Tri-County League sets April 24 opening date
The Tri-County League, after its March 18 meeting, votes to begin play on April 24 with ten returning teams. A new rule requires each team to file written ground rules in the secretary’s office by the Saturday before the opening game. Daylight games are preferred unless McCurdy Field lighting is improved. Rarence Dorsey is re elected president with Beard as vice president and Rose's Tavern noted.
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Rarence Dorsey
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Beard
Rose's Tavern
Bayer Takes Early St Pete Open Lead In Golf
George Bayer fired a 69 to seize a four stroke lead at the halfway point of the St Petersburg Open golf tournament in Florida. Bayer 66 69 185 total tied his 1957 pace, while Cary Middlecoff later won the event. Lionel Hebert shot 73 and remains within reach. Fred Baas also carded 69 as course conditions improved after heavy rain.
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Gleneacles
Till
Cary Middlecoif
Lionel Hebert
Lafayette
Lakewood Co
Fra Fieck
Los Angeles
Crystal Riser
Fred Baas
Walkersville Lions dominate county rivals in state title run
The Walkersville Lions, Maryland Class C champions, posted large wins across the season with Linton and Smith leading scoring. Key results include 79 65 91 86 and a decisive march toward the state final, culminating in a state championship claim.
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Walkersville Lions
Maryland
Walkersville
Ron Linton
Ron Smth
Alkersville
Pooles
Francis Scott Key
Chamr Dorsey
Branswick
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Ken Eaves
Braoeburg
Jan Liners
Oli Linton
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Ohio State Beats California in NIT Finals Showdown
Ohio State, led by All American Jerry Lucas, dominated California 67 to 40 in the NIT final. Lucas scored 16 points and was named MVP amid a strong sophomore core including Mel Nowell and John Havlicek, while Oscar Robertson paced California with 32 in the consolation loss to NYU.
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Ohio
Mets
Aeve Doman
Jerry Lucas
Mel Nowell
John Hayicek
Totes
Middletown
Cincinnati
Oscar Robertson
Lucas
TS Eton
Bears
Pick Dought
S It
Bill McClintocks
New York University
Walkersville Captures Class C Title With 62 53 Win
Ron Smith led Walkersville with 21 points as the Lions defeated Poolesville 62-53 at Cole Fieldhouse to claim the Class C state championship. Ron Linton added 17, and Dorsey contributed strong defense on Poolesville’s Howie Lyles.
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Ron Smith
LIONS
Walkersville
Poolesville
Cole Fieldhouse
College Park
Sim
Ersifle
IL Smith
Ron Dorsey
Ron Linton
Smith
Bill Talley
Carroll County
Bladensburg
Tommy Barrett
Jay Buckley
Surrattsville
Jesse McLain
Surransville
Beard
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Duncan
T. Smith
Laston
Cnet
Shelton
R. Smith
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NCAA to Hold Wrestling at College Park
The 30th annual NCAA wrestling championships will be staged at College Park Maryland with over 300 entrants from about 100 colleges over three days. Oklahoma State seeks title defense as a dominant force while Penn State and others look to challenge in Maryland.
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College Park
University of Maryland
Iowa
Cole
Oklahoma State
Oklahoma
Iowa State
Meankato State
Minn
Penn
Penn State
Ide O
Maryland
Cornell
Orioles Cut Four Players in Miami Move
AP reports the Baltimore Orioles reassigned four players to Miami and the International League. Infielder Jim Finican, outfielder Bob Riedel, catcher Roger McCardell, and pitcher Art Kay were moved. Three others Al Nagel Fred Valentine and Bob Laerme were sent to work out with the Reading farm system. Riedel from Ferndale Maryland showed a promising batting stroke but lacks professional experience and is slated for Clase C or D development.
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Miami
Baltimore Orieoles
Jim Finican
Bob Riedel
Roger McCardell
Art Kay
al Nagel
Fred Valentine
Bob Laerme
Baltimore
Riedel
Ferndale
Paul Richards
Terp Nine Opens March 29 with Dartmouth Game
Maryland’s 1950 baseball season opens March 29 at Shipley Field versus Dartmouth. Coach Shipley enters his 37th year guided by returning All-ACC players Don Santo and Frank Copper, with a strong infield and notable outfield leadership. Supporting pitchers include Barrett, Shaffer, and Rogers as theTerps seek to rebound from a fourth-place ACC finish last season.
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Dick Reitz Clarke
Bertz
Johns Hopkins
Don Santo
Frank Copper
Santo
Copper
Don Brown
Bill Trust
Trust
Jack Jackson
Phil Rogers
Rogers
Joe Andreone
George Klinedinst
John Barrett
Andreone
Kimedinst
Barrett
Homore
David Cherry
Gteen
George Shaffer
Jack Rogers
Charles Marshburn
Sihker
George Crouse
William McHargue
Reitz
Richard Bowie
Northwestern High
Lawrence Kurom
John Carroll
Frank Martz
Frederick
Kupper
Martz
Coach Emphasizes Aims and Team Spirit
Coach Bill Talley outlines a goal driven season with a 62-53 win fueling the push for a state crown. He praises a balanced lineup, eight seniors, and a strong junior nucleus plus community support from Walkersville area as key to future success.
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Bill Talley
Foner
Bill Shelton
Rod Hooper
Nun
Walt Nehis
Jim wMeburg
Ken Eaves
Ron Linton
Ben Dorsey
Gary Beard
Walkersville
Moodsboro
New Midway
Ladiesburg
Washington K of C Interscholastic Basketball Title Chance
In Washington a K of C interscholastic basketball championship event is mentioned with scores noting 57 to 35 in Racine Wisconsin at Catherine’s. Details are fragmentary but indicate a regional competition outcome. Local teams and organizers are referenced.
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K of C
Catherne’s
Racine
Wis
Bradley players lead National Invitation Team selections
Two Bradley sophomores Mack Herndon and Caz Quens headline the AP all invite team. Other honorees include Sam Sith Bona Venture Gary Roggerburk and Davyson sopho more. The 23rd NIT featured strong attendance as Bradley reached the final against Providence, with coach Chuck Osborn praising Wilkinson and the team's 82 points in four games.
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Don Weiss
Associated Press
New York
Mack Herndon
Caz Quens
Lenny Ilkens
Owens
Sam Sith
Bonaventure
Gary Roggerburk
Davyson
Niftory
Bradiey
Providence
Bradley
Chuck Osborn
Wilkenson
Bradley Bears Triumph in NIT Run Behind Key Veterans
A senior from Brooklyn and a 6 foot 0 inch, 175 pound guard led Bradley with steady playmaking and defense as Herndon, a 65, 195 pound sophomore from Chicago, and Owens, a 60, 195 pound guard from Galecburg, fueled the charge. In the final, Bradley defeated St Bonaventure 82-71 with Herndon posting 26 points and 13 rebounds and Owens adding 24 points. The trio excelled during the last six games as Chet Walker could only contribute sporadically, and Providence nerves were cracked by playmaking and scoring bursts.
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Milkens
Herndon
Chicago
Owens
Wope
Galecburg
Til
Radley
Chet Walker
Bradley
St Bonaventure
Providence
Puay
College scores and matchups recap from early NCAA games
Ohio State and others posted results in California and New York brackets. Cincinnati defeated by New York University, while Providence topped Utah State 99 to 33 as MIT faced Bradley and other fortunes tracked.
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New York
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