15 State Finalists Still in Girls' Cage Running Wier Slated for Early Action
DES MOINES AP The girls sectional high school basketball tournaments reach the semi finals Friday with top contenders still in the running for the state title. Wiota the 1944 champion meets Adair after a bye, while Steamboat Rock and Verdelle Schuneman lead scoring in a 72 13 victory over Albion. Major teams include Marengo Lenox Farmington Hartley Monmouth Wyoming and Center Township Grover among others with Monmouth scoring 39 25 over Oxford Jet and Hartley edged 31 27 by Melvin. The field also features many sectional winners across Norway Coggon Monona Lansing Wilton Junction Calmar North English and other sites.
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DES Moines
Wiota
Adair
Steamboat Rock
Iowa
Albion
Conrad
Verdelle Schuneman
Seymour
Garden Grove
Lamont
Greeley
Marengo
Lenox
Farmington
Center Township
Grover
Swaledale
Alleman
Hartley
Melvin
Y Church League Scores Report This Week
The church league saw boys games played this week with several tight scores. Key performances came from standout players across teams with mixed results, highlighting ongoing standings changes and competitive spirit.
Prep Cage Scores and Halftimes Across Area
Weighed by a string of high and low scorers, the report tracks many games to halftime. Luther leads Y Leaders 26 to 16 with Thouss 17 for losers and Shirley Hiltorunner each at eight. Shellsburg tops Center Point 45 to 2, with Snodgrass at halftime high. Parnell edges Millersburg 48 to 28, Duity tops Shaul, and Westminster leads First Reformed 36 to 6 at halftime.
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First Lutheran
Luther
Thouss
Shirley
Hiltorunner
Central Park
Hellenic
Drohman
Shellsburg
Ens
Rover i
First Presbyterian
Beare Bt
Matt Presbyterian
Parnell
Cornwell
Wah
Millersburg
Schmidt
High Duity Anterst Lutheran
Trinity
High Shaul Ia
Tee Dol Apnea Mail
Dutheten Sae
Peintty
Wane
High Blake Piatt
Westminster
First Reformed
Reformed
Lang
Rp Ee
Drake
Legion Seeks Dodger Club Purchase by Brooklyn Legion
The Brooklyn American Legion, led by Commander Lawrence E Wiseman, aims to buy the Dodgers NL club and would deposit 50000 now if the team provides current year and prior financial statements to a Legion committee. Dodgers reps did not attend the meeting, and approval from Brooklyn Trust Co. may be needed. The stock majority is held by Ebbets heirs amid long running litigation.
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New York
Brooklyn American Legion
Dodger
National League Baseball Club
Lawrence E. Wiseman
Legion
The
Wiseman
Dodgers
Brooklyn Trust Co
Ebbets
New Yorker Bowls 1600 to lead Petersen Classic
Frank Van Dalen of Niagara Falls New York rolled 185 212 205 190 187 175 222 and 224 to post a 1600 series and topple Charles Boehm of Highland Park Michigan in the Pee sen individual classic in Chicago. Van Dalen a 41 year old member of the 1935 ABC champion team broke a four day stalemate and moved into the lead as the field chased a 43 200 prize.
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Chicago
Frank van Dalen
Niagara Falls
N. Y
van Dalen
A.B.C
Charles Boehm
Highland Park
Mich
Defense Feature In Iowa Mfg Allied Triumph
The Iowa Manufacturing Girls defeated LaPlant 16-12 in Allied Industrial Basketball at the Quaker gym with strong defense. Wilson's team beat the Quaker girls 29-12 on double star play by Hotz and Paulsen, while Quaker boys defeated Iowa Engineering 35-23 led by Howe with 11 points.
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Iowa Manufacturing Girls
LaPlant
Quaker Gym
Wilson
Quaker Girls
Hotz
Paulsen
Quaker Boys
Howe
Iowa Engineering
Brown Signs Pros Offer For Cleveland Franchise
Lt. Paul Brown, famed for Ohio State and Great Lakes roles, resigns to coach and run a Cleveland All-America Conference team. He signs a five year contract reportedly worth over 15,000 annually. club to operate after his navy leave, name to be chosen by Brown. Ohio State will promote Carroll Widdoes to head coach.
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Cleveland
Paul Brown
Ohio State
Great Lakes
Brown
Arthur McBride
Ohio City
McBride
Navy
Carroll Widdoes
Buckeyes
Widdoes
Massillon
Ohio
High School
Pros Open New Orleans Open Faces Tough Park Layout
In New Orleans the $5000 New Orleans Open tees off with pros facing a park course scarred by recent rains. Byron Nelson leads as favorite though he has yet to win this title in six attempts. Sammy Byrd is doubtful due to an arm injury, while Sam Sneed shows strong form in pre-tournament rounds. Harold MecSpaden shot 67, five under, in the pro am.
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New Orleans
Sammy Byrd
Detroit
Corpus Christi
Texas
Sam Sneed
Harold
Jug) MecSpaden
Sanford
I Sinkwich to Return to Military Service Third Time
Detroit Lions running back Frankie Sinkwich prepared to return to army service for the third time after two prior medical discharges. Induction results await final clearance at Columbus Ohio, following a Thursday screening in Cleveland. He previously served in the marine corps and merchant marine, each ending with discharge due to health and foot issues.
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Cleveland
Frankie Sinkwich
Detroit Lions
Sinkwich
Columbus
Ohio
Marine Corps
Merchant Marine
College Wrestling and Pro Rasslin Debate Draws Gazette Letter
Vance McCray argues college wrestling lacks same gate appeal as pro events while Henry Miller recalls Iowa State mat shows. The piece notes fan perceptions across conferences, cites Big Six and Big Ten stalls, and praises Iowa’s Danner despite his arthritic back.
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Vance McCray
Rasslin
Henry Miller
Iowa State
Gazette
The
Coe
Miller
Cornell
Dick Barker
Basketball Scores From The Associated Press East Region
A collage of college and service team results from the East and Midwest regions, listing scores for Navy Pier Canisius Patterson and others. Notable bouts include high school and college games with varied outcomes, plus professional boxing results from Philadelphia Camden and Miami with listed knockouts and rounds.
Four Begin to Line Up Field For Czar Post
A four man MLB committee began surveying the field to prepare a slate of candidates for the high Commissioner post. The group, with both American and National League representation, aims to name the new head as soon as practical after telegraphic consultations with other club owners.
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Czar
New York
Friday Cedar Rapids High School Basketball Schedule Card
The Friday line up lists Roosevelt at Wilson Sophomores at 7 by Roosevelt and Wilson with varsity at 8 15. P m St Pats at St Wenceslaus, Davenport at McKinley, Iowa City at Franklin Sophomores 7 and varsity 8 15. Springville at 1 C Reserves 7 00 varsity 8 15. Carleton at Coe varsity 8 00. In YMCA Commercial league Class B games 6 30 Iowa Manufacturing versus Universal 7 30 Calling versus Y Dorm Colonial bye. Class A 8 30 Armstrong vs Beck 9 30 Keystone vs LaPlant.
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Roosevelt
Wilson
Sophs
Pe. Pat's
St. Wenceslaus
Pepavenport
McKinley
Iowa City
Franklin—Sophs
Springville
1. C
Carleton
Coe
Iowa Manufacturing
Committee sets candidate pool with fitness focus
The committee is empowered to call a meeting to vote on top candidates and must establish a list of not fewer than three or more than five. They will not contact any candidate about availability and will evaluate solely on fitness for the job.
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Legion Seeks Dodger Club
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