Nora Schoof Lead Hawkeyes to 7-2 Win Over Bradley
Iowa's Nora and Schoof combined on a three hit pitching effort as the Hawkeyes defeated Bradley 7-2 in Iowa City. Tom Haye delivered a two run single breaking a 1-1 tie in the fifth while Babe Hawthorne and Scheyli contributed in the outfield and at the plate.
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Cornell Tops Coe Nine 5-2 in Midwest Conference
Cornell beat Coe 5-2 at Daniels Park as Mike Provezani hurled a five strikeout, ten-hit effort against the Kohawks. Dan Coe's defense committed errors framing a three-run seventh inning for the Rams after a 2-2 tie. John Bell belted a two-run homer to key the victory.
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Ed Omdahl Named Decorah Softball League Manager
Decorah appoints Ed Omdahl as manager succeeding Roy Green who resigned. The 1956 season starts June 4 with four rounds and a tournament between the second and third rounds.
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Stanford star accuses AAU official of trip rule breach
Stanford track alumnus John T. Fulton charged Daniel J. Ferris, AAU secretary treasurer, with arranging a Canada trip that broke expense limits. Ferris denied the accusation as libelous, while Fulton said he would present the charge to the AAU executive committee citing prior events and irregular cash payments tied to his career.
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C R Prep Golfers In Iowa City District May 12
The Cedar Rapids and Des Moines area golf teams will compete for district honors in the Iowa City tourney on May 12 with eight district sites. Winners and runnersup advance to the state tourney at Finkbine on May 26, with listed Cedar Rapids schools among many Eastern Iowa entrants.
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Elks Sell May 4 Stag Honoring O Connor and Seniors
Cedar Rapids Elks announce tickets on sale for a May 4 sports stag honoring Iowa basketball coach Bucky O Connor and his senior stars. Dinner begins at 6 p.m. Tickets cost 1.50 and are sold at Enzler s Hiltbrunner s or the Elks desk. O Connor will speak and gifts will be presented to seniors.
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Grinnell Honors C R Cassiday Wrestler Named MVP
Grinnell College names C R Cassiday as most valuable wrestler after he won the Midwest Conference heavyweight title for the second straight year. A 1952 Franklin graduate, Cassiday plans to graduate from Grinnell in June and then enter the air force with four years of ROTC participation.
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Rutgers Eaters Lead 17-Man Penn Relays Team
Rutgers will send a 17 man delegation to the Penn Relays in Philadelphia for Friday and Saturday events, competing in six track and field events.
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Umont Becomes First Umpire With Glasses in MLB Game
In Kansas City Frank Umont, a 37 year old American League umpire, wore glasses on a game for the second base domain. Charley Berry explained the decision after Harridge gave approval saying the correction would help his left eye. Berry stressed it did not affect Umont's judgment or ability to umpire.
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Del Flanagan Edges Boddie In Dayton Bout
Milwaukee fighter Del Flanagan outpoints George Boddie in a 156 pound matchup in Dayton Ohio. Boddie hails from St Paul while Flanagan represents Milwaukee with the decision likely 10 rounds.
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Big Ten Officials Increase Visits To Ohio State
Western Conference commissioner Kenneth L. Tug Wilson visited Columbus for the fourth time in weeks meeting Ohio State President Howard L. Bevis and Dr. Wendell Postle. Earlier visits by Jack Ryan and talks with Athletic Director Dick Larkins Coach Woody Hayes and Ernie Godfrey followed a magazine report alleging improprieties in OSU athletics.
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Ohio State Player Misconduct Probe Sparks Big Ten Action Debate
An investigation into alleged payments to football players could lead to no action or suspension of Ohio State from the Big Ten. Officials review details and potential sanctions amid ongoing inquiries affecting the program.
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Johnson Urges Pay TV Adoption for Sports
UPI reports Colorado congressman Edwin C. Johnson urged the Senate Commerce Committee that pay television is needed to support sports. He said viewers must pay to watch sports on TV, arguing current telecasts hurt gate receipts and advertisers cannot cover the losses.
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Iowa Hawkeyes announce six home games next season
Iowa City reports six home football games for the Hawkeyes an unusually large slate. Big Ten foes include Wisconsin and Michigan on October 13 Homecoming, Ohio State November 17, with Notre Dame finishing November 24. New foes include Oregon State and Hawaii in October.
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