Expensive Stars Did Not Yield Dividends for Yawkey Red Sox
New York AP reports Tom Yawkey's big spending on Boston Red Sox stars yielded little return as trades trimmed the payroll. McNair, Higgins, and Bishop left, Foxx and Cronin age, while Williams and Wil lis step in. The era of buying a championship appears fading.
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Boston
Armstrong Reveals Inside Story Of Fight Postponement
In Los Angeles Henry Armstrong, boxing’s double champion, tells reporters the three week delay before facing Ceferino Garcia was due to shaping up not a real injury. He explains the postponement aimed to protect fans and shows how he prepared by taking falls in view of witnesses.
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Eddie Joseph
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Joseph
Marion Cagers Beat Independence 33 30 In Trim Victory
The Marion high school cagers edged Independence 33 to 30 on Marion's floor in a Tri-Valley conference game, marking Marion’s third win in five starts. Megeers and Price led Marion with ten points each while Ruffcorn topped Independence with 11. The Independence second team beat Marion's second team 20 to 16.
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Atkins Palo Share Cage Doubleheader
Atkins boys beat Palo 29 18 with Pooch scoring 13. Palo girls edged Atkins 26 25 in a tight cage game.
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Three Cedar Rapids players honored at University of Dubuque banquet
Three Cedar Rapids men received major football letters at the University of Dubuque after a recent banquet. Melvin McDonald, captain of the basketball team and center, along with end Donald Threlkeld and freshman blocking halfback John Broussard, were named. McDonald and Threlkeld are seniors. Washington high school in Iowa’s Little Six shows a dramatic turn in its fortunes, aiming for the league crown as it transitions from a winless start to a possible title threat. The Little Six, though eight teams strong, traces its name to its six original members. High school basketball highlights include Tiffin forward Clarence Sheta scoring 70 points in a night, with Sac City and Davenport boast strong prep programs. St Ambrose and Davenport’s prep teams struggle, Dowling and St Mary’s show solid form, and Immaculate Conception and St Wenceslaus also compete for standings.
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Tiffin Prep Star Scores 70 Points In Lopsided Game
IOWA CITY AP. Tiffin crushed Ely 94 to 9 as Clarence Shera, a forward for Tiffin, scored 70 points breaking the state high school single game scoring record. He hit 34 field goals and 2 free throws, with 12 baskets in the first half and 22 in the second period, surpassing the old mark of 49.
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Iowa City
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Edgewood High Sweeps Guttenberg In Double Header
Edgewood High won both games against Guttenberg in a Tuesday double header. In the opener Edgewood led 34 to 8 with Harlan Beatty scoring 12 and Latta contributing 6 for Guttenberg. The nightcap ended 13 to 10.
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Guttenberg
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Latta
Minnesota Looms Over Nebraska In 66 37 Win
Minnesota's Golden Gophers stretched their winning streak to 14 with a 66 to 37 victory at Lincoln over Nebraska. John Kundla led scoring with 13 points as Minnesota built a 31 20 halftime lead and held Nebraska to 17 second half points.
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Eastern All Stars Journey to Shrine Charity Game in San Francisco
The East team, led by Co Coaches Bernie Bierman and Andy Kerr, arrived in San Francisco for the Shrine charity game on January 2 with 22 players. They will attend a luncheon, visit Shrine hospital, and practice in Berkeley before the event, while the West trains in Palo Alto.
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Earlville and Dundee split double header victory and defeat
Earlville High School basketball teams split a Tuesday double header with Dundee. The Earlville boys won 44 to 28 while the Earlville girls fell 32 to 28.
Dodgers Eye Aging Stars As Base Ball Plans Grow
Red Pepper and Brooklyns general manager Larry MacPhail pursues older sluggers and seasoned arms in a high risk rebuild including Fred Fitzsimmons Tony Lazzeri Luke Sewell Joe Stripp and Al Simmons while Detroit managers mystery and player tensions surface amid Cochrane’s abrupt departure. Jinks Keeney signs with the St. Louis Browns as Hank Greenberg talks big money. Duke co captains Tipton and Hill receive anonymous lace panties fueling campus intrigue ahead of the Rose Bowl.
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Marquette Defeats Chicago Maroons 40 to 32
Marquette University’s basketball team defeated the Chicago Maroons 40 to 32, in a pre-conference matchup. Led by Bob Deneen, Glenn Adams and Erwin Graf, Marquette built a 6 to 1 start, led 17 to 12 at halftime, then widened the margin to 24 to 12 before Chicago staged a rally to 28 to 22.
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St Wenceslaus Girls Beat Monticello in Cedar Rapids
St Wenceslaus girls defeated Sacred Heart of Monticello 32 29 with Navra scoring 14 for the winners Corcoran 18 for Monticello In the boys game Sacred Heart beat Xavier of Dyersville 24 14 Guler led the winners with 11 points.
