Nevada football saga features castoffs and lawsuits
Nevada faces criticism from a New York paper over alleged team gambling links while defending Heath’s transfer eligibility. The Wolf Pack relied on castoffs from other schools and posted strong scores, yet faced a light schedule and a 14 0 loss to Santa Clara.
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Peace talks begin after Eagles and Browns win titles
Philadelphia hosts a joint meeting of the National League and the All-America Conference as they seek terms to end a three year football rivalry. Key figures Lindheimer Toppping McBride Breuil Morabito travel to confer while Bell confirms the session. Cleveland browns and Eagles claim titles as potential playoff chatter swirls.
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Oshkosh Bowl At Waterloo Tonight
A thousand tickets go on sale at 6 15 pm for the Oshkosh Cedar Rapids Raiders pro basketball game at the Cee gym. The Raiders face a test in the National League West race as Oshkosh seeks to close in on the Tri Cities Blackhawks standings and Waterloo aims to rebound after a 47 46 loss.
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Cornell Announces 8-Game 1949 Football Schedule
Cornell college lists eight football games for 1949, six in the Midwest conference. The slate renews the Hamline rivalry after 24 years, with kickoff at Mt. Vernon November dates and opponents including Lawrence Simpson Coe Monmouth Grinnell Dr Fetteton.
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Parsons Wildcats top Penn College in Iowa conference romp
Parsons College Wildcats lead the Iowa conference after a 62 to 27 victory over Penn College Thursday night. The schedule notes upcoming games at Drake and against St. John’s New York, Syracuse, Kansas State, Wartburg, and Texas Christian while listing related matchups.
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Iowa State Riflemen Clip St Bonaventure in Televised Match
Iowa State ROTC rifle team defeated St Bonaventure College in a telegraphic rifle match by 1860 to 1621. Competing for Iowa State were George Cummins and Keith James of Des Moines Don Bulmenthal of Chicago Grant Frenker of Council Bluffs and Jack Gregory of Cedar Rapids.
Vickie Draves Named Athlete of the Year
Pasadena California reports Vickie Draves star of the United States women’s Olympic swimming and diving team was named athlete of the year by the Helms Athletic Foundation board on Monday.
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Schwoegler Wins Bowling Crown in Chicago
Madison bowler Connie Schwoegler captured the National All Star match game championship in Chicago marking his second career win of the eighth annual event. He rolled a 300 game last week, totaled 13 681 for 64 games, and posted a 213 49 64 average. Defending champion Andy Varipara finished second with 312 31 Peterson points. Steve Nagy was third with 305 34.
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Hall joins Gordon Baseball Trip to Wichita
Bob Hall president of the Omaha Cardinals joins a group traveling to Wichita Kansas on December 27 with Joe Gordon to assess Wichita as a potential Western League franchise site. Gordon expresses definite interest and will meet with local publishers about facilities while Cedar Rapids moves loom as a void without an eighth team. Mel Harder confirms he will join Gordon only on a financial basis, keeping his Cleveland coaching job.
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Eagles Celebrate First NFL Title After Snowbound Victory
Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Chicago Cardinals 7 0 in a driving snowstorm to win the NFL championship. Players earning about 1540 each endured bitter conditions as coach Greasy Neale recalled past games and fans cheered despite cold winds and deep snow.
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Quaker Girls Enter Six Team Independent League
Quaker Oats of Cedar Rapids joins a six team girls basketball circuit in Marshalltown. Five teams are confirmed: Gasoline Alley V.F.W. of Marshalltown John Deere of Waterloo and Doc's Catfish Bait of Alden. The sixth team will be Wilson and Company of Cedar Rapids Iowa Wesleyan of Independence.
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McIntyre Leads Big Nine Scoring Race
Minnesota center Jim McIntyre tops the Big Nine scoring list with 21.6 points per game after an 18 point effort against De Paul. Ohio State forward Schnittker sits close with 21.3 as leading scorers based on averages.
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Cage Results GAMES SUNDAY Monticello Sacred Heart 35
Weekend Cage results list many girls and boys games across districts. Notable scores include Monticello Sacred Heart 35 over Cascade St Martin’s 24, Clare 62 over Algona St Cecilia’s 40, and Templeton Sacred Heart 41 Panama St Mary’s 26.
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Scoring leaders mount Cedar Rapids Marion race
Olmstead Dutton and Peck top the Cedar Rapids Marion scoring standings as Dutton leads with 83 points in five games and Peck holds 73 in seven appearances. Olmstead, last year's top scorer, leads Marion with 86 points, while Lloyd and Gable push for position as Immaculate Conception players exceed 40 points in seven games.
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Loras Defeats St Benedicts 65 43 in Midlands Cage Contest
Loras overwhelmed St Benedicts 65 to 43 Sunday night in a Midlands conference basketball game in Dubuque. The win showcases Loras strength as they pull away in the second half.
Waterville Clermont girls collide in district showdown
Observer notes Waterville and Clermont as district contenders, praising Waterville's experience and Clermont's winning girls squad. Highlights Walker coach Rita Houlahan and players Dvorak O Neill O'Connell Brickley Moroney Ryan, plus Walker's seven game streak and Betsey Clarke Le Claire stars. Betty Moroney shines for Winthrop. Beverly Palmer scores at Hazleton with Silka and Schnepp aiding. Jean Luitjen Aurora seeks two front teeth and Christmas cheer.
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Loras and Drake Pull Weekend Basketball Upsets
Drake beats Kansas 60 44 at home as Don Siefken scores 22 points in a rare win over the Jayhawks. Loras snaps a three game slide by edging San Diego State 50 46 in Dubuque and also defeats St Benedicts 43.
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Golden Griffins topple Iowa State in clean basket night
Buffalo hosts a Memorial Auditorium doubleheader as Canisius College Golden Griffins defeat Iowa State 58 to 45 to remain unbeaten. Georgia runs its winning streak to six with a 56 to 51 victory over the University of Buffalo before 7,349 fans.
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East Iowa Basketball Roundup deep in scorelines and standings
East Iowa basketball roundup reports on McKinley St Patrick's and Immaculate Conception near unbeaten notes, with Iowa City, Oxford, Davenport and Cedar Rapids area teams driving late-year schedules. Parochial games resume January, league leaders, and non conference trips shape the week.
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Bulldogs Ready for Salad Bowl Clash
Des Moines reports Drake Bulldogs begin twice daily drills after the holiday break as they prepare to meet Arizona University in the Salad Bowl football game scheduled in Phoenix, Arizona on January 1.
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