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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1952

Page

2

Immaculate Conception stays atop league with 69 41 win

I C forward Jack Bredl scores 23 as Immaculate Conception, leading the Northeast Iowa Catholic league, routs Iowa City St Patrick 69 41 to tighten the loop race. St Marys of Iowa City sits second at 9 4. The Greyhounds move to 11 2 in conference with one game left against St Marys.

Iowa City Immaculate Conception Jack Bredl Iowa City St. Patrick’s Greyhounds I.C St. Mary’s

Sugar Ray Robinson postpone title defenses under NFBA scrutiny

Middleweight champion Sugar Ray Robinson延期 postponed title bouts in San Francisco and Chicago due to a back injury. Promoter Kyne seeks investigations by New York and California commissions as to the injury from sparring in Greenwood Lake. NBA officials voice willingness to uphold California rulings if action is taken.

New York Ray Robinson San Francisco Chicago National Boxing Association Robinson Carl “Bobo” Olson Rocky Graziano William Kyne New York Boxing Commission California Commission Sugar Ray Greenwood Lake N. Y Robert Christenberry New York Commission California Abe J. Greene Paterson N. J N.B.A

All-Star NBA coaches named for Boston game

New York and upstate New York provide the coaches for the East and WestNBA all star game at the Boston Garden on February 11. Al Cervi of Syracuse will lead the East while John Kundla of Minneapolis will head the West.

New York al Cervi Syracuse John Kundla Minneapolis Boston Garden

Marion Indians Hand Tipton 60 44 In Wamac Clash

Marion topples Tipton 60 44 in Indian gym to avenge season loss. Hugh Leffingwell leads with scoring duel against John Sissel, while Jim Hayes and teammates pace a strong fourth quarter. Indians extend win streak to 14.

Marion Tipton Leffingwell John Sissel Sissel Coun Indians

Kalona tops Wellman in late shot for 45 44 win

In a prep roundup Bill Reece led Kalona with 19 points as Dean Spicher drove through mid court to score with five seconds left for a 45 44 victory over Wellman. Jake Litwiller led Wellman with 15.

Wellman-Kalona Kalona Dean Spicher Wellman Bill Reece Jake Litwiller

Brothers Lead Rally As Manchester Edges Anamosa 51 46

In a Wamac conference clash Manchester edged Anamosa 51 to 46. Bob Ross and Doug Ross led Manchester with 17 points apiece after each quarter, while Anamosa’s Terry Ditchie scored 16 and his brother Arnie added 15.

Manchester

Shellsburg seniors win charity cage double header

About 135 dollars was raised in a Match of Dimes benefit held Friday night. In the opening game Shellsburg junior high defeated Atkins junior high 36-19. The Shellsburg varsity reserves then beat Atkins’ seconds 27-20.

Atkins-Shellsburg Shellsburg Shellsburg Junior High Atkins Junior High Atkins

Keystone Defeats Walford 66 39 Behind Key Players

Keystone sprinted to a 66 to 39 victory over Walford as Danker scored 16 and Pullman 15 to power the win. Athoff led Walford with 17 points in the setback.

Walford Keystone Danker Pullman Bill Athoff

Elkader Edges Strawberry Point On Last Second Shot

Ronnie Glesne drilled a field goal with 20 seconds remaining to lift Elkader over Strawberry Point 34-33 in a junior high contest. Roger Huggins topped Elkader with 13 points, Fridley added 14 for the losers, and Elkader won 2-15.

Elkader Strawberry Ronnie Glesne Roger Huggins Fridley Elor

Monticello tops Maquoketa in Wamac game 65 59

Lou Paulsen scored 28 points to lead Monticello past Maquoketa 65 59 in a Wamac matchup. Haven Smith led Maquoketa with 27. In a nearby freshman soph game Monticello edged Maquoketa 29 28 on Ray Adamson free throw with two seconds left.

Monticello Maquoketa Lou Paulsen Haven Smith Ray Adamson

Mt. Vernon High Defeats U. High 50-40 In Iowa City Tilt

Mt. Vernon Junior High beat University High 50 to 40 in Iowa City. Dick Moore scored 17 points for Mt. Vernon while Tom Kent led U. High with 15 as the visitors extended their Eastern Iowa lead.

