California high school hoops yearns for a state tournament
The writer laments California lacks a state wide high school basketball tournament, arguing the long travel distances and varied schedules keep the sport from its peak. He recalls past eras, cites Nevada and CIF stars like George Selleck, and imagines how a San Francisco or Los Angeles regional finale could ignite statewide pride and fan enthusiasm.
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Tarbabes
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Sacramento
Los Angeles
California
George Selleck
Coast May Seek Rule Change In Spring Games
In Los Angeles on March 18, six Major League clubs discussed spring training plans with observers expecting a change to the Pacific Coast League rule banning major teams from playing each other in PCL parks. PCL president Clarence Rowland and coast owners attended the meeting, amid threats from some majors to quit California. The rule, effective next year, targets skimming profits from exhibitions, with rumors of a compromise to allow some major vs major games. Representatives from eight PCL clubs also met to discuss rules and regulations.
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Parks
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Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Teran Favored in Olympic Ga
Los Angeles March 16 Teran the fast improving Los Angeles bantam is a 1 2 favorite to defeat Qicy Sanders Stu Louis veteran in a 10 round bout at Olympic Auditorium Teran 18 undefeated in 15 pro fights is sharp and could win early Sanders 27 was amateur AAU champion in 1944 turned pro in 1945 his best was drawing Luther King in 1947 Rawlings is now a top lightweight contender.
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Angeles
Luther King
Rawvilngs
Boxers Draw In Pert Bout at Wilmington Bowl
In a four round amateur bout at Wilmington Bowl Pert Negrete and Pere Nava fought to a draw. The main event showcased the quick pace with both boxers exchanging sharp combinations. Fernandes defeated Kony Equen in the semi final, setting up a rematch slated for next Monday night.
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Pere Navafe
Wilmington Bowl
Fernandes
Kony’ Equen
Giant Pitcher Praises Cards
Max Lanier of the New York Giants praised the St. Louis Cardinals in Los Angeles where he had trained in Florida after a business partner’s death. Lanier said Ed Die Stanky has the Red Birds hustling and that once their pitching rounds into shape they will be mighty tough to beat.
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Max Lanier
New York Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Lanier
Florida
Eddie Stanky
Red Birds
Sawyer’s Get Tough Policy Pays Off
Clearwater report notes Eddie Sawyer of the Philadelphia Phillies enforces strict discipline at spring training. Rookie Steven Ridzik arrives late once, receives a sharp rebuke and immediate practice, then showcases fierce pitching. President Bob Carpenter supports the manager fully.
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Clearwater
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Florida
Eddie Sawyer
Philadelphia Phillies
Simon Legree
Steven Ridzik
Young Seve
Ball Park
Ridzik
Eddie
Bob Carpenter
Major Leaguers Stars in Benefit Contest Tonight
Hollywood edition reports Major League All Stars and Hollywood Stars meet at Gilmore Field in an exhibition postponed by rain. Proceeds go to the Kiwanis Crippled Children's Fund, with telecast on KHV-TV Channel 9 at 8:20 p.m. Ronald Reagan and George Jessel headline, Joe DiMaggio returns in famous jersey.
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Gilmore Field
Kiwanis Crippled Children’s Fund
Khv-Tv
Ronald Reagan
Grover Cleveland Alexander
George Jessel
Joe DiMaggio
New York Yankees
Charley Root
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Ralph Kiner
Ned Garver
Marty Slats Marion
Satchel Paige
Luke Easter
Sal Maglie
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Murray Dickson
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Fred Haney
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Gordon Martzberger
Roy Welmaker
Los Angeles Coliseum
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Browns
Giants
Marty Dickson
Pirates
Rainiers Rally Tops Chisox Regulars in Exhibition
In Palm Springs on March 18 Seattle Rainiers rallied with a three run burst in the eighth to beat the Chicago White Sox A team 6 to 3. Three Rainiers infielders Tran Wilson and Fernandez each had two hits, while Minoso led Chicago with two triples in a high scoring exhibition.
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Pirates Reserve Rout Stars in Exhibition at Anaheim
The Pittsburgh Pirate Reserves defeated the Hollywood Stars 26 to 3 in an exhibition at La Palma Park Anaheim on March 18. Right fielder Jack Phillips sparked the rally as Len Yochim and Ken Barbo led solid pitching after an early two run cushion for Hollywood.
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Hollywood Stars
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Ken Barbo
Pittebureh
Giants No Hit Cubs in Exhibition At Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs were held without a hit by Jim Hearn and Monte Kennedy for the New York Giants at Wrigley Field Los Angeles in spring play marking the fourth no hitter since 1939. The Browns also shaded the Indians while the Yankees beat the Senators as St Louis Cardinals edged the Phillies in 11 innings.
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Bob Rush
al Rosen
Washington Senators
St Louis Cardinals
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Wally Westlake
Banks Enters Speed Classic at Indianapolis
Henry Banks of Compton, 1950 champion, nominated for the 500-mile Memorial Day race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Banks will drive the Blue Crown Spark Plug Special entered by Lindsey Hopkins Jr. of Miami, joining 28 drivers named so far. Other veterans named include Jimmy Jackson, Jim Rathman, and drivers from Chicago and Los Angeles.
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iLindsey Hopkins Jr
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iBanks
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American Automobile Association
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Désert Hot Springs
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Vincent Granater
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Sugar-Graziano Bout Pending Chisox Beales Spoil Spicer Bow
Exhibition baseball notes from Fullerton cover the Chicago White Sox B team prefacing Stan Hack’s Los Angeles Angels with an 11-5 victory. Spicer’s 62 debut was unsettled by control issues amid a five-run third inning rally, while box score details note turning points and roster movements. The report also touches on boxing and college basketball mentions amid a volatile day of sports chatter.
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Chicago White Sox
Stan Hack
Los Angeles Angels
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Spicer
Angels
Trade talk swirls around Reds pitcher Ewell Blackwell
Tampa March 18 reports circulating trade chatter about Reds pitcher Ewell Blackwell possibly heading to the Brooklyn Dodgers. No official decision has been announced.
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Fla
Ewell Blackwell
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Royal Cagers Open Pro Title Defense
The Rochester Royals begin defense of their NBA title as the playoffs open. They face the Fort Wayne Pistons in a best-of-three series, with other preliminary games set for Wednesday Thursday and Sunday followed by Celtics versus Knicks and Syracuse versus Philadelphia in Eastern Division action.
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Johnson Henry Upsetter Wants Maxim Bout
Harold Johnson, Philadelphia lightweight hopeful, upset Clarence Henry in a 10 round decision and aims for Joey Maxim next. Johnson weighed 178 pounds, the heaviest of his career, and said the weight is too much for him to fight heavyweights though he desires the title and a bout with Maxim.
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