Linville Helps Kentucky Reach NCAA Title Bid
Shelby Linville of Middletown High sparked Kentucky with six points in the late Eastern final at Madison Square Garden as Don Sunderiage matched two free throws and two baskets. Linville’s late scoring may lift Kentucky in the NCAA final against Kansas State with seven footer Bill Spivey sidelined by fouls.
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Coliseum idea eyed to replace Hamilton fairgrounds arena
Hamilton considers a county wide vote on a coliseum style building to host big indoor events and county tournaments replacing outdated fairgrounds facilities. A 4500 seat gym is planned for Hamilton with a 1952 53 season target amid regional arena needs. Fogle shines as AP class B pick draws UP interest from Dayton Cincinnati and Miami, while local stars Lillard and Nuxhall aim to return next season.
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Wally Post Draws Praise From Ed Roush and Manager
Cincinnati manager Luke Sewell praises 22-year-old Wally Post after showing solid spring form with Tulsa farm club background. Ed Roush commends Post's hustle on double plays and fly balls as Reds lose 4 to 2 to the Boston Braves B team, with base running and clutch hitting cited as issues.
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Stetham Leads Middletown Boys Into AAU Tonight
Stetham headlines Middletown boxing at Hobart Arena Troy finals. He faces Dave Johnson of Sidney HS in novice class after quick fiveless wins. Other Ringside A C members include McGee, Farmer, Jay, and Richards with Myers and Winsor in Kramer A C entries.
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Columbus Racer Sets Five Mile Open Record In Photo Finish
In Reading Pennsylvania yesterday Billy Huber of Reading edged Columbus rider Bobby Hill in a photo finish to break the five mile track record for expert riders at the inaugural Eastern motorcycle races. Huber clocked 4:53.09, shaving five seconds from the old mark before more than 2,000 spectators. Clyde Kenney of York won the five mile amateur final in 4:58.55, with Robert Boutwell of Lansing and Claude Mook of Warren following.
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Wildcats weary but aiming for third NCAA crown
Kentucky seeks its third NCAA basketball title after a 33 game season and 15000 travel miles. Coach Adolph Rupp says weariness shows but the Wildcats, ranked No. 4, face Kansas State in the championship at Williams Arena Minneapolis after defeating Illinois 76 74 in the eastern playoff. Illinois guard Shelby Linville sparked a late rally, replacing fouled out Bill Spivey as Kentucky overcame a halftime deficit.
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Training Briefs Bums Seek Howie Pollet From Redbirds
Walt OMalley Dodgers president says no deal with St Louis over the weekend and denies offering any player. Reports indicate Dodgers seek holdout Howie Pollet while Cardinals show interest in infielder Ed Miksis.
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Jansen Rejoins Home Run Club in 6-1 Loss
Lakeland Florida AP Larry Jansen of the New York Giants, known for home runs allowed, regained membership in the home run club only to see Mike Guerra of the Boston Red Sox hit a three run homer in the second inning. Bobby Doerr added a three run homer in the sixth as Boston won 6 to 1.
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Strickland Could Start Pirates Shortstop This Season
SAN BERNARDINO California AP General Manager Branch Rickey praises George Strickland saying he has shown more than expected at shortstop and could be Pittsburgh Pirates regular. Manager Bill Meyer believed he needed to improve at bat and Strickland has become hard to leave in the lineup.
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Hoot Evers Resumes Strong 1951 Batting Start
Detroit Tigers outfielder Hoot Evers, last season’s team leader with a .323 average, began 1951 spring play showing uptick in power and production. After a slow start in exhibition games, he doubled his hit total with a single and a homer, including a ninth inning solo shot that sealed an 8-7 victory over Philadelphia.
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Bradley Favored as National Campus Tourney Opens
PEORIA Ill AP Bradley leads an eight team field in the National Campus Basketball Tournament opening night with a 30 5 season mark. Western Kentucky Wyoming and Duquesne follow with 19 9 25 9 and 17 9 records. Gradleys Robertson Memorial Fieldhouse seats 8300 sell outs expected.
