Red Wings and Maple Leafs Open Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Detroit Red Wings face the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round while the Montreal Canadiens battle the Boston Bruins. Detroit seeks a second consecutive cup as Benny Weit and Leo Reise return from injuries. Bruins carry late-season momentum with 10 wins in 12 games, Fleming Mackell sidelined. Both series are best of seven.
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Detroit Red Wings
Toronto Maple Leafs
Montreal Canadiens
Boston Bruins
Red Wings
Jack Adams
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Wings
Benny Weit
Leo Reise
Montereal
Bruins
New York Rangers
Canadiens
Fleming Mackell
Hoodlum Purge in Boxing Under Way
CHICAGO March 25 AP An interstate pact between Illinois and New York athletic commissions aims to purge boxing of hoodlum elements. The mutual recognition of suspensions and contracts covers managers boxers and promoters. The deal sets six month periods to defend world titles or face forfeiture.
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Illinois
New York
Athletic Commissions
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Robert K. Christenberry
D'lnois Commission
Christenberry
Carter Near Peak For Salas Title Fight
Lightweight Jimmy Carter said he is near peak form for his World title defense against Lauro Salas in Los Angeles on April 1. Carter began sparring this week and expects to reach the 135 pound limit easily. Salas, the challenger, is a lighter punching fighter from Los Angeles.
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Ford wins Jacksonville Open as Snead forfeits playoff
Doug Ford claimed his first major victory at the Jacksonville Open after Slammin Sam Snead forfeited the 18 hole playoff. Ford and Snead both finished 280 after 72 holes with Ford earning 2000 dollars to Snead’s 1400. The tied leaders drew the playoff yesterday but Snead declined to continue citing a favorable ruling on an out of bounds shot.
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Claris
Ben Julies Boros
Trojan discus prodigy Iness eyes 199 foot mark
Los Angeles March 25 USC star Sim Iness, a 6 foot gincl junior, is predicted to push the discus to 199 feet this Olympic year by coach Hig Mortensen. Iness recently threw 182 feet 5 inches in a San Diego State meet, surpassing the American record and the national college mark. Gordien, rival from Los Angeles Athletic Club, also tops the 170s as both vie for Olympic berths.
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Illini and Jayhawks Favored in NCAA Semifinals Showdown
In Seattle, Illinois and Kansas, led by Clyde Lovellette, are firms to reach the semifinals of the NCAA tournament. Santa Clara and St John’s loom as potential shocks while teams like Kentucky and Kentucky’s organizers eye the western crown.
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Chavez Favored in Olympic Fight
Los Angeles report says Carlos Chavez a 3.5 to 1 favorite over Lou Williams in a one round main event at the Olympic Auditorium tonight. Both are lightweight contenders with Chavez returning from a recent operation and having fought Chu Chu Jiminez twice. Williams has been idle for six months and relies on close, hard punching.
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Fights Last Night In Various Locations Reported
A censored sports wire reports last night’s boxing results with multiple names and scores across cities including Washington Altimors Boston Banco h, and Utah. Notable bouts feature Clarence Hardie outpointed, Tillie Jamies knocked out, Rex Lada cutpointed, and Card details vary by locale.
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Olympic Cage Scramble Counts 10 Teams in Race
columnist Fred Delano maps a sprawling path to the U S Olympic basketball squad, detailing NIT and NAIB champions, AAU titans, and NCAA winners. He lists games from Seattle to New York, with matchups among St Johns, Illinois, Kansas, Santa Clara, LaSalle, Peoria, Phillips 66, and others, culminating in an Olympic selection after seven or more seesaw bouts.
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Frick Predicts Coast Majors Within Five to Ten Years
Los Angeles March 25. Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick says the Pacific Coast League will become a third major league within five to ten years. PCL President Clarence Rowland agrees, predicting major league status before the National League accepts.
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Dillinger Sold to Sacramento Solons
UP reports Chicago White Sox sold third baseman Bob Dillinger, 33, to the Sacramento Solons for 10000 dollars and a yet unnamed player. The deal sends the unnamed player to the White Sox Memphis farm club. Dillinger, a nine year major league veteran, batted .301 in part time duty last season.
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Stars and Angels Resume Feud in Exhibition Clash
Fullerton March 25 rivalry resumes as Hollywood Stars meet Los Angeles Angels in an exhibition. Manager Stan Hack plans to use Angel pitchers Ed Chandler and Bob Crane with Stars’ Lee Anthony and Harry Fisher. USC Trojans beat Angels 65 in 10 innings. Anaheim camp ends with 9-5 loss to Pirates Reserves. Chuck Conners bruised hand shows no fracture per X-ray.
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Compton JC Tennis Team Falls 7 2 in Practice Match
Santa Ana JC defeated Compton College 7 2 in a practice match at Santa Ana. Five of six singles were won by Santa Ana with doubles Tate Paulson and Merker, and Martinez etc. The readable results show SA dominance in singles and a tight finish in several sets.
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Card Hurlers The Talk of Spring Drills
Pro veteran Lanier notes Cardinals pitching, 16 games 47 runs allowed 2.94 era with several shutouts. Schmidt and Mizell combine to hold Phillies to two hits. Yankees, Cubs, Reds, and Dodgers exhibit spring form as rosters shuffle in Grapefruit League action and standings.
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Durocher Sticks
PHOENIX ARIZ March 25 Dave Williams will open at second base for the National League champions Leo Durocher announced. Williams is not hitting well but the manager believes he is the best option and there is no close challenger for the position.
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Jordan J. JVs Top Paramount In Three-Run Third
Jordan High junior varsity baseball defeated Paramount 7-5 yesterday on the losers’ diamond. Jordan J. JVs scored six runs in the third inning sparked by strong hitting and a small rally. Pitchers Mike Nelson and Rex Simon shared mound duties for the Panthers. Line score and batteries listed as Barnes and Banderela.
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