Tide Leader Reported Very Ill
Frank Thomas, 50, Alabama Crimson Tide coach and athletic director, is critically ill after a heart attack Saturday night. A Notre Dame graduate and former quarterback under Knute Rockne, he compiled 115 wins, 24 losses, and seven ties at Alabama, with Rose Bowl appearances in 1935 1938 and 1946.
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Pelicans Stop Crackers Twice In Exhibition Wins
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Atlanta Crackers 9-4 in the second game of a two game series in New Orleans. Joe Krakuszas was the standout pitcher, tossing three shutout innings and backed by Watson and Fisher. Cracker pitchers Taylor and Carpenter took the loss. In Gainesville, Florida Nashville Vols defeated Birmingham Barons 10-8 after a late rally.
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Peggy Kirk Wins First Major Title in Augusta
Peggy Kirk of Findlay Ohio captured the women’s titleholders trophy at Augusta after a four round 299 total. She edged Patty Berg of Minneapolis and Dot Kirby of Atlanta by two strokes, with Babe Zaharias finishing fourth and Dot Kielty later in the top group.
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Chicks and Lookouts Split Intra-Squad Drills Ahead of Games
Memphis Chicks and Little Rock Travelers staged intra-squad six inning workouts as preparations for tonight’s Florida International League games. Paul Armstrong and Buck Behie left with pulled leg muscles while regulars defeated the Yannigans 3-1. Chattanooga Lookouts kept training for today’s game with the Washington Senators in Winter Haven amid two injuries Mike Gipp and Henry Delay both sidelined with shoulder issues.
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League’s lowest homer total since 1919 tops 1944 season
Nick Etten’s 22 homers in 1944 lead the American League and stand as the lowest winning total for the league since 1919.
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West Virginia coach probes home court advantage questions
Sports writer notes Maravich is conducting an inquiry into why teams win at home and lose away. He lists 25 possible reasons likely to merit hearings among coaches. Other items mention skater Yvonne Sherman and Kalamazoo College pitcher Jake Stap with a 29 game win streak.
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Garden officials weigh Wyoming return for next season
Monday matinee talk centers on Garden officials quietly asking if Wyoming should be invited back for next season. The chatter includes potential return decisions and possible matchups as the tourney plans unfold.
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Harvard Football to Use 183 Plays From Last Fall
Coach Art Valpey says Harvard will deploy all 183 plays learned last fall after three days of practice next season. The comment hints at extensive play variety as the team refines its offensive package for the coming year.
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Packers Alumni Form Chapter to Back Club's Growth
The Green Bay Packers organize an Alumni Association with about 40 former players in the Green Bay chapter to rally behind the team for a bigger and better future. Dr Sharvey G Umbeck, a William and Mary dean and tennis coach, becomes president of Knox College on July 1.
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Seamen's Church Institute Leads Merchant Seamen Aid
The Seamen's Church Institute of New York stands as the world’s largest comprehensive land organization serving merchant seamen, offering broad support and programs to mariners.
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Wildcats Favored In Round Of NCAA Playoffs
New York March 21 Kentucky rides a strong season into the NCAA opening round facing Villanova while Illinois meets Yale in tonight’s double header. Tony Lavelli leads Yale and Paul Arizin stars for Villanova as Kentucky aims to continue its near flawless record and seek the national scoring crown.
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Weekend Sports Roundup: NIT Final Narrowly Decided
New York San Francisco edged Loyola Chicago 48 47 to win the National Invitation tournament. Kansas City Oklahoma A and M beat Oregon State 55 30 to reach the NCAA final round. Oklahoma City Oakland Bitners defeated Phillips Oilers 55 51 to claim the National AAU championship.
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Miami Coaltown Equaled World Record at Gulfstream Handicap
Coaltown won the Gulfstream Park handicap beating rivals to clock 1 minute 59 and 4 fifths for a mile and a quarter, matching the world record for the distance and earning $20,000.
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Chicago Relays star ties indoor record in 60 yard hurdles
Harrison Dillar ron clocked 7.1 seconds to tie his indoor best at the Chicago relays. In Fort Worth Texas the University of Texas led the University division of the Southwestern Recreation track and field meet with 59 1 2 points.
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Verdeur Sets Ivy Medley Record at Princeton Meet
Joe Verdeur of Le Salle broke his own intercollegiate 300 yard individual medley record with a 3 25.4 at the Ivy League championships in Princeton. Yale topped the team scoring with 75 points.
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Peggy Kirk Captures Titleholders With 299 Score
Peggy Kirk of Findlay Ohio won the titleholders tournament at Augusta. Cary Middlecoff of Memphis led the Jacksonville Open by three strokes after three rounds with a three quarter point edge.
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Four Teams Lead NIT All Stars
Four Cinderella teams dominated the National Invitation tournament All-Star selections by the Associated Press. San Francisco's Dons edged Loyola of Chicago 48 47 in a dramatic final minute to capture the title, with Don Lofgran named the tournament MVP on the first team. Loyola also placed two players on the first squad, guard Gerry Nagel among them.
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Training Camp Briefs From Various Spring Sites
In St. Petersburg Yankees pitchers Frank Shea and Joe Page show nagging injuries ahead of the 1949 season while Casey Stengel insists they can recapture 1947 form. In Vero Beach Brooklyn practice yields two successful pickoff plays as Roy Campanella and Pee Wee Reese aid drills during a 6-0 loss to Philadelphia. In West Palm Beach Bill McCahan prepares for a 1949 debut with the Athletics facing the Miami Beach Flamingoes in a spring test.
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Bowling Green Tops Bradley For Third Place
Center Jack Kerris led Bowling Green to a 75 to 52 victory over Bradley. Six foot six Mac Otten starred for Bowling Green, while Paul Unruh added Bradley’s clutch contributions. The second team featured Joe McNamee Frank Kuzara Gene Melchiorre Charles Share and Ben Bluitt from Loyola.
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Unemployed Bobo Newsom Eyes Braves Pitching Role
From Orlando word spreads that veteran right hander Bobo Newsom, now unemployed, pursues a chance with Stan's Braves pitching staff. He claims the Giants did not give a fair shake last season while local sentiment runs negative.赛
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Cubs Open Spring Series With Schmitz To Start
Lefty Johnny Schmitz is slated to debut for the Cubs against the White Sox as Chicago opens its annual spring series. Dutch Leonard and Mort Cooper also were listed for duty with the Cubs today as the team aims to rebound from recent strong hitting and solid pitching runs.
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Heaviest Bat Sparks Attention in Indians Camp
Hank Ruszkowski of the Cleveland Indians uses a 48 ounce bat and plans a 50 ounce model. The rookie spare catcher drew chatter during a first practice as debates over bat weights focus attention on his stance and power prospects.
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CIO WINS ELECTION AT RUBIN BROTHERS FOOTWEAR
In Waycross Georgia Rubin Brothers Footwear Inc. workers voted 116 to 2 to join the United Shoe Workers of America. If no objections are filed by March 28 the NLRB will certify the union as the bargaining agent for the workforce. If objections are filed the NLRB will investigate before a decision.
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Truman Tour Unlikely Says Rhode Island Senator
Providence March 21 U S Senator J Howard McGrath says President Truman has no immediate plan to tour the country to push his legislative agenda. He calls Truman's Washington remark about touring a chance remark and says renewed efforts will seek to bring civil rights legislation before Congress. He doubts the defeated coalition of Southern Democrats and Republicans is a long range setup.
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