Dim Prospects For Phoenix Class A Cage Title Race
Class A title hopes dim for Phoenix area teams as opening round of the tourney at the University of Arizona begins. Mesa hosts Phoenix Tech in a key first round while North Phoenix and Phoenix Union draw opening day matchups. West Phoenix faces Glendale as a dark horse test. North Phoenix’s recent 50-37 win over the Coyotes and 59-33 win over the Badgers set pace, Amphitheater and Prescott area teams falter, and St Mary’s ends season against Phoenix Indians.
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College basketball results from Associated Press roundup
A sprawling AP led tally lists college games across the nation with multiple te nt overtimes and close verdicts. Notable scores include Bonaventure 53 Canisius 51 in two overtimes, West Virginia 53 Princeton 54, Hartwick 68 LaSalle 74, and Cincinnati 65 Syracuse 46.
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Cy Young Improves While Hospitalized in Dennison
Denton Cy Young, the famed pitcher credited with the most career wins, was reported feeling a little better today while recovering from a liver ailment at Dennison Hospital. Attending physician Dr. William Roche said Young, 82, remained weak but showed slight improvement after his admission on Saturday.
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Ambers Armfield Wright reunite for Phoenix boxing night
Lou Ambers will referee a double main event featuring Henry Armstrong and Chalky Wright at Phoenix Madison Square Garden. Ambers recalls past rivalries and three-division champ status with Armstrong, while Wright recently claimed a title in 1941. Nearby notes discuss early Giants future books and roster guesses for 1950.
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UCLA Seeks Coast Title as PCC Playoffs Near
UCLA clinched the Southern Division by beating Stanford and California as Washington State needs one more win to seal the Northern crown. Oregon State could influence the playoff field if it drops both games with Washington while Idaho shows strength in battles with Washington and a possible tie for third. Bill Sharman trails Hank Luisetti for the Southern scoring record, needing 29 points to break the mark of 232.
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Golf Pairs Share Tourney Crown
Louise Suggs and Toney Penna entered as favorites in the Inter national Mixed Two-Ball Golf Tournament at Orlando but tied for the title with Patty Berg and Earl Stewart after a 37 hole final that ended with darkness before a winner could be decided. Berg and Stewart had upset medalists Marilyn Smith and Herb Minert in the opening rounds and remained a constant threat through the final.
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Valley Net Champ Final Winners in Junior Doubles
Gary Peterson and John Carollo won the postponed junior boys doubles title in the Valley Junior Tennis tournament defeating Ellis Bryant and Fred Hicklerwell 6 2, 10 8.
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Noor Wins Santa Anita Handicap In Weight Surprise
ARCADIA Calif Feb 27 AP trainer Jimmy Jones Calumet Farm says Noor the Irish bred carried 100 pounds and won the $100000 Santa Anita Handicap by a length and a quarter over Calumet's Citation who carried 132 pounds Two Lea and Ponder finished third and fourth. Noor set a track record for the mile and a quarter in two minutes flat. Citation hinted he may retire from big races citing weight imbalances and uncertainty for next week’s San Juan Capistrano Handicap. Noor paid 14.80 to win while Citation paid 2.10 to place and show.
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Cats Seek Ninth Border Conference Title Run
The University of Arizona aims for its ninth Border Conference crown in 17 years as it begins a decisive road swing through West Texas. Hardin-Simmons trails with a 9-2 mark while Arizona sits 12-0 in conference play and 24-2 overall, facing New Mexico and Texas Western after a Texas trip and a Tucson rematch with the Cowboys.
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NIT Eyes All Top Quintets
Post season college hoops shape forms as major conference champs head toward NCAA bids with Holy Cross undefeated at 25 0 and Ohio State likely NCAA rep. Kentucky tipped to return while Adolph Rupp resigns from a selection post. Other contenders listed include Duquesne Bradley Arizona UCLA St Louis and more with the NIT also courting top independents and conference winners ahead of Madison Square Garden March dates.
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Rookies Star For Ramblers Open Season Warmup
The PBSW Ramblers feminine softball team completed a five inning exhibition as rookies shone ahead of their May 6 season opener against the Orange Lionettes at Isaac Men’s Park. Bertha Ragan leads Orange, cited as Miss Softball of 1949.
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Bearden Romance Frightens Studio
Hollywood reports a Tucson trip by a Universal-International official amid a Shelley Winters and Gene Bearden romance. The actress hopes to wed shortly after Bearden’s divorce finalizes, while the studio fears a husband could hinder her box office bearing, though Bearden as a person has no objection.
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Soggy Field Delays Oak Spring Training in 1950
Oakland Oaks manager Charlie Dressen postponed the morning session at Mesa due to soggy Rendezvous Park after last night’s rain. He addressed the team at Maricopa Inn about 1950 plans, noting the squad isn’t official until today and all players except outfielder Clyde Shoun are present. Infielders Roy Marick Eddie Samcoff Alan Maul join a large group of outfielders and others as the Oaks prepare for their first intra squad game tomorrow with pitchers Lou Tost Jim Tate Earl Jones and Don Ferrarese slated to work.
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Feerick Accepts Three Year Santa Clara Coaching Post
Washington Capitols player coach Bob Feerick accepted a three year contract to coach Santa Clara University. The San Francisco native will take over from Ray Pesco and report April 10, having captained the Caps for three seasons and succeeding Red Auerbach as coach last year.
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Young Yank Hurlers Sound For 50 Trail
ST PETERSBURG Fla Feb 27 AP Good news awaits Casey Stengel as two question mark pitchers Porterfield and Shea report ready. Shea a 1947 rookie of the year struggled with a neck base shoulder injury last season but says the pain is past. Porterfield debuted strong in 1948 then a muscle setback shortened his year but reports his arm is sound and weight gain helps his form.
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Class B Drawing Sets Stage for State Tourney
Arizona Class B basketball fans anticipate the second annual state tourney at Arizona State College Tempe. Four district champions compete in the lower bracket, including Nogales, while Round Valley leads the upper bracket. Florence faces Miami Vandals in the opening round as ELOY and other districts crown their titles.
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Thursday Pairings in Upper and Lower Brackets for Tournament
Upper Bracket includes Wickenburg versus 16th team at 10 30, Round Valley against Bisbee at noon, oes against Clifton at 1 30, Ajo versus Williams. Lower Bracket schedule lists Nogales versus Chandler at 3pm, Globe against Carver at 4 30, St Johns versus Douglas at 9pm, and Florence versus Miami at 9pm.
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Nogales, Ajo pace district tourney in close loss
In Nogales district finals Nogales fell 36 to 35 before losing. Round Valley, spurred by Buster Madariaga, failed to stop Bisbee. Upper bracket action features Wickenburg versus unnamed team, Coolidge vs Clifton, and Ajo against Williams with other games set for 3 p m and 7 30 p m. Carver won West Central title 39 31 over Ajo as Nogales and Jim Cordy lead in tournament scoring.
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Mel Gardner
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Salas Proves Odds Wrong In Brooklyn Bout
Charley Salas of Phoenix, a 3-1 underdog at 148 pounds, battled Joe Miceli of New York to a ten round draw in Brooklyn. Salas outpointed Miceli with sharp rights and a timed left hook, denying Miceli a win and ending Salas seven-fight win streak while Salas seeks his first victory on the East invasion.
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Lake Mead Weather Report Cloudy with light rain
International News Service reports Lake Mead weather today and tonight through Tuesday as cloudy with occasional light rain. Highs near 72 degrees and a low around 49 with light southerly winds.
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