Unbeaten Tarheels Face Key ACC Tourney Bid
North Carolina, atop the AP poll, opens ACC play against Clemson as the NCAA playoff picture forms. West Virginia health update boosts the Southern Conference with Rod Hundley back for the Richmond tournament against Davidson.
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Early spring camp woes as clubs seek first base
Major league camps report a common issue who will play first base. Ed Bouchee may win for the Phillies while Marv Blaylock moves to outfield. Bob Speake competes for Chicago, Gail Harris is No 1 for the Giants, and Whitey Lockman joins in baseline scramble. Detroit shifts Ray Boone to first as George Risley impresses.
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Middletown Middies set seven records including state win streak
Jerry Lucas led Middletown Middies with 38 points, a new district tourney high, and 314 season points breaking last year’s totals. He set a school single season scoring record and extended free throw attempts to 182, nearing the school record for points. The team added to its consecutive victories streak and tied the state mark.
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Middletown High poised to rewrite state record books
With each win and more games ahead, Middletown High’s season could yield an all-time state record for consecutive victories and surpass the 2,154 team scoring mark. Jerry Lucas adds to his school record as points and free throws lift Middies toward potential additional tournament games.
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Central Reds Slow-Down Talk After District Berth
Rumor says Jim Clark of Cincinnati Central and Warren Scholler of Hamilton discussed strategy after Central’s 105-55 loss to Middies and securing a district tournament berth. The game featured a perceived slow-down tactic, which critics say the team could not execute effectively.
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Boxer Recovering After Long Operation In Oregon Fight
Bruce Olson a 266 pound heavyweight from Kent Washington was treated for a brain hemorrhage after a bout with Ewart Potgieter. Doctors described a two and a half hour operation to relieve the bleed and said recovery would take days. Olson's manager said he will never fight again.
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Ewart Potgieter
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Seattle
Delany Dominates IC4A as Delany Wins Double and Wildcats Cruise
New York Villanova coach Jumbo Jim Elliott lauds Olympic 1500m champ Ron Delany who wins the 1000 and two mile at IC4A. Delany clocks 2:14 in the 1000 then 9:06.6 for the two mile, with a final quarter in 57.5. Wildcats total 46 points ahead of Manhattan 23.3 for runner-up. Other winners include Charlie Jenkins 600, Don Bragg pole vault, Phil Reavis and Charlie Stead high jump, and mile relay in 3:20.6.
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NHL Scores Quick Hits From Tonight
Boston defeated Montreal 5 to 2 while Chicago shutout Toronto 0 0. New York edged Detroit 1 to 1 in a slate of league games.
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Tebbetts Sees Hacker as a Big Surprise for Reds
Cincinnati manager Birdie Tebbetts praises Warren Hacker as a potential pennant asset. The 32 year old righty arrives from the Cubs after a 3-13 season, with Tebbetts emphasizing his sinker and knuckler and urging more motion to reclaim form. Tebbetts scouts a limited pitching staff and plans a lean roster as exhibition games approach.
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Demaret Stuns in Baton Rouge Open Golf Finish
Jimmy Demaret, 45, from Kiamesha Lake wins the Baton Rouge Open with a 1-under 71 for 278 total. Peter Thomson is runner up at 279, after a soggy par-72 final at Baton Rouge Country Club.
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Mikan Loses Bid to Buy Lakers as Deadline Nears
George Mikan angered by rejection of his bid to purchase the Minneapolis Lakers on a $150,000 installment plan. Club president Ben Berger said the team would go to a Minneapolis civic group, not an individual, and Marion and Fischmann seek to move the Lakers to Kansas City.
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Dayton Hosts Middletown Rout Cincinnati Central 105 35
High school Class AA district results show Middletown overpowering Cincinnati Central 105 to 35 at Dayton. Other district games featured Worthington 74 over Washington Court House 55 in Columbus and Cincinnati Roger Bacon 70 beating Hamilton Catholic 50.
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Ohio High School Basketball District Playoffs Begin
Ohio's 1 045 high school teams narrow to 146 survivors as district cham pionships loom. Class A and AA leaders Middletown and Arcanum advance. Steubenville’s 20 game win streak ends. regionals set for Canton Lima Troy and Athens with state finals March 22-23 at Ohio State.
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Harrell Eyes Rosen's Shoes in Indians Camp Awaits
Cleveland Indians rookie Billy Harrell, 28, bids for the third-base job after Al Rosen leaves the club. Harrell went five for seven in two intrasquad games at Tucson camp and made sharp plays at third in Sunday action as Eddie Stanky’s Red Kresses beat the Kresses 2 1.
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Dodgers tie fielding record with two errors in seven games
Brooklyn Dodgers tie a World Series fielding record by committing only two errors across seven games. The feat matches previous teams the Philadelphia Athletics in 1931 and the New York Yankees in 1955.
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Celtics win first Eastern Division title behind Russell and Heinsohn
Boston rookie Bill Russell scored 30 points and pulled 24 rebounds to spark the Celtics 111-102 victory over Rochester sealing their Eastern Division crown. Tom Heinsohn added sharp shooting as Boston ends the season with five games remaining before NBA playoffs begin March 23.
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European Title Bout Ends In Knockout In Hollywood
In Hollywood Carlos Ortiz of New York and Lou Filippo of Los Angeles battle to a no decision over nine rounds. Earlier fights in Portland and Milan feature knockouts as Ewart Pot gieter of South Africa defeats Bruce Olson in Portland and Young Martin of Spain stops Aristide Porzali in Milan. Garvin Sawyer of Cincinnati stopped Calvin Butler in Pittsburgh.
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