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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1952

Page

7

Wilson Tops Roosevelt In City Championship Opener

Wilson defeats Roosevelt 44 to 38 at Coe fieldhouse as the Riders surge after a slow second quarter. Key contributors include Dick Hamilton and Pete Sargeant for Wilson while Roosevelt's Jedlicka and Jedlicka, Saylor, and Bird battled. Wilson shoots 15 of 50 from the floor.

Wilson Roosevelt Coe Fieldhouse Clem Carey Dick Hamilton Pete Sargeant Ron Saylor Carney Ray Jedlicka Ron Stelie Dave Mitchell Sargeant Jedlicka Norval Lee Dean Finch Dean Stoakes Ramblers Finch Hamilton Dewey Bird Stoke Sergeant Stelte Saylor Clent Tidzette Tom Merryman Gus McSkimming

Marion Blisters Monticello In Warnac Opener

Marion powers past Monticello 66 to 42 in Warnac conference opener at Marion gym. Marv Novotny and Jerry Peck each score 14, Bob Christensen adds 10 as Marion uses balanced offense to pull away after a tight first half.

Marion Powers Monti Warnac Marion Monticello Marv Novotny Jerry Peck Bob Christensen Marlon Lee McKinley Schmidk Wagner Rappel Helena iNovolor Sebolt Trimdle Claogr Fox Groves Navratil Meier Christensen Sidney i'Proaser Cartandu Ellans i Ppatisen Amer Goa Te Merton Davenport Lota Davenport H W. McCrisht Theron Thomsen

Luther Norsemen Rout Bemidji State Teachers 69 51

Luther Norsemen led from start to finish beating Bemidji State Teachers 69 to 51. Don Boelter scored 23 points on 8 field goals and 7 free throws, Dick Hefte added 21, Sherm Oftedahl led Bemidji with 15 while Hub Hovland and Irwin St John each had 14. Hamlet Peterson's team travels to Grand Forks next. Bemidji to Duluth to face Minnesota Duluth.

Sbemidii Minn Don Boelter Dick Hefte Luther Norsemen Bemidji State Teachers College Norsemen Boelter Hefte Sherm Oftedahl Beavers Hub Hovland Irwin St. John Hamlet Peterson Luther Five University of North Dakota Grand Forks Duluth University of Minnesota, Duluth Dane Pete Alo

Tiger Jones Beats Bratton In Madison Square Garden Upset

In New York Ralph Tiger Jones upset former NBA welterweight champion Johnny Bratton with an 11 round unanimous decision at Madison Square Garden. Jones, a 24 year old Yonkerser, dominated the bout as Bratton failed to hold him off. Match maker Billy Brown plans a quick return match in January.

New York Ralph Tiger Jones Johnny Bratton NBA Bratton Madison Square Garden Billy Brown International Club Yonkers N. C

Ryan to quit Cleveland post amid front office row

Ellis' Ryan plans resignation as president of the Cleveland Indians after arriving from Phoenix following a public front-office dispute. Officials deny details while reporters note directors objected to his push to purchase the Indianapolis team, which lost money for the Indians last season.

Cleveland Ellis Ryan Cleveland Indians Phoenix Hank Greenberg Indianapolis Indians

Irish Topple Point Mark Wins 80 53 at Xavier

St Pat’s Shamrocks overpower Xavier in Dyersville 80 to 53 to notch their sixth win of the season. Hal Trosky leads with 24 points, Denny Cambridge adds 20, while Marv Pettinger tops Xavier with 32. Blair Seifert Noel contribute key rebounds and scoring as the Irish set a school gate record with 86 points.

iBy Bob Naughton St. Pat’s Shamrorvks Xavier Dyersville Iowa Catholic Conference Hal Trosky Denny Cambridge Marv Pettinger Trosky Cambridge Bob Blair Punky Seifert Paul Noel Fer

Detroit Tigers to Train in California Next Spring

Bur bank is cut to land the Detroit Tigers for spring training in 1954 in Burbank California. Joseph V. Harrison says Walter O Spike Briggs Jr will inspect Olive Memorial stadium next spring. Tigers trained previously at Lakeland Florida. Browns will train here in 1953.

Detroit Tigers California Burbank Calif American League Joseph V. Harrison Walter O Spike” Briggs Tigers Olive Memorial Stadium Lakeland Fla St. Louis Browns

Bolts Edge Iowa City in Overtime Thriller

In frigid conditions at Iowa City Franklin, the Bolts overcame a slow third period to force overtime and then defeated Iowa City in the extra period by a final score of 68 to 66. Jazetta Correenanes led the late surge for Ce gar Rapids.

Bolts Iowa City Johnny Meyer Jazetta Correenanes Franklin Cegar Rapids City High Minwayv Nerind

Badgers Open Season With Win Over Marquette

Wisconsin opened the season with a 76 to 55 victory over Marquette in Chicago. Paul Morrow led the Badgers with 25 points as they controlled the game from the start in the Big Ten opener.

