Beard and Groza Lead Olympians Past Nuggets in Narrow Win
Ralph Beard 17 points and Alex Groza 18 lift the Indianapolis Olympians to a 78-75 victory over the Denver Nuggets as Beard proves a small guard can play big alongside Kentucky-era star Groza. Denver suffers its 18th defeat in 21 games while Indianapolis improves to 12–10, trailing Pacers Anderson by 2.5 games in the Western Division.
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Associated Press
Ralph Beard
Indianapolis Olympians
National Basketball Association
Beard
Alex Groza
University of Kentucky
Olympians
Indianapolis
Denver Nuggets
Groza
Nuggets
Denver
Jim Darden
Anderson
Joe Fulks
Max Zaslofsky
Stags
Warriors
Zaslofsky
Goukas
Holand
Klueh
M’mullen
Brown
Barkers
Crocker
Toomay
Hawkins
Volkers
Jones
B. Brown
Sailors
Carter
Holland
McMullen
Sheffer
Syracuse
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Paradelphia
Tri-City
Nee Ag
Philadelphia
Chicago
Rochester
St. Louis
Sheboygan
Boston
Providence
Port Wayne
Denver US
Minneapolis
Minn
Columbia Dawns Colgate 64 to 47 in win
Columbia led from the start and beat Colgate 64 47, claiming its third win as Colgate suffered its first loss. John Azary and Norm Skinner combined for 35 points for the Lions while Curt Norris led the Raiders with 16 before fouling out.
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Hamilton
Columbia
Colgate
Red Raiders
Cornell
John Azary
Norm Skinner
Lions
Curt Norris
Raiders
Azary
Norris
Mahal
Stratton
Janssen
Pat’son
If Altane
Cremins
O Stacy
Utre
Ml Moores
Klum
Kaplan
Fel'man
Colummbia
Skinner
Reiss
Powers
Fellerman
Olson
Alton
AraoNe
Kidd
Patterson
Evans and Garnich
St Lucy’s Five Stop Jinx On St Vincent's Court
St Lucy's five coached by Dave Burke won 43 to 31 at St Vincent's, tying for first in the Parochial High School League. Frank Derewski and Jack Walsh each scored 12 as St Lucy's avenged past losses to St Vincent's and handed them their first setback. Dick Olzewski led St Vincent's with 13.
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Dave Burke
St.Lucy's
St. Vincent Court
Lucians
Cathedral
St. Vincent's Court
St. Lucy's
Frank Derewski
Jack Walsh
Frank
Jack
Vincentians
Dick Olzewski
Homesters
ST. Lucy’s
ST. Vincent's
Leo
Mahar
Oclaney
Chicago
Derenskie
Budwirez
Killmore
Oi Brissoni
Kudtkat
Bormer
Potals Ak
Phila
Rudetka
Hermsen
Barnhorst
Philadelpheimer
Livingstone
Bobb
Delphia
Spears
Grabboski
Philiphia—Fulks
Barn- Senesky
Parsley
St John Defeats Rosary in Parochial League Rally
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST beat Most Holy Rosary 49 to 37 on the North High School court. Al Nelson and Bill Powers combined for 31 points for the victors.
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ST. John the Evangelist
Most Holy Rosary
North High School
al Nelson
Bill Powers
ST. John
Holy Rosary
Evangelist
Whelan
Powers
Russell
Nelson
Murray
Deitz
Lavallee
Szyektart
G Goodele
Miles
O Maroneyre
Kix
Sullivan
Marcellus Tops Camillus in Western Division Clash
Marcellus defeated Camillus 23 to 20 in a western division game of the Onondaga County High School League. It marked Camillus first loss and gave Marcellus its second win, keeping them tied for the lead with Skaneateles. Official Corbett.
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Marcellus
Camillus
Onondaga County
Skaneateles
B.F.T
Smithis
McLaren
Smith
Gaham
Meaker
Five Games Slated in YMCA School League This Afternoon
DeWitt Community meets Minoa Methodist at 12 30 P M Tabernacle Baptist faces Elbridge at 1 10 P M Second Re formed versus First Presbyterian at 1 30 P M St Theresa and Liverpool Baptist play at 2 30 P M West Genesee Methodist meets Elmwood Presbyterian at 3 10 P M Eastwood Baptist has a bye in the Y M C A soph basketball program.
