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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1948

Page

7

Gaels face tough schedule as Neff leads tour

EN NEFF, coach for St. Mary's college and Lowell high, returns from a grueling trip through Minneapolis Beloit Peoria and Iowa City guiding the Gaels. He praised Bradley Minnesota Beloit and Iowa City high and noted Michigan might beat any team seen on the tour.

EN Neff St. Mary’s College Lowell Iowa City Neff Gaels Minneapolis Beloit Peoria Pacific Coast Ben San Francisco St. Mary’s A.A.U Minnesota Bradley Iona Michigan California Gene Hettrick University Fieldhouse Apples Kudelka Apples Otto Graham Northwestern Kudelka Iowa Western Reserve St. Mary's

Sheffield Tense Start Boosts Cold Clinic Shootout

At an Ames basketball clinic Sheffield shot only 12 percent in the first half before keeping five players on court for a field goal drill. The move lifted the team to nine percent in the second half as they closed a 20-9 gap to 32-29 and nearly toppled Manning.

Sheffield Manning Ames

Wollers Calsbeek Star In 46 43 Hawks Win

Iowa edged St. Mary's of California 46 43 after a tight second half. Wollers and Calsbeek sparked the finish with six points each after a 30 30 tie, as Straatsma added key plays and Hays Weiss Parker led Iowa scorers.

Iowa Durin Pops Harrison Hawks Tom Parker al Weiss Bob Schultz Weiss St. Mary’s Don Hays Glenn Dille Liz Straatsma Bob Wollers Frank Calsbeek Pat Harmon Gazette Iowa City California Texas Christian Stan Straatsma Gaels Parker Jack Rial Straatsma

College Cage Results Across Divisions

Collegiate basketball results list numerous games from Big Nine through Midwest and East regions. Key wins include Iowa over St Mary's Calif 46 43 Illinois over Colgate 85 55 and Notre Dame over SMU 58 45 with multiple conference matchups and tournament notes.

Big Nine Iowa St. Mary's Calif Illinois Colgate North Central North Dakota St Concordia LaCrosse Tehrs North Dakota Iowa Techrs St. John's Missouri Valley Utah State Wichita Bradley Carnegie Tech Midwest Beloit Ottawa West Kentucky Long Island U Utah Cornell Yale Springfield Eastern Kentucky Geneva Brooklyn Poly Williams Louisville Westminster Siena Loyola Balt Canisius Miami Ohio San Francisco City Coll. N Rutgers Western Reserve Toledo Delaware Temple Highlands Ilinois Kirksville Flagstaff

No Bad Feeling For Iowa-Cowles

Des Moines AP reports Minnesota coach Ozzie Cowles aims to prevent ill will before the January 17 basketball game in Iowa City. He says he ignored football trash talk and expects his players to act like gentlemen, avoiding any “crying” or “beefing.”

DES Moines Minnesota Iowa Iowa City Ozzie Cowles Cowles

Gray League Scoreline Summary

Fillmore-Bell led Fillmore with 28 points and ST. MATTHEW S trailed at 6 as multiple players contributed to the scoring. Johnson 24 and Jackson 42 paced the other side with several players adding 4 to 12 points including Yuill 12 and Dostal 1.

Fillm ST. Matthews Fillmore Bell Karr Pickerill Jedlicka May Schwartz Young Phelpsa Murray T. Murray N. Davis Johnson Jackson Lynxwiler Minshall Yuill Dostal Sandler Anderson Sullivan Kennedy Roupe Jackson Sykora Caldwell Lee Chiafos Wessel R. Sivers B. Cosgrove O'Con- Tyler Polk Tyler Rhodes Bechcka Bldakey Bush Gates Peyton Cronk Kroupes Carlson Woodrow Kekesh Gilbertson

Wildcats Favored over Cal by 63 in Rose Bowl Sooners Win

Oklahoma, noted as the strongest team in the field, shows stamina and power in a grueling tournament. In the final night opener, 5-foot-8 Bob Petersen scores eight field goals on 11 attempts to lead Iowa State to a 56-52 upset over Kansas State, with Petersen totaling 19 points.

Kansas City Oklahoma Bob Petersen Iowa State Kansas State Petersen Jerry Waugh Kansas Waugh Bob Peterson Iowa Paul Courty Dan Pippin Missouri Peterson Bill Ley Colorado

Augie Galan Released by Reds

Cincinnati Reds announce the unconditional release of veteran outfielder Augie Galan. Galan, a 15 year major league player, played with the Cubs Dodgers and Reds and earned National League All Star selections in 1936 1943 and 1944.

Cincinnati INS Cincinnati Reds Augie Galan Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Reds Galan

Bryant Offered Long Redskins Contract

AP reports Kentucky coach Paul Bryant has been offered a lush long term deal to coach the Washington Redskins, a development learned in Lexington.

Lexington Kentucky Paul Bryant Washington Redskins

McKinley Tops Wilson In City Cage Tilt 38 24

McKinley Bears defeated Wilson Ramblers 38 to 24 at Coe Fieldhouse as Wilson struggled with passing rebounding and under basket defense. McKinley led 30 23 with three minutes left and finished strong behind Don Stastny and Gardiner Dutton while Wilson never scored in the final five minutes.

McKinley Wilson McKinley Bears Ramblers Coe Fieldhouse Bernie Berger Elton Brooks el Svoboda Larry Ramsey John Cortez Brooks Don Stastny Jerry Brown Gardiner Dutton Bears

Rossie Falls to Slavin in Minneapolis Welter bout

Bob Rossie of Cedar Rapids Iowa lost a six round decision to Jerry Slavin of Hopkins Minnesota in a welterweight bout in Minneapolis. It was Rossie second loss in four pro appearances, with a win and a draw. Bobby Carew of Des Moines also dropped a six round featherweight decision to Jesse Underwood of Huntington West Virginia.

