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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1947

Page

7

Shamrocks Lose To St. Marys In Prep Tourney Final

St Patrick’s fell 38 33 to St Mary’s Marshalltown in the Catholic invitational finals at Coe gym. St Mary’s, led by Gary Tresemer with 18 points, pulled away after a late first half surge as St Pat’s defense slowed the fast break but could not close the gap. Bernie Gillis led St Patrick’s with five field goals, while Buddy McEachron fouled out for St Pat’s. Immaculate Conception defeated St Wenceslaus 39 20 for consolation. In other news a baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Seghi at Mercy hospital.

Roy McHugh St. Patrick's St. Mary’s Marshalltown Coe Gym St. Pat’s Buzz Boys Shamrocks St. Patrick’s St Mary’s Buddy McEachron Omar Strouse Gary Tresemer Bernie Gillis Immaculate Conception St. Wenceslaus Greyhounds Dance Callan Jim Stramel Johnny Bousek Bob Panek St. Vence Phil Seghi Theron Thomson Mercy Hospital St. Mary's St. Pat's Tresemer McEachron Lukehart Shanahan Grabenbar Casel McOlant Duffy Lynch Welsh Ol Hayes Nusbaumee Hoffman Z 'Hanson E 'Strouse Zenisek T Patrick Boeak Patri St Oficials Wints Harris Lamb Coe O'Donnell Williams Bousek Stramel Biseda Treka Condon Sattler Rorhlitz Sopousek Wilrax Claes Callon Panek Fox Morris Walsh M Walsh Wence Il I.C Wensel

Bixler Leaves Ohio State for Colgate Head Coach Post

Paul O Bixler, 40, former Ohio State football coach and Colgate associate, will become Colgate head coach succeeding Andy Kerr. Bixler previously served as Kerr’s assistant, Colgate basketball and baseball coach, and NYU head basketball coach. He inherits a program after Ohio State’s erratic 4 3 2 season capped by a 58-6 defeat by Michigan.

INS Hamilton N. Y Paul O Bixler Ohio State University Andy Kerr Colgate Bixler Ohio State William A. Reid Athletic Council Kerr New York University Paul Brown Carroll Widdoes Widdoes Michigan

Isbell Weighs All-America Offer At Purdue

Lafayette Indiana INS reports persistent Purdue rumors that Cecil Isbell may resign to take head coaching job with Baltimore in the All America pro conference. Isbell would not confirm but said he talked with Baltimore owner Robert Rodenberg in Maryland and is giving the offer consideration.

Cornell matmen upset Army in 27 2 dual win

Cornell College defeated Army 27 2 at West Point, handing the Cadets their first dual loss after a string of strong showings. Rodger Snook pinned Army star Thevenet in 4:56 at 155 pounds and Dale Thomas won at 175 by 5:59, while five Cornell decisions produced the lopsided score.

Gordon Meredith Gazette West Point N. Y Cornell Army Lehigh Rodger Snook Sam Thevene Bethlehem Dale Thomas Larry Mather McAdams Deleta Jones Cunningham Hauser Elison Robertson Lange Mack Snook Thevenet Littell Olentine Drew Dexter Ed Finley Thomas Mather

Judgment Delayed In Graziano Case

Testimony concluded in the bribe inquiry involving middleweight Rocky Graziano. Boxing commission chairman Eddie Eagan said a decision would be issued Friday after prosecutors showed Graziano knew of a $100,000 bribery offer to throw a Shank Dee bout. Graziano testified along with trainer Whitey Bimstein and Dr. S Sym Newman.

New York Rocky Graziano Boxing Commission Eddie Eagan Graziano District Attorney’s Office Ruben Shank Dee Morris (Whitey) Bimstein S. Sym Newman Commission Shank

Bears Fall At Monticello In 47-37 Loss

Monticello Panthers led by Jim Seehusen and Messerli beat McKinley 47-37 on Wednesday night. Navratil scored 15 for McKinley as the sophomores rallied late before Monticello pulled away in the second half.

Gazette Monticello Jim Seehasen McKinley Panthers Seehusen Messerli Benson Messerlin Bob Navratil Brooks Big Bear Skelley Navratil Willworth Broulks Newton Jesina OlDelbridge Adamson Messerii Locatell Brookner Monticell Brouick Delbridge Locntell Orville Rust Sam Cooper

Enlarge Program For Ice Skating Races on Sunday

The Iowa Speed Skating Association set the Cedar Rapids Open Championships schedule for Roosevelt rink sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Events include 220 yard prelims and finals, 440 and 880 yard races, a 34 mile, and a girls open event replacing the women’s race with eight trophies and medals for top finishers.

Iowa Speed Skating Association Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Rink Veterans of Foreign Wars

Mauriello Wins After Foe Scores Knockdown

Tami Mauriello won a 10 round heavyweight decision in Newark over Freddie Schott after Schott delivered a nine count knockdown in the third round. Mauriello said he had underestimated Schott but the bout did not deter plans for another title tilt with Joe Louis.

Newark N. J Tami Mauriello Freddie Hot) Schott Joe Louis Mauriello Schott

Nate Lewis III Stricken by Cerebral Hemorrhage in Miami

Nate Lewis of Chicago, a renowned boxing manager, was seriously ill in a Miami hospital after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage and paralysis on his right side. The illness places him among the sport’s most colorful management figures.

