Pettit Signing Accusations Roil Pirates Row
New York editor claims the Pirates signed pitcher Paul Pettit before graduation in a possible high school rule violation. The Associated Press and Pirates officials dispute the charges as Commissioner Chandler seeks evidence. Fred S Sigh and Roy Hamey defend the Pirates while a second witness is alleged but unnamed.
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Pirates
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Lomita
Calif
McKinney
Stephani
Pettit
Indianapolis
Chandler
St. Petersburg
Fla
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Corke
Roy Hamey
Salah
Fred Saigh
St. Louis Cardinals
Dick Butler
Commissioner
Alifornia
Butler
McCarthy Sees Strong Red Sox Bench for 1950
Boston manager Joe McCarthy predicts a deeper roster with reserves like Lou Stringer Merl Combs Tom Wright George Wilson Buddy Rosar Matt Baitz and Al Zarilla ready from opening day He aims to improve pitching with Ellis Kinder Joe Dobson Mel Parnell Maurice McDermott Chuck Stobbs and Walter Masterson healthy for a solid starting five
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Réneaill
McCarthy
Fenway Park
Lou Stringer
Mer TH Combs
Tom Wright
Zaria
Ellis Kinder
Joe Dobson
Yale
Jom
Triple-A
Papal
Broawns
Copeland
Gordon Mie
Louisrile
Charlie Sehany
CCHS Cagers Beat St Marys 38 22 On Saturday Night
CCHS Crusaders down St Mary’s 38 22 at Glens Falls to extend their streak to 15 straight wins and 16 of 17. Captain Bah Mulcahy led with 14 points as eight players scored, and the team eyes a Friday tilt with St Mary’s Amsterdam for the Diocesan League perfect record.
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St.Mary's
Glens Falls
CCHS
Crusades
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Amsterdam
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Crusaders
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Olympics Rally To Nip Grand Rapids 8 to 3
Bruce Mather sparked a six goal burst as the Boston Olympics erased a deficit to beat Grand Rapids 8 to 3 in an Eastern Amateur League hockey game before 5,200 fans. Gardens Marc led Boston with three goals, with six unanswered counters in the final period. Previously the teams had four ties this year.
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Boston Olympics
Bruce Mather
Grand Rapid
Boston Gardens Mar
Gridiron Steelers Sign Three Players
Three players join the Steelers in a recent roster move as the team strengthens its squad. The signings add depth to the backfield and defensive line ahead of training camp, with management stating a focus on versatile contributors.
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Gridiron Steelers
Moran Reaches Semifinals in Egypt Net Meet
Gussie Moran advanced to the semifinal of the Egypt tennis championship after an easy 6 0, 6 0 victory over Mars G. Gress of Earp. The match showcased Moran’s dominant serve and quick court coverage.
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Egypt
Collegy Wa
Santa Anita Proves Odds-On Favorites Aren't Profitable Bets
The Santa Anita season ends with odds-on favorites underperforming as bettors faced slim returns. Citation, a top older horse, led a strong field with notable performances and records but overall handle and attendance declined from prior years. Longden set a season earnings record, while Eddie Arcaro topped in wins. The meet highlighted deficits in parimutuel handle and spectator turnout, contrasting with high-stakes prizes like the $50,000 San Juan Capistrano.
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Santa Anita
Arcadia
Cat
Didi
Johnny Longden
Samta Anta
Hix
Longden
Lac
Mmerung
Eddie Artcaro
Willie Sheemaker
Gordon Glisson
Songd'sa
Jaci Sear
Calumeci
Cila
Ponder
Tao Lia
Noor
Charles S. Howard
Bill Gorin
Californiy
Kentucky
Goetz
San Juan Capistrano
Noot
Howard
All Troy Cagers Beat North Adams Club in Tournament
The All Troy quintet advanced a step in the North Adams Basketball Tournament by tripping the Beurdini Boys. Willard Doran led Troy with 23 points on ten field goals and three free throws, as St Standislaus and Ciem's Clippers of Schenectady also advanced to meet Troy on March 18.
