Sparta High names ten letter winners in basketball
Sparta Wisconsin Special Coach C M Ewers awarded ten letters to the 1949 50 Sparta high school basketball team on Thursday Bill Harrie received the captain s letter and David Hering high scorer last season is captain elect for 1950 51 Other letter winners were John Benedict Stanley Hermann Dean Benedict Roger Strom Bob Reisinger Earl Nelson Dick Beckwith Jim Rasmussen and Manager Douglas Gudbaur
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Douglas Gudbaur
Heavyweight Champion Homer Barr Dominates Classroom Honors
Homer Barr of Clearfield Pennsylvania, Penn State’s heavyweight wrestling champion, gains high marks for academics while competing. The AP reports strong classroom performance alongside athletic prowess as Barr earns top grades and recognition.
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Yankees Beat Reds 14-2 In Tampa Exhibition
Joe DiMaggio returns to form with three hits as New York Yankees rout Cincinnati Reds 14 to 2 in an exhibition at St Petersburg. Trade talk swirls around Giants and Cubs as spring games unfold in Arizona and Florida with multiple clubs reporting roster moves and injuries.
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Fazio Leads Azalea Open
Fazio shot five under par 67 to lead a crowded Azalea Open field at Cape Fear Country Club as Sammy Snead rests with a sore back. Henry Ransom and Cary Middlecoff sat within one stroke, while a pack of players trailed by one more shot in a windy second round early Friday.
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Minnesota seeks new athletic director amid secrecy
University of Minnesota moves toward selecting a successor to Frank McCormick with a regents decision possible within two weeks. Candidates include Bernie Bierman Ed Haislet Phil Bengston Walter Hargesheimer Gordon R Fisher and Ike Armstrong with Armstrong touted for strong administrative background.
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Kerner Offers to Buy Bombers for Tri-City Blackhawks
Ben Kerner, owner of the Tri City Blackhawks, has made a substantial bid to merge the St Louis Bombers into his NBA club. Negotiations are under way with Emory Jones, and Kerner would move the team to the Tri Cities while keeping the Blackhawks. If St Louis matches the bid he will raise it.
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Coleman Sore Arm Threatens Mack's Jubilee Dream
WEST PALM BEACH Fla Pitcher Joe Colemans weary right arm and uncertain status of left fielder threaten Connie Mack s bid for a golden jubilee pennant with the A s. Mack faces dwindling depth as Colemans condition casts doubt on the opener and prompts lineup reshuffles and reliance on Shantz Marchildon Hooper and Dillinger to bolster the pitching staff and defense.
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Don Rehfeldt to Attend Logan Banquet with Foster
Logan high school hosts the first annual athletic banquet next Tuesday night sponsored by the Dad’s club and Caledonia Street Merchants. Don Rehfeldt of Wisconsin will be special guest alongside Coach Bud Foster, with tickets sold at Wittenberg’s and Logan high school while supply lasts.
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Bud) Foster
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Dave Benedict Signed by Yankees as Farm Prospect
Left handed pitcher Dave Benedict signs a Yankee farm contract and reports to Grand Forks North Carolina in the Northern League Class C. A Sparta high school graduate and La Crosse State Teachers College standout, Benedict was top hurler in 1949 and helped La Crosse win another diamond crown. He may leave in September to resume college and also played and officiated basketball.
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Ski Delegates Slated Here For Meeting
Annual convention of the U S Central Ski association is set for Saturday and Sunday with 75 to 100 delegates expected. John Carson of Chicago will direct business and George Morrisette of Wausau will attend as secretary. Hosts are Westby Snowflake Ski club and La Crosse Ski club with Erling Hovde and L P Pinski as proxies. Delegates register Saturday morning at the Linker hotel, sessions start at 1 p m, a banquet is planned, and new officers will be elected Sunday.
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National Catholic Tourney Semis Clash Ends In Win
Silene defeated Loras 75 to 56 to reach the final as St Francis Ben Tone and Tilinots produced notable scoring. Tilinots finished the 1080 Big Ten basketball season as the conference’s all time leading scorer.
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New York and Syracuse Clash in 74 Point playoff rout
In the Pastern Division playoff tied at one game apiece, Syracuse crushed New York 74 to 0 while the Western Division series saw Anderson defeat Indianapolis 84 to 67, tying their series at one game each.
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