Kentucky Defends National Title in East Opener
Defending champions Kentucky meet Lehigh and East Long Island University in the opener as a talent-filled season begins. LSU and Duquesne highlight other early matchups with coach Claire Bee's top Pennsylvania group, while NC State, West Virginia, and Harvard also post first-round wins.
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Yale
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Princeton
Phil Campbell Tops Scottsboro For 25th State Cage Title
Alabama sports writers and officials analyze Phil Campbell High School’s 23-21 victory over Scottsboro to win the 25th annual state basketball championship. The Phil Campbell defense and careful offense, led by rebound ace Benton Duncan, carried the title amidst as a tournament featuring Jimmy Sinclair’s 71 points.
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University of Alabama
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Murphy High School
Mobile
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Ted Williams to hit left field on shifts this season
Ted Williams declares he will not tolerate defensive shifts by opponents and plans to place hits into left field whenever possible. He aims for a strong season, noting his increased weight and confidence after winter training and back-to-back batting considerations.
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Boston
Exhibition Games Result Summary
Sunday results listed by Associated Press include Chicago and New York scoring outcomes, with multiple games affected by rain. Notable mentions include Philadelphia and St. Louis games, plus a doubleheader note against Boston and Detroit with several rain delays.
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Campbell Dominate Final to Break Two Year Jinx
Phil Campbell's Duncan clinched the state championship, ending a two year final drought and denying Scottsboro a fourth title. James Ray of Hamilton scored 64 with 28 against Murphy in the consolation playoff for third place. Corky Brimm of Murphy tallied 56, while Scottsboro guard Fred Thomas was named Most Valuable Player and received the O'Brien Trophy.
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Red Sox Depend On Rudy York To Lead 1949 Push
Boston manager Joe Cronin says Rudy York will be the key for a repeat AL title bid. York’s 1948 season with the Red Sox and new additions like Mel Parnell and Harry Dorish bolster a pitching staff, with Johnny Pesky, Bobby Doerr, Dom DiMaggio, and Ted Williams in the lineup.
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Grapefruit League Briefs Highlight Spring Action Across Teams
Grapefruit League action features Hank Greenberg homering in a 13 1 defeat of the dravem and Jackie Robinson shining in a win over a Panama pro team as over 4 000 fans pack a game. The Dodgers beat Canal Zone all stars 4 3 behind Ed Stanley's triple while Elmer Valo leads Philadelphia Athletics with a .476 pace in spring games. Giants schedule exhibitions in San Diego with plans for a large plane party as they prepare for the season.
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