NCAA Forecasts Clean Bill of Health for Bowl Contests
Los Angeles March 4 AP The NCAA president says a post season bowl games survey should yield a clean bill of health and that conferences will keep bowl contests if they are beneficial. USC professor Hugh Willett heads the survey while ACE codes face enforcement limits and ACC/other accrediting agencies show stance limits.
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Burke Nabs Third in Row in Baton Rouge Penant
Burke Jr., the Houston hoop star turned golf contender, won the $10,000 Baton Rouge tournament after a wild finish. He outplayed Bill Nary and Tommy Bolt in an 18-hole plus sudden-death playoff, securing $2,000 top prize with a 20-foot birdie on the second playoff hole.
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Illini Crown Big Ten Title in New York Victory
In New York on March 4 the Illini clinched the Big Ten championship by beating Northwestern 95 to 74. Wisconsin upset Town 78 to 75, leaving Illinois with 12 wins in 13 conference games and a two game lead. A Saturday win would match last year’s 14-4 mark and secure an NCAA bid.
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Fappe First Angel Training Casualty
SEULLERTON Maren 4 MB reports Elvin Tappe, Los Angeles Angels rookie, suffered a badly bruised hand after a foul during practice. Manager Sian Hack said Tappe will be out several days and may miss the first intra squad game today.
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Stars Pirates Open Practice Tilts
In Anaheim on March 4 the Hollywood Stars meet the Pirates B team in a four day series opener. Manager Fred Haney says the games will run weather permitting through Friday to give youngsters a chance to display their wares.
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Wooden Hankering for Change in Jobs
UCLA coach Johnny Wooden contemplates a future move as he leads the Bruins into a PCC title playoff against Washington. The piece notes his possible departure if a major university offers a higher basketball job, despite his current success and family life in Westwood. It highlights Wooden’s praise for players Don Johnson and Jerry Norman and cites Washington stars Bob Houbreys and Frank Guisness as top opponents.
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Wildcats Top AP Poll Again With 22th Streak
Kentucky Wildcats named top college basketball team in the final AP poll for the third time in four years after a 44 43 SEC tournament win over LSU and a 22 game winning streak. ILinois Kansas State and others follow in the final rankings.
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Cats Illini Lead Week's UPI Basketball Rankings One-Two
New York on March 4 United Press reports Kentucky and Illinois atop the weekly college basketball rankings, with Kansas State slipping only one point behind due to Kansas. Kentucky holds 27 first place votes and 331 points, Illinois 3 firsts and 291 points. Distributed among other teams are notable mentions including Louisville, Dayton, Holy Cross, and UCLA, with several other programs earning places in the top 10.
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Saddler in Dutch Again in Montreal Ring Fallout
In Montreal on March 4, featherweight Sandy Saddler was disqualified between rounds three and four for roughhousing against Arment Savoie. The bout sparked a major melee with police and ringside fans, prompting a planned meeting of the Canadian Athletic Commission. Saddler had previously faced suspension by the New York State Athletic Commission for a rough bout with Willie Pep, with Pep’s license later revoked in New York.
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Dunlap Enters Heavy Picture in San Francisco Fight
In San Francisco on March 4 Bob Dunlap of Oakland emerged as a serious heavyweight contender with a unanimous decision over Cesar Brion after ten rounds. Dunlap, 182 pounds, knocked Brion down in the second and ninth rounds and withstood Brion’s tenacious effort, a notable victory for an underdog.
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Olympic Club Relays Field Grows With Denver Invite
The Olympic Club Winged-O enters the Long Beach Relays with a strong Pacific Coast lineup led by Bud Held and Vincent, plus vaulters Walt Vinson and George Mattos. San Francisco bolsters the field with Ted Ruprecht and Mel Martin among others, while Argentine star Richard Heber joins Tempe entrants. About 500 top athletes are set, with trials at 12:30 and finals starting at 1:40 on Saturday.
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Repeat Cafe Brawl Rematch Set At Olympic Auditorium
Aragon and Salas meet tonight in Los Angeles at the Olympic Auditorium in a rematch after a cafe brawl last December. The welterweight Aragon and featherweight California champ Salas weigh near catch weights with Aragon aiming 138 and Salas trying 131. State law caps the spread at seven pounds. The bout is not a publicity stunt, with a near full house expected and promoters charging a $5.50 ringside top.
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Pitt Holdout Warned On Or Else Contract
SAN BERNARDINO March 4 AP Pittsburgh Pirate officials say Pitcher Jim Walsh will be placed on waivers first if he does not accept his 1952 contract today. The veteran right hander is a definite holdout and is offered about $10,000. If claimed he would go to the minor leagues. Meanwhile Pirates sign Murry Dickson for about $25,000. Ralph Kiner remains outside the fold.
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al Tourney Under Way at Terminal Island Bowl Playoffs
Action starts today in the With Naval District basketball playoffs at Terminal Island. The winner advances to the national championship tournament in San Diego March 10 to 12. Los Alamitos Naval Air Station Air Raiders had a first round bye and meet the San Diego Naval Air Station USS Rogers winner tomorrow at 2 p.m. George Stanich, ex UCLA star, and John Arndt, ex Loyola forward, have joined the Air Raiders and will play at Terminal Island.
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Tobins Cop Padres' Intrasquad Game
In Ontario on March 4 the Padres held an intrasquad game as Lefty O'Doul marked his sixth birthday. Jackie Tobin's team beat Frank Kerr's nine 3 to 0 aided by Willie Luna pitching four no hit innings. Luna is on loan from Ti Juana.
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UP Selects AA Quintet
The United Press announces its 1951-52 All-America basketball team chosen by over 200 writers and broadcasters. selections include Clyde Lovellette of Kansas Dick Groat of Duke Chuck Darling of Iowa Cliff Hagan of Kentucky and Mark Workman of West Virginia. Lovellette leads major college scorers with 26.4 ppg.
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Pro Basketball Scores From The Associated Press
The Baltimore team posted 69 points in a game against Rochester SS while Wilkes Barre defeated Bridgeport 101 to 11 in a memorable scoring gap.
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Wings Near Fourth Flag
The Detroit Red Wings moved within one victory of a fourth straight NHL title after a 3-2 comeback win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Led by coach Tommy Tran, Detroit extended its lead to 17 points over the Montreal Canadiens with nine games left. Only Boston and Montreal have achieved four consecutive pennants in NHL history.
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Beavers Welcome Two New Beavers at Portland Camp
Riverside March 4 Beavers greet outfielder Granville Gladstone and shortstop Frankie Austin as latest arrivals at the Portland Beavers camp. The pair reached the camp yesterday after playing a season in Panama.
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