Beavers Rally Edges Wisconsin in Eastern Semi Final
Holy Cross advances to face CCNY in the Eastern NCAA final after a 54-47 win over Navy as Joe Mullane y and George Kaftan lead the Crusaders. Wisconsin loses 70-56 to Oregon State in the other semi, with a late surge by OSU sealing the upset.
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Big Bill Tilden Elevates Tennis To National Prominence
The piece traces Big Bill Tilden as the driving force of tennis’s first Golden Era post World War I. It compares his impact to Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey, notes his dominance from 1920 to 1928, his Davis Cup records, and his seven national singles championships before turning pro in 1931.
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Red Sox Tex says breaking pitch improves in spring
Tex, Boston ace, notes his breaking ball is sharper after studying Joe Dobson's shoulder start. He plans to throw it that way this season amid camp reports from Sarasota.
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Defense Key For Wyoming Oklahoma In NCAA Playoff Open
The Associated Press reports coaches Everett Shelton of Wyoming and Bruce Drake of Oklahoma rely on sturdy defense as they face Texas and Oregon State in the Western regional. Wyoming has held opponents to 41.8 points per game in 26 contests, while Texas averages over 60 points in 23 wins and one loss. The winners meet for the Western title to reach the NCAA finals in New York.
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Duels Ahead As Hal Newhouser To Face Bob Feller Often
In Lakeland Florida American League fans anticipate multiple duels between Detroit star Hal Newhouser and Cleveland ace Bob Feller. Newhouser said he will pitch against Feller as often as scheduled, while Cleveland's Bill Veeck plans to arrange whenever possible through manager Lou Boudreau.
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Larkin Favored In Bout With Graham
New York veteran Tippy Larkin of Garfield New Jersey is favored to beat Billy Graham of New York in a 10 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. The winner could receive a title shot at Sugar Ray Robinson.
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Greensboro Open Starts Today With 150-Player Field
The Greensboro Open an $10,000 72-hole golf event opens with 150 entrants at Starmount Forest Country Club. Jimmy Demaret is favored to win while challengers include Clayton Heafner Lloyd Mangrum Ed Oliver Herman Keiser Chick Harbert and amateur Frank Stranahan. The circuit continues to Charlotte next weekend and then the Augusta Masters.
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Walcott Bids For Bout With Bomber
Jersey Joe Walcott submitted his bid for a shot at Joe Louis's heavyweight title as Louis plans a June 26 defense at Yankee Stadium. NBA president Abed Greene said Walcott is among the top contenders and will be recognized as a proper challenger.
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