Meadville Faces Westinghouse In PIAA Class A Playoff
Seven teams vie for the PIAA Class A title as Meadville targets a key Western semifinal at Westminster College, with Norman Voorhees out for Meadville due to measles. Sharpsville, Sharon, Allentown, Old Forge, Yeadon, and Johnstown also feature, while the rules committee keeps the one and one free throw rule for another year amid fan and coach debate.
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Meadville Ane
Bulldogs
Cony High Beavers
Pittsburgh Westinghouse
Westminster College
New Wilmington
Meadville
Sharpsville
Jown Joy
Norm Voorhees
Sharoi
Johnstown
Philadelphia
Johunnies
Sharon
Mercer County
Allentown
Old Forge
Yeadon
Dark Horse
Basketball Rules Committee
National Basketball Committee
United States
Canada
AAU
YMCA
Bration and Jones Featherweight Showdown at Garden
In Madison Square Garden tonight Bobby Bration bets to even his score with the Jones brothers. Hobby Jones of Oakland faces a middleweight challenge while Ralph Tiger Jones from Chicago draws attention as a strong underdog contender.
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Jones Boys
Hobby Jones
Oakland
Calif
Madison Square Garsion
Lash
Jostine Johmny
Chicago
Ralph Tiger Jones
Hobby
Tiger
Bratton
Bobby
Farauind
Spring Training Action Flags Fast Start For Phillies
Robin Roberts lasted eight innings for the Philadelphia Phillies as they fell to the Yankees 6-5 in a spring exhibition. Wilmer Mizell limited opponents to six innings but gave up a grand slam by Allie Clark as the Cardinals edged the Cubs 11-3 in another Chicago- Pasadena tilt. The Braves lost 4-3 to the Reds in Milwaukee in the debut under the new banner.
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Associated Press
Robin Roberts
Philadelphia
Phillies
Wilmer
Vinegar Bend” Mixell
St. Louis Cardinals
Roberts
Athletics
Thee
Phils
Allie Clark
Loth Malus Mizell
New York Yankees
Innites
Yankees
Johnny Lindell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Lindell
Willy Hollywood
Ropkins
Paul Schramke
Cubs
White Sox
Pasadena
Calif
Tommy Byrne
Braves
Milwaukee
Cincinnati Reds
I Miwaukee
Ue Braves
Pina
Libby Sisti
Frank Carswell
Detroit Tigers
Bostay Red Sox
Sh Louie Browns
Aidtosh Itoh
Stum
San Diego
Nation's Best Track Stars In Cleveland Meet
The 1st annual Knights of Columbus indoor meet in Cleveland Arena draws 9,000 fans as top U S runners and jumpers vie for national marks. Ken Wiesner and Mal Whitfield lead sprints and distance, with Harrison Dillard chasing his 31st straight indoor win and pole vault rivals Richards and Laz posting near-record heights. Fred Dwyer targets 4 08 in the mile as Dust Stone and Horace Astenfelter headline the two mile race.
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Whitfield
Associated Press
Cleveland
Knights of Columbus
Cleveland Arena
Chicago Daily News
Buffalo Armory
Ken Wiesner
Navy
Marquette
Mal Whitfield
Lst
Harrison Dillard
Bob Richards
Don Laz
Fred Dwyer
Villanova
Fred Wilt
Dwyer
Gil Dodds
Horace Astenfelter
Penn Statelumnus
Dust Stone
New York AC
Bowling and baseball highlights from last night’s games
Theo Burlingame and Charles VanTassel starred in a league bowling night with VanTassel posting 214 and 204 and Burlingame 231. Seabees beat the outfit 14-7. Preacher Roe pitched six innings in Brooklyn’s 4-1 win over Washington. Duke Snider and Jackie Brown led Dodgers. Ed Wolfe and a Pittsburgh rookie shut out the Gubay All-Stars 6-0 in Havana. Ralph Kiner joined the Havana squad in the fifth, discussing a $76,000 signing plus a $3,000 trade gimmick.
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Ee Evenest
Theo Burlingame
Charles VanTassel
Ast
VanTassel
Burlingame
TS Berkey
Elwin Muller
Jack Stahl
Ed Keppel
John Balog
Harvey
Outfit
Seaable
Preacher Roe
Brooklyn
Washington
Miami
Jefthander
Duke Snider
Dodgers
Jackie Brown
Ed Wolfe
Pitsburg
Gubay
Havana
Ralph Kher
Corry High School Track Team Starts Spring Practice
Coach Victor Cragg announces Corry High School will start pre-season track practice Monday at 4 p.m. with about 60 boys aiming for berths. Thirty seven have had physicals, another dozen expected. seven lettermen anchor a squad led by Jim Coates and Don Wood. Strong in sprints and relay, the Beavers project team depth but weaker in field events with top hopes in pole vault and high jump. They will compete in one triangular meet April 1 at Warren versus Youngsville, and three dual meets May 1 Meadville May 8 Ol Guy May 13 Thyville, with District 10 finals May 16 at Erie.
