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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1957

Page

4

Warriors Fall To Moline In Low-Scoring Clash At Coe

Washington high school endured its worst shooting night of the season, mustering seven field goals in a 50-21 loss to highly regarded Moline at Coe Field House. Vern Johnson led Moline with 12 points while Tom Potter added 11 as the Cedar Rapids squad faded after a strong start.

Washington High School Coe Fieldhouse Warriors East Side Rock Island Washington Vern Johnson Tom Potter Cedar Rapids Fisher Jim Bearle Bill Parsons Johnson Moline Maroons Hollister Steve Severn Cornwall Mike Seaton

Tall Crew Chips In 57 44 Win

Iowa City's Tall Crew captured a 57 to 44 victory as John Meyer reports for the Gazette. The win solidifies the team’s standing in local play and highlights their coordinated offense and defense.

Iowa City

Iowa City Little Hawks Rout Clinton J-Hawks 57 44

Iowa City dominated Jefferson in a 57 44 victory as four Little Hawks reached double figures led by Jim Hughes 18 and Pat Phillips 13. Jefferson managed only Gary Bean 12 and Ivan Gardner 10 while Iowa City built a 40 20 halftime edge and held on to secure the win.

Moline Washington Hugh Fisher Dave Affeldt Fisher Iowa City Iowa Rock Island- Moline Little Hawks Clinton Bill Holmstrom Jefferson J-Hawks Holmstrom Little Hawk Pat Phillips Gary Bean Ivan Gardner Larry King Phillips Shaffer Hughes Gardner J-Hawk Bean Scott Owa City Bob Ask Dutch Sauerbry Gary Lary Thomas Denny Ellertson Dave Hudget Towa City Freierardner Philler Marine Wattingerich Proffitt Slaymaker Clausen Bo Rarick Petterson al Ice Petterson Seee Erson Wa City

Drake Air Game Likely in Bowl

Drake University coach Warren Gaer forecasts a high pass attack against Louisville in the Sun Bowl on New Year’s Day. The Drake quarterback Roger LeBrasca is among the nation’s top passers with 1,054 yards and 12 touchdowns after 74 completions in 145 attempts.

EL Paso Texas Drake University Warren Gaer Louisville Drake Gaer Roger LeBrasca LaBrasca

Miller Eliminated At Orange Bowl Junior Tennis

Iowa City's Jock Miller was knocked out in the junior boys division by top seed Robert Delgado of Los Angeles, 6-0 6-2, in Miami Beach.

Iowa City Miller Miami Beach Jock Miller Robert Delgado Los Angeles

Audubon Bowler Nets Third 300 Game

Deb King rolled his third perfect 300 in bowling during a six game round in Audubon on Friday. He carried a 283 average for the six games with scores of 298 246 267 289 297 and 300.

Audubon Deb King King

Navy eyes new wrinkle for Rice game in Cotton Bowl

Navy coach Eddie Erdelatz says he may have something new to add to the Middies reshaping the jitterbug defense before the Cotton Bowl clash with Rice on January 1. He reports the squad in good condition and expects more brushing up through Wednesday.

Dallas Navy Eddie Erdelatz Midshipmen Middies Rice Erdelatz Les

Alumni Five Tops Marion Varsity 74-67

Alumni five defeated Marion 74 to 67 as Bob Wilson led with 22 points and Ron Altenberg added 21. Jerry Smith led the varsity with 23 points while John Nieland and Ray Fuller added 10 each. Marion sophomores beat varsity reserves 52-41.

Bob Wilson Ron Altenberg Marion Wilson Altenberg Varsity Grads Jerry Smith John Nieland Ray Fuller Bill McKean Mike Rucker Jerry Hempy Dick Stickney Vance Hatt

Don Clark Returns as Ohio State Drills Continue

Don Clark, Ohio State’s top back, returned to practice in Pasadena after groin surgery, turning 21 and likely to play in the Rose Bowl against Oregon though not as a starter. Coach Woody Hayes called practice better than average as Oregon, co-champions, faced a sluggish workout.

Don Clark Ohio State Pasadena Calif Oregon Bucks Akron Ohio Purdue Clark Woody Hayes General Custer Len Casanova Hayes

Tar Heels and N C State Set for Dixie Classic Final

North Carolina and North Carolina State reach the Dixie Classic final after semifinal wins as Duke and Wake Forest fall. Pete Brennan scores 27 for UNC and Lee Shaffer 23 as UNC defeats Duke 76-62. NC State rallies past Wake Forest 63-61 on John Richter’s late jumper.

North Carolina Duke Pete Brennan Lee Shaffer Tar Heels Raleigh N. C. State Wake Forest Consolation Northwestern Duquesne St. Louis Setah Hall

Duke Adds Some New Wrinkles for Sooners

In Miami Duke coach Bill Murray described secretive training preparations as the Blue Devils plan new maneuvers for Oklahoma. He said Duke will emphasize both running and passing in workouts and scrimmages.

