Big time hoops ambitions reach Madison Square Garden
Fairchild coach Stewart Paxton and Cabineers owner Kenny Ridenour push to land a game in New York venues for exposure and growth. The piece notes college arenas expanding, the role of Ned Irish in promoting big-city basketball, and examples from North Carolina State to Yale, with Lavelli reflecting on NYC appeal and promoter Irish earning respect for shaping the college pro crossover.
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Stewart Paxton
Fairchild
Packers
Madison Square Garden
FERA
Kenny Ridenour
Cabineers
New York
Philadelphia
Kokomo Clowns
Gotham
Paxton
Ridenour
Gire Ned Irish
Madi
Senare Nerdennen
EU Motor
Big City
North Carolina State
North Carolina
Tom Scott
South
Oklahoma Ie
Oklahoma A
Northweatero
Minnesota
University
Gophers
Illinois
Michigan
Plans & Dew
Iowa
Kentucky
Louisville Armory
Collaeuma
Scott
Chicago
Boston
Tony Lavelli
Yale
Columbia Gymnasium
Wawa
Mundinon Square Garden
Elis
Howard Hobson
Lavelli
New York University
the Garden
Promoter Irish
Buffalo
Ned Irish
Minnesota Basketball Hotbed Sparks Yale of the North
Minneapolis reports a surge in college hoops as Minnesota and Hamline race to leadership. Coaches Ozzie Cowles of Minnesota and Joe Hutton of Hamline, both former Carleton players, are credited with turning the state into a basketball powerhouse. Hamline aims for more titles after a 14–win season including wins at Denver and Los Angeles, while Minnesota prepares for a Big Nine showdown next Saturday.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Hamline
St. Paul
Oxzie Cowler
Brown's Valley
Minn
Joe Hutton
Northfield
Carls
Cowles
Hutton
Everett Dean
Stanford University
Denver
Los Angeles
St. Thomas
Gophers
Sensational Hurler Signs With Newark Bears
Sensational right handed pitcher Al Teft with a 22 game win streak signs to play with the Newark Bears of the International Baseball League. He started last season in the Piedmont League as a third baseman with Lynchburg Virginia and moved to Blackstone in the Virginia State League as a pitcher. He won 20 straight decisions after a rough relief debut and added two playoff wins.
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Newark
N. J
al Teft
Newark Bears
International Baseball League
Teftt
Pawturket
R. I
Lynchburg
Blackstone
Fairchild Packers Set for Meet With Gimbel Grenadiers
In New York City stars from former colleges join the Knickerbocker League rival Gimbel Grenadiers to face the Fairchild Packers at the Armory on Saturday night in a benefit program. Ed Schwartz leads the Grenadiers with 23 PPG last season, while Sam Deitchman captains the squad. The event also features Pegasus Club and Fairchild Cargoettes versus Harrisburg Boys' Club and Greenbelt sextet with advance tickets available at local offices.
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New York City
Fairchild Packets
Armory
Gimbel Brothers Quint
Gimbel Grenadiers
Fana
Pett Landau Fac Eh
WilPle emUer
National City Bank
Grenadiers
Sam Deitchman
Neasons
City College of New York
Gimbel
Ed Schwartz
Long Island University
Knickerbocker
New York
Holy Greenberg
Howie Sarath
N.Y.U
Marvin Haspil
Long Inland University
Vines Sarullo
Manhattan College
Lenny Doctor
St. John’s University
Ia Shain
Brooklyn College
Herald-Mail oMce
Semler-McFaddin’s
Myerly’s
Geiger's
Falrebird
Bob Greenberg
Gimbel Brothers
Fairchild Packers
the Armory
St. John's University
Vince Sarullo
Marv Haspil
Ed Schwarts
New York University
Greenberg
High Jayvees edge St Marys 36 35 in late shot
Shockey scored 14 for Lagerstown High as his late field goal capped a 36 35 victory over St Marys High School. Keller led St Marys with 16 points while Hagerstown hitters Shockey and Wolfe fueled the comeback in a tight back and forth game at HAS.
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Shockey
Slagerstown High School
St. Mary's High
Has
Keller
Lagerstown
Gaels
Er-o
Wolfe
Huba
Hagerstown
Calhoun
Fo c
Seesese
Beaver
Comer
Eeeeeese
Kline, KR
Eeseee
Walle
Ramer, & Seseereees
St. Mary's
Mowen
Sullivan
Ella
Mallenix
Ike Williams Ready For Gavilan Title Contender Bout
Pompton Lakes New Jersey January 26 Deadpan Ike Williams recalls childhood street battles and early boxing inspiration as he finishes training for Friday's Madison Square Garden non title bout with Kid Gavilan in a rematch of last year. After Gavilan fight Williams may defend the title against Enrique Bolanos likely in Los Angeles in mid April.
