Topeka To Remain In Western League Despite Lincoln Bid
Des Moines meeting of Western baseball league officials decided Topeka Kansans will stay in the circuit for the coming year. Lincoln representatives offered only passive backing and did not pursue purchasing the Kaws. Larry Harlan of Lincoln agreed to underwrite Topeka’s obligations to ensure funds, while a proposed 126 game schedule was rejected and will be redrafted. Shaughnessy playoff format approved for pennant and title games.
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Shaughnessy
Cornell Matmen Defeat Michigan State 17 to 13
Cornell of Iowa edged Michigan State 17 to 13 in East Lansing in a dual meet. Five of eight matches went to decisions with two falls for Cornell and two Falls for Michigan State plus one heavyweight fall. Notable results include Bunch a Cornell fall at 175 and Reavey of MSU scoring heavyweight fall over Frye.
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McDevitt
Bunch
Broome
Reavery
Optimistic Iowa Cage Coach Sees Peak Against Ohio State Indiana
IO WA basketball coach Rollie Williams remains optimistic despite a three game skid. He expects the Hawkeyes to peak against Ohio State on Saturday and Indiana on Monday after adjusting defense to counter Ohio State’s revised attack. The team heads to Columbus Friday for the Buckeyes game then Bloomington for the Hoosiers.
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Anamosa Defeats West Liberty 26-22 In Tight Clash
West Liberty carried an early five point edge but Anamosa surged to a 26-22 victory. Weiderman and Merson contributed key baskets and Lazio added a late free throw to level four quarters. Jed led Anamosa at halftime with 14-12.
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Cornell Set to Clash With Iowa State Teachers Five
Cornell plays its final non conference basketball game of the season at Mount Vernon hosting Iowa State Teachers College. The Purple beat Coe earlier and coach Burt O Connor may start Underwood at forward with Still or Fink, while Aidon Coffman aims for a top season ending performance. Berve, Birkhahn, Laughlin, Kautz, Cline and Novak may see action for Cornell.
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Iowa State Teachers College
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Cornellians
Cedar Falls
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O’connor
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O'Connor
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Birkhahn
Laughlin
Kautz
Cline
Novak
Purple Squad
High School Basketball Scores From Several Cities
Toledo defeated Garwin 27 to 22 with Wise eight points and Ward seven as Toledo led at home. Garwin’s LaFevre scored seven. Toledo reserves beat Garwin reserves 10 to 4. Newhall hosts amateur tournament Feb 27 to Mar 3 with cash prizes, trophies, and medals. finals Sunday Mar 3. Edgewood doubleheader: seventh and eighth graders 9 to 7, varsity 24 to 20. Remling 15 for Lamont, Wiltse 9 for Edgewood. Williamsburg beat North English 45 to 6. Williamsburg seconds 22 to 9. O’Neil 12 for Williamsburg. Delhi won two games over Buck Creek 39-19 and 14-12. Delta 18-16 loss to Hedrick.
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Newhall
Edgewood
Lamont
Remling
Wiltse
Arlington
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Williamsburg
Williamsburg High
O'Neil
Delhi
Buck Creek
Stanwood Tops Mechanicsville 38 to 19 in Boys Clash
Stanwood high school beat Mechanicsville 38 19 as the Bullets struggled on offense. The double header with Grand Mound teams is slated for Friday evening at Stanwood.
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Stanwood
Stanwood High School
Mechanicsville High School
Grand Mound
Muddy Start For Agua Caliente Golf Sweepstakes
Agua Caliente Mex featured the Agua Caliente golf sweepstakes with about 200 players braving mud and winter rules. Favorites include Denny Shute, former British Open champion, Harry Cooper who shot 69 at Oakmont in rain, and Ray Mangrum of Hollywood.
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Denny Shute
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Ray Mangrum
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Blairstown Falls to Shellsburg in Hard Fought Match
Blairstown high school lost to Shellsburg 23-17 with Shellsburg leading 13-12 at halftime. The Shellsburg seconds beat Blairstown seconds 21-15. Blairstown alumni also fell to Belle Plaine alumni 31-27.
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Dean Armstrong
Victor
Blairstown
Shellsburg High
Shellsburg
Bennett tops Wheatland in trio of games at Wheatland
Wheatland basketball teams suffered losses to Bennett here Tuesday. Boys first team 39 to 24, girls 30 to 20, second boys 27 to 7. Lost Nation will visit Friday night for another game.
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Conroy High School
Millersburg
Parnell
Marengo
Wheatland
Bennett
Dufty Returns to Operate Gamble Agency Store
Marengo Horton A Dick Dufty resumes leadership of the local Gamble agency, succeeding the late A L Hardman of Williamsburg who was buried Sunday at Greene. Dufty, a University of Idaho alumnus, has prior experience with the Marshalltown Gamble chain, and the Iowa City area could see another Gamble store if a rival chain opens nearby.
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Dick” Dufty
Gamble Agency
A. L. Hardman
Williamsburg
Greene Sunday
Mr. Dufty
University of Idaho
Marshalltown Gamble
Iowa City
Iowa News in Brief Highlights Local Obituaries
Sigourney area Carl Pilkington dies after pneumonia illness at home. Marengo burial for 2 year old Charles Buswell after three week illness. intestinal nephritis listed. Stanwood East ern Stars hold annual school and initiation. West Branch Samuel Holland dies. served in Spanish American War and long West Branch resident. Waukon county bids awarded for dynamite to cement and lubricants. delinquent tax sale raises 3131.50. Ossian Knights of Columbus honor five 25-year members. Ossian play Marys Castle in the Air set for Feb 14. Waukon reemployment chief Edgar Morstad named to post. Manchester judge rules in Nieman school attendance case.
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Mineral Springs Hospital
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Morning Sun
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Lettle Temple
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Urbana
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Merle
Thomas
Pacific Junction
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Board of Supervisors
Allamakee County
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Postville
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H. J. Ettledorf
Theodore Fleischer
L. A. Meyer
John J. McManus
Mary’s Castle
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Mae Gerleman
Gladys Becker
Marcel
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