Agganis Brings Bat and Brawn to Red Sox Camp
Harry Agganis, former Boston University football star, works at first base in the Red Sox camp and is rated a strong prospect for a regular berth by manager Lou Boudreau. Other football-to-baseball stars like Dark and Kluszewski are also in the news as Kiner and Robinson discussions unfold.
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Seton Hall Extends 27th Straight Win Record
SOUTH ORANGE N J Unbeaten Seton Hall defeated Baldwin Wallace 83 75 Friday night securing its 27th straight victory this season for a new major college record Walter Dukes led Seton Hall scoring 21 points boosting his year total to 710 a new school mark despite shooting only six of 20 from the floor It was the final home game of the season for the top ranked Pirates in the Associated Press poll.
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Romack Favored in National Amateur Golf Final
Sacramento teenager Barbara Romack, 20, leads as defending champion and medalist into the South final in Ormond Beach Florida. Romack defeated Bonnie Randolph 4 and 3 in semis while Mary Downey edged Mary Riley 1 up in 19 holes.
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Andrade and Martinez Vie at Hollywood Tonight
Andrade of Los Angeles faces veteran lightweight Tate Martinez of Stockton at Hollywood Stadium in a second team event. Cisco Kid won his last main event with a two round knockout over Lavert Smith several weeks ago.
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California AAU Sports Card Night Highlights
Evening events feature junior gymnastics and college basketball. California AAU meet at Evenssy Auditorium includes Lon Angeles City College gymnastics at 7 30 pm. UCLA faces Ban Pneitic Auditorium in basketball with ticket price 230 dollars.
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Angels Trade Northey for Lynn and Two Pitchers
The Los Angeles Angels traded outfielder Ron Northey to Springfield for two pitchers Herman Besse and Alan Thie while Red Lynn returns to Hollywood on loan from Denver for pitcher Jake Thies. News notes also cover Rainiers camp additions and intrasquad results at San Diego.
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Brundage Considers Australia Trip Over Melbourne Readiness
Santa Barbara report says President Avery Brundage of the International Olympic Committee weighs a flight to Australia to gauge Melbourne's ability to host the 1956 Games. He notes officials in Australia offer encouraging reports, but unofficial accounts and press stories are negative.
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Whitfield Seeks Four Indoor Records at Madison Square Garden
Whitfield aims for four world indoor track records and a share in a relay mark as five rivals chase victory streaks in the Knights of Columbus Games at Madison Square Garden. John Downing assigns judges at key laps to time the 800 meter and 600 yard races.
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Middlecaff Homa Still Deadlocked in Houston Open
The 120000 Houston Open after 36 holes shows Cary Middlecaff of Memphis Tennessee and Mike Homa of Rye New York tied for the lead at five under par 132, entering the third round as the frontrunners.
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Vandals topple Huskies ending unbeatens bid at 14 wins
Idaho upset Washington 64 to 61 at Moscow ending the Huskies conference streak and their 21 game season run. Oregon State topped Oregon 74 from a dramatic late finish with a final overtime free throw by Tony Viastelica.
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Marcune targets big money shot after MSG upset
Fat Marcune shocked ex-champion Laura Salas in a ten round New York bout at Madison Square Garden. Salas, fighting in New York for the first time, was favored to win but Marcune earned the decision and now eyes a Boston bout with Tommy Collins after a five week wait following a severe cut over his left brow.
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Rizzuto Holdout Worries Yankees in Spring Camp
United Press reports star shortstop Phil Rizzuto is holding out for a 1953 contract of $40,000 or more, leaving New York with limited seen talent at short. Tim Bruderweisier, sick with flu, will report late. Andy Carey has a sore throwing arm and may be out about a month. Other shortstops Ray Boone and Eddie Mikis feature in spring news as Cubs and Indians adjust.
