Wisconsin Upsets Notre Dame and Pitt Over Northwestern
Pittsburgh Panthers defeated Northwestern 48 to 37 at Patten Gymnasium before about 3,500 fans. Edward Strolski led Pittsburgh with 13 points, while Bob Koble topped Northwestern with 14. It was Northwestern's second start and first loss of the season.
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Badgers Edge Irish 45 39 in Home Court Victory
Wisconsin, inexperienced but undefeated in four meetings with Notre Dame, won 45 to 39 before about 10 000 fans. Andy Smith scored 16 and Dave Dupee 12 as Ed Riska sparked Notre Dame early but Wisconsin tightened defense in the second half to hold the lead.
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HAWKLETS ROUT WILSON 48 TO 26 IN MVC GAME
Iowa City Little Hawks overpowered Wilson of Cedar Rapids 48 to 26 after a 3 point halftime edge. Russell Hirt led with strong inside play while defense limited Wilson star Tom Farmer to four baskets and one free throw. George Devine helped open the scoring as Iowa City pulled away early.
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Michigan Holds Off Spartans In Low Scoring Clash
In Ann Arbor Michigan defeated Michigan State 41 to 34 before about 6 000 fans. Bennie Oosterbaan debuts as Michigan coach while center James Rae led the Wolverines with 12 points. Michigan State’s top scorer was Marty Hutt with eight points as the half ended tied 18-18.
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Golden Gloves training at Y M C A opens Thursday
A boxing training quarters for Golden Gloves entrants opens at the Y M C A Thursday afternoon and will be available until the preliminaries begin February 6 at Memorial Coliseum. Facilities include gloves bags weights and showers. Boxers need only trunks and shoes. an instructor will supervise and issue entry privilege cards.
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Girls may join South Dakota football squad next season
Vermillion South Dakota AP reports coach Harry Gamage threatens to field girls on the football team if enough male players do not answer the call next fall. The current squad has 23 players and the season begins with a game against the University of Iowa.
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Cyclones Bow To Iowa State Teachers 38-29
In Cedar Falls the Iowa State Teachers defeated Iowa State College 38 to 29. Bill Close scored 12 for the Teachers while Bliss led the Cyclones with 10 points as the Teachers built a 7-1 run early and dominated with a stingy defense. This win marked their third victory in four games.
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Indiana Five Clips Miami for Second Win in Bid
Indiana University overwhelmed Miami athletic club team to win 49 23. Hoosiers surged to a 28 14 halftime edge with fast offense. Sophomore Bill Menke scored 12 and Paul Armstrong added 10 as Miami struggled to shoot from range. Clarence Sitzel led Miami with six points.
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Pro Football Championship Set At Polo Grounds
The Packers meet the Giants at the Polo Grounds this afternoon to decide the NFL title before an estimated 60 000 fans. Ticket demand is high with scalpers reporting brisk sales at premium prices. The game marks pro football’s growing status and commercial appeal since Red Grange’s 1925 impact with the Chicago Bears.
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Buckeyes Beat George Washington 43 37 in Season Opener
Ohio State opened its basketball season by defeating George Washington University 43 to 37 in Columbus. Captain Jimmy Hull led with 19 points, including spectacular one hand shots, while Captain Bob Faris added 11. The game drew 5 698 fans.
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College Basketball Scores Mixed Across Nation
A patchwork of results shows Notre Dame 39, Wisconsin 45 and Pittsburgh 18, Northwestern 37 to Minnesota 7. Other notable tallies include Marquette 75 over Western Reserve 37 and Texas Tech style upsets with George Washington 37 and Indiana 9.
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Entries Pouring In For The Gazette Silver Skates
Entries for The Gazette Silver Skates races at the municipal skating rink are arriving daily as organizers await skating weather. Races set for Sunday afternoon January 1 invite athletes from six divisions including senior men and women. New entrants include Dick Rozek Hal Marshall Jimmy Hamiston Leo Morrissey Willard Yates and Dick Pfiffmer as medals await first second and third places in each division.
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Illinois Opens Cage Season With 49 3 Victory Over Bears
The University of Illinois started its 1938 39 basketball season in Champaign with a 49 to 31 win over Washington U of St. Louis. Bill Hapac led Illini with 13 points from five field goals and three free throws. Pick Dehner added nine points.
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Waterloo quintet mips McKinley 18 to 0
Waterloo West defeats Cedar Rapids McKinley 18 to 15 in a Mississippi Valley conference game. West led early after a field goal by McCombs, but scoring remained scarce with tough defense and a 3 to 2 halftime edge before extending the lead in the final periods.
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Gophers Triumph 47 22 Over Carleton College
Minnesota rolled to a 47 22 non conference win over Carleton College led by Gordon Addington with 13 points. The Gophers built a 22 9 first half margin and extended their string to twelve straight victories while displaying quick passing and strong floor play in Minneapolis.
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