Northwestern Star Thornton Wins Extra Year of Play
Northwestern Athletic Director Stu Holcomb announces star quarterback Dick Thornton has been granted another year of eligibility after a broken ankle sidelined him. The piece notes Big Ten meetings, proposed need-based financial aid for athletes, and ongoing control dynamics between faculty and athletic directors.
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Ryan St. Pat's On Probation
Ryan St Patrick's high school of Ryan Friday was reprimanded and placed on probation for the school year by the board of control of the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The action followed because Rev William Schwartz withdrew his team with 3 minutes 58 seconds remaining in a game at Holy Cross high school on December 4. A hearing on December 9 resulted in the decision and warned that further rule deviations could lead to dropping the school from the IHSAA.
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HLV in Clinic Tilt Saturday at Parsons College
Four top Southeast district girls teams converge in a clinic at Parsons College. Douds Leando faces HLV of Victor at 7 p.m. Pekin Ollie meets Danville at 7:30 p.m. The event opens at 1 45 p.m. with participants and coaches demonstrating.
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Olen Treadway Stars At South Side Fete
Iowa football figure Olen Treadway headlined the South Side Civic club sports night, saying he has no plans for a pro career and joking about his running as a quarterback. The event awarded certificates to Cedar Rapids athletes and recognized Coe football coach Wally Schwank and other local sports figures.
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Cagers Face Home Tests in Cedar Rapids and Nearby Games
Marion hosts Monticello at 8 p.m. in a Wamac race pivotal to the early standings while Jefferson welcomes high ranked Moline in a Mississippi Valley contest at 8:15. Regis meets Columbus of Waterloo at 8 p.m. at the Royals' gym and Washington seeks its first real test on the road at Iowa City. St Patrick’s visits Don Bosco and Prairie aims for first win at North Scott as Coe College defends an unbeaten Midwest Conference mark at St Olaf.
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Rams Becker Returns as 3 teammates sidelined by injuries
Cornell college hosts Beloit with 6-2 Steve Becker back to bolster the Rams for the first time this season. Three starters Bill Robison Jerry Robison and Dennis Weeden are out due to injuries including a broken nose, a broken finger, and a hip bruise. Coach Maaske cautions Becker may be limited but can help on the boards.
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Davis Named UPI Lineman of the Year for 1959
New York UPI reports Roger Davis, a scrappy standout on a talented line, is chosen as college football Lineman of the Year for 1959 amid selections from national champions and notable teams.
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Cyclone Bid Falls Short in 71-66 Loss
Utah State defeated Iowa State 71-66 on Thursday night in Ames to begin its Iowa invasion. Cornell Green and Jerry Schofield starred with 24 and 14 points while grabbing 13 rebounds each, as the Aggies outpaced the Cyclones in the second half. Vinnie Brewer led Iowa State with 19 points, and the Cyclones suffered a 6,200-strong crowd setback.
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Layne Signs a Lifetime Pact with Steelers
Pittsburgh. Bobby Layne, closing out his 12th NFL season, signed a lifetime contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The deal binds him to the Steelers for whatever remaining seasons he has, with salary terms not disclosed.
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Boxing results from Portland Los Angeles and Philadelphia card
The Associated Press report lists Denny Moyer of Portland edging Virgil Akins in Portland by decision. Paulie Armstead of Los Angeles defeats Baby Vazquez of Monterrey in Los Angeles. Gene Washington beats Eenss Benton in Philadelphia in a separate result with unclear weights and locations in the debrief.
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Ex-Champion Canzoneri Dies at 51 on Broadway
Tony Canzoneri former featherweight, lightweight and welterweight champion died at age 51 in a Midtown hotel. He won 140 fights, 24 losses and 11 draws, retiring in 1939 to join comedian Joey Adams in a nightclub act. He fought many top names and earned over $500,000 during his boxing career.
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Hawks at Texas Tech Saturday in nonconference clash
Iowa seeks a 4th straight win as 3-0 Hawkeyes visit Texas Tech after beating Evansville SMU and North Dakota. Purdue boosts unbeaten start to 4 with Detroit tilt in Detroit. Other Big Ten games set with Ohio State rest after 4th win.
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Lucas Stars In Ohio State Victory Over St Louis
Jerry Lucas, 6 foot 9, led Ohio State to an 81-74 win over St Louis, outdueling Bob Nordmann. Lucas scored 30 points while Nordmann had 17. Siegfried added 22 as OSU extended its win streak to five, rebounding from early 36-22 lead to hold on.
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Iowa State Rifle Team Tops Iowa University in Armory Match
Iowa State University rifle team defeated Iowa University in a shoulder to shoulder match at the ISU armory. Joseph Kasper led with a 282, backed by Ron Rasmussen Lumir Dostal William Emge and Ed Dooley. ISU A 1393, ISU B 1324, SUI Air Force 1300, SUI Army 1282.
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