Roster trimming and early season moves across baseball and basketball
Baseball clubs rush rosters toward a 25 man limit by May 15 with many players assigned to minor leagues for more seasoning. In basketball, PIAA playoffs advance to four finalists as Hickory hosts Westinghouse with Allen Brown and Swoyersville-Allentown looming as top contenders for the eastern final. Local boxes and fund drives draw attention with Corry clubs, charity bets, and notable coaching and pro football ties shaping weeklong schedules.
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Yeas
Cleveland Iuns
Mike Tresh
George Zuverink
Orestes Minnie
Milt Nielsen
Bobby Wilson
San Diego
Trive
Firrell
Hickory
Westinghouse
Pittsleigh
Oil City
Smokyity
Pittsburgh
Giotorious
Ataris
al- Mid
Homestead
Pitt Stadium
Philadelphia
Altoona
Farrell
Steelars
Hingston Armory
Allen- Hirown
Canaries
Aderdos
Allentown
Aliquippa
Haverford
Wing
Beavers Edge Buckeyes In NCA A Tournament Thriller
CCNY squeaked past Ohio State 56 to 55 in a dramatic Madison Square Garden showdown to reach the eastern NCAA final four. Nat Holman’s CCNY rose to the occasion as Ohio State, the Big Ten champion and No. 2 ranked, battled hard but fell short. The win sets up a semifinal with North Carolina State, while Western region action continues with Brigham Young vs Baylor and Bradley vs UCLA.
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Associated Press
New York
City College of New York
Beavers
North Carolina State University
Nat Holman
CONY
Caroline Wolfpack
Madison Square
Carden
Ohio State
Buckeyes
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Holy Cross
Wolfpack
CCNY
Brigham Young
Baylor
Bradley
UCLA
Holy Grass
Ohio
LaStata and Marciano Meet in Garden Tonight
Former GI rivals Roland LaStata and Rocky Marciano clash at Madison Square Garden in a heavyweight headliner that could lead to a June title bout. Spectator Take Mintz, manager of champion Ezzard Charles, hints the winner may receive a title shot if it looks ready. Also notes Charles defending crown against Freddie Beshore in Buffalo Wednesday.
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Martin Keppel
Corry Red and Gun Club
Lyinley
Sportsfmen
Lindy Hollow
Cory Legion Rockets
Erie Dispatch
Te Moose Club
Liberty Club
Tullio Construction
Lou Hanna
Loveland Field
Corry High ‘School
Eria Foot
Glenn Davis Mts
Los Angeles Rama
Mediatelyts
Wey
Eaeao
New York
Europe
Madison Square Garden
Roland la Stata
Rocky Murciano
Brockton Mess
Take Mintz
Ezzard Charles
Minte
Charles
Tiune
Ezzard
Freddie Beshore
Buffalo
Personal Fin. Pads Lead in National League bowling clash
Personal Finance led the standings by five games after winning two matches and total pinfall as Jamestown split with them. Spring Creek, Washington Lunch, and Ferry's Service posted wins over Pauls Men’s Wear Waterhouse and Corry Journal, with high scores from Anderson, Williams, Eddy, and Brenoel noted, as Bowl-Aire and Sherwood's Store posted several results across American League play.
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Ecsoundis Finance
Corry
Jamestown
Sas
Spring Creek
Paul
Washington
Waterhouse
Ferry’s
Corry Journal
Paul's
Waterhouse al Cory Journal
Carry-Jamestown
Stanley Anderson
Chuck Wiligms
Logether
Men's Wear
Bob Eddy
Paul Brenoel
Clothiers Washington
Max Devereaux
Frank Wise
Pontiacs
Ferry
Frank Hajec
Vic Gragg, Jr
Reds Advance In AHL Playoff Semis
The Providence Reds beat the Springfield Indians 5 2 to reach the best of three semi finals against Indianapolis Capitals. Indianapolis edged St Louis 2 1 to advance, with Cleveland Barons leading Buffalo Bisons 1 0 in Series A.
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Reds
Providence Reds
Indianapolis Capitals
Springfield Indians
Indianapolis
Besten
St. Louis Flyers
Tunners
St. Louis
New Providence
Keg Club Scores High in Exhibition Match at Bawl Aireast
Frank Hajec led a five man Keg Jets with 215 in the 200 Clu event at Bawl Aireast. Vic Cragg Sr posted 212 while Stanley Anderson 201 Fred Clarke 201 and Stanley Sarnicki 200 also reached the grade. In baseball results, Washington defeated Chattangosa 9 3 and Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 8 4 with Boston topping Philadelphia 12 4.
