Roosevelt Tops Tama in Cedar Rapids Basketball Clash
Roosevelt of Cedar Rapids led by Wayne Jackson and Max Mochal rallied in the final period to beat Tama 53-48. Dave Wessell led the Riders with 19 points while Ralph Wentzien paced Tama with 13 and Chuck Crabtree and Ralph Wheeler added 10 each.
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Tigers Back Terre Haute Club in Three-I League
Terre Haute club of the Three I league will operate next season under a working agreement with the Detroit Tigers. Vern McMillan, a Terre Haute businessman, said Tuesday he has led efforts to save the club after the Phillies withdrew support at the end of last season.
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Franklin Matmen Top Independence
Franklin wrestling routed Independence 25 to 14 after winning the first five bouts. Notable results include 95 pounds Jerry Butcher (PF) over Larry Wright, 104 Jerry White (F) defeating Marvin Matteson 6-2, 112 McNiel (F) over Gary Puffett 15, 120 Bill Moore (F) defeating Don Scott, 183 Keith Baer (I) over Ron Flemmin, and 145 Hanson (F) over Jones. Official Lloyd Wilson presided with Head Johnson refereeing 62.
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Franklin Falls to Waterloo West 54 50 in Rough Prep Showdown
Franklin battled hard at Coe Fieldhouse but unbeaten Waterloo West prevailed 54-50. West improved to eight straight wins as Jim Berry led with 19 points and Bob Conway added 16. Franklin guard tandem Waite and Johnson sparked a late rally but free throws and clutch shooting by West sealed the win. Jerry Seaman fouled out late as Franklin dropped to 0-1 in the stretch.
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Cedar Rapids
Major Football Awards For 28 Iowa Players Across Teams
Iowa City Major letters awarded to 28 University of Iowa varsity football players and four cross country runners announced by Director Paul Brechler. Senior football manager received the special manager’s letter and six cross country freshmen earned numerals. Lead names include George Broeder, Cameron Cummins, Richard Laan, Donald Dobrino, James Freeman, Frank Gilliam, Boyd Green, John Hall, James Hatch, James Heed, Warren Lawson, Eldean Matheson, Louis Matykiewicz, Kenneth Meek, Terence Moran, Kenneth Pleen, Gareth Reichow, William Reichow, Terry Shuck, Norman Six, Edward Vincent, and Roger Wiegmann.
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George Broeder
St. Louis
Cameron Cummins
Cedar Rapids
Richard Laan
Chicago
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Til
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Na City
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Steubenville
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Omaha
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James Hatch
Lancaster
Wis
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Evansville
Ind
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Tama
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Ohio
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Fairfield
Eldean Matheson
Lake Mills
Louis Matykiewicz
Calumet Park
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Ladd
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River Forest
Kenneth Pleen
Clinton
Gareth Reichow
Decorah
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Terry Shuck
Des Moines
Norman Six
Newell
Earl Smith
Gary
Robert Stearnes
Gary Ind
Donald Suchy
Belle Plaine
Rodger Swedberg
Sycamore
Edward Vincent
Roger Wiegmann
Waverly
William Steele
Iowa U to Offer $1 Admisssion for Students at Dec 30 Game
Iowa City A special one dollar admission for grade and high school students will apply to the University of Iowa basketball game against Stanford in the fieldhouse on December 30. Francis Graham athletic business manager says this is the first time such a student rate has been used for Hawkeye basketball. No student ID is required. students pay at the ticket office and enter the student section. The concession relies on space in vacant balconies due to Christmas vacation.
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Philadelphia
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Hawkeyes
Missouri
Penn
Princeton
Boxer's Fractured Right Wrist Mentioned in Loss
New York reports boxer Jimmy Martinez of Phoenix suffered a right wrist fracture shown by X rays after a 10 round decision loss to Pete Adams of Newark at St. Nicholas Arena Monday night.
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Jimmy Martinez
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Ariz
Martinez
Pete Adams
Newark
N. J
St. Nicholas Arena
Keystone Wins Third Straight Over Cedar Rapids Wilson 59 to 40
Keystone rolled to its third consecutive win over Cedar Rapids Wilson, 59 to 40, boosting season mark to eight wins in nine. Hupfeld and Meh lert each scored 16 and Lynn Pickering sparked the bench with five baskets and a free throw in the second half. Dave Dohnalik led Wilson with 12 points as Svoboda and Bradley added four and eight respectively.
