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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1956
Page
6
Iowa defeats Wichita 98 to 86 as Olympic standings note AP point awards for top six places. The report mentions no official team tally, lists first place wins in parentheses, and notes Germany’s 1-1 final draw.
Ohio State roared to an 100-82 upset of Indiana as Robin Freeman scored 41 points on 13 field goals and 15 free throws. The Buckeyes, led by Freeman and Laughlin, dominated the boards and built an early 3-0 start to seize the nationally televised Big Ten game.
Iowa State explodes in the second half to beat Kansas 79 63, avenging an earlier loss and moving to 4 2 in conference play. John Crawford scores 24 as the Cyclones size up a 38 35 halftime margin and pull away with guards Vogt Gaarde and Thompson aiding the attack. Gene Elston shifts to guard, fouls out late in a heated conference game.
Norman Oklahoma AP reports underdog Oklahoma coached by Matt Mann broke Iowa State's 15 year dual meet undefeated run with a 56 28 victory. Cyclones won three events led by Jim McKevitt in the 200 yard freestyle Dale Lucas swept the 200 yard medley and breaststroke events.
In a Saturday night Iowa conference game at Mount Pleasant Wes leyan College defeated Upper Iowa 81 to 70. The win improves Wes leyan’s record while Upper Iowa remains contending.
Ben S. Martin, former top assistant to Navy coach Eddie Erdelatz, was named Virginia football coach to rekindle the Cavaliers program. The announcement comes from Charlottesville, with Martin set to lead the effort starting immediately.
The Cedar Rapids area gears up for the 21st annual Golden Gloves with colorful local figures. Bobby Smith stands out as a hustler, magician, and promoter bent on publicity and glory while juggling sponsors and plans for a magic school and gymnastics ambitions.
Coe College Kohawks pushed past Monmouth Scots 84 74 at Coe Fieldhouse to tighten their grip on the Midwest Conference standings. Ralph Pucci and Chuck Elson sparked late runs, while Al Pursell led all scorers with 23 points on 76 percent shooting after Knox.
Iowa loses 98-86 to Wichita despite coach Ralph Miller praising Iowa as a great team. He notes Wichita’s first half showed strength, while San Francisco earlier beat Wichita, and coach Bucky O Connor commends his reserves after a strong fast break and passing game.
Maynard beats Randalia 89 36 as Carolyn Nicholson sets scoring mark and Glenn Nicholson adds 38 to power once beaten Maynard to the title. Colesburg completes 27 straight wins by routing Guttenberg 73 37. Pat Kearney scores 54 in the windup, and several powers like Clarence Sacred Heart Monticello Garrison Aurora Elwood Parnell and Brooklyn win.
Lime Springs defeated Ridgeway 86 to 58 to claim the sectional championship at Chester. Judy Lloyd led the scoring in the game with a strong performance.
Secretary Wayne Cooley said district pairings work would finish by noon today and announced Eastern Iowa sites for the tournament rounds. Northeast district tournaments Feb 13-18 will be in Garnaville Manchester and LeGrand. Southeast events set for Cornell College Mt Vernon and Ainsworth.
The 21st Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves opens at Memorial Coliseum with 85 amateur boxers from Eastern Iowa. Defending champ Sammy Humble returns at 112 pounds, while several former titlists including Ampey Hite and Terronez compete at ages 118 126 and 160. Wrestling fans can buy seats at local stores or the box office and watch finals on Thursday February 16 with proceeds to charity.
Iowa Hawkeyes bounce back from exams with a 98 86 win over Wichita. Carl Cain leads with 21 points aided by Seaberg 18 and Logan 17 as Iowa drives fast breaks and flashy passing to a 36 point lead.
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