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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1956

Page

5

Cyclones Fall Short as Upset Bid Faces Kansas

Iowa State nearly toppled No. 1 Kansas in a Big Seven first round game as The Stilt Chamberlain was held to 12 points by a swarming Cyclones defense. Gene Elston's late heroics saved Kansas 58 57, while Kansas State edged Oklahoma and Missouri faced Colorado in the other first round games.

Wirenhoto Gary Thompson Lyle Frahm Iowa State Kansas City Kansas Wilt Wirenbong Chamberlain Chuck Yodt Cyclones Gene Elston Tiowa State Associated Press Elston Jawa State Lew Johnson John Parker Marice King Bot Hollinger Kansas State Oklahoma Jack Parr Wildcat Rob Boozer Joe King Jed Missouri Colorado Nebraska Michigan State Kannae Cnr M. Jinsen Li J'Aingen Ran Ford Dabaston Larhs Ehnerinla Medeker K AlKrarheaki Frahm

DeVine's Last-Second Shot Pushes Notre Dame Past NYU

Notre Dame edged NYU 72-71 to earn a semifinal berth in the Holiday basketball festival alongside Ohio State Brigham Young and Manhattan. Manhattan crushed Niagara 95-75 as Ohio State survived Temple 64-63 and Brigham Young upset St. John's NY 89-75 in quarterfinals.

Ohio State Brigham Young Manhattan Niagara Madison Square Garden Temple St. John's New York

Sooner Stars Guide North To 17-7 Win

The North defeated the South 17 to 7 in the Shrine all star game. Oklahoma stars Tommy McNallo and Jimmy Harris led the North attack as the Yankees secured their second win in nine years. The result sparked debate among fans about tradition and balance in the series.

Sooner Stars Guide Fla Tommy Melnnald Oklahoma Quarerback Jimmy Harris Yankees Winson-Dixon Rebels

Parker Lands $30,000 Two Year Pact With Lions

Detroit coach Buddy Parker secures a two year contract worth 30000 per season with the NFL's Detroit Lions. The deal follows a one year offer Parker declined and positions him to lead the team in passing and offense. Michigan State, Purdue and Indiana players highlighted the North-South All Star contest with notable scoring and defensive plays.

Detroit Buddy Parker Texas Parker National Football League Lions Dennis Mendyk Michigan of Directors Uurris Lenj Dawson Purdue Harris Indiana Bob Fee Michigan State Jim Hineslee McDonald

McKinley Seeks First Win in Cedar Rapids Tilt

McKinley travels to Coe Fieldhouse for a Mississippi Valley conference game against Ferry Lawn City in hopes of notch­ing their first victory. The 8:15 p.m. tipoff will be broadcast on KCRG radio 1600 with Hal Totten on play by play.

Cedar Rapids McKinley Farey Lawn City Coe Fieldhouse Kcrg Radio Hal Totten Totten Clinton Marion Mahon Yy Iowa City Franklin Cue Fieldhouse DeWitt Wilson Maquoaketa Wilson Gym

Luther Norsemen lead busy two tournament weekend

U S Luther and Upper Iowa prep for two holiday basketball tournaments starting Friday. Luther faces St Johns at 7 36 p m in Bemidji with Augsburg and Bemidji Teachers in the other game. Wartburg Iowa Teachers tourney begins January 1 2 with Luther meeting Wartburg. Upper Iowa joins Loras Wartburg and Culver Stockton in Mustaline event with finals Saturday night. Wayne Sawyer of Upper Iowa aims to return strong after a sprained ankle and seeks his Iowa conference scoring title.

U.S Luther Upper Iowa Norsemen Paul Bunyan Bemidji Minn Luter St. John’s Augsburg Luther Wil Wartburg Cedar Falls Loras, Wartburg Culver-Stockton Mustatine Mustaline Jowa City McKinley Cas

Donelli Likely Columbia Choice For Head Football Coach

Aldo Donelli, 49, is expected to be named head coach at Columbia University succeeding the retiring Lou Little. Donelli previously coached at Boston University and led teams to 75 wins 40 losses and six ties in ten seasons.

New York INS Aldo Riff" Donelli Columbia University Thel Lou Little Donelli Little Boston University Ivy Teague

Rose Bowl Rivals Tuned for Verbal Bouquets at Times Dinner

Iowa coach Forest Evashevski and Oregon State's Tommy Prothro headline the Los Angeles Times sports dinner, with price at 12.50 a plate, as they trade praise and previews ahead of the Rose Bowl clash. Evy cites Beavers stars and Beavers' line strength while noting Oregon State's backfield depth and Iowa’s all opponent selections.

Asadena Iowa Forest Evashevsk Oregon State Tommy Prothro Los Angeles Times Palladium Prothro Evashevakt Hitle Huntington-Sheraton Evy Gregan State Minnesota Ohio State Michigan Terry Barr John Witte Lowe

Elder Haussman Dies End Returns to Gary

Pasadena writes of the Iowa End Bob Haussman whose father died in Gary Indiana from injuries suffered in a December fire. Haussman flew back to Gary after a week at his father’s bedside and a final trip is planned early Thursday. He had just returned to Pasadena after visiting his father’s hospital. The elder Haussman died at 11 pm CST. He missed a week of practice, leaving Tawa with two ends as Jeff Langston is hospitalized. Save Your License Don’t Speed.

Pasadena Iowa Bob Haussman Gary Ind Haussmaan Haussman Taussman Hawks Tawa Jeff Langston Alta Tain Dick Deasy W. D. Paul Deasy Evy Im Gibbons Gibbons Oregon State Jerry Jenkinson Des Moines

Phog Allen Served With Summons At Big Seven Tourney

Kansas City AP report says Phog Allen former Kansas coach was served a court summons during the Big Seven basketball tournament. The libel suit seeks $35,000 and is filed by Hady B D Henshel of New York chairman of the Olympic basketball committee.

Kansas City Phog Allen Kansas University Allen lHady BD. Henshel New York Olimpic Basketball Committee

Evy May Order Sunday Workout For Rose Bowl Prep

Iowa coach Evy Evasheski weighs Sunday practice for better timing as Rose Bowl preparations intensify after a grueling Wednesday scrimmage. Injuries hit key players Dick Deasy and Sleepy Klein while Gibbons and Langston face uncertain availability.

Evy Gus Schrader Gazette Pasadena Forest Evashevski Iowa Hawks Klein Lange

Australians Win Doubles Clinch Davis Cup

Australia beats the United States 3 0 in the series after Lew Head and Ken Rosewall defeat Vic Seixas and Sam Giammalva in straight sets and four sets. Billy Talbert hints at retirement as the U S team falls further behind.

Leo H. Petersen Adelaide Australia Lew Head Ken Hosewall America Agee Vic Seixas Sam Giammatya U. S Billy Talbert

Pro Basketball Results and College Tournament Notes

National League hockey features Montreal 9 as part of a night of sports. College tournaments highlight Kansas City and Xavier in early rounds with several close scores and standout performances. Other games include St Louis Southern at Syriana with unspecified results.

Boutoni Philadelphiie Tareuig Montreal

First C R Ice Meet Set Sunday Derby at Manhattan

The Cedar Rapids season opener Cedar Valley Open ice speed skating meet is Sunday at the Manhattan rink. Sponsored by Eby s Sporting Goods, the event promises keen races after favorable practice weather.

Cedar Rapids Manhattan Cedar Valley Eby's Sporting Goons

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