Minneapolis Bob Rossie Cedar Rapids Jerry Slavin Hopkins

Oklahoma coach Bud Wilkinson earns $15 000

Madison report from International News Service states Bud Wilkinson will receive $15 000 at Oklahoma, preventing him from taking the Wisconsin coaching offer. Wilkinson serves as athletic director and football coach, and Wisconsin will not pay more than $12 000 for a grid coach.

Madison Wis International News Service Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma Wisconsin Wilkinson

Oklahoma Is Underdog by 22 in Sugar

New York reports Sugar Bowl odds show North Carolina favored over Oklahoma by 21 points while California rests as a 6 point underdog against Northwestern in Pasadena. excitement surrounds 16 New Year football bowls with expected attendance near 580000 across the Sunshine Belt.

Oklahoma New York Florida California

Bowl Broadcasts Schedule Shifts for Saturday Rounds

Cotton Bowl on Mutual at 1 p.m followed by East West on Mutual at 3 45 p.m. Gator Bowl on NBC at 1 p.m. Sugar Bowl on ABC at 1 30 p.m. Rose Bowl on CBS at 3 45 p.m. Harbor Bowl on NBC at 3 45 p.m. Televise coverage lists KCRG WMT WMAQ and KXEL.

Invite Skaters To C R Meet Bears In Iowa

Skating meets in Cedar Rapids invite skaters from across Iowa and neighboring cities. Iowa Skating Association officials announced the event at a Roosevelt hotel luncheon with plans for Sunday races at the Roosevelt ice rink and a schedule including the Gazette Silver Skates January 9 and Cedar Rapids Open January 16.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Iowa Skating Association Roosevelt Hotel Irwin Nelson Iowa City Mt. Vernon Monticello Anamosa Dubuque Herb Knudten Fred Winter Bill Remington Pat Harmon Gus Schrader Tait Cummins Keith Tow Bill Hogan Leslie Grigg Fenton Wolfe Ralph Martin Wayne Basler Nevin Nichols Emil Klumpar Lloyd Goettel Earl Mklinzman Bob Brooks Ray Hamad Roosevelt Gazette

Opinions Differ on National Loop Cage Spot for C R

The National League door for future Iowa entries remains unclear as Ike Duffey of Anderson says Pinkie George of Des Moines is first choice for any Iowa franchise while Duffey hints a return after health. Cedar Rapids Raiders manager Jay Finn disputes timing and indicates Moore and scores of May executive board meet will decide.

Iowa Pinke George Des Moines Ike Duffey Anderson Indy Duffey al Ney Spe Waterloo Courier Pinkie Moines Cedar Rapids George Waters Andy Charlie Shipp Jay Finn Cedar Rapids Raiders Ceda Rapids Raiders Finn

Minnesota Gophers rout Drake 50-26 for Corn Bowl title

Minnesota loped past Drake 50-26 to claim the Corn Bowl classic title. The Gophers, still unbeaten, overcame a lazy start to sweep the night’s second game, as Dartmouth defeated Vanderbilt 64-52 for consolation.

New Orleans St. Louis Kentucky Tulane H Cross Los Angeles Hamline Wyoming Pepperdine Montana Marshall Brigham Young Big Seven Kansas City Oklahoma Kansas Towa State Kansas State Missouri Nebraska Des Moines Minnesota Drake Dartmouth Vanderbilt Pacific Coast San Francisco California Reuters Washington State Sou State UCLA Gresen CCEA Holiday Muscatine W. Wwlinois Tehrs N. d Gophers

Bowl lineup forecasts at Pasadena to Phoenix and beyond

A list of classic bowl games in Pasadena New Orleans Dallas Miami and other sites with team matchups records and kickoff times. California Northwestern North Carolina Oklahoma Oklahoma A and M Texas etc. are set for traditional post season play with attendance and receipts noted.

North Carolina New Orleans Charley Justice Hosea Rodgers Sooners Oklahoma Jack Mitchell Pasadena Calif California Northwestern Sugar Cotton Dallas Southern Methodist Presen Orange Miami Onia Texas San Freseancisco Gator Jacksonville Arbor San Diego Nevada Villanova Tampa Fila Missouri Valley St. Thomas Minnesota Phoenix Ariz Drake Ataya So Monte Maines Fresno Colorado Occidental D.marine Orlando Sul Prairie Houston Jeise View Wilberforce Oline Eres Kentucky Olina A

Cedar Rapids Raiders Ready for Weekend Basketball Trio

The Cedar Rapids Raiders schedule three games over Sunday and Monday. They face Bobby Grund's Glo Trotters at 3 15 p m Sunday at Coe Fieldhouse then travel to Waterloo to meet the National League Haw on Sunday night. Monday they host Waterloo at Coe starting at 8 15 p m in a return match.

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Cuban and Mexican Boxers Shine Across Cities

In Hollywood Alfredo Escobar 132 outpointed Jose Cardenas 13014 of Mexico City. In Philadelphia Chico Varona 4 Havana stopped Billy Nixon 14. In Atlantic City Jimmy Cone Bee of Philadelphia outpointed Herbie Jones 13912 from Washington DC. In Minneapolis Glen Flanagan 126 se ray and Miguel Acevedo 129 from Havana beat Jose Cardenas 13014 Mexico City in a separate card.

Minneapolis Glen Flanagan Se Ray Miguel Acevedo

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