Inter-District Playoff Trails Highlight Local Hoops
In a six title chase, Warren Bradley Norristown Bethlehem Plymouth Williamsport Bedford Conemaugh battle for Western quarterfinal spots with York Ford City Westinghouse. Schwab stars Niagara scoring 237 in 24 games. other notes include rule changes limiting trout and debates on state game commission elections.
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Wildlife Week Proclaimed by Pennsylvania Game Commission
The Pennsylvania Game Commission declares National Wildlife Week for March 21 27 urging citizens to aid wildlife by improving habitats and food supplies for birds mammals and other species. The agency emphasizes cooperation with federal migratory waterfowl management and local landowners benefit all, including farmers foresters and sportsmen.
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Andy Varipapa Demonstrates Bowling Tricks At Bowl Aire
The nation's top bowler Andy Varipapa wowed 275 fans at Bowl-Aire with a two hour show featuring six games against five opponents, a talk, and a coaching finale. He averaged 196 in six games, with notable outputs of 208 and 202 as he explained ball fit, stance, and a four step delivery. Opponents included Walter Loveland and Pete Juliano, while local bowlers learned proper stance and delivery and witnessed Varipapa's precision in trick shots.
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Major League Cited Action In Spring Training Notes
Reports from Clearwater and West Palm Beach recap Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Curt Simmons struggling against the Senators and noting past success against the Giants and Tigers. Athletics line up exhibition games in Florida with Jap Coleman expected to reach five innings. Pirates star Johnny Hopp expresses confidence in Pittsburgh’s first division prospects amid spring chatter. Local boxing results headline Horton over Kearns and Sawicki over Baker in recent matches.
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Prince Regent Favored to Win Grand National
Betting surge boosts Prince Regent as favorite for the Grand National at Aintree. Odds shortened to 14 to 1 after Victoria Club in London and bets of 1000 pounds were placed amid American hopefuls for Paul Mell’s Caddie II and other entrants.
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Phillies Sign Outfielder Rowell After Trade Run
Outfielder Rowell, newly acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies, said he was ready to report to the camp in Clearwater Florida. He confirmed his signing with the Phillies and expressed being tickled to death by the move after a recent trade from the Boston Braves to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Rowell opposed a farm assignment to Montreal, and Philadelphia reportedly paid slightly more than the $11 000 waiver price.
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Baseball Exhibitions Across Cities Highlight Night Games
The standings list mixed results from spring exhibitions in Boston Detroit Cincinnati St Louis New York Chicago Philadelphia Washington and Brooklyn. Notable scores include Brooklyn 23 over an opponent, St Louis and Cleveland both at 4, and several tight contests amid the night game schedule.
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British odds fade Caddie TT in uncertain U S race
Racing writers list Caddie TT as a likely starter in the United States though British bookmakers post 50 to 1 against him. The split reflects doubt on his chances amid a cautious betting scene.
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Holy Cross And Kentucky Reach Final Round
Holy Cross defeats Michigan 63 45 and Kentucky tops Columbia 76 53 to advance to the N A A eastern final. The winners meet Saturday at Madison Square Garden for the title and Olympic tryout berth before a large Garden crowd.
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Top hurdler aims to extend 48 straight wins at Knights meet
Nation's top hurdler Hagert of Dillard seeks to extend a 48 race win streak in the Knights of Columbus games at Baldwin Wallace College. Ohio State's Live Dull is named as strong opposition with Gil Dodds absent from the mile. Gerry Carter of Penn State returns after last year's crown, as ICA NCAA and AAU titles loom.
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Knickerbockers Face Crucial Tie Chance After Weekend Games
The New York Knickerbockers must win Saturday at home to tie the Washington Warriors for top Eastern Division. Boston and Philadelphia won their games while St Louis and Chicago slipped in rival clashes.
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