Oregon Bears Wisconsin In Dramatic 66 64 Upset
Oregon beat Wisconsin 66 64 despite missing starter Keith Farnum who was sidelined with pneumonia after a Friday loss to Iowa. UCLA coach Red Sanders discusses Ameche’s weak games and notes Wisconsin’s scouting as USC and other teams clash in a busy football and basketball scene.
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Jess Hill
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Meaghan To Stay with C R Club
Jim Meaghan will remain as general manager of the Cedar Rapids baseball club accepting a higher salary for 1953. He had tentatively committed to Peoria but received a release by phone from Bert Sanders. A preliminary Cedar Rapids agreement was reached last Friday with an uncomplicated 1943 contract granting more authority on promotions.
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Meaghan
Peoria Club
Bert Sanders
Peoria
Three-I ‘League. Meaghan
Lee Winterberg
Jim
Winterberg
Garrison Girls Topple Lowden in Big Garrison Win
Garrison High School’s undefeated girls’ team beat Lowden 55 to 42 on Saturday. Garrison led 22-17 at halftime and pulled away in the third, 44-28, before Lowden narrowed the gap. Shirley Krug scored 22 for Garrison, while Carol Conrad led Lowden with 23. Lowden remains 15-1. Garrison improves to 15 straight wins.
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College Snort Results and Festival Scores Round One
A jumble of college basketball results from various tournaments and regions. DePaul and others posted scores, with notable games including Nebraska state and regional teams like Yale Kansas State and Oklahoma A&M, plus professional NBA and hockey results from New York and Chicago.
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Walls
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Cincinnatii
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Lions win first NFL title since 1935 in 17–7 victory
Detroit defeats Cleveland 17–7 to end the Browns seven‑year championship bid. Doak Walker bursts 67 yards for a second‑half lead, as Detroit limits Browns offense on frozen ground before 50,934 fans. Pat Harder adds a 36‑yard field goal sealing the win.
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Thurman McGraw
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Otto
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Pete Brewster
Ray Renfre
Nitskin
Four New Records In Pro Playoffs
In Cleveland on championship Sunday Detroit faced the Browns as Otto Graham set two NFL title game records with 61 completed passes and 107 attempts. Dante Lavelli surpassed 16 receptions with 19 catches, while Bob Waterfield of Los Angeles extended marks previously held. A crowd of 50,934 set a title game attendance record in Cleveland, surpassing the 1946 high.
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Otto Graham
Bobi Waterfield
Los Angeles
Dante Lavelli
Outstanding Twin Bill At LeGrand Tuesday
A special basketball doubleheader is set for LeGrand High School gym Tuesday night. Gilman vs Gladbrook in a girls game and Van Horne boys against Clemons boys showcase two unbeaten or near unbeaten teams in Marshall county competition.
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van Horne
Keystone
Clemons
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Central Iowa Golden Gloves Tournament in Des Moines
The Central Iowa Golden Gloves boxing tournament will take place in Des Moines from February 12 to 19. Tournament Director Al Couppee says open class winners will advance to Chicago for the Tournament of Champions.
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al Couppee
Chicago
Old Buddies Wisconsin and Iowa Clash in Big Ten Showdown
Iowa visits Wisconsin in a key Big Ten clash as both squads chase separation in the conference. Dick Cable leads Wisconsin with 27 points in the earlier meeting, while Gene Hettrick and Bob Miller vie for time for Iowa.
Sedgman and McGregor in Cup Victories
Australia leads United States 2 0 in the Davis Cup after Frank Sedgman and Ken McGregor won singles over Vic Seixas and Tony Trabert at Memorial Stadium in Adelaide. Sedgman dominated Seixas 6 3 6 4 6 3 while McGregor beat Trabert 11 9 6 4 6 1. Doubles set for Tuesday. Americans must win all remaining matches to reclaim the cup.
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Australia
Frank Sedgman
Ken McGregor
America
Vic Seixas
Tony Trabert
United States
Sedgman
Seixas
McGregor
Trabert
Memorial Stadium
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Sedzman
Nine Double Winners In Recreation Derby
Cedar Rapids opened its 1952 season Sunday as about 75 skaters competed in 20 events. Nine skaters earned double wins across short and longer races in their divisions, led by standout performances from Dave Arends and Ocie Trimble among others.
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Odie
Ocie Trimble
Illinois
Cedar Rapids
Coie
Charles Thomas
Mother Nature
Ground and Recreation Commission
Bob Ramsdell
Dave Arends
Girace Hart
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DeSpirito Aims to Break All Time Riding Record
Tony De Spirito, 18, rides at Tropical Park and Oriental Park Havana after three wins. He raises year total to 381 and needs eight more victories to surpass Walt Miller 388, with three days left in the year. He plans to ride in Tropical Park’s nine races today despite a prior 10‑day suspension for rough riding.
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Walt Miller
Willie Shoemaker
Jos Culmone
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