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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1955

Page

2

Clinton Raps Franklin 70 44 in Valley Clash

Clinton hot shots Ron Sander and Herb Marske led the River Kings to a 70 to 44 win at Coe Fieldhouse over Franklin in the Mississippi Valley clash. Sander and Marske scored 19 and 18 as Clinton improved to five Valley wins in eight games while Franklin, missing No. 2 scorer Jerry Seaman, dropped to seven losses in nine outings.

Jan Sander Herb Marske Clinton River Kings Franklin Coefieldhouse Sander Marske Husky Jerry Seaman

Coe Hosts Lawrence Five In Midwest Rivalry Showdown

Coe faces Lawrence in a top Midwest Conference basketball clash at the Coe Fieldhouse tonight at 8 pm. The matchup continues a heated series with recent hard-fought games and football ties noted. past meetings include a 65-63 Lawrence win at Coe two years ago and a 65-63 Coe victory at Appleton last year.

Coe Lawrence Apleton Wis Ikings

Immaculate Conception Clinches Title Tie With 84 59 Win

Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception remaining unbeaten in league play at 13 straight wins as it defeated St. Columbkille’s of Dubuque 84 59 at home to clinch at least a share of the Northeast Iowa Catholic league crown. Dick Cummins led SC with 22 points, Jim Maher 19, Tom Stemlar 14, while SC’s sophomore squad improved to 14 1 with a 48 26 opener.

Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception St. Columbkille’s Dubuque Greyhounds Bob Jennings Dick Cummins Jim Maher Tom Stemlar Maher Stemlar Hounds Jim Marky St. Columb Qlesha Temlar Wilson Cumins Connolly O’donnell Offerman van Postiglione Healey Gramer Cummins Halse iRhetanee Zhoennes Pereresny K Beauduy Cedar Rapids

University of Iowa sports lose money in 1950s finances

Iowa University sports ran a deficit of 120000 dollars in the year ending June 30, with income of 748657 against expenses of 870000. Football covered its own costs and other sports with 182471 remaining, while salaries reached 216446 and a new golf course cost 215751. Basketball and golf were the only other profitable sports.

DES Moines Chet B. Akers University of Iowa

Scolari to replace Ramsey for Celtics next week

Boston reports Fred Scolari will fill in for rookie guard Frank Ramsey during the Celtics upcoming week. Scolari steps in as Ramsey serves as a temporary absence or rest period, strengthening guard rotation for key games.

Boston Fred Scolari Frank Ramsey Boston Celtics

Casey Should Be Grateful for Weiss Cushions Loss

Chicago general manager Frank Lane said Allie Reynolds loss should make Casey Stengel more grateful to Yankees GM George Weiss, who had relieved Baltimore of Bob Turley and Don Larson to cushion Reynolds absence. Lane quipped Stengel still worries over an missing ouija board since the 1953 World Series.

Chicago Frank Lane Chicago White Sox Allie Reynolds Casey Stengel Yankee George Weiss Lane Weiss Baltimore Bob Turley Don Larson Reynolds Stengel

Indians Rout Manchester In Wamac Championship Bid

Marion clinched a tie for the Wamac title with an 84-51 win over Manchester on Marion's floor. All five starters scored in double figures led by Jerry Cox with 23 points. Darrell Failor 13, Ron Altenberg 12, and Larry Brooks and Dal Fairley 11 each. Marion built a 21-10 first-quarter edge and led 40-21 at halftime. Manchester's Fred Overman had 17 points, with Rich Overman 13 and Schrader 10. In the sophomore game, Marion won 45-43 as Ron Achey scored 12 and Manchester's Bill Mawe and Mike Carr 11 each.

Franklin Clinton Larry Jakobsen Denny Meyers Marion Manchester Indians Lover Vinton Jerry Cox Darrell Failor Ron Altenberg Larry Brooks Dal Fairley Fred Overman Rich Overman Schrader Ron Achey Bill Mawe Mike Carr

Davenport Mat Squad Pounds McKinley 35-6

Davenport wrestling stays unbeaten in the Mississippi Valley by routing McKinley 35-6 on the Bears’ mat Friday night. Davenport won nine of 11 weight classes and notched four falls. McKinley’s Bob Irish won at 133 pounds with a 7-4 decision over Arnold LaFrench, and Eldon Fowler toppled Jim Craig 5-2 at 165 pounds.

Davenport McKinley Bears Bob Irish Arnold LaFrench Eldon Fowler Jim Craig Richard Oens Cemet Yer Warner A. Garcia Gary Morris Barnhill Ted ‘Bem Joe Barton Dee Richard Ieteeere Jack Greeley Bob Laughplas Bob Trish Arnold Laren Fred Welzenbach Carl David Tom Murphy Gordon Ones Bob Ihlefeld Bob Seaton

Kuharich Guglielmi to Confer on Monday

Washington coach Joe Kuharich said he will meet Monday with quarterback Ralph Guglielmi and believes the star passer will wear a Redskins uniform next season. Guglielmi was the Redskins top pick in the NFL draft of college stars.

