Predicted Knifing in McCracken Cowles Feud Continues
Minneapolis star recounts the long running Indiana Minnesota basketball feud. It recalls games from 1948 to 1951 and quotes Branch McCracken and Ozzie Cowles as the furor builds toward Indiana's February 10 visit to Williams Arena.
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Archie Moore: Too Good for Big Time Rings?
Arch Moore, a 31 year old light heavyweight, has dominated regional circuits yet struggles to secure title shots in New York. His manager cites reluctance of top contenders like Joey Maxim to face him, despite a 118–13–0 record with 70 knockouts and a recent KO of Johnny Thomas in Panama City.
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Jimmy Bivins
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Madison Square Garden
Phillies Sign Texas Football Star for 50000 Bonus
The Philadelphia Phillies paid a bonus near 50000 to sign Ben Tompkins from Texas. The 21 year old quarterback joins the Phils with a contract to play for Wilmington in the Interstate league after potentially leaving college. Tompkins may face induction into the army, else he reports to the Clearwater camp.
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Boxing results from Detroit and Oakland reported
Associated Press notes Ike Williams of Trenton NJ defeated Vic Cardell of Hartford CT in nine rounds in Detroit. In Oakland Beau Jack of Augusta GA outpointed Emil Barao of Hayward CA in ten rounds.
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St Stephan's topples St John's as Luben nets 31
In Cedar Rapids church league action at Wilson High School, St Stephan's beat St John's 53 to 40 with Luben scoring 31. St Mark's defeated Cedar Christian 49 to 20 led by E Carter with 10 points. First Christian triumphed over First Lutheran 39 to 31 with Silka scoring 19.
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Manhattan Cage Star To Get CYO Award
Manhattan college basketball star Junius Kellogg has been named winner of the Chicago Catholic Youth Organization Club of Champions medal for exposing a gamblers’ attempt to fix a New York game. Kellogg will fly to Chicago May 22 to receive the award at the CYO Sportsmen’s dinner, joining past honorees such as Babe Ruth Dwight Eisenhower and Jackie Robinson.
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Kell Seeks Big Pay Raise After Contract Return
Detroit Tigers third baseman George Kell returned his unsigned deal to Briggs Stadium with a friendly request for a salary conference. He rejected a $3,500 raise from last year’s $33,000 and asked to meet Tiger General Manager Billy Evans this week, though Evans was bound for a major leagues meeting in New York Thursday.
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Howie Atten Leaves Oelwein Golf Pro Post
Oelwein Elks Country club officials announced Howie Atten will not return as club pro for the 1951 season. Atten is currently in Florida with no stated plans for 1951. No successor has been named. Atten managed the Occo amateur golf tournament for the past two seasons, both attracting record entry lists.
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Northeast Mat Meet Saturday in New Hampton
The Northeast Iowa Conference wrestling championships will be decided Saturday in three sessions starting at 10 a.m. Thirty three preliminary matches are slated in the morning with 44 preliminaries and finals in the afternoon beginning at 1 30. Finals and consolations are at 7 30 p.m. Seven of eight conference schools Ce dar Falls Charles City Cresco New Hampton Oelwein Osage and Waverly will be represented with 11 wrestlers each. A team trophy and a winter sports queen will be featured with attendants from six remaining schools. Officials are Finn Erickson of Waterloo and M L Nelson of Wartburg.
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Wartburg
Hall's Loses to Bervid's in Y Loop at Cedar Rapids YMCA
Hall's Clothiers suffered 46 45 defeat as Bervid's stopped a late rally in a Commercial league game at the Cedar Rapids YMCA. Haye led Bervid's with 15 points. Borg also had 15 for Hall's. LaPlant Choate beat Beck's 56 30 while Lipp's Grill defeated Searles Daily 63 34 with Ed Lipp scoring 20.
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Iowa State Faces Nebraska Friday in Big Seven Clash
Iowa State meets Nebraska on Friday night in Ames in a conference game between rivals from the Big Seven. The Cornhuskers, aiming to stay atop the standings for a third straight year, need a win after two losses to keep title hopes alive, while the Cyclones seek an upset to end title contention.
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