Duke Miami Fla Bill Murray Blue Devils Oklahoma Murray

Tutors and Wartburg clash for Tall Corn title

WAVERLY AP Iowa Teachers and Wartburg meet tonight for the Tall Corn invitational championship after both won openers. The Tutors beat Mankato State 65 66 in the first round, Wartburg toppled Luther 88 76 behind Milt Kramer 29 and Clay Lyon 26 while Teach ers pulled away from a 16 all tie to lead 35 22 at halftime.

Wartburg Luther Milt Kramer Clay Lyon Iowa Teachlers Mankato Waverly

Memphis State coach search linked to Minnesota assistant

Billy Spook Murphy, Minnesota assistant coach, met Memphis State officials Friday to discuss the head coaching vacancy. Athletic Director Humphreys said no decision before year’s start. Luther names Albert Lea sophomore Claude Lyon athlete of the week for 20.8 scoring in four games and records in high school.

Memphis Tenn Billy “Spook” Murphy Minnesota Memphis State Murphy State Ralph Hatley C. C Sonny” Humphreys J.millard Smith Theniversity Hatley Humphreys The Gazette Decorah Claus Lyon Albert Lea Minn Luther Lyon Hamlet Peterson Clay Boach

Pro Basketball Scores World Highlights

National Association results show Philadelphia 110 Boston 106 New York 125 Detroit 120 St Louis 97 Cincinnati 96. The slate features tight finishes with margins near a bucket, underscoring competitive balance across the league.

Philadelphia Boston New York Detroit St. Louis Cincinnati Associated Press Woody Sauldsberry Boba Madison Square Garden Cousey Sauldsberry

Open Invitational Women's Golf Meet Set for Waterloo

The Open Invitational for women golfers will be held in Waterloo August 21 through 24. The 72 hole event carries a $7,200 purse and is among 21 tournaments listed by the LPGA in its 1958 schedule.

Waterloo Ladies Professional Golfers Association

Broad Iowa high school and college basketball results report

A dense recap of multiple games across Iowa and national college rounds. It lists scores for Hazleton at Aurora post, Moline, Grinnell, Montezuma, Marion, Boone, Saint Marys, Keokuk, Ottumwa, Shenandoah, Spirit Lake, Guthrie Center, Story City, and other towns. College results span Far West at Corvallis, Raleigh semifinals, Consolation games, Big Eight in Kansas City, Motor City, All-College Oklahoma City events, Southwest Houston, NAIA Tipoff in Youngstown, Midwest Terre Haute, and other regional matchups with numerous team scores.

North Carolina North Carolina State San Francisco Boone D.M. Tech Este St. Mary's Bell. More D.M. Roosevelt Ames B—Keokuk Mt. Pleasant B—Ottumwa Darenetss Revere Ida Grove Shenandoah Carroll Kue Spirit Lake Milford Guthrie Center St. Mary’s Story City United Comm

Spartans stretch win streak with 63 61 win over UCLA

Michigan State, undefeated, rolls to a sixth straight basketball victory by edging UCLA 63 61. Wisconsin and Northwestern win. Purdue Indiana Ohio State and Michigan lose. Indiana falls to Butler 84 78. Ohio State loses to Southern Cal 87 71. John Green sparks MSU defensively with final stop. Larry Hedden leads MSU with 18 points.

Southern Cal Ohio St Mich State UCLA Wyoming Michigan Notre Dame Purdue Butler Indiana Isconsin New Mexico Associated Press Michigan State Big Ten Wisconsin Northwestern Ohio State Duquesne Buckeyes Los Angeles Southern Cal Albuquerque Iowa John Green Spartans Jim Steffen Larry Hedden MSU

Sooners' Dodd Twists Ankle Before Orange Bowl

Oklahoma quarterback Carl Dodd twisted his ankle during Friday practice and spent the afternoon with ice on the joint. He had scored 45 points this season and is expected to be ready for the Orange Bowl against Duke on January 1 in Miami.

Miami Fla Oklahoma Sooners Carl Dodd Dodd Duke

Roundup of Readlyn Readlyn and Oxford Junction Basketball Scores

Readlyn split two games losing boys to Maynard 73 64 and girls beating Oran 71 59. Oxford Junction defeated Oxford twice with boys 41 32 and girls 59 40. Marengo Mon tezuma saw Marengo boys win 66 44 while Montezuma girls won 56 24.

Readlyn Maynard Oran Jim Berry Ken Mathias Margaret Meyerhoff Judy Werner Oxford Jct Oxford Oxford Junction Dennis Kelly Wagner Barbara Shedek Sherlock Marengo Montezuma butMontezuma Ray Stork Denny van Cleve Borda Hilsman

Lansing-Lemès Lansing-Lime Springs Boys And Girls Scores

Lansing and Lime Springs split a double header. In the boys game Lansing won 65 to 28 with Verdon scoring 18 points while Kal Lastad and Westphot each added eight for Lime Springs. The girls game went to Lime Springs 50 to 27 as Lloyd scored 35 points and Strong had 10 for Lansing.

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