Wildcats Rated Team to Beat In NCAA Playoffs Start
New York reports the NCAA men’s basketball playoffs open tonight with Kentucky favored to win the national title. The 16 team field includes major conference champions and at large selections. Kentucky, led by Adolph Rupp, is seen as the strong favorite to capture the crown. First round matchups list Kentucky State versus Duke, North Carolina State against Princeton, and UCLA versus Santa Clara among others with Seattle hosting the semi finals and finals to follow.
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Workman Ineligible For Further College Sports at W V U
West Virginia basketball star Mark Workman is declared ineligible for intercollegiate sports due to playing in a professional game last week. Athletic Council recommends withdrawal of grants to Workman and two other varsity players. university official confirms action. Workman expresses unhappiness and hopes no serious repercussions or harm to the university.
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Dodgers Plan Hodges as Backup Catcher This Week
Dodgers manager Charlie Dressen says Gil Hodges will catch sometime this week to provide insurance behind Roy Campanella and A Walker. Hodges has been at first base since 1948 and the club carries only two catchers. In other notes, Bob Lemon pitched 14 scoreless innings in exhibition play for Cleveland with 11 strikeouts.
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Al Mathes Named 1952 Group I Coach of Year
Richmond report notes Al Mathes coach of George Washington High School Danville named 1952 Group I coach of the year by Associated Press after votes from state sports writers. Mathes led the Cardinals to 19 straight wins, captured the Western Triot championship, and earned a top seed in the Roanoke tournament where Washington Lee of Arlington upset them in the opening round.
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Crossword Clues Packed With Historic Word Pairs
A compact list of crossword entries and clues covering topics from literature to cuisine. Includes many classical terms such as English author Italian run and Malt beverage alongside common words like diverging hints for gardens and worship places.
Connie Mack Field Named in West Palm Beach Ceremony
West Palm Beach renames Wright Field Connie Mack Field as Mayor H V McMillin presides during ceremonies attended by the Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox. Mack was honored again yesterday in Melbourne Florida with a Connie Mack Day.
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Pirates Eye Phillips as Pitching Prospect
San Bernardino California April not specified Branch Rickey, general manager, indicates he still believes first baseman Jack Phillips can pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates. If his plan succeeds Phillips may become a Pirates pitcher despite current position with the club.
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Highland Ave Rolls Season High Game In Church League
Highland Ave Presbyterian bowled a season high 614 in a 3 game win over Old Bethel led by Aubrey Bly 152 and Dickie Youngblood 121. Bly 378 and Youngblood 361 topped individual scores as Baptist, Reformed, and Braddock St Methodist also posted wins.
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Marion Could Prove Big Help for Browns
Marty Marion, ex Cardinal and current St. Louis Browns shortstop, could aid Rogers Hornsby's young squad by directing the infield and guiding pitchers like Ned Garver, Bob Cain, Tom Byrne, and Gene Reardon. He believes his leg is improving and hopes to play around 100 games this spring after missing all of last year. Marion went 2 for 3 in a 4-3 loss to the New York Giants in 10 innings.
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Local PE Keglers to Compete in Hagerstown Tournament
Top bowlers from Potomac Edison and Blue Ridge Lines will compete for the R. Paul Smith Trophy at the PE System Bowling Tournament in Hagerstown Maryland on April 5 at 7 30 p m. at least 20 teams expected and the company girls teams chase a special trophy.
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Winchester Utility Co
Bowl teams didn’t get rich from 1952 games AP survey
A private AP survey of the four major bowls on January 1 found little windfall for schools. Illinois net about 14 000 to 15 000 after sharing and expenses. Georgia Tech about 25 000. Maryland 126 232 68 after expenses, with Tennessee Kentucky and Texas Christian each around 125 210 09 and conference shares of roughly 31 000.
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Terrapins
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North Carolina State and Others Reach NCAA Eastern Semis
Sports Mirror recalls teams advancing to the NCAA Eastern Baseball playoffs semi finals with NC State and St. John’s Brook lyn among the qualifiers. It notes past results from Holy Cross, Navy, Ray Robinson, Norman Rubio and Gene Sarazen’s golf win as historical context.
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