Miller High Life Leads ABC Tourney in Atlantic City
The Miller High Life bowling team sparked the American Bowling Congress tournament in Atlantic City. Nick Zazzelli rolled 269 with teammates posting 200+ games and Stan Slomenski converted a 6-7-10 split to thrill the crowd. Slomenski, a former coal miner, drew wide praise as Brooklyn’s Brookynites fueled by strong pair play.
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S. K. Oil
Philadelphia
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Rose
Buzz Fazio
Bill Kenet
Strohs Bohemians
Detroit
Redskins Top Hawks As Oshkosh Loses
The Sheboygan Redskins beat Waterloo 63 57 in National League action while the Oshkosh All-Stars, Western division leaders, lost 67 55 to Syracuse. Jorgensen and Cook sparked the Redskins in the fourth period as Syracuse built a 19 point third quarter lead. Gene Englund scored 16 for Oshkosh and Jerry Rizzo for Syracuse were ejected for fighting in the final period.
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Gene Eree
Jerry Rizzo
Mother and chess champion Olga Rubtsova seals sixth USSR title
Moscow report notes Olga Rubtsova 39 and mother of five won the women's USSR chess championship for the sixth time with 13 points from 17. An engine caster by trade, she began winning matches at 17 and captured her first all-Union title in 1928.
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Olga Rubtzova
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Scientists of Five Nations Probe North Sea Fish Habits
Scientists from Sweden Norway Denmark Holland and Britain undertake a major international study of changing fish habits in the North Sea. South Africa hopes the findings may help address its own fishing challenges.
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Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Britain
North Sea
South Africa
Charles Tops Fight Business Tug Of War In Boxing
Ezzard Charles becomes the focal point in a boxing power struggle between the Twentieth Century Sporting Club and Joe Louis International Boxing Club Both sides claim Charles under contract Louis plans to promote a summer title bout against Joe Walcott Charles is said to be under exclusive two year deals while disputes over legitimacy of the Twentieth Century contract spark potential court action
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Cincinnati
Boxgrou Sporting Club
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Joe Walcott
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Twentieth Century Sporting Club
Florida
Strauss
Twentieth Century
Mintz
Harry Mendel
SBC
James D. Norris
Arthur M. Wirtz
Chicago
Mendel
Ben Hogan Survives Major Surgery to Halt Clots
EL PASO Texas Friday Ben Hogan rested after a two hour operation to prevent clots from reaching vital organs. Surgeon Dr Alton Ochsner of Tulane University said the clots came from injuries in a February 2 bus accident near Van Horn Texas. This abdominal procedure ties off the clotting vein and Hogan will be out of action for months.
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Former Auto Driver Seeks International Status for U. S. Racing
Louis Meyer, a three time Indianapolis 500 winner, argues for uniform international racing rules to attract foreign drivers and cars. Robert Brayton of the AAA supports cross border competition if rules standardize engine sizes. Indianapolis drew over 200000 spectators last year and U. S. car owners and racers number over 1700.
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Pep) Meyer
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Timekeeper Hurt by Flying Puck in Ice Hockey Match
In a recent American Hockey League game in St Louis, timekeeper Clarence Eagen was struck by a flying puck. He required four stitches for his wound, highlighting dangers faced by officials in rough sports.
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Spika leads Aquinas past Racine St Catherine in tight invitational win
Spika scored 19 points on his push shot to lift Aquinas over Racine St Catherine 39 35 at Norbert College. Teammates Peterson and Larkin added nine each while Skemp Bruha and Collins controlled the boards and offense. St Catherine stars Bado and Hrpeck battled but fouls limited them late as Aquinas advanced in the State Catholic Invitational.
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Syl Bado
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Czechs Collect Bets In Sports Pools
In Prague the state betting pool Staska drew over 100000 winners from athletic events began last fall. Prizes were cut from 2,000,000 crowns to about 40000 crowns amid complaints. Authorities defended the pool as it redirected paper money from circulation to fund stadium and field projects and youth programs.
