Burlington Junior College Wins Big Against Clinton
Burlington Junior College routed Clinton 76 to 25 as a strong defense and deep bench overwhelmed the opposition. Key contributors include Jackson, Batty, McBride, and Tompkins with 50 points. Gilbert and Marlowe added 18 for Clinton, who exhausted their first team by the fourth quarter.
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Burlington Junior College
Clinton
Burlington
George Mikan
Jackson
Batty
McBride
Tompkins
Gilbert and
Marlowe
Don Pease quintet takes lead in Bowl-Inn sweepstakes
With one weekend left, the Don Pease team surged to first place posting a 4740 total led by Carl Kaletsch’s 289 game and 989 series. Otto Paulsen, Mose Robinson, Dr. Robert Moerke, and Dr. Edward Schach contributed strong scores as the group stands to share a $100 per bowler if the finish holds.
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Don Pease
Carl Kaletsch
Carl
Otto Paulsen
Mose Robinson
Robert Moerke
Edward Schach
Beaver trapping season ends after 75 years
The first open beaver season in 75 years closed December 7 after a seven day period in 33 counties. Commission biologists will tabulate results and announce findings at a later date.
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Commission
Bowling League Scores and Standouts From Last Week
Down at Oliva’s merchants league saw Herb Rnnegers post a 522 on games 157 188 182 guiding Bacher Cleaners to a shutout over Chicken Shack. Clark Voorhees rolled a 564 for Fal staff Beer as they swept Buhmeyer Motors. Major Young Jimmy Dixon joined the 600 club with 611 for Wischmeier Motor in a shutout of National Studios. Roger Weimer added 627 for Maple Leaf in a double win over Koppes Motor. Ray Genth led team No.3 with 517 while team No.5 fell twice to No.5.
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Oliva
Herb Rnnegers
Bacher Cleaners
Chicken Shack
Kluska
Clark Voorhees
Falstaff
Buhmeyer Motors
L. Smith
Harold Nebel
Maple Leaf
Budweiser
Beer
Ray Genth
Moose
M. Miller
Karl Pose
Mose Robinson
Carpenter
Jimmy Dixon
Wischmeier Motor
Charlie Ohimutz
Roger Weimer
Roger
Koppes Motor Team
Ted Richardson
Doc
Six Pin Charlie Six Pin Charlie scores tumble on league night
Ed Schach missed the 600 club by two pins with a 598. Carl Fischer rolled a 613 for Don Pease, Oliva's Ladies saw Virgie Hopfer 510 and Mayme Weise 501. Doris Walters led Burlington Bank with 500. Virginia Voorhees topped the night with 647. Norm Steingreather led C I O No 2 losers at 496. Don Gibson 520 led Coon deBoer Firefighters.
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Ed Schach
Don Pease
Joe’s Inn
Carl Fischer
Oliva’s Ladies
Voorhees
Auditorium Tavern
Virgie Hopfer
Mayme Weise
Tavern
Burlington Bank and Trust Co
Newton
Norm Steingreather
Don Gibson
Coon & deBoer Firefighters
Blackhawk Cafe
Boxing hopes hinge on talent as crowds rekindle interest
The piece notes boxing still draws crowds in New York, Philadelphia and Cleveland but laments a talent drought. LaStarza and the aging Louis are seen as possible catalysts, while Charles needs real competition to solidify a lasting title legacy.
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New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
LaStarza
Brian
Heavyweight title picture in flux as Louis eyes return
Boxing slows toward a Louis comeback next summer to challenge Ezra Charles, the Cincinnati slugger, as Ring Magazine lists Charles Walcott Oma Savold Bivins Woodcock Valentino Thompson and Agramonte as top contenders. With few fresh talents breaking through the field remains veteran and unsettled.
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Joe Louis
Ezzard Charles
Charles
New York
Louis
Roland LaStarza
Cesar Brion
LaStarza
Brian
Ring Magazine
Joe Walcott
Lee Oma
Lee Savold
Jimmy Bivins
Bruce Woodcock
Pat Valentino
Turkey Thompson
Amelio Agramonte
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Simpson Coates
Gilbert Batty McBride
Marlowe T’mpkins
Sharr E’man
Shroder
Tka
Doyle Sprock
Droste Vierling
Johnson O
Fr'klin Moehn Kelley
Dove Martin
Doris’ Tavern
Has FM
Florsheim
Mudd Coal Co
Walter Krekel
Burlington, Iowa
Arion Club
Ike Walton
Winchester
Remington
Stevens
H&r
Johnson Seahorse
Outboard Motors
Larson Aluminum Boats
Jefferson
Santa
Bocks
Lovey Poinsettia
Boce
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