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Y.ml.c.a
DeWitt Community
Minoa Methodist
Tabernacle Baptist
Elbridge
Presbyterian
St. St. Theresa
Liverpool Baptist
West Genesee Method Ist
Elmwood Presbyterian
Eastwood Baptist
Baptists Edge St Patrick In Overtime Parochial Clash
In a Parochial League game on the Pats court Baptists shade St Patrick 55 52 in overtime. Ray Staerker nets 26 for the winners including the tying basket at 49 49 to force overtime. Staerker and Haggerty score in OT while Ryan adds fouls. Officials Byrne and Di Staple. Also Easy Washer defeats Solvay Process 64 60 at Elmwood School.
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ST. John’ the Baptist
J. Patrick’s
Ray Staerker
Ray
Jack Haggerty
Francis Ryan
St John Baptist
Haggerty
Arman Ayanian
Easy Washer
Solvay Process
Elmwood School
Lions Halt Syracuse Challenge At Coliseum
Columbia the Lions visit Syracuse to resume a rivalry at the Coliseum in a meeting of unbeaten teams. Coach Gordon Ridings hopes his speed duo can upset the Orange behind Jack Kiley and a starting lineup including Dick Suprunowicz Bob Savage Tom Jackle and Bill Fash. A preliminary Ithaca College versus Syracuse freshmen game is scheduled at 5 P.M.
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Orange
John Azary
Columbia
Syracuse University
Syracuse
Lions
City College of New York
Nat Hol
Beavers
Toronto
Quantico Marines
Gordon Ridings
Kings Point
Rutgers
Colgate
Jack Kiley
Dick Suprunowicz
Bob Savage
Tom Jackle
Bill Fash
Kiley
Ridings
Frank Lewis
Savage
Nonna
Skinner
Bob Sullivan
Alex Kaplan
Ithaca College
Cathedral nets third win as St Anthony’s falls
Cathedral defeats St Anthony of Padua 43 to 39 on the Padua court to stay tied for first in the Parochial High School League. Billy Lydon sparks Cathedral with rebounding as Billy Feyerabend leads Padua with 13 points. Score at halftime 24 17.
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Cathedral
St. Anthony of Padua
St. Lucy's
Billy Lydon
Billy Feyerabend
Paduans
ST. Anthony's
I Erwin
L Wooteverdf
E. Vickers
Downes
Lydon
Clancey
Mathersonig
Pererabend
Johnson
O'Connorsle
R. Vickers
Omowins
St. Anthony
Ryan
Brodsky
Tully Downs Onondaga Central 51 38 In League Action
Tully posted its second win in the eastern division of the Onondaga County League by defeating Onondaga Central 51 to 38 at Tully. Final score 51 38 with halftime 22 22. Officials Droho and Sorimbom.
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TULLY
Onondaga County League
Onondaga Central
Ionondaga C
Tral B.F.T. P.T . B.P.T. Green
iniNenlf
Edinger
O'Semnerre
Yingbloodrf
Berinaids
Is Krom
Pilignene
Hille
Hamilton Leads Miami Open After 36 Holes With 129
Bob Hamilton of Landover Md holds a two stroke lead at the Miami open as the 72 hole event enters its third round. Hamilton fired a 65 for 36 holes and a 129 total, while Fred Haas Jr. aced the 150 yard fourth hole for a hole in one and Tommy Bolt sits two behind with 131 after his first PGA return since 1946.
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Miami
Fla
Bob Hamilton
Landover
Hamilton
Fred Haas, Jr
New Orleans
Haas
Tommy Bolt
Houston
Texas
Bolt
Miami Springs
Woodruff Quits Baylor Post as Arkansas Move Looms
Youthful Baylor coach Bob Woodruff resigns after friction with Athletic Director Ralph Wolf over settlement terms. He hints at a move to Arkansas where John Barnhill leads football operations and plans staff reorganization after a tough season.
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WACQ
Tex
Bob Woodruff
Baylor University
Baylor
Arkansas
John Barnhill
Ralph Wolf
Baylor Athletics
Woodruff
University Athletic Committee
Wolf
Barnhill
Solvay Defeats Fayetteville 39 to 30 in Central League
Solvay rallied with a strong second half to beat Fayetteville 39 30 in Onondaga County Central League basketball. Jack Graham led the Solvay offense with 15 points as the winners improved their record.
