State College roars past High Point 110 to 50 in empty gym
State college dominated the game in Frank Thompson gymnasium, an empty facility condemned as a fire hazard. Dick Dickey led with 29 points as Jack McComas added 23 and Jer ry Iscovitz led High Point with 18. The Wolfpack Jayvees won 36-32 in the earlier game.
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College Basketball Scores From Around The Region
North Carolina State topped Millersville 110 to 47 while Bloomsburg fell 39 to 83 against West Virginia Tech. Other results include Colgate 63 over Pitt 46 and Villanova 49 over Loyola Baltimore 61. Tonight features VPI at Duke, High Point at ACC, and more games statewide.
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Boudreau Plan Praised By Old-Timers In Cleveland
Cleveland Jan. 24 Old-timers Tris Speaker and Jack Graney praised Lou Boudreau s search for a shortcut to second base They said when he finds the path it will bear the spike marks of Ty Cobb and Eddie Collins The plan calls for a wide arc toward first base on potential doubles eliminating the usual arc between first and second Groundkeeper Emil Bossard will plot the new base running curves Speakers and Graney urged a button hook path from home plate to first about 10 feet from the sack They argued the loop should come on the way to first not from first to second Both veterans noted many players still hit first with the wrong foot but they trust Boudreau s insights
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Lujack to Sign Pro Football Contract in Chicago
In a Chicago penthouse, Johnny Lujack expected to sign today as a pro with the Chicago Bears of the NFL. Lujack, named Athlete of the Year, has long aimed for a professional career since replacing Angelo Bertelli as Notre Dame’s T master.
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Atkinson Sets Pace at Miami Meeting with 13 Winners
Jockey Ted Atkinson, a veteran from Toronto Ontario, has ridden 13 winners in the first seven days of the Miami meet, thrilling railbirds and leading the standings.
Longtime hurler Ira Hutchinson honored by AA officials
Baseball veteran Ira Hutchinson of the Columbus Red Birds is praised for a 63 game 7 win 3 loss season in the 1947 American Association. He also served as acting road secretary clubhouse helper and trainer aide while working as a welder in Chicago. The Pitch and Hit club plans its first banquet next week.
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One Minute Sports Page Highlights Local Sports notes
District Attorney Hogan calls for methods used by Judge Landis and honest investigators to curb thefts in boxing. Howie Schultz delays baseball to finish basketball season with Anderson aiming for national playoffs. Shy Guy tops Derby chatter as Dixiana targets Louisiana Derby. Mississippi basketball schedule upset by dance band clash at gym, dance committee teams up with jitterbugs.
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Wingate Hosts Cuban Basketball Teams Next Week
Wingate Junior College will host three games against Vedado Tennis Club of Havana Cuba next week. The Cuban delegation includes Coach Paul Canosa manager Juan Camacho and ten players.
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Giants Sign 23 Players Including Three Rookies
The New York Giants announced they have 23 signed players after adding veteran catcher Mickey Livingston and three rookies Hubert Andrews John Carden and Jack Hallett to the roster. A butterfly's wings may be made up of more than a million tiny scales arranged like shingles on a roof.
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Riggs and Kramer Duel. Kramer Leads 10-9 in Series
In Philadelphia on January 24, Jack Kramer led Bobby Riggs 10 matches to 9 as their pro tennis rivalry continued in Chicago. Kramer won a night match 15-13 2-6 7-5 before 6,218 fans at the arena, while Dinny Pails lost to Pancho Segura 4-6 5-7. The Philadelphia Inquirer Charity sued promoter Jack Harris for 25,000 dollars seeking injunctions to prevent Riggs Kramer Segura and Pails from other play during April 19 to 24, claiming inducement to breach the charity event contract. Harris disputed Riggs’s commitment to the tournament, noting an irrevocable tour contract with Kramer.
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Three Hold Lead In Phoenix Open With Palmer Second
In the Phoenix Open at Phoenix Country Club Johnny Palmer tied for second as Bobby Locke Jim Ferrier and others posted early scores. Locke led with 65 while Ferrier and Demaret shot 63 and 65 respectively amid a crowded leaderboard.
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Beau Jack Wins TKO Over Young Boxer Bratton
Beau Jack defeated John ny Bratton by technical knockout in the eighth round in Chicago after Bratton, 20, asked the referee to stop the bout. Bratton suffered a jaw injury and was taken to a hospital for X rays. The fight drew 13,066 fans paying 57,499 dollars. Bratton led the earlier rounds with sharp crosses while Jack connected with swinging, often wild blows.
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Bowling Classic Opens In Chicago with Michigan leads
The $64,000 Petersen individual bowling classic opens in Chicago for 16 days with Michigan bowlers dominating the early scoring. Big Starr of Detroit topped the standings with an eight game score of 1,594 from the January 10 start as the marathon tournament begins.
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Harris to Receive Slocum Award for Baseball Service
New York January 24 Bucky Harris manager of the New York Yankees will be honored with the Bill Slocum memorial award for his long contribution to baseball. Announcement came from the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities Reported by AP
Beau Jack stopped Johnny Bratton in Chicago. Kid Gavilan defeated Joe Curcio in New York. Sammy Daniels outpointed Joey Fagan in Philadelphia. Don Ellis and Buddy Farrell both won in Reading, with eight rounds noted.
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Duke Clashes With Virginia In Southern Conference Tilt
Duke's Blue Devils travel to face Virginia in a battle for fourth place in the Southern Conference standings. The clash features Duke's man to man defense against Virginia's zone style. Citadel beat Clemson 52-50. Davidson hosts McCrary Eagles. UNC travels to Penn State. Washington and Lee host Dupont Independents. George Washington meets Navy. VMI plays Roanoke. Clemson sinks to the cellar after a home loss. Ernie Stroman scores 17 on 2nd half surge. NC State explodes for 110 in a rout of High Point, continuing a scoring rampage.
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Loyola Stops Villanova In Surprise Win
Loyola Maryland upset Villanova 61 49 as Baltimore Loyola led early and held the lead throughout. The Greenies of the Southeastern Conference extended to 13 straight wins with a 52 46 victory over Mississippi and improved to 15 1 in 16 overall.
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Sth Olympiad sets record for entries
The fifth winter Olympiad in St Moritz opens January 30 with 29 nations of 31 original entries confirmed. Spain joins after currency hurdles while Denmark Greece and the Soviet delegation arrive, boosting the field beyond the 1936 Garmisch list.
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High Points 57 25 over Salisbury as Crowder leads
Crowder scores 15 to lead High Point, topples Salisbury 57 to 25 in Western Class AA contest. Nelvin Cooper adds 10, Billy Hunsucker contributes, and Cline is held to seven for Salisbury. Salisbury Jayvees edge High Point 25 23 in preliminary.
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Trinity Loses First Contest To Guilford Five
Trinity high school fell 43 to 40 to Guilford in a tightly played game. D Haithcock led Guilford with 19 points while Lowe Lohr and Captain Swiggett each scored 12 for Trinity after a seesaw contest with eight lead changes and nine ties.
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Palm Beach Handicap Set at Hialeah With Calumet Duo
Calumet Farm sends Armed and Faultless in a competitive field of nine sprinters for the $10 000 added Palm Beach handicap at Hialeah race course today.
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Arcaro Wins Four Races at Santa Anita in One Day
Jockey Eddie Arcaro rode four winners at Santa Anita Park on Saturday, marking his first four-win day of the season as fans cheered the top rider.
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