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Barons Reach Calder Cup Final After Sweep
The Cleveland Barons advanced to the Calder Cup finals by defeating the Buffalo Bisons 3-2 to sweep the best of seven series in four games. Hershey Bears defeated Indianapolis Capitols 4-3 to win their best of five series and face the Springfield Indians or Pittsburgh Hornets in the final round. Pittsburgh beat Springfield 6-0 in game one. game two is Tuesday.
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Tyler Wins Junior College Cage Crown
Tyler of Tyler Tex. captains the Texans to a 93 to 75 victory over Northeast Mississippi of Booneville to claim the 1951 National Junior College basketball championship, the program’s second title in three years at Hutchinson Kansas.
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Golf Pro Switches Salem Club Assignments
Lester Johnson, formerly golf pro at Akron Lake Forest, becomes Salem Country Club’s new pro. He succeeds Andy Moesary, who takes a permanent job at the St. Petersburg Sunset Club.
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Hayes Starts Remodeling Job At OSU In Spring Practice
Coach Woody Hayes begins his remodeling job at Ohio State University as spring practice starts Tuesday. He plans to install the single wing formation from Miami University era. About 100 to 150 players expected, including Vic Janowicz and Richard Doyle, with Tony Curcio favored for quarterback. Six weeks of practice end May 12 with intr a squad game.
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Luisetti’s Squad Wins AAU Crown in Denver Final
Hank Luisetti coached the San Francisco Stewart Chevrolets to the 76 to 55 victory over Fort Collins Collegians in the 44th National AAU Tournament final. The former Stanford star guided the champions to the title on Saturday night in Denver.
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Marietta Crew Loses to Tampa on Hillsborough Mile
Marietta College was defeated by the University of Tampa crew by two lengths on the Hillsborough River mile course. The winning time was five minutes 33 seconds, with Marietta finishing about five seconds behind.
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Yankees Confidence Grows as Rookie Crop Strengthens Team
Los Angeles AP reports Casey Stengel remains confident the Yankees will win again despite rough West Coast games. Highlighting a strong rookie class led by Mickey Mantle and Gil McDougald, the champs project continued veteran power from DiMaggio Reynolds and Rizzuto.
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Eddie Collins dies at 63 Hall of Fame second baseman
Edward Trowbridge Collins known as Eddie Collins, 63, star of baseball for 45 years and Hall of Fame vice president of the Boston Red Sox, died at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital after a heart condition. He broke in with the Philadelphia Athletics in 1906, joined Tom Yawkey’s Red Sox, played in six World Series, and held lasting records for games, putouts, assists, and chances.
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Hockey scores from National League games
New York defeated Chicago 5 to 2, Toronto beat Detroit 1 to 0, Boston shutout Montreal 5 to 0.
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Eddie Collins Scout Career Highlight Dies at Col
Eddie Collins, noted as the best scout in baseball, died yesterday. He spent his final days in Boston, with Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey sending him to evaluate Ted Williams and Bobby Doerr, the only two players he scouted for the team.
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Doering Nears His First Top Golfing Crown
Arthur Doering 34, a Richmond, Virginia based pro and former Stanford star, led the Greensboro Open after three rounds at Starmount Forest. He held a four stroke edge over Jackie Burke of Houston, with Burke carding a 67 and $10,000 best round so far. Burke faced a protest before the final round.
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Coaches to Discuss Basketball Gambling in Minneapolis
The National Association of Basketball Coaches opens their annual meeting with a session on preventing gambling in college basketball. Over 200 coaches attend, aligned with the NCAA finals.
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Toledo Women Lead In State Pin Meet
Cincinnati AP report says Toledo team topped the Ohio Women's Bowling Tournament at Kneisel's Alleys Toledo, 2,914 pins. Joan Beauty Shop of Cincinnati placed second with 2,881 pins, Yorkeshire Cincinnati tallied 2,851, and Rathebun Cartage Toledo and Kurlesman Insurance Cincinnati tied at 2,849.
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Four Indians Waging Fight For Two Infield Positions
Cleveland's Indians, fresh from a four game Coast League run, jockey for two infield spots as Al Lopez weighs four players for left and right field duties. Dale Mitchell Bob Kennedy Orestes Minoso and Harry Simpson post strong batting lines, with Minoso at .403 and Kennedy at .352 while Rosen leads with .457. Early Wynn and Bob Feller bolster the rotation as San Diego hopes for more Tribe help under the two year Padres pact.
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