Schillig Sparks St Patrick’s 69 53 Victory Over St Wenceslaus
Chuck Schillig scored 32 points to lift St Patrick’s past St Wenceslaus 69 53 in its City Catholic conference opener. Schillig drew fouls, hit 10 field goals and 12 free throws as St Pat’s improves to 5 0 in the Northeast Iowa Catholic league. Dennis Drakozal led St Wenceslaus with 22 points while Bernie Pavek added 11. St Pat’s reserve win 42 30.
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Keck Paces Rams to 73-47 Opening Win
Mount Vernon Iowa April? No, Mount Vernon AP reports Cornell Rams beat Dubuque 73-47 in a non conference opener. Bob Keck led with 22 points, Merle Gaber and Leon Smith added 17 each, Bill Reid led Dubuque with 19.
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Newcombe Signs for 1957 Contract Reported at 30000
Newcombe signed a 1957 contract estimated at $30,000 with the Brooklyn Dodgers, becoming the highest paid pitcher in team history. The NL MVP and majors top pitcher of 1956, Newcombe settled with vice president Buzzy Bavasi in about 20 minutes after finding a pen in his blue pinstripe suit.
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Prep mile standout enrolls at Missouri
Ron Gregory a top miler selected the University of Missouri as his college program. The national high school mile record holder clocked 4 19.2 last May 25 at Jemez High School, cementing his status as a premier distance runner.
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Patterson to defend heavyweight title in February plan
Floyd Patterson, 21, defeated Archie Moore by knockout in the fifth round at Chicago Stadium to become the youngest heavyweight champion. Promoter Jim Morris aims for a February defense at Miami Beach against a top opponent, with Patterson returning home to Brooklyn to greet his newborn daughter. The event drew 14,000 fans, gate $228,145, TV and radio money valued at $180,000, and each fighter slated for about $110,275.
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Michael's 18 Lead J. C. Win 67-54
Immaculate Conception defeated St. Columbine of Dubuque 67-54 on the Hounds court. Gary Michael scored 18 and Jim Keeley 16 for IC. Charley Offerman led the Co Dukes with 15 points by scoring 11 from the line. Bob Jennings' press fueled a 38-24 halftime lead and a 58-35 edge after three quarters. Frosh-Soph also won 41-21.
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Van Horne Seeks Opponents for Boys Basketball Games
Van Horne consolidated school lists open dates for two boys basketball games on February 12 and February 19. Teams seeking home or away contests should contact Supt. Raymond Manship at Van Horne, lrne.
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Arlington players among Wartburg football letter winners
Special to The Gazette reports Wartburg college announced football letters this week. Arlington alumni Darwin Fritz from Sumner and Rod Kamper plus Roger Klingman from Arlington earned letters, joined by Dale Schluter of Belle Plaine and Charles Tonn of Independence as freshmen lettering.
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Layden backs Brennan in Notre Dame spat over season
Former Notre Dame coach Elmer Layden sided with Terry Brennan over Frank Leahy amid a troubled Irish season. Layden criticized Leahy’s Los Angeles remarks as in poor taste and noted Brennan has done more for Notre Dame since Layden left. Layden, ex-coach 1934–40, called for constructive criticism and warned against judging teams from TV.
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Brennan poised to fire Notre Dame assistants after USC game
A source close to Notre Dame football says coach Terry Brennan will dismiss all assistant coaches after the USC game in Los Angeles. The move aims to shift blame for the Fighting Irish’s worst season on record, with Brennan and former mentor Frank Leahy reportedly at odds over the program’s decline.
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Ezzard Charles Retires From Boxing At 35
Former heavyweight champion Ezzard Charles announced his retirement from boxing citing a poor showing in recent months. The Cincinnati resident messaged manager Tom Tannis explaining he would discontinue boxing to avoid being a fraud to fans who enjoy competitive sports.
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Iowa Rose Bowl Ticket Applications On Sale Monday
The University of Iowa athletic department will accept ticket requests by mail on Monday. Priority given to alumni and club members. general public later. Tickets cost 5.50 dollars with 0.50 dollar handling per order. two tickets receive priority. Mail to Francis Graham Fieldhouse Iowa City Iowa. Checks payable to University of Iowa Athletic Department.