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Ramblers
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Kentucky and La Salle Gain In Tourney
Kentucky Wildcats beat Utah 70 65 to advance in the Kentucky basketball tournament in Lexington. La Salle Explorers defeated Southern California 49 38 in the earlier game. La Salle meets Kentucky in the championship. Kentucky's 29th straight win and 127th straight at home. It was the 500th win for Adolph Rupp as coach.
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Adolph Rupp
Navy Goat To Go First Class
Navy mascot Bill XIV will stay in top quarters at Audubon Park Zoo in New Orleans during the Sugar Bowl week. George Douglass, zoo superintendent, says the gate guarded guest will be housed behind a seven hour fence and under 24 hour guard as Navy prepares to face Mississippi. Bill XIV travels from Annapolis with Navy football gear weighing about 7,500 pounds and will check in Thursday.
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Douglass
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Iowa Hawkeyes Ready To Rebuild For Big Ten Campaign
Bucky OConnor discusses Iowa basketballs 5 2 nonconference start and plans for the Big Ten season He notes development pace and aims to balance personnel use during nonconference play He cites tough Penn game and notes Illinois Ohio State look strong as conference race begins January 3 at Wisconsin.
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Illini Extend Big Ten Graft with Sixth Straight Win
Illinois, ranked No. 3, crushed Rice 86-54 as Bill Ridley and Bruce Brothers led with 16 points each. Ohio State fell to California 74-65, ending its 90-point streak. Purdue beat Washington 72-44, Indiana lost to Kansas State 91-74, Minnesota beat Southern Methodist 89-72. Illinois aims for seventh straight vs Loyola of the South. Ohio State faces California again. Michigan at Brigham Young. Northwestern vs Butler. Michigan State vs DePaul.
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Ann Cooper Budding California Diver From Iowa Star
16 year old Ann Cooper, formerly a top speed skater and swimmer from Cedar Rapids, moved to California to pursue diving. She follows coach James Counsilman and trains at LAAC with Pat McCormick’s husband Glenn as rival and booster. Cooper notes diving offers rest between dives and values increased competition in California.
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa City
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Babe Zaharias Named Athlete of the Year in AP Poll
Mrs Zaharias wins the Associated Press female athlete of the year award for the sixth time. She credits God and doctors while noting her comeback from cancer surgery 20 months ago after winning five major golf tournaments. She dedicates the honor to fellow cancer patients.
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Davis Seaberg Co Captains Iowa Basketball Team
Iowa City AP report says two Illini players will co captain the Iowa basketball team this year. Coach Bucky O Connor announced during the eastern trip that Bill Seaberg of Moline and Deacon Davis of Freeport were chosen as co captains. Seaberg is a junior guard and Davis a senior forward.
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Moline
Deacon Davis
Freeport
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Boxing results from multiple cities show late rounds decisions
In Miami Beach Johnny Holman 207 of Chicago stopped Bo Willis 18 percent in Miami. Detroit Jimmy Perrault 149 and a half of St Paul outpointed Alan Kennedy 148 of Bay City Michigan. San Antonio Johnny Guerra 187 of McAllen Texas outpointed Paul Jorgen sen 142 of Port Arthur Texas. Klamath Falls Jimmy Grow 184 of Batse Idaho knocked out Teddy Hall 148 of Seattle.
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Chicago
Bo Wiilis
Miami
Detroit
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St. Paul
Alan Kennedy
Bay City
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Johnny Guerra
McAllen
Texas
Paul Jorgensen
Port Arthur
Klamath Falls
Ore
Jimmy Grow
Batse
Idaho
Teddy Hall
Seattle
Cascade St Martin's routs St Patrick’s 70 to 49
Cascade St Martin's remained unbeaten with a 70 49 win over St Patrick's Cedar Rapids as Tom Goetzinger led the pace. Dave Ipsan scored 30 points for St Patrick's in a Northeast Iowa Catholic league clash. The St Pat's reserves won 46 43 in the preliminary game.
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Cedar Rapids
Tom Goetzinger
Iowa
Kentucky Prep Sets Scoring Mark 114
Wayne Oakley a 6 6 senior scored 114 points leading Hanson to a 128 to 26 victory over St. Agnes in Hanson Kentucky. The new single game scoring record drew heavy local attention as Oakley powered the high scoring win Tuesday night.
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