Barons Split Two Games In Exhibition Play
The Birmingham Barons split two southern exhibition games as Nashville and Chattanooga both defeated the Barons one game each. Toronto Maple Leafs beat Memphis 16 6 and Atlanta defeated Spartanburg 3 0. Cracker Lew Carpenter released after four year ace run with Atlanta.
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Nashville
Chattanooga
Toronto Maple Leafs
Memphis
Atlanta
Spartanburg
S. C
Little Rock
Tulsa
Birmingham-Chattanooga
Birmingham
Gainesville
Fla
Ralph Holmes
Herschal Freeman
Ocala
Francisco Perez
Toronto
Ike Pearson
Charley Steiglich
Pete Brunswick
Leafs
Tal
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Atlanta Crackers
Crackers
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Earl Mann
Lew Carpenter
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Philadelphia Athletics
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South spring reports hype bold Cards and Dodgers rise
Spring training notes hint at weak Cardinals aside from Musial Slaughter and Brecheen with uncertain catcher first base and center field. Braves unchanged and Dodgers show youthful depth at Vero Beach with Branch Rickey amassing talent and jokes about a department store setup and cash discount.
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Cardinals
Stan Musial
Enos Slaughter
Harry Brecheen
Marion Schoedienst
Kurowski
Braves
Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Vero Beach
Branch
Illini to honor Zuppke day against Michigan next fall
The Illinois Men’s Association will mark a day for Bob Zuppke when the Illini face Michigan next season, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Red Grange’s big day against the Wolverines. Ray Peebles of Spartanburg, Kerby Farrell, and the Peaches are mentioned in a collage of sports notes. Hank Iba named Coach of the Year by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association. FreaSake made 30+ appearances on the rubber chicken circuit since returning to Arizona after Detroit Lions distress season.
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Illinois ’S
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Michigan
Red Grange
Ray Peebles
Spartanburg
S. C
Peaches
Kerby Farrell
Metropolitan Basketball Writers’ Association
Hank
Iba
Arizona
Detroit Lions
FreaSake
Changes in College Rules Debated by National Committee
Seattle report on the national basketball rules committee opening session. H V Porter noted final action expected today on two minute rule definitions and deliberate fouling penalties for late in games. He listed changes including no substitutes after a held ball, bright orange rim colors, a moulded seamless ball from 1950 51 and mandatory glass backboards for college play.
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Seattle
National Basketball Rules Committee
H. V. Porter
Porter
Russian Hero wins Grand National at Aintree in upset
Nine year old gelding Russian Hero, starting at 66 1, captures the Grand National. In Albany California, Moonrush pays $11.20 to win the $10 000 added handicap at Golden Gate Fields.
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Albany
Calif
Golden Gate Fields
Gonzales Wins National Indoor Tennis Title In Four Sets
In New York Richard Pancho Gonzales defeats Billy Talbert 10 8 6 0 4 6 9 7 to claim the national indoor championship. Alexandria Egypt Frank Parker of Los Angeles wins the international tourney over Pedro Massip Spain 6 3 6 2 6 2. Track LaFayette Ind Garion Campbell Michigan Normal ties national indoor record 60 yard low hurdles 6.8 at Purdue relays. New York police athletic...
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Richard (Pancho) Gonzales
Billy Talbert
Alexandria
Egypt
Frank Parker
Los Angeles
Pedro Massip
Spain
Lafayette
Ind
Garion Campbell
Michigan Normal
Purdue
Police Athletic
Pitching Lacking Hurts Browns In Burbank Camp
In a lively inter-squad in Burbank Zack Taylor notes the St. Louis Browns need pitching. They traded Fred Sanford for cash, leaving a balanced roster with promising infielders and outfielders led by Zarilla Lehner and Ko Kos. Questions linger about mound depth as observers expect a similar finish to sixth place.
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Zack Taylor
St. Louis Brownies
St. Louis Browns
Brownie
Fred Sanford
Sandy
St. Louis
Yankees
Zack
Browns
Jack Graham
San
Four Cats Capture NCAA Title In Final College Game
Kentucky men defeat Oklahoma A&M 46 to 36 at Edmundson Pavilion to win a second straight NCAA basketball title. Alex Groza scores 25 points and sets three NCAA playoff records as Kentucky breaks multiple team scoring marks. Illinois takes third by edging Oregon State 57 53.
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Tucky
Seattle
Alex Groza
Magic Mountain
Kentucky
Oklahoma A&m
University of Washington
Edmundson Pavilion
Adolph Rupp
Aggies
Illinois
Oregon State College
Henry Iba
Wildcats
Groza
Bob Harrs
Aggie
Oid
Bob Kurland
Oklahoma A& M
Jack Anderman
Ohio State
Villanova
Arkansas
Oregon
Bamse of New York Wins National AAU Track Championship
Bamse of New York topped the field at the national AAU track and field championships with 35 points, earning the meet title.
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Bamse
New York
NCAA title game sees Seattle Kentucky beat Oklahoma A M
Seattle Kentucky retained its NCAA basketball title by defeating Oklahoma A M 46 to 36. Sinois captured third place by beating Oregon State 57 to 53 and Regis College of Denver edged St Francis of Brooklyn 51 to 47 to win the National Catholic Invitational tournament. Tyler Texas won the National Junior College title by defeating Hutchinson 66 to 64 in Hutchinson Kansas.
