Elks Upset. Berryville and City Legions Reach Finals
In a Sunday start to the playoffs, Winchester Legion upset the Elks 54 50 ending the Elks run. Berryville Legion beat National Guard 42 33 as Leon Pope led the Legion with 22 points.
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William Goforth
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Bailey
Michigan State Boxer Pat Doughterty Fights at 145 Pounds
MSU boxer Pat Doughterty previously fought at 155 pounds in 1947 1948 and weighed 135 pounds in 1949. He is set to compete this season at 145 pounds continuing his weight class progression.
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Pat Doughterty
Michigan State
Sam Snead Defends Swing Under Pressure Tale
Golf star Sam Snead faced criticism for a late 1939 swing in the National Eight, with Lawson Little defending him. Little notes Denny Shute's five-match lead and Snead’s risky play, including a sand trap attempt and a thin approach, followed by three putts to finish.
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Lawson Little
Snead
Denny Shute
Sam
Two Minute Rule Dropped in NBA Play During 40 Minute Games
New York reports the National Basketball Committee scrapped the controversial two minute rule after a one year trial. The amateur body's action ends the experiment and returns teams in the United States and Canada to the standard 40 minute code for all play.
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New York
National Basketball Committee
United States
Canada
Boxing Semi-finals Open at N C A A Tourney
State College Pa hosts the national boxing tournament as defending champions LSU face Michigan State in the semi finals for team honors in a two horse race.
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State College
Louisiana State
Michigan State
DiMaggio Sees Peak Form as Reds Play Ends
In Bradenton the Yankees star Joe DiMaggio, recovering from recent ailments, predicts peak form within a week after the exhibition against the Reds. Across Florida reports note Giants trade talks linger with Cubs, and Batts vents about bullpen role with Red Sox while Phillies win big in Grapefruit action.
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Joe Dipeep
New York Yankees
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Bombers
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Sarasota
Fla
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Boston Red Sox
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Buddy Rosar
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Peanuts Lowrey
Tribe
Walker Cooper
Reds
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Billy Southworth
St. Louis Cardinals
Braves
Connie Ryan
Libby Sistin
Bob Hall
Dick Manville
Indian Netmen Clinch 5 4 Win to Extend Streak
The Indians of William and Mary edged Cornell 5-4 with wins in the final two doubles matches. This victory marked their seventy-sixth consecutive win spanning six years, as they overcame a predicted defeat.
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William and Mary
Cornell University
Tribe
Winchester White Sox Elect Officers for Northern Virginia League
Sam Ensogna reports Winchester White Sox have elected officers for the eight team Northern Virginia league set to begin May 7. Eugene Purtlebaugh named president with brother Sam as vice president, Lloyd M. Coffelt chosen secretary treasurer. Kermit Batt, Airport Speedway.
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Winchester
Eugene Purtlebaugh
Sam
Lloyd M. Coffelt
Graziano Seeks KO in Garden Comeback Match
Rocky Graziano returns to Madison Square Garden for his first bout there in four years to face Tony Janiro in a ten round main event. The bout headlines a show with Crosby Day parade tie ins and a 16,000 crowd expected as Graziano aims to KO Janiro while promising big onslaughts.
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Ariz
Billy Meyer
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Kiner
Steve Gromek
Cleveland
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Tony Janiro
New York
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