Hawkeye Cagers Face Purdue Defense in Crucial Home Test
Iowa City reports Coach Popsy Harrison preparing the Hawkeyes for a Big Ten clash with Purdue. The Boilermakers’ zone and quick pace threaten Iowa as they seek a fast start to stay ahead in the conference race. starting lineup could shuffle if Ned Postels is sidelined.
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Braves Acquire Johnny Hopp From Cardinals
Boston General Manager John J. Quinn announced the trade of outfielder Johnny Hopp from St. Louis to Boston for infielder Eddie Joost and an undisclosed cash sum. Hopp, 29, known as a swift outfielder first baseman, had a standout 1944 season batting .336 and a career .290 average. He joins a list of Cardinal stars sold in a flurry of February deals.
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Great Lakes Cagers Beat Marquette to Extend Win Streak
Great Lakes Bluejackets defeated Marquette 66 to 61 to extend their winning streak to six games. Mel Riebe led with 28 points, bringing his season total to 441 in 23 games as the team rallied from a 15 to 14 deficit in the first ten minutes.
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Boxing Roundup of Knockouts and Points Across Cities
The AP tally lists bouts from New York to Boston with winners such as Ray Robinson knocking out Tony Riccio in Bayonne and Archie Stock defeating Oscar Williams. Other results include Preda beating Dan Merritt in Jersey City, and Martinez, Flores, and Petrone registering victories or stoppages across cities including Chicago, Providence, and Haven.
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Franklin Thunderbolts at Clinton Test Headlines Feb. 15
Iowa high school basketball features Franklin with Orville Rust coaching as they chase a pivotal Feb. 15 clash at Clinton against a team hailed as the state’s best. Franklin recently routed Dubuque 59 to 31, signaling rising form and toughness.
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St Mary's Grabs Davenport Title In Tight 37 34 Win
St Mary's of Iowa City captured its second straight Davenport diocesan basketball crown by defeating St Patrick's of Iowa City 37 to 34 in the finals. Semi final wins included St Mary's over Central Catholic Ottumwa in double overtime and St Patrick's over St Peter's Keokuk.
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Fourth period rally lifts Mt. Vernon past Marion 40 27
Mt. Vernon, led by Dave Fischer with 21 points, rallied in the fourth period to defeat Marion 40 27 on Tuesday night. Fischer scored eight more in the final canto, while Edwards added seven. Gable fouled out after a strong start with 11 points, and Marion’s Dick McCalley had seven for the Indians. Mount Vernon also beat Marion’s seconds 29 20.
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Dochterman Urges Golden Gloves Boxers to Report for Drills
Trainer Lew Dochterman of the CYO gym urged all his boxers to report for extra training at Immaculate Conception church basement. He credited their Anamosa performance for better conditioning and planned drills ahead of next week in Iowa City and February 15 at Oelwein. He has over 20 boxers and aims to assign teams for the Cedar Rapids show on February 20 to 22.
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M J League Board Meeting Set For Feb 11
The M J League board of directors will meet Monday February 11 at 7 30 pm in the Montrose hotel. All member firms are urged to send representatives as important business will be discussed.
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Ray Evans Returns to Bolster Kansas Cagers
Lawrence Kansas AP Ray Evans a former all Big Six football and basketball star has begun workouts with the Kansas basketball squad for the final four Big Six conference games He was discharged as a lieutenant in the army Air Forces and will enroll for the second semester Evans was part of the 1943 Big Six championship team at Kansas
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Mize Signs With Giants In Agreement Return
New York Giants first baseman Johnny Mize and second baseman George Hausmann returned their signed contracts to secretary Eddie Brannick after completing the deal.
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Fox Hunt Planned at Mt Vernon Sunday
A fox hunt is scheduled at Mt Vernon on Sunday February 10 starting 8 a.m. and running all day. Men from the Cedar Rapids locality will meet at the fire station on Third Street SE at 7:30 a.m. Only shotguns will be permitted.
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College basketball scores round up scattered results
Scores show Rice 25 Duke 32 Wake Forest 29 American U 54 Loyola Setteers 48 South Carolina 58 Furman Iowa Navy Preflicht cancelled oneree Dakota State Valley City Teachers cancelled storm Indiana 56 Washington U S 4 Kearney Teachers 55 Deane Missouri Valley 53 Central Me 45 Eastern Illinois State Teachers 16 Camp Grant 37 Great Lakes 46 Maite 61 St Louis Univ 40 Missouri 34 Grinnell Cornell Concordia El Dorado 37 Phillips Okla 36 Wichita Univ 42 Tulsa 35 Oregon State College 53 North Monmouth 45 Knox 36.
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Irish Beaten In Overtime At Dubuque
In the Dubuque diocesan basketball tournament St Patrick s of Cedar Rapids was eliminated by St Columbkille s of Dubuque 34 33 in overtime. The game tied 32 32 at end of regulation and went to overtime.
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Three Bowling Stars Seek Petersen Classic Glory
Three former singles title holders chase Adolph Carlson's 1,652 as the Petersen individual bowling classic opens in Chicago. Frank Kartheiser, Connie Schwoegler, and Buddy Bomar join tonight's squads aiming for top honors. Clare Edinger's 1,569 Tuesday night remains a mark but not enough for upper flight. The top leaders include Carlson 1,652 Sospirato 1,627 Quinzi 1,612 and other strong finishes across the field.
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Popsy Harrison’s double talk on Iowa U hoops stars
Iowa coach Lawrence Popsy Harrison mixes praise and critique as he discusses Ed Marsh and McIntyre, reveals interest in prep talents from Niagara Falls and Florida, and recalls Vince Boryla near Notre Dame. The piece notes Chicago U, Wisconsin wrestling results, and Grinnell’s 49 35 win with Herb White scoring 22.
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Mosconi Leads Caras in 10 City 10,750 Point Billiards Tour
Willie Mosconi of Barrington New Jersey holds a 447 363 lead over Jimmy Caras of Wilmington Delaware in a vast 10 750 point tournament spread across ten cities. The match advances as the two top billiards players contest the long series.
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Eliminations Begin in Iowa Girls Tourney
Des Moines reports Seymour leads the sectional starts as 64 tournaments open. Wiota defends its first title against Adair in Anita while Cass County eyes a third straight crown never achieved in 21 years. Early winners include St Mary's Cascade Olin Garden Grove Humeston Sharpsburg Conway Lenox.
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