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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1957

Page

5

U S Salvages Two Victories In Davis Cup

In Melbourne at Kooyong Stadium the United States earned two singles wins to avoid a Davis Cup shutout, with Vic Seixas defeating Mal Anderson and Barry Mackay beating Ashley Cooper in five sets. The U.S. had earlier lost the opening singles and the doubles.

Melbourne INS U.S Australia Vic Seixas Barry Mackay Uncle Sam Kooyong Stadium Mal Anderson Ashley Cooper Seixas Anderson Mackay Cooper Mervyn Rose Tony Trabert

Indiana State Beats Morningside In Midwest Tournament Semis

Indiana State Sycamores defeated Morningside of Iowa 70-64 to advance to the Midwest holiday tournament final. The game swung late after a 54-54 tie, with Indiana State pulling ahead 63-56 in the final five minutes. Morningside led 10-1 early before the turn.

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Chicago Hawks Name Rudy Pilous as Coach

The Chicago Black Hawks named Rudy Pilous as coach. Pilous, 43, comes from the St. Catherine Tepees, Ontario Hockey Association, where he has coached eight years and the team never finished below fourth or out of the playoffs. He is also vice president of the Tepees.

Chicago Chicago Black Hawks National Hockey League Rudy Pilous St. Catherine Tepees Ontario Hockey Association Hawks St. Catherine Pilous The Tepees

UCLA Coach Red Sanders Cast in Playhouse 90 Drama

Hollywood reports UCLA head football coach Henry Red Sanders will appear on television for the first time in a dramatic role on January 16 as a co star in the Playhouse 90 production titled 80 Yard Run.

Hollywood Henry “Red” Sanders UCLA Playhouse 90

Giardello Eyes Basilio Next After Jones Win

Joey Giardello, after a bruising 10 round decision over Ralph Jones in Miami Beach, hopes for Carmen Basilio as his next opponent. Giardello’s manager Ferrente said they’d fight anyone but prefer Basilio, with Giardello weighing 15914 pounds and earning victory number 71.

Miami Beach Fla Joey Giardello Ralph Tiger” Jones Carmen Basilio Basilio Tony Ferrente Giardello Jolning Joey Jones NBA

Luther Awards 24 Grid Letters

Luther college announced Saturday that 24 football letters were awarded. The Norsemen, Iowa conference champions with an 8 1 record, honored letter winners including John Beaver Wayne Dottenrod Arne Graard Harman Klema gen Paul Lyngaas Nelson Ratcliffe Karfenberg Javesen Blumhagen and Peterson.

Decorah Luther College Edsel Schweizer Norsemen Iowa John Beaver Wayne Dottenrod Arne ‘Graard HrHee Harman Klema~ellegen Paul Ewell Lyngaas Nea Nelson Bob Ratcliffe Tom Karfenberg Ary Javesen Loren

Lions Tuned For Browns As Aine Out Of Title Game

DETROIT AP The Lions and Browns prepared for Sundays world championship game at Briggs Stadium amid last minute concerns. Offensive Tackle Charlie Aae will miss the contest due to injuries. Aae, Hawaii born, moved from center to tackle this season and missed the Western Division playoff against the 49ers. Assistant coach Aldo Forte said there is no chance he'll be ready. The Lions praised their youthful contributors Terry Barr Steve Junker and John Gordy as they try to cover for the injured lineman.

Detroit Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Briggs Stadium Lions Charlie Aae Frank Gatski San Francisco 49Ers Browns Aldo Forte Buster Ramsey Terry Barr Michigan Steve Junker Xavier Ohio

Browns rely on rookies to shore up lineup

In the playoff game at San Francisco last Sunday rookie Ken Russell of Bowling Green stepped in for an injured starter. The Browns, with twice as many rookies as the Lions, feature Fullback Jim Brown of Syracuse who won the NFL rushing title on his first season. Coach Paul Brown has seen his rookies reinforce the defense and win starting roles in the offense.

Husky Ken Russell Bowling Green San Francisco Browns Lions Jim Brown Syracuse Paul Brown Cleveland

End First Round In Dubuque Meet

In Dubuque the Dubuque Star Brewers defeated Ellwood Victor Feeds 56 to 37 and the Benton Heavies beat the Dubuque Packers 65 to 62 to complete the first round of the Boys' Club Booster basketball tournament Friday night.

Gazette Dubuque Dubuque Star Brewers Benton, Wis Heavies Brewers Ellwood Victor Feeds Dubuque Packers

Rose Bowl sellout as only 3500 tickets remain

Pasadena California UP reports the Tournament of Roses Association announces the 1958 New Year’s Day Classic is a sellout with 3500 tickets left for public sale awaiting distribution to fans.

Pasadena Calif Tournament of Roses Association

Big Eight semifinals set as K State and Nebraska vie

Iowa State aims to upset Kansas State in the Big Eight tournament semifinal at 7 30 p m led by Wilt Chamberlain who scored 41 in the first round. Kansas State faces Nebraska two hours later with star Jack Parr and Bob Boozer powering a 80 0 80 tie in recent wins. Crawford may be limited by a lame ankle but plans to play for Iowa State.

Kansas City Iowa State Cyclones Kansas Wilt Chamberlain Kansas State Nebraska K-State Municipal Auditorium Oklahoma Colorado Missouri Princeton Gary Reimers Don Smith Wilson Fitzpartick Herschell Turner David Fulcomer Wildcats Jack Parr Bob Boozer John Crawford Crawford

Boxing match off as Valdez injures ankle

Denver reports promoter Joe Dupler says heavyweight bout scheduled for January 7 between Alex Miteff of Argentina and Nino Valdez of Cuba is canceled due to Valdez sustaining a sprained ankle.

Denver Alex Miteff Nino Valdez Cuba Valdez Joe Dupler

Reds President admits move possible for Cincinnati

Cincinnati Reds owner Powel Crosley Jr says the franchise may leave Cincinnati amid frustration over city efforts to buy parking near Crosley Field and a failing advisory panel. He notes the club's stay is uncertain, a shift from prior statements, ahead of a major league meeting in New York planned for January 25.

Powel Crosley Jr Crosley Crosley Field Citizens’ Advisory Committee Reds the Enquirer Cros‘ley New York

Time Out Streaks Highlight Scoring Slumps

A coach notes a player’s scoring pattern with recent streaks of around 200 and prior month averages in the high 180s. The comment suggests fluctuating shooting form but no team results are mentioned.

Action on New York Territory Seeks National League Team

Report indicates planned steps to place a National League franchise in the New York territory, currently lacking a NL team. Details on timing, venue, and ownership remain to be announced as organizers push for league approval and stadium commitments.

New York Territory

Saturday Theater Times at Paramount Palace Marion

The listing shows cinema schedules for multiple theaters including Paramount Palace Marion with titles such as Sad Sack Legend of the Lost Dalton Girls Perri Around the World in 180 Days Operation Mad Ball Lonely Man God Is My Partner Courage of Black Beauty and times ranging from afternoon to late evening along with shorts screenings.

Palace Marion

Boxing Roundup Notes Gismane Beats Jones

Associated Press report from Miami Beach records outcome as Joe Gismane outpointing Tiger Jones in a Philadelphia event. Other lines note Kid Irapuato stopping Baby Rios in San Diego with a 10th round knockout.

Associated Press Miami Beach Fla Joe Gismane Philadelphia Tiger” Jones Yonkers San Diego Calif Kid Irapuato Vijuana Mexico Baby Rios

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