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Roosevelt Wrestlers Edge McKinley In Close 21-19 Meet
Roosevelt's wrestling team edged McKinley 21-19 in a city showdown Friday night. Each side won five matches with one draw. Roosevelt led after two falls to McKinley’s one. Earl Wims and Joe Wisnowsky had falls for the Riders, Don Holladay for McKinley.
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Osage Wrestlers Triumph Over Waverly 27 to 15
Osage high school opened its wrestling season Friday night with a 27 to 15 win over Waverly. The meet featured four pins, two by each team, highlighting a strong start for Osage and its wrestlers.
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Patterson knocks out Moore to claim heavyweight title
In San Diego Floyd Patterson defeated Archie Moore by knockout to capture the world heavyweight crown. In Tokyo Katsumi Kozuka outpointed Toshiharu Ogoshi to win Japan's lightweight title.
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Patterson crushes Moore in fifth as Marciano comeback rumors swirl
Floyd Patterson knocked out Archie Moore in the fifth round in Chicago, cementing a meteoric rise from Olympic champ to top professional. He challenged Rocky Marciano to a comeback and hinted at a future bout with the winner of Moore-Patterson. Moore reflected that youth should prevail as he faced a tough decline after a long career.
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Sooners McDonald Wins Maxwell Club Player of the Year
Tom McDonald, 22, halfback for the unbeaten Oklahoma Sooners, was named the Maxwell Memorial Football Club player of the year. He scored 16 touchdowns this season and will receive the Maxwell award at the club dinner on January 15.
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Defending Kings Top Roosevelt In Narrow Win
Marshalltown defeated Cedar Rapids Roosevelt 44 to 30 to extend its winning streak to 27 games. Center Joe Austin and Jerry Abrahamson tied for team highs with 13 points each as Marshalltown rode a strong third quarter and stifling defense to pull away after a 12-6 Roosevelt start. Lamb led Roosevelt with 11 points.
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Monticello Romps McKinley 78 48 for Third Straight Win
Monticello High School, led by Dean Nelson, dominated McKinley Cedar Rapids 78 to 48 to extend its three game win streak in the Wamac race. Maynard Lang led with 15 points as all starters scored, Tom Rhatigan added 12, and Monticello built a 22-3 first quarter lead before coasting to the victory.
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Robinson and Aparicio Are Top Rookies
Carl Lundquist reports in New York that Frank Robinson of the Cincinnati Redlegs and Luis Aparicio of the Chicago White Sox were named major league rookies of the year by the Baseball Writers Association. Robinson, 20, hit 38 home runs and was a unanimous National League pick, while Aparicio, 22, appeared on all but two American League ballots. Tito Francona and Rocky Colavito also received AL votes. Robinson tied a rookie home run record and overcame a season from obscurity to win.
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Big Ten Considers Stricter Aid Rules Next Week
The Big Ten will debate tougher aid rules for athletes with a provision allowing coach firing for violations. Athletic directors meet Friday and winter meeting starts Tuesday after a committee prepared the legislation. The plan would let schools provide aid according to need while maintaining limits on benefits.
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O Connor Names Traveling Squad for Nebraska Game
Iowa City AP Coach Bucky O Connor announced a 14 man traveling squad for Mondays visit to Lincoln Nebraska. He also listed a tentative starting five with Sebolt Gunther Payne Johnson McConnell and additional guards forwards and centers among the traveling roster.
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Trautman Warns Taxes Endanger Minor League Baseball
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues president George M Trautman told a House Ways and Means subcommittee that the federal admissions tax on baseball tickets threatens minor league baseball. He cited attendance dropping from 41 872 000 in 1949 to 17 031 000 and club numbers from 448 to 213.
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Montreal Royals Sign Camilli Son Of Dodger Great
Montreal reports Douglas Camilli, son of former Brooklyn Dodger Delph Camilli, has signed a 1957 contract with the International League Montreal Royals. The move ties the Camilli name to a pro baseball franchise in Canada.
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