Washington Joe Kuharich Notre Dame Ralph Guglielmi

Souped Up Golf Balls Gift to Ike

President Eisenhower received a supply of "souped up" golf balls left at the White House by Col. Robert W. Kenworthy. Kenworthy, a retired Air Force officer from New York, said he makes them for distribution to friends in the armed services and noted he has learned how to control the compression, claiming they travel 30 to 40 yards farther than regulation balls.

Washington Eisenhower White House Air Force Robert W. Kenworth New York Armed Services Kenworthy

LSU Grid Coach on Way Out

Baton Rouge AP reports LSU Board of Supervisors met Saturday amid growing talk that Head Football Coach Gus Tinsley will be fired and Athletic Director T P Heard may retire. President Middleton hinted at possible athletic policy showdown while offering no comment.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Board of Supervisors Gaynell Gus” Tinsley T. P. Heard Troy H. Middleton Tinsley Heard

Fenn scores 22 points as Blue Devils rout Riders

Davenport senior Mik Fenn poured in 26 points to lead a 66-20 victory over Roosevelt of Cedar Rapids. Sam Bowlby added 17 in a high scoring first half as Davenport's defense held the Riders to 49 percent shooting and no double digit quarters.

Fenn Blue Devils Gazette Davenport Mik Fenn Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Riders Blue Devil Paul Eckert Max Mechal Ed Davis Dan Wessel Charlies Dostal

Cornell Routs Lawrence In Midwest Tilt 89-71

Cornell moved toward the Midwest conference title by routing Lawrence 89-71. It marked the seventh straight win for Cornell, boosting its record to 14-1. Senior Hartbeck led Lawrence with 21 points while Cinciola scored nine first-half baskets for the Rams. Coach Gil Wilson used 12 players as Cornell outscored Lawrence at the boards and from the free throw line.

Cornell Lawrence Midwest Gazette Mt, Vernon Iowa Cedar Rapids Coecolege Kday Kenior Watson Hartbeck Rams Sal Cinciola Gil Wilson

Western League Cuts Umpire Staff to Six

DES MOINES AP The Western League trimmed its umpiring staff to six by releasing Bob Smith and Ed Kory. E R Saltwell the league executive vice president said Friday the cut keeps the umpire count in line with the number of teams in the circuit.

DES Moines Bob Smith Ed Kory E. R. Saltwell Western

Wartburg Tops Simpson 91 58 Behind Freshman Scoring

In Indianola AP Wartburg freshman John Adix scored 25 points and Art Margheim added 22 as Wartburg coasted to a 91 58 victory over Simpson in conference play. The win left Wartburg in second place at 8 2 in the league while Simpson dropped to 1 9.

Indianola John Adix Art Margheim Wartburg Simpson Iowa

Parsons, Upper Iowa set Iowa conference scoring mark

Parsons and Upper Town university shot at a record-breaking clip in a 109-94 Iowa conference basketball win. Nielsen scored 33 for Parsons and Sawyer added 30 as they pulled away after halftime, surpassing the previous conference high by six points set two seasons earlier.

Fairfield Parsons Upper Town University Iowa Wartburg and Loras Nielsen Sawyer

Iowa Wrestlers Rout Nebraska in Snowbound Meet

Iowa's wrestling team defeated Nebraska 31 to 3 on Friday night in Des Moines. Forfeit wins boosted the Hawkeyes as two Huskers were grounded by snow, while Nebraska's only points came from Charlie Bryant's 9-6 decision over John Winder.

Iowa City Iowa Nebraska Cornhuskers Hawkeyes Des Moines Nebraska Charlie Bryant John Winder Owen Clements Donnellson

Dike Beats Orange 32 25 in Hard-Fought Grange Clash

Dike used steady control basketball to overcome Orange 32 to 25 in a Grange game Friday night. Christen sen led Dike with 12 points while Homolar scored 11 for Orange. Dike trailed only in the second quarter and owned a 15-13 halftime edge, then pulled away. Dike also won the reserve game.

Eoial Gazette Grange Dike Orange Christensen Homolar

Gavilan to Train for Speed After Comeback Win

No Rest for Gavilan as he plans to skip a rest period and resume training Monday seeking greater speed for his February 23 bout with Bobby Jones in Miami. The Cuban veteran, weighing 152½ pounds, earned a split decision over Ernie Durando at Madison Square Garden in a tougher-than-expected clash, his first comeback win after losses to Saxton and Olson.

