Arizona Beats LIU Blackbirds 62 61 in Tuscon Rally
Arizona erased a late deficit to edge Long Island University 62 61 at home as Jerry Dillons late free throw sealed the win. LSU coach Clair Bee blamed officials after Sherman White fouled out with 12 minutes left, knocking LIU from its rhythm and cherishing the coast crowd.
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New York
Long Island University
Blackbirds
LSU
Kansas State
St. Louis
Arizona
Long Island
Jerry Dillon
Clair Bee
Bee
Sherman White
Tuscon
White
Leo Johnson
Dillon
Kentucky
Associated Press
Tulane
New Orleans
Northwestern
Ohio State
Pudue
Michigan State
Villanova
Duquesne
Princeton
Rutgers
Douglas Bulldogs Set For Martinsburg Game
The Douglas High School Bulldogs travel to Martinsburg West Virginia to face the Ramer Memorial cagers in Winchester teams seventh tilt of the season. The Bulldogs hold one win and six losses after beating Johnson-Williams of Berryville 31 to 21.
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Douglas High School
Martinsburg
W. Va
Ramer Memorial
Winchester
Bulldogs
Johnson-Williams
Berryville
Australian Cup Won By Third American
Curley haired Dyck Savitt of Orange New Jersey became the third American in history to win the Australian Tennis Championship defeating Ken McGregor 6-3 2-6 6-3 6-1 in the final. Savitt joins F B Alexander and Don Budge as Americans to win the title. Nancye Bolton won the women's title by defeating Thelma Long 6-1 7-5.
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Sydney
Australia
Dyck Savitt
Orange
N. J
Ken McGregor
Savitt
Cornell University
F. B. Alexander
Don Budge
Pacific
Alexander
Budge
McGregor
United States
Nancye Bolton
Thelma Long
College Scores Tally Nonconference Wins
Tulsa falls 62 to 50 at home, Iowa State defeats Creighton 75 to 49, and Utah beats Denver 67 to 53 in a trio of college basketball results.
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Tulsa
Iowa State
Creighton
Utah
Denver
Fights Last Night Card Reported From Several Cities
The Associated Press notes last night’s boxing results with Rocky Marciano stopping Keene Simmone in Brockton and Jimmy Flood outpointing Chester Slider in Boston. Filmer Barksdale defeated Freddie Russo in Baltimore while Carmine Fiore beat Johnny Cesario in Holyoke.
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Associated Press
Providence
Rocky Marciano
Brockton
Mass
Keene Simmone
Bayonne
N. J
Boston
Jimmy Flood
New York
Chester Slider
Frenso
Calif
Baltimore
Barksdale
Freddie Russo
Rahway
Holyoke
Carmine Fiore
Brooklyn
Johnny Cesario
Inactive Players Eligible for Hall of Fame Call
The Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York considers only inactive players eligible for induction. The rule focuses on career status and eligibility criteria shaping the selection process.
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Baseball
Cooperstown
Wildcats Aggies Battle for No 1 Ranking
Kentucky leads the weekly AP poll by 19 votes over Oklahoma A&M with 42 first place ballots to 31. Indiana moves to third as Long Island U drops to fourth after losses, while Kentucky pursues remaining schedule momentum for the top ranking.
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NEW York
Kentucky Wildcats
Oklahoma A&m
Kentucky
Aggies
Oklahoma
Long Island University
California
Arizona
LSU
Tucson
Tulane
New Orleans
Adolph Rupp
Indiana
Long Island
Bradley
Columbia
Kansas State
North Carolina State
St. John's
Brooklyn
St. Louis
St. John’s
James Wood Girls Bowling: Cubs and Eagles Split Duel
In the James Wood High School Girls league Cubs and Eagles split the honors yesterday. Pat Singhas rolled 108 and Phylis Campbell 101 helped Eagles win the first game while Mary Renner's 123 led Cubs to the nightcap. Lions beat Squirrels on 107 and 101 by Rosie Hendrick and Jo Ann Wilson. Deer beat Rabbits by seven with Mary Headley 104. Panthers moved to first after taking both games from Wildcats. Woodchucks and Beavers shared top honors with a finalist 102 by Douglas Carper.
