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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1945

Page

13

Wier Stars Again with 14 Points

IOWA CITY Iowa defeated South Dakota State 71 to 33 as Murray Wier led with 14 points and Herb Wilkinson followed with 13 in a lopsided win. Dick Ives added 11 as Iowa used two lineup changes before settling on a rotation that included Theron Thomsen Ned Postels and Dave Danner. The game featured a later brawl and Iowa next plays Nebraska Monday night hoping to extend the streak.

Iowa City South Dakota State Iowa Murray Wier Herb Wilkinson Dick Ives Harrison Herb Tony Guzowski Jorgensen Ives Dave Danner Ards Theron Thomsen Ned Postels Clayt Wilkinson Wier Charley Mason Illinois Willis Nebraska Huskers Hawks

Iowa State Teachers routs St Ambrose 75 to 32 in Cedar Falls

Iowa State Teachers college defeated St Ambrose 75 to 32 in Cedar Falls. Jim Maetzold scored 12 points and Bob Titsworth added 13, powering the Teachers to their second win in three starts.

Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College St. Ambrose Jim Maetzold Bob Titsworth

Basketball Scores From The Associated Press

A list of college and university basketball results includes Grenier Field 86 over New Hampshire 58 and Loyola College 41 over Coast Guard 34. Other scores feature Auburn 37 over Mississippi State 26, Greensboro Ord 64 over North Carolina 63, Indiana 53 over Camp Atterbury, Notre Dame 52 over Chanute Field 45, Nebraska 52 over South Dakota 29, Iowa 71 over South Dakota State 33, and Kansas 59 over Rockhurst 45.

Grenier New Hampshire Loyola College Coast Guard Auburn Mississippi State Greensboro Ord North Carolina Tennessee Milligan Iowa State St. Ambrose Iowa South Dakota State McAlester River Falls Indiana Camp Atterbury Notre Dame Chanute Field Carroll Milwaukee Nebraska South Dakota Mankato

Cedar Rapids Officials elect new officers at annual meeting

Paul Kindler is the new president of the Cedar Rapids Officials association succeeding Willis Lamb at the Cedar Rapids Country Club meeting. Frank Kinch becomes vice president and treasurer, Harris Lamb remains secretary, with about 25 attending as motion pictures of football and basketball scoring plays were shown.

Cedar Rapids Officials Association Paul Kindler Willis Lamb Cedar Rapids Country Club Frank Kinch Harris Lamb

YMCA Cage Leagues Enter 26 Teams for 1945-46

YMCA church basketball opens this week with 26 teams in two leagues for 1945-46. Class A has eight West Side and eight East Side teams with games at the Y.M.C.A. gym First Evangelical and other churches. A schedule lists matchups and venues under sports organizers.

Cagers Y.M.C.A Evangelical Church Pets First Lutheran Central Rais Oes John’s Hellenic First West Side Y.M.C Olivet Presbyterian John Ine Mark's Lutheran Steve Gosper Trinity Methodist St. James Methodist Calvary Baptist First Presbyterian Church Trffiity ‘Lutheran Penernaer Presbyterian First Evangelic First Evangelical Harley Steele Central Park Presbyterian Church St. Paul’s Methodist Church Sinclair Methodist Church of the Brethren Daniels Park Presbyterian First Lutheran. Paul's Methodist Central Park Eemetaieen

ABC To Broadcast Pro Grid Playoff Sunday

ABC network will air the National league final playoff game Sunday from Cleveland. Kickoff is at 12 30 p m central standard time as the Cleveland Rams meet the Washington Redskins for the title.

ABC Cleveland Cleveland Rams Washington Redskins

McKinley Bears Roll Monticello 34 to 21

After a slow start McKinley switched to a fast breaking offense in the second half to beat Monticello 34-21 on Tuesday night. Harger led the attack with 15 points as McKinley pulled away after halftime and Delbridge, Broulick, and Hidder contributed key baskets. The McKinley sophomores also defeated Monticello 32-20 with Brookner pouring in 20 points.

McKinley Monticello Golden Bears Newton Seehusen Harger Kiburz Panthers Delbridge Jesina Broulck Ernie Hidder Bears Seehasen Hidder Brookner Cubs

Spartan Quintet Defeats Cornell By 39 29 Count

Dubuque University defeated Cornell College 39 to 23 at Mt Vernon Tuesday night. An early 14 3 burst gave the Spartans the lead and a 14 9 halftime edge. Chuck Jacot scored all Cornell points in the first half, while Jones led Dubuque with 14 points and Thompson added 12.

