Shimek Leads in Cedar Rapids to Wisconsin Field
George Shimek, Cedar Rapids Olympic star, faces a tough senior men field at Manhattan Lake for the state open speed skating championships. Competitors include John Tennant Elgin Illinois DeSwarte LaCrosse Wisconsin Ken Brugger Herbrechtsmter Kenosha and more as 29 races across 11 divisions run from 1:30 p.m. Admission 35 cents.
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Glenn Chadima
Chicago
Evelyn Lee
Cedarpids
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Boone Koch
Ohn E. Fesster
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Harry Harrison
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Clinton Edwards
Gerald Westerman Jefferson
Robert Hassel
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Edward Townsend
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W.R. Wagoner
Ted Liden
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George Eneel
Roland Rieber
David McAlpine
Cedar Tea
Paul Westerman
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Henry Shimek
Raymond Fellows
John
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Helen DeSwarte
Doris Atzing
Dorothy Lehman
Marie Mass
Daven- Berd
Lois Hart
Lois Ioles
Virginia
Tigers Are Certain Of Tri Valley Title
Cedar Falls Tigers edge toward a Tri Valley championship with two Marion losses last week. A win in the final conference game would seal the title regardless of next matchups. Bob Tordik of Wilson leads scoring with 91 points. Standings shown.
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Minton
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Nainte
Roosevelt conquers Davenport in late rally
Roosevelt defeats Davenport 31 to 22 in the fourth quarter surge. Roosevelt used a compact zone to halt Davenport’s short passing while Sample and team defense fueled the late push as Davenport struggled to score after rough nights on the road.
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Rough Riders
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Tom Crabbe
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Towa
Badgers Clip Butler for 59 55 Victory
Wisconsin defeated Butler 59 to 55 as Gene Englund scored 27 points on 12 field goals and three free throws. The Badgers led most of the game with about 6,900 fans watching, despite Butler briefly taking a 47-45 lead in the second half.
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University of Wisconsin Badgers
Butler
Gene Englund
Badgers
Wisconsin
Bill Hamilton
U.S.L.T.A. Tightens Amateur Tennis Rules in 60th Meeting
The U.S. Lawn Tennis Association barred amateurs from receiving travel and living expenses except in eight sanctioned events or selected championships. Hospitality in private homes counts as expenses. Additional rules prohibit pros tied to goods firms from only club championships and ban subsidies like racquets without executive committee consent.
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Seven Teams Start Play In Cedar Rapids Table Tennis League
Seven teams begin play at the Cedar Rapids Table Tennis Association club rooms. League nights run Mondays with open play from 7 to 11 pm. The county tournament is set for February 27 and 28. Lowell Taylor and Elbert E. Beaver at the YMCA supply entry blanks. Monday schedule includes Albert's vs Marion, Wilson vs Independents, Knapp's vs Shadie's, Cherry Burrell vs Bell's.
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World indoor marks fall at Boston A A track meet
Fred Wolcott of Rice Institute set a world indoor record in the 45 yard hurdles in 5.6 seconds as Earle Meadows of Los Angeles vaulted 14 feet 6 1 2 inches. Greg Rice defeated Don Lash in the two mile, while Leslie MacMitchell won the Hunter mile. Harold Davis and Bob Bell highlighted sprints with record pace and MIT set an old record in the 5 4.
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Indiana
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Sam Allen
Oklahoma Baptist
Eddie Dugger
Tufts
Leslie MacMitchell
New York University
Walter Mehl
Wisconsin
John Minski
Missouri
Harold Davis
Salinas
Herb Thompson
Jersey City
Leo Tarrant
Alapane State Teachers College
Thir
Pointers Triumph in Linn County Tourney Final
Center Point rallied in the final four minutes to beat Springville 21 to 19 for the Linn county boys tournament title before a capacity crowd. Cooper led Springville with 13 points while Smith of Center Point added 9.
