Providence Wins Double Overtime NIT Thriller Over St Louis
Providence College outlasted St Louis 75 72 in double overtime to reach the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden. Ben Ferry led St Louis with 22 points while Providence senior Ravi Egan and Len Wilkens helped key the Friars’ rally. NYU advanced with a 63 48 win over Oklahoma City as Bradley led the way for the top seed.
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Celtics Nats Open Playoffs in Eastern Division Clash
The Syracuse Nationals visit Boston to open the NBA Eastern division best of three playoffs against the Celtics. Detroit Pistons and Minneapolis Lakers contest the West mini series with the winner facing the St. Louis Hawks in the Western division finals. The Knicks were swept by Syracuse in two straight games.
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Tiger Reserve Trade Talk Highlights Bench Confusion
The article describes Francona and the Detroit Tigers facing a trade debate as a 2 year old outfielder questions his role. He laments lack of fair opportunities and hints at trying elsewhere while noting rival stars Kaline and Kuenin. The piece notes his sparse spring play and pine position use.
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Pender Jones Seeks Fullmer Bout in Boston
Pender Bouts Jones, 21, rises to prominence with a bid to fight Fullmer after a strong showing at Brookline, where he defeated Ralph Meyer and suffered a third round cut. Promoters Johnny Brektes and Say Silverman aim to line up a bout following Pullman’s withdrawal from the St Patrick’s Day card, with plans for a Boston venue and television coverage.
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Delany Shuns Meet For Books
Delany skips Cleveland K of C indoor meet citing study commitments. He withdraws after a protest from organizers and debate over eligibility. Officials differ on guilt while Delany plans to race later in the season amid renewed discussions.
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Long Sets Down Success Formula
MBSA Arizona AP notes a quirky view on baseball success. Daleborg a Cubs first baseman muses on a split formula of pitching, thinking, and fielding, while Lang adds ideas about player focus and practice. The piece recounts past advice and aims to explain how players adjust hitting and fielding efforts.
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Baseball great Howard Ehmke dies at age unknown
Hollywood Florida track meet results show Ron Delany winning the mile at the Optimists Club Invitational. Ira Baker secured a victory in the Gulfstream Park racing event.
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Yankees After Reliefer Hyde From Senators
The Yankees, seeking bullpen help, close on trading for Dick Hyde of the Senators. Washington wants a strong offer, while the Yankees hope to add rookies or bench players. Exhibition results show Washington beating Pittsburgh 4 1 as Boston and Cleveland also win.
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Jordan Akins Bout Delayed In St Louis Rematch
The welterweight title rematch between champion Don Jordan and Virgil Akins was postponed due to Jordan's training disruption from his wife’s illness and the premature birth of their baby. The bout was rescheduled for April 4 at Kiel Auditorium after a tornado damaged the St. Louis Arena. Jordan’s manager Don Nesseth said both wife and baby are doing well, though the infant remains in the hospital.
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Ambiguous Interference Play Stirs Baseball Debate
A garbled discussion centers on whether a catcher interfered with a batter’s swing during a Cardinals game. The disputed scene features Musial at the plate against Drysdale as Roseborn allegedly disrupts the swing, raising questions about runner advancement and proper ruling.
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Bonus Rookie May Move Up to Class AA Ball
Orioles prospects face a move for THOR Dave Nicholson and Paul Richards as options. Nicholson could join Arlington or Amarillo in Texas League duties after strong showings at Knoxville and Wilson in Class A and B. Dublin Gale posts a .232 batting average with 15 homers and 458 innings pitched across exhibition games.
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Pros Practice At St. Petersburg For $15000 Tourney
Golf pros gathered in St Petersburg for practice rounds at the Lakiewuni Country Club ahead of the 72 hole $15000 event. About 100 players tee off as the field will be cut after 46 holes. Defending champ Arnold Palmer of Latrobe, Pennsylvania seeks the $2000 top prize.
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Yankees Face Tough NCAA Season, Casey Sees Trouble Ahead
In St Petersburg AP report Casey Stengel predicts a harder Yankees campaign, with the Indians and Tigers seen as top threats. He notes Cleveland is rebuilding with young players and pitchers, Detroit shows strong depth, while Boston, Chicago and St Louis shakeups loom.
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Feather Title Bout Slated
LOS ANGELES featherweight title bout tonight features Hogan Kid Bassey defending against Davey Moore. Bassey aims to extend his crown as Moore, the top challenger, threatens an upset in a card headlined by a strong American showdown and aired on ABC-TV from the Olympic Auditorium.
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Lou Hanna Section II Head At Annual Meet
Lou Hanna named Section II head at the annual Seelam TT Conference meeting. Corry rem tanith School’s athletic director and football coach beams president. Titoitusville Tightiahiitg were honored with trophies. Dispute over section issues followed dinner. no action taken on key matters as five of six schools were represented.
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Seattle boxing result shows Hicke defeat Mall
In Seattle Bobby Hicke outpoints Teddy Mall in a tight bout. Mall entered at Seattle as a 1a fighter and Hicke secured the victory by decision.
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Coaches pick Louisville favored in NCAA finals talk
Four coaches in Louisville share hopeful reflections via a four way telephone hookup. Freddie Schaus West Virginia George Smith Cincinnati Pete Newell California and Peck Hickman Louisville discuss opening round opponents and predict Louisville will win.
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ABC Standings With Minor Shake in Bowling Tourney
ST. LOUIS AP Robert Orth of Kenosha Wis posted a 717 series with a 289 game to mark the only change in the top 10 of the American Bowling Congress tournament standings Tuesday. Ed Lubanski of Detroit leads the singles at 764 and captained the Pfeiffers of Detroit who top the open team division with 9243. Mando Photo of St Paul posted a 2876 in the open team division but did not crack the leaders.
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