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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1955
Page
3
A decisive contest saw Duane Danford of Marion facing a firm, one sided performance as the opponent yielded under pressure. The outcome highlighted a strong showing from the Marion participant.
Northwestern University at Evanston confirms coach Bob Voigts resigns after eight seasons amid poor Big Ten results. The article notes Voigts’ departure follows criticism and includes his courtesy resignation to Athletic Director Ted Paysur, with Waldorf referenced as the former Northwestern coach.
The Lackland air force team won 12 points in Open and three novice teams tied at 12 in the first night of the 1955 Gold Gloves. Tied for top in novice are Salon Distributing CIO and Marine Corps league from Washington Iowa.
McKinley Bears host Wilson tonight in Coe m. Game at :15 p.m. will be on KCRG. McKinley and Roosevelt lead City standings at 3-1. Roosevelt plays MV Conference game Friday night. Wilson seeks first win to escape cellar. Ramblers sit 1-3 with Franklin.
Coe Kohawks beat Carthage 69 to 51 at Coe Fieldhouse as Don King sat out the rest of the season due to ineligibility after semester exams. Dave Etienne led scoring with 11 field goals and Al Dimond added 14 points while Coe built a 37 21 halftime edge behind steady shooting. Rollie Swanson scored early for Carthage but went scoreless after a hot opening stretch.
Salt Lake City AP reports Elliott, coach of Los Angeles State College, debuted elevators shoes up to six inches thick to help short players. Glen Abney wore the clumsy height boosters for five minutes as Utah, ranked No. 5, won 77 to 38. Elliott muses on inch-for-inch matches and future use, recalling past gimmicks like officials on platforms and crowd-sourced cheers.
Winthrop nipped Alburnett 54 52 as Lammers led the balanced attack with 14 points and McGowan scored 21 for Alburnett. Alburnett reserves won 36 34.
Davenport will not field a Three-I league team in 1955 as city officials cite insufficient time to raise funds. Terre Haute seeks a 1955 spot with a Detroit Tigers partnership, while others like Dubuque Clinton and Decatur monitor the situation. The Davenport debt has been reduced from 43000 to 17000 with potential further settlements.
Open division semifinals feature Duane Ampes against Jerry Shelangoski with regional contenders at 147 and 160 pounds. Notable matchups include Jim Ampey Cedar Rapids vs Bobby Smith Marion at 126, Richard Thomas Burlington against Dick Aucutt Cedar Rapids at 135, and George Brewer Gymerton facing Duane Steinhart Ligourne in heavyweight. Other pools list Glenn Hedrick Dubuque versus Richard Knvistopher Waterloo and John Kramer Cedar Rapids against Ernest Rodriguez Davenport.
The Wednesday card lists NOVICE and OPEN CLASS bouts with multiple weight divisions. Winners include Dwayne Ampey at 135 pounds by decision, Larry Phiney and Mike Grant at 147 pounds with forfeits and knockouts, and numerous TKOs and decisions across Burlington, Marion, Waterloo, Dubuque, and Cedar Rapids venues. Notable outcomes feature Tom Pepvis of Air Force at 135 pounds, Ted Ramsdell KOing George Wright, and Joe Bethea dec. Gene Wilson.
A lively Golden Gloves night opened with rapid bouts across two rings and 13 knockouts or technical knockouts. Hayesville's Larry Shipley surprised by winning two events while air force fighters from Lackland drew praise and amusement for sportsmanlike conduct. Elwood Thornton impressed with speed and power, and Dick Allcutt earned quickest knockout. The crowd of about 1,200 enjoyed a mix of veterans and newcomers with notable clashes including Mike Darling versus Andrew Tsacudakis. The tone remained cordial as Air Force trainer M/Sgt. Bill Ross praised local hospitality and helped navigate uneven matchups.
The article notes that over a quarter of the nation’s 18 to 21 year olds are now enrolled in college. It frames the trend as a significant shift in higher education participation across the country.
The Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves hosts its smallest novice field ever as three teams Washington CIO and the Sallow Distributing Company contend for the Novice team trophy amid strong youth enthusiasm and steady competition.
Twenty one bouts start at 7 30 p m in Memorial Coliseum with ladies admitted free when accompanied by a man purchasing a general seat. Reserved seats at 1 50 and 1 20, box office opens 6 15. Final night tickets 2 24 2 00 1 25 on sale at local stores. Broadcast on KCRG after the Wilson McKinley game.
Twelve Novice boxers scored points as 37 fought Wednesday night. Larry Shipley won by TKO then decisioned Dick Adams in the late bout. Dwayne Ampey impressed in his first fight with a wide win over Jerry Mercer, while Dick Allcutt finished a 51 second knockout. Eight more Novice semifinals set for Thursday as the card nears championship bouts next week.
Traer-Dinsdale defeated Traer 95 72 as Dinsdale's Bolt led with 24 points. Traer's Larry Barge and Bob Davis each scored 18. Dinsdale reserves outscored Traer 38 32.
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