Weekend basketball tourneys fill season end slate
Slants from the sports desk summarize district I playoffs in Hagerstown, Mason Dixon at Catholic University Washington, and Lincoln High at Bowie State. Jim Phelan’s roster won the conference title as Lincoln faces Friday’s first round. Musselman’s Dellinger shines in overtime, Westminster nearly upsets Martinsburg, and Harvey Showe Jr previews Frederick A.C. softball in a busy regional sports scene.
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Rudolph Named Female Athlete of the Year at Milwaukee
Wilma Rudolph, 20, Tennessee State sprint star and Rome Olympic triple gold medalist, received the Frederick C. Miller Trophy from the Fraternal Order of Eagles for the AP year end poll. Rafer Johnson, 1960 decathlon champion, was absent due to flight reservations from a strike. Niagara, 15-4, tops St Bonaventure 87-77 at Olean as it eyes a Madison Square Garden bid on March 16.
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Foes Vary for County Tourney Teams Saved By Helmet
In a Miami Stadium batting cage drill, Dave Nicholson of Baltimore was beaned by a fastball to the head but escaped serious injury as doctors reported no skull fracture. He remained overnight for observation with a concussion diagnosed as his condition.
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Bruce and Beall High Teams Seen as Tough Playoff Contenders
Frederick County sends three District I entrants Bruce Walkersville and Emmitsburg into the playoff field at South Hagerstown. Oldtown sits with a 7-14 record and starts Thursday against Allegany Co class C champion Emmitsburg. Bruce leads in Class B scoring with 215 points in 10 games, while Hancock and Northern join the field with noted teams and players.
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Clem McCarthy fades as famed race caller in New York
AP profile of Clem McCarthy, once the voice of major horse races, living in a Manhattan nursing home at 78. Once vibrant, he now relies on memories amid medical bills, a vanished fortune, and ongoing need for support. He reflects on racing legends and the wheel of fortune that ended his betting days.
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Night racing eyed for Maryland thoroughbreds
A Maryland Racing Commission majority backs night racing for thoroughbreds. A bill to authorize Baltimore Raceway to host night races is planned, with Pimlico Laurel and Bowie likely to gain days for a total 276 annual racing days. A separate panel would regulate harness racing and suspend racing in winter months.
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Ohio State Tops AP Basketball Poll for 12th Straight Week
Ohio State remains the No. 1 team in the AP top 10 for the 12th straight week with a 22-0 record and 360 points. St Bonaventure holds No. 2 after a loss to Niagara, with Cincinnati close behind. Bradley, North Carolina, Iowa, Kansas State, West Virginia, Duke, and Southern California fill the rest of the ranked spots.
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Wolfpack Poised To Reign In ACC Tournament
NC State Coach Everett Case leads the Wolfpack toward the ACC tourney on their Reynolds Coliseum court. State, 15th edition, sits 14-3 in tourney play with a 26-4 overall mark, arriving hot with five wins in six. They face South Carolina in the first round after Maryland meets Clemson. Wake Forest earned a bye and opens Friday night against the Maryland-Clemson winner. The champion advances to the NCAA Tournament against St Johns on March 14 at Madison Square Garden.
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High School Rec Team Reaches 20 Mark
A high school rec team hits the 20 mark in a game, showcasing offense and drive as players push for a strong finish. The result highlights improving chemistry and steady scoring from key players, signaling potential postseason momentum for the squad.
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U S hockey coach eyes fifth with Geneva team
Geneva, Switzerland reports AP that the U S hockey coach eyes a fifth win for the team as they compete in a world tourney March 2 to 12. The coach notes potential for a European tour and mentions plans amid strong competition. Eddie Sachs tops Indy speed events as he seeks three of five classics.
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