Middletown star Smitty shines for Xavier in loss to Louisville
Middie Smith scored 19 points as Xavier fell 101 87 to Louisville. The senior raised his career total to 1 109 points in 66 games while Xavier posted a 496 point season. Also notes on 1952 Helsinki Olympics tours and a boxing history debate over Max Schmeling’s claimed heavyweight title.
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Helsinki
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Springfield College
Bob Jameson
Wooster
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Glasgow
Paris
Copenhagen
Amsterdam
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B. P. Allen
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YMCA
Sebald Shines in Lacrosse Transition at Middletown
Sebald, a Middletown High and Cornell sophomore, excels in lacrosse after converting from football while coaches favor his track risk. Ernie Quigley, once a big league umpire, officiated a game and calmed a hostile crowd with a measured call and a courteous address.
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Middletown High
Cornell University
Ernie Quigley
Quigley
Redskins Seek MAC Title Chance Against UC
Miami University hopes to clinch a share of the Mid-American Conference title as the Redskins host the University of Cincinnati in a key Tuesday game. Miami sits a half game behind Western Michigan after Western’s win, aiming to extend its home winning streak and force a tie atop the standings. The Redskins have won 18 of 24 with a strong home mark, while Cincinnati has been scoring well on the road.
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University of Cincinnati
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Western Reserve Satuday
Cincinnati
Western Michigan
Bearcats
Marshall College
William & Mary
North Carolina State
Brookps A Devils
Gloria Cleirbaut
NEA
Rookie May Win Role With Tribe In Spring Camp
Prades rumored to win starting job as Cleveland Indians evaluate options in right field. Jim Fridley of Philippi W Va flashed potential with a .299 in Dallas last season and could earn a season long spot. Manager Al Lopez seeks right handed hitting and will monitor Fridley closely amid trade chatter involving Mele Kennedy Noren Chakales Avila and Ruffing talks with Washington and national club officials.
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Ariz
Jim Fridley
Philippi
W. Va
Cleveland Indians
al Lopez
Bob Kennedy
Harry Simpson
Fridley
Dallas
Lopez
Hank Greenberg
Indians
Larry Doby
Washington
Irv Noren
Bob Chakales
Spivey Suspended for Good From Kentucky Athletics
The University of Kentucky Athletic Board permanently banned Bill Spivey from eligibility amid evidence of a conspiracy to fix Sugar Bowl games in December 1950. Spivey, an all America center, denied guilt and could not comment after the board decision. Dean Kirwan may decide on his student status in coming days.
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Big Bill Spivey
University of Kentucky
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Ken
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Ment
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A. D. Kirwan
William Spivey
Dean Kirwan
Cage Season In Home Stretch 12 Teams Sought for Two Tournaments
New York ORLO ROBERTSON reports the college basketball season enters its final stretch with 12 teams needed for two major postseason tournaments. The NCAA has 11 spots open with five conference champions and six at large. NIT selections include Fordham, Siena, Loyola Chicago, De Paul, and Seattle among contenders. Penn State may join NCAA after turning down NIT interest.
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Kentucky
Texas Christian
Wyoming
Brigham Young
West Texas
Fordham
New York University
Sienna
Connecticut
Loyola of Chicago
St. John’s
Seton Hall
de Paul
Seattle
Purdue's Me Nulty May Edge Ebert For Second Place
Purdue senior Carl McNulty needs 26 points tonight against Michigan to overtake Ohio State at runner up in the Big Ten scoring race. Iowa star Chuck Darling already owns the season title with 330 points in 13 games and aims to extend records in scoring and field goals.
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Iowa
Chuck Darling
Paul Ebert
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Carl McNulty
Purdue
Michigan
Ebert
Illinois
Darling
Northwestern
Pan American Games 110m hurdles record by Attlesey
One year ago today Dick Attlesey won the Pan American Games 110 meter hurdles in 14 seconds at Buenos Aires. The brief notes also recall past sports events including Bernard F. Oates resigning as Wyoming football coach, Frank Crespi signing a 1942 contract, and Ed Morris dying from stab wounds in a Boston brawl two days earlier.
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United States
Buenos Aires
Bernard F. Oates
Wyoming University
Frank Crespi
St Louis Cardinal
Ed Morris
Boston Red Sox
Field For Prep Tourneys Narrows To 16 This Week
Columbus dispatch reports 74 Class A and 93 Class B high school teams began district play, with about 950 eliminated in county and sectional rounds. Regional tournaments by March 15 trim each class to eight, then state finals March 20 to 22. Notables include Hamilton and Middletown as top threats in Class A and Grand Rapids and Deshler in Class B. Columbus East remains undefeated in Class A, while Steubenville and West Milton ride long win streaks.
