Silver Skates event to boost Cedar Rapids winter fun
The article promotes the annual Silver Skates ice speed race at Roosevelt rink Cedar Rapids next Sunday at 2 30 p m. Sponsored by The Gazette KCRG it offers ten pairs of silver plated skate blades and three medals per race. It urges locals and out of town skaters to register before 2 p m Sunday and enjoy a large crowd and free show.
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Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
The
Gazette
KCRG
Iowa Skating Association
Gazette-Kcrg
Rose Bowl Leads Strong New Year Bowl Attendance Hopes
AP notes high ticket sales across eight New Year bowls with Rose Bowl expected to draw 103000 in Pasadena. Georgia Tech faces Mississippi in the Sugar Bowl while Cotton Bowl projects 175000 for Tennessee vs Texas. Orange Bowl aims 64000 with Alabama vs Syracuse amid rain in New Orleans and good weather in Jacksonville.
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Sugar Bowl Battle for SE Crown
New Orleans awaits the Sugar Bowl clash between Mississippi and Georgia Tech. The Rebels led by Johnny Vaught chase a claim to the Southeastern title after a season with eight wins and two ties, while Bobby Dodd's Yellow Jackets carry a 11 game winning streak and a conference championship edge.
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Alabama Hopes Marlow Is Hot for Orange Bowl
Bobby Marlow of Alabama, a standout runner with small ankles, led a strong workout at the Orange Bowl as the Crimson Tide prepares for New Year’s Day against Syracuse. The Troy senior will play his 34th straight game, having rushed for 2,560 yards and 30 touchdowns in 33 appearances, with a past appendicitis setback noted.
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Neyland Returns for Tennessee Texas Cotton Bowl
Gen. Bob Neyland, sidelined by health in Florida, flies into Dallas to rejoin the Tennessee Vols for the Cotton Bowl showdown with Texas. Offensive coach Harvey Robinson leads the team in Neyland's absence, while Neyland says he will be on the bench and available to help. The Vols aim to repeat their 1951 Cotton Bowl triumph over Texas.
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Seixas Delivers One Victory in Davis Cup Final
In Adelaide Australia Seixas defeated Ken McGregor 6 3 8 6 6 8 6 3 to avoid a U.S. shutout. Frank Sedgman sealed Australia’s 4 1 lead by beating Tony Traett 7 5 6 4 10 8. Australia claims the cup for the third straight year.
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Fight results from multiple laboring bouts across cities
Oscar Pharo of Birmingham stops Lou Benson in Miami Beach while Pat Malane fights to a draw in Newark. Ramon Fuentes stops Clifton Lester in Los Angeles as events scroll through Newark and White Plains.
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Oscar Pharo
Birmingham
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Ice resurfaces as plans form for Silver Skates derby
Roosevelt rink in Cedar Rapids is resurfaced and to be resurfaced again if cold weather lasts. Officials from the Iowa Skating Association and Cedar Rapids Officials Association will officiate the Gazette KCRG Silver Skates event to be held Sunday. Nevin Nichols urged skaters to register at 1 30 p.m. and noted Cedar Rapids rinks operate with specific daily hours through the weekend.
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Chicago Tribune
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DeSpirito Breaks World Riding Record at Tropical Park
Apprentice jockey Tony DeSpirito of Lawrence Massachusetts set a new world year record with his 389th win of the year at Tropical Park Miami He won four races on the card including the record clincher aboard Kings Quest in a tight finish over Joe E Lewis The crowd numbered 11190 and he later announced sending his $50 winner's fee to Walter Miller in a New York sanitarium.
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Weekend Sports Slate Preview
Thursday and Friday listings cover Rest and Prairie View bowls and basketball with McKinney vs Grinnell and Roosevelt actions noted.
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Rose Bowl Flood of Sunshine and Worry Over Soggy Field
Pasadena fans and coaches fear a wet Rose Bowl field could tilt the outcome between Wisconsin and Southern California. USC's depth and defense face Wisconsin’s Haluska Ameche duo as weather forecasts promise clearing skies before kickoff. Rosters list Wisconsin and USC players, with NBC set to televise the game at 4 p.m. Iowa time.
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Gophers Over MSC 64-47 In Big Ten Clash
Minnesota, ranked No. 6, toppled Michigan State 64-47 in a Big Ten game. Chuck Mencel led Minnesota with 20 points, as the Gophers rallied in the fourth quarter after a tight start. Michigan State fouled 31 times, while Illinois beat St. Marys 94-65 with Irv Remoras scoring 20 and John Kerr 17.
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Tulsa versus Florida New Year’s Day Football Broadcast
A New Year’s Day football game between Tulsa University and the University of Florida airs at 12:45 PM on KCRG 1600. Listeners are invited to tune in for live coverage from the stadium and follow along with play-by-play from the announcers.
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Bowl Lineup for New Year Grid. TV Radio Pairings
Rose Bowl hosts Southern California versus Wisconsin with Des Moines radio WOC-TV Daven port coverage at 3 45 p m Sugar Bowl pits Georgia Tech against Mississippi with KXEL Waterloo radio Cedar Rapids TV 12 45 p m Orange Bowl matches Alabama and Syracuse with WMT Cedar Rapids radio WHBF Davenport TV 12 45 p m Cotton Bowl Texas meets Tennessee via WHO Des Moines radio WOC-TV Davenport TV 12 45 p m Gator Bowl Florida faces Tulsa with KCRG Cedar Rapids radio 12 45 p m
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LaMotta Favored in TV Light Heavyweight Bout at Coliseum
Jake LaMotta, the ex middleweight, is 11-5 to beat Danny Nardico in a 10-round televised battle at the Coliseum Coral Gables tonight. Nardico of Tampa, Fla., aims to upset and earn a shot at Archie Moore’s 175-pound crown. LaMotta’s ruggedness and ten years in pro boxing boost his odds.
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Iowa State Sevens In Tourney With Oklahoma Rally
Iowa State defeated Oklahoma 79 76 to secure seventh place in the Big Seven tournament. Kansas State won the title with a 93 87 victory over Kansas, as top ranked Wildcats competed against NCAA champions. Dick Knostman of Kansas State scored 38 points, nearing the meet record.
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