Middletown Middies vie for Southwestern District glory
In Dayton's Southwestern District Tournament action, Middletown eyes a 21st straight win as they face Dayton Fairview in the upper bracket finals. Miamisburg defeats Osborn Bath 43-33 to reach the finals, while Fairview's Don Alexio leads Dayton City scorers and Tom Roehm shines in tournament play.
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Fairmont
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Washington Senators Count On Rookies For Hitting Boost
In Orlando the Senators plan to boost their 1947 offense with rookies Al Kozar Gil Coan showing strong minor league averages. Dean Stafford and Larry Drake also headline a Batting surge from Class B hitters.
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Ker Trinkle Last Giant Holdout Signed by Kerr
New York Giants shortstop Buddy Kerr agreed to terms yesterday leaving Ker Trinkle as the lone unsigned Giant. Trinkle remains the team holdout as negotiations reached an apparent standstill.
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Lindell Aims Higher After Yankee Left Field Breakthrough
St Petersburg AP reports Johnny Lindell, who took over as regular left fielder when Charley Keller was injured, remains focused on lifting his game with the Yankees. The piece notes his role as a breakout player and potential improvement.
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Cubs Hopeful Russ Meyer Adds Nine Pounds
Los Angeles filed report that Cubs pitcher Russ Meyer, aiming to improve in the upcoming season, has gained nine pounds and now weighs 175. The note highlights his increased strength as a factor in performance.
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Chicago Cubs
Russ Meyer
Chips Down In Race For NBL Hoop Title
In Indianapolis RP report the National Basketball League pennant races tighten as Rochester ends Tri-Cities ten-game streak 67 to 50 at Moline. Anderson falls one game back after a 76 to 64 loss to Indianapolis while Fort Wayne, idle in third place, gains two and a half games.
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Tri-Cities
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Anderson
Fort Wayne
Co Medalists Lead Women's Florida Golf Tournament
Co-medalists Polly Riley of Fort Worth and Peggy Kirk of Findlay led the Florida East Coast Women's Golf Tournament into the second round. Riley defeated W Lyon 8 and 6, Kirk beat Maurice Glick 6 and 4, and Carol Diringer of Tiffin eliminated H W Stone 7 and 6 at Ormond Beach.
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Browns extend win streak with 59 34 victory in Fremont
The Cleveland Browns basketball team extended its winning run to 15 games by defeating Fremont Consolite Signs 59 to 34. Cliff Lewis Otto Graham and Lou Groza each scored 13 points.
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Electricians Capture Armco Tourney Crown at Garfield Gym
Electricians Maintenance Shop win Armco tourney final 19 16 over Carpenters at Garfield gym. Bob Stultz shines with 9 points leading Electricians while Snethen tops Carpenters with 6. Game notes highlight third quarter defense and late rally by Carpenters.
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Axe Falls On Two In Hockey Probe
Detroit AP report says NHL President Clarence Campbell expelled Billy Taylor of the New York Rangers and indefinitely suspended Don Gallinger of the Boston Bruins amid a gambling probe. Campbell announced results after conferring with Detroit Police and Michigan officials.
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Grid Back Makes Debut As Hurler With Cleveland
Cleveland Indians conduct final Tucson drills before an 18 day West Coast camp tour. Manager Lou Boudreau will leave 10 players behind, with Seerey Judnich and Hegan possible recalls. Greenberg to advise on batting. Edgar Jones pitched four innings allowing two hits in a 7 2 win over Arizona.
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Pro Basketball A A A Scores and NL Results
The Pro Basketball Association of America results show St. Louis 75 Providence 69 and Chicago 93 Philadelphia 79. In the National League Indianapolis 76 Anderson 64 Moline 67 Rochester 50.
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Kluszewski Sparks Reds Rally In 13 3 Win
Ted Kluszewski led Cincinnati with three singles and a three run homer as the Reds beat Philadelphia 13 3 in Tampa. Hank Sauer and Clyde Vollmer also homered. Kluszewski, early in his Reds career, relied on the bat though his defense at first base and in the outfield drew questions. The Reds totaled 20 hits off three Phil pitchers while Fox Erandt and Lively limited Philadelphia to eight. The club travels to Bradenton for a game with the Boston Braves.
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New Leaders Take Over Girls' Loop Open Hearth Holds Pace
The Armco Girls' League at the YMCA Alleys sees the Strikers rise to first with three wins over Varieties, while Spares drop a trip to Metallurgical. P. Jewell leads with 157 181 175 513 series as Armco reshuffles midseason and other leagues post solid scores from multiple teams.
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Open Hearth Stays First In Armco Major League Standings
Open Hearth swept two games from Finishing Mill to maintain a nine game lead in first place. Fred Waczula top-scored with 591 on 200 197 194 for the Hearthmen. Art Spruance led Transportation Traffic with a 638 as they beat Galvanized Inspection and sit in a third place tie with Alloy after two victories. Clarence Abell led losers with 519.
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Pla-Mar Women’s Recreation League Feeds Carfax Victory
Dot Long led with her 22nd honor roll score as Carfax won three of four forfeited games from the Moose quintet in the Pla-Mar league. Carolyn Kelly posted 165 179 163 507 to aid Harry A. in the meet.
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Longest shot sparks talk as Providence beats St Louis 75 69
Earl Shannon of Providence fired a 61 percent foot shot near half as the Steamrollers fell to the Bombers 75 69. The attempt is described as one of the longest successful baskets on record in the region, surpassing Rhode Island State’s 58 foot shot from 1946.
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Xavier Posts Easy Victory Over Connecticut Teammates
Xavier breezed past Teachers’ College of Connecticut in the National Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament to remain undefeated in the event after an 18 point first half surge. Art Morthorst led the attack with 12 points as Chick Boxwell added six while Xavier smothered the Huskies with strong defense.
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Exhibition Baseball Results and Golf Tourney News
Yesterday's baseball scores show New York A beating Detroit A 8 to 6 and St. Louis N defeating Chicago N 17 to 7. Today's schedule lists Pittsburgh N vs Chicago A in Hollywood and Detroit A vs Philadelphia N in Clearwater. Golf news notes Cary Midkoff and Jim Ferrier as new champions in the International Four-Ball Tour in Bradenton Florida.
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Cincinnati District Class A Final Shows Walnut Hills Versus Norwood
Walnut Hills and Norwood clash in Cincinnati district Class A finals at Xavier Fieldhouse for a regional berth. The winner advances to the March 19 20 regional tournament at the Musketeers Field house alongside Dayton and Columbus district survivors.
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Balance of high school and college scores from Ohio and beyond
A mixed list of basketball results from Ohio high schools including OHTO High School at Daytonisburg Osborn 38 and Akron Garfield 47 Massillon 24 and Canton Central Catholic 57 Campell Memorial 37. College and NAIB tourney scores include San Jose State 64 Iowa State Tehrs 58 and Gonzaga 46 Texas Wesleyan 45.
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Last Day For Spring Drills Set In Ohio High Schools
Ohio high school spring football practice must end by April 24 if started March 29, per the State High School Athletic Association. A March 22 start would require a March 17 end, with a separate rule for holidays.
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