MT. Vernon U Iowa City Mt. Vernon Iowa University High Dick Moore Tom Kent U. High

Mutual Network to Air Tonight's Cedar Rapids Events on KCRG

West Waterloo basketball and play by play will air on KCRG KCRK at 8 15 PM with Bob Brooks hosting. Bob Brooks' SPORTS PARADE features 1IM BLOODWORTH new Indians manager tonight at 6 00 on KCRG KCRK. Twenty Questions enters seventh broadcast year with Nancy VanDeventer and panelists Fred VanDeventer Florence Rinard and Herb Polesie on KCRG KCRK tonight.

Oosevelt West Waterloo Bob Brooks Kcrgkcrk 1Im Bloodworth Cedar Rapids Indians KCRG KCRK Nancy VanDeventer Fred VanDeventer Florence Rinard Mrs. VanDeventer Herb Polesie Johnny McPhee Princeton University Bobby McGuire Bob VanDeventer Duke University

Twenty Questions and More in Ramblin Rhythm Roundup

A compact roundup notes Morgan Manner and Ramblin Rhythm with brief entries on Roosevelt and Iowa Barn Dance. Includes mentions of Sen. Guy Gillette, Bob and Ray, and Ariane Melodies in a period tone.

Morgan Manner Roosevelt Guy Gillette Bob and Ray

Coley Wallace rises after quick KO win in New York

Coley Wallace, a tall 197 pound heavyweight from New York, stopped Dusky Wilson in the second round at St Nicolas arena. The near capacity crowd watched Wallace improve to 2-0-1 in his last three with a fast, technical finish. Officials and managers envision Wallace facing a name fighter next, possibly in Madison Square Garden, with options including Rex Layne, Danny Nardico, Cesar Brion or Harry Matthews.

New York Coley Wallace Tan Terrific Aaron Wilson St. Nicolas Arena Wallace Wilson Dusky Wilson Birmington Ala Ruby Goldstein Madison Square Garden Harry Markson International Boxing Club Coley Garden Frank Palermo Rex Layne Danny Nardico Cesar Brion Harry Matthews Palermo Rocky Marciano

Romack-Kirby Twosome Triumphs Over Defending Champs

Hollywood Florida Friday Barbara Romack and Dot Kirby outplayed Pat l O'Sullivan and Mae Murray 6 and 5 in the women's four ball. Edean Anderson and Grace DeMoss upset Kathyee Lake Worth and Mrs Stone 4 and 3 in a quarterfinal. Marjorie Lindsay and Pat Garner beat Claire Doran and Eileen Stulb 4 and 2. Polly Riley and Bea McWane defeated Elizabeth Ridge and Vonnie Colby 7 and 6.

Hollywood Fla Barbara Romack Dot Kirby Patl O’sullivan Mae Murray Edean Anderson Helena Mont Grace DeMoss Corvallis Ore Kathyee

Appointment of Executrices for Tistian A Weichman Estate

Notice posted in Linn County Iowa states Eleanor Weighman and Howard Smith appoint as executrices on February 1 1952 for the estate of Tistian A Weichman of Linn County. Creditors are urged to present claims to the Clerk of Linn County District Court.

State of Iowa Linn County Tistian A. Weichman Eleanor Weighman Howard Smith

Radio Schedule Card for KCRK Station

KCRK presents a Saturday evening lineup on FM 96.9 Channel 245. Sports Parade starts at 6:00 followed by 6:15 News 6:30 Comedy Errors and 6:55 News with Brown hosting. Interference free static free radtic enjoyment promised.

Ballace Duell 19 Serey Trust 3:30 Purque-Minn

Listing for KWCR on air with music and events including a 9:00 RS IA program, a 10:30 Music Box, and a Dancing Party at the Purque Minnesota event venue. Includes Liberty network and Nichols affiliation details for the 430 kilocycles AM station.

