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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1951
Page
7
A mystery witness from Florida enters the basketball gambling investigation. The unnamed man, linked to a master betting ring, faces questions as probes expand to ten players from LIV CCNY and YU. Officials deny rumors of wider professional sport fixes and emphasize ongoing legal actions.
East West playoff for the Wiregrass Basketball League championship moves to Headland with games Tuesday and Thursday. Abbeville versus Midland City opens the East and West division clash at 10 pm, followed by Hartford facing Headland at 8 30 pm. A consolation game and the league final are planned, with the venue moved from Dothan due to Headland officials scheduling.
The schedule lists major periods starting at set times and lasting about ninety minutes to two hours. Minor periods in regular type are shorter and placed within the day.
Priceville from the eighth district and Ysabella from the third opened Alabama Class A state basketball quarterfinals in Tuscaloosa. Notasulga, a scrappy quintet, edged the runners up 48 to 46 with Bobby Flurry scoring the winning field goal. Priceville beat Isabella 61 to 44 setting a tournament scoring record of 103 points.
In Chattanooga AP report Livingston Al teachers open semi finals against three independent outfits at the Southeastern AAU tournament. They face top-seeded Peerless Woolens of Chattanooga tonight with Dayton vs Knoxville Motors in the other bracket. Final not set for Saturday night at 1 30.
Second district Class AA quarterfinals featured three seed favorites advancing. Kinston, Enterprise, and Eufaula fought through rounds with standout performances by Joe Mathis of Eufaula scoring 41 points in one game. Tonight’s schedule includes Enterprise versus Elba with other key matches like Straughn versus Eufaula in the late session. Semi finals set for Saturday afternoon, with the district title decided Saturday night.
In Louisville AP report, Mississippi upsets Alabama 44 42 in first round. Kentucky defeats Mississippi State 92 70 while Vanderbilt over Georgia Tech. Tulane beats Florida 66 62. Ole Miss and Tulane advance, with quarterfinal pairings set and talk of an eight team invitational replacing the post season tourney.
Major league spring workouts across Florida and Arizona feature Ralph Kiner and Williams showcasing power in early batting practice, while Stan Musial suffers a spring setback from a line drive, and Johnny Mize tops the Yankee camp in weight as camps push toward practice drills and roster shaping.
In Marianna Jay beat Chip Dey 30 28 to reach the Class A Group One semifinals. Marianna crushed Quincy 40 to 0, Vernon beat Bonifay 52 to 18, and Tate advanced after a bye to face Bilton 62 to 27. BeFuniate Springs lost to Jay 72 to 50. other quarterfinals and semifinal timing noted with Crestview, Catholic High Pensacola, and Vernon winners advancing toward Friday and Saturday finals.
Geneva reports spring football practice begins Monday under coach Durvwood Moore with about 45 candidates expected to report including 16 lettermen. Alford says Ozark has signed two former Wiregrass standouts Sonny Hendrix Williams and Farrar to bolster the squad as rookies settle into hard drills.
In Chicago AP report the NCAA council weighs gambling discussions and the future of its eastern basketball events at Madison Square Garden. Possible move of the March 20 and 22 tournament games from New York is considered, with principles guiding member teams on where to play. North Carolina State faces ineligibility issues due to four-year players, while NC State already accepted a bid to the National Invitation Tournament at MSG.
Farmers represent nearly 30 percent of the population and 20 percent of the wealth of the United States. The statement reflects early 20th century debates on agrarian influence and economic distribution.
New York AP reports Kentucky and North Carolina State face postseason hurdles while NC State stars Sam Ranzino Paul Jer vath and Vic Bubes may be ineligible. Kentucky routed Mississippi State 70 70 in the SEC tourney opener as it seeks an NCAA bid. NC State must win the ACC or NIT to reach the NCAA or NIT tournaments.
Brigham Young defeated St Bonaventure 74 to 21 to clinch the Skyline Conference title while Arkansas beat Rice. The article notes a Western Related tourney berth and mentions other college results with a focus on economy and notable births.
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