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Walker to host girls sectional basketball tournament
For the third year in a row Walker's 3 year old high school gym hosts a girls sectional from Wednesday to Saturday. Eleven teams compete including Alburnett Bran don Center Point Central City Coggon Mount Auburn Quasque ton Rowley Troy Mills Urbana and Walker. Winner and runner up advance to the district tournament. Walker is the favorite after winning the Linn county meet and 12 of 14 regular season games. Since 1933 Walker has won two sectional and two county titles under Coach Rita Houlahan.
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Rita Houlahan
Penn Edges Loras 34 31 In Iowa Conference Game
Center Bill Trent led Penn with six field goals as the Quakers rallied from an early 5-0 deficit to defeat Loras 34 to 31 in Dubuque. Penn tied 10-10 after Trent’s fourth basket and then led the rest of the game.
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Eastern Iowa Basketball Finals and Consolation Scores at Multiple Venues
In Tama County Traer finals Tama 42 Gorwin 18 with Dysart 31 Traer 29 in Consolation. At Olin Oxford Junction led 24 half to 13 and Olin 20 Hish for Olin Rohwedder. Benhert 14 Consolation De Martelle 2 Wroming 31 half 11 Martelle lead with Wreming and High for Martelle. Wyoming Zichorn 8 at Dundee Delaware County Iris tournament Beeps and Beatin noted with points and Bee names.
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Jones County
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Monsignor Molloy Praises Boxing Role In C Y O Program
Monsignor John M. Molloy of Immaculate Conception Church discusses boxing in the Chicago Catholic Youth Organization and its spread to Cedar Rapids. He built the gym ring, notes boxing develops character and sportsmanship, and supports making boxing part of youth sports nationwide.
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C.Y.O
Immaculate Concentinn Church
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Chicago
Golden Gloves
Cedar Rapids
Ace Keglers Post Ogores In Tourney
In a busy bowling day five local squads joined the field, as Smiths City Club of Des Moines posted 2802 in the team event and Jim Slater led with a 608 series. Russ Bennett of Dubuque topped singles with 649, while Cedar Rapids pairs Gearhart and Stanek claimed 1190 for second in doubles.
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Waterloo
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Mason City
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Women Bowlers Open Meet Opens With 48 Teams Competing
In the tenth annual women's state bowling tournament at Lincoln alleys Cedar Rapids led by Armstrong A with a 2244 team score as Waterloo Duos Everett and Kalinich posted 854 in class A doubles. Lincoln Alleys took second with 2225 followed by Manns Sporting Goods and War Eagle Alleys. Vera Mack led class B singles with 378 and Ann Kalinich paced class A singles with 505. Cedar Rapids teams also topped class C with Red Crown Recreation scoring 1866.
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Waterloo
Jerry Hanson
Alyce Phillips
Cedar Rapids
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Sioux City
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Golden Gloves North East Iowa Final Eliminations
The piece notes Cedar Rapids hosting final Golden Gloves eliminations with eight champions set to compete in Chicago. It cites rising show costs and calls for gate receipts to fund charities, praising strong local boxing talent and overall amateur sport interest in northeast Iowa.
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Lowden Girls Sectional Pairings Set For Feb Tournament
The Lowden girls basketball sectional will run February 12 to 15 in the Lowden school gym. Pairings list Bennett versus Ely on Wednesday at 7 30, Lowden against Springdale at 8 45, Clarence versus Lisbon on Thursday at 7 30, and Mecha ne svills versus Stanwood at 8 45. Tournament officials include K L Benner of Davenport and C D Hileman of Cedar Rapids with Henry Ruprecht as referee, Richard Smith as scorer, and Margaret Dingenan as hostess.
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Loras Beats Anamosa 24 to 15 on Home Court
Loras academy posted a 24 to 15 victory over Anamosa high on the Loras college court. The win reflects the team's improving form as they held Anamosa to a low scoring output in Dubuque.
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