Protests over four minute rule dominate national rules session
Protests against the four minute rule fill the current national rules committee session in New York City. The rule limits play during the last four minutes, prompting coaches to urge a uniform game-wide approach and consideration of a plan used by the Southern Division of the Pacific Coast Conference to stop the clock on dead balls only in the last two minutes.
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National Rules Committee
Progress Inn
New York City
National Association of Basketball Coaches
Pacific Coast
Titusville-Peabody
Pitt Stadium
Allentown and Duquesne Reach PIAA Net Finals in 1947
Allentown High and Duquesne High advanced to the PIAA net finals after key wins. Allentown crushed Williamsport 62 to 45 at the Palestra to claim the Eastern crown, while Duquesne defeated Bradford 44 to 35 to reach the Western title game. Final rounds set for opposite ends of the state with Weatherly versus Wyoming and Irwin versus Karns City in play.
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Duquesne High
University of Pennsylvania Pa
Canaries
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Bradford Owls
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Dukes
Lower Merion
Hazelton
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Aormidable
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Wyoming
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Fell
Luzerne County
Inwin
Mal
Karns City
University of Pittsburgh
Butler County
Rocky Grove
Hazleton
Marty’s Retain 2-Game Lead In Ladies A League
Marty's Tavern kept a two game edge in the Ladies A League by sweeping Wing-Willassies while Raymonds battled Steen's in a pair. Mabel Shoppe defeated Wilcox Grocers in two, with strong outings from Rosa Baker and Wisie Hixson. The standings show Marty's 40 wins and Raymonds 32 as top teams.
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Mabel
Bal Steen
Raymond
Steen
Cleaners
Maury Fnatysayn
Springmakers
Angie Bavessi
Gleaners
Mabel Shoppe
Wilcox Grocers
Rosa Baker
Thelma Lite
Hershey Bears Eliminate Barons In Four Straight
The Hershey Bears swept the Cleveland Barons in four straight, dominating 9-0 at Hershey to close their best-of-seven series. Meanwhile the Hershey Hornets opened a semi-final against Buffalo with a 5-0 win at Pittsburgh, with game two in Buffalo and a potential third in Pittsburgh if needed.
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Mexican League Opens Season With Major League Excars
The Mexican Baseball League begins its 1947 season in Mexico City with six clubs, aiming to replicate last year’s financial success. Fourteen former U S major leaguers are expected to play, including Myron Hayworth, Jorge Commelias, Roberto Estatella, Sal Maglie, Adrian Zabala, Nap Reyes, James Steiner, and Rene Monteagudo. Leagues boss Jorge Pasquel seeks strong turnout despite nine other free agents.
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Mexico City
Mexican Baseball League
U.S
Nap Reyes
New York Giants
James Steiner
Cleveland Indians
Rene Monteagudo
Philadelphia Phillies
Jorge Pasquel
Night boxing results from New York and New Jersey card
In New York City Maxie Shapiro 134 outpointed Humberto Zavala 138 from Mexico City in a tight bout. In New Jersey Danny Rosati 160 secured a TKO against Jimmy Green 141 in Trenton while Frank Hardeman 140 from Atlanta lost on points to another opponent.
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ST. Lowis
Maxie Shapiro
New York
Humberto Zavala
Mexico City
White Plains
Spring Training Camp Roundup in Florida and Tampa
Baseball action across spring exhibitions with the Red Sox defeating the Cardinals 2 1 in Sarasota Ted Williams collected a single. Browns beat Pirates 8 5 in Moline Kiner drove in four in with two hits. Reds topple Phillies 9 3 in Tampa Elmer Riddle pitched. Athletics vs Senators opened at West Palm Beach with Newsome eyeing Senators. Phillies manager Ben Chapman shuffled lineup in Clearwater using Ennis Gilbert Adams VanderMeer McCormick and Wyrostek in various outfield and infield spots.
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Chapman
del Ennis
Charley Gilbert
Foster Adams
Johnny VanderMeer
Prank McCormick
VanderMeer
Elmer Riddle
Johnny Wyrostek
Ron Northey
Lou Finney
Boxing results from Saco and Kansas City card
Vic Young stopped Ivan Jones in Saco at 4 rounds in a 127 pound bout. Roy Spurlock outpointed Coolidge Miller in Kansas City at 8 rounds. Roy Miller scored a 4.60 knockout over Nick Spotts in Pittsburgh, 5 rounds.
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Ivan Jones
Portland
Jersey City
Roy Spurlock
Kansas City
Coolidge Miller
Brooklyn
Roy Miller
Nick Spotts
Piitsburgh
Holy Cross Capture NCAA Championship in East West Finals
New York March 26 Holy Cross won the NCAA basketball championship, defeating Ollahovin 8-47 in the East West finals at Madison Square Garden. The Crusaders extended their streak to 23 straight victories and claimed the national title, succeeding Oklahoma A and M and others in past years. Pete Kennedy and Al Veta are noted in the Park Arena bout.
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Wisconsin
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Mexico City
Durocher Eyes Jackie Robinson in Panama Runup
The Dodgers travel notes show manager Leo Durocher eyeing Jackie Robinson as his top minor leaguer in direct competition with Ed Stevens and Howie Schultz. Robinson hit five of eight against Panama pitching, while Durocher escorted his bride back to the Dodgers HQ.
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Jackie Toinson
Ed Stevens
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Brooks
Montreal
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Schull
Dodgers
Panama
Robinson
Hig Bride
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