UCLA Upsets Coast to Claim College Title
UCLA rallies past Washington in a dramatic upset to seize the national college basketball championship. Led by standout players, the Bruins stifled the Huskies defense and built a late lead to secure the win and earn a regional NCAA berth in Corvallis. They face Santa Clara next as the NCAA journey continues.
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Chapel Dedicated in Norwalk California by Archbishop
An improvised dedication of St John of God Chapel in Norwalk California was led by Catholic Archbishop J Francis A Melatyeo of Angelus. The ceremony featured early mass symbols and a crowd-filled service.
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Racing Service to Quit Amid Bad Business Decline
Cleveland reports a racing service plans to quit due to poor business. Continental and Western Union faced scrutiny by the Kefauver Crime Committee over wiring horse race results to bookmakers nationwide. Edward McBride of Cleveland and company officials denied gang influence, while Washington senators hailed the potential end of syndicate activity.
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Greek Premier Confined with Cerebral Thrombosis
Prime Minister of Greece, Plisueus, was confined to bed after suffering a cerebral thrombosis at a public ceremony. An informant said the illness caused paralysis and left him unable to perform duties for weeks. doctors ordered bed rest.
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Veeck Hints at Browns Future amid Rajah Tale and rookies
Sports roundup notes Bill Veeck discussing the St Louis Browns poised for a bold season with Rajah, rookies, and a record chase. He predicts strong youth gains, a pennant drive, and a shift in image from past reputations as the team eyes new success and public attention. Also mentions former actor Frederic Sebiling’s death in Santa Barbara at age 76.
Donkey Cage Game Scheduled Wednesday
Local sports report the Donkey Cage Game at Stope High School Wednesday night. Joen American Legion Post members, Ladies’ Donkey Basketball teams led by semi captain Guy Watkins and Cowboy Clowns captain Wilton Garrett challenge each other. The event, sponsored by Tione High School with American Soviet furnishing riders, promises ample seating on both sides of the center.
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Sports in Brief Ay The Associated Press
New York third seeded St Bans aventire and La Salle of Philadelphia advanced to the semi finals and Holy Grass moved into the second ground of the National Invita bly Tournament at Madison Square Garden Kansas City Delendine championamline advanced to the second round of play in the National Intercollegiate NAIA Tournament General Dallas Charles A Comiskey TI vice-president of the Chi White Sox joined the Liberty Broadcasting System as vice president ity charge of sports coverage San Francisco Kinney Matsuyana apa was his second victory in the world three cushion billiard jookey by defeating Irving Crane New York Gla in 4 innings Raging Mianyi Suggested 3 16 for EB 887 507 raced to a dead heat in the six furlong feature for three year olds at Gulfstream Park Oldsmar Fin Airet Streak 10 407 scored a 2 length victory in the featured seventh race at Sunshine Park Hot Springs Cou rser 1488 00 roasted to an easy triumph in the featured race at Quick Lawn Park
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Reds Plan More Mass Trials In Czechoslovakia
Vienna says Dilemais speculates a mass trial may be staged involving Rudolph Slansky and other purged Red leaders. Reports note Russia aiding the setup with Western informants claiming prisoners were moved to Moscow then Prague for forced confessions amid a show trial plan.
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FBI Spy Ring Fallout Complicates Chinatown Case
Johnny Liddell confronts a tangled web of undercover agents and double crosses as Byers and Maggey press for truth. The pursuit links Goldy, Hong, Lunfar, Brin, and Cerla, with Kaiming and Sah Soo aiding, while Liddell questions who among Brin or Cerla backed the operation and contemplates his client’s likely reaction.
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Texarkana Purse Is Spa Feature At Oaklawn Park
Texarkana Purse at Oaklawn Park drew seasoned runners led by Teapoy a six year old gelding with five straight Oaklawn wins in prior seasons. Other entrants included March Prudery Lacks My Time Evidence Scheming World and Garry. Courser under R C Hodges won the Pine Bluff Purse at Oaklawn delaying Steamboat Bil and Sky Tiger with a $6,000 payoff for a $2 wager.
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Two Advance in NIT Cage Playoff
In New York Eddie Hickey and Dudney Moore led St Louis University and another team through first rounds of the National Invitation Tournament. St Bonaventure edged Western Kentucky 70-69 while La Salle upset St Johns 51-34. Holy Cross beat Seattle 77-72 as Dan Bus Sheary praised hard work. La Salle guard Norm Grekin set free throw records. Seattle’s Johnny O’Brien scored 15 in the next game.
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Fights Last Night: Boxers and Results Across Cities
Résumé of fights shows Nelson of Salt Lake City stopping Buford in 7th round before crowds in Utah while Slaughsree of Bangor outpoints Hermie Freeman. Langlais of France edged Burton in Providence and Williams of Trenton outpointed Mann. Martinez of New York stopped DiMartino in Paterson as Watson of Chicago defeated Helfer in Akron.
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Fight Team Baseball Loop Is Planned
The Southwest Arkansas baseball league organized last night with reps from seven cities. Jack Clemens of Magnolia was elected league president. Attendees included Nashville Mineral Springs Murfreesboro Gordon Hope and newcomers Hot Springs Army and Navy Hospital and Red River Arsenal of Texarkana. Eight teams will play three games weekly. Interest is high and prospects are strong.
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Basketball results from the National Invitation events
The AP reports quarterfinals and first round NIT matches with La Salle beating St John’s 70 51 in a brief, with other results including Holy Cross 77 Seattle 72 and Montana State 82 American International 66. Hampton Tampa James Millikin 101 Glo 69 Whitworth 71 Wisconsin State 60 Indiana State 79.
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Sugar Ray Set for Charity Bout
Middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson prepares for a charitable bout against Carl Robinels in San Francisco on Thursday night. Promoter William Kyne pays Robinson one dollar for the champ’s share as profits go to the Damon Runyon cancer fund. Robinson spent time at Letterman Army Hospital entertaining veterans and sparred with Bobby Jones of Oakland, while his manager notes the fighter needs conditioning time ahead of the fight.
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Negro Community Calendar Notices and Meetings
The Negro Community notes church services at Garrett Chapel on Wednesday March 12 at 7 30 with a sermon by Rev G Pasboal. N C Y club sponsorship and Nelson Hill Post No 427 meeting at Verder High School on Tuesday March 1. Families from Paris Texas attend a Sunday dinner party for Mrs Elnora Brandon and relatives. William Moses hosts a birthday gathering for Aretha Washington with eighteen guests and gifts. A Heaven and Hell party hosted by the Junior Church of B Reebee Memorial Church at Fannie B Buchanan home on March 12 with 10 cent admission.
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