Battle for Olympic team spots heats up at indoor nationals
At Madison Square Garden the 60th Amateur Athletic Union indoor nationals crowned 12 new champs among 15 events while defending titlists fell. Notable victors included Harrison Dillard Curtis Stone and John Vistocky. Dave Bolen and Billy Mathis posted standout times as teams like New York AC gained the lead heading toward London.
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Herb McKenley
Jamaica
Bob McFarlane
Mathis
Minois Nee
Upsets Highlight Pleasant Way Indoor Meet Defends Title
Ed Conwell was declared winner amid loud fan reaction before judges reversed the decision. Phil Thigpen stunned Regpiy Pearmar in the 1600 yards, while Tommy Quinn captured the mile in 4 13.2. Lorenzo Wrigat set a best in broad jump at 25 feet 244 inches and Norman Wesser tossed 56 feet 1 inch in shot put. Bob Bennett led in the 35 pound weight throw, signaling Olympic potential and recalling prewar patterns.
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Wayne University
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Ralph Metcalfe
Eddie O’brien
Chuck Hornbuster
Gene Vencke
Norman Bright
Comelius Johnson
Sammy Richardson
Dimitri Zaitz
Shel Pul
Berlin
Jinx Sits On Hamiltons Shoulder Threatens State Title Run
Jefferson Mustangs coach Johnny Janes faced a wary night as star center Ricks Wilson sprained ankle and may miss the district play offs and the state trip. Wilson’s injury could sideline him two weeks, jeopardizing March 4 6 state journey in Austin if Jeff advances.
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Crozier Tech
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NYU Faces Tests as Unbeaten Streak Stands at Risk
NYU, riding 17 straight wins, prepares for a showdown with St John’s of Brooklyn at Madison Square Garden, while rival conferences tighten the race for titles. Columbia leads the East with 61, Princeton 5-1, Cornell 6-2, and several leagues near clinching. Kentucky and Arizona appear poised in their respective circuits as postseason momentum builds.
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Oklahoma
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Iowa State
Mine Champs Back In State High Race
Nine of last year's district champions return to the bi district race in class AA. Only three reached the state tournament last year as eight entries are set for tomorrow with two more to be decided. Series begin tomorrow with Amarillo vs Graham in Amarillo and Crozier Tech vs Poly in Fort Worth. Three former state champions Temple Denton and Crozier Tech lead the lineup.
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Doors Open At 6 For High Game
Doors open at 6 for Tuesday night’s Jefferson Harlingen playoff game in the Jeff gym. Admission is 30 cents for students and 60 cents for adults. The 1400-seat gym reserves 21 seats for Hartingen fans. Early arrivals can watch a Class A junior high game between Mano and Morris at 6:30 p.m. The main game starts at 8:30 p.m. KABC will broadcast it starting at 8:30 p.m.
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Kramer Beats Riggs To Lead 2015 Tennis Tour
In Sacramento on February 23 Jack Kramer defeated Dobby Riggs in straight sets 6-1 to take a 2015 lead on the professional tour. About 100 spectators watched as Dinny Pails of Australia defeated Pancho Segura of Ecuador 6-3. Segura and Kramer then teamed to beat Pails and Riggs in doubles 3-7 5-?
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Snavely Turns Down Offer to Coach Dons
Chapel Hill NC February 23 Head football coach Carl Snavely of the University of North Carolina said he declined an offer to coach the Los Angeles Dons of the All-America Pro conference. The 56 year old Snavely was reportedly offered 25000 a year plus a commission but he remained under a five year contract with two years left. He said the offer was fair and generous yet he and Mrs Snavely could not leave Carolina or end the work they began together.
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Ice Hockey Scores From National and American Leagues
The record lists scattered results across leagues including National and American circuits with teams such as Boston Chicago New York Washington Springfield Buffalo St Louis Tulsa Minneapolis Seattle Baltimore Quebec Montreal Ottawa Shawinigan and others scoring varied totals. Multiple games show uneven outcomes with several teams posting midweek tallies and others blanking.
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Assault to be retired from racing after osselet found
The Texas thoroughbred Assault, famed as 1946 horse of the year after a triple crown, will retire immediately. The chestnut with a club foot earned $626,620 and will go to Robert J. Kieberg’s ranch near Lexington, Ky, then likely to the King ranch. The retirement follows discovery of an osselet in the knee fetlock from hard racing.
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Injured S A Racer Out of Hospital
Harlingen report says Egin Jung a San Antonio race driver released from Valley Baptist hospital after a pile up at Harbinito track. He received emergency treatment for cuts and bruises with X rays showing no serious injury. Jung 1107 N Flores St San Antonio. His hot rod locked wheels with another car and turned over.
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City Leaguers In Title Game
The Alamo Jewelers and the Kelly Flyers, tied atop City A Ball, meet in the championship at Woodlawn gym at 7349 p.m. Monday. Penner's Clothiers and St. Mark's Community House play the 9 p.m. contest. Alamo leads first half. a win could seal the title. Regardless, Kelly earns at least second place and playoff berth with Alamo.
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Yanks' Berra Held for Careless Driving in St Louis
St Louis police arrested Larry Yogi Berra, catcher for the New York Yankees, after his car reportedly struck a fire hydrant and he allegedly left the scene. He was booked on suspicion of careless driving and property damage and released on a 3500 bond. Berra claimed he had no control of the vehicle.
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Yogi] Berra
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