Seven Point Spread Among Big 10 Teams
Chicago AP notes in the Big Ten title scramble a seven point spread between offense and defense. Minnesota Iowa Illinois lead with 2 losses each while Northwestern Michigan State Michigan Michigan State and Wisconsin have 3 losses. The Gophers hold 77.2 ppg allowed and 84 ppg offense. Northwestern tops scoring at 86.4 ppg with 42.8% field goals.
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Thornton Leads Amateurs In Open Class Semifinal Showdown
In Cedar Rapids the heavyweight division pieces converge as 160-pound Thornton, a rising amateur from the Air Force, faces Roy Vaughn of Burlington after Matt Terronez praises Thorntons speed and experience. Open class action earlier included 13 bouts with six knockouts as rivals chased Cedar Rapids titles.
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Boston 3 Chicago 2 NHL hockey results Wednesday
NHL results show Boston defeating Chicago 3 to 2. Basketball scores include Minneapolis 96 over New York 87 and Rochester 84 over Fort Wayne 11. College and other sport results list numerous regional games with varied outcomes across East and Midwest leagues.
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Puckett Quits Kentucky Blasts Cage Attitude
Linville Puckett quit the University of Kentucky basketball team citing an overemphasis on basketball and a austere team attitude. Coach Adolph Rupp hinted at training rule violations amid reported dissension. Puckett plans to continue his career and finish his two years of eligibility at another school.
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Protest Forfeit Trails In Industrial League Action
Iowa Steel was awarded a 2-0 forfeit victory over Quaker Oats after a protest on Wednesday night in the industrial league. Collins Radio defeated Penick and Ford 72-23, and Wilson and Company beat Allis Chalmers 38-36.
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Cannady Declared Out at St Ambrose
Davenport AP report says St Ambrose will be missing center Bob Cannady for the rest of the season after being declared scholastically ineligible. The 6 foot 6 senior holds multiple Iowa conference and St Ambrose scoring records, impacting their postseason bid.
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Red Peppers By Gus Schrader
Dick, formerly a Gazette sports reporter now with Rockford Morning Star, covers a Golden Gloves comeback in Rockford while Eldan, a strong novice heavyweight, eyes an open-class run. Vic Zucco contemplates final season choices at Michigan State NC State and Iowa State. Notre Dame bemoans Yankees signing Tom Carroll for 40 000 after freshman year, aiming to groom him as Rizzuto’s replacement. Garagiola recalls Senate subpoena over Cardinals tampering in Washington.
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Allie Reynolds retires after 12 major league seasons
Oklahoma City AP reports Allie Reynolds, 37, will retire due to a back injury and his doctor's warning. The New York Yankees ace went 184-104 with seven World Series wins. Reynolds sustained a back injury in the 1953 bus crash in Philadelphia and cites ongoing issues and possible surgery as factors in his retirement decision announced Wednesday night.
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Gatto Aids Tutor Mat Squad in Narrow Iowa Victory
In Mankato Minnesota Iowa Teachers edged Man to win with close decisions by Bill Weick and Gus Gatto securing the margin. The dual meet featured tight bouts and finished with Iowa Teachers ahead.
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Speeder Holds Lead In Allied Dartball Standings
Link Belt Speeder leads the Allied Industrial Dartball league after going 2 of 3 against Quaker Oats at the YMCA. Universal Engineering swept Iowa Steel, while Wilson and Co. took 2 of 3 from Iowa Mfg as games were played Monday at 7:30.
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Key Role for Services in Gloves Meet
The 1955 Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves sees armed forces shaping the event with Lackland air force boxers favored for the Open title and local recruiters distributing official gloves. Army duty delays entry for Carter County prospects while Oskaloosa duo Wayne Zern and Burrell Smith protégés miss the deadline, and Jim Ampey notes his younger brother Dwayne shines in the 135 pound novice division despite limited training.
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Oskaloosa
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Burrell Smith
Cedar Rapids Gloves
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Chicago
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Cleveland
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Phoenix Open Begins With 153 Golfers In Field
In Phoenix Arizona 153 players started the $15 000 Phoenix Open with strong scoring and competitive early rounds. Local organizers gauge crowd and pace as top contenders emerge from the field.
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Girls Tourney Results Across Southwest District
Readable scores show numerous girls basketball results from Southwest and Southeast regions with many small towns listed. Notable tallies include Bayard 71 and Dawson 4, Audubon 78 and Gray 2, Denotes state tournament style district play across Albion to Stuart, Jamaica, and Gravity areas.
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Traer Wrestlers Swamp Grinnell in Open Meet
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