City hoops feud overshadows Xavier win in photo finish
In a tense second round, Armco Triangles edge Heber Jones 44-42 for City Basketball League possession and a shot at VFW in the finals. Central State closes regular play with 57-29 win over VFW. Mokry Welding ends four-game skid, 41-28 over Carter's Beverages.
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Teddies Take 7th Straight At Miamisburg
Armco pulled away late after three quarters as Harold Tewell and Chuck Trent led scoring. Tewell added 13 points, Harold Ledford scored 29, and Armco converted 19 of 25 free throws amid 39 fouls. City League playoff date unresolved with two YMCA leagues finishing play.
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Frazier Moore Opens Gold en Gloves Title Defense
Middletown’s Frazier Moore defended his light heavyweight title with a three round decision in Dayton opening night. Two Middletown opponents dropped decisions in the early bouts James Bush lost to Earl Marburger in lightweight Willie Cox fell to Sylvester Hill in welterweight. Miami University boxers went four for five with knockouts as the Gloves proceed to 31 bouts Friday at Memorial Hall in Dayton.
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Fights Last Night By Associated Press
Willie Beltram defeated Joey Carbido in New York after outpointing him. Freddie Russo stopped Dom Amoroso in Rahway. Bob Amos beat Al Johnson in Detroit. Joe Falco won over Kapilow in Brooklyn.
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Youngstown
Jersey City
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Detroit
Bob Amos
al Johnson
Brooklyn
Joe Falco
Philadelphia
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Nixon Scores 32 in West Elkton Romp Over Jacksonburg Wayne
West Elkton toppled Jacksonburg Wayne 63 to 39 in a non league game with center Bill Nixon scoring 32 points. The victory extended West Elkton’s record to 15 wins in 19 games. In the junior game West Elkton prevailed 49 to 28.
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Gopher Ride to Colorado Selects Ward as Coach
The University of Colorado chose 41 year old Dallas Ward of Minnesota to replace Jim Yeager as head football coach. Ward will receive 8500 dollars a year for three years and 12 thousand to cover three assistants he will name. DeGroot left the field for the West Virginia job. Colorado’s board of regents met in executive session to pick the remaining candidates.
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Robison and Rozek Sign With Cleveland Tribe
Cleveland AP reports first baseman Eddie Robinson and rookie pitcher Dick Rozek signed with the Cleveland Indians yesterday. Of 37 players on the Tribe roster, 23 now have signed.
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High School and College Basketball Scores Across Regions
Cin't Roger Bacon edged Western Hills while Milford and Greenhills kept close margins. Ohio colleges including Xavier overtime win over Bowling Green and Kent State beating Mount Union highlight a night of varied results across the state.
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Armen Ingots Face United Welding In Big Garfield Gym Showdown
Tonight's top matchup at Garfield gym features Armen Ingots against United Welding in a clash of 2 and 2 teams as the unbeaten streaks remain at stake. Shartle Brothers also square off with Fairbanks Fibre later, ensuring a trio of key local games.
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Miami Club Wins Hi Y League Crown Article
Miami Hi Y Club captured the Class A title by opening with its fifth straight victory, a 67 31 win over the Panther club in the High School gym. Torch finished 4 1 with a 35 34 edge over Croix as Circle fell to Triangle 43 36. In Class B, Miami beat Panther 44 28, Croix beat Torch 42 36, and Triangle forfeited to Circle.
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Germantown Juniors Win Jefferson Tournament Opener
The Montgomery County junior high basketball tourney opened at Jefferson with Germantown defeating Farmersville 37 to 12. Phillipsburg beat Brookville 12 to 10 and Centerville edged Randolph 20 to 13 in the night’s results.
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Heavyweights Clash Tonight in Akron Showdown
AP reports heavyweight Pat Comiskey of Paterson New Jersey meets Henry Blake of Buffalo in a 10 round main event at the Armory boxing show in Akron tonight.
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Butler Star Faces Bribe Attempt Before Ohio U. Game
Indianapolis report details an unidentified caller offering Butler University star Charley Maas $500 to win by less than nine points in a game against Ohio University. Maas rejected the offer, notified coach Tony Hinkle, and the FBI was alerted. Butler won 59 to 35. The same writer allegedly previously mailed Maas a similar proposition.
