City College of New York Nets NCAA Championship Crown
City College of New York defeated Bradley 71 to 68 to capture the NCAA tournament title at Madison Square Garden. The Beavers, nicknamed Cinderella and team of Destiny, built a halftime lead and held off Bradley’s late surge as Melchiorre and Melchierre sparked CCNY’s rally. Bradley, ranked No 1 in the AP poll, could not recover in the closing seconds. North Carolina State beat Baylor 41 in the consolation game.
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Rumors swirl over Gardner leaving Aggieville for Michigan State
Report from Aggieville says Jack Gardner may accept Michigan State's basketball head coach offer. Gardner reportedly returned from a visit to Michigan State, has not commented, and Kansas State may be unable to match the Big Ten school's lifetime contract. Regents discussions reportedly loom, with Lifelong terms cited.
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University High Eagles End Season With 0-11 Record
University High finished the 1959 season under Coach Grant Clothier with an 0-11 record, tied for third in Tri-County, third in the league tournament, and two new scoring records. The team averaged 43.5 points per game with a balanced offense led by Cas Lee Dotson and Warren Molline, while Orvat Craig and Joe Dunham supplied much of the scoring in prior seasons.
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Plan Merchandise Shoot at Lawrence Gun Club
The Lawrence Gun Club announces a merchandise shoot on Sunday April 2 with shooting starting at 2 00 pm A large field is expected to compete for 20001 in merchandise A 250 bird program is planned All four electrically powered traps will be in use Club manager Skipper Williams says regular shoots will be scheduled and the club will bid to attract trapshooters by stretching the trapshooting dollars Arkansas City event involves Rep Dewey Short invited to speak to graduates while May 8 and Sept 1 dates noted for other speaker plans
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Need for Pitchers in St Louis Cardinals Camp
St Petersburg March 29. With four weeks of training behind them the St Louis Cardinals lack a ready starting pitcher after a 21 to defeat by the Phillies. Ken Johnson started, with Dusak Reeder and Hearn yielding runs. Several staff members show control issues or injury, and manager Eddie Dyer faces a lack of dependable arms at open camp. Some mound hints and animal forms noted at Effigy Mounds National Monument.
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Gordie Howe Hurt as Wings Face Leafs in Stanley Cup Playoffs
Detroit star Gordie Howe suffered a brain injury after a playoff game, undergoing a 90 minute operation to remove mass from his brain area. His condition remained delicate with the next 24 hours considered critical though team doctors expressed cautious optimism. Howe had a fractured nose and cheekbone from the clash as Toronto won 5-0 to take a 1-0 series lead.
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Census estimates hint at US population near 151 million
The Bureau estimates the depth of the United States at around 150,500,000 to 151,000,000 as of February 1. Excludes about 20,000 Americans serving abroad. The 1950 census starts Saturday.
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Wesleyan Leads Kansas Conference All Star Selections
Three Wesleyan players named to the Kansas conference all star team in the vote of league coaches. First team includes Rene Anderson Charles Fiffe and Harold Pounds from Wesleyan with Bill Tiegreen Lenoy Loganbill from Bethel. Second team features Dor Anderson Wesleyan Dave Anderson Glen Sanderson Bethany Fred Schroeder Bethel and Loren Blickenstaff McPherson. Honorable mentions list multiple players across Ottawa Bethel and other colleges.
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Hows Singleton
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Larry Bale
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Dick Hahn
Calvin Dill
College of Emporia
Exhibition results and venues across cities recap
A fragmented list of exhibition venues and outcomes mentions Cincinnati Detroit Roaton and Philadelphia with scattered scores and locations. Entries reference Birmingham Washington Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Cleveland Chicago and Toronto with unclear dates. The text appears as a garbled sporting roundup of exhibition matches and venue pairings.
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Yankees Bid for First Base Amid Injury Plight
Training camp brief from Sarasota shows Johnny Mize and Tommy Henrich injured as Joe Collins presses to win the Yankees first base role. Other items note McCarthy planning a full lineup for Red Sox clash, and various spring exhibitions across Florida with multiple clubs optimistic about form and trades.
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American League May Set New Attendance Record
Chicago reports early season ticket sales show the American League poised to set a league attendance record. President Will Harridge notes Cleveland Indians near 1,000,000 before opening, Red Sox around 750,000, and Detroit restricting box seats to prevent overbooking. Last season AL attendance peaked at 11,150,099.
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College Ball Recap From Last Night Action
Last night featured NCAA tournament play. Wise Bradley led with 65 points as North Carolina State defeated Baylor. North Carolina State 53, Baylor 41. Siena beat Providence 8 to 9. Oregon State 58, St Francis 5.
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Navy Gridders Take Long Drills Under New Coach
Navy football squad conducts extended spring drills under Eddie Erdelatz as darkness falls, flooding the field with lights while players groan at the fatigue yet welcome the opportunity to work. Other items note Varieties in boxing, basketball, and soccer, plus scouting notes on Frank Filchock and Conrad Marrero.
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SPORT MIRROR: Historic sports snippets from past decades
A collage of past sports notes: Toronto beat Boston 3-1 and Detroit won 1 in NHL playoff history. DePaul edged opponents 52-44 in a post season charity game. Louie Knockout Paychek in four seconds at Madison Square Garden. Paul Runyar won the North South Golf Open at Pinehurst with 278.
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