Kentucky Tops Illinois in 76-47 NCAA East Final
Kentucky, led by Alex Groza with 27 points, crushed Illinois 76-47 to win the Eastern NCAA playoffs at Madison Square Garden before 15,128. Coach Adolph Rupp praised his seniors as the top-ranked team set for the Seattle title game against Oklahoma A and M, while Loyola’s upset bid and Villanova’s win in earlier rounds framed the run.
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Viking Netters Open 1945 Conference Slate Strong
Eddie Wagner's City College tennis team opened the 1945 conference slate by walloping Ventura 25 to 2 in a Western States Conference match on the northerners' courts. The result counted as a double league win for the Vikings, starting with two wins in the standings.
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McShain Szabo Draw In Wilmington Wrestling Bout
In a chaotic main event, Dangerous Danny McShain and Szabo fought to a draw after both left the ropes and drew a warning from the referee. Szabo later pinned McShain with a body press before another brawl broke out near ringside.
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Angelo Cistoldi
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Dave Levin
Jesse James
Frankie Garza
Steve London
UCLA Wisconsin Football Series Set for 1952 Dates
UCLA and Wisconsin announced a two game football series. The first game will be in Madison on October 25, 1952, with the return clash in Los Angeles on a date yet to be determined.
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National Junior College Tourney enters second day in Hutchinson
Ten of sixteen original teams advance to day two of the National Junior College Basketball tournament in Hutchinson Kansas with two first round games, two second round championship matches, and a first round in the consolation bracket. Semifinals set for Friday and final Saturday as teams like Campbell College and Bremerton vie for the title.
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Viking Links Squad Defeats John Muir in Conference Match
Long Beach City College men’s golf team earned its third straight Western States Conference victory by routing John Muir 18 2 at Lakewood Country Club. Harold Effinger led with an 18 hole total of 75, as the Vikings posted a dominant team score.
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Cardinal Juniors Face Rockets in Sunday Exhibition
Cardinal Juniors of Los Angeles a strong semipro nine will clash with the Long Beach Rockets in an exhibition at Recreation Park Sunday. Bus Bachtelle Larry Jones and Eddie Powers will divide pitching chores for the locals with Kenny White and James catching.
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Bolanos Heads for Training Ahead of May 26 Title Bout
Enrique Bolanos the lightweight contender from Mexico heads to the mountains March 23 to begin a 15 round title fight prep with Ike Williams in Los Angeles. Bolanos will base at Soper's Ranch for the training camp as in years past.
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Referee Decision Hangs Over Fifth McShain Managoff Meet
Audiences await the Municipal Auditorium wrestling card as officials consider referee choices for the fifth encounter between Danny McShain and Bobby Managoff. Promoter Harry Rubin has three fast bouts, including Szabo vs Kayo Keverly, Strode vs Hartford, and Marsh vs London.
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Smoky) Woods
Pappy” Boyington
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Rusty” Payne
Harry Rubin
Sandor Szabo
George
Kayo) Keverly
Woody Strode
Senator Hartford
Tiger
Jos Marsh
Steve London
Jordan Nine Opens Race
Jordan High baseball starts Bay League play with a six game win streak as Torance invades Panther Jairs at 3 p.m. Bob Schwartz may miss the start with a back issue, leaving Allan Johnson or Gary Killingsworth to pitch. Strong rivals expected from Redondo Beach Santa Monica and Inglewood.
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Jordan Crew
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O B Faces Another Suit
New York March 23 Organized baseball, already sued for 2,800,000 by three suspended players, faces a new suit. Attorney John L. Finn said he prepared to move in Federal Court that Sal Maglie be allowed to join two ex Cardinals in challenging baseballs reserve clause. Max Lanier and Fred Martin filed for 2,500,000 damages, alleging antitrust violations and loss of earnings. The Gardella suit for 300,000 is separate. players were suspended in 1946 for jumping to the Mexican League.
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Cubs Sign Pope
Chicago reports Giles Pope an 18 year old Black catcher has been signed by the Cubs farm system for Visalia in the California League. The move adds a young catching prospect to the Cubs organization with future potential in the minor ranks.
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Cathedral Topples Saint Spike Teams
Cathedral High School of Los Angeles overwhelmed St. Anthony's High in Lakewood, winning all three divisions in a Catholic League track meet. Notable performances included Cathedral star Joe Macon’s 6-foot high jump and sprint double, Bill Brown’s Saint record in the Class C 660, and strong showings across sprints and hurdles as Cathedral claimed multiple titles.
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Naval Air Quintet Whips Submarines in Navy Tourney Final
In Honolulu on March 23 the Air Force Atlantic Fleet team from Norfolk Va defeated submarine forces of the Pacific 65 to 57 before 6500 fans to advance to the All Navy basketball final. Al Bullard of Arkansas and M Gustano of Florida led the rally as Submariners faded late. The Marines earlier beat the Fleet Air West Coast squad 78 to 61.
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Nap Howard Beats Jay Caldwell In Close Phoenix Bout
Nap Howard of Los Angeles earned a split decision over Jay Caldwell in a 10 round main event in Phoenix. Howard used close range infighting and body punishment to slow Caldwell, gaining the victory after a hard fought bout.
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Robinson to Fight Olson in Honolulu
Alph George Gainford, manager of welterweight champion Ray Robinson, said Robinson would fight Carl Olson, the Hawaiian Tatehoee champion, in Honolulu in May. He plans to meet promoter Bonnie Peller in Honolulu to discuss a possible title bout July 4 with Frankie Fernandez.
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Bobo) Olson
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