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College Basketball Scores From Across The Nation
A jumble of game results lists scores for UCLA Eastornia Santa Fiana Oregon State Oregon 74 Fecttle U 101 Portland 86 Washington St Meg'y 43 San Jose State 66 Pepperdine 7 Fresno State 6 Los Angeles Sige 09. Monterey Peninsula, Dakerefiett 73, Cincinnati Bible Seesl 6, Creighton 70, Western Kentucky 76, Gonzaga 61, Montana 60, Utah 54. Arizona State 72 Texas Texas 73, Louisiana State 82, Millsinaipel State 47. Notre Dame 76 Providence 2. Boldwine Wurlace 75, Georgetown 110, Catholic U 58, North Carolina 38. New York results and boxing notes accompany the dense summary.
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Three NIT Spots Open
NEW YORK one last review of prospects shapes the National Invitation Tournament as three berths remain.Pairings and final acceptances will be announced Monday while the NCAA field nears its last at large spots with several conference champions and invited teams in contention.
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Ace Los Alamitos Cagers in Finale Monday
Ace Los Alamitos Navy basketball players end their local stand as a unit Monday at Long Beach City College facing Kirby's Shoes of Los Angeles. George Yardley Rollen Haas Hal Uplinger and Al Roges mustered a strong 1952 53 campaign, defeating Phillips Oilers Peoria Cats Santa Maria Dukes and top military rivals as they prepare to be discharged before next season. Starting guards Eddie Sheldrake Don Johnson center Dan Roberts and forwards Jack Stone Billy Ponovan lead Kirby into a six game win streak into the SECC gym.
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Willhoite Shines in Ring Debut
LOS ANGELES CP Elmer Willhoite former USC All American guard turned boxer returned to training after a promising first ring appearance. The 205 pound athlete fought a three round exhibition with ex football player Bob Albrecqa Friday night at the Rangers Sports Carvi. Despite obvious inexperience Willhoite sent Albrecq down for a two count in the final round. decision was given in the end.
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Ledge Grass High Edges Busby High 8 to 7 in Forsyth
In Forsyth, Ledge Grass High School recovered from a 0-0 halftime score to beat Busby High 8 to 7. Both teams played tight defense but Ledge Grass sealed the game with the winning basket moments before the final whistle.
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Fraley Questions Cleveland’s Pennant Timing and More
Oscar Fraley notes Cleveland Indians had strong pitching and power but blew last season’s pennant. Yankees allegedly benefited, while extras were favorable to Cleveland in close games. Also covers golf politics, a Florida Derby hint, and a Rams coaching hire with family ties to old NFL legends.
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Purse Squabble Spurs Horsemen To Boycott Tanforan
The Horsemen’s Benevolent Protective Association votes to boycott Tanforan Race Track over purse distribution. They demand 40 percent of the parimutuel take including breakage, opposing the track’s 4-3-2 scale. Tanforan plans to open March 10. manager Fred H. Ryan rejects pressure for an arbitrary division of track gross income.
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Unions Threaten Cage Tilt Shift
St Louis University coach Eddie Hickey moved to avert a last minute change of venue for the Drake University at St Louis basketball game. A jurisdictional dispute between two AFL unions threatened the site shift, with the hall needed for thousands of ticket holders and the SLU gym unable to seat all.
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Basilio Faces Cardell On Tonight's Telecast In Toledo
Basilio of Canastota fights Vic Cardell of Hartford on ABC TV from the Toledo Sports Arena. The welterweight bout begins early evening and is Toledo's first major fight telecast. Expect 3500 to 4000 fans as local blackout limits viewing for many. Cardell previously beat Basilio by split decision. Basilio embraces the underdog role in the rematch.
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Sports on Radio-TV: race results and events list
Radio and TV sports listings cover the Santa Anita Handicap and Cutten race results, plus basketball results for UCLA and other teams. The schedule includes wrestling at Legion Stadium and Valley Garden Arena, with international wrestling on NXT and updates from KMEC and KUAC.
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Acosta Returns to Ring Tuesday in Olympic Show
Purple Heart veteran Raymond Acosta, Long Beach welter, trains hard with Manny Lieberman, aiming to restart his comeback next Tuesday in a six round semifinal at the Olympic Auditorium. He eyes distance but seeks power, with Armando Catura as possible opponent, and a follow up bout at Hollywood Legion Stadium in 2-3 weeks.
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