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Zanesville
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Columbus East
Associated Pross Weekly
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Glenford
Delphos St John
Miller City
Grand Rapids
Steubenville
West Milton
Deshler
Bremen
Waynesburg
Buckeye Five Season Wrap Highlights Interstate Play
Ohio college teams posted a 114 win to 142 loss mark against out-of-state opponents this season, with the Buckeyes 17,367 to 17,739 in scoring. Central State reached the National Negro College Tournament final, Dayton eyes the National Invitational Tourney, and Wooster claimed the Ohio Conference title while Western Michigan eyed a MAC share. Upcoming games include Denison at Wittenberg and Cincinnati at Miami.
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Ohio
Bucks
Ohioans
Central State
New Young Harness Driver Tops Simp son in 2.00 Mile Time
Jimmy Fitzpatrick, 20, broke Johnny Simpson’s hold on the youngest driver record by posting 2.00 behind pacer Hal Senator. Simpson previously set the mark at age 22 with My Birthday in 1942. Allan Van Alstyne of Boston Red Sox system earned a BS in physical education from St Lawrence University.
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Johnny Simpson
Jimmy Fitzpatrick
Simpson
Hal Senator
Allan van Alstyne
Boston Red Sox
St. Lawrence University
No Advance Sale For Friday Game
Tickets for the Middle town Roosevelt Dayton District Class A semi finals and final at the University of Dayton Fieldhouse will be sold only at the fieldhouse windows. Tournament manager Bill Marquardt said all seats are unreserved and no advance sale is available Friday.
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Dayton
Bill Marquardt
University of Dayton
Phenomenal Putt Narrowly Misses Crown in Baton Rouge Open
In Baton Rouge the Baton Rouge Open ended in a three way playoff after Bill Nary, Jack Burke Jr., and Tommy Bolt tied at 281 for 72 holes. Nary’s 40 foot lipout at the 18th gifted Burke and Bolt a chance to challenge in an 18 hole playoff.
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Justice Hits 660 To Set Pace In City Bowling Field
In the Broad St. Bowl Mar classic opening weekend four squads topped 3000 with Maintenance Power leading at 3092 as Davidson Photo 3061 and Shuttle Tigers 3016 close behind. Open Hearth No 2 scored 3007 while other top teams included Carpenter-Tin, Traffic, Oakland Cleaners, Moose No 7 and Elks No 3. defending champ Bales Market finished 39th at 2838.
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Elks No
West Processing
Joe Thoelking
Davidson
Art Spruance
Jim Colvin
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Broad Street
Davidson Photo Shop
Shartles Smog
Carpenter-Tin Shop
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Oakland Cleaners Opeecvecs Moose
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Eeceeesnse
United Welding No
Moote Ma, Beri
Moose
Aes West Processing
Lion Tamers Ceeaupe
Runyan Service
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Scescees Parte Merview C.ck
Cesses Carpenter Ar
Jadaes Coust
Dovel
Ing
Christy Insurance
Balles Market
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Barkelew Electric
Cecsss
Bwcccceenececes Bikes
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Pat's Market
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Cage Results National League basketball scores
The box scores show New York beat Boston 89 to 87 and Minneapolis defeated Milwaukee 96 to 85. Syracuse topped Rochester 72 to 16 while Fort Wayne won 101 to 88 against Indianapolis.
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Notable Putts Stall On Green After Long Ride
A golfer named Nary stroked the ball with a putter toward the flag, its path over rough ground climbing and dipping until it stopped half an inch from the cup. He remained unaware of the shot’s quality until arriving at the green.
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Illini Seek Share Of Big Ten Title In Final Weekend
Illinois can secure at least a share of the Big Ten crown with a win over Northwestern at Champaign tonight, while Iowa must beat Wisconsin at Iowa City to stay in the race. Illinois sits 11-1 as the regular season ends Saturday at Wisconsin. Michigan State, Purdue, Ohio State, and Minnesota also complete play tonight.
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John Kerr
Carl McNulty
Don Schlundt
Paul Ebert
Bob Carey
Hockey Scores From Night Action Across Leagues
Montreal defeated Chicago 6 to 4 while Toronto and Boston tied 2 all. Detroit beat New York 6 to 4 and Hershey routed Buffalo 11 to 3. Cleveland edged Syracuse 3 to 1, Providence defeated Indianapolis 6 to 5 in overtime, and Pittsburgh beat St. Louis 2 to 1.
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