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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1957

Page

4

Clinton River Kings Tame Warriors In 74 55 Victory

Clinton, defending MVAC champs, used sharp free throws and solid defense to beat Cedar Rapids Washington 74 55. Ted Davelis and Gary Lorenz combined for 40 Clinton points as Clinton opened a 20 point third quarter lead and pulled away. Washington led early but faltered with seven turnovers in the first period and could not sustain offense.

Gazette Clinton Cedar Rapids Washington River Kings Ted Davelis Gary Lorenz Washington Warriors Davelis Lorenz Jack Marr Carlton Albright Denny Meyers Lynn Lyon Bearle

Tar Heels survive Gopher upset bid in Lexington

North Carolina won 73-67 over Minnesota to extend its 37-game winning streak but faced West Virginia next after the Mountaineers upset Kentucky 77-70 in the Kentucky Invitational. Pete Brennan led UNC with 27 points while Ron Johnson topped Minnesota with 28.

Associated Press Minnesota Marcie Miller Leo Shaffer North Carolina Gophers West Virginia Kentucky Seattle UCLA Lexington Carolina Mountaineers Wildcats Lloyd Scharrar Adolph Rupp Rupp Pete Brennan Ron Johnson

Waterloo Trojans win fifth straight with 81 40 victory

Waterloo East remains undefeated after an 81 to 40 win over Jefferson of Cedar Rapids. The Trojans took a 6-0 start and pulled away with a balanced scoring attack as all regulars made four or more field goals.

the Gazette Waterloo Jefferson Cedar Rapids Trojans

Thompson 4th Best Scorer For Phillips

BARTLESVILLE Okla UP Former Iowa State great Gary seenate is off to a strong rookie year at Phillips a ten year with the 5 foot 10 inch guard ranking fourth in scoring through 15 games averaging 10.2 points per game His best 18 point effort came against Hastings Neb He also shines in passing defense and plays a pest on offense creating steals and quick feeds to teammates

Bartlesville Okla Iowa State Gary Seenate Ai Phillips Burdy Haldorson Joe Dean Jim Livey Thompson Hastings Neb Edge

Sanders Still Considering AGM Offer from Texas A M

Los Angeles based report says UCLA football coach Red Sanders returned from Houston and is weighing a Texas A M offer said to be among the most lavish ever made to a coach. Sanders has not yet committed, awaiting talks with UCLA officials and a possible board of control decision.

Sanders Los Angeles INS Red Sanders Texas A.&m International Airport Texas Bruin Houston Aggie Board of Control Ucla Board of Control

Decorah Loses Wrestling Test in Duel with Cedar Falls

Special to The Gite. Cedar Falls edged Decorah 25 to 20 in a high school duel. Decorah led a late rally with four victories and a draw in the last five matches but failed to overcome the early deficit. Decorah won the reserve match 22-19. Notable bouts included Husome of CF and Espe, Grandoner over Pranna, Dow over Gaville, and a 4-4 team score with Evens drawing.

Decorah Cedar Falls Husome Espe Grandoner Pranna Dow Gaville Headington Evens

Regis Opens New High School Gym With Double Header

Regis will host a double header tonight starting at 6 45 p m to inaugurate the new Regis high school gym St Vene faces Iowa City St Patrick s in the opener and IC meets Loras of Dubuque in the nightcap Admission is 75 cents for adults 50 cents for high school students and 35 cents for grade school students

Immaculate Conception St. Wenceslaus Regis High School St. Vene Iowa City St. Patrick’s I. C Loras of Dubuque

East sinks Jefferson as reserves dominate in rout

Jerry Holbrook led East with 22 points on seven field goals and perfect free throw shooting, while Waterloo’s Bill Burkes played most of the game. East held a 61-24 lead after three periods as coach Murray Wier used the bench, with second and third units widening the gap to 75-33 and 81-39. Jefferson struggled to finish 15 of 61 from the floor, and their sophomores split a 48-43 win behind Lary Thomas and John Kincaid scoring.

Jerry Holbrook Waterloo Bill Burkes East Murray Wier Jefferson Ing J-Hawk Lary Thomas John Kincaid East Sophs

All-Ac and Local Scores From Major Iowa Meet

A sprawling list of results shows Winthrop and Fall teams, Central City and Norway, Dinsdale and Dysart, and many others tallying wins and losses across varied leagues. Notable pairings include Oxford over Parnell, Solon over Riverside, and West Liberty beating Springville while Wilton Jet topped Lone Tree, with numerous district counties and towns cited.

All-Ac Point Winthrop Iburnett Pale Alwarnsee Central City Walker G—Cogson Troy Mills Osson Troy Millis Benton County Norway Newhall B—Newhal B—Keystone Garrison G—Atkins Shelisbure B—Atkins Shelisbur Blairstown van Ene St van Horne Buchanan County Hazleton Resesteten S—brandon Big Fairbank G—Fairbank Brandon Capital Valley Oxford Parnell Iowa West Liberty Springville s—Wilton Lone Tree G—Lone Tree Wilton Jet B—U-Highby West Branch How-Winn G—Ossian DeSales New Albin Ossian DeSales Elma Chester G—Fima B—Hidgeway G—Ridgeway

Karras Signs Pro Pact With Lions

Alex Karras Iowa two time All American tackle signed a one year pro contract with the Detroit Lions. The 239 pound Outland trophy winner was pursued by Winnipeg of the Canadian league which eyed a package deal with Iowa players. If his rookie pay is $12 000 he could earn over $37 000 next year.