Nichols Ballace Duell Serey Trust

Rock Island Channel 4 guntectes Might

Gemmy 6 30 Father 7 00 Ken Thames

Rock Island Channel Father Ken Thames

Hawks Beat Waterloo at Charity Line

St. Wenceslaus opened 18-6 with an 18-6 first quarter lead and defeated Sacred Heart of Waterloo 53-44 in their gym. Joe Roman led with 16 points, Chuck Hughes 13, Kazimour 12, Colbert 10 as the Red Hawks posted 21 free throws to Sacred Heart's 12. The Hawks improve to 7-5 in the Northeast Iowa Catholic league while Sacred Heart sits at 5-7.

Marion Tipton Flarenewen Olchristiansen Feast Lundquist Heets Haves Suchomel Oakley Mowry Rickard Marion Ee Is Theron Thompson Hap Wilson Russ Wiley St. Wenceslaus Sacred Heart of Waterloo St. Wene Red Hawks Sacred Heart Joe Roman Jim Colbert St. Vene Colbert Roman Bob Kazimour Chuck Hughes Hughes Kazimour John Kissling Hawks Joe Tresnak Bob Ceynar Healey Wat Drahozal Colbert Si Gougnia Snyder Housladen Kazimour Curran Hughes Wolters Snak Owe ‘Zacher Cazeen Miller Collentine Ea Neee Sac Waterloo Slip Hamad Hova Goettel

Big Ten Meets Sunday On Presidents Report

CHICAGO UP The Big Ten will meet Sunday to discuss the presidents report and its 10 point program aimed at eradicating evils in college athletics. Copies were issued after a Washington meeting of 11 college presidents led by Michigan State's John Hannah. Suggestions include stopping all post season bowl games when current contracts expire as part of planned reforms. the conference may cancel its March 7 and 8 meeting.

Chicago Big Ten Washington John Hannah Michigan State

Lipp's Independence in AAU Contest Tonight

The Iowa A A U basketball tournament opens in Marshalltown with a three game program. Round one features Voorhies Grain and Schwartz and Son of Marshalltown at 7 p m followed by Independence Legion versus Lipp's Grill Cedar Rapids and Marble Rock Merchants against Joes Men s Shops Ames. The Iowa City Legion team appears Sunday against Marshalltown junior college with the championship set for Sunday Feb 10.

Marshalltown Iowa A. A Voorhies Grain and Schwartz and Son Independence Legion Lipp’s Grill Cedar Rapids Marble Rock Merchants Joe’s Ames Iowa City Legion Breme

Theater Time For Saturday Listings and More

Theaters list Saturday matinees and Sunday showings for Paramount Iowa State Town Palace and Times venues with titles such as Model and the Marriage Broker Hong Kong Boots Malone Indian Uprising Close to My Heart Fighting Coast Guard Salt Lake Raiders Indian Agent On the Riviera Conspirator When Worlds Collide High Lonesome Law of the Bad lands Tarzan Wild Blue Yonder Pals of the Golden West. A sports quote recalls Weatherall near a fencing moment and a near tackle by Weatherall.

Iowa Boots Malone Coast Guard

Burglar Bypasses Weatherall Defense at Home

Oklahoma star Jim Weatherall and his parents chased a burglar who stole a screen from a window at the Weatheralls Amarillo residence. Weatherall kept the thief in sight over several fences before the pursuit ended.

Amarillo Texas Oklahoma Jim Weatherall

Tigers pay $35 000 bonus to Chicagoan

Detroit Tigers awarded a $35,000 signing bonus to 19 year old Chicago high school graduate Roy Young a shortstop prospect who hit .435 for Lindblom High School. Scout George Moriarty was credited with securing the deal.

Chicago INS Detroit Tigers Roy Young Detroit George Moriarty

Great Lakes speed skating meet canceled in Milwaukee

The Great Lakes speed skating championships scheduled for Milwaukee on Saturday and Sunday were canceled due to poor ice conditions. Skaters from six states including Iowa were entered.

Milwaukee Great Lakes Iowa

Ruling on Titles by New York Athletic Commission

The New York Athletic Commission ruled that a champion may retain one title while challenging for another. If he wins the second title, he must relinquish the first crown.

New York INS New York Athletic Commission

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