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Oklahoma A &M
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Oregon State
Denver
Regis College of Denver
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Kas
Tyler
Tex
Oklahoma A&M wins NCAA wrestling title in Fort Collins
Fort Collins colora? Oklahoma A&M captured the NCAA wrestling championship with 32 points. Iowa State Teachers placed second with 27 and Cornell College of Iowa finished with 22 as the meet concluded. Greenboro Open Golf yields a tie between Lions Mangrum of Chicago and Sam Snead from White Sulphur Springs both posting 276 for 72 holes.
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Colo
Oklahoma A&m
Iowa State Teachers
Cornell
Cy Young’s birthday party honors famed pitcher
About 200 neighbors gathered on a nearby farm to celebrate Cy Young known as Old Tuscarawas. The Hall of Famer, 28 years in the majors, now farms at his home, rising at six and chopping wool for his stove. He recalls umpires' tougher days and his 511 wins with three no hitters.
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Marenso
Cy Young
Tuscarawas
Young
John McGraw
McGraw
Cleveland
Pension Plan Clarified In Alabama Old Age Aid
State Welfare Director Laula Dunn clarifies Gov Folsom s plan for 50 monthly pensions. Not everyone over 65 will receive 45 or 50. aid depends on need, income, family support, and home ownership as federal laws limit disbursements. Each case is investigated to determine individual necessity.
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Ala
Alabama
Laula Dunn
James E. Folsom
Final college game for Groza Beard Barker Jones quartet
Groza and guards Ralph Beard and Cliff Barker with forward Wallace Jones prepare for their final college game. The four will appear in the East West game in New York Saturday after leaving by plane with Coach Rupp. Wally Osterkorn led Illinois with 17 points as the Midwesterners defeated the Beavers.
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Wah-Wah) Jones
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Rupp
Wally Osterkorn
Ilinois
Beavers
Poultry Seasoning Suggestion for Frying or Broiling
A small amount of poultry seasoning can be mixed into flour or cracker crumbs to season chicken intended for frying or broiling. The tip enhances flavor without overcrowding the coating.
Training Camp Briefs Across Florida and Arizona
Dodgers begin Southwest tour with 26 players. Miksis Cox Abrams slated to depart today, 19 others by DC-4 tomorrow. Yankees carry Yogi Berra with sore arm. Berra limited to light throws as Houk and Silvera take bulk of work. Giants homer pace lagging, Gordon and Mize homer in 8-6 win over Cubs. Cenatser likely to rejoin Braves after being hit by pitch. x-rays clear. Stephens thumb improving but may miss Wednesday. Combs to miss several days. Lollar shines with .333 average and two run homer for Browns in San Bernardino game.
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Tex
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Yogi Berra
New York Yankees
Berra
Ralph Houk
Charley Silvera
Yogi
Phoenix, Ariz
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Giants
Chicago Cubs
Sid Gordon
Johnny Mize
Burbank
Calif
Sherman Lollar
Louis Browns
Les Moss
St. Louis
Pittsue Pirates
San Bernardino
Cardinals blank Yankees 1-0 in Florida game
St Louis Cardinals pitching trio Kurt Kreiger Al Brazie and Ted Wilks combined for a 1-0 shutout of the New York Yankees in a spring game at Orlando. Clemente and Smalley contributed to the victory as Cuban trip notes mention.
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New York Yankees
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al Brazie
Ted Wilks
Iba Named As Coach of Year in NY Writers Poll
Hank Iba named coach of the year by New York basketball writers receiving 77 votes. Pete Newell of San Francisco Dons finished second with 74 votes after their National Invitation title run. Adolph Rupp of Kentucky placed third with 22 votes as NCAA champions Texas A&M?
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Hank Iba
Iba
Pete Newell
San Francisco
Dons
Addolph Rupp
Kentucky
Rupp
Wildcats
Tba
Cowboys
Willow Tree Durability In Water Outpaces Common Varieties
A 2003 study finds willow wood remains more durable when submerged than most common trees. Researchers tested water exposure on various wood samples and noted willow resisted swelling and decay longer than alternatives.
Russian Hero Wins Grand National at Aintree
The Russian Hero paid 203 to 1 for a stunning Grand National victory at Aintree over 30 jumps. Owner Bill Williamson and wife Mrs. Bill Williamson profited on the win with a 10 pound stake at 300 to 1, while other bettors claimed prizes in a wide circle of supporters and famous names noted in the crowd.
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Bill Macklin
Aintree
England
Tate
Bill Williamson
Bill
Williamson
George Leech
Fair Judgment
Pair Tie For Greensboro Open
Lloyd Mangrum and Sammy Snead tied after 72 holes at 276 to force an 18 hole playoff for the Greensboro Open at Starmount Forest. Mangrum seeks back to back victories, Snead aims for a third Greensboro title, with top prize and runnerup stakes noted.
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Sedgefield
Starmount Forest Club
Snead
Cary Middlecoff
Memphis
All-America Conference Converts 93.8 Percent in 1948
The All-America Conference posted a mark of 93.8 percent on 330 converts from 352 point after touchdown attempts during the 1948 season.
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