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Prague
Arcadia City Team Tournament Pairings Released
Arcadia Wisconsin hosts a four team tournament at the Armory Friday with Galesville facing Durand at 6 30 and Eleva meeting Arcadia at 7 45 Bohns Valley plays Osseo at 9 00 and Winona Catholic Recreation meets Independence at 10 30 First round winners return Saturday for 7 30 and 9 00 semifinals and Sunday for the championship.
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Defending Champs Lead Field in Western Conference Indoor Meet
Nine defending champions head a 275 entry field for the 39th Western Conference indoor track championships at Illinois. Ohio State, the defending team champion, seeks a repeat in Champaign after last season edging Illinois by three points. The Buckeyes, despite a setback to Michigan in a prior indoor test, are slight favorites.
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Two Encounters End Teachers College Play
Wisconsin Teachers conference final weekend sees Platteville travel to Oshkosh and Stevens Point play Stout. Platteville seeks 7 5 season and a tie for second with La Crosse and Superior, while Oshkosh sits ninth at 4 7. Stout and Stevens Point both chase sixth.
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AFL Quint Defeats La Crosse Vending 60 to 30
AFL Quint routed La Crosse Vending 60 30 in the Logan hard woods league game. Ed Cunningham led the winners with 15 points while Tex Carlsson added 13 for La Crosse Vending. In the other Logan game, Trane beat Keller 45 41 with Menke scoring 22 for Trane and Graham 16 for Keller.
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Badgers Sweep Trane in Volleyball Match
The Badgers beat Trane 15 6 and 15 1 at Central to remain unbeaten in league play. Net Jets won 15 7 and 15 8 against Smiks, and Central Gophers led by Roger Bay defeated Smiks 15 8 and 15 10. Traneoe then defeated Net Jets 15 9 and 15 10 in final games.
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Veeck Seeks Ruling In Holdout Case With Yankees
Bill Veeck travels to California to meet Commissioner B Chandler over disputes with the New York Yankees about Artie Wilson and Luis Marquez. Chandler will take several days to finish investigation and issue a ruling on ethical conduct and the signing dispute. Veeck says Wilson refused Newark, Cleveland acted in good faith after Yankees failed to sign Wilson and a 120 day option on Marquez was obtained.
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Two Players Tie NHL Single-Game Point Record In 1945
Providence Reds center Harvey Fraser scored three goals and five assists to total eight points in a single game tying the league record. Pittsburgh players Bob Gracie and Bobby Walton also had eight points in the same game on February 24, 1945.
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Bobby Walton
Pittsburgh
Geahan Sparks Michael State With Charity Toss Record
Veteran forward Bob Geahan shines for Michael State College in the 1948-49 basketball season, delivering a clutch charity toss run to highlight his warm free-throw form and boost the team's scoring effort.
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Bob Geahan
District One Opens Basketball Tourney in Caledonia and Harmony
District One tournament tips off Friday with two games per division. East sees Mabel versus Rushford and Peterson against Spring Grove at Caledonia, while Harmony hosts Canton and Chatfield versus Wykoff. Caledonia Houston byes. Harmony favored after an 11-0 regular season. Chatfield a close second.
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Waukon Bowlers Sweep Oneota Open Kegling Tour
Waukon bowlers led in most events of the Oneota open kegling tour in Decorah last Sunday night. Soda Grill team topped the team standings with 2 982, Decorah Elks No 6 was second at 2 971, Amundsen's of Rochester third with 2 957, and John Deere, Waukon fourth with 2 947. Don Bahr won the singles with 676, a Mason City bowler B Duncan runner up with 649. Harry Lee and Bill Frenc led doubles with 1 236, L M Gibson and Dale Gates second at 4 223. Keith Bigelow led all events with 1 771 pins. Charles Ebner of Waukon rolled the high single game at 256.
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