Badgers Overhaul Michigan in Last Two Seconds
Wisconsin edged Michigan 52 to 51 on a last second foul shot by Exner Menzel. The win, in Ann Arbor, moved Wisconsin seven for eight in the Big Nine and likely clinched the title while Michigan dropped from a second place tie to fourth. Mack Supranowicz led Michigan with 15 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badgers
Michigan
Charles Einstein
Pagerney
INS
Wisconsin
Exner Menzel
Menzel
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ossie Cowles
Wolverine
Indiana
Illinois
Badger
Ilinois
Mack Supranowicz
Iowa retires longtime athletics chief Schroeder at 65
E G Schroeder, Iowa University director of athletics for a decade, will retire July 1 at age 65. He plans to reduce duties and focus on teaching. The transition comes as Iowa eyes postwar expansion amid Big Nine competition and rising costs. Schroeder expects a smoother handover to younger leadership and urges bold, unified future policy across all sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Schroeder
Iowa U
Schroeder
Iowa
Miles
Paterson wins British bantamweight title in seventh round
In Manchester Jackie Paterson of Scotland defeated Johnny King of England in the seventh round to claim the British bantamweight title. In Chicago Bob Satterfield outpointed Willie Moore in their bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
England
Jackie Paterson
Scotland
Johnny King
Chicago
Bob Satterfield
Willie Moore
Sub Guards Sniping Wins For Cyclones Over Huskers
Iowa State, aided by substitute guard John ny Sheperd who scored twice in the final 35 seconds to lift the Cyclones 56 54 past Nebraska before 5 500 fans, moved into third in the Big Six. Ray Wehde led Iowa State with 23 points, while Rod Cox scored 20 for Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Iowa State
Johnny Sheperd
Cyclones
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Sheperd
Ray Wehde
Wehde
Iowans
Rod Cox
Nebraskans
Iowa State Policy Stated by Menze
Iowa State College athletic director Louis Menze announced a policy against buying athletic success while promising top teams through conference rules, cooperation of students faculty and alumni, and strong support for athletes including living conditions employment class scheduling and tutoring. He stressed athletics as part of the college teaching program with three fourths of male students participating in intercollegiate or intramural sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
INS
Iowa State College
Louis Menze
Iowa State
Mike Michalske
Menze
Lip coach Durocher gains Rickey support in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn, Leo Durocher receives a vote of confidence from Boss Branch Rickey of the Dodgers. Durocher, returning to Flatbush, will meet Rickey on Friday for talks about developments with the club. Rickey dismisses California controversy as unrelated to their discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Leo Durocher
Branch Rickey
Brooklyn Dodgers
Durocher
Flatbush
Rickey
California
Leo
Laraine Day
Red Sox Peddle Bagby To Pittsburgh Pirates
Jim Bagby Jr right handed pitcher was purchased from the Boston Red Sox by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates acquired Bagby after other American League teams had placed waivers on him. The price was believed higher than the $10,000 waiver figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
INS
Jim Bagby
Boston Red Sox
Pittsburgh Pirates
Hank Greenberg
Bucs
Bagby
Waterloo West Routs Ramblers 62 41 in Valley clash
West Waterloo strong inside and on the boards as Mason Deibler scores 24 to lift the Wahawks to a 62 41 victory over Cedar Rapids Wilson. Don Harmon leads Wilson with 18 points while Melichar adds 10 for Waterloo’s 17th win in 18 starts and sixth league loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Waterloo
Mason Deibler
West Waterloo
Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Wahawks
Deibler
Don Harmon
Wilson Crew
Ramblers
Vistors
Harmon
Lester Melichar
West
Melichar
Frank Simanovsky
Bob Boots
Bob Bowlsby
Boots
Order Those Tickets For 1947 Iowa Finals At Field House