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Mary Renner
Singhas
Rosie Hendricks
Phyllis Campbell
Pat Singhas
Eagles
Cubs
Woodchucks
Beavers
James Wood
Phyl Campbell
Rosie Hendrick
Jo Ann Wilson
Lions
Squirrels
Margaret Brumback
Mary Headley
The
Deer
Rabbits
Nancy Baker
Barbara Trenary
Wildcats
Panthers
eBayers
Douglas Carper
Mountaineers Open Virginia In Old Dominion Clash
West Virginia visits Virginia Tech in Blacksburg to challenge the Gobblers as Tech fights to stay in the Southern Conference race. Virginia hosts Roanoke College as part of a light schedule, while nearby results include Virginia’s win over Virginia Military and Emory & Henry’s loss to Union Kentucky.
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Richmond
West Virginia
Mountaineers
Old Dominion
Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
Tech
North Carolina
Washington and Lee
Techmen
Morgantown
Virginia
University of Virginia
Roanoke College
Roanoke
Virginia Military
Emory & Henry
Union
College
Vic Mohl
Cavaliers
Freddie Anson
Dick Hurt
Anion
Phil Long
Two County Basketball Games Highlight Local Night
Tonight at 7 p.m. James Wood High School Colonels meet Warren County Wildcats in Front Royal while Clark County Eagles host Mount Jackson in Berryville at 7 30. Colonels own two wins in ten starts, Eagles stand nine wins in twelve starts.
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James Wood High School
Front Royal
Warren County Wildcats
Clark County Eagles
Mount Jackson Cagers
Berryville
Colonels
Eagles
Name Change Granted in Palm Beach County Case
Circuit Judge Joseph White granted a petition allowing Jack Jackson to change his name to Narcisco Saccomant in a West Palm Beach proceeding.
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West Palm Beach, Fla
Joseph 8. White
Jack Jackson
Narcisco
Junior City Basketball League A and B Leaders Rise
In the Junior City Basketball League the A section is led by Episcopal and Round Hill after two wins each. Cork Street Christian and Boyce top the B section with perfect records after opening wins. Early results include Episcopal 40 Eagles 13 and Round Hill 30 Boyce 29.
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Episcopal
Round Hill
Cork Street Christian
Boyce
Eagles
American Legion
Presbyterian
Presbyterian. On the Same Date the B's
Baptist
Highland Avenue
Slaughter and Groat duel as Duke visits South Carolina
In Richmond, South Carolina hosts Duke after a prior 60 58 loss to the Blue Devils earlier this season. Jim Slaughter leads the Gamecocks with a 26.2 point average while Dick Groat pushes Duke to a 26 point per game pace. Duke and South Carolina both sit 6 3 in the league with Wake Forest at Chapel Hill looming. Virginia defeated VMI 62 51 and Furman beat College of Charleston 56 54.
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Richmond
South Carolina
Duke
Jim Slaughter
Dick Groat
Slaughter
Groat
North Carolina State
Sammy Ranzino
Davidson
Wake Forest
Chapel Hill
Virginia
Furma
College of Charleston
Steeplechase Returns to Pimlico Spring Card
Pimlico will host steeplechase races this spring with five overnight events and one stake hurdle race from May 10 to May 26. Maj. Gen. Milton A. Reckord announced the Jervis Spencer Steeplechase as the feature, a race previously valued at $10 000 added for two miles.
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Baltimore
Pimlico
Milton A. Reckord
Maryland Jockey Club
Jockey Club
Belmont
It’s Safer to Slow Down on Town Roads
A cautionary note compares driving times between Winchester and Harrisonburg at 45 mph and 50 mph, emphasizing safety and urging slower speeds to reduce risks.
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Winchester
Harrisonburg
Local Man Given Silver Star Award
Pfc. Elmer Wood of Winchester is pictured in the Washington Times-Herald being decorated on the Korean front by Brig. Gen. George Peploe for gallantry in action. The Virginian did not exit his foxhole to receive the Silver Star due to battlefield conditions.
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Pfc
Elmer Wood
Winchester
Washington Times- Herald
George Peploe
Herald
Boyce bests Eagles 26 20 as A group lead tightens
In A section action Boyce outpointed Eagles 26 to 20 while Cork Street Christian routed Highland Avenue 48 to 20 and Boyce beat Eagles 20 to 7. Baptist won 16 to 11 over Presbyterian as pace setters press ahead with mixed results.
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Boyce
Eagles
Cork Street Christian
Highland Avenue
Baptist
Presbyterian
American Legion
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