Bolts and Wilson Triumph in Loop Opener Over Iowa City
Franklin's tall basketball squad powered to a 59-32 victory over Iowa City in a Mississippi Valley Conference opener at Coefield House. The Bolts built a 41-15 lead behind height advantage and productive early shooting, while Iowa City's short-handed lineup struggled to score. Helm and Johnson led Franklin with 12 points each, as reserves stepped in for the final period.
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Towa City
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Chapman
Johnson Cola
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Arnold Beechen
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Iowa City
Jim Luper
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Marion Indians tops Anamosa 58 50 in league opener
Marion jumped to a 16-8 first quarter lead and held on for a 58-50 victory over Anamosa in Wamac conference play. Darell Failor scored 20 for Marion, Kerry Cox 13, Ron Altenberg 10 while Don Norton led Anamosa with 15 points.
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Terry Haverly
325-Pound Fighter Potgieter Says He'll Quit Ring
London reports Ewart Potgieter, a 325 pound South African heavyweight billed as the world's biggest boxer, will quit boxing. The Daily Express quotes him saying he cannot punch and is a great big failure after a 10 round draw with James J. Parker, 225, of Canada on November 15.
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Blue Devils Rout McKinley In Valley Opener 62 25
Davenport Blue Devils dominate McKinley Bears 62 to 25, leading 13-4 after one quarter and 24-10 at halftime. Davenport defense holds McKinley to poor shooting while John Huston, Lee Frandsen, and Ken Denger pace the winners with multiple baskets. Sophomore game Davenport wins 38-29. Butch Turner tops McKinley scoring with 12 points.
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Lee Frandsen
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Moss candidate for Nebraska coaching post
Key West reporting Perry Moss, Miami backfield coach, entered the Nebraska head coaching race. He sent his application at Bill Orwig's suggestion, while stressing he knows little and remains among many applicants. Andy Gustafson offered to help Moss secure the job.
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Gustafson
Dubuque Rams overwhelmed Roosevelt in 80-43 win
Dubuque Rams remained undefeated with an 80-43 victory over Roosevelt of Cedar Rapids in a Mississippi Valley Conference game. Tom Buelow led Dubuque with 25 points, while Roosevelt’s Norm Lust scored 14 to lead his team. The Rams pulled away early, benching regulars by the third period, and also won the ``B'' game 55-49 with a late final burst.
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McCuskey Named U S Freestyle Olympic Wrestling Coach
Louisville report states Dave McCuskey of the University of Iowa has been named coach of the United States freestyle Olympic wrestling team by the AAU. He has guided national champions at Iowa and Iowa State Teachers. Joseph Scalzo will coach Greco-Roman wrestling. Final tryouts in Los Angeles the week of April 29.
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Spartans Seven-Point Pick in Early Odds
United Press reports early bowl game odds for January 2 matchups. Rose Bowl in Pasadena Michigan State seven-point favorite over UCLA. Sugar Bowl in New Orleans Georgia Tech seven over Pittsburgh. Cotton Bowl Dallas Texas Christian 64 over Mississippi. Orange Bowl Miami Oklahoma 732 over Maryland. Gator Bowl Jacksonville Auburn 643 over Vanderbilt.
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Rambler comeback sinks Clinton in MV Conference opener
In Clinton Friday night the Rambers rallied from behind to beat Clinton Falls 73 to 67. Wilson trailed early but used a 15 to 1 run in the fourth period sparked by Jim Meskimen and Dean Schwarz to seize control and secure Ed Rashke’s 11th year as River Kings coach. Free throws fueled Wilson’s win as they converted 31 of 45 attempts.
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Ed Heinsen
Russia Builds a Master Race Through Sports
Clarence H. Johnson warned AAU delegates that Russians aim to dominate world athletics, using the Olympic stage to forge a master race reputation. He has just returned from his second visit behind the Iron Curtain and notes a frenzied push to develop Russian athletes, including a top honor called Master of Sports, foreseeing a strong 1956 Olympic delegation.