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All Troy
North Adams
Beurdini
Willard Doran
St Standislaus
Ciem’s Clippers
Schenectady
Troy
AU Troy
Daran
Cootdract
Bebenstz
Christopher
Gorzelnick
Boland
Cahil
Bradley
Reuldins
Sanders
Brown
H. Sanders
French
MecPherson
Barry
Resigns As Penn State Grid Coach
Bedenk resigns yesterday as head football coach at Pennsylvania State College after 20 years in the role. Dr. Carl B Schott announced Karl Bruce would lead spring practice as the advisory board approved the plan. Bedenk said the burden of coaching football and baseball was too much for one man and will remain with baseball.
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Aiedog
Bedenk
Pennsylvania State College
Medenk
Hob Higsink
Higgins
Carl B. Schott
School of
CYO Scores Tide In Wide Open Weekend Action
St Bridget's wins in sudden death over St Anthony's 40 38 after a 90 30 regulation tie. Our Lady of Victory tops St Joseph 73 3 22 with Lawlor 23 points. Other results include Sacred Heart Troy 43 17 St Francis 24 23 St Nicholas 24 23 and St Marys 33 19. Diocesan Senior Tournament opens Tuesday at Albany Catholic Youth Center with quarterfinals and spots for Eastern Regional in Bridgeport Conn.
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LaSalle Court
Culkin
Joe Lawlor
Our Lady of Victory Quintet
St. Joseph
Green Island
Lawlor
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St. Francis
Nicholas
Sacret Heart
Watervliet
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St Paul's
CYO
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St. Mary’s of Amsterdam
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St Michael's of
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Albany
St Casimir
St. Peter's of Troy
St. Patrick's of Albany
St. Stanislaus of Amsterdam
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Bridgeport
Conn
Austin
Pascale
Sanchuk
Mat‘thews
Bruce
Misiewski
Waters
Starchese
Germaino
Marinucci
Sanatora
Bonesteel
Killeen
Watson
St. Pauls
McDonough
Roarke
Fagan
Saturday's Hockey Scores From The National and American Leagues
Montreal edged Chicago 3 1 while Toronto defeated Detroit 3 2 and New York won 1 0. In the American League New Haven beat Hershey 4 2, Springfield tied Buffalo 2 2, Cleveland defeated Cincinnati 4 1, and Indianapolis rolled over Pittsburgh 3 1, with St Louis tied Providence 3 3.
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Chicago
Associated Press
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Cincinnati
Indianapolis
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Providence
Farmer Jake and Fred Atkins Top Wrestling Card at LaSalle
Readers are invited to tonight's LaSalle gym wrestling card featuring Farmer Jake defending his long win streak against Australian challenger Fred Aaking. The semi final includes Kay Bell vs Stanlee in gladiator flair while Steve aliases caveman Steve vs Laverne Baxter, with Juan Hernandez facing Steve Budynas vs Wild Bill McDonough in an all Yankee grudge match beginning at 8 30.
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LaSalle Gym
Fred Aaking
Farmer Jake
Kay Bell
Movieland
Vic Mature
Samson
Styles
Mr. Stanlee
Mr. America
Paul
Steve
Mister
Laverne Baxter
Juan Hernandez
Hero
Premill' Nary
Deep South
Steve Budynas
Schenectady
Wild Bill McDonough
Albany
Fusari Flood Garden Bout Best In East Card
New York boxing week features Manuel Ortiz vs Harold Dare in Los Angeles a ten round non title bout. Former champions Lou Jenkins Carmen Basilio Bob Montgomery meet opponents in Syracuse Worcester and Worcester. Fusari faces Jimmy Flood in a ten round main event at Madison Square Garden with notable records on display.
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New York
Manuel Ortiz
Charley Fusari
Jimmy Flood
Ortiz
Harold Dare
Chicago
Los Angeles
Dade
Lou Jenkins
Carmen Basilio
Syracuse
Bob Montgomery
Don Williams
Worcester
Mass
Fusari
Totets
Flood
Madison Square Garden
Atlantic City Seagulls Edge Rovers In Hockey Battle
Atlantic City Sea Gulls defeated the New York Rovers 2 1 at Madison Square Garden in an Eastern Amateur Hockey League game. G-Mel Andrews scored the winner at 7 54 of the third period after Duranceau tied it at 7 21 of the second. Gerry McCabe had opened scoring for the Rovers at 9 37 of the first.
