Come Back Big Slugger Williams Pleads for Return
Hoboken report quotes Red Sox pitcher Leo Kiely urging Ted Williams to play another year in 1953. Kiely praises Williams as a great influence on players and a boost to baseball, while noting Williams may quit someday. Pinky Higgins hopes Williams returns and Kiely aims to improve his 5-8 record.
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N. J
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Kiely
Boston
Williams
New York
Philadelphia
Ted
al Rosen
Yogi Berra
Mickey Mantle
Red Sox
Pinky Higgins
Pacific Coast stars shine amid west coast basketball debates
Western athletes like Sharman Yardley and Barksdale are cited as top pro players, while Chuck Taylor notes coast talent may rival east and midwest. The piece surveys Pacific Coast League futures, owners shifting plans, and multi-sport figures influencing regional basketball and baseball outlooks.
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Midwest
National Basketball Association
Chuck Taylor
Ewukt
Ewust
Border
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Ing Poes
Aw Ik
Bill Sharman
Asdale
Stantorn
George Yardley
Ile
Hoon
Sharman
Stadows
Bob Cousy
Boston Celtics
Bill
Cassy
Binh
Manke Cousy
Opportunity Knocks for Wildcat Cagers
Northwestern leads the Big Ten at 3-1 as Minnesota hosts the Wildcats in Minneapolis. Illinois and Iowa State find themselves tied for second at 3-2 after Northwestern's 93-73 upset of Iowa. Tulsa, atop the Missouri Valley with St. Louis, faces Houston, while Oklahoma A&M awaits Tulsa after a weekend slate. Other conferences show mixed results with top teams eyeing titles as action resumes after a two-week exam break.
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Tilsa Cams
Big Ten
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Gookers
Ilinois
Towa
Wildcats
Iowa
Michigan State
Tulsa
St. Louis
Houston
Clarence Iba
Stillwater
Okla
Hank Tha
Oklahoma A&m
Don Boidebuck
Corner
Penn
First Trace
Ihey
Skyne
Utah
Sports on Radio and TV Guide Highlights
The listing covers Rice Ventures broadcasting sports on radio and television with evening time slots. Key programs include broadcasts of local matches and athletics, with schedules noting channel and start times for viewers.
Baseball Rules Tighten Field and Delay Penalties
The 1950 season will see a moved catcher's box to a 4 inch wide rectangle behind home plate and a reduced roaming area from 16 feet to 43 inches. A 20 second pitch clock is to be enforced by stopwatches, with a ball call possible for delays. The changes affect intentional hits, balks, and pacing, aiming to curb delays in play.
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Chicago
Jim Gallagher
Chicago Cubs
Ted Willams
Eastern NBA Goes to Wire in Tight Race
The Eastern Division near title ties sees Syracuse Boston New York challenging for first with Philadelphia in mix. Celtics edged Warriors 94 91 in overtime to tighten up near Syracuse Nationals who lost to the Knicks 98 89. Fort Wayne Pistons led Rochester 105 84 and Minnesota Lakers beat Milwaukee 2 79 in Western play.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Warriors
Boston Celtics
Syracuse Nationals
New York Knicks
Fort Wayne Pistons
Rochester
Minneandi
Lakers
Nace
Milwaukee
Fail Captures Skating Crown at Great Lakes Meet
Stan Fail, 18, from Paramount California, won the Class A men’s title at the Great Lakes skating meet, dethroning Ben Bartholomew of Minneapolis. Fail took first in the half mile, second in the two mile, and third in the 440 to finish with 110 points amid Wisconsin cold.
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Eenior
Stan Fail
Paramount
Calif
Wisconsin
Ben Bartholomew
Minneapolis
Fail
Niday Wins at Gardena Midget Championship
Niday, a one legged Indianapolis veteran, led Tramwire to win the 100 lap AAA National Championship midget race at Gardena Stadium before 7300 fans. He finished more than a lap ahead of Rodger Ward and earned 1120 dollars of the 4500 purse. Johnny Tolan won the 15 lap semi main event.
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Bill Homeiar
Patoima
Andy Linden
Manratan Beach
Calif
Jimmy Davies
Pacoima
Johnny Boyd
Fresno
Ray Crawford
Pasadena
Shorty Templeman
Seattle
Wash
Johnny Tolan
Denver
Man
Johnnie Parsons
van Nuys
Nagy Wene Win National All Star Bowling Tour Titles
Chicago AP report on Steve Nagy from Cleveland winning the National All-Star bowling tournament after 13 events and passing Lr Lubarski. Sylvia Wene of Philadelphia, 26, defeats defending champ Marion Ladewig in the women’s final, with practice and retirement notes from Marchae Matthews and others.
