Iowa State basketball space in The Gazette
Guernsey Smith of Wadena writes arguing that Iowa State basketball receives limited space compared with Iowa and Big Ten matchups. Editor Gus Schrader notes Cyclones sit sixth in the Big Seven and remains hopeful that stronger Iowa State results or interest will yield more Gazette coverage.
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Wresting opinions clash over honesty and fandom
Readers debate pro wrestling and ethics in the sport, noting scandals, schedules, and the line between entertainment and honesty. Vern Gagne, Lou Thesz, Yukon Eric, and others are cited amid claims of fakery, travel schedules, and fan loyalty across cities and states.
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Schrader
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Illinois
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Devine Named Head Football Coach at Arizona State
Dan Devine, longtime Michigan State football aide, was appointed head coach at Arizona State College in Tempe effective February 10. He succeeds Clyde Smith, who moves to athletics director duties. Devine, 30, is a Minnesota Duluth graduate with four children and a planned spring staff setup. Sun Devils finished 5-5 overall and 3-1 in Border conference play last season.
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Ariz
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Arizona State College
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Clyde Smith
D. R. van Patten
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Duluth
van Patten
Sun Devils
Smith
University of Indiana
Florida Derby Nominees for 3 Year Olds Nominated
Seventy seven 3 year old colts and fillies were entered as nominees for the $100,000 Florida Derby to be run at Gulfstream Park on March 26.
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Miami, Fla
Runar Gulfstream Park
Cedar Rapids Bowling Highlights and League Scores
Bowling results from Cedar Rapids show team and individual leaders across dozens of lanes. Highlights include Limback Lbr. Co. posting 2975 team series and 1035 high team score, with players like Lucy Corwin and Vera Loupek among top scorers, plus standings for Armstong's, Smulekoff, and others across multiple leagues.
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Ray
Ray's Steak House
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Uth Heyer
Lucy Jalsie
Gene Ha
Wrestling at Purdue Meeting Marks Busy Sports Slate
The Cedar Rapids area sports page lists diverse events over the week including ice skating at Roosevelt rink, boys sectional basketball finals at Marion, and wrestling with Iowa City at Franklin and Cornell at Clinton. Multiple track, swimming, and boxing events appear, with high school and college matchups across Cedar Rapids, Marion, Keokuk, and surrounding schools.
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Michigan
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Waterloo YMCA Hosts 21st Annual Wrestling Meet
The Waterloo YMCA sponsors its 21st annual invitational wrestling tournament on February 25-26 in Waterloo. Two divisions compete: interscholastic amateur with 11 official high school weights plus 75 85 and 165 pound option brackets, and open amateur with eight college weights for college and AAU entrants. Contact Wally Lessman for details. entries due by February 21.
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No Unbeaten Clubs in Ten County Area
Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines a wide Northeast Iowa high school boys basketball tournament landscape. It notes no unbeaten crews across ten counties and highlights strong A and B class teams such as Postville Marion Belle Plaine Oelwein Springville and Aurora with potential to shape the eight team field.
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Cedar Rapids
Franklin and Roosevelt
Minnesota
Linn
Jones Counties
Immaculate Conception
Mason City
Holy Family
Marion
Wamac
McKinley
Postville
Upper Iowa
Allamakee
Elkader
Anamosa
Jones County
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Belle Plaine
Independence
Oelwein
Springville
Monona
Grundy Center
van Horne
Roosevelt
Iowa City
Little Aurora
Buchanan County
Aurora
Winthrop
Owls
Benton
Keystone
Central City
Walker
Colesburg
Earlville
Delhi
Delaware County
Edgewood
Clayton
Gazette
Johnny McIvor
Dick Cummins
Greyhounds
St. Columbkille
Dubuque
Northeast Iowa
Draw Set Today At Marshalltown
Twenty seven teams enter the Iowa AAU men s basketball tournament inviting representatives for today s 2 p.m. drawing at the Legion of Guardsmen clubrooms. The event runs Feb 12 20 with the winner facing the Midwest Association champion for a national meet bid in Denver. Clarkson Realty of Des Moines defending champion joins 26 entries alongside Brammer Manufacturing Davenport Deep Rock LaMoille and Jerabek s Cedar Rapids.
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Legion of Guardsmen
Denver
Clarkson Realty of
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Brammer Manufacturing
Davenport
Deep Rock
LaMoille
Jerabek’s
Cedar Rapids
Free throw rule sparks debate as season opens
In Eastern Iowa high school circles the 1954 55 one and one bonus rule drew strong opposition and mixed support from coaches who say it changes the game. Despite objections, the season has seen more free throw shooting and higher scores, with upsets helped by reliable foul shots such as Troy Mills 39 38 win over Alburnett where Iona Walton scored 18 points all from free throws.
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Astern
190Wa
Urbana
John Schoenfelder
Iowa
Troy Mills
Alburnett
Troy
Clarence area hoops star compared to Doc Paul rising sophomore Greg Dorseth
Fans compare Greg Dorseth to Norman Doc Paul as Clarence stars in a rebuilding season. Dorseth averages 16.8 points per game helping Clarence finish second in the Wapsie Eight, with Steve Story’s squad posting a 17-5 record and a shifting lineup for 1955-56.
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Doc” Paul
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Lisbon
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Dorseth
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