Phog Allen Atops Controversial Kansas Basketball Scene
Phog Allen known as a polarizing Kansas Jayhawks coach clashes over officiating and height rules. The piece notes his nickname foghorn lineage, his stance against Eastern officials, and his opinion that taller baskets would curb skyscraper players. Also covered are Bo McMillin’s early fame and a note on Willie Hoppe praising billiards while lamenting dwindling youth participation.
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de. Forrest C. Allen
Kansas Jayhawks
Clyde Lovellette
Br. Allen
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Jayhawks
New York
LaSalle
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Elmore Mergenthaler
Pirates hopeful on future with Galbreath support
Beaumont April 2 AP John Galbreath billionaire Columbus real estate operator and Pittsburgh Pirates president says progress in spring development is visible to management though fans may not yet see it He supports Branch Rickey as GM predicting a rough year but a move toward future stars and a winning team in time He praises Rickey as the best man for Pittsburgh and vows to see the effort through.
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Texas
John Galbreath
Columbus
Ohio
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Galbreath
Branch Rickey
Bucs
Rickey
Mahatma
Pittsburgh
Mendez Leadership fuels U S badminton bid in Thomas Cup
San Diego April 2 002 The United States badminton team hopes to reach the Thomas Cup semifinals in Singapore next month Captain Loveday says the Malayan team has five months of steady play and government support He pins hopes on Martin Mendez the 35 year old former national singles champion to lead the Americans to success
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United States
Singapore
Carl Loveday
Loveday
Malaya
Martin Mendez
Carter Keeps Boxing Crown
Jimmy Carter retained his world lightweight title with a 15 round unanimous decision over Lauro Salas at the Olympic Auditorium Los Angeles. Salas fought despite a cut above his left eye, and late momentum in rounds 14 and 15 did not dethrone the champion. The crowd paid 313462.38 to witness the title defense as Carter, 23, defended his 135 pound title for the second time since winning it from Ikel Williams last year.
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Jimmy Carter
Lauro Salas
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Tie
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Mexico
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Salas
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Olympic Auditorium
Ikel Williams
Lauro Sales
AP Prota
Bruins Battle in NHL Playoff Series Playouts
The Bruins upset the Canadiens 3 2 in Boston to even their best of seven series at 2 2 promising a decisive stretch. Detroit swept the Maple Leafs 3 1 in Toronto to seize a 3 1 lead toward the finals. The Canadiens hold home ice with Games 5 and 7 in Montreal while Game 6 heads to Boston.
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Associated Press
Detroit Red Wings
Montreal Canadiens
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Toronto Maple Leafs
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Bruins
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Citadel
Chicago Fight Shows To Be Televised All Summer
Jim Norris president of the International Boxing Club announced a summer Chicago fight series to be televised and broadcast on radio. Fifteen bouts will run from July 4 to September 24 at Chicago Stadium with weekly events except for two weeks during the Republican and Democratic conventions in July, sponsored by a brewing company.
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Jim Norris
International Boxing Club
Norris Esld
Preacher Roe Declines Opening Day Honor
Brooklyn Dodgers veteran pitcher Preacher Roe declines starting Brooklyn's opening day game, praising Chris Van Cuyk as the suitable choice. Roe states Van Cuyk has earned the honor and is ready, while Roe offers to pitch later in the series, noting past innings limits.
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Boston
Tigers Work Herd in Hitting Department
The Detroit Tigers stayed in camp for heavy concentration on hitting. They again showed weakness at the plate with only five singles in a 5 0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, their 12th defeat in 21 exhibition games and fifth shutout.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Tigers
Mantle Clinches Outfield Berth
In St. Petersburg on April 2 Mickey Mantle appears set for the Yankees regular right field spot. The young star has 18 hits in 48 at bats for a .375 average and is driving runs with solid hitting, fielding and base running.
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St, Petersburg
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Mickey Mantle
New York Yankees
Mantle
Opening Day Heat Lifts Rainier Clash and Coast League Opens
Opening day of the Pacific Coast League features strong pitching and high attendances. Eddie Chandler and Bill Reeder shine for Los Angeles and San Francisco respectively, as Sacramento and Hollywood, Seattle, San Diego, and Oakland post early-season wins. Attendance records set at Sacrament Edmonds Field and a low at Hollywood Measly 3825, while San Francisco draws 8158 and San Diego 8682.
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Los Angeles
Eddie ‘Chandler
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San Francisco
Bill Reeder
Portland
Seals
Seattle
Hollywood
San Diego
Oakland
Sacrament
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Gilmore Field
Reeder Wathe
Flanagan and Smith Set for 10 Round Featherweight Bout
Two light boxers clash tonight at Uline Arena in a 10 round featherweight prizefight. Gen Flanagan of St Paul, ranked fourth by the National Boxing Association, faces Washington's Gene Smith. Telecast planned by CBS.
