Brewton Millers Poised as West Circuit Favorite for Flag
Brewton's Millers, Alabama State League club, directed by veteran Norman Veasey, are shaping up as West Circuit contenders for the season starting April 15. With Lookouts support, they aim a strong finish this year, adding several hopeful rookies from Sanford Florida and veterans like Hart Smith and Duke Bellinger, while missing former stars who moved on.
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Alabama Relays To Be First Annual High School Meet
TUSCALOOSA Special high school track and field competitors from Alabama and Mississippi received invitations to the First Annual Alabama Relays at the University of Alabama on May 3. Coach Tom Lieb says the new Baker Field track will host fast events and the meet aims to spark regional interest with 15 events plus three special relays and medals for the top three in each.
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Eddie Miller Joins Reds in Baseball Shortstop Shuffle
Eddie Miller, a standout shortstop since 1939, ends retirement and joins the Cincinnati Reds after earlier reports of Cubs and Phillies interest. Reds president Warren Giles hinted a possible trade, while Miller seeks to rejoin the club. Other spring notes cover Cardinals pitching, Nicholo son’s injury, Papish and Maltzberger for Indians, and a World Series reunion tilt between Red Sox and Cardinals in St Petersburg.
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Exhibition Games Across Leagues Tell Mixed Results
A fragmented recap lists exhibition matchups among Boston and Washington teams, plus Cincinnati, Detroit, Syracuse, St. Louis, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Brooklyn, Chicago, and Oakland clubs. Scores are interspersed with unclear abbreviations, signaling a busy but inconsistent set of pre season or non league games.
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Kentucky and Utah meet in NIT finals at Madison Square Garden
In New York Utah aims to upset top ranked Kentucky in the National Invitation Tournament final at Madison Square Garden. The game caps post season play as Oklahoma and Holy Cross contest the Garden floor tomorrow, with potential NCAA and Olympic linkups discussed for Thursday.
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Stranahan Loses To Vic Ghezzi in Greensboro Open
Vic Ghezzi won the Greensboro Open with a 286 in the $16,000 event earning $2,900. Frank Stranahan finished second at 288, Johnny Palmer tied for third with 289, and Bill Narie posted 289 for $1,200. The field included Walker Cupter Frank Stranahan and golfers from Badin and Jones Beach.
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Kramer wins Miami University invitational tennis title
Jack Kramer the national singles champion from Los Angeles captured the University of Miami invitation tennis championship by defeating Billy Talbert of Wilmington in the finals. The trophy went to the winning team. Entries for the first annual event must be mailed to Coach Lieb by April. eligibility follows high school rules and entries are limited to invited schools with some individuals allowed if no team entries exist.
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Armed Prepares for Dixie Handicap Victory Run
Calumet Farm’s Armed, winner of the Gilligan Park Hardcap and Gulfstream feature, is groomed for the Dixie Handicap in Maryland in May. Trainer Jimmy Jones will ship him to Maryland April 3 for the Dixie, with another portion sent to Louisville to prepare for the Kentucky Derby. The horse eased fears of a recent California trip by defeating Santa Anita Handicap challengers.
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Sooners Meet Holy Cross For N C A A Playoff Title
Oklahoma faces Holy Cross in a high stakes N C A A basketball playoff at Madison Square Garden. Oklahoma just beat Texas 94 to 55 in a frenzied Western regional final, with Kenneth Pryor scoring a late jumper to seal the win as Oklahoma pursues a third straight national title.
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Tournament Opens For Women Cagers In Joe City Event
In JOSEPH MO AP report the opening rounds of Vic Aarons AAU women’s basketball tournament feature top seeds thriving. Tennessee Lady Volunteers lead seed one by routing Saint Joseph’s College while Atlanta and other favorites posted decisive wins. Des Moines and Kansas City teams also advance as round one action continues through the six day event with matchups including Dallas Hornets and Oakford Indiana among others.
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Tigers Resume Grid Practice Wednesday
The Tigers begin classes for a new quarter and resume grid practice each Wednesday. Coaches Cast Vovies'94 lead sessions as they prepare for spring events and UA Day on April 12, aiming for solid athletic form.
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Newsom Predicts Senators Edge On Mound
Washington’s famed pitching staff led by Old Buckle will power the Senators to a strong AL showing, with Newsom praising depth and star performances. He projects about 600 innings pitched and hints at possible crown contention, while noting Boston’s Red Sox could challenge if Boston’s bats click.
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Rickey Absent as Hearing Opens on MacPhail Charges
Sarasota AP report states Brooklyn Dodgers president Branch Rickey did not attend a scheduled in absentia hearing led by Commissioner Al Chandler over defamation charges from New York Yankees president Larry MacPhail. Harold Parrott and Leo Durocher were expected to attend.
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Hopes Rise for Fluorescent Advances Over Incandescent
Hopes for future betterment in lighting rest on advances in fluorescent and other vapor discharge technologies rather than incandescent types. The note pinpoints researchers and industry pushing for more efficient, brighter lighting options.
Tere and Wanderer Set for 149-Point Three-Cushion Showdown
Robert M Tere of Chicago and Chester Wanderer of Minneapolis prepare for a 149-Point challenge match opening Tuesday at the Athletes arena, aiming to crown amateur three-cushion base champions.
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