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Frank Hajec
Bawl Aireast
Vic Cragg, Sr
Stanley Anderson
Fred Clarke
Stanley Sarnicki
Washington LA
Chattangosa
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
Baseball Scores From Night Contests
Evening baseball results list several games with mixed outcomes. Cincinnati defeated Detroit 4 to 1 while New York A beat San Diego 8 to 2 and Cleveland edged St Louis 5 to 1. Also St Louis A topped Hollywood 6 to 5 and New York B posted a 5 to 1 win.
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Guvcinnati
Detroit
New York
St. Louis
San Diego
Cleveland
Hollywood
Fall River boxers clash in knockout showdowns
Bobby English of Fall River, weighing 195, dispatched Dave Shade of Fall River at 136. Floyd Moris of Pittsburgh, 165, stopped Chuck Rosselli of Detroit, 180, in a 3 round knockout.
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Fall River
Mass
Bobby English
Dave Shade
Pittsburgh
Floyd Moris
Chuck Rosselli
Detroit
Inter Class Cage Finals Set at Lie Tutslor High
The Inter-Class Basketball League at Lie Tutslor High crowns champions in nine, forty five, and seventy grades. Playoffs start April 4 with the school champion decided the next day. Semifinals on April 4 at 2:45 p.m. with 11 teams in the circuit. Rosters list champions Frank Karkoski et al for grade 00 and Clark Bachamer et al for grade 70.
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Lie Tutslor
Shi
Frank Karkoski
Bob Hall
Walt Nollinger
Bill Bwack
Bob Plass
Leonard Fra
Class B PIAA Games Highlight Harrisburg Tuesday Night
Three Class B PIAA games are set tonight as scholastic district champions vie for regional positions. Schuylkill Haven faces Kutztown, Ashley meets Irwin, and Clarks Summit hosts Cresson in a bid for the state tournament, with several districts favored to advance. The action includes Swoyersville’s Sailors upsetting Williamsport and a Wilkes-Barre league clash as Allentown awaits their eastern semifinal.
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Harrisburg
PIAA
Schuylkill Haven
Kutatown
Reading
Ashley
Clarks Summit
Irwin
Cresson
Kane
Mercer
Evistown
Schuylkill Couriliane
Wem
Sharon Hill
Hutztown
Susquehanna Township
Sweyersville
Mighty Sailors
Williamsport
Kingston Armory
Booth
Wilkes-Barre
Allentown
Pirates Deny Trade Rumors On Westlake Fits
SAN FRANCISCO March 4 Pirates officials deny reports they will trade outfielder Wally Westlake and catcher Ted Fits Gerald to the Philadelphia Phillies. Rumors say Phillies would give up catcher Andy Seminick and first baseman Dick Lister. Manager Billy Meyer notes Westlake’s 24 homers last year and says he is not seeking a sale. The Bucs seek catcher help as McCullough is listed as No 1 catcher. The Pirates opened a three game weekend exhibition against the San Francisco Seals after a rainout with the New York Giants in Sacramento.
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San Francisco
Cal
Pittsbugh Pirate
Wally Westlake
Ted
Gerald Wn
Philadelphia Phillies
Sumor
Clearwater
Fla
Phillies
Wold
Andy Seminick
Dick Lister
Billy Meyer
Buss
Westlake
Bucs
Meyer
Greate
Clyde Mccullagh
Earl Turner
McCullough
San France Seals
Pacific
SNEAD OPENS DEFENSE OF PURDUE RELAYS DRAW GREENSBORO GOLF TITLE FIELD OF 32 TEAMS
Greensboro open golf title field of 32 teams headlines the Purdue Relays draw. Sam Snead defends Greensboro Open with a $10,000 prize as 32 colleges gather for indoor and outdoor events amid strong Ohio and Michigan entrants. Indiana University set to challenge distance medley record. Michigan State and Ohio State join the relay lineup at Lafayette.
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Snead
Purdue Relays
Greensboro
WN. Ci
Sam Snead
W. Vu
Ben
Jain
Lafayette
Tad
Ohio
Michigan
Purdue
Indiana University
Michigan State
Ojo Slaw
Micchigan State
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Stahl's Jewelers
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