Beavers Hand Kentucky Worst NIT Loss in 20 Years
In the NIT quarterfinals the Beavers from CCNY routed Kentucky 80 to 50 ending the Wildcats long run of success in New York. City College of New York advanced to meet Duquesne in the semifinals while Bradley faced LaSalle in the other pairing. Kentucky coach Adolph Rupp called it the worst defeat in 20 years and praised CCNY’s sharp play and fast break.
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Midland City Five To Receive Trophy
Midland City basketball team, runner up in the second district Class A and Wiregrass League champions, will receive a sportsmanship trophy Thursday morning. Coach L N Sibert says officials voted the Flers the outstanding team for sportsmanship in the 1949 30 season and also named them the best team. Dr Howell Coe will present the trophy at a chapel ceremony at nine oclock. Brown, president of the officials association, invited locals to attend.
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Citation Eyes Historic Million Dollar Purses
SAN BRUNO California AP trainer Jimmy Jones promotes Citation as a horse of immense speed aiming to become the first to earn a million dollars in purses. Noor defeats Citation in major handicaps at Santa Anita and San Juan Capistrano, delaying the milestone retirement to stud. Jones insists Citation will continue racing toward the target then retire once achieved.
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Lions Auction Raises Funds for Sick Child in Oklahoma
A Lo cal Lions Club auction in Sapulpa Oklahoma realized 815 dollars from a stale seven cent cigar sale to support medical expenses for two ill children. The event drew local participation and highlighted community charity efforts.
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