Penn State study tracks winter grouse foods by droppings
Penn State biologists began a ten year study in 1948 to map ruffed grouse food habits in Centre County. Using droppings rather than digestive material, researchers found aspen buds and acorns among top winter staples, with teasberry, grape leaves, and frost resistant greens also important. The State Game Commission backs effort to maintain or expand these winter foods as part of statewide management.
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High School Basketball Adopts 12-Foot Free Throw Lane
National Basketball Committee rules update approves 12 foot lane for high schools and colleges, with one year delay for schoolboys until 1957 58 season. Other changes limit jumper actions under the basket and widen the free throw line to two inches to standardize court use. rules aim to curb tall players’ activity at the hoop.
Local Bowling Contingent Shines In Jamestown Classic
A regional bowling contingent posted a 1126 six-game series at the Jamestown Holiday Classic on Balicday with Baressi Lobel and Hank Roskowski delivering strong scores. The event highlighted prize projections of 40 to 50 dollars and featured notable performances as the Erle Junior Chamber hosts the Sunday gathering at Kahfova Country Club, while lawmakers debate a new legal device measure in Pennsylvania and Outdoor Life previews a new reader service.
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Balicday
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Kahfova Country Club
George Leader
Pennsylvania
Mpecul Inlet
Halermen
McKeesport Wins California High School Meet
McKeesport High School topped the Western regional event with top honors. West View High School followed, while Wilmerding and Clinton area teams showed strong performances. The competition included Suburn, Wilber, and Wilakeach participants, with other local schools noted in the standings.
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Sorenic Teigue
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Wilmerding
A s Look To Bobby Shantz For Big Season
The Oakland Athletics pin hopes on Bobby Shantz to spark a strong season in the American League. Once MVP with 24 wins in 1952, his arm injuries sidelined him for years. In spring games he showed flashes of form, including a 6 inning stint against the Senators.
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Tammy Byrne
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Brooks
Tbe
Terry
Denver
Globetrottura Clinches Grade School Basketball Title
The Globetrottura team won the Grade School Basketball League championship with an 8-2 record, defeating the Jets 26-12 in the finale. Harold Bromley led scorers with 18 for the Basles, while Mickey McMahon had 10 for the Knights. Season leaders included Bromley 78, Myers 74, and McMahon 68.
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Mickey" McMahon
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Hol Linsky
State Tourney To Pick Olympic Floor Team
The NCAA NIT AAU and armed forces champions vie to form the U S Olympic basketball squad for Melbourne. A three day four team round robin in Kansas City April 2 4 will pick 12 man rosters with five to seven games required to win. Notable collegians include Bill Russell KC Jones Willie Naulls and Jim Paxson among others as Seattle Bakers and Barnesville Oilers AAU finalists. The Air Force All Stars beat Navy for the armed forces title and join the Olympic playoff field.
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Daytor
Cardinals
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Uhl
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Temple
Joe Ho
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Oklahoma
Navy
Syracuse Edges 122 118 Ties Best-of-5 at 1-1
Syracuse defeats Philadelphia 122 to 118 to tie the series at one game each in a best-of-five. Fort Wayne 107, St Louis 24 leads 1-0 in their series with St Louis holding a 1-0 edge.
Corry Rifle Team Bows to Walnut Creek in League Meet
Corry Class B rifle team fell to Walnut Creek by 1172 to 1118 in a Northwestern League match Friday night. R Bower led Corry with 296 total, while Bill Durham’s score topped Walnut Creek for his side.
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Jickinson Captures Miami Beach Open In Dramatic Finish
Gardner Rokinson Jr of Panama City surprised himself by winning the Miami Beach Open with a 16 under 272. His final round 69 edged Billy Maxwell of Odessa and Don Finsterwald of Bedford Heights by one stroke. Dickinson earned $2400, but the event will be remembered as Maxwell lost after leading most of the round.
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Maxwell
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Finsterwald
Froehlich Wins City Bowling Singles Title at 688
Ted Froehlich captured the Men's City Bowling Association singles crown with an 688 series, edging through a 151, 237, 313 effort and an 87 handicap. Ed Borstorff and Matt Fitch claimed the doubles title with 1271, while other prize scores include Long 679, Cervola 667, and Amoroso 652. Kasper Wolowicz topped doubles with 1959 mini-game total.
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Matt Fitch
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Tom Burkhart
Larry. Long
Kasper Wolowicz
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Cervola-Tombo
Marty-Varns
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Wellenhoffer-Root
Loveland- Maroney
Gerzina-Mann
Hotchkiss-Clark
Rogers-Bemin
Little League World Series to Continue Despite Plans
CHICAGO The Little League world series at Williamsport, Pa., will stay the feature of small fry baseball. The first National Congress of Little League Baseball rejected a proposal to abolish the world series and shift to regional tournament play. Opponents argued the change would increase travel and costs and weaken the organization.
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Williamsport
Tittle League
Amestown Hockey Playoffs Start Tomorrow in Calder Cup
The Amestown league opens the Calder Cup series tomorrow with Providence Reds at home against the third-placed Buffalo Bisons in a best-of-five. Cleveland Barons visit Pittsburgh Hornets in the other first-round matchup after the regular season concluded with several close finishes and a Sunday tied game between Pittsburgh and Hershey.
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Hockey Scores Semifinal Results Reported
Yesterday's National League semifinal results listed key scores and team progress toward the finals. Scores are summarized from the league's update, highlighting leading scorers and pivotal plays shaping the remaining competitive path.
Louisville Captures NIT Title in Classy Showdown
In Madison Square Garden Louisville defeated Dayton 93-80 to claim the National Invitation Tournament crown. Moose Tyra led Louisville with a dominant 46-8 performance, earning MVP honors while Dayton star Bill Uhl struggled to match his prior form as the Cardinals seized control with sharp rebounding and timely hook shots.
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UNI
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Farrell repeats cage title as Steelers beat Palmerton 51 45
Farrell captures its third PIAA state basketball crown with a 51 45 win over Palmerton at Penn’s Palestra. Center Don Jones scores remain disputed but could tie or set new championship game records. Teammates Mike Gannone and Pete Hall contribute, while coach Eddie McCluskey hails the team after a 27 4 season.
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Steelers
Palmerton
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Palestra
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Hiss
Mike Gannone
Junnior
Pete Hall
Gannone
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