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Solvay
Onondaga County League
Fayetteville
Jack Graham
Fayetteville B.F.T
Grahamlte
Ray
Smolinskirf
Eckel
Brerman
Villemain Beats LaMotta In MSG Rematch For Champs Shot
Robert Villemain defeated Jake LaMotta by unanimous decision in a 10 round New York bout to demand a title shot. The Frenchman boosted his record as LaMotta showed rust and fatigue, with officials under review after the controversial prior decision. Villemain urged a championship bout to reward his victory and honor Marcel Cerdan's memory.
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Lamotta
Jake LaMotta
New York
Robert Villemain
France
Madison Square Garden
Villemain
Robert
Bronx
Jake
Marcel Cerdan
Eddie Eagan
New York State Athletic Commission
Eagan
The
Gladiators
Cerdan
la Motta
Detroit
Hobart Falls 72 50 as Larries Dominate
St Lawrence University basketball team overwhelmed Hobart 72 to 50 at Breiner Field House. The Larries led early and never trailed after the opening minutes. Bernstein scored 24 for Hobart while Roger Lawrence led St Lawrence with 11.
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Canton
St. Lawrence
Hobart
Breigner Field House
Larries
Bernstein
Roger Lawrence
Badminton Aces Meet at YWCA in Syracuse Tourney
Syracuse Badminton Club hosts an invitation tournament Sunday at the YWCA at 1 30 p m Binghamton Badminton Club members will compete Spectators may attend with no admission fee A dinner will follow the matches for the visiting team
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Syracuse
Y.W.C.A
Binghamton Badminton Club
Syracusans
Binghamton
Baldwinsville Clips East Syracuse in Central League Victory
Baldwinsville posted its second Central division win in the Onondaga County High School League by routi ng East Syracuse 64 to 33 on Baldwinsville ice. Harper led Baldwinsville with 22 points as Solvay and North Syracuse also sit atop the standings with two wins each.
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Baldwinsville
Onondaga County
East Syracuse
Solvay
North Syracuse
Harper
Syracuse
Herper
Lily
O Hyde
Gates
Szaba
Wheaten
Iwcody Rf
Johnson Ee
Stevenson
Bas
Slosson and Slive
Liverpool
Gennante
Liverpool B. F. T
B. Reamore Lf
Nelson
Broadhead Rf
Beahan
Finnes
Richberg
Feikett
Brinschorg
Denny
Gi Marionde
Wallinedre
O'Loucks
Browning
Novi i Syracuse
Russell and
Wilkinson Named 1949 Coach of the Year in Poll
Charles Bud Wilkinson of Oklahoma was named the 1949 Coach of the Year by the New York World Telegram and other Scripps-Howard papers. In the 15th annual poll he received 102 first place votes while Lynn Waldorf of California had 69 and Frank Leahy of Notre Dame had 43.
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NEW York (P
Charles “Bud” Wilkinson
Oklahoma Sooners
New York World-Telegram
Scripps-Howard
American Football Coaches Association
Wilkinson
Lynn Waldorf
California
Notre Dame
Frank Leahy
Edgarton Named Commodore of Onondaga Yacht Club
W Dexter Edgarton of Liverpool is elected commodore of the Onondaga Yacht Club succeeding Bert E Reicher. The selection came at the club's annual dinner at the Liederkranz Club. Edgarton will lead on Onondaga Lake waters this summer. Dr C B Frawley becomes vice commodore and Leon Macdenn secretary treasurer. Trustees elected include Alan Cummings Sr Donald Aitken and A Brohmann Roth joining incumbents H Charles Peters Thomas D De Vore and Karl Rollins.
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W. Dexter Edgarton
Liverpool
Onondaga Yacht Club
Bert E. Reicher
Edgarton
Liederkranz Club
Onondaga Lake
C. B. Frawley
Leon Macdenn
Lester J. Norcross
Alan Cummings, Sr
Donald Aitken
A. Brohmann Roth
H. Charles Peters
Thomas D. DeVore
Karl Rollins
Parochial Grammar League Scores Second Games
In the northeast section Evangelists beat Blessed Sacrament 40 to 18 and St Vincent’s edged St Matthews 44 to 13. St John the Baptist defeated Assumption 29 to 19. In the southwest Cathedral defeated St Anthony 24 to 23 and St Lucy’s beat St Brigid 30 to 19.
