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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1955

Page

7

iPoint Race Set by Svoboda Colbert in Cedar Rapids

Svoboda of CIUB leads Cedar Rapids public schools with 153 points per game while Colbert tops parish circuit at 22.8 points per game. A Wilson junior 6 foot 8 inch Svoboda and Colbert, a six footer, chase high scoring against St. Wenceslaus and local rivals as Helm, Meskimen, Huston, Johnson, and Bill also post strong totals in six games.

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Snead Wins Miami Open Playoff in Unlikely Finish

Sam Snead, from White Sulphur Springs West Virginia, captured his sixth Miami Open title after a dramatic playoff with Tommy Bolt. An unlikely two iron approach saved Snead on the final hole while Bolt bogeyed after an errant drive. Both finished nine under par after 54 holes with Snead securing the win in a sharp, controlled finish.

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Gonzales Extends Pro Tennis Series Lead Over Trabert

Richard Gonzales triumphs over Tony Trabert in Cincinnati 6-2 7-4 to claim a 2-0 edge in the 100 game pro series with a $25 000 purse. Pancho Segura also wins against Rex Hartwig as the night ends with a doubles upset.

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Loras Tops St Norbert In 74 60 Cage Battle

Loras College defeated St Norbert 74 60 in West De Pere Wisconsin. Loras led 41 30 at halftime and held off a late push by St Norbert to seal the win. Guard Joe Qetavi scored 20 points for Loras and Lamers led St Norbert with 16.

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Pro Sports National Basketball Update

National league notes highlight key players and teams with brief game results and standings. The report covers upcoming schedule impact and notable performances across major cities and franchises.

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Wilton Sophomores Spark Unbeaten Wilton Junction Drive

Two 5 8 sophomores Bob Herr and Jim Grinder sparked Wilton Junction to an eighth straight win the latest a 49 84 triumph over University High Iowa City Herr averaging about 20 points per game Grinder also contributing as the squad moved atop the Eastern Iowa conference. Senior standouts Dave Williams Bert Duncan and Bob Day bolster the lineup. Oelwein’s Jack Darland also fuels a rising Huskies team and a big week looms with key matchups shaping title races across the region.

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