Attendance Record May Fall in Cincinnati Finals
The Southwestern district Class A tournament finals were moved to the Cincinnati Garden to align with the Class B games at Xavier University Fieldhouse. If Hamilton and Roger Bacon reach the finals, a new high attendance record could approach 8,198, with strong local interest expected as both teams are undefeated.
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Hamilton Eyes Rematch Path to State Title
Hamilton, ranked No. 1, must beat AP top opponents including No. 5 Roger Bacon and No. 4 Springfield in district and No. 3 Portsmouth in regionals at Troy to reach Columbus and face likely No. 2 Findlay. The piece also notes Ara Parseghian being named Miami University football coach at 27, comparing coaching philosophies to Hayes and Gillman and stressing intangible qualities in coaching beyond systems and talent.
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Woody Hayes
Ohio State
Paul Brown
George Halas
Sid Gillman
George Blackburn
Hayes
Middies Redskin Prospects Start Miami Spring Practice
Miami Spring football opened with forty freshmen practicing indoors under notional guidance from Parseghian as Johnny Brickels outlined the schedule. Middle town’s Redskin hopefuls are Bill Combs, a sophomore, and Kenny Shafer, a freshman, with Ellison having finished his college career last fall.
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Question Marks Close In On Lead In Recreation Loop
In the Women's Recreation League the Question Marks are within one game of tying McFadden Electric for the top spot after a shutout of Burnet's at Broad St. Bowl. Dot Long led with 529 as Pat Watts paced Burnett's with 517.
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Back and Sorg set scoring marks as Industrial League ends season
Paul Back tallied 45 points to break the league's single season scoring record with Sorg Paper's 93 47 victory over Crystal Tissue. Sorg finishes in a tie for second with Aeronca as tourney dates March 15 20 and 22 are set. Roy Cooke 22 points leads Aeronca in a late win while other results include Inland Container Armco Gardner Board and more.
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Frenchman’s No Means Yes Ends In Cincinnati Skirmish
Eddie Burgin halted Ray Famechon in the second round by technical knockout but Famechon was disqualified amid confusion. Referee Warndorf stated Famechon quit, yet handlers disputed the call as the boxing commission prepared a final ruling. Famechon’s manager blamed a misunderstanding over quit signals.
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Defeated teams push into Ohio regional tourney trail
Ohio high school basketball reports three undefeated squads advancing toward regionals. Cleveland St Ignatius in Class A. Deshler and Waynesburg in Class B each extended win streaks to 25 and 22 games respectively. District plans create a novel playoff path with two losers vying for two regional berths.
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Geneva
Raffy Raffensberger Charms Reds With Consistent Control
Tampa AP report notes Kenny Raffensberger, a steady arm for the Cincinnati Reds, remains underrated as he anchors the rotation. Now at Tampa to train, he weighs slightly more and carries a reputation built on superb control and long service since 1947.
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Indians Easter May Miss Exhibition With Yankees
Luke Easter, Cleveland star slugger, likely to miss four game series with the New York Yankees after suffering a left arm injury and a hip fracture near the elbow. Dr. W R Manning says recovery in a week. Manager Al Lopez hopes a win in the exhibition could boost team morale for the season.
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Luke) Easter
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Mysterious Stanley Emerges as Fifth Fixer in Cage Scandal
Bronx DA charges Sol Leon Rappaport as the Mysterious Stanley in the Madison Square Garden fixing probe. The 25 year old Brooklyn button maker allegedly discussed fixing a January Manhattan vs De Paul game with Irving Schwertzberg and Henry Poppe. Kellogg pretended to accept a $1000 bribe.
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Henry Poppe
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Mohawks At Full Strength Tonight
Cincinnati hosts the Buffalo Bisons in an American League Hockey game as four Mohawks return from injury. Coach King Clancy says the team is focused on playoff contention and working hard after Monday’s practice at the Cincinnati Garden.
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Services Thursday For Harness Pilot Otis Erskine
Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon for Otis H. Erskine 75 retired harness race horse trainer and driver He died late Monday He was a veteran of the eastern circuit and drove winners in the Governors Cup at several Ohio State fairs Erskine once trained for Dr L T Cooper of Dayton and handled top racers including Angel Child and Del Jalla.
Niagara University Drops Football Schedule
Niagara University suspends football for the duration of the current national emergency due to player shortages. The school cites loss of freshmen and many sophomores and juniors to the draft, with eighteen players set to graduate in June, following the resignation of coach James H. Miller.
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Jim) Miller
Boys basketball results from Steubenville to Youngstown
CLASS A tournament play across Steubenville Martins Ferry Berea Euclid Euclid Collinwood Glenville Hts Cleve Cathedra Latin Youngstown Athens Wellston Newton Falls Boardman Portmouth Greenfield Marietta and others. Scores include Cleve West Tech 41 Cleve Collinwood 384 Glenville 61 Morris Harvey 59 Yale 69 Holy Cross 56 and regional results.
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Bearcats Draw Bonnies For First NIT Foe
The University of Cincinnati Bearcats face St Bonaventure in the NIT opener at Madison Square Garden. UC athletic director Mileham announced the first round pairing after Cincinnati accepted the bid in a move that leaves Southwestern Ohio with two teams, Dayton already in the field.
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Tuscarawas County To Honor Cy Young on Birthday Banquet
Tuscarawas County will honor Denton True Cy Young on his 84th birthday with a banquet at the New Philadelphia Elks Club. About 700 fans and players are expected. Young, first Hall of Fame inductee, lives on a Peoli farm in the county.
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Robins Repeats As Wittenberg's Best
Perk Robins of Louisville Kentucky was named Wittenberg College's most valuable player for the second straight year. The junior center scored 305 points this season, the fourth highest total among Wittenberg basketball players.
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Burgin Drops Opponent Early In Round Two
Burgin lands a left hook to the chin in the second round, knocking the Frenchman down and drawing protests as he rises and walks away amid chants of no.
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Walcott Eyes Upset of Charles in Detroit Showdown
Old Jersey Joe Walcott, 37, challenges Ezzard Charles in a 15 round heavyweight bout at Olympia Stadium Detroit. Odds list Walcott as a long shot while betting runs high on a crowded card that could set indoor gate records. Trainer Ray Arcel notes Detroit’s fixation on the Louis myth, boosting the event’s allure.
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