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St. John the Evangelist and
St.Vincent
the Evangelists
Blessed Sacrament
St. Vincent's
St. Matthew’s
St. John the Baptist
Assumption
Cathedral
St. Anthony
St.Lucy’s
St. Brigid
Jamesville Defeats LaFayette 34-28 On Home Court
Jamesville earns its first Eastern Division win by beating LaFayette 34-28 on Jamesville's court. Bop Hopkins led Jamesville with 17 points as other scorers and team totals appear in the box score with multiple players contributing.
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Jamesville
Onondaga County League
LaFayette
Bop Hopkins
Jamesville LE
Lapayey Ted
Peace Pact Ends Pro Football War
Philadelphia AP reports a merger creating a 13 team National American Football League end the four year stalemate. AFL teams Buffalo Bills Cleveland Browns and others merged with NFL clubs, leaving NFL members dominant as the new league forms amid financial strain and top executives directing the pact.
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Philadelphia
National Football League
A.A.C
San Francisco Forty-niners
Cleveland Browns
Baltimore Colts
Buffalo Bills
Browns
Buffalo
Los Angeles Dons
Los Angeles Rams
N.F.L
New York Yankees
New York Bulldogs
Chicago Hornets
Bulldogs
LeMoyne Beats Oswego in 71 43 Bake at Coliseum
Le Moyne College Dolphins led by Dave Lozo with 23 points defeated Oswego State Teachers College 71 to 43 at the Coliseum. Capt. Don Savage added 18 for Le Moyne, their first win after two losses, before 1,000 fans. Oswego’s Armand Magnarelli held to three points after a 30 point season highlight.
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Dave Lozo
Tom Niland
LeMoyne College Dolphins
Oswego State Teachers College
Dave
LeMoyne
St. Francis
Altoona
Lozo
Don Savage
Dolphins
le Moyne
Don Bushner
Armand Magnarelli
Syracuse
Oswego
Tony
Hand
Miller
Evanssark
Hurley
St. John de
Boehm
DeRosa
Donahue
tLoucks
Feinstein
Oswere
Axtell
Cowboy
Eastwood, CBA Quintets Clash In City League Battle
Eastwood High faces CBA Eastwood in a postponed City League basketball game at Nichols School tonight. JV starts at 6 45 P M with Eastwood seeking its first win after a 44 36 loss to Nottingham. CBA opened with a 61 32 victory over Smith Tech.
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CBA
Eastwood High School
Nichols
Eastwood
Nottingham
C.B.A
Smith Tech
Nuts Meet Royals in Sellout Rochester Showdown
A 4200 crowd at Edgerton Park Sports Arena will see the Syracuse Nationals and Rochester Royals clash in a National Basketball Association game. Al Cervi leads Syracuse with 12 straight victories, joined by former Royals LeVane and Ratkovicz. Starting lineups feature Cervi Gabor Schayes Seymour and Ratkovicz or Hannum for Syracuse, Davies Wanzer Coleman Risen and Johnson for Rochester. The teams split a two game preseason series. After tonight, Syracuse hosts Sheboygan Sunday.
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Rochester
Syracuse Nationals
Rochester Royals
Edgerton Park Sports Arena
National Basketball Association
al Cervi
National Basketball League
Royals
Syracusans
Andy
Fuzzy” Levane
George Ratkovicz
Cervi
Billy Gabor
Dolph Schayes
Paul Seymour
Ratkovicz
Alex Hannum
Bobby Davies
Bob Wanzer
Jack Coleman
Arnie Risen
Arne Johnson
Nats
Sheboygan
Atkins Faces Willie Davis At Coliseum
Fred Athens, the Australian mat star, is the man of the hour for Syracuse wrestling fans. He has impressed by drawing with Frank Sexton and now aims to prove he can defeat Wee Willie Davis in a three fall main event at the Coliseum Tuesday night.
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Fred Athens
Syracuse
Atkins
Sydney
Frank Sexton
Wee Willie Davis
Johnny Barend
Rochester
al Korman
al Lovelock
Cleveland, O
Kay Bell
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Nana Eee
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Central New York School For the Deaf
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Badminton Aces
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Oswego Bowl
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Manlius High School
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