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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1948

Page

5

Two Minute Barrage Lifts Bemidji Teachers Past Luther 56 54

Bemidji Bemidji Teachers pull a late rally to beat Luther 56 54 in Bemidji Minnesota Friday night. Guard Mooney scores 18 as Veglahn Nelson lead Luther with 11 each. Luther led at halftime 31 24 and held the lead until the final minutes.

Luther Bemidji, Minn Bemedji Iowa Mooney Bemidji Veglahn Nelson Macallister St. Paul Steenand Bernatz Nerf Williams Hellestad Ohnson Jahn Cerman Cagner Ulvilden Nylund jJei Ney Ubke G . Terson Estenson Eglahn Nelson de Ristiansen Wagner Long

Waukon Bowler Competes In National Meet

Ed Lenth of Waukon Iowa bowls in the national match game championships in Chicago He is the first of three Iowans in competition Delehant of Council Bluffs and James Ballenger of Muscatine also enter Among 166 entries from 93 cities in the tournament.

Chicago Ed Lenth Aukon Iowa Lenth

Northwestern fans to flood Rose Bowl with cowbells

The Tournament of Roses Association reports Northwestern will bring about 2,000 cowbells to the Rose Bowl on January 1. The NU Bowl Committee arranged for the bells to Huntington Hotel by December 20, aiming to create loud fan noise for the game.

Pasadena Calif Northwestern Withlifornia Tournament of Roses

Clinton Baseball Drive Aims for $50,000 Target

Clinton fans rallied Friday to raise $50,000 to support the Jinton baseball team and help secure a place in the Class C Central Aviation next season. Organizer said the goal would be pursued at a Friday night meeting.

Clinton INS Jinton Central Aviation Clinton Baseball Aamnainane

Marengo Merchants Schedule Two Home Games This Week

Marengo hosts Monticello Tuesday night at home and welcomes the Iowa City Moose Saturday night for another home game.

Marengo Marengo gion-Merchants Basketball Am Monticello Isl Arengo Iowa Ity Moose

Boxing Roundup From Multiple Cities

The short wire of results lists several light and middleweight bouts across cities including New York Chicago Los Angeles and New Orleans. Notable outcomes show fighters such as Ezzard Charles Bob Satterfield and Marcel Cerdan earning decisions while others like Tate Martinez and Corky Gonzales secure points in close matches.

York Ezzard Charles Ciimae Joe Baksi Kulp Yy - Icago Bob Satterfield Chicago Bob Amos Detroit Joe Louis-Billy Lywood Calif Tate Martinez Sangrypsioce Alfredo

Gambler Jailed In Philadelphia Sports Cleanup

Morris Fleishman age 33 held on 1500 dollars bail after police uncovered an alleged bribery attempt involving Joe Fulks star forward of the Philadelphia Warriors. Authorities say racketeers are entering sports while Fleishman faces charges under section 667 of the penal code. Fulks testified no actual throwing or specific sums were discussed.

Philadelphia INS Morris Fleishman Joe Fulks Philadelphia Warriors Basketball Association of America Fulks Fleishman Kuttawa George F. Richardson

Promoter Resigns in Row Schedules Conference Next Tuesday

New York promoter Andy Niederreiter quits the Tournament of Champions post amid clash with boss George Kletz a Tex Ricard style figure. Niederreiter vows to stand firm until a Tuesday conference when the board may decide his fate.

New York INS Andy Niederreiter Neiderreiter George Kletz Tex Rickard Niederreiter Kletz Andy Nieders

SE Conference Cracks Down On Bowl Eligibility

The Southeastern Conference bans players from post season play more than once every three years and requires a .750 league win percentage in six conference games to accept a bowl bid. The move could cut top teams from bowls and may even leave years with no league bowl participant. The rule tightens after a prior limit on Cotton Sugar and Orange Bowls.

Gainesville Fla Southeastern Conference League

Iowa Cagers Finish Above .500 Six Times

Iowa City notes that the University of Iowa achieved a winning Big Nine record in six of the last ten seasons. The decade’s best was 11-1 in 1945, with 8-4 in 1948, 9-3 in 1944, and 10-5 in 1942, all yielding high standings and shared or clear runner up positions.

Iowa Iowa City University of Iowa Hawks

Stranahan Holds Lead In Miami Open Second Round

Amateur Frank Stranahan of Toledo shot a four under par 66 in the second round of the $10,000 Miami Open to stand five strokes ahead of his nearest challengers. He matched Thursday’s 66 to finish the round at 132.

