Basketball Reaches Its Peak Tonight
The Associated Press reports on March madness as the NIT opens in New York with St John’s and St Joseph’s in first round action. NCAA big and small tournaments, NAIA, and key regionals unfold with Seattle Idaho State Cincinnati Baylor leading the charge and Friday games shaping the field.
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Williams Might Wear Hard Hat
SARASOTA, Fla. Ted Williams may not plan to fight an American League rule requiring protective headgear for batters. The 39 year old slugger has been trying out a helmet prototype inside his regular cap. Williams has long opposed space helmets and questions the mandate despite AL President Wil Harridge ordering umpires to report any player who refuses a helmet.
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Ottawa High track roster primed for season with 12 returnees
Ottawa High School announces a 65 strong track squad led by 12 returning lettermen including George Small Jay Haggard Larry Fisher and Roger Schmanke. Coach Orris Cox targets strong performances from weight men and pole vault star Schmanke who finished first in state and second nationally in Junior Olympics. The team faces a challenging schedule starting March 26 with an inter squad meet and continuing through April and May across multiple meets including the Kansas Relays and state meet in Manhattan.
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Sign Up To Play In Benefit Exhibition
The Ottawa businessmen's All-Star team roster grows as they prepare for Saturday night's Heart Fund benefit at Wilson Field House. They will meet Peck's Good Girls in the opening game.
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NCAA First Round and Related Scores Report
NCAA first round results list Wyoming 61 Idaho State 72 and Arizona State 68 in Tempe. College quarterfinals show Wheaton 81 Chapman 64 and South Dakota 63 Routhwear Bo 58. Additional results include St. Michaels 84 Grambling 76 and Georgetown 92 Pacific Lutheran 91 in overtime.
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Lawrence Coach Struck by 12-Pound Shot
Lawrence High School basketball coach Max Rifle was struck in the face by a 12-pound shot tossed by a student during track practice. He suffered a mild concussion chipped teeth and lacerations and a hospital stay of about three days.
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