1957 a Big Year for Hawks at Iowa University
Iowa teams posted a standout 72-51-3 dual record and 46-32-2 in Big Ten events in 1957. Alex Karras and Jim Gibbons earned All-American honors while Randy Duncan set multiple passing records, and Charles Jones dominated track with 23 firsts and several meet records. The year featured strong performances across baseball, golf, swimming, wrestling, gymnastics, and fencing, highlighting a broad faculty of Hawkeye success.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Hawkeye
Iowa
Oregon State
Alex Karras
Jim Gibbons
Randy Duncan
Gibbons
Indiana
Don Dobrino
Dobrino
Charles “Deacon” Jones
Jones
U.S
Gary Morris
Morris
Jim McConnell
Dave Gunther
Simon Roberts
Gary Kurdelmeier
Ralph Ricks
Sam Bailie
Bailie
John Liechty
John Marschall
Art Andrews
Charles Jones
Dave Dittmer
Brad Bathey
Drake Yeads South for Sun Bowl Trip
Drake University football coach Warren Gaer dismissed the Bulldogs until Wednesday as they prepare for the Sun Bowl in El Paso Texas. Drake faces Louisville on New Years Day in a battle featuring their potent passing attack against Lenny Lyles and Louisville's strong running game. The Monday practice reviewed offensive and defensive tactics and the squad leaves Wednesday in good condition.
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Drake University
Warren Gaer
el Paso
Texas
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Drake
Cardinals
Lenny Lyles
Lehigh awaits Nolan return from Blue Gray game
Lehigh basketball fans anticipate Dan Nolan's return from the Dec 28 Blue Gray Classic in Montgomery Alabama. Nolan is Lehigh's leading rebounder and plays quarterback for the Blue team in football.
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Bethlehem
Lehigh
Dan Nolan
Montgomery
Ala
Nolan
Iowa City Beats Clinton in Close Wrestling Match
Iowa City high wrestlers defeated Clinton 28 22 in a meet Monday as four falls and a forfeit boosted the winners. The dual featured six bouts won by each side with Iowa City securing two additional falls and a forfeit. notable results include Jerry Jurgansen and Steve Macho earning decisions for Iowa City and Bob Shank scoring a fall for Iowa City.
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Iowa City High
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Jon
Clyde Bean
Albert Augustine
Connie
Stee Weeber
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Vna Ipay
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Jeery Stahl
Steve Macho
Bob Shank
Jim Bailey
Steve Calgwel
DeWayne Clausen
Dave Waveiler
Westminister Presbyterian Triumph in Local Church League
Last week results show Westminister Presbyterian 25 defeating Kenwood 10 in Class C action. Central Park Presbyterian 28 beat First Lutheran 9 in Class C. Other scores include Kenwood Methodist 24 over First Presbyterian 2 and First Covenant 1 against Kenwood Presbyterian 6. Nearby prep action features Greyhounds and Warriors posting mixed results with Tigers and Panthers also scoring, while boxing notes report Tommy Tibbs outpointing Lulu Perez in New York.
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Presbyterian
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Central Park Presbyterian
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Kenwood Pres
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Rae Christian
Seveeaas
Kenwood Presbyterian
First Christian
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Boxadeers
Spartans Top Pick Beats Iowa State In OT
Michigan State remains unbeaten in the Big Ten after a 57-51 overtime win over Iowa State in Ames. Archie Dees led Indiana with 25 points as the Hoosiers and Ohio State faltered against non conference opponents. Ken Nanson scored 26 for Oregon State to defeat Indiana, while Ohio State fell 64-55 to Oklahoma in Norman. Pirates name Don Osborne as farm club representative to handle pitchers.
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Oregon State
Ohio State
Oklahoma
Norman
Archie Dees
Hoosiers
Dees
Ken Nanson
Nanson
Sooners
Frank Howard
Joe King
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Don Osborne
Miami Marlins
Galento Eyes Leading Roles in Movie Plans
Tony Galento declares he could star in films and outshine Rock Hudson and Robert Taylor. He outlines his appeal to women, hints at a forthcoming role in Across the Everglades with Burl Ives and Gypsy Rose Lee, and jokes about not wanting to play his own life.
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United Press
New York
Tony Galento
Rock Hudson
Robert Taylor
Tony
Joe Louis
Joe
Tos
Burl Ives
Gypse Rose Lee
Marlon Brando
Yul Brynner
Boys Bowling Meet Set for Cedar Rapids Bowl
The junior boys singles and doubles tournament will be held at Cedar Rapids Bowl on Monday December 30 at 11 a.m. Only AJBC members may bowl. Trophies are donated by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars. The entry cost is the bowling fee only.
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Cedar Rapids Bowl
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Bowls 440 Games To Set a Record
Conroe Texas Mara thon Bowler Bill Dillon quit Monday after rolling 440 consecutive games to set a new endurance record. Earlier he cracked 429 consecutive games, surpassing Tom Kelley’s 429 set last week. Dillon, 30, owner and operator of a Conroe bowling center, stopped on his physician’s advice after a 73 hour 55 minute session.
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Conroe
Texas
Bill Dillon
Dillon
Tom Kelley
Lancaster
Dillon Begins First Game Friday and Ends Monday
Dillon started rolling his first game at 1 p.m. Friday and quit at 2 33 p.m. Monday.
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Dillon
Bridge Is Featured Not From Brooklyn on Giants Card
San Francisco AP reports the New York Giants baseball club highlights the Golden Gate Bridge on its Christmas card instead of the Brooklyn Bridge. Fans in the area welcome the local touch from the transplanted team this year.
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New York Giants
Brooklyn Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
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