Red Peppers By Gus Schrader
Cedar Rapids notes on Cubs spring training shifts from 1953 to 1955 place training at Lafayette Louisiana and raise questions about field space and scheduling. The piece notes players from Des Moines Macon Burlington and three other Cubs farm clubs may train there and mentions a return to boxing news and Olympic prospects for 1956 and 1960.
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Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Blackwell
Okla
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New Orleans
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Colleges May Adopt 24-Second Rule From Pro Basketball
New York AP report notes colleges weigh the 24 second shot clock and a 12 foot foul line as part of pro styles after television viewing. Joe Lapchick and Manhattan’s Ken Norton support the move citing fewer fouls and faster play, with approval from Oklahoma’s Bruce Drake.
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NEW York
Joe Lapchick
New York Knickerbockers
Bruce Drake
University of Oklahoma
Rules Makers Gather in Kansas City After Finals
After the NCAA basketball finals on March 19 in Kansas City, rules makers convene to discuss changes and future oversight. The gathering signals forthcoming adjustments to governance and competition procedures.
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Kansas City
Terre Haute Considers 1955 Three I League Status
Terre Haute plans a mass meeting at the Terre Haute house hotel to decide its 1955 Three I league status. Mayor Ralph Tucker would lead a local baseball group if fans show strong support and financial backing. officials from the Three I league and local clubs attended the prior meeting, with negotiation hints of a Detroit Tigers agreement if plans proceed.
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Gazette
Terre Haute
Ind
Terre Haute House
Ralph Tucker
Tucker
Bob Nesbit
Terre Haute Tribune-Star
Terredaute
Detroit Tigers
German welterweight Siegfried Burrow set for Milwaukee clash
Chicago boxing writer notes Siegfried Burrow, a rising German welterweight, will arrive within two weeks and is scheduled to appear on March 1 at the Milwaukee arena card. The report highlights the young challenger’s impending U S debut and the event date in Milwaukee.
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Siegfried Burrow
United States
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Minnesota Triumphs Over Ohio State 82-56 in Big Ten Tilt
Minnesota shifted into first place with an 82-56 win over Ohio State as Dick Garmaker led with 27 points, Chuck Mencel added 18 and Bill Simonovich 14. Illinois edged Michigan 81-80 in a tense finale, Indiana beat Wisconsin 65-58, and Michigan State defeated Notre Dame 93-79 in a nonconference game. Don Schlundt of Indiana surpassed 2,000 career points with 20 in the win.
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Iller
Osier Lindsley
Tis Encelreeman
Noack Hanson
Millard Snyder
Keeling Grove
Shoelace gag shines then daylights in New York boxing bout
New York AP reports Milo Savage used a shoestring gag on Holly Mims at St. Nicholas Arena but lost on points after judges favored Mims. Mims weighed 157+1?4 pounds and Savage 160+1?4 pounds. Chico Vejar defeated Joe Klein by unanimous decision in Brooklyn, Vejar stopping at 10 rounds.
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St. Nicholas Arena
Tony Rossi
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Joe Angello
Deci
Chico Vejar
Joe Klein
Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn
Vejar
Klein
Greyhounds Oust St Patrick's 88 58 At Marion
Marion High School's JC team, led by Jim Maher and Dick Cummins, defeated St Patrick's 88 58 in the opening game of a four team tournament. Cummins scored 21 and Maher 28 as JC pulled away early, while coach Bob Jennings used six regulars across three quarters. The victory sets up Marion vs McKinley for the sectional berth.
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Carl Franks
Marion
St. Patrick's
Immaculate Conception
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J.C
Ron Altenberg
Geri Smith
Darell Failor
Larry Brooks
Dallas Fairley
Jerry Cox
Don Sulthoff
McKinley
Bob Jennings
Les Hipple
Earl Klinzman
Greyhounds
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jBob
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Kentucky Wins Spark SEC Lead as Mississippi State Falls
Baron Adolph Rupp's Kentucky Wildcats grab first place in the Southeastern Conference after a 61-56 comeback win over Mississippi State. Vanderbilt beat Alabama 78-57, while Georgia Tech edged Auburn 76-67. Marquette extended its wins to 17 with an 88-77 victory over Creighton.
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Kohawks ride Coe surge to third in Midwest standings
Balancing scoring and stout defense boosts Coe as five players pace Kohawks in recent five wins. Dave Etienne leads scoring, followed by Al Dimond and Bill Beyer, while Coach Tommy Thomson emphasizes defense to win with balanced output. Next game hosts Knox after Lawrence upset.
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Jerabek's Will Play Sunday in Tourney
Jerabek's of Cedar Rapids drew a bye from the Marshalltown state tournament pairings but will play Charles City Sunday at 7 p.m. The winner advances to face Iowa City Joe's or Davenport Palmer's in the second round.
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Collins Radio Re-enters M J League for Baseball Return
Collins Radio will field a team in the M J league this season for the first time since 1947, reviving Cedar Rapids area baseball. Harry Berg will represent the firm on the league board while a field manager is yet unnamed as a meeting is planned for next week.
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Cedar Rapids
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Italy
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Arends
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Gus Schrader
M-1
Harry Berg
M-1 League Board of Control
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