San Francisco Dons Aim for 17th NCAA Title Rematch
San Francisco and La Salle, each boasting 14 carat All-Americas, clash tonight in the final after the Dons routed Colorado 60 52 led by Bil Russell 24 and Tom Gola 33 points. La Salle, seeking a second straight title, trailed early but closed to within striking distance as the Dons opened a big lead at halftime.
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Retired Player Weighs Return to Baseball With Club
Fragmentary notes indicate a former player weighing a comeback with his club while avoiding direct contact. A friend quotes WHS remarks about whether he would join the Red Sox, amid unclear context and missing details.
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Coaches Seek Rules Changes On Free Throws And Height
The National Association of Basketball Coaches proposed rules tests at the annual convention. They urged one free throw on the first eight fouls per half and two defensive players around the basket on each side. Aiming to reduce the height advantage on offense, the proposals face study by the National Basketball Committee.
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Fouling drops under bonus rule in Big Seven league play
The Big Seven shows a dramatic drop in fouls this season after the 3955 free throw bonus rule. Across 42 league games, fouls fell to 4,603.66 below the 1949 all-time low, with 38 fouls per game and 19 per team, reflecting a long-term trend toward tighter play and higher free throw accuracy amid new rules and heavy zone defense.
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A's Blanked by Yanks But Hurler Does Well
WEST PALM BEACH Florida The Kansas City Athletics were blanked 6 to 0 by the New York Yankees yesterday but received encouraging pitching from a young hurler whose performance offered a bright spot for the club.
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Veteran Kellner Shuts Out Yankees Amid A's Florida clash
Veteran pitcher Alex Kellner limited the Yankees to two hits over four innings while contending with last season’s slate dispute. The Oakland A’s face the Washington Senators in Orlando, Florida. Meanwhile a ship nickname reflects a slow, heavy vessel once known as Old Wagon.
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