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Cnilide
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St. Paul
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Uline Arena
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Durocher Worried Over Westrum Slump
New York Giants manager Leo Durocher worries about catcher Wes Westrum who has gone 3 for 32 at the plate. The slump reportedly affects Westrum's mood and fielding during a Denver game stopover.
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Indians Aim For Fourth Straight Win In Exhibition
Cleveland Indians, led by Bol Lemon on the mound, seek a fourth straight win against the National League champion New York Giants in an exhibition series. Denver crowds watched yesterday as the Indians won, with details from the messy AP copy noting rosters and upcoming schedule in spring training.
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Bol Lemon
Cleveland Indians
New York Giants
Mayo Plugs Phillie Gep In Phillies Spring Game
Mayo Maya stepped into the Phillies lineup and hit for a homer and single in three at bats against the Boston Braves in spring training. The Phils dropped their fifth straight, 10 to 4, as star pitcher Robin Roberts allowed 13 hits and eight runs, his first time being knocked out in a spring game.
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Chuck Connors
Solons
Jess Flores
Max West
Charley Schanz
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Chicubs Make First Big Cut
In San Antonio on April 9 the Chicago Cubs reduced their spring roster by sending Jack Wallacia back to the Springfield farm in the International League. Vern Fear also heads to Springfield with a 12–win resume from Los Angeles in 1951, while Bill Padgett remains Springfield property. Andy Varga had previously been sent to Los Angeles on trial.
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Mass
Jack Wallacia
Vern Fear
Los Angeles
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Bill Padgett
Cubs
Andy Varga
Leroy Gains TKO Win Over Jiminez in California
In Sacramento at Civic Auditorium on April 2, Baby Leroy of Oakland defeated Chuchud Jiminez of Los Angeles by technical knockout in the 10th round after a fast-paced exchange. Leroy weighed 135 pounds, Jiminez also 135, with Jiminez knocked down in the fourth and again in the eighth before the finish.
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Calif
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Civic Auditorium
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Lovellette Misses Game Winning Layup In Olympic Final
New York April 2 AP Kansas star Clyde Lovellette scored the all time three year scoring record 1888 but missed a simple layup in Madison Square Garden that could have given Kansas a late lead. Peoria Caterpillars won 62 to 60 as Howie Williams hit a 20 foot jumper with eight seconds left to clinch the Olympic tourney title.
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Clyde Lovellette
Kansas University
Peoria
Howie Williams
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Lovellette
Marcus Freiberger
Kansas
Ronnie Bontemps
Bontemps
Williams
Kansas Ace Eyes Oilers Career Plans
New York April 2. Kansas star Clyde Lovellette, a 6 9 center from Terre Haute Ind, says he will not join pro basketball now. He has AAU options with Phillips Oilers or Peoria Caterpillars and plans to pursue business while playing basketball. Speculation says Oilers veteran Bob Kurland may retire and Lovellette could replace him.
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Terre Haute
Ind
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Phillips Oilers
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Louellette
Boxer Fields in Serious Condition After KO
Ray Vields a 142 pound fighter from Washington, Pennsylvania, remained in serious condition at St. Francis Hospital after a knockout in the semifinal bout at Flamingo Arena. Attending physician said full extent of injuries would take about 24 hours to determine and estimated a severe brain concussion. Fields collapsed after Bill Wagner of Pittsburgh connected a left hook at 2 48 of the first round. he was unconscious for ten minutes.
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Rockets to oppose Colored Yankees next in big matchup
Still seeking revenge for an early-season loss to the strong Los Angeles Colored Yankees, the Long Beach Rockets meet the Negro squad Sunday at Recreation Park. Eddie Green will pitch for the Rockets with Al Zigelman catching, in a game that follows two rained-out scheduled clashes between the teams.
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Hockey scores from national and regional leagues
Partial hockey scores list shows Toronto 1 Toronto? Detroit 3, Boston 2 in a best of seven series. Providence 3, Cincinnati 2 leading best-of-7. Pacific Coast New Westminster 3. Eastern League New Haven 2, Gostan 1 as best-of-7 series proceeds. Content appears garbled with multiple leagues and incomplete team names.
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Favorites Dominate Phoenix Golf Event
In Phoenix Arizona Country Club action 32 amateurs played match play after medal qualifying. Mary Ann Downey and Edean Anderson led a strong field as par 75 proved stiff. Anderson shot 75, Downey 81, Marjorie Lindsay 75, Grace De Moss 79, Barbara Romack 78. Lyle Bowman tied medal honors with 76.
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