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Giles Seeks Player Over Cash for Miller
Cincinnati Reds president War ren Giles says he will trade shortstop Eddie Miller for a player rather than cash if a suitable talent can be obtained. After returning from New York he noted discussions with three clubs showed interest but none offered a usable player. Miller, with six other Redlegs, has not signed as spring practice nears in Tampa on March 1.
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Open Hearth Leads Expanded in Women Bowling League Night
Open Hearth's lead expanded to 11 games in the Armco Girls' League as Hearth team members posted strong scores at the YMCA Alleys. J Caldwell and M Steele had notable figures in a night featuring multiple leagues including Women's Recreation and Armco divisions with several high game totals and standings shifts.
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Legion Plays Mokry Tonight In City League Tune-up
The American Post 218 basketball team meets the Mokry Welders at Mayfield gym tonight as a tune-up before a key showdown with James Dickey Post 5 of Portsmouth Saturday. The Legion aims to sharpen its attack and gauge local league strength in its first meeting with a city crew.
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Miami Faces Busy Weekend With Key Games
Miami, 10 wins and eight losses, prepares for a Ball State Teachers College visit in Muncie tonight and a Mid-America showdown with Indiana University in the Big Nine on Saturday. The Redskins return Ara Parseghian from a shoulder injury to bolster the lineup after a 64 to 47 victory over Western Michigan College.
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Mets Down Kautskys at Ti Sweetwater Arena
The Dayton Metropol vaulted into an early lead and hung on to topple the Indianapolis Sage of the National before 2,000 fans. Mets scored points on a showy late effort and a fan dropped in a key score as the game closed.
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Riggs and Kramer Tie Tennis Tour at Two All
Bobby Riggs defeated Jack Kramer yesterday at the Everglades Club Palm Beach to even their touring match count at two games apiece, prevailing 6-4 7-5 in a straight sets win.
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Ohio Driver Wins Five-Mile Florida Auto Race
Deb Snyder of Kent Ohio won the Florida State Fair dirt track feature, finishing five lengths ahead. The Tampa race marked a notable victory for the Ohio driver in the five mile event.
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Musketeers Edge Beagles in Overtime Thriller
Xavier Musketeers beat the Be Gees 51 49 in overtime after a 26 22 first half lead change. Charles Share led B G with 14 points while Art Mortheorst paced Xavier with 10 as Otten scored late for the Be Gees. Rivalry and officiating chatter overshadowed the Ohio Conference action.
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Newt Oliver Sets Free Throw Record At Rio Grande College
Rio Grande College star Newt Oliver, a 5 8 forward from Byesville Ohio, set foul shooting marks with 202 hits on 264 attempts and 480 points in 20 games. He excels in pace and one handed throws, aiding Rio Grande in a 118 116 overtime win over Wilberforce Church. Oliver's 209 enrollment includes 154 males as teams chase scoring honors this season.
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Pro Basketball Association scores Knicks top Providence
In a Pro Basketball Association of America game New York defeated Providence 78 to 62. National League action saw Toledo 59 Fort Wayne 57 and Anderson at 72 percent to Oshkosh 61. Exhibition results listed Dayton Mets 56 and Indianapolis (NL) 53.
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Grate Sues Kautskys Over Contract Debt in Indy
Don Grate, ex Ohio State basketball star, filed suit in Indianapolis Superior Court seeking 3161.49 from the Kautskys of the National Basketball League under a contract dated October 14, 1947. Grate had played 12 games this season before his release on December 19.
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Springboro Rallies Past Harveysburg in Warren County League
Springboro defeated Harveysburg 56 to 39 in a Warren County League game. Jim Hough sparked a late surge with nine points in the final period while Bill Marstall led scoring for Springboro with 19. Reserve play helped the hosts secure the win.
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Pirates sign Max West to major league deal
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of 31 year old Max West from San Gabriel California. West a Pacific Coast League hitter batted 43 namaste last season for the San Diego and will play first base and outfield.
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