey
Twelfth Army
Graup
Riia Nik
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Hudson
Dwight D. Eisenhowey
Hubert Hye
Air Fone
Beri
Leo
Three Games Slated In Catholic Tournament
Harrisburg March 13 Associated Press outlines the Catholic tournament with three games scheduled. Survivors advance toward the state meet as teams from Philadelphia Scranton and Pittsburgh vie for regional title.
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Yokayert Lorie Tn
Suuinn Cabo
Bilesburgh
Shain Ortbuiy
Philadelphia
Senglern Gem Ul
Scranton
Hannover
Tome
Central Catholic
Pittsburgh
Junior High Intramural Winners Highlight 9B 7A 9D
Yesterday’s junior high basketball intramural loop saw 9B 7A and 9D post scoring victories. Key performers included Willie Mal Dan Sturdevant and Doi Gilson for the 9B 7A 9D teams, with notable scoring by Keppel and Ottaway for defense and pace, as the victors built a lead in the third period and held on to win.
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Adel
Lasers
Bory
Keppel
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Sanny Morgue
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