Wakefield On Spot Cocky As Ever
Detroit Tigers invest big in Dick Wakefield but face a make or break season after two salary cuts. Manager Steve ONeill warns the $53,000 man must produce batting punch. Wakefield boasts a .263 last year and glowers at a feud with Yankee pitcher Spec Shea after a heated exhibition clash.
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Spec) Shea
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Six-Player All-Ohio College Basketball Team Picked
A voting deadlock at centers Brown of Miami and Eppa Rixey of Kenyon forced AP to name a six man All-Ohio crew for 1948. The top sextet includes Shrider, Shaw, Brown, Rixey, Dal Zuber, and Kubiak with ties around the second and third teams among Ohio Wesleyan, Xavier, Wittenberg, Bowling Green, and others.
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Kenyon
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Toledo
Leo Kubiak
Bowling Green
Middies under pressure as district loss stirs debate
Dayton Journal writer Bob Gibson arrays a harsh critique of Middletown basketball. He notes players carried heavy tradition and fear of losing, calls for praise in defeat, and says the team faced Damocleslike pressure throughout the season and tournament. The Quarterback Club plans a banquet amid continuing fan fallout.
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Yale names Herman Hickman new head football coach
Herman Hickman former Army line coach and Wake Forest and NC State assistant is named Yale head football coach, replacing Howie Odell who left to coach Washington. Kiputh alt: Hickman’s three year appointment, arriving for spring practice, with no salary details disclosed. He may choose his own staff.
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Great Day For Notre Dame Spring Drill Opens
South Bend ind notes St Patrick day start of spring football for Notre Dame. Coach Frank Leahy guarded optimism on 1948 prospects with 25 lettermen and 150 players in camp. He warned of possible early beatings despite a mostly rebuilt squad after 12 graduations and a nine win season.
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Billikens NYU In Final Tonight
In the National Invitation Tournament finals St Louis University faces New York University on St Patrick s night for a place in the Olympic trials. NYU upset DePaul 72 59 in the semi while St Louis defeated Western Kentucky 60 53 in the other half of the double bill.
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Honor Roll Scores Restricted To Women In Tuesday Bowling
Women dominated the lanes on a Tuesday night with strong showings across leagues. Esther McGraw led the Pla-Mar Women's Recreational League with a 527 series and Norma Imhoff posted 525 for Reedy's Foods as Carjax and others posted wins.
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Pro Basketball Association Scores and Playoffs Summary
In the Pro Basketball Association of America Washington defeated Boston 76 to 42 and Philadelphia beat Providence 100 to 78. National League results include Rochester 66 over Minneapolis 63 and Indianapolis 73 over Sheboygan 70. Syracuse 54 beat Anderson 45, Toledo 53 over Oshkosh 50, and Columbus 53 lost to Pitt Altoona 50 while Youngstown 55 defeated Wheeling 45.
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Duquesne Lists 1948 Schedule With Ohio U Moment
Pittsburgh AP report notes Duquesne University's 1948 football team will meet Ohio University in Athens on October 30. The Dukes set an eight game schedule announced yesterday.
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Reds Back In Winning Column Meet Yankees
Reds win 9-2 over Washington Senators in Tampa as Ted Kluszewski and Benny Zientara spark big third inning. Ray Lamanne triples, Kent Peterson fans three as Vinther Fox allows five in five innings. Reds prepare to face Yankees in next Grapefruit League game with Vander Meer and Raffensberger pitching.
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Mets Youngstown Gain In Playoffs
Ohio's two playoff reps in the Al American Pro Basketball League, Columbus By ton Mets and Youngstown, sit one win from the title series. Youngstown beat Wheeling 55-45 behind Charley Butler's 18 points, while Columbus edged Pitt Altoona 53-50 at Springfield with Sweetwater Clifton pivot shot and Don Harvey free throw in final 18 seconds.
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Cincinnati Play Starts Thursday
Cincinnati regionals begin Thursday at Xavier Fieldhouse as Rams of Hamilton Catholic clash with Columbus Central and Miamisburg Vikings in a bid to reach Columbus. Central, Rams, and Miamisburg boast strong records and high-scoring offenses as New Concord and Springfield also host regional action with Friday doubleheaders setting up state final contenders.
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Another Win To Clinch Tie For Philly Cagers
The Philadelphia Warriors beat Providence 100 to 78 to seize the divisional lead led by Joe Fulks. Washington Capitols defeated Boston Celtics 76 to 62 to keep playoff hopes alive.
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Exhibition Baseball Scores From Latest Card
Exhibition games include St Louis N 4 New York A, Cincinnati N 9 Washington A, Boston N 4 Detroit A 3 in 14 innings, Boston A 5 Philadelphia N, Philadelphia N B 7 St Louis N B 6, York N 13 Montreal TL 4, Chicago A 6 St Louis A 3, Chicago N 11 Los Angeles PC 3. Cleveland A vs Oakland PCL postponed by rain.
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Illinois Bans Boxing Shows For 23 Days
Chicago AP report says Illinois suspends professional boxing for 23 days following Sam Baroudi’s death. Gov Green endorsed the move. Commission Chair Clarke cites tightening boxing rules. Ban runs to April 7, lifting for a Stadium benefit to aid Baroudi’s family and a Ray vs Charles bout in Chicago.
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Children Under 16 Barred From Race Ovals
Ohio's Racing Commission ordered barring children 16 and under from county fair race tracks this season. Beulah Park indicated Grove City may seek court test of the totalizator wagering requirement, while tracks fight to install totes on fair terms.
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California Mist Again Stops Tribe
In Los Angeles a rain delay halts a Tribe game as players, led by coach figures, prepare for a 12-day doubleheader stint. The Tucson group under George and Hank Greenberg heads for a clash with the Chicago Cubs amid soggy conditions and arrival of other rain-soaked teams.
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