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Victor Crag
Corry High School
Cragg
Monogram
Jim Coates
Don Wood
Chuck Fleming
Ronnie Gates
Richard McKetn
Jim Hannan
Eddie Hatch
Corry
Fleming
Hannan
Frank Lloyd
Wood
Beavers
Hitch
Mereta
Loyd
Hazen
McKeety
Gates
Jack Scott
al Ganfield
Ted Elebynski
Ed Krone
Walter Wolfe
Bill Blatt
Kim Kelsey
Mel Blynt
Chuck Waterhouse
the Beavers
Lal Warren
Youngsville
Dltow
Meadville
Ol Guy
Exhibition Baseball Scores From a Murky Summary
Detroit edged Boston 9 to 8 in an exhibition, Chicago (N) won 11 to 3 over Chicago (A), Cleveland (A) had a rainout with New York (Ny) and New York (A) 3 to 5 in 10 innings, Philadelphia showed 13 to 5, San Diego (PCD) defeated St. Lonin (A) with 4 to 1.
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Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Cleveland
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
San Diego
St. Lonin
TAGM Electric extends AL lead with two wins
TAGM Electric and Al's Clothes Shop posted two wins each as American League play continued last night. TAGM Electric beat Ajax Iron Works and Thomas Motors to boost their lead, while Stahl's Jewelers and Aero Supply also logged wins. In other leagues, Thompson Maple Products cut Johnson Brothers' lead with a clean sweep, and the Ladies A League saw Corry Jamestown and Meerdink's roll up a trio of points in a tight standings race.
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Tagm Electris
Total Pingull
Aju Trons
Al's
Claires
Lars Gewerers
Beague
Areconnen
Tagm Electric
Ajax Iron Works
Al's Clothes Shop
Stahl
Jewelim
Thomas Motors
Hutchison
McConnell
Aero Supply
Thompson Maple Products
Johnson Brothers
Leeb
VW Ladies
Langhurst
Stewart
Corry-Jamestown
Meerdirk
YEW Ladies
Leed
Laughiesh
Shewark
Meerdink
Locd
Tomei
Corry Jamestown
Erma Chase
Pirates Sign O'Brien Twins to Major League Deal
Seattle stars Johnny and Eddie O’Brien of Seattle University join the Pittsburgh Pirates under a five figure bonus, with figures ranging from 85 000 to 345 000 and additional salaries under contract. Scout Ed McGarrick says the twins will play next season, positions including Johnny at short and Ed in outfield, with training at Forbes Field prior to signing on direct orders from Broneli Hickey.
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RTE
Seattle
Johnny
Eddie O'Brien
Seattle University
Pittsburgh Pirates
Tohmy
Ed McGarrick
Pira
South Amboy
N. J
Smidak Wa
McGarrick
Wits
Unehu
Geure
McCavick
Ator Bikhiddue
Iie
O'Briens
McGarick
Broneli Hickey
Ayuni
Forbes Field
Veterans Auto Sales Leads In Bowling Standings
VEW Men's league standings show Veterans Auto Sales posting tall scores in the latest matches with numbers like 706 680 588 and 892 619 610 for two teams. Penetrations for other shops include Brigham's Sunoco and Penelec No 2. Exhibition basketball results list Cincinnati and Milwaukee with a 4-4 tie.
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Penelec No. 1
VFW
Veterans Auto Sales
Brigham
Sunoco
Imatches
Action to Resume in City Keg Tournament Schedule
Bowling Association tournaments at Bowl-Aire resume with events Saturday at 7 am doubles matches including Sample-El Harvey and several pairs, 10 pm featuring Fiyeeman Ajax Iron Works and others, Sunday 2:30 pm doubles Huegel Ruta Pinsti Mere and more, plus hockey and NBA sources noted in fragmentary form with several named participants and venues.
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Fiyeeman
Ajax Iron Works
Al's Clothes Shop
Metomwell’s
Tanne
Huegel
Ruta Pinsti
Mere
Paeh-P
Adesiipaly
Huleliyany
Meerduk’ Nietierriter
Arch Stila
Kiner To Sign New Pact With Pirates
Havana reports Ralph Kiner expected to sign a new Pirates contract after talks with General Manager Branch Rickey. Aimed at boosting 1940s title hopes, he may accept a reduced salary from 90 000 to about 72 000. The free agent rejoined the club after Palm Springs duties and will attempt to bolster Pittsburgh’s offense.
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Kiner
Havana
Ralph Kiner
Pittsburgh Pirates
Evanel Rickey
Palm Springs
Calif
Smd
Nieiall
Guy
Callire
Pirate
Ducer
Fiji
Tank Sauer
Taneher
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Newt Oiiver
Rio Grande Gallese
Vecal Collegiate Arhletic Association
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Bova" Francis
Pnae
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Bobby Jones
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Chisox
Cincinnati
Senators
Paul
Dohinson Brothers
Thompson Products
Alls Bachorner's
Ba Paul's Men's Wear
Davis. Insurance
General Telephone
Superior Cleaners
Davis Insurance
Paul Men's Wear
General ‘Telephone
Tli
Bachoiner's ‘Soft Drinks
Meinhes Steel
Parsne Cansuer
Personal Consumer Discbun Co
N. Center ST
Harry Nall
Pirates
O'Brien
Ny & Cincimeari
T. Pilisbarel
Cub AlbStara
Wastimetait
Stahl Jewelers
Stahl's
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Corry's
Hockey Goures Donat
Bneven
TALEO
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NBA
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