Kentucky and Illinois Poised For Eastern Cage Title Clash
Kentucky and Illinois, two teams with strong scoring, meet at Madison Square Garden to earn a shot at Oklahoma A and M in Seattle. Illinois beat Yale 71-67 and Kentucky defeated Villanova 85-72, boosting offense records as each team averages near 69 points a game.
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Training Camp News Briefs March 22, 1949
Baseball notes from spring camps highlight Gordon of the Giants batting two homers and two singles as New York fell to Pittsburgh 7-5. Washington understudies tied Chattanooga Lookouts 1-1 in a day game. Bill McCahan pleased Connie Mack with three hitless innings in a 6-1 A's win over Miami Beach. Bert Haas pushed Puddin Head Jones for Phillies third base with two hits as Philly won 6-4. Bob Muncrief and Billy Meyer expressed confidence in Pittsburgh after a strong showing against New York.
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Pirates and Athletics Start Strong in Grapefruit League
In York on March 22 the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Athletics show solid starts in Grapefruit League play. Manager Billy Meyer’s Pirates are nine and four for a .750 pace, while the Athletics stand six and two for a .750 mark. The Cardinals and Reds share second in the NL at 6-3 and .667, while the White Sox and Indians tie for second in the AL at 6-4 and .600.
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Roundup of quirky quotes and college sports notes
West Virginia coach inquiry on home versus away wins sparks medal jokes. Skater Yvonne Sherman comments on judges' responsibility. Kalamazoo freshman Jake Stap rediscovering dominance with 29 straight wins. California crew coxswain Ralph Purchase sews luck with khaki shorts replacement at Olympics. Garden officials mulling Wyoming return. Syracuse outfielder Richard Lane hit five homers in a Muskegon game. Willie Pep future title defense teased amid exhibition tours. Navy plebe Fritz Davis shows multi sport skill. Harvard football to use 183 plays after fall practice. Green Bay Packers alumni group forms to back the team.
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Dean Umback Named Knox College President
Dr Sharvey G Umback William and Mary dean and longtime tennis coach becomes president of Knox College effective July 1. Even a tennis coach has to take some knocks as leadership changes unfold.
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Pirates top Giants 7-5 as Muncrief saves two innings
In Bradenton the Pirates beat the Giants 7-5 with Muncrief pitching the last two innings and retiring the final three on three pitches. Boston Braves prepare for two more exhibition games under Billy Southworth amid wins needed.
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Front Royal Town Team Signs Five Players
Among players who have agreed to play with the new Front Royal town team are Coopey Goodwin Lawrence Shiflett Bobby North William Beatty and Ching Vines. Frank Nesbitt will umpire again in Front Royal. Jack Gilliam temporary manager of the club has called another meeting Thursday night at the Warren courthouse.
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Martinsburg Bowls Out In West Virginia Tourney
Morgantown high school eliminated Martinsburg from the Class A tournament as the Bulldogs bowed in the regional semi finals at Fairmont 27 to 43.
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Blue Ridge Races At Woodley Draw 14 Entrants
Fourteen entries have been received for the Blue Ridge races Saturday at Woodley south of Berryville. Notable names include Justine Funkhouser A A Baldwin Sidney Culver Shirley Waugh O D Filly Jr Richard Heywood R V Clark Henry Lewis III A Mackay Smith and Dr J M Rogers. Miss Shirley Waugh is the only woman listed as owner rider for Tipperty stable of the Prestages. Post time is 2 30 according to Mrs Jack Prestage who announced the partial entrants.
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Slaying Tied to Reds Linked to South Labor Party
Seoul police chief Kim Tai Sun said two hooded men arrested in the March 17 killing of Mrs. H. H. Underwood, an American, were linked to the communist South Labor party. Mrs. Tdinaent, wife of the Chosen University president emeritus, aided refugees from Northern Korea.
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