Bradley powers past Kansas to reach Western playoffs
Bradley with a 59 to 57 victory over Kansas at Municipal Auditorium earned a Western NCAA playoff spot. UNRUH scored late on three field goals in five seconds as Bradley edged Kansas 59-57. Bradley advances to face UCLA in Friday’s Western semifinal, with Baylor and Brigham Young also in the field.
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Middletown Middies season ends after Dayton tournament
Paul Walker addressed the Quarterback Club reflecting on a season that outlasted expectations, noting a late loss to Springfield in the regional, the team’s up and down form, and key moments like foul shooting leader Dick Coddington. He blamed not a lack of effort but missed chances in the final minutes, and highlighted season averages of about 48 points per game while allowing around 40. The piece also mentions future scheduling changes and the ongoing ticketing situation facing the athletic department.
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Laughter as Medicine and Campus Mischief at Amherst
A Middle Western doctor extols laughter as the best and cheapest medicine while Amherst College students face campus limits for low grades. The piece also promotes Middletown Lumber Co offering planning and financing for new homes at 1925 Central Ave. Call 23636.
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Fort Wayne Beats Chicago In Central Division Playoff
Pro basketball action reports Fort Wayne 86, Chicago 69 as Fort Wayne clinches third place in the Central Division playoffs. The item notes prior历史 results from NCAA regionals and past contracts but focuses on the Fort Wayne win over Chicago.
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Feeman Leads Akron South Bid For Class A Title
Akron South High Cavaliers lean on star forward Charles Feeman as they pursue the Ohio Class A championship. Feeman, No. 1 on Akron’s all city team, stepped up after the ineligibility of Chuck Noble, averaging 12.56 points in and 10 rebounds per game, while pairing with center Chuc Thigpen in a strong defense and rebounding duo.
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Bud” Feeman
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30-Year-Old Tribe Rookie Slugging Whiz
In a Fullerton exhibition, Cleveland Indians catcher prospect Ray Murray belted two home runs, a triple and a single in a 7 to 5 win over the Los Angeles Angels. The 30-year-old Oklahoma native, 6 feet 3 inches and 205 pounds, hit both homers as leadoff in the fourth and sixth innings and added a 400-foot triple as the eighth-inning spark. Murray’s power display could push him toward backing up catcher Jim Hogan, with Mike Tresh also competing for the job.
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Students Protest Firing of Coach
About 100 students at Austintown Fitch High School protested the firing of football coach Matthew Fehn by marching in front of the school and carrying signs demanding his rehiring. Superintendent Marcus V. McEvoy said the strikers were about 25 percent of enrollment. principal Harold Rickert noted the district would keep the school open for those who attend.
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Braves Employ Joes to Top Reds 12-7 in Grapefruit Clash
Cincinnati Reds beat the Boston Braves 12 to 7 in a spring training game. Boston used many players named Joe and relied on second line pitchers as Hedley hit well. Wehmeier and Peterson hurled. Northey was out with an injury after an assault incident in Tampa. Reds B team lost 9 to 7 to the Cardinals reserves.
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Rolfe Praises Yanks Double Play Duo In Camp
Red Rolfe of the Tigers lauds Yankees stars Phil Rizzuto and Gerry Coleman for clutch double plays. Injured Keller exits with setback after a tough spring. Musial hits a grand slam as Cardinals beat Phillies 14 to 5 in Florida. Waitkus vies for Phillies first base job while McLaughry named Amherst coach. Pirates salvage using a 9-8 loss to Giants as they tour California. Zernial benched for White Sox due to overtraining. Keller remains in Tigers injury list with more AFL notes.
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Hirsch To Lead Kentucky Quint Captains 1950s squad
At the Kentucky basketball banquet Walt Hirsch of Dayton Ohio was elected captain for next season. Jim Line of Akron Ohio received the Lederer Trophy as MVP, with Line Linville and Hirsch awarded varsity letters alongside Shelby Linville of Middletown.
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AHL Playoffs Open Tonight in Two Best-of Series
The American Hockey League starts playoffs with Series B games in Springfield and St Louis as Providence and Springfield meet in a best two out of three, and Indianapolis visits St. Louis. Series A pits Buffalo and Cleveland in a four-out-of-seven, with games split between Cleveland and Buffalo.
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White Catching Mit is Frisch's Scheme
Oakland California Chicago Cubs catchers will use white feather gloves to curb pitching wildness. Manager Frankie Frisch ordered two white gloves to provide a clear target for pitchers. He notes dark gloves hinder visibility and believes a bright glove will help. no rule prohibits the change.
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Exhibition Baseball Yesterday's Results Snapshot
Yesterday’s results list several exhibition games across multiple leagues. Notable scores include Washington 8 over Boston, New York 4 over Philadelphia, Cincinnati 12 over Boston, St. Louis 14 over Philadelphia, and Cleveland 7 over Los Angeles. Bids note registering by March 22.
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Poorest-Kept Secret Slated To Leak Out After Texas Tour
Joe Louis, 38, who retired as heavyweight champion, hints at a comeback after a string of exhibitions. On a brief Texas tour ending in Waco, he weighs 230 pounds and says he can still punch hard for a title bout, possibly against Ezzard Charles, with negotiations led by James Norris of the International Boxing Club.
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Cary Finishes With 69 in Jacksonville Open
Cary Middlecoff shoots 69 on final day to total 279 for 72 holes in the Jacksonville Open. Burke, Snead, Fazic and Ransom contend for top money as Fazic takes second with 281 earning 1400. Stranahan is low amateur at 292, while several players tie for spots with 284 and 285.
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Shift Wrestling Card At Hamilton To Wednesdays
Hamilton Special announces Wednesday wrestling at Hamilton Armory featuring Frederick Von Schacht versus Dutch How ett with two more bouts to follow. Rube Wright faces Frank Marconi in a best two of three semis while Babe Kasaboski meets Tom Bradley in a 30 minute opener. Card begins 8 15 p m with future shows moving from Thursday to Wednesday for better talent.
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Jungle Boy" Howett
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Longden Leads Hickok Voting for Pro Athlete of Year
Johnny Longden the jockey who rode Noor to Santa Anita wins the February Hickok Professional Athlete of the Year vote with 209 points. George Mikan is a close second with 194 points, followed by Willie Hoppe Jack Burke and Billy Graham in the top five totals. The 1950 winner receives the Hickok belt and a $10,000 diamond studded affair.
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District Softball Chiefs Named For 1950 Ohio
Ohio Amateur Softball Association appoints district commissioners for 1950. Appointees include Wertz Toledo district one, Settlemire Lima district two, Ulen Springfield district three, Lyons Dayton district four, Fred Smith Flynn district five, Ka jmen district six, Stith Columbus district seven, Jennings Chillicothe district eight, Dienoff Akron district nine, Rich Canton district ten, Beckett Mansfield district eleven, Warren Zanesville district twelve, Llewellyn Marietta district thirteen, Linton Steubenville district fourteen.
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