Game Birds Plight After Snowstorm Hits Maryland
The Maryland Game and Inland Fish Commission reports severe hardship for quail and ringneck pheasants due to deep snow and subfreezing temps. Migratory waterfowl seem less at risk unless cold and more snow persist. Officials Vaughn and Kerns say quail coveys buried and food supplies hidden. farmers urged to scatter grain and sand to aid birds, with gravels aiding digestion. If conditions don’t improve, hunters in Northern and Western Maryland may face tougher seasons ahead.
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Bowie Track Still Closed By Blizzard
Bowie Md track remains shut as a blizzard blocks racing activity with about a thousand cars stalled and horses idle. Officials say a return to training and the rescheduling of the George Washington Stakes and Burgee Memorial may occur if the track reopens soon.
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Action Promised on Heavyweight Title Status in New York
World Championship Boxing Committee led by Julius Helland plans decisive moves on the heavyweight title within a reasonable time. Patterson’s six month grace ends Saturday, with possible London defense next summer against Joe Erskine if Erskine defeats Ingemar Johansson's son in Sweden. Contenders include Eddie Machen and Zara Folley among others. rankings from NBA and Ring Magazine cited for Patterson’s challengers.
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Ring Magazine
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MacPhail Proposes Four Major Leagues
Larry MacPhail, former head of the Reds Dodgers and Yankees, drafts a plan for four six club leagues. Proposes cities New York Los Angeles Detroit San Francisco or Philadelphia as two club cities and expansion to Montreal Toronto Mexico City Minneapolis-St Paul. Leagues split into National East West and American East West with several big city representatives and a youth baseball survey showing it as the fifth most preferred sport.
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Campanella paralysis stalls recovery prospects
Glen Cove New York February reports state Roy Campanella remains paralyzed in the legs after the January 28 auto crash. Hospital officials caution no precise future predictions, noting no marked improvement though wounds and vertebrae heal.
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North Carolina Coach McGuire Angered by Booing
North Carolina coach Frank McGuire, irked by fans' booing, vowed not to allow a team to be introduced as mince again. The Tar Heels beat Wake Forest as Pete Brennan, a strong All America hopeful, was booed during pregame introductions. McGuire said he is fed up with noisy crowds and seeks to curb the disturbance before it worsens.
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North Carolina
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Isis
Interest in major league baseball divisions proposed
A pastiche of sports notes and wildlife items discusses a proposed six team divisions layout for both the American and National Leagues to create 24 teams. It notes potential benefits for scheduling and cross-border clubs, with skepticism about baseball’s future popularity. Also updates on whooping cranes at Aransas and Bowie Race Track traffic challenges, plus golf tourney favorites in Houston.
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Brennan Likely High Scorer in ACC Contention
Brennan of North Carolina leads ACC scoring with 20.5 points per game and 12.5 rebounds. Busch of Virginia shines in efficiency with 49.0% field goals and 80.7% free throws. Duke and NC State players top field goal percentages while Wake Forest’s Hitchie posts strong shooting. Also notes Harvey Kuenn signs with Detroit Tigers amid salary discussions.
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Pete Brennan
North Carolina
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ACC Service Bureau
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GL State
Paul Schmidt
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George Hitchie
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Tree Sheew
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Cavaliers
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Ritchie
Porter’s Trade Sparks East to West Baseball Tale
Cleveland acquired veteran infielder Hegan and pitcher Hank Agulye in a trade that sent Porter and rookie Mal Wooder along with his wife and two young daughters toward Tucson, Arizona. Porter, traveling from Florida to join the Indians, recounted the surprising moment at breakfast when he read the headline about Cleveland and Detroit.
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College Scores From The Agsocistad Press Highlights A Load Of Results
Villanova topped Bucknell while Penn State beat Pill. Carnegie Tech fell to LaSalle as Scranton surprised Temple and Wake Forest defeated Duke. Roanoke downed VMI, Johns Hopkins edged Loyola Maryland, and Wesleyan beat Louisville. Tenn Tech routed East Tennessee and Hampden-Sydney triumphed over Lynchburg. West Virginia Conference Tourney saw Fairmont State, Davis & Elkins, and Bluefield State win. Concordia West Liberty and Shepherd also recorded scores. Heavy snow delayed a bowling tournament in Rockville extending to Saturday February 22 with Ricky Harrison Memorial Trial Tournament offering 146 first prize and 125 second, 100 third. defending champ Dave Stanifer led a 173-entry field with 33 prizes.
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Duke Basketeers Rally Over Navy
Duke's 77 63 comeback victory over Navy extends the Blue Devils' win streak to ten. Duke trailed 46 38 after Navy opened an eight point margin, then used a zone defense to unleash a 16 game run and pull away behind Newcome, Vernon, and Schmidt.
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Rumor of Kane's Future Move After Season Ends
A Midwest source claims Kane may move after his season ends or immediately if the NCAA tournament completes and the Hig Sight Ute wins. The timing would be July, possibly in March, depending on outcomes.
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Giants Move to Seals Stadium for 1958 Season
San Francisco plans to convert Seals Stadium into a Giants home for 1958 with 23,600 seating capacity and 12,000 boxes. The Giants will pay $125,000 plus 5 percent of gross revenues after taxes, while a private firm runs concessions and a city-backed parking plan adds space for 1,700 autos.
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