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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1956

Page

9

Hawks Scrimmage on First Day of Drills in Pasadena

Iowa and Oregon State begin winter drills in Pasadena as they tour Disneyland and prep for a Rose Bowl showdown. Weather reaches 74 to near 80 degrees while the teams stage morning drills, attend a social visit, and endure bus travel and new practice uniforms.

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Seaberg Sparks Iowa to 90-65 Win Over Loyola New Orleans

Iowa's fast improving basketball team held Loyola New Orleans to nine first half field goals and led 41-26 at break. Sophomore guard George Seaberg came off the bench to score 17 points and play stellar floor game as Iowa improved to 2-0. Loyola tried a slow criss cross offense then a fast break in the second half but Iowa steadied, stretching the lead to 67955 with 54 minutes remaining.

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Greenberg Seeks Rosen Return To Indians

Cleveland owner Greenberg says Al Rosen may retire but will send a contract by January 14 and hopes he signs. Greenberg notes Rosen remains a good player with more baseball in him while Hank Greenberg avoids confirming retirement talk. Floyd Patterson may tour Europe or South America after winning the heavyweight title, manager Gus D Amato indicates.

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Rose Bowl Odds And Iowa Fans In Pasadena

Short Shots from Pasadena recounts Rose Bowl week with Iowa fans predicting a blowout, Mitzi Albertson of Estherville backing Iowa by 35 points, and Pacific Coast coaches like Jesse Hill of Southern California weighing OSU’s chances. It notes UCLA’s pregame pick trend, Wilkins or Wilkinson coaching rumors, and the Iowa team’s lodging and practice delays at Huntington Hotel in Pasadena.

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Cincinnati Redlegs Profit Surges in 1956 Report

Cincinnati Redlegs announce a net profit of 276,528 in 1956, up over 80 percent from 1955. Directors approve a common stock dividend as home attendance climbs to 4,125,028 from 693,022 in 1955.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Redlegs

Lou Little Honored by New York Football Writers

Honor to Lou Little, retiring after 27 years as Columbia University football head coach, presented Monday night by the New York Football Writers Association. The writers praised his leadership, programs, and contributions to college football in New York.

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Leading Jockey Named Steeplechase Champion

NEW ORE UP Al Smith wick who rode 22 winners in 1956 was named the leading steeplechase jockey of the year today by the United Hunts Assn.

NEW Ore al Smithwick United Hunts Assn

Bears End May Sue Lions Officials over Defamation Claim

Chicago Bears owner George Halas denounces Lions charges that Ed Meadows played dirty football against Detroit star Bobby Layne. Commissioner Bert Bell defends Meadows and Halas, calls Lions accusations unjustified. game ended 38 21 Bears.

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Luther Triumphs In 79-70 Victory Over Buena Vista

Luther led 44-41 at halftime and surged past Buena Vista 79-70 in an Iowa conference game. Roger Edgar hit two free throws to push Luther into a 69-88 lead, the 22nd lead change of the night. Luther improves to 1-1 in conference play, Buena Vista to 1-3.

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Wyatt Voted Top Coach Evy Second

Wyatt named football coach of the year by 116 coaches. He won 171 first place votes from the annual World Telegram and Sun Scripps-Howard poll. Evy Second and Little near third, with Wilkinson and Parseghian following in the top ranks.

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Evy Seeks Quiet Rose Bowl Prep Amid Questions

In Pasadena, Evy of Iowa deflects jeering from California reporters at a Rose Bowl press event. He notes that questions rise from curiosity about success and defends open practices yet restricts public access. Oregon State's Prothro adopts a similar approach to media presence.

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Evy urges cards for Cal Jones’ mother in Ohio

Forest Evashevski of Iowa asks Iowa people to send Christmas cards to Mrs Talitha Jones in Steubenville Ohio. Cal Jones, former Hawk all American, is missing after a Canadian plane crash and Evy calls the gesture a consoling Christmas for her.

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Weill Won’t Pressure Marciano To Return

Rome United Press reported manager Al Weill said he would not pressure Rocky Marciano to return to boxing. Weill, organizing a European tour for the retired champion, noted plans for a light schedule for next year and called Marciano 63 the key to continuing his career on his terms.

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