St Louis and Western Kentucky Lead In National Invitation
St Louis University edged Bowling Green as Western Kentucky defeated LaSalle to boost both teams in the National Invitation. Ed Macauley of St Louis showed playmaking as the Billikens pulled away in the second half. Dee Gibson and Don Ray propelled the Hilltoppers to a 71st win. Semifinals set with St Louis vs Western Kentucky.
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Madison Square
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Hilltoppers
New York University
Texas
North Caroline State
DePaul
Moore Sez SEC Can Remove Faults Quickly
SEC new commissioner Bernie Moore told about 500 at his testimonial dinner that faults in athletics can be eliminated in two to three years with united leadership. He resigned as LSU football and track coach to assume the post, while Wally Butts praised his leadership and Mercer background. Morris McLemore noted coaches’ unanimous support marked a rare consensus.
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Bernie Moore
Moore
Southeastern Conference
Butts
Mercer
Morris McLemore
The
Atlanta Journal
Amateur Field Trials to End Tomorrow in Kentucky
Finals of the National Amateur Field Trials may begin at Camp Campbell Kentucky tomorrow as the fifth day of qualifying heats closes today. Officials expect completion by noon if weather cooperates. two-hour finals start when qualifying ends. Cold weather yesterday yielded ample game, with Air Pilot's Flapjack a top scorer for J W Helwig of Morehead Kentucky, credited with three bevies of quail.
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Kentucky
Ex Marine Roach Fights Cerdan Tonight
Lavern Roach of Plainview Texas challenges Marcel Cerdan European middleweight champ in a boxing bout. Roach, 32, seeks to transform a hot streak into a title contention while Cerdan defends his status with a four win in this country and only one loss.
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Lavern Roach
Plainview
Tex
Marcel Cerdan
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Cerdan
Artie Towne
Mars Roach
Cherry Point
N. C
Kirk Riley Advance To Semi Final Round
In the Florida East Coast Women's Golf Tournament semifinals Peggy Kirk of Findlay Ohio and Polly Riley of Fort Worth Texas advanced. Kirk defeated Margaret Gunther 6 and 5, Riley advanced by default over Bee Sellers. Riley faces Pat Devany. Kirk meets Mary Agnes Wall.
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Florida
Pompano top Marianna in Class B state playoff tilt
Pompano High School upset Marianna 32 29 to seize an upset win in the Class B state basketball playoffs. Lake City edged Vero Beach 36 35 to advance as defending champion.
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Vero
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Dothan Lanier rematch opens Alabama tourney draw
In the 26th annual Alabama High School Basketball Tournament Dothan faces Lanier after two regular season meetings with Lanier winning 38 27 at Dothan and 45 21 at Montgomery. The field includes Moulton Tuscaloosa County Wetumpka Etowah Foley Decatur Woodlawn Tallassee Elba McGill Talladega Fayette Parrish Scottsboro and defending champion Phil Campbell with quarterfinals tonight semi finals tomorrow and finals at 8 30 PM.
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Exhibition Slate From United Press Baseball Scores
United Press slate shows Cleveland over Detroit 5 2 and New York beating St Louis 15 0. Chicago edges Pittsburgh 4 3 while St Louis defeats Philadelphia 5 4 and New York ties Oakland 3 3. USC 8 Chicago 7.
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Magnolia A and M faces Brewton-Parker in regional final
Magnolia Arkansas College of Magnolia Ark upset Armstrong College of Savannah Ga 62 to 57 to reach the semifinals where Brewton Parker Ga defeated Jann McNeese Lake Charles La 35 to 33. Magnolia and Brewton Parker meet tonight in Lake Charles La for Southeastern Regional Junior College Championship.
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A. & Maud Brewton-Parker
Mount Vernon
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Brewton Parker
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Lake Charles
Reds Favored In Tide Skirmish Intra Squad Game
TUSCALOOSA AP Alabama's Red team favored to beat the Whites in the annual A intra squad game. A knee injury to Charley Davis shifts balance away from the Whites who rely on Ed Salem's aerials. Reds boast running backs Bill Cadenhead Clem Welsh Red Noonan and strong linebackers Noonan and Pat O'Sullivan.
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Alabama
Ray Richeson
Ed Salem
Charley Davis
Davis
Salem
Dick Flowers
Reds
Bill Cadenhead
Clem Welsh
Red Noonan
Noonan
Pat O'Sullivan
Red Drew
Ed White
Jim Cain
Flowers
Floyd Miller
Steve Fortunato
Jim Franko
O'Sullivan
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Cadenhead
Welsh
al Lary
Bob Hood
Bill Theris
Werb Hannah
Mike Mixerany
Richeson
Doug Lockridge
Jack Brown
Dani Spurrell
John Sherrill
Tom Calvin
Auburn A Day scrimmage preview ends spring practice
Auburns Blue and White squads finished spring drills with a final inter-squad scrimmage. Brownie Flournoy and brother Dickie from Birmingham sparked Whites with long runs and a Brownie TD pass to Bobby Weaver. Blues miss Halfback Clifford Grubbs ill, others listed in two teams with captains and positions.
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Bill
Sarazen Nominated As Czar Of Golf
Richmond AP Johnny Farrell says changes are needed in major golf tournament play and direction. He supports PGA reform to bridge gaps between tour and club pros and criticizes current leadership under George Schneiter for lacking decisive, fair control. He favors a fulltime director to run tournaments properly.
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Johnny Farrell
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Professional Golfers Association of America
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Ogden
Utah
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Wildcats Turkeys and Deer Increase in South Alabama
South Alabama woodlands show rising populations of deer, turkeys, and wildcats per Mobile sportsmen citing a hard winter and spread from private preserves. Ducks wintered along the coast for the first time in three years while quail and rabbits remained scarce due to food and cover shortages. Wildlife observers warn hunters to curb deer fawn and yearling losses this spring as wildcat numbers grow.
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South Alabama
Alabama
South America
On Course Oversight Called for Tournament Golf
Tournament golf has become a big business and needs proper supervision on the spot. The remark underscores concerns about regulation, fair play, and local enforcement during events.
Alexander Haas Keiser Lead Jacksonville Golf Tilt
In Jacksonville the Jacksonville Invitational opening round saw three tall pros, Skip Alexander Fred Haas Jr and Herman Keiser, top the field amid rain swollen fairways and water hazards. Alexander shot 67, with Haas and Keiser one stroke back at 68 as 18 of 100+ golfers beat par. Clayton Heafner withdrew after a 7. Skee Riegel led amateurs with par 72, while locals E B Millward Larry Robertson and Easy Thompson stood two shots back at 74.
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Seaboard man’s cat pack tops 31st capture in year
Pack of cats and dogs owned by Ebb Turner of Seaboard Alabama chased and overran a grizzled cat in Washington County last week, marking the 31st catch by the pack in just over a year. Fresh water fishing is expected to start around April 1 with coastal fishing possibly earlier along the coast. Crabs flounders small red fish and speckled trout are already seen in the Mississippi Sound in higher numbers for the season. They usually inhabit shallow coastal inlets in warm months and retreat to the Gulf of Mexico in winter.
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Instruction Class Resumes After Rain Delay
The class at Dothan Country Club resumed this week after a rain delay. Woody Laffoon said youngsters were divided into age groups and structured in all phases of the program.
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Woody Laffoon
Detroit AP Bowling Tour Opens in Strong Start
Detroit AP reports the Bowling Congress Tour begins its first full day with five-man squads advancing and doubles entries amidst a bustling arena as competition kicks into gear. Strong participation highlights the event’s opening day.
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