Miami Frank Stranahan Toledo

Northwestern names Sawle 1949 football captain

Chicago AP Steve Sawle left tackle tonight was elected 1949 captain of the Northwestern football team at the Wildcats annual banquet. All-America fullback Art Murakowski was selected most valuable player by his teammates. Murakowski is a product of East Chicago, Ind.

Chicago Steve Sawle Northwestern Wildcats Art Murakowski Murakowski East Chicago Ind

Al Di Marco Named to All Opponent Team by Marquette

Milwaukee AP reports Iowa quarterback Al Di Marco was named to the all opponent football team by Marquette. The selection recognizes his performance in games against the Marquette squad.

Milwaukee al di Marco Iowa Friday Marquette

Indictments in Toombs County Lynching Case

A Toombs County grand jury indicted two white men William L. Howell and Roderick L. Clifton on murder charges in the Nov 20 lynching of Robert Mallard a Black man. The panel did not rule mob conspiracy. A Jan 11 trial date was set.

Mallard Howell Clifton Amy Mallard Grand Jury Little Toombs County Ralph McGill The Atlanta Constitution Toombs McGill John Robertson State Highway Patrol Robertson Fulton County Atlanta W. Hudson Lanier Joseph Goldwasser Cleveland Lanier Goldwasser James “Buck” Spivey

Community Raises 1600 for Family After Fire

The Ray Day family near Cooper Iowa lost their farm home on Thanksgiving Day. The Cooper community raised 1600 dollars to buy a refrigerator, gas range, washer, furniture, and more. Donnie and Delane Day were hospitalized with burns but are recovering.

Jefferson, Ia INS Ray Day Cooper USA Jefferson Cooper High School Donnie Delane

Executrix proclaimed for George II ag deceased estate

Notice from Emma Byonne executrix of the estate of George II ag deceased Linn County Iowa on December 3 1948 requests all creditors to file claims with the Linn County District Clerk and directs immediate payment of any debts owed to the estate.

State of Iowa Linn County George II Ag

Iowa City TV Tonight Delays Creighton Game Broadcast

KCRG Mutual Network IOWA plans live play by play of the Creighton University game at 8 pm in Iowa City with Bob Brooks on KCRG KCRK. The Boss music show with Guy Lombardo and Company is postponed, while Cowboy Dallas Turner’s Cedar Valley Roundup shifts to 11 30 tonight on KCRK.

Iowa Creighton University Iowa City KCRG KCRK Bob Brooks Guy Lombardo and Company Kcrgkcrk WBOY Dallas Turner Cedar Valley McRg Dallas

Radio Schedule Snippet with Music and News Slots

A fragmented radio schedule lists program slots including Meet the Boss at 9 15 and That Man with Band featuring Eddy Dachin O MBS at 19 15 after KCRK 96 9 FM static free promise and Channel 245. Other items include News at 11 35 and Orrin Tucker at 11.

KCRK Sper Eddy Dachin O Orrin Tucker O Aes Adv Bozara

Saturday theater schedules for Paramount Iowa and others

The Gazette lists matinees and evening showings for Paramount in Iowa State Town Palace Strand and other venues. Movies include The Three Musketeers Angel Belle Starrs Daughter Law of the Canyon Great To Be Young Anthony Adverse Bohemian Girl Larceny Flowering Gold and Fuller Brush Man with times varying by venue.

Gazettes Ien Case Paramount Iowa State Palace Anthony Adverse Fuller Brush Marion

Gladys Glad Plans Wed To New York Movie Executive

Ottawa reports former Ziegfeld star Gladys Glad announced plans to marry New York movie executive Arthur Gottlieb. The couple aims to wed early next week.

Gladys Glad Ottawa New York Arthur Gottlieb

Moscow Meets 5 Year Plan Faces Quality Scrutiny

Moscow Vice Mayor I P Protserev announced the city met its consumer goods five year plan ahead of schedule but criticized product quality. He cited defective textiles and second rate shoes and urged higher standards and broader appeal beyond elite fashions. He warned managers will be penalized if quality does not improve.

Moscow I. P. Protserov Proteserov Vicemayor Communist Party Pravda Izvestia Moscow Radio Protserov Moscow House of Fashions

Dog Says Mama Not Papa In Divorce Dog Award

Kelley the cocker spaniel will stay with Mrs. LeRoy Bales in her divorce case after she testified the dog can say Mama but not Papa. Judge Elmer D. Doyle awarded the dog to Mrs. Bales, noting Kelley spoke plainly of loving Mama, while remaining unable to say Papa.

Los Angeles Kelley Papa LeRoy Bales Elmer D. Doyle

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