Chicago Nate Lewis Miami, Fla Lewis

All American debate sparks in basketball chatter

The column weighs in on who earns a spot on an all American cagers ballot. Cedar Rapids hopes for two Golden Gloves titles as trainer Lew Dochterman touts Al Meier and Chet Gralund. Rules for team boxing honors are outlined with Cedar Rapids fielding a squad.

Cedar Rapids Lew Dochterman al Meier Dochterman Chet Gralund Chet Gralund Darwin Hardeson Anamosa Hardeson

College basketball scores across teams and matches reported

A roundup of multiple college games with scores including Lehigh 68 Stevens 48, Muhlenberg 63 Long Island 53, Franklin Marshall 64 Drexel 58, Pitt 53 Carnegie Tech 46, Yale 81 Columbia 16, Army 52 Navy 41, Purdue 51 Minnesota 49, St Louis U 26 Missouri 25, Chicago 31 Wash and Lee 69, Johns Hopkins 47 Western Maryland 36.

Lehigh Stevens Muhlenberg Long Island Franklin-Marshall Drexel Pitt Carnegie Tech Rutsers Fordham Villainoys Kings Point Duquesne Rensselaer Holy Cross Yale Columbia Princeton Army Grashinstag Westernon Navy Bucknell Purdue Minneis St. Louis U Missouri Hamline Concordia Minn Wheaton Ill Aurora Elmhurst Winona Lacrosse Wis Eastern Twins Hl State Wartburg Luther Carbondale Tehrs Chicago Wash Lee George Washington Johns Hopkins Western Maryland

Athletic Director Quits at Grinnell in Third Resignation

Grinnell College announces the resignation of athletic director and track coach C. Lester Duke effective year end. Duke, a Grinnell graduate active since 1925 aside from wartime leave, cites purely personal reasons. His departure follows two earlier resignations including football coach Ben Douglas and junior varsity coach Marty O’Connor.

Grinnell C. Lester Les) Duke Grinnell College Samuel N. Stevens Duke Ben Douglas Colorado College Martin Marty) O’connor

Luther Upset Allows Loras to Lead Conference

Wartburg upset Luther 47 to 38 at Waverly, dropping Luther from undefeated status and putting Loras in sole first place in the Iowa conference. Wartburg, which lost by 20 earlier to Luther, surged to a 22 7 opening lead before Luther briefly led in the second half.

Associated Press Loras Iowa Wartburg Luther Waverly

Purdue Surges to Third After 51 42 Win Over Illinois

Purdue stays in the Western Conference chase with a third straight victory, tying Michigan for third at 3-2 while Illinois drops into a fifth-place tie with Minnesota. Indiana leads at 4-2. eight Big Nine games remain on the slate. Bob Cook of Wisconsin tops scoring races with 16.5 per game.

Herb Wilkinson Town U Ehlers Hoffman Purdue Wallace and Hamilton Indiana Schadler Northwestern Cook Wisconsin Phillip and Smiley Illneis Jim McIntyre Minnesota Wilkinson Melarkey Nevada Dropo Connecticut Mickey Marty Loras Chicago Boilermakers Illinois Michigan Ilini Iowa Minois Minnssota Madison Ohio State Ann Arbor Bob Cook Gren Cook Hamilton Precintyre Minn Wier Q Supranowicz Mich Kernan

Imca Old Timers Win Second-Half Title at YMCA

Iowa Manufacturing defeated YMB 22 to 15 to claim the YMCA Old Timers league second round title as Groenenboom scored 14 points. Lions Club, the first round champ, meet Iowa Manufacturing for the league crown next Wednesday at 7 30 p m. K State hires McCrady as athletic director from South Dakota State College.

Imca YMCA Iowa Manufacturing YMB Collins Radio Lions Club Groenenboom Topeka Kan Thurlo E. McCrady South Dakota State College Kansas State College McCrady South Dakota State

Wrestling card moved to February 25 in Hanford

Hanford Post of the American Legion postponed its second professional wrestling show from February 4 due to bad weather and then shifted the date from February 11 to February 25 to avoid a meeting conflict.

Hanford Post of the American Legion Hanford Post

Russell Named Assistant Nebraska Football Coach

Lincoln Nebraska Doug Las Russell former Kansas State and Chicago Cardinals football star was appointed assistant Nebraska football coach Thursday reflecting his transition from player to coaching staff.

Lincoln, Neb INS Douglas Russell Kansas State Chicago Cardinals Nebraska

Iowa State Freshman Smashes Tank Record

Ames AP Roger Watts of Iowa State set a new freshman intercollegiate record by winning the 220 yard freestyle in 21.28 seconds as the Cyclones defeated Nebraska 59 to 25 in a Big Six meet. The previous record of 27.13 was held by Yale's Johnson in 1939.

St Louis Billikens Edge Missouri In Tight Conference Game

St Louis University Billikens edged Missouri 36 35 in a hard fought basketball contest Wednesday night. The low scoring game featured strong defense and decisive late stops by St Louis to seal the win.

ST. Louis St. Louis University Billikens Missouri

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