Kentucky Edges Rhode Island in Cage Finals
Kentucky wins 46 45 over Rhode Island in the National Invitation Tournament final at Madison Square Garden. Calverley fouled Beard for the decisive free throw in the final seconds as Adolph Rupp’s Wildcats finish the season with two losses and two big wins.
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Associated Press
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Madison Sire Garden
Rhode
Rnte Calverley
Rhode Island
Malcol Campbell
Kentucky
Campbell Peace
Calver Jey
Ralph
Beard
Wildcat
Adolph Rupp
Arizona
West Virginia
Temple
Notre Dame
Muhlenberg
the Garden
Harvard
Ohio State
New York University
North Carolina
NYU
Violets
Holy Gross
Seniors and Reds win school cage tilts
In intramural play the Seniors defeated the Shop Blues 31 to 18 led by George Fox with 14 points. The Reds beat the Sophomore Browns 8 to 7 as Bob Wharton topped scoring with four. Also noted, Johnny Chapmen of Md Buffalo outpointed Archie Bower of Pittsburgh 8 in a later bout.
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Reds
Shop Blues
Browns
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Bob Wharton
Arrow
Johnny Chapmen
Buffalo
Archie Bower
Pittsburgh
Seph Browns
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Wharton
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Halfast
Olds
Ez Dougherty
McKinney
Harvey
Whiteley
Cole
Boucher
Brynt
Jackson
Williams
All-State College Team Includes Five Pennsylvanians
A 1946 All-State basketball squad from Pennsylvania features five colleges Geneva Muhlenberg LaFayette Penn State Temple and Slippery Rock Teachers. Notables include Temple’s Jimmy Joyce and Muhlenberg’s Harry Donovan fresh from glory with strong scoring by Genevas Dave Podbielski and Wally Hatkevich of Penn State Erie.
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Pennsylvania
Geneva
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Muhlenberg
Fenn State
Freshian
Harry Donovan
Pav Seniko
LaPayette
Jimmy Joyce
Temple
Dave Podbielski
Wally Hatkevich
Penn State
Erie
Donovan
Joyce
Josh Coy
Joyce i
Tnt
Owls
Oscar
Benie Swiencki
Susquehanna
Hank Zeller
Pitt
Martin
Zippel
Sadie Lerner
Pied Paine
Westminster
Gee Brumbaugh
Junicta
Marshall Gemberling
Lebanon Valley
Jerry Rullo
Baldwin
Podbielsk
Tit Geneve
Beaver Falls
Geneva College
John Bite
Bayonne
N.J
Podblelski
Uty
Donovan and
Tatkevich
Semko
Three-Way Tie For First In Third Ladies Bowling League
The Third Ladies Bowling League saw a three way tie for first as Loblaw's, Leeds and Wayside Market split wins. Connie's posted strong scores led by Ada Belle Courtney and Mil dred Evill while Jewell Florists upset Wayside Market taking three games. Rose Jackson paced the Florists with consistent series while Chapin's Sluggers beat Leeds.
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Chapin's
Aya Devwell
Loblay
Adabelle Courtney
Mildred Evill
Connie
Chapin
Tonethen
Joan Root
Ake
Kay Gassell
Uthough
Jewell Florists
Rose Jackson
Pardy
Yankees Impress Fans As Gordon Faces Long Hush
In St. Petersburg on March 21 the New York Yankees dazzled spring observers and may cope without second baseman Joe Gordon after a tendon injury to his glove hand. X rays show no fracture. Gordon will wear splints indefinitely, leaving his second base slot open and George Stromeyer at third as substitutes fill in.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
New York Yankees
Joe Gordon
Gordon
Cardinals
Bob Rhawn
Joe McCarthy
George Stirmyeiss
East Brady Beats West Middlesex In Class B Playoffs
East Brady High beat West Middlesex 28 to 23 in a PIAA Class B basketball playoff at Farrell before 1 800 fans. Ruch Fuhrer scored 49 points on eight field goals and seven free throws, lifting East Brady to a 7 1 lead after the first period and holding on despite West Middlesex narrowing the margin in the third and fourth quarters.
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East Brady
Tangy
West Middlesex
Fuhrer
Mech
Sports Roundup Sparks, Fines and Policy Shifts Across Codes
A brisk roundup notes New York suspensions and fines over a referee dispute, a season ban on whisker poles in yacht racing, and a dog show uproar. It also references the NHL trophy decision for the goalie with the fewest goals against and game appearances, plus boxing news from New Orleans about Patsy Spataro.
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New York
Springya
Pease
Long Island Sound
Harry¢ Jones
San Diego
Los Angeles
National Hockey League
New Orleans
Patsy Spatara
Shorts and Shells Hail Tom Brown as Rising Tennis Star
Bobby Rigus praises San Francisco’s Tom Brown fresh from the Navy as the country’s greatest unknown tennis player and likely a top out player this year. George Strickler, NFL publicist, has been assigned to promote the effort.
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Bobby Rigus
San Francisco
Tom Brown
Navy
George Strickler
National Football League
Thomas Motor Team Nears Anvloy Handicap Title
The Thomas Motor Keglers swept Christensen Motor to move within reach of the Anvloy Handicap League championship. They must win two of three from Penelees next week to clinch the title. Christensen would need a Mes week and a sweep to force a playoff.
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Thomas Motor Keglers
Clover
Christensen Motor
Penelees
Christensen Gang
Thomas
Jose
Unclear archival notes on sports sales and personnel
Fragmentary report notes Dodgers ad sales and Eagles season ticket growth for 1946, a horseman buyer, and a Phillies ex pitcher seeking retirement. Mentions Moor covering, Jobstown show, and field memories in Philadelphia.
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Dodgers
Philadelphia Eagles
Bill Helis
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