Raiders Dominate Fairfield in Cedar Rapids Test
In Cedar Rapids the Raiders defeated Fairfield Merchants 58 to 48 at Coe Gym. Emory Sample led Cedar Rapids with 15 points while Tyton Wilkinson added key scores. Baker and Nelson led Fairfield with 14 each as the hosts pulled away after a 23 22 halftime edge. The Raiders next host Oshkosh in Monday action.
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the Gazette
Fairfield
Fairfield Merchants
Cedar Rapids
Emory Sample
Cedar Ipids
Tyton Wilkinson
Baker
Nelson
Michigan KO's Salento Carnera Wrestling Plans
Detroit plans for a wrestling exhibition between Tony Galento and Primo Carnera were halted by Michigan athletic authorities. Commissioner John J. Hettche refused approval and imposed fines on Carnera and Gorgeous George for unsatisfactory performances in a December 10 match.
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Carnera
Detroit
Tony Jento
Primo Carnera
Michigan Athletic Aid
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Anther
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Hettche
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Ople
Eloit Wins in NAIB Tourney Night Comeback
In Kansas City Missouri the Eleventh seeded team edged Indiana State 79 to 71 in the NAIB tournament second round opener. Hoosiers, last year's finalists, started strong but were out-fought as the winner pulled away in the closing minutes.
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Ansas City
Indiana State
Beloit Fights Back but Falls Short to Indiana State
Beloit trailed 44 27 at halftime and kept the game close in the second half but could not close the gap beyond seven points. Beloit’s Johnny Orr scored 21. Duane Kleuh added 23 and Bob Roger 16 for Indiana State. In another tourney game Louisville defeated Marshall 73 64 as Huntington WV trailed 40 31 at the half.
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Johnny Orr
Duane Kleuh
Bob Roger
Indiana State
University of Louisville
NIAB
Marshall College
Huntington
W. Va
Eagles Owner in Good Condition After Appendectomy
New York Park East hospital officials say Alexis Thompson owner of the Philadelphia Eagles is in good condition after an emergency appendectomy Thursday night. A private nurse said the condition has been good at all times despite fretful reports of a difficult night.
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INS
Park East
Alexis Thompson
Philadelphia Eagles
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Joe Kaiser Wants His 2 Front Teeth
Winnipeg hockey player Joe Kaiser lost both front teeth after colliding with defenseman Tom Lumsden in an exhibition game in Dryden Ontario. Kaiser had the teeth removed after they became embedded in Lumsden’s scalp, which required stitching that was later removed in Winnipeg.
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Man
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Tom Lumsden
Dryden
Ont
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Lumsden
Seneca Golf Course Named Site for 1950 Amateur Public Links
New York dispatch reports the Seneca golf course in Louisville Kentucky chosen as site for the United States Golf Association 1950 Amateur Public Links championship with dates to be announced later.
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New York
Seneca
Louisville
U. S. Golf Association
Eddie Stanky in Providence hospital for ankle operation
Boston Braves second baseman Eddie Stanky entered Providence hospital in Mobile after suffering a bone chip in his right ankle. The operation was set for today, with details announced amid theater schedules and local notices.
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Ala
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Boston Braves
Providence Hospital
Santa Claus on TWENTY QUESTIONS joins KCRG line up
Advertisement notes Santa Claus will appear with Bill Sla ter Florence Rinard Bobby McGuire and Fred Van De venter on TWENTY QUESTIONS one week before his annual TV and radio visit. Gabriel Heatter signed to five year Mutual contract exclusive through 1953. Heatter rose to fame describing the Hauptmann trial and the Lindbergh case. Marshmallow Box on TRUE OR FALSE now worth 360 dollars after 72 contestants. Dallas Turner disc show CEDAR VALLEY ROUNDUP airs at 11 30 tonight.
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Bill Slater
Florence Rinard
Bobby McGuire
Fred van Deventer
KCRG
KCRK
Abriel Heatter
Mutual Broadcasting System
Mr. Heatter
Mutual
Heatter
Bruno Hauptmann
Lindbergh
Dallas Turner
Cedar Valley
Veeck Partners Buy Texas League Oklahoma City Club
Bill Veeck announced with two partners the purchase of the Oklahoma City Indians of the Texas league for an undisclosed sum. Partners named were E. J. Jimmy Humphries and Rudie Schaffer, longtime club figure Humphries and Cleveland’s business manager. Harold O. Pope, club president since 1942, attended and plans to focus on the oil business.
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Bill Veeck
Cleveland Indians
Oklahoma City Indians
Veeck
E. J
Jimmy” Humphries
Rudie Schaffer
Cleveland Club
Humphries
Harold O. Pope
Pope
Fronts Session and Life Begins at 80 in World of News
Brief notes reflect Gabriel Heatter hosting a radio session on life beginnings at eighty while Star Theater and Fairbanks are mentioned in ties to a broadcast lineup. The items appear as fragmented entertainment and news yarns from a historic page.
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Wenty
Gabriel Heatter
Saturday Evening Schedule Fragments Noted
Program times and show titles appear jumbled with errors. Key items include Navy Band, News, Meet the Boss, and Cowboy Dallas among scattered entries and unclear times.
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Dallas
MBS
Dieterle Plans Ann Todd Film in Europe Interview
Hollywood gossip notes Dieterle will interview Ann Todd in London about a possible film with her husband Nigel Tangy amid rumors of marital strife. He also signs to direct outside projects including Rope for Sand with Burt Lancaster and Corinne Calvert and returns from Europe with more plans.
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William Dieterle
Ann Todd
Nigel Tangy
London
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Dieterle
Hal Wallis
Europe
Sand
Burt Lancaster
Corinne Calvert
Baseball Dreams Clash With Hollywood Plans In 1940s Era
The piece notes Gene’s idea of quitting baseball for movies while still training to improve diction and technique. It covers Hollywood figures like Peter Lorre, Barbara Stanwyck, Bob Taylor, Gary Cooper, George Raft, Esther Williams, Ben Gage, Benny Ve nuta, and J Humphrey Bogart, plus humorous quips about fatherhood from Ben Gage.
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Indians
Peter Lorre
Edgar Allan Poe
Chicago
Barbara Stanwyck
Bob Taylor
New York
Barbara
Bob
London
Gary Coopers
Hollywood
Sun Valley
George Raft
Manhattan Skating Area Opens If Weather Permits
Nevin Nichols director of the Cedar Rapids playground announces the Manhattan skating area is ready for use with the shelter house to open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. today and Sunday. Roosevelt and Arthur rinks received their first flooding this week and will be ready soon.
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Nevin Nichols
Cedar Rapids
Manhattan Shelter House
Roosevelt
Arthur
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