Blue Grass Lads Seek 2 Titles in Night Tourney
Kentucky faces Loyola of Chicago in the NIT semifinal push as the Wildcats chase both NIT and NCAA titles. Loyola's Jack Kerris leads a 23 win season while Bowling Green beat Kentucky earlier and St Louis defends the NCAA crown.
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Blue Grass Country
Ainst
Loyola of Chicago
Wildcats
Loyola
Jack Kerris
City College of New York
Bowling Green
Western Hilltoppers
Bradley University
Utah
San Francisco
St. Louis
New York
St. John’s
Brooklyn
City
Bradley
New York University
Manhattan
Water wind as great natural force in erosion
Next to water wind is noted as the great natural force driving erosion in the landscape. Observers describe its pervasive role shaping shorelines and landforms over time.
Penn State Baseball Faces Spring Clash With Football
Joe Bedenk notes a shift in college sports as spring football and baseball share time. He cites fair access for physical education majors and the New York meeting's friendly tone. Penn State’s 1949 baseball budget runs about $11 700 amid the juggling of coaching duties.
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Bob Higgins
Chuck Drazenovich
Bedenk
New York
Stork Club
Tug Wilson
Baseball Coaches Association
Penn State
L A Scrap Collection Eyes West Coast Basketball Doubleheaders
Los Angeles hosts a bid to lure Illinois and Michigan for Round-Robin twin bills as part of a broader sports bid. Augusta Masters statisticians note three players have appeared in all 12 tournaments across 48 rounds, with Ed Dudley at 64 over par and Jag McSpaden and Horton Smith at 94 over. Al Tefft, expected to contribute pitching for Newark Bears in the Yankee chain, began as a third baseman with the Cardinals before being acquired by New York.
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Los Angeles
Illinois
Michigan
West Coast
Ed Dudley
Jag McSpaden
Horton Smith
al Tefft
Newark Bears
Yankee
Cardinals
Yanks
Fireworks Start Popping Over Reserve Clause Battles
New York reports federal court action sought to reinstate Danny Gardella in active baseball amid a $300000 suit challenging the reserve clause. Two former major leaguers Lanier and Martin seek reinstatement and damages totaling $2500000, with officials urged to lift bans and allow contract negotiations not tied to the clause.
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New York
Frederic A. Johnson
Danny Gardella
Lanier
Martin
Lanier and Martin
A. B. Chandler
Ford C. Frick
Will Hardidge
George Trautman
National Association
Training Camp Briefs Highlight Spring Action Across Camps
In Phoenix Giants manager Leo Durocher hints at a pitcher deal as Gail Henley shows promise for a roster spot possibly opening Bobby Thomson trade paths. Dodgers enjoy Cal Abrams early power in a 6 0 win over the Braves. Yankees Joe Page to test a damaged finger in a Boston game. Rumors on Grady Hatton to Brooklyn gain momentum with Ray Blades passing through Cincinnati. Two Braves veterans Jim Russell and Eddie Stanky set to play their first exhibition. Pete Adelis arrives at Philadelphia camp amid his famed cheers and jeers. Phillies shortstop progress signals potential defensive leadership.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Leo Durocher
New York Giants
Gail Henley
Giants
Bobby Thomson
Blackstone Farm Notes Highlight Pitchers Studied
Straight games pitching for their Blackstone Va farm. Ralph Branca and his two brothers Paul and Al have gone south to the Pittsburgh Pirates farm school. They are both pitchers and may share Ralph’s talent, but their singing ability remains unproven.
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Blackstone
Ralph
Branca
Paul
Pittsburgh Pirates
Crackers Face Pitching Question as Camp Opens
Atlanta Crackers manager Cliff Dapper weighs strengthened pitching to spur 1949 squad. Art Fowler joins from the Giants, Bill Kennedy to complete roster. McWhorter shows promise as No 2 catcher, with Wilson Boger Laney also in the mix. Intra squad games and camp warmups continue across Pensacola and Fort Pierce as other Southern Association clubs report.
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Cliff’ Dapper
Atlanta Crackers
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Dapper
Art Fowler
Giants
Pensacola Fla
Bill Kennedy
Pierce McWhorter
Tech High
Atlanta
Norman Wilson
Gene Boger
Dad Laney
McWhorter
Cracker
Pelicans
New Orleans
Pels
Hugh Luby
Charlie Gtock
Ben Samuel
Donald Spencer
Peter Kraus
Pelslueger
Ebtcher
Troy Mitchell
Floyd Chandler
Waco
Texas
Fort Pierce
Fla
Memphis Chicks
Blues
Ollie Kelly
Frank Whitman
al Todd
Roy Bueschen
Southern Association
Willie Turnesa Runs For Mayor In Elmford New York
In Elmford New York Willie Turnesa the US amateur golf champion announces a mayoral bid. He says elected he will not give up competitive golf and notes the job will require only a few meetings monthly. He campaigns on the citizens ticket against incumbent George McElroy.
