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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1952

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Lipp's Licks Lapes 72-55 in Commercial league test

Lipp's Grill, Cedar Rapids powerhouse, defeated Lapes Florist 72-55 in the YMCA Commercial league. Ev Cochrane led Lapes with 20 points while Art Wall 20 and Tom Easterly 18 starred for Lipp's, leaving them undefeated with Club Ced-Rel. Eby's beat Iowa National 65-56. Bergman 33, Varra 30. Coca-Cola edged Gazette 52-40 in Men’s league. Jones and Bergman 16 each for Coke.

Lipp’s Grill Cedar Rapids Lapes Florist Lapes Ev Cochrane Lipp’s Art Wall Tom Easterly Cochrane Eby Coca- Cola Coke Coca-Cola Gazette Jimmy Jones Bergman Lou “Foothills Breuer Newsies Commercial Lipp’s Barnes Strang Greene Scroges Asterly Hand Crabbe Mau Christian Es Town National Sundberg Murfield MacTaggert Tora LEA Gazette Fom YMCA Lipp Iowa Cage Skip Greene Tommy Crabbe Iowa A Norm Barnes George Hand Iowa

Arkansas to abolish athletic director post at state university

The Arkansas legislative council voted to abolish the athletic director job held by John Barnhill amid fights between administrators and coaches. Barnhill, who has been with the university since 1946, offered to resign if authorities deem it necessary as the legislature weighs the move before its next session.

Little Rock, Ark University of Arkansas State Legislative Council John Barnill Fayetteville Barnhill Legislative Council Board of Trustees Paul van Dalsem University of Tennessee Arkansas Ring Barnhill

Pro Playoff Televised Nationwide But Michigan Blacked Out

The Detroit Lions versus Los Angeles Rams playoff game will be shown nationwide with Michigan and Toledo blackout. Dumont network won TV rights. Officials named include Referee Ronald Gibbs and umpire Sam Wilson. The game uses sudden death after regulation with 1:30 p.m. kickoff.

Detroit Detroit Lions Los Angeles Rams Michigan Toledo Ohio Dumont Bert Bell National Football League Ronald Gibbs Sam Wilson Daniel Teban William McHugh Norman Duncan

Totten Sees Full Northern Loop In 1953 Eight-Team C League

League Executive Vice President Hal Totten said the class C Northern baseball league will operate in 1953 with eight teams. He denied reports that two clubs would withdraw and said three clubs lacked working agreements with major league clubs but all planned to play next season. Totten noted confusion as he takes over administration from the president.

Hal Totten Tottn Totten Pres

Wisconsin Faces Rose Bowl Doubts After Big Ten Shuffle

In a midseason look at the Big Ten, Wisconsin’s strong running attack and stout defense emerge as Iowa’s toughest challenge, while Southern Cal and UCLA loom large for the Rose Bowl. The era’s balance leaves no dominant title favorite, with Wisconsin viewed as strong but not superior to a few conference rivals.

Forest Evashevski Iowa Wisconsin Southern Cal UCLA Midwest Notre Dame Trojans Badgers Big Ten

USC Wisconsin Rose Bowl talk and Midwest views

Notes on USC and Wisconsin Rose Bowl prospects with Western Coast and Midwest opinions. Connolly questions USC’s intensity and Notre Dame shift while Powers predicts a Trojan win by 30. regional reactions highlight Big Ten strength concerns and YMCA league results.

Wisconsin Will Connolly San Francisco Chronicle Trojans Notre Dame Connolly USC

White to Lead. Totten to Manage League Affairs

Sident Herman White of Eau Claire will remain league president while Totten handles league affairs, ensuring continued leadership and administrative oversight.

Herman White Eau Claire White Totten

Say Joe Kuharich To Keep Card Post

CHICAGO INS The managing director of the Chicago Cardinals said Tuesday that Joe Kuharich will remain head coach in 1953. Walter Wolfner said he conferred with Kuharich and has every confidence in him, spiking rumors of a departure after a disappointing season.

Chicago INS Chicago Cardinals Joe Kuharich Kuharich Walter Wolfner Joe

Hastings Wins 66 53 Over Buena Vista In Storm Lake

Hastings Nebraska college conference champions for two years running shot 51 percent to defeat Buena Vista 66 53. Ronald Zook led Hastings with 23 points as the Beavers fell behind 40 27 by halftime after a close first quarter.

Storm Lake Hastings Buena Vista Ronald Zook

Cable's shooting proves too much for Iowa rally

Wisconsin defeats Iowa 75-70 before 11 500 in Madison as Dick Cable leads with sharp shooting. Iowa coach Frank OConnor credits Cable's scoring and Wisconsin's stronger overall unit play amid fouls affecting Iowa. Foster notes Iowa's tough defense and improved Wisconsin compared to last season.