San Francisco Alex Karras Iowa Detroit Lions Winnipeg Karras Kenny Ploen Frank Gillian Detroit Jerry Reichow Lions

West Union tops West Central 23-19 in wrestling meet

West Union edge West Central 23-19 as Lyle Johannson wins heavyweight 10-9 sealing the win. Other results include Milt Grimes and Buhr scoring decisions, Roser Decker and Brey wins, Rueber and Grimes stalemate, plus early forfeit points for both teams.

West Union Lyle Johannsan West Central Mayjoard Johannsan Milt Grimes W.U Dohse Mes Buhr W.C Garyony Mm Roser Decker W. Cc Lae Ib Brey Loyal Schult Dean Rueber Gene “Grimes Richard Tock Marv Ith Tom Erickson Cal ‘Raulson

Postville Wins Mat Meet 39 15 Over Elkader

Postville wrestling rolled to a 39 15 victory over Elkader Friday night led by falls from Grant Snitker Bob Berns Frank Wittenberger and Ken Pewt plus wins by Jopn Wittenberger Stan Glawe and Clinton Carson. Elkader’s Fred Wagner earned a fall.

Postville Elkader Grant Snitker Bob Berns Frank Wittenberger Ken Pewt Fred Wagner Jopn Wittenberger Jim Jamer Iedetane Burns Kent Lowell Pered ‘Wagner John Waters Bol Burns Dave Behraenpeet Stan Glawe Steve Waters Larry Meiseeler Clinton Carson Clinton Rowland Fiy Mes Rent

St Ambrose Beats North Dakota 79 62 To Even Record

St Ambrose college moved to .500 with a 79 62 victory over North Dakota University. Center Bernie Brennan scored 23 points and guard Kevin Fenway added 18 as Ambrose pulled away after halftime.

Davenport St. Ambrose College North Dakota Bernie Brennan Kevin Fenway Ambrose Eee

Minhon Squnate Garden Kerwin Outpoints In New York

In New York Valley Stream fighter Minhon Square Garden Ges Kerwin outpointed Jimmy 1474. In New Orleans Bobby Body from Chicago outpointed Charley Joseph 1544. The brief results indicate close verdicts with judges tallying clear decisions.

New York Minhon Sqnate Ges Kerwin Valley Stream N. Y Jimmy New Orleans Bobby Body Chicago Charley Joseph

Mackay Ordered Off Court Ahead of Davis Cup Clash

Barry Mackay the 22 year old American Davis Cup rookie was told not to approach the court to preserve his edge before next week’s challenge round with Australia. He has been the team’s hardest worker, training twice daily, while Vic Seixas also remains in peak form for the United States as they prepare to face Mal Anderson and Ashley Cooper in Melbourne.

Melbourne Barry Mackay America Australia Aidan Mal Anderson Ashley Cooper Vic Seixas United States Sother Mackay Seixas Gardnar Mulloy

Coliseum Rejected Dodgers Home Games Proposal

Los Angeles Dodgers failed to win approval to use Memorial Coliseum for home games in the next two seasons. A 4-4 tie among the nine-member Coliseum Commission leaves Pasadena as the likely alternative for the Dodgers and Rose Bowl venue.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers Memorial Coliseum Pasadena

Parker Named East Coach in Pro Bowl

Buddy Parker of the Pittsburgh Steelers was named to coach the Eastern conference in the Pro Bowl on January 12. Parker, in his first season with Pittsburgh, previously led the Detroit Lions to two NFL championships. The Western coach will be Frankie Albert of the 49ers or George Wilson of Detroit.

Los Angeles INS Buddy Parker Pittsburgh Steelers Parker Pittsburgh Detroit Lions Frankie Albert San Francisco 49Ers George Wilson Detroit

Commings Named North Starter In Orange Bowl

Nine Big Ten players will start for the North team against the Southern all-stars in the Orange Bowl. Bob Commings of Iowa and Joe Caruthers of Michigan State will share guard duties as part of coach Duffy Daugherty's offense. Other starters include Bob Jewett, Dave Kaiser, Larry Foul, Bob Lee, Jerry Goebel, Jim Ninowski, Ken Mikes, Chuck Shea, and Ray Nitschke.

Gazette Miami Fla Big Ten Iowa Bob Commings Duffy Daugherty Michigan State Commings Joe Carruthers Offen- Commings Five Unit. Daugherty Bob Jewett Dave Kaiser Larry Foul Michigan Bob Lee Missouri Jerry Goebel Jim Ninowski Ken Mikes Purdue Chuck Shea Stanford Ray Nitschke Illinois

Kerwin Claims Upset Win In Madison Square Garden Bout

New York AP Kerwin, a Canadian-born light weight living in Valley Stream New York, defeated Jimmy Archer at Madison Square Garden by decision. Kerwin praised his punching while acknowledging his politeness and plans to campaign as a light welterweight. promoter Lang urged patience as he builds the promising fighter.

New York Gale Kerwin Valley Stream N. Y Jimmy Archer Madison Square Garden

Bobby Boyd Stops Charles Joseph In New Orleans Bout

In New Orleans AP reports Bobby Boyd, a 25 year old from Chicago, used a sharp right and reach advantage to outbox Charles Joseph, a 26 year old part time barber, in ten hard rounds. Boyd controlled the bout from the start as a cut opened over Joseph's eye in the fourth and hampered his vision late.

New Orleans Bobby Boyd Chicago Charles Joseph Boyd Joseph

Williams Clinches Ninth Slugging Championship in Classy Season

Chicago report notes Ted Williams won his ninth slugging title with a .731 pace, the top mark among major leaguers in the past 16 years. Although details are sparse, the achievement highlights Williams as the league’s leading power hitter for the season.

Chicago Ted Williams

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