MT. Vernon Dubuque University Cornell College Spartans Chuck Jacot Cornell Jones Dubuque Thompson

Vinton Seeks Friday Basketball Game Dec 14

Vinton high school has an open date Friday December 14 due to LaPorte City cancellation and invites interested schools to contact Principal M. E. McAllister or Coach Everett Davies at the Vinton school to arrange a game.

Vinton LaPorte City Vinton High School M. E. McAllister Everett Davies Vinton School

Major Status For PC Loop Turned Down

Albert B. Happy Chandler presided at the winter meetings as owners debated granting the Pacific Coast league major league status. Frick said the Coast league lacks income and seating capacity, while Rowland warned the West Coast clubs will return with a firm push for big league status. The two major leagues formed a committee to study the matter for next year.

Chicago Albert B Chandler Clarence “Pants” Rowland West Coast Ford Frick Frick Pacific Coast Columbus Ohio Rowland

Close Tilts Highlight Industrial Loop Play

In Quaker gym the Wilson sextet trio Sorenson Luckstead led with 15 and 11 points as their team beat the Quaker girls 28 to 13. O'Connor led the losers with 7. In later games Quaker Oats beat Iowa Manufacturing 32 to 31 with Kitch scoring 13 for the winners. Collins Radio edged Wilson 33 to 32 as Draker and Hogan led with 7 points.

E. Sorenson Luckstead Wilson Sextet Quaker Gym Quaker Girls O’connor Quaker Oats Iowa Manufacturing Kitch Dvorak Collins Radio Boys Wilson’s Draker Hogan Schmerke Collins Iowa Mfz Wilgon Nelson Pf Draker Ryan Gable Groenenb M.c Nelson I Schee Hogan Quaker Wilson Girls H'pple yConner Dols Nsen Towe Tiratek Oo Horak Uwrthetee Fitt Hendryx Chu Bisekt UM Stasny S Rich As N Esieree_ Bill Bei

Iowa wrestlers face new eligibility code and Joe Danziger tribute

The piece notes Iowa wrestlers under a revamped Big Ten eligibility code with Lou Julius losing a varsity season while Judd Ringer and Dick Fisher gain extra seasons. Dr. Karl Leib cautions on individual cases as the Wilkinson brothers may still compete. It also memorializes baseball booster Joe Danziger and critiques college coaching turf and longevity across the Big Ten.

Iowa U Mike Howard Lou Julius Iowa Julius Hawkeye Judd Ringer Dick Fisher Karl Leib Big Ten Leib Wilkinson Brothers Joe Danziger Joe Hill Park Raiders Cedar Rapids

Prep Beat reports varied games this week Mississippi Valley

The column lists prep football results and upcoming matches across multiple teams including Clinton, McKinley, Clinton Roosevelt, and Iowa City, with Friday and Saturday schedules and extensive scores from recent varsity and sophomore games across Davenport, East Moline, Dubuque, and more. It also notes local high school results such as Dysart, Dysart High, Marengo, Monmouth, Onslow, Mechanicsville, and Oxford Junction with multiple venues and matchups.

Clinton Roosevelt Iowa City Davenport Wilson Dubuane McKinley Franklin East Moline Dubuque Rock Island Eee Sabeens

Iowa Ohio State Clash Postponed for 1947 Season

Iowa City University of Iowa athletic department postponed the 1946 football game with Ohio State at Ohio's request so Ohio could play Southern California. Athletic director E G Dad Schroeder said the delay lightens next season’s heavy conference load and replacement opponents depend on Eddie Alderson, who resumes coaching duties.

Iowa City University of Iowa Ohio State University Ohio Southern California Dad” Schroeder Schroeder Iowa

Monticello Girls Defeat St Wenceslaus In Curtain-Raiser

Monticello girls beat St Wenceslaus 55 to 18 in a curtain-raiser to the Sacred Heart game at St Wenceslaus gym. Laura Helms led Monticello with 18 points as high scorer.

Sacred Heart St. Wenceslaus Laura Helms Monticello

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