Cornell Cagers Defeat Colorado College 25 18 in Tight Defense
Cornell college Hilltoppers upset Colorado College Bengals 25 18 in Colorado Springs. Pease led with eight points aided by three long field goals and two free throws as Judd Dean tweaked the offense to spread the defense. Schneider added six free throws and Paul scored once from the field.
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Iowa Cagemen Plan Brief Holiday Drill Return
University of Iowa basketball players will take a short Christmas break after three wins in five warmup games. They reconvene the day after Christmas to prepare for the New Year’s Eve game with St Louis University. Captain Benny Stephens led a 34 to 29 victory over De Paul with Dick Evans at center and Angie Anapol, Irwin Prasse, Tommy Lind forming the starting lineup.
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Howard Irvine
St Berchmans Announces 1938 Football Award Winners
Sixteen players from St Berchmans earned awards at a school athletic club meeting. Marion team members Ernie Davin Vern Balster Dorrance McEnany and Bill Rhinehart highlighted the group. The squad opened with a 7 6 win over Lincoln Marion and finished undefeated except for one loss. Co Captains Bob Luschen and Bert Whalen joined winners including Bob Lyness Jack Graham Cesar DeAppolonia Danny Scholz Merton Ford Neal O Leary Lynn Jones Francis Taylor Richard Boyle and Roland Lefebvre. St Berchmans basketball also stands 5 0.
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Vern Balster
Dorrance McEnany
Bill Rhinehart
Marion
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Lincoln School
Sam Jones
Bob Luschen
Kansas City
Bert Whalen
Chicago
Bob Lyness
Ryan
Jack Graham
Libertyville
Tll
Cesar DeAppolonia
Omaha
Danny Scholz
Merton Ford
Des Moines
Neal O'Leary
Janesville
Wis
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Olympia
Wash
Apostoli Knocks Out Cocozza In Fourth Round Heat
Freddie Apostoli of San Francisco stopped Al Cocozza of New York at 35 seconds of the fourth round in a 10 round bout at the New Haven arena. The crowd of about 2 000 paid 1500 dollars gross. Referee Billy Conway halted the action after two left hooks staggered Cocozza.
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Billy Conway
Boxing poll and high school hoops clash in Cedar Rapids area
A boxing popularity poll shows Max Baer Tony Galento and Lou Nova leading heavies with Nova rising after a recent win. Officials race includes George Blake and Alex Fidler in a tight vote as junior squads like Iowa City High and Coe prep for Marshalltown events with Grinnell, Carleton and Marshalltown facing off in a nontraditional tournament setup.
Brandon Boys Dominate Mount Auburn 42 26 Victory
Brandon boys overwhelmed Mount Auburn 42 to 26 in a decisive matchup. The Brandon girls fell 38 to 26 to Mount Auburn in the same event.
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Connie Mack Set to Turn 76 Amid Baseball Dedication
Connie Mack celebrated the approaching 76th birthday with continued passion for baseball. The Athletics manager emphasized staying in the game while his mind remains clear, recalling his career highs and his 1929 World Championship memory. Born December 22, his birthdate was clarified to December 23 after a records check.
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Cubs
Wisconsin Bonds Past Xavier 27 26 In Close Contest
Wisconsin university cagers end a two game skid with a 27 to 26 win over Xavier Musketeers in Cincinnati. Senior forward Dave Dupee hit a late free throw to break a tie as the Badgers held a half time lead of 16 17.
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Basketball Scores Across Regions From United Press
A compilation of college and university scores. Cornell leads Colorado codege and Wisconsin shows a strong 27 while California tops St Marys 49 to 33. Maine and other teams appear with varied results across multiple conferences.
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Connie Mack refuses to quit baseball for Philadelphia Athletics
The longtime manager, near his 76th birthday, vows to remain at the helm as he explains he would resign only if he judges himself slipping. His career began in 1883 with East Brook field and spans Washington, Milwaukee, and Philadelphia, where he built nine pennants and five world titles while facing financial constraints.
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Mack's baseball career spans 55 years and pennant ambitions
Earl Run, Wally Schang, and Amos Strunk helped the A's build in the 1920s. By 1924 the club spent to acquire Grove Earnshaw Cochran e and Simmons who led pennants in 1929 30 and 31. After selling stars to rival clubs the A's lingered in the AL cellar but Mack, just past his 76th birthday, plans for another pennant and his 55 years in baseball, 43 as manager, are noted as a lasting record.
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Franklin and Wilson Prep Showdowns Across Town Tonight
Franklin high school meets Ames on Ames floor while Wilson travels to Vinton to face Coach Fred Cameron's Tri Valley clash. Roosevelt heads to Anamosa Thursday and McKinley hosts Franklin Wilson Friday with East Waterloo visiting. Immaculate Conception beat St Marys of Marshalltown Tuesday ending parochial schedules until after Christmas.
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Farr to Box Burman in Madison Square Garden Bout
The Twentieth Century A. C. announced a ten round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden between Tommy Farr, former British Empire champion, and Clarence Red Burman on January 13. Also scheduled are Roscoe Toles versus Gus Borazio and Maurice Strickland of New Zealand versus an unselected opponent.
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Mike Jacobs
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Earlville Teams Triumph In Local Basketball Games
Earlville girls defeated Oneida 57 to 44 and the Earlville boys edged Oneida 30 to 27 in a pair of high school basketball games.
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Bowling Scores in Lincoln League and Local Clubs
Lane results list players from Western Auto Klingee's Larry Wilson and others with scores ranging from the 300s to 600s. Handicap tallies and team names such as Western Auto and CHURCH LEAGUE mark a busy bowling round across multiple leagues and venues.
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Webster City Crushes Franklin 20 to 15 in Cage Clash
Webster City high midgets, averaging five six, raced to an early lead and held on to defeat Franklin five 20 to 15. Mehegan led Franklin with five points while Mastin fed teammates as Cedar Rapids battled to stay within reach through the third quarter.
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Immaculate Conception Defeats Marshalltown in Key Hoops Game
Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception overwhelmed Marshalltown 24 to 11 at Marshalltown. O’Toole and Weber led a strong first and third quarter surge while Stramel added baskets for the winners, Giarantano led Marshalltown with three points.
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Yagers Defeat Knights of Columbus 25 23
Yagers defeated the Knights of Columbus 25 to 23 in the lone Y league game Tuesday night. K of C led 11-10 at half and trailed 24-16 late before J. L. Spaight closed the gap with three quick field goals. Elias led Yagers with 9 points.
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Waukon High Defeats Cresco In Narrow Victory
Waukon High beat Cresco 25 to 24 in the opening game of a Tuesday double header. Stockton led Waukon with 12 points while Payne scored 9 for Cresco. In the second game Eaton led Waukon with 8 points in a 17 to 15 win.
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Cubs Strengthens Prospects For 1939 Season Hartnett Says
Chicago manager Gabby Hartnett returns from New York and New England claiming the Cubs are stronger than their 1938 pennant season. He notes ongoing attempts to add hitters for first base and the outfield, while naming the Giants Reds and Cardinals as the main threats in 1939.
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