Tournament Berths To Be Settled Soon
The Southern Conference basketball race heats up as 17 teams contend for eight tournament berths in Raleigh on March 6 7 and 8. No. 1 NC State leads with 8 0, West Virginia 14 2, Furman 8 4 and George Washington 6 3 as contenders, with Duke’s 89 74 upset of GW boosting their hopes. Dick Groat erupts for 46 points setting a new Duke single game record.
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Triple Victories By St. John's High School Teams
St Johns High School squads swept Bryantown parochial varsity teams on Sunday with the boys 70 to 20 and the girls 50 to 23 wins. A junior high boys victory over St Marys of Bryantown 33 to 17 completed the triple, as St Johns prepared to host Westminster tonight.
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Recreation League Saturday Results and Standings
Utopians 2 Rangers 0 Silents 16 YMCA 12 Rebels 37 Caps 14 Warriors 48 Bullets 23 Forfeit by Rangers noted. Next Saturday games begin at 10 am in F H S gym. League standings show Silent Rebels Warriors Utopians YMCA Caps Bullets Rangers all within a tight race.
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Track star Gehrmann tops Wilt in 20 mile meet
In Boston Gehrmann of Milwaukee defeated Fred Wilt for the sixth time in their 20 mile meeting, capturing the Boston AA’s Hunter feature in 4.08.9. Other items note John F. Collins resigning as Dodgers business manager but staying on payroll during a ticket fund probe, Mike McCormick released by Washington, the Middle Atlantic League folding, and Intent winning the Santa Anita maturity at 12.10 odds, Counterpoint fading to sixth.
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Meyer Career Spawned A Hollywood Style Banner Story
Fort Worth report notes a future film on Dutch Meyer, TCU coach of grit and character. Born 1898 near Ware Texas to German parents, Meyer grew up in Waco and favored outdoor games. He starred at TCU 1917 to 1921 earning 11 letters, captaining basketball and baseball. his life embodies principle and perseverance as a national sports story.
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Washington County Loop Banquet Highlighted by Speakers
Washington County Baseball League held its annual banquet and business meeting at Williamsport drawing over 280 league officials managers and players. Ayasha FL Angieberser secretary measurer of the Maryland State Baseball Association was the principal speaker with C Wiegand entertaining with a humorous baseball career comparison. Harvie of Frederick served as toastmaster. Gapland led by Boots Polfenbernet won the league title. Other teams include South End Williamsport Hancock Funkstown Reedysville and Boonsboro.
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College Basketball Heads Into Stretch Run For Top Teams
The top college teams battle toward the stretch drive. Kentucky rebounded to beat Notre Dame 71-66 as Frank Ramsey scored 14 of 18 in a late run. Kansas State crushed Colorado 92-40 to stand 14-3, Kentucky 17-2, Illinois edged Ohio State 66-62, and others like St Bonaventure, Duquesne, Penn State, and West Virginia won or slipped in the latest AP poll update.
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AmericanU adds perfect record in Mason-Dixon clash
American University stays undefeated in conference play with a 71 43 overtime win over Loyola in Baltimore extending its season mark to eight victories and keeping pace with Hampden Sydney and Western Maryland at 4 1 in the Mason-Dixon standings. Gallaudet shocked Towson State Teachers 51 54 after a 16 point deficit, while Lynchburg and Washington College also posted wins in a crowded race for runners up.
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Hedgesville Tops Frederick VFW Five In Basketball
Hedgesville, led by Ashton and a sharp defense, defeated Frederick VFW 68 to 63 at the Frederick Armory. VFW struggled with passing and turnovers as Hedgesville pulled ahead in the third period then held on as VFW pressed late. Upcoming games include Camp Derrick Comets and Lithuanian-American AC of Baltimore at the Armory.
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Stanky Era Links to Possible Cardinals Trade
At the major league meeting Saigh held back on moves until hiring a manager. With Eddie Stanky as Cardinal skipper, a trade could happen sending Earl Torgeson to St Louis for Red Schoendienst. Dodgers may seek a replacement for Newcombe, facing induction, but the price could be too high.
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Scribes Dine And Talk Trade
New York writers discuss possible baseball player trades amid wartime, noting many stars facing military service. With rosters freezing and trading limited, teams like the St. Louis Cardinals weigh roster moves while war impact reshapes the market.
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