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S.lvia Wene
Philadelphia
Steve Nagy
Cleveland
Chicago
Sylvia Wene
Nagy
Lr Lubarski
Detroit
Connie Lubworgher
Madison
Wis
Wenge
Oss
Sylvia
Marion Ladewig
Grand Rapids
Mich
Marlo Matthews
Long Beath
Cit
Sien
Sune Fonat
Bull Saumy
Z E
Levelti
Joan Uarter
Philaanighing
Fania
Chirago
Americans Reach Australian Open Quarterfinals
Vic Seixas and Treaver Trabert advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian National Championships in Adelaide. Seixas defeated Malcolm Anderson 6-0 6-2, while Trabert fought past Neale Fraser 1-6 3-6 6-4 6-? The U S pair joined Ryder Hartwig and Rosewall in the quarterfinals as Lew Hand beat Warren Woodcock 6-1 6-2 6-3 and Rosewall defeated Seeker 6-0 1-6.
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Australia
Vic Seixas
Tony Traber
United States
U.S
Philadelphia
Malcolm Anderson
Trabert
Neale Fraser
Rex Hartwig
Mike Green
Miami Beach
Fle
Mervyn Rose
Gerry Moss
Lew Hand
Ken Rosewall
Hand
Warren Woodcock
Rosewall
UCLA Best I've Faced Tatum Says Bruins Were Tough
Maryland coach Jim Tatum hailed UCLA as the toughest opponent he faced last season. He noted UCLA’s size and rough play, saying Red Sanders’s team could have beaten many top squads by larger margins if not for fearsome, air-attack challenges. Tatum downplayed comparisons to Ohio State, insisting balanced leagues vary in strength. He suggested Sanders was not losing key players ahead of the next meeting, and hinted at future tests against Maryland.
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Great Lakes
Jim Terrill
Wes Santee
Bob McMillin
Mexico City
Charlie
Don Brown
Eddie Beckman
Albuquerque
Don
New Mexico
Hedie
Santa Anita
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Hollywood Dark
Wisconsin
Alan Atreche
Dolph Camilli
Sacramente
Tony Freitas
UCLA
Troy
Howie Dallrcar
California
Southlanders
Berkeley
Monty
Gayle Talbot
College Park
Jim Tatum
Maryland
Jim
Madhel
Red Sanders
Red
Ohio State
Buckeyes
Tim
Tatunt
Sanders
Kim
Det
Hest
Southern California
Tatum
Bolt wins San Diego Open in hometown fashion
Tommy Bolt captured the 1985 San Diego Open with a 14 under par 274 to win by three strokes over Gene Littler. The crowd backed Littler early but Bolt surged with a first round 64 and held on through the middle rounds, finishing ahead of Burke, Palmer and Haas Jr in a crowded leaderboard.
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Tommy Bolt
Pity Sowell
George Buvalnts
Saan Littler
Mort
Bolt
Fey
Hele Little
Johnny Pal
Buriemo
Kroll
Freddie Haas Jr
Yom Burke
Bo Wininger
Jack Burke
Pat Bolt
Joost
Sungey
Likeahic Gene
Los Angeles
Balt
Littler
Jack Burk
Tommy
Burke
Palmer
Johnny
Haas
Wininger
Littles
Babe Zaharias Wins Tampa Open In Thrilling Finish
Babe Zaharias captured the Tampa Open golf title at Tamp a with a 298 over 72 holes and $1,000 top prize. Louise Suggs narrowly missed the crown by one stroke, earning $3,700, as Zaharias also reclaimed the tournament trophy by becoming a three time winner.
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Babe Zasari
Tampa
Maharras
Louise Suggs
Cincinnati
Miss Suggs
Zaharias
Babe Zaharias
Beverly
xMary
Jackin
Marlena Bay
Mickey Wright
Pav Fere
Redone
Rsia
San
Nee Ammteut
Three More Reds Sign Contracts for 1920 Season
The Cincinnati Reds announced three signings today including pitcher Rudy Minarcin and third baseman Charley Harmon, bringing the club to 1920 under contract. The signings follow No Man Art’s deal, the only Cincinnati pitcher from last season not returning.
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Art Ford
Cincinnati
Redlegs
Rudy Minarcln
Charley Harmon
Reds
Canadiens Return to First After Weekend Sweep
The Montreal Canadiens regain first place in the NHL by sweeping the Chicago Black Hawks and beating the Boston Bruins 2-0. Jean Beliveau leads with 10 victories, two assists, and a goal in the series, while Ken Mosdell adds a tally. Detroit and New York remain in pursuit as other teams clash in a wild weekend slate.
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Chicago Black Hawks
Montreal
Detroit
York Rangers
Red Wings
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Hawks
Boston Bruins
Chigaro
Jean Beliveau
Canadiens
Menio
Treal
Ken Mosdell
Mosdell
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