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New York
Willie Turnesa
Elmsford
N.Y
Turnesa
Citizens
George McElroy
Five-Hit Performance Highlighted in At Bat Totals
A player pounded out five hits in nine at bats, delivering a standout offensive showing. The feat underscores a rare multi hit game contributing to the team's scoring efforts.
Cooper Returns to Hill for Cubs Comeback Stint
Mort Cooper will make his first appearance in a comeback today for the Chicago Cubs, pitching three innings against the St Louis Browns. Once listed at 248 pounds, he has slimmed to barely above 200 as he resumes his major league career.
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Mort Cooper
Chicago Cubs
St Louis Browns
Cooper
Cardinals Set to Face Braves in Grapefruit League Action
St. Louis heads to Bradenton to meet the Boston Braves after two losses to the New York Yankees in spring training action.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
Bradenton
Boston Braves
Tigers Hit Hard After Back-to-Back Losses in Grapefruit League
Detroit Tigers coach Red Rolfe ordered a double workout after two straight Grapefruit League defeats. The Tigers were blanked 3-0 by the Philadelphia Phillies in their latest weekend game.
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Lakeland
Fla
Red Rolfe
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Philadelphia Phillies
Illinois names new state athletic commission leaders
Chicago March 14 Joseph Triner, a 54 year old longtime boxing and wrestling figure, becomes chairman of Illinois state athletic commission. He vows to rebuild boxing after years of decline. New members include Ralph Metcalfe, 37, former sprinter, and Louis R. Radzienda, 34, the youngest commissioner.
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Joseph Triner
Illinois State Athletic Commission
Triner
National Boxing Association
Radzienda
Métcalfe
Metcalfe
Department of Civil Rights
Chicago Commission On Human Relations
Atlanta
Marquette University
University of Southern California
Tuiner
Ralph Metcalfe
Louis R. Radzienda
Attendance High Is Their Guess in Georgia-Florida Loop
Georgia-Florida League officials predict higher attendance in 1948 across Albany, Thomasville, Americus, Valdosta, Waycross, Moultrie, Tallahassee, and Cordele. Estimates range from 60 000 to 75 900 as best years are recalled, with prior records cited by Vic Zodda and others.
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Albany
Thomasville Tigers
Americas Phillies
Valdosta
Waycross
Moultrie
Tallahassee
Cordelo
Bob Bonifay
Tallahassee Pirates
Onifay
C. W. Vandiver
Moultrie’ Athletics
Herb Bradshaw
Waycross Bears
Bears
Vic Zodda
Tech Swimmers Still Hold Crown at SEC Meet
Georgia Tech clinched the Southeastern Conference swimming title with 86 points, edging Georgia by three. Florida placed third with 54, Vanderbilt 3, and Auburn scored none. Tech captured the 300-yard medley relay for three points and set three new SEC records as seven records fell over two days. Stewart of Georgia set a new 150-yard individual record.
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Athens
Georgia Tech
University of Georgia
Florida
Vanderbilt
Auburn
Fishing Tackle and Minnows Store Open 24 Hours
Local shop on Highway 31 at Church Street offers a complete line of fishing tackle including fishing minnows and goldfish. Open 24 hours for anglers in the area.
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Church St
Shatter Record In Miami Four Ball Final
Cary Middlecoff and Jim Ferrie defeated Skip Alexander and Pete Cooper 9 and 8 to win Miami's International Four Ball Golf Tournament. The Memphis and San Francisco pair shot 16 under par for 28 holes, breaking records as the first duo to win consecutive years.
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Miami
Pila
Cary Middlecoff
Jim Ferrie
Skip Alexander
Péte Cooper
Dr. Middlecoff
Memphis
Tenn
Ferrier
San Francisco
Alexander
Southern Pines
N. C
Fila
Henry Picard
Johnny Reévolta
Middlecoff
Spectacular Morning 18 Sets Golf Doubles Records
The morning 18 yielded the best ball of 29 a new record across 28 holes. The precision twins posted 14 birdies and a two over par also a new record. For the second year Middlecott and Ferrier each won 1250 first prize while Alexander and Cooper each took 750 second prize.
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Middlecott
Ferrier
Alexander
Cooper
Local endurance race result note mentions runner-up
The snippet records a second place by an unnamed athlete last year in a 100 mile amateur event, finishing behind Don Evans of San Bernardino California. The reference highlights a prior outcome and the rival champion.
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Don Evans
San Bernardino
Calif
Medley records top Tech swimming meet
Johnny Hiles of Tech set a new mark in the 440 yard freestyle during Saturday night rivals. The third event featured a 300 yard medley relay.
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Johnny Hiles
Tech
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