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Pompton Lakes
N. J
Ike Williams
Brunswick
Trentom
James Robertson
Trenton
Roy
Joe Gans
Henry Armstrong
Williams
Madison Square Garden
Kid Gavilan
Gavilan
Williamo
Enrique Bolanos
Williame
Lon Angeles
Hamline Extends Unbeaten Streak In Narrow Win
Hamline edged St. Thomas 52-49 to stretch its unbeaten run to 14. Northwestern routed Marquette 70-38 with Ray Ragolia scoring 27. Texas Wesleyan beat Hartwick 74-44 in Oneonta. Southwestern of Kansas upset Tulsa 54-53. Kent State defeated Baldwin Wallace 59-46. North Carolina State overpowered the Quantico Marines 64-40. St Marys of California topped San Jose State 53-49.
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New York
Ham- Ines
Ham-line
St. Thomas
St. Paul
Western Kentucky
Minnesota
Villanova
Hamline
Tommies
Northwestern
Marquette
Ray Ragelia
Texas Wesleyan
Hartwick
Oneonta
N. Y
Southwestern
Kansas
Tulsa
Kent State
Baldwin-Wallace
North Carolina State
Quantico Va
St. Marys
California
San
Jose State
Series Film Will Be Shown Tonight
Official films of the 1948 World Series between the Boston Braves and the Cleveland Indians will be shown at the Y.M.C.A. auditorium starting at 8:30. The 40 minute picture was provided by the Boston Braves and is sponsored by the Circle Club of the Y.M.C.A. A silver offering will be collected at the door.
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Boston Braves
Cleveland Indians
Y.M.C.A
Circle Club
Caps Will Play Bullets Tonight
New York Jan. 26 The Minneapolis Lakers can tie Rochester for the Western lead by beating Chicago Stags tonight while Rochester meets Idia. Washington Caps face the Bullets in Baltimore as New York hosts Providence and Philadelphia faces Detroit in Fort Wayne. Jets beat St Louis 63 to 45 led by 15 points from Charley Black and Price Brookfield. Providence beat Boston 69 to 54 ending the Celtics long skid with Howie Shannon scoring 14 for the Rollers.
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New York
Minneapolis Lakers
Rochester Royals
Basketball Association of America
Minneapolis
Royals
Chicago Stags
Washington Capitols
Bullets
Baltimore
New York Knickerbockers
Caps
Providence Steamrollers
Philadelphia Warriors
Pistons
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis Jets
St. Louia Bombers
Charley Black
Price Brookfield
Jets
Providence
Boston Celtics
Howie Shannon
W. L. Pet
Rochester
Chicago
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Sunshine Park Opens Meet Amid Court Orders
Sunshine Park race track begins a four day meeting in Oldinar as dog racing fights a state ban. St Petersburg Kennel Club won a temporary injunction against the Racing Commission restricting dog racing to evening hours, while horses were barred after 7 p.m.
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Sunshine Park
Oldinar
Fla
St. Petersbure
St. Petersburg
Bockman Signs With Pirates For 1949 Season
Third baseman Eddie Bockman signed his 1949 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates of the National League in Pittsburgh. He played for Cleveland in 1947 and joined the Pirates last year.
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Lou Boudreau
The
Cleveland Todlans
Bill Veeck
Pittsburgh
Eddie Bockman
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bockman
Cleveland
Pirates
Rookie Crop Lists 16 First Basemen
New York report notes 1949 rookie crop includes 16 first basemen with most destined for the minors. Majority face long odds to win regular jobs as clubs at most rosters are set at first base.
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New York
Miami
Fla
Woolford
Pangborn Lake Casting Club Plans Summer Program
At a special meeting new officers laid out a competitive casting program for the Pangborn Lake Casting Club. From Tuesday April 26 through August 23, meetings start at 6 30 PM at Pangborn Park Lake with medals and trophies for top performers in multiple classes including ladies and beginners. Interested members may contact secretary P Page Armel at 25 Belview Avenue or join the club at the lake on April 24 or subsequent Tuesday evenings.
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Pangborn Lake
Pangborn Park
P.page Armel
Belview Avenue
the Lake
Celtics edge Warriors in intramural cage tilt
Captain Clyde My Myers led the Celtics to a 34 to 19 win over the Warriors on Hagerstown High School floor. Myers scored 14 points, Mozingo added 12 as the Celtics built a 20-12 halftime lead and cruised to victory. Min hich stood out for the losers. Referees Semler and Poffenberger.
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Clyde My Myers
Celtics
Warriors
Hagerstown
Myers
Mozingo
Minhich
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High Jayvees
St. Mary’s
Boudreau
Stevens
Casting Club
Pangborn Lake Club
Semler and
Poffenberger
A. Ff
Rohrer
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Ao McCall
Weed Miller
G. F. Pi
Slick
Berry
Minnich
Ricketts
Hoyle
Brandenburg
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