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Mel Andrews
Atlantic City
Sea Gulls
New York Rovers
Madison Square Garden
Gerry McCabe
Rovers
Stan McClellan
Ray Hamilton
Rolly Duranceau
Herb Foster
Chirp Brenchley
Burg Boys, Haymakers open J.C.C. court tourney tonight
Burg Boys Club and the Haymakers start the J.C.C. tournament tonight with games at 8 and 9 o'clock. The Berlin A.A., Newman Club, and St. Bridget's also feature in the slate as teams seek early momentum led by players from Williams Union and Siena backgrounds.
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Green Leah Community Center
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Brena Fresh Battle
St. Bridget's
RPI Newman Club
Al|Welervniet
Newman Club
Ed Zeno
Zeno
Vickers
Harry Granato
Arsenel City Motors
JCC
Alama Richards
Mike Fellis
Harry
Motors
Barry Beats Wilt2 in Madison Square Garden Mile Record
Barry defeats Wilt in the Knights of Columbus Mile at Madison Square Garden with a 4:26 clocking. Wilt had earlier run two miles in Boston in 4:57.9 as Barry’s pace and late bid influenced the race. Laskau set a new indoor mile walking record at 6:19.2.
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Treland
John Joe Barry
Fred Wilt
Boston
Barry
Wilt
Knights of Columbus
Madison Square Garden
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Exaple
New York A. C. Star
Marry
John Twomey
Illinois A. C
Hus
Twomey
Tom Kirwan
Penn State
Biso
Phil Thigpen
Seton Hall
Roscoe Browne
Grand Street Boys Association
Mal Whitfield
Army Air Force
Curt Stone
Shanahan Catholic Club
Philadelphia
Finland
Viljo Heing
Henry Laskau
Maccabee A. C
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Bowling Leaders Mixed: Merchant's Club Standouts
A list of bowlers with scores and handicaps from Merchant's Club and Watersilot R Club. Notable names include Jack Minehan 201 534, Jim Simpson 529, Ed Hussey 211 529, Tony Tarby 202 513, Mark Fisher 567, Joseph Kelly 210 557, William Kelleher 232 935, Carl Richardson 210 520, and Joseph Curley 202 BOS. The tally highlights top performers and ties across both clubs.
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Jack Minehan
Jim Simpson
Ed Hussey
Nettie Caraib
Lorraine Hussie
Mary ‘Gulley
Pat Nolett
Thomas Daugherty
Mark Fisher
Joseph Kelly
William Kelleher
Carl Richardson
Joseph Curley
BOS
Judd Montaneve
Bill Cookeur
Siena Announces 11 Opponents For Next Basketball Season
Siena College reveals next year's schedule totaling eleven opponents including Georgetown Niagara Seton Hall St Francis Brooklyn St Bonaventure Iowa Fordham Dartmouth Lafayette Loyola Baltimore and William and Mary. Dartmouth is the only new foe. Oswego Champlain and Arnold dropped. Coach Cunha honored with a TV. Marty Glickman spoke. awards given to varsity and freshmen squads.
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Georgetown
Niagara
Seton Hall
St. Francis of Brooklyn
St. Bonaventure
Iowa
Fordham
Dartmouth
Lafayette
Loyola of Baltimore
William and Mary
Loyola
Loudonville
Oswego
Champlain
Arnold
Dan Cunha
Lebel Sweeps Senior Events at Lake Placid Invite
Aldrina Lebel completed a clean sweep in the senior women’s division at the Lake Placid indoor speed skating championships ending yesterday. She won the 80 yard 3% and 440 yard and mile events after leading from Saturday, totaling 120 points to clinch the division title. Edgar Dame of Boston won the senior men’s division with 80 points, ahead of Al Broadhurst of Boston.
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Siena
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