Sectionals expand for girls basketball this year statewide
IGHSAU executive secretary Rodney Chisholm announced 22 more girls sectionals this year to reduce travel, with 16 district events to be held Feb 9–14 and the state tournament at Drake Fieldhouse, Des Moines, Feb 24–28. Regional pairings include Carson, Coen Rapids, Greenfield, Griswold, Shelby, and Stuart areas with multiple school matchups listed.
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Giardello Managers to Appeal Graham Fight Verdict
The Giardello camp plans to contest the Madison Square Garden decision in court. Co manager Carmine Graziano and Anthony Ferrante will travel to New York to pursue legal steps after Christenberry altered one score and gave the decision to Billy Graham.
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Hawkeyes Host To Indiana Cagers Tonight
Des Moines reports Indiana, a title contender, visits Iowa City for a Big Ten game led by 6-9 Don Schlundt. Iowa aims to rebound after a 75-70 loss to Wisconsin. prior they beat Michigan 85-77 in their opener.
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Browns May Move To Milwaukee
The St. Louis Browns are rumored to relocate to Milwaukee and play in the new Municipal Stadium within two to three years. Bill Veeck delays confirmation while negotiating and awaiting real estate deals in St. Louis. The Phoenix meeting eased city switch rules but would trigger lengthy litigation and big payments to rival clubs.
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Southwest Missouri State Wins NAIA Tourney and Meet
Southwest Missouri State claimed the NAIA basketball tournament title with a 79-68 victory over Portland University of Portland Oregon Saturday. The consolation game saw Southwest Texas State of San Marcos defeat Washburn of Topeka Kansas 81-62.
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Upsets Highlight Midwest Weekends in College Basketball
Big Ten season opens with Michigan State stunning Kansas State 90 to 63 while Notre Dame toppled UCLA after Kansas State beat Notre Dame. Indiana and Illinois win early league games as Purdue and Minnesota start nonconference play. Schedule notes place Illinois at Minnesota Tuesday and Northwestern hosting Butler in nonconference action.
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Lions Beat Rams in Conference Title Bid to Face Browns
Detroit Lions advance to the NFL title game by defeating the Los Angeles Rams 31 to 21. A surprise passing play from a halfback on an end run helped set up scoring drives as Detroit seeks its first league crown in 17 years against the Cleveland Browns in the championship.
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Bartlett Coach Suspended After Team Withdrawn From Floor
Louis S. Doll, Bartlett, is relieved of boys basketball coaching duties until Feb. 1, 1953, after pulling his team from the floor at Hamburg with the host leading 41 to 27 at the end of the third quarter. Harold Roode, Glenwood junior high coach, will replace him.
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U S Clinches Davis Cup Sweep Over Italy in Inter Zone
Hamilton Richardson and Tony Trabert win singles to give the United States a 50 clean sweep over Italy in the Davis Cup inter zone series. Ted Kroll and Lew Worsham capture the International Four-Ball title with a 3 and 1 victory over Middlecoff and Alexander. Selleoncir Force Base edges San Diego Naval Training Center 35-14 in San Diego.
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Lew Worsham
Oakmont
Cary Middlecoff
Skip Alexander
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Selleoncir Force Base
San Diego Naval Training Center
End Zone Pass Sends Hart Cornered in Final Minutes
A late sequence culminates with a pass that righted the clock and forced a contest ending with Leon Hart facing a critical reception at the goal line. The play demonstrates edge tension as the offense seeks a decisive score.
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First Poinsettia Bowl Highlights and MLB Trades
The first annual Poinsettia Bowl game is noted. Cleveland Indians trade pitcher Dick Rozek to the Philadelphia Athletics for Bob Hooper. Chicago Cubs buy Sheldon Jones from the Boston Braves and sell Walt Dubiel to the Milwaukee farm club.
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Chicago Cubs
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Move to blackout boxing telecasts in origin cities
National Boxing Association plans a Jan 10-11 meeting in New York to discuss a local blackout resolution. NBA President George A. Barton said the move would ban telecasts of bouts in cities where fights originate to study TV’s impact on the sport.
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All Stars to Clash with Harlemites at Lewis High
Six Cass county towns form an all star squad to meet Bobby Grand's Harlem Roadkings in the Lewis high school gym Tuesday at 7 p.m. The lineup features Cumberland coach Dale Alderson and players Jack Boeck Mansena Bill Freese Norman Blunk Amy Reed Howard Reed Atlantic Claude Anderson Gene Anderson Frank Nielsen George Olsen Lewis Mick Quinn R Marshall Dale Howard.
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Harlem Roadkings
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Jack Boeck
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Bill Freese
Norman Blunk
Amy Reed
Howard Reed
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Gene Anderson
Frank Nielsen
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Bridgewater Visit by Jefferson Family and Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. James Chafa of Jefferson visited last week with his mother Mrs. Lillie Chafa and his brother Kenneth and family. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Comaway were in Des Moines for a time and accompanied by others.
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Campbell couple heads to Washington for Christmas visit
Mr and Mrs D A Campbell traveled to Washington DC for a Christmas visit with their son Lyle and family. The couple and Mrs Elmo Campen and Mrs Maurice Kemberg were in Des Moines Wednesday.
Public School Costs Highlight 1951 Budget Snapshot
The notice notes public elementary and large public schools cost about six dollars in 1951 while private schools run about one billion dollars, reflecting era budget contrasts and schooling expenses.
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