Cochran Ends Hoppe Streak in World Three Cushion Showdown
Welker Cochran of San Francisco defeated Willie Hoppe of New York 50 to 44 to seize the world three cushion billiards title, ending Hoppe’s reign. Cochran led 11 to 4 after a seven-ball run and built the margin to finish with two billiards. This marked Cochran’s first world title since 1936 and his fourth in three-cushion play. his last top finish against Hoppe had been in 1941. In West Union, Fayette County Sportsman club officers were elected: Paul Klinger president, Louis Neihaus vice president, Herbert D. Klammer secretary, Clarence Anfinson treasurer, with directors Bill Mullins, Will Philips, and I. M. Westendorf.
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Lights On Again in 45 Majors to Revise Pact
New York reports major league clubs will resume night games in 1945 after league decisions favor unlimited arc lighting. Washington Philadelphia and St Louis expected to maximize night tilts under wartime policy. A 10 member commission for a new major league agreement was named to define powers and by laws ahead of a February meeting. Trades involving Jimmy Webb and Orengo plus Orish Hockett for Ed Carnett highlighted early negotiations.
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Alva Bradley
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Jack Zeller
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Tom Yawkey
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Don Barnes
Joseph Hostetler
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Warren Giles
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Philip K. Wrigley
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Raider Pair Tops Marion Anamosa In WaMaC Action
Raider varsity defeated Marion Anamosa 42 to 24 on Marion floor as Brien led with 18 points and McNamara added 16. Marion’s Don Heeren scored 13 in a scrappy game with 37 personal fouls called. Freshmen and sophomores from the Raiders won 22 to 18 in the same twin bill. Other Tuesday results across the WaMaC included West Branch 34 Durant 28, Garnaville 42 North English 37, Lamont 25 Brandon 4, Stanwood 37 Olin 23, Marengo 29 North English 17, Parnell 21 Conroy 1, Mechanicville Lisbon 17, Solon 31 Riverside 21, Clarence 21 Oxford Junction 8.
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Clarence Girls 30 Oxford Junction 1% at halftime
In the Wapsie Eight Conference the Clarence girls led Oxford Junction by 23 at the half, with Clarence scoring 13 to Oxford Junction 7 and Bachman topping the scoring for Clarence with 12 points. Christensen and Dizolky added 5 each for a strong team effort.
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Sugar Robinson Wins Technical Knockout in Philadelphia Bout
Ray Sugar Robinson defeated Richard Sheik Rangel of Fresno in Philadelphia at Convention Hall. The Harlem welterweight stopped the bout in the second round after Rangel twice beat the count of nine. More than 10 000 fans witnessed the victory, marking Robinsons fourth straight win since leaving the army.
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Stanford Star Hank Luisetti Retires From Basketball
Lt Hank Luisetti USNR former Stanford great says in an interview he played his last game due to weakened heart after a spinal meningitis attack treated with sulfa drugs. Doctors advised against further play.
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Bill Diehl
Norfolk Ledger Dispatch
East Iowa Prep Beat Confers Elkader Leads Early Race
In the Upper Iowa Conference Elkader opened strong with a 20 to 0 win over Waukon, while Maynard beat Sumner as Postville defeated Sumner, Waukon, and Fayette struggles marked the standings. Conference action featured Friday matchups Postville at Monona and West Union at Sumner as all schools played either within the conference or against outside teams.
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Power House Elkader
Bond Quota Met on Treasury Bowl Tilt
The 79 750 000 war bond quota for the treasury bond bowl at the Polo Grounds on Saturday between Randolph Field and the Second Air Force has been underwritten by corporate interests and payroll savings groups. Public tickets can be bought with a war bond in addition.
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