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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1956

Page

6

Hawklets Top McKinley 62 48 In MVC Tilt

Iowa City Hawklets defeated McKinley 62 48 at Coe Fieldhouse in a Mississippi Valley Conference game. Pat Phillips led Iowa City with 17 points, Laras McGuire added 23, while McKinley trailed most of the night before a late fourth quarter push.

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Donelli Named Columbia Coach

Aldo N Buff Bonelli a former Columbia backfield coach was named head football coach to succeed Lou Little. The Morgan, Pa. native had been head coach at Boston University for 10 years and will be paid about $15,000 a year with an annual appointment.

Donelli Columbia NEW York Aldon Buff Bonelli Columbia Universitty Lou Little Lions Winged-T Morgan Boston University Jan. T. Donelli Ralph Furey

Cotton Bowl tickets lag as crowd outlook dims in Dallas

Dallas papers urge public support for the Texas Christian Syracuse game amid expectations of 45,000 to 50,000 spectators. Ticket prices at 5.50 and curbs from NCAA probation on Texas A&M contribute to a weak sellout forecast.

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Huskers Fall To Spartans In Big 7 Meet

Michigan State defeated Nebraska 1965 to end the Huskers Big Ten dominance and reach the Big Seven tourney semifinals. Colorado beat Missouri 55 to 4 5 to reach the semifinals while injuries to Colorado players hampered their charge.

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Hickman’s Iowa Player Evaluations Draw Fire and Inaccuracy

Coach Herman Hickman’s critique of Iowa players provokes dispute as errors and misstatements surface about Commings, Happel, Gilliam, and others. Critics question his accuracy on linemen, blockers, and speed with several players highlighted as better than his assessment suggests.

Joost Hickman Cummings Frank Gilliam Hickmen Herman Frank Gibbons Gilliam Iowa Happel Bill Happel Bill Oregon State Barel Durden Paul Lowe Ken Fleen Fred Warris Happel Don Dobrino Don Suchy Hugh Drake Feft Will Frank Bloomaulst Alex Karras Dick Klein Karras Herman Hickman Bob Commings

Pool Named to Coach Toronto Pro Gridde Pool Named to Coach Toronto Pro Gridde ee

Oliver Spencer 245 pound tackle and former Lions Rams star was named coach of the Toronto Argonauts on a two year contract. Hayman announced the hire Thursday night. The former Rams head coach led Detroit to a dramatic comeback this season.

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Booster Club Deals Draw Fire From Big Seven

Big Seven student representatives condemned under the table recruiting by booster clubs. Nebraska and Colorado leaders cited alumni pools funding visits and even individual players, while Iowa State cited outlays lost to weaker football results and argued Big Ten recruitment rules are laxer.

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Maas and Hunter Named Captains for North Team

Minnesota's Dean Maas and Missouri's Jim Hunter were elected North captains for the Blue-Gray All-Star Football game. Maas is defensive captain while Hunter will lead the Blues on offense. Death reported: Harvey M. Hiller, former Red Sox third baseman, died at Lehighton Hospital from a heart ailment.

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Iowa Wesleyan Advances to Quincy Semifinal in 71-66 Win

Dan Gibbs scored 33 points to lead Iowa Wesleyan past host Quincy College 71-66 in the Quincy holiday tournament quarterfinals. Wesleyan built a 36-25 halftime lead as Bob Ballard and Bob Gunter added 15 points each. They advance to face Timeis Normal Friday.

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Local High School Basketball Schedule Fragment

Friday slate lists Loras Upper Iowa Culver-Stockton in Muscatine day tourney with Clinton at Marion and Town at Franklin. DeWitt visits McKinley with early 4:13 tip. Saturday shows Maquoketa at Wilson and Maquoketa holiday tourney. other games noted in fragmentary form.

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Pro Gridders Open Meeting in New York

Representatives from Nations Football league teams begin a two day meeting in New York to form a players association. Creighton Miller a former Notre Dame halfback and Cleveland attorney has been hired as their facilitator.

New York Creighton Miller Notre Dame Cleveland

All-College and Prep Basketball Results Compiled

Scattered results include Hashivm 65 beating ae & U Anchors 46, Clarence 4, Lasalle 74 over Connertleat Th Mianil 79, and Minnesota Cadunach Marler 74. The roundup covers prep and college games with teams such as Southern Methodist, Western Virginia, Cortland St, Springfield, Hofstra, St Thomas, and Yale-like mentions across various venues.

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Wilson and Company, Square D Lead Industrial League Wins

Wilson beats Quaker 46 to 42 in a close game as Wilson and Company and Square D also win Thursday night. Quaker outs Wilson 22 to 6 in the fourth period but Wilson outscored Quaker 21 to 1 in the third quarter to turn the game.

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