Pepsi Cola Wins Crown In Bowling Standings
Pepsi Cola secured the crown with two weeks left as they held second place after a key win. Garrisons dropped three but remained competitive, with Bea McElroy posting a 205 game and Mary Layton leading Pepsi Cola with a 484 series. Garrisons claimed team highs of 746 in games and 2081 in series.
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Tide Wins Again at Florida in SEC Baseball Loss
Alabama defeated Florida 16 to 2 in Gainesville, handing the Gators a sweep of two SEC road games after dropping their first two conference series. The Tide built a large lead and coasted to the win.
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Cats Change To High Scoring Team
Kentucky routs Illinois 76 47 to reach the Seattle NCAA final against Oklahoma A and M. Coach Adolph Rupp praised defensive effort after a slow start and noted Groza led with 27 points as Line 15 Beard 9 Jones 9. Loyola’s 66 against Kentucky in NIT quarters worried him earlier.
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Boxing board to choose site for Charles Walcott title bout
The newly formed international boxing club meets to set the date and site for the Charles Walcott title fight with Louis as successor after vacating the crown. Louis ends a profitable exhibition tour, touring as director of the LBC. Offers come from Cincinnati Philadelphia Cleveland and Pittsburgh for a June stadium bout. Louis finished a 42 bout tour with a six round workout in St Paul before 6520 spectators.
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Mills proposes midcourt change to curb late game fouls
NCAA secretary-treasurer Tug Wilson and Illinois coach Doug Mills debate endgame fouling. Mills suggests reducing the final two minutes from four to two and requires shooting fouls with possession at midcourt, a controversial penalty that critics call too harsh.
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Free Offer Proposes Foul Shot Rule Change
A Mills proposal would let the fouling player shoot the foul. If he sinks the shot the points don’t count. if he misses a point goes to the offended team. Doug comments that the idea isn’t so screwy and would punish fouling directly.
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Latimer Pushes Two-Plateon Sportswriting Idea
Scoop Latimer of Greenville argues for two-plat on sportswriting in football. He believes a new scribe should cover each coach substitution of offensive or defensive units. The piece notes the writing profession also has kicking specialists.
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Ground breaking for Ty Cobb hospital at Royston Ga
Ground breaking ceremonies start soon for a hospital Ty Cobb is building in Royston Georgia in honor of his parents. College basketball scouts spotlight a six foot nine center from Hutchinson Kansas high school named Jerry Jung.
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Dodgers Camp Hosts Vero Beach Follies Lineup
Arthur Mann organizes a Dodgers camp showcase at Vero Beach with Paul Minner and Chris Van Cuyk. The chorus line features Pat McGlothin Babe Hamberger and Senator John Griffin plus rookie outfielder Maynard Dewitt.
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Training Camp Briefs Roundup From Spring Fairs
Training camp items from St Petersb urg San Bernardino Orlando Tampa and Burbank cover Yankees base job contenders and rookies with Phillips Collins Kryhoski Young Evans Merriman Lane Westlake Kokos and pitching cuts for Cubs and White Sox amid rumors of Seerey sale and scattered injuries.
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Track star Gherdes praised as approaching peak by Penn State coach
Penn State track coach Chick Werner says hurdler Jim Gherdes who beat Harrison Dillard once this year has not yet peaked. Emerson Speicher of Bowling Green, a steady basketballer, doubts pro prospects but hopes to join an industrial team.
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Chandler Calls Friends For Help In Reserve Clause Fight
Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler urged supporters to back efforts against pending suits challenging the reserve clause. He warned that a loss would threaten baseball, citing past cases and noting players returning to U S teams under his deadline. He stressed protecting the game's integrity.
Players sue baseball over reserve clause in anti trust suit
In New York on March 23 4 new suits seek damages against major league baseball over the reserve clause. Sal Maglie may join ex Cardinals Max Lanier and Fred Martin in a federal case alleging the antitrust violation and loss of livelihood. Previously Danny Gardella sought 300000 in a separate action after 1946 suspensions for jumping to Mexico.
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Fayette County wins Maybelle purse at Gulfstream
Fayette County races 1 mile 38 yards in 1 43 3 fifths at Gulfstream Park to win the Maybelle purse worth 5.20. Why Alibi takes six furlongs at Golden Gate Fields in 1 12 2 fifths with a 22.70 payoff.
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Krause Named Notre Dame Athletic Director
Notre Dame athletics announces Edward W Moose Krause succeeds Frank Leahy as athletic director Leahy will devote full time to football Forest Evashevski Michigan State backfield coach says he will stay in his current post He had visited Corvallis Oregon to discuss Oregon State coaching job
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New York Kentucky Triumph Tops Illinois for East Title
Kentucky defeated Illinois 76 to 47 to earn the Eastern NCAA basketball title and a place in the national championship game against Oklahoma A and M in Seattle. Villanova beat Yale 78 to 67 in the consolation game.
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Ex-Cleveland outfielder Seerey joins Sox weight plan
The ex-Cleveland outfielder reported for training with the White Sox weight reducing campaign. He hit 19 homers last season and has shed pounds to reach a target weight, aiming to boost performance for the upcoming season.
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Athletics wrap spring camp with Dodgers before Cuba trip
West Palm Beach report says the Philadelphia Athletics finish spring training against the Brooklyn Dodgers then fly to Cuba for a Florida International League series with Havana. The club chartered two planes and listed 17 players for the trip.
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Pirates Manager Praises Pitching Staff Progress
San Bernardino report quotes Pirates manager Billy Meyer saying he is satisfied with how the pitching staff is rounding into shape as spring training continues in California.
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Red Sox and Phils Clash Over Stars Left Home
In Clearwater Florida the Phillies and Red Sox argued over Boston sending a second string to an exhibition. Phillies owner Bob Carpenter accused Joe McCarthy of selfish handling after a 9 7 Phils win. Carpenter demanded notifying and refunded tickets, while McCarthy defended his right to choose players.
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Flowers Named F S T C Director
Florence State Teachers College in Florence Alabama named H A Flowers athletic director. He previously led the college's physical education department as the school plans an intercollegiate football return this fall and seeks a football coach with a few scholarships offered.
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Barons Top Columbus in Exhibition Win
The Birmingham Barons defeated Columbus 3-1 on strong pitching from Kenneth Rogers Ral Holmes and Al Lamacchia. Holmes pitched three hitless innings though not on the Baron roster. Birmingham schedules two games next, vs the Nashville Vols and Rochester, as spring training continues.
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Spring training notes from Fort Pierce and Pensacola
In Fort Pierce Al Todd limits work with 11 pitchers while Hugh Wan Feh is eyed as an every-fifth-day starter for opening day. At Pensacola Leo Murray from West Roxbury looms as a possible Crackers starter after an 8-9 season with Pensacola and a leg infection. Chattanooga’s Eric Felton ends holdout with contract terms. Willie Miranda and Fleitas shift positions as Myatt strengthens infield. Wes Ferrell’s nine homers in 1931 remain the record for pitchers.
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