Marquette Chicago Wisconsin Mar ‘Quette Badgers Paul Morrow

Former SUI Swimmer Named to All America Backstroke

Bowen Stassforth former University of Iowa swimmer was named to the backstroke berth on the all America swimming team announced in Spokane by the Amateur Athletic Union swimming committee.

SUI Spokane Bowen Stassforth University of Iowa Amateur Athletic Union

Georgia tops Miami 35 13 in Orange Bowl rout

Georgia quarterback Zeke Bratkowski threw three touchdowns and set a Southeastern Conference passing record as the Bulldogs defeated Miami 35 to 13 before 21 057 fans in the Orange Bowl. Bratkowski went 17 of 24 for 284 yards and helped Georgia finish the season at seven wins four losses. Miami ended 1952 with four wins seven losses.

Miami Fla Georgia iZeke Bratkowski Bulldogs Bratkowski Kentucky Babe Parilli Brat Ceornis Ria

Attendance Dip Marks Major Leagues In 1952 Campaign

Phoenix AP reports 1952 major league attendance fell 10.4 percent due to weather. American League down 6.6 percent to 8,293,996. National League down 12.5 percent to 6,339,148. Gains for AL: Philadelphia, St. Louis, Washington. NL gains: Chicago and Cincinnati.

Phoenix Ariz Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Chicago Cincinnati

Holland Reinstated by AAA After Suspension

Hill Holland, winner of the 1950 Indianapolis 400, was reinstated by the American Automobile Association after a long suspension for unsanctioned activity in December 1950. He plans to race at Indianapolis again this year and has driving offers.

Washington Hill Holland Indianapolis Contest Board American Automobile Association Holland

High School Sports Scores Across Regions

Benton County and Buchanan County leagues report numerous prep basketball results with teams such as Keystone Newhall Norway Lamont Winthrop Lone Tree Riverside Oxford Ames Anamosa Cedar Rapids and more. Notable scores include Keystorne 60 Newhall 39 and Lone Tree 74 Riverside 28 with many games across counties and districts.

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Hounds Triumph In Loop Tilt 78 60 Over St Patrick’s

Immaculate Conception Greyhounds of Cedar Rapids beat St Patrick’s Iowa City 78 to 60 for their third conference win. Senior Dick Knowles scored 27 points backing a strong first half 44-16 lead as Jack Rochlitz and others supported. The Shamrocks rallied briefly early but could not sustain the push as IC held on with reserves contributing in a fast paced final period.

McKinley Davenport Blue Devils Earl Klinzman Thunderbolts Son Paul Moon Pete Bailey Ben Thenhaus Cathout Little Hawks Franklin Tom Davis Sample Iowa City Thenhaus John Englert Stevens Don Peterson Peterson Ganda Hic Matesc Hne Ott Seboli Bob Groves Bill Happel Bears John Arnold Sebolt-Groves Sebolt Groves Thunderbolt Bob Ask Bailey Davenporty Little Hawk Clem Bridges Sopho i Cedar Rapids City High Towa City d'Lathout Thenhaua i'Eveiert AL Xokesk O'Stevens AB Peteranm J Hedges Davis Sampla Woods Brants Na Stare Iledar Rapids Jowa Che Lee Lancets Owa City Immaculate Conception Greyhounds St. Patrick’s Dick Knowles Shamrocks B.C Knowles Jack Rochlitz

Sugar Ray Robinson to defend title against Turpin in June

Sugar Ray Robinson announced he will not retire and will defend his middleweight title against Randy Turpin in London this June. The New York State Athletic Commission briefly vacated and then suggested title recognition could return if proof of the Turpin bout is provided, while the NBA backs the London defense pending official confirmation.

Murray Rose New York Sugar Ray Robinson England Randy Turpin London George Gainford Boston New York State Athletic Commission Robinson Turpin Gainford Commission Bob Christenberry Turpin-Robinson Christenberry C. B. Powell Leon Minneapolis George Barton National Boxing Association NBA Ray Rocky Graziano Chicago

Harrison Takes Lead In Havana Golf Tourney

Ardznoré Oklahoma player Dutch Harrison shot seven under par to lead the Havana invitation pro am after 26 holes. Al Besserling trails with 135, while Jack Shields tied Freddie Haas at 129 for the pro division at Havana Country Club.

Havana Cuba Ins Harrison Ardznoré Oklo al Besserling Grossingers N. C Havana Country Club Jack Shields Glen Eagles Ill Freddie Haas New Orleans

Mark Kelly Former Sports Editor Dies at 59

Hollywood AP reports Mark Kelly former sports editor of the Los Angeles Examiner died at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital from a heart attack after a long cancer battle. He had spent the last 12 years as a writer and publicist at 20th Century Fox and arrived in Hollywood in 1921 from the Chicago Herald American.

Mark Kelly Dies Hollywood Los Angeles Examiner Cedars of Lebanon Kelly 20Th Century-Fox Chicago Herald-American

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