Louis tops comeback plans clash with boxing titles
The Brown Bomber ditched a heavyweight title pursuit, preferring an exhibition tour in South America then a 80 day circus swing in Canada with $1000 daily plus share. Charles, NAB champion, seeks recognition from NYAC and NBA by facing Freddie Eshore in Buffalo to prove his worth as Louis successor.
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Scholastic Basketball Eastern Semifinals Results
Eastern semifinals saw Syoyersville defeating Allen 59 39 Wester semifinal Homestead beat Altoona 60 44 Pittsburgh Westinghouse won 60 38 over Hickory Exhibition baseball games included Chicago A Sacramento POL Brainklyss 4 New York 1A 2 Detroit 8 New York B 3 Bylo 7 Philadelphia AY St Louis AY
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Swoyersville Favored to Capture Cage Title
Swoyersville, unbeaten, crushed Allentown 59 39 to vault atop the Class A race as the eastern final looms at the Palestra. Homestead and Westinghouse vie for the western slot with WPIAL champion Homestead defeating Altoona and Westinghouse beating Hickory to reach the Western final.
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Charles, Beshore End Heavy Drills For Title Scrap
Associated Press reports that heavyweight champion Charles and challenger Freddie Beshore finished four rounds of sparring and six rounds of road work as they taper for Wednesday title bout in Buffalo. Delays from a rib injury and spring weather aided training. both fighters expect weights around 184 to 189 pounds.
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Rod Gun Club Meet Slated Tuesday Night
The Corry Rod and Gun Club announces a meeting tomorrow night at 8 oclock at the Sportsmen's Home on East Washington Street. Guest speaker Bill Enind of Hydetown will discuss dog trial training and judging criteria, followed by a fishing film, lunch, and a prize crawl for attending members.
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Early Bowlers Hold To Top In Women's Bowling
Mary Aten of Berk is leading Class C singles with 521 total and a 39 pin edge over Irene Bupniewiski of Brie at the halfway point of the 12th annual Pennsylvania Women's Bowling Tournament. Thelma Shirk of Lancaster tops all events with 1704 across nine games in teams, doubles, and singles, with Warren County Daisy of Warren perched second in Class C teams.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores Highlight Cross League Combat
Washington beat Chattanooga 10 with Los Angeles scoring 10, Cleveland topped Chicago 5, Cincinnati defeated Chicago 5, New York 9 to 2 over Oakland 6 to 0 in a series of exhibition games.
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Beagle Trials Run in Snow at Cony Rod and Gun Club
Despite Sunday snow and rain 18 dogs competed in Cony Rod and Gun Club Spring beagle trials on Lindsey Hollow road. 13 and 15 inch classes produced winners including Keystone Girl Dan Depew first and Linesman Boy William Shamburg first with several runners up and reserves. Judges were Clyde Jones and Bill Briegh. Sandwiches and coffee were served by Spring Creek Sportsmen's Club at West Spring Creek Grange hall.
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CCNY and Bradley Eye Rematch for NCAA Crown
New York March 2 The night’s game at Madison Square Garden pits CCNY against Bradley for the NCAA basketball championship title. The rematch follows a National Invitational Tournament final won by CCNY nine days earlier and a narrative on whether one city college can claim two national titles in a single year. The Beavers are slight favorites as both teams seek a historic double.
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Bisons Clip Barons in Hockey Playoffs
The Buffalo Bisons defeated the Cleveland Barons 4 to 3 in an American Hockey League playoff game. Ab Demarco, a former Cleveland player, scored the decisive goal at 9:45 of the third period for Buffalo. In the other series, the Indianapolis Capitals beat Providence Reds 6 to 1 at Providence.
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Cardinals Increase Bowling Lead in High School League
The Cardinals rose to first place in the High School Bowling League by defeating the Dodgers 642 919 614 to salvage the second match, while the Yankees split with UCLA to grab a share of runner up after a 876 857 2 82 series. Clarence Malfon led with 166 143 168 for the loop Teachers, and Chuck Blehynski paced the Yankees with 182 177 164. Taft Burkhart led UCLA with 126 135 12, as several players reached the 175 Club with scores like Dimick 199 190 Movile 189 McLean 185 Joy 177 and Blehynski 147.
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Baseball Briefs From Camps in Major Spring Games
In Vero Beach, Brooklyn Dodgers beat New York Yankees 11 8 marking the sixth straight exhibition win over the World champions in Grapefruit League play over two seasons. In Oakland, Giants seek Pirates pitcher Vic Lombardi in exchange for infielder Jack Lohrke as Pirates GM Roy Harney notes. Clearwater reports Dick Sisler returning to first base for the Phillies and hitting well, including a homer in training. West Palm Beach notes Mickey Cochrane praising work on pitchers with Al Kellner starting, despite muscle soreness, as weather allows continued drills.
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Snead Wins Greensboro Open in Record Style
Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs W Va captures the $10 000 Greensboro Open at Sedgefield with a 265 total and two record marks to take 2 000 top money. He defeats runner up Jimmy Demarest of Ojai Calif 71 66 for the victory as 44 000 watch, boosting 1950 earnings to 12 908 and lead the PGA circuit.
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