Navy Upsets Army 14-2 in Historic Victory
Navy coach Ed Erdelatz praised a hungry, well-coached team after a stunning 14-2 upset of Army at Municipal Stadium. Army coach Earl Blaik called Navy outcharged but stronger that day, while Blaik’s quarterback son Bob and fullback Gil Stephenson mourned the loss as Midshipmen celebrated around torn goal posts.
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Newton Matmen Shut Out Wilson
Newton wrestling dominated Wilson 41 0 in a Saturday match at Wilson gym. Four pins highlighted Newton’s win as 95 pound freshman Fred Metz opened with a pin over Areland Miller. Dean Lofkin at 123 pounds of Newton battled Gene Harkness in a close 7 0 win for the opponent but Newton still prevailed. Franklin coach Jim King served as referee and noted the action as Wilson losses mounted throughout the meet.
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Harold Chism
University of Iowa
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Areland Miller
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Gene Harkness
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Jim King
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Bill Baker
John Dunlap
DePrengle
Dean Ismiller
Jack Kier
Joe Riz
Salmon
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Don Youngken
Chuck Dumond
Fred Wicklund
Lesteree
Wayne Poague
Dick “Ek
Cedar Rapids Catholic Grade Schools Open Season
Cedar Rapids Catholic grade schools opened league play with Immaculate Conception, All Saints, St Matthew's, St Ludmila, St Wenceslaus, and St Patrick's winning. Last week Immaculate Conception beat All Saints 44 to 10, St Wenceslaus defeated St Patrick's 30 to 24, with individual high scorers noted for several teams.
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Hawks Name Bradley as Most Valuable Player
Harold Bradley a 215 pound tackle from Chicago was voted the University of Iowa's most valuable player by Hawkeye teammates. The 21 year old senior played both sides of the line, co captained Iowa in key 1945 games, and plans to pursue professional football and commercial art after graduation.
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High school and college basketball scores flood the page
Iowa City dominates Anamosa as Marshalltown tops Roosevelt sophomores. The update lists numerous college games across conferences including Iowa State over South Dakota while Ohio Wesleyan and Clarkson fixtures appear mixed with professional results and a Bears Cardinals radio game at KCRG 1600.
Freshman prospects key for Iowa football future
Iowa coach Wally Schwank names Ed McCluskey a top 1951 freshman contender after Dowling success. The 185-pound fullback joins a 75 to 100 player group, with limited standout potential among the class and ends as the strongest position.
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Iowa
Navy Triumph Over Army in Spectacular Interservice Clash
Navy dominated the game as fullback Dave Bannerman broke through for 67 yards while Army captain Blaik saw five interceptions. Navy recovered a key fumble by Al Pollard and featured a 27 yard drive capped by Jim Baldinger’s second half score. Lou Loehlein and Dave Fisher, both Hawkeye state natives, played notable roles for Army and Navy respectively.
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Army
al Pollard
Zastrow
Navy
Dave Bannerman
Carolina Beach
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Blaik
Korean Situation Updates Spotlighted on KCRG News
KCRG news programs track latest developments in the Korean situation with regular broadcasts. Reporters outline regional impact and statements from involved parties as events unfold.
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Hawks Host DePauw in Cage Start
Iowa opens season at home in the Hawkeye Field House hosting DePauw University as 1942-43 coach Rollie Williams seeks a home non conference win. Key players include Calsbeek injury doubt, Darling Greene Clifton Colbert Stauffer and freshmen Diehl Eschilsen Scroggs, with DePauw coming off a 77-57 win over Canterbury after a 59-45 loss to Indiana.
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Franklin Calsbeek
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Calsbeek
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Eddie Colbert
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Bob Clifton
Chuck Darling
Greene
Bob Diehl
Leland Eschilsen
Jim Scroggs
Everett Cochrane
Fred Buck
Wayne Ryan
Bill Andrews
DePauw
Canterbury College
Indiana
Bradyhoff Wins In Mat Meet Title at Iowa Teachers College
Mt. Vernon's Tom Bradyhoff captured the open amateur 112 pound title at the invitational wrestling tournament hosted by Iowa Teachers College in Cedar Falls. He earned the championship by referee's decision after a 6-6 draw with Clarence d'Happart. In the collegiate branch, Gene Leibert of Carleton defeated Bob Romanowski 6-3 for the 130 pound crown, while Bill Wieck of Teachers College beat Cornell's Foy 8-6 at 157 pounds. Don Clemmons of Mt. Vernon lost 4-0 to Bill Myers of Iowa City in the open heavyweight class.
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Tom Bradyhoff
Mt. Vernon
Iowa Teachers College
Clarence d’Happart
Bob Romanowski
Cornell College
Gene Leibert
Carleton College
Bill Wieck
Teachers College
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Foy
Don Clemmons
Bill Myers
Iowa City
Georgia Tech Tops Georgia 7-0 in Athens Rivalry Game
Georgia Tech’s Yellow Jackets defeated Georgia 7-0 at Athens before 50 000 fans as two 15 yard penalties in the second period helped set up the breakthrough score in a wary rivalry game.
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Michigan Loses Start as Big Ten Opens
Michigan drops its first basketball opener in 17 years 44 36 to Miami of Ohio in Ann Arbor as Miami uses a balanced scoring attack led by Don Knodel. North western tops Western Michigan 64 62 in Evanston with Ray Angelis scoring 24.
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Indiana Uses Platoon System to Beat De Pauw 59 45
Indiana opened the season with a 59 45 victory over De Pauw as Branch McCracken deployed 16 players in a frequent substitution strategy. The game was tied 1 1 early before the Hoosiers pulled away and experimented with lineups for the long Big Ten schedule.
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Boilermakers Open 1950-51 With Big Win Over Wabash
Purdue under coach Ray Eddy used 18 players in a fast break style to rout Wabash 75 to 46 in Lafayette. The Little Giants failed to hit a field goal until 11 minutes remained as the Boilers pulled ahead 22 to 4.
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Minnesota Beats Nebraska 55 41 In Season Opener
In Minneapolis Minnesota topped Nebraska 55 to 41 as both teams opened the season. Nebraska center Bob Pierce led scoring with 21 points eight field goals and seven free throws while Maynard Johnson and David Weiss added 12 and 11 points for Minnesota who led 31 15 at halftime.
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Bob Pierce
Maynard Johnson
David Weiss
Staufner Free Throw Seals 51-50 MSU Victory
Gordon Stauffer hit a late free throw with 15 seconds left to lift Michigan State College to a 51-50 win over Wayne University in a non conference matchup.
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Gordon Stauffer
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Wisconsin narrowly tops Marquette in low-scoring opener
Wisconsin turned up the heat in the second half to beat Marquette 49 to 42 after making only one field goal in the first ten minutes of the second half. The game was tied 30-30 at halftime as Marquette led 39-31 before Wisconsin steadied and pulled away.
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Upper Iowa Wins 62 47 at Knox College Opener
Upper Iowa spoiled Knox College’s gym opening and Coach Tip Downing debut by beating Knox 62 to 47. Knox led early before the Peacocks surged, holding the lead from three minutes left in the first half. Bert Johnson topped Knox with 21 points while Curtis Tresemer and George Richards led Upper Iowa with 15 and 14 points.
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College grid scores and Illinois style matchups mixed results
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