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National Amateur Athletic Union
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Detroit
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AAU
U.S
Souchak Keeps Tourney Lead
Havana AP report notes Mike Souchak of Gros Singer New York leads the Havana Invitational pro am with 134 after 36 holes. He shot 69 and 65 to hold a three stroke edge over Tommy Bolt of Chattanooga Tennessee and Billy Maxwell of Odessa Texas who each shot 69 to stand at 137. A pair tied for runner up after the first round.
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Grossinger
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Tommy Bolt
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Tenn
Billy Maxwell
Odessa
Tex
New 10 Club B Baseball Loop To Operate In 1956
Optimism marked the final session of the minor league convention as a new class B Southwestern league was admitted for 1956. Ten teams include Midland San Angelo Big Spring Plainview El Paso Pampa in Texas and Hobbs Roswell Carlsbad Clovis in New Mexico. The realignment follows the West Texas New Mexico Big State and Longhorn leagues with Albuquerque Amarillo moving up to the Western league. Hutchinson and St. Joseph considered for the Western berth as the league aims to restore organized baseball spread. President George Trautman called the move a healthy trend amid claims of minor league decline.
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Roosevelt wins wrestling clash with McKinley 24-16
Roosevelt defeats McKinley 24-16 in a city meet at McKinley gym led by six victories including two falls. Wims 45 seconds and Slocum 1:28 earned falls for Roosevelt while Perez and Jones added wins for McKinley. The meet featured close bouts and left Roosevelt tied with Wilson for the city lead at 1-0.
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Dale Slocum
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Drake opens season with 85 65 win over North Dakota State
Drake gained an 85 to 65 victory over North Dakota State in the season opener. Center Willie Cerf tallied 21 points, 17 in the first half, fueling a 54 33 halftime lead. Guard Dug Walstad scored 18 for the Bisons as Drake shot 48 percent in the first half and held the lead throughout.
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Pennsylvania game officials take no action after doe killed
Pittsburgh report states officials will take no action against Richard Bauman who killed a 200 pound doe with full antlers during the back season. Bauman expressed surprise at the incident and authorities agreed.
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St Patrick's rally sinks Xavier 58 52 in league clash
Dyersville Iowa St Patrick's of Cedar Rapids rallied to win 58 52 over Xavier of Dyersville in a Northeast Iowa Catholic conference game. Xavier led at halftime 27 21 as Chuck Schillig scored 21 for St Pat's with six field goals and nine free throws. Pete Pufall o added 16 and Rose nine. Rose and Tom Cunningham sparked the late rally in the fourth.
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Ban Saxton Title Fight In New York
New York barred the February welterweight title bout between Carmen Basilio and Johnny Saxton, forcing the match to Chicago. NYSAC chief Julius Helfand cited Saxton's manager lacking a license and being persona non grata, saying direct dealings would invite gangster influence. The bout will be held at Chicago Stadium on February 1. Basilio must defend within 90 days. Saxton previously stepped aside for $15,000 before DeMarco’s Boston rematch.
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Johnny Saxton
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Rothschild
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Tony DeMarco
Logart Edges Virgil Aikins In Mutual Welterweight Fight
Isaac Logart of Camaguey Cuba scored a unanimous 10 round decision over Virgil Aikins of St. Louis in a nationally televised Madison Square Garden bout. The Cuban weighed 143 and a half pounds to Aikins 147. The result evened their series after Logart had previously lost a split decision to Aikins.
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Madison Square Garden
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Illness Forces Bowling Star Varipapa Out of Tourney
CHICAGO UP Andy Varipapa, 64, Hempstead NY bowling star and first to win the national match game championship twice in a row in 1946 and 1947, withdrew from the fifteenth annual tourney Friday due to illness. He has been under physician care after hospitalization in Cincinnati, Ohio, a month ago.
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