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Basketball Scores From United Press Roundup
UPI scores show Minnesota 66 Nebraska 37 and Illinois 49 Connecticut State 23. Other results include Long Island University 77 McGill 39, Marquette 40 Chicago 3, Kansas St 3, Missouri Brigham Young 54, Montana State 46, Kent State 35 Mt Union 7, and several minor college and regional games with mixed outcomes.
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Spor t Jabs AP report from Boston and Chicago
The AP notes boxing activity with fighters Buddy Knox Nayten Al McCay Robby MacIntyre and Willie Joyce in Detroit Reston Gary Ind. details mention a mixed list of bouts and outcomes with city references and weight figures.
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Ames High Defeats Franklin 32 to 29 in Thrilling Rally
The Ames Little Cyclones erased a late deficit to beat Franklin of Cedar Rapids 32 to 29 before about 2,000. Franklin led most of the game with an 18-14 half, but Ames rallied in the final minutes as Trotter tied the score and Flogstad boosted the lead with two free throws and a long jumper. Eddy led Franklin with 11 points. Flogstad and Trotter starred for Ames.
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Roosevelt Quintet Versus Anamosa Tonight on Anamosa Floor
Roosevelt high school basketball, still seeking its first win, faces Anamosa on the latter's floor tonight in the final game before the holidays. Anamosa star Lawrence La Barge, named to the Iowa Daily Press association all state third team, will receive a certificate. Friday schedule also lists Cedar Rapids Franklin at McKinley and Wilson at East Waterloo on the Ramblers' court.
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Marengo Wins Fourth Straight, Tops Ladora 22 to 8
Marengo defeated Ladora 22 to 8 on its home floor Tuesday night for a fourth straight win. The Marengo offense trailed 5 to 3 after the first quarter but did not allow a field goal the rest of the game. Dale Wanamaker led Marengo with nine points while Harley Naif scored four for Ladora. In the preliminary, Marengo's second team rallied in the fourth to win 13 to 12.
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Hopkinton Cage Teams Capture Two Contests
Hopkinton fans saw a double win as Lenox College beat Tipton JC 40 to 19 with Hammond top scoring 17. In the second game Lenox Aces defeated Dundee independent 55 to 30 led by Esslinger with 16 and Fred erick Smith with 12.
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Farmersburg, Volga split hoops doubleheader in Tuesday action
Farmersburg girls won 38-19 led by Leath's 20 points while Farrell topped Volga with 5. In the boys game Volga prevailed 18 to 7 with Lemphier scoring 7 for Volga and Walke 6 for Farmersburg. Farmersburg beat Guttenberg 42-16 as Mueller scored 11 and Sangling had 7 for Guttenberg.
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Riverside High Edges Springdale 24 to 10 in basketball
Riverside High added another win as they defeated Springdale 24 to 10. Frost scored 16 points, Fox and Hartzler each contributed 4, while J Todd led Springdale with four. The Riverside girls also won 25-20.
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Brooklyn High School Defeats Victor Five 29 to 25
Brooklyn basketball team edged Victor Five 29 to 25 in a loosely played contest Tuesday night. The Brooklyn seconds led 24 to 16.
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Nova Willing To Box Not Fight Joe Louis
Lou Nova, hailed as the country’s white heavyweight hope after beating Tommy Farr, says he plans to box Joe Louis rather than fight him. He intends to use speed and distance to stymie Louis, may refuse travel expenses and a Madison Square Garden September bid, and praises Farr while mocking Tunney as a judge.
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Illinois Licks Eastern Court Five 49 to 23
Illinois defeated Connecticut State College 49 to 23 in Champaign as captain Tommy Nisbet returned to start the second half. Hapac led with 10 points, joined by Dehner and Drish with nine each, while Peterson topped the visitors with three field goals.
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Wilson High Defeats Vinton Five In Low Scoring Game
Wilson High beat Vinton 27 to 13 to stay atop the Tri Valley League. Farmer led Wilson with 9 points, Van Dura and Konigsmark added 6 each, while Waldorf paced Vinton with 6 and Narbor had 5. Vinton reserves edged Wilson seconds 32 to 24.
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Farr To Meet Burman In Garden January 13
New York AP reports Tommy Farr the durable Welsh heavyweight will again seek a victory in Madison Square Garden on January 13. He faces Clarence Red Burman, a protege of Jack Dempsey, in a ten round bout.
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Columbus Junction tops Letts in hoops 27 to 18
Columbus Junction high school beat Letts 27 to 18 with a strong second half after an 8 to 6 halftime edge. Myers led Columbus with nine points while Collins of Letts added six. Columbus Junction also defeated Letts in a junior varsity game 13 to 11.
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Urbana Beats Shells 27 to 22 in Narrow Win
URBANA The Urbana basketball team defeated Shells 27 to 22 on Wednesday at home. The second team won against Sburgs reserves, underscoring Urbana's depth in a low scoring tilt.
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