Bearcats poised for sixth straight title bid in Texas showdown
Cincinnati seeks a 24th straight win start after a 23-1 mark and a 37 game streak, facing Texas in a high profile Friday night clash. Coach Ed Jucker emphasizes defense and ball control as Allen Fieldhouse history and fan acclaim frame the Bearcats title push. Kansas coach Jack Mitchell forecasts tough Big Eight race and Spring drills begin April 15 for Kansas.
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Bowling Clinic by Billy Sixty
Three decades ago Ernie Groh of Chicago switched to a wider grip to gain more hook but lost control and ten pins. The advice favors a medium span to reduce hook, improve control, and keep the big spin. Obtain Billy Sixty’s pamphlet for 10 cents via this newspaper.
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Ernie Groh
Chicago
Ernie
Groh
Billy Sixty
Pistons Earn Spot In Playoffs
The Detroit Pistons clinched the final Western playoff berth by defeating the New York Knicks 112 to 89, earning third place in the division to face the St. Louis Hawks in a best of five semifinal. Cincinnati Royals beat the Nationals 128 to 114, while Boston Celtics toppled Chicago Zephyrs 121 to 108 and St. Louis defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112 to 98.
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Wynn Seeks White Sox Job In Final Bid
Early Wynn at 43 bids to stay with the Chicago White Sox in an exhibition against Philadelphia as a contractless veteran he hopes will win a 300th victory. Philadelphia beat him 10-7, while other spring games in Florida and Arizona featured multiple teams showing strong offense and pitching struggles.
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Sarasota
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Cage Results in NCAA Small College Quarterfinals
In the NCAA small college action Oglethorpe edged Philadelphia Tex pl and Wittenberg defeated Northeastern 47 to 48. Southern Illinois beat Evansville 86 to 3 while South Dakota State won 84 to 71. Northern Michigan toppled Central State 101 to 70 and Carson-Newman beat Indiana State 70 to 63. Pan American defeated Stetson 64 to 41. Lewis and Clark won 88 to 80 over Transylvania. Fort Hays State 82 to 7 over Augsburg, Grambling 56 to 45 at Athens, Rockhurst 64 to 53 at Alliance, and Western Carolina 107 to 86 over Miles.
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Fla
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Miles
Young Colt Bateman Tops NL Prospects in 20 Year Old Catcher
AP reports Houston Colts manager Harry Craft lists John Bateman of Eileen Texas as the No. 1 catcher on the young National League club. The 20 year old Bateman has impressed Craft and became the club’s first big decision in Colt positions after costing $77 to acquire.
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Ariz
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Houston Colts
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Eileen
Tex
Craft
Bateman
Casey Stengel Eyes Mets Turnaround After Health Plan Quip
Casey Stengel bluntly assesses the Mets in Florida as he plans a shift from last year’s failures to a stronger roster. He cites new players Burright and Harkness, questions about first base, and vows to improve fielding while noting attendance and fan support. He compares Mets to the Yankees and contrasts club health plans with a hopeful outlook.
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