Cable Iowa Madison Wis Frank “Bucky” O’connor Wisconsin Oklahoma Michigan Ab _ Nicholas O’connor Paul ‘Morrow Harold E Bud” Foster

White Sox Sign Young Hurler Gus Keriazakos

Chicago White Sox announce the purchase of pitcher Constantine Gus Keriazakos from Seattle of the Pacific Coast league. GM Frank Lane cited scouts and Don Gutteridge’s recommendation. Keriazakos previously played for Memphis, Colorado Springs, and Seattle with records of 11-8 in 1950 and 8-10 in 1951.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Constantine Gus” Keriazakos Sox Seattle Frank Lane Don Gutteridge Keriazakos Colorado Springs Memphis

Pirates Sign Vic Janowicz From Ohio State

Pittsburgh signs Vic Janowicz a two year contract under the new bonus rule making him the first bonus baby. The Elyria Ohio native is a 22 year old two time all American football star who also played catcher for Ohio State. He will report to spring practice in Havana Cuba.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pirates Vic Janowicz Ohio State University Elyria Ohio Phoenix Ariz Janowicz

Luther Beats St Olaf 77 to 62 in Nonconference Hoops

In Decorah AP Luther led wire to wire and converted 35 of 44 free throws to beat St Olaf 77 62. Kent Finanger scored 20 points to pace the Luther offense in the nonconference game.

Decorah Luther St. Olaf Kent Finanger

Cascade Boxing Card Delivers Upsets and Gold Gloves Prelude

Davey Gavin shocks Bob Smith at 126 pounds in Cascade as Buddy Gingovina beats Darrell Lindley in a surprise result. About 600 attend as Cascade Boxing Club announces Golden Gloves tourney set for January with Cedar Rapids events in February.

Samm Humble Waubeek Jeehman Worthinton Aak Wen Degeet Co. R Ams Tipton Chuck Bertling Worthington Les O'Deen Danny Mantennach Dick Stark Bobby Koob Cascade Mark Burds Davey Gavin Bob Smith Marion Lone Budan Sarivine Ea Aes Uoketa Barr Aaneee Peakel del Casey Mike Scheib C. R Hwt Tommy McGovern Otto Legener Alex Fidler Jim O'Shea Frank Liss Pat Hartling Cedar Rapids Tommy Gavin Gavin Jim Ampey Buddy Gingovina Loras College Darrell Lindley Central City Cascade Boxing Club

Prchal Nets 46 as McGregor Tops Farmersburg 100-49

Frank Prchal former Coe player and Mar Mac coach scored 46 points for the McGregor independents in a 100-49 win over Farmersburg in Farm ersburg this week.

Prchal McGregor Farmersburg Frank Prchal Coe McGregor Independents

Wisconsin Beats Iowa 75 70 Despite Rebound Edge

Wisconsin won 75 70 as Iowa held more rebounds 58 43 and more assists 19 26. Sopho more Dick Cable scored 25 for Wisconsin replacing Deacon Davis 23 while Ron Wiesner sparked a late surge to seal the lead. Paul Morrow and Tom Ward fouled out for Wisconsin.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Iowa Badgers Paul Morrow Tom Ward Morrow Ward Dick Cable Hawkeyes Hawks Deacon Davis Fae Hettrick Buck Jensen Folz C Ee Siefert

Illini defeat Michigan in Big Ten opener 96-66

Illinois, defending champions, cruised to a 96-66 victory over Michigan in Champaign. The Illini built an 85-57 lead with six minutes left and used 13 players as reserves padded the scoreboard while pursuing the school scoring mark.

Illinois Illini Michigan Iowa Wolves Madison Hawks Chuck Darling Champaign Ill Purdue J Chicago Loyola of Chicago

Three Duke Linemen To Play for South

Three Duke linemen have accepted posts on the South roster for the Christmas night Orange Bowl classic. Tackle Jim Tank Lawrence weighs 235 pounds, tackle Ray Green 207 pounds, and guard Truett Grant 204 pounds, completing the Rebels' choices for the all star game. The South nominated 11 linemen of 200 pounds or more.

Miami Fila INS Duke Jim “Tank” Lawrence Ray Green Truett Grant South

Marion Maquoketa Game Broadcast On KCRG Tonight

The Marion Maquoketa basketball contest in the Wamac conference will be aired on KCRG from the Marion gym starting at 8 15 tonight. Bob Brooks KCRG sports director will provide play by play.

Marion-Maquoketa KCRG Marion Bob Brooks

Weekend Iowa City Area Basketball Schedule Update

The schedule lists multiple games across Iowa including St Marys at CR St Pats in the 8 p.m. slot and Maquoketa at Marion also at 8 p.m. Other events show Upper Iowa at Iowa Wes leyan Wednesday and Marion at Vinton Thursday with several wrestling bouts at Memorial Coliseum and Wilson or Roosevelt venues.

Wartburge Coe Iowa City St. Mary's C.R St Pat's Maquoketa Marion Upper Iowa Iowa Wesleyan Vinton Memorial Coliseum Franklin McKinley Wrestlin Wilson Roosevelt Geonethe i Cornell Grinnell Wartburo Montence Pranklin Davenport Clinton Waterloo S.H I.c R. St. Pat's C.R. St. Vene Independence

New Hampshire Reduces Amateur Boxing Age Limit

Concord New Hampshire AP The minimum legal age limit for amateur boxers was cut from 18 to 17 by state authorities in Monday action.

Concord N. H New Hampshire

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