Associated Press Ernie Durando Kid Gavilan Madison Square Garden Gavilan Jack Cuddy New York Bobby Jones Durando Saxton Olson Johnny Saxton Bobo Olson Hado Mark Conn Artie Aidala Bert Grant United Press New Jersey

Prep Basketball Highlights From Benton County and Beyond

Benton County games show Kervstone 58 Garrison 82 and Keystone 38 facing Garrison 19. Rowley Mills 64 over Trot Mills 36 while Volga edges Strawberry Point 76 41. Parochial and district results include Arlington Edgewood 41 40 and Clinton 70 44. University and Northeast Iowa games postponed or rescheduled with mixed outcomes.

Benton County Kervstone Garrison Keystone Buchasse County Brandon Ind St. Jape’ S Rowley &Mills Trot Mills Rocher Mem Wese Venice Volga Dundee Ur. Bish Iowa Durant Springville Univ. High Lone Tree Fayette County Arlington MD Edgewood Arlington Br—Wellman Katlon Katona Wellman i Williamsbore Keota Wee Chester North English Rowley Troy Mills Little Six Uscatine Mt. Pleasant Eokuk Fort Madison Mississippi Valley B—Clinton Franklin Ho Azenvert C.R. Roosevelt Ubuaue Town City North Iowa Cedar Tracr Jesup Decorah Cedar Falls Ore New Passion Waivers Cresco Charles Ity Parochial Marsh St. Mary's Siemens Sioux Center C. Helan DeWitt Clinton St. Mary's South Cedar Montezuma Toledo Brooklyn Sigourne

Detroit Lions pick signs with Ottawa Rough Riders

Detroit reports No 3 draft choice Darris McCord from Tennessee has signed a contract to join the Ottawa Rough Riders in Canada. The Miami or other teams were not mentioned. The deal marks a rare route for a U S NFL player to move directly to Canadian football.

Detroit Detroit Lions Darris McCord University of Tennessee Ottawa Canada Rough Riders

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Marske and Lead River Kings Ron Mary Sander and Roger Helm Kent Johnson Helm Bolt Johnson Kings Roy Bolts Despines Navy Seaman Naval Arske Skinner Ander Einsen Teith Johan Abbiefield Hitten Smith Proat LaCombe Iention Carl Franks Clinton Block Bob Waite Coe Fieldhouse Buzz LaCombe Dave Pieper Coe Is Jerry Sullivan Co-Dukes S.C St. Columbkille Immaculate Conception Jennings Iowa U New Guard Casey Kuharich Guglielmi LSU Dave May Bill Brousard Ken Denger Sam Bowlby Og Fenn Bowlby Abert Egrentas Arison Overby Ageene Galera Manthey Lawrence Mann Lawrence Weber Beabener Western League Upper Iowa Rielsen Gewrgr Riner Stevens Hoage Ter Askow Arth Burns Jones Craig Smithe Arvey Teiner Eabrooks Hinsons Upper Iowan ersons—Hoage Salmon Crancer Hassey Morton Jenkinson iI Tark Bryant Winder Leuer Goll Oakland Calif Miami Capitol Valley Springdale Oxford Cedar Consolidated Dunkerton Linn County Pitenberts Alburnett Strawberry Alburnets Fdeewood Res B—tikader Monona Wamac Monticello Maquoketa Independence Ani Foyer Tem Anamosa Operion Arion Sophs Tipton Vinton Albla Bloomfield B—Ames Boone B—Belmond Garner B—C.b. Thom Jeff Omaha Cen Clear Lake Town Falls B—Carroll Denison Clarinda Red Oak Chariton Columbus Jet Ainsworth Ft. Dodge D.M. North D.M. Tech Centerville West Waterloo D.M. East S.C. Cent Storm Lake Estherville Spencer Cherokee St. Olaf Knox Creighton Buena Vista Luther North Central South Dakota N.D. State D. State Syracuse Holy Cross Rhode Island Colgate Cincinnati Siena Lemoyne Boston College Bucknell Colby Northwestern Indiana St Edinboro Buffalo Rensselaer Alliance Clarion St. Vincents South Duke North Carolina Wake Forest Clemson Washington & Lee Davidess Richmond Virginia Virginia Union Lincoln N. Carolina Middlewest Eloit Wabash West Mich Reserve Akron Lawrence Tech Eastern Til North Mo. Valley Culver Stockton Indiana Tech Bluffton Concordia Ilinois Tech Wheaton Elmhurst Millikin Augustana Principia Aurora Milwaukee Bethany Kans Kansas West Southwest West Texas Tempe Arkansas St Delta Miss Far West San Francisco Loyola L. A Stanford Southern California UCLA California Oregon Oregon State Idaho Wyoming Oklahoma City Battle Portland San Francisco St Fort Ord M PRO Basketball Philadelphia Rochester D.M. Eas Fort Dodge Algona Neiad G. M. Roosevelt Newton Iowa State Calleton JoRnette Gavilan Havana Bayonne Joe Deluca Carl . Caporale Drew
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