An Iowa High School Athletic Association note urges fans to buy tickets early for the 1947 boys basketball finals at the University of Iowa Field House March 19 to 22. Only 2,800 of 14,400 seats are reserved. about 11,600 per session are general admission. All orders use first come, first served. all-sessions reserved seats prioritized, then single-session reservations if unsold. Prices vary by session with general admission at $1.00 to $1.20 and reserved seats up to $1.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Fieldhouse
Lyle T. Quinn
The
Iowa
Prep Athletic Association
Daatenthall Hane
Amid Dan Uall
Cage
Paul Brechler
Field House
University of Iowa
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Boone
Young Seeks Olympic Berth Beyond Pro Plans
South Bend Ind INS reports that Buddy Young will sign a pro grid contract but he announced he will retain amateur status to compete in the 1948 Olympics. The former University of Illinois star said he may return to a Chicago-area college next year and left Illinois last month to support his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
INS
Buddy Young
University of Illinois Flash
Chicago
Young
Illinois
Texas Wesleyan Star McNeeley tops 500 point mark
Clifton McNeeley of Texas Wesleyan College surpassed the 500 point milestone as the Rams defeated Abilene Christian 63-49 in Fort Worth. He finished with 29 points, 13 of 13 free throws, lifting his season total to 509 and maintaining the lead over Loyola’s Jim Lacy. The Rams improved to 25 wins in 27 starts and seek a Loyola matchup in Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort ‘Worth
TWC
Loyola
Baltimore
Upper Iowa Luther tilt rescheduled for Feb 15
DECORAH The Iowa conference basketball game between Upper Iowa and Luther has been rescheduled for Saturday Feb 15 at Luther. The Peacocks and Norsemen were originally slated to play Wednesday Feb 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Iowa
Upper Iowa
Luther
Peacocks
Norsemen
Basketball Scores From Various Colleges and Teams
A roundup of college and university basketball results including George Washington 63 over Maryland 48 and Kentucky 81 over Georgia 40. Other noted scores feature Tulane 55 versus Southwestern Louisiana 41, North Carolina State 77 over The Citadel 36, Wake Forest 54 over Virginia Military 44, and Ohio State 75 over Illinois Wesleyan 58.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Maryland
Tulane
Southwestern Louisiana
Kentucky
Georgia
Louisiana Tech
Louisians
Wake Forest
Virginian Miliary
North Carolina State
the Citadel
Washington and Lee
Clemson
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arizona State
Flagstaff
Tempe
Millikin
LSL
Lake Forest
Loras
Luther
Town State
Nebraks
Western Union Gil
Sioux Falls
Washington
St. Louis
Chicago
Western Michigan
Bradley
Denison
Wittenberg
Ohio State
Purdue
Wisconsin
Michigan
North Central
Carthaxe
Illinois Wesleyan
Illinois College
Missouri Valley
Westminster
Deluxe Cabin Bowlers Roll 3025 At Decorah
In Decorah the Deluxe Cabin Court squad from Rochester Minnesota led five man event with 3025. Walter Mundt topped the leaders with 607. In doubles R H Biederman and A P Swenson of Austin Minnesota posted 1291 to win, while E Hallatz and H Haisson of Northwood Minnesota moved to second with 1254. Elevators and Hatcheries of Spring Grove Minnesota moved to second and third as reshuffles continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decorah
Rochester
Minn
Walter Mundt
R. H. Biederman
A. P. Swenson
Austin
E. Hallatz
H. Haisson
Northwood
Spring Grove
Welch Good Bet To Land Purdue Job
Chicago based football moves report shifting Big Nine coaching duties. Welch could replace Cecil Isbell at Purdue as Isbell heads to Baltimore. Crisler may leave Michigan for California. Fesler could take Ohio State. salary figures noted for several posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald B. Healey
Chicago
INS
Big Nine
Michigan
Fritz Crisler
Kentucky routs Georgia 81 to 40 in Lexington
Kentucky's fast-breaking team recovered from a loss to De Paul to dominate Georgia 81-40 in Lexington. The win keeps Kentucky at 22-2 on the season with a seventh straight Southeastern Conference victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Kentucky
de Paul
University of Georgia
IHSAA