Repeat NCAA Dream For Frisco Dons After SJSU Win
San Francisco Dons, No. 1 in defense, beat San Jose State 76-52 to extend their winning streak to 45 and threaten the all time 55 straight. Bill Russell led a tough defense with 21 points as St Francis of Brooklyn and NC State also won, shaping ACC and NIT race dynamics.
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Sportsviews Off the Bench by Jerry Nardicello
Tad Jones the Yale great and former Elis coach reflects on early football film use and rule changes. He recalls filming plays in 1916 to correct faults and notes how modern rules expand options, including longer fields and enhanced passing. He discusses the origin of the forward spiral pass and the no huddle era.
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Tigers Spur Youth Movement Open First Rookie Camp
LAKELAND Fla The Detroit Tigers begin their spring rookie camp as part of a youth movement begun after a last place finish in 1952. Manager Bucky Harris leads 54 candidates, seeking one or two prospects to boost the club into the first division. Veterans remain, including Reno Bertoia angling for a second base job and J W Porter trying catcher. Porter previously tried multiple positions in the minors.
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Franklin Five Home Tonight To Northridge
Franklin's Polar Bears, with a single win in 12 games, face Franklin-Northridge in a makeup Mid-Miami League contest at Franklin High gym. The Wildcats, aiming for a fourth MML crown in seven years, seek to halt Franklins bid. McDades team has won four straight MML games and could clinch the title by next week if Lebanon loses.
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High school cage scores brighten weekend slate
Local results span Cincinnati Columbus and region with varied wins and losses. Notable outcomes include Col. Central 82 Aquinas 51 and Huntington West Virginia East 93 Ironton 61. College action features Miami Ohio 85 Ohio U 84 and North Carolina State 90 Duke 81.
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Monroe Captures Division Crown in Close Slam
Monroe freshmen edged Franklin 51 50 to win the southern division of the Mid-Miami League. Alex Fultz led Monroe with 22 points while Don Whitman added 14. Franklin’s Ron Hollon and Bill Thomas had 18 and 17 respectively, as the Wildcats rallied in the final 19 seconds.
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Preble County Tourney heats up with semifinal surprises
In Richmond Indiana Gratis and West Alexandria vie for a district berth after Lewisburg upset West Elkton to reach the final. Monroe, trailing College Corner, rallied to win 54 47 ending the Trojans title bid as Verona beat Dixon 51 44 in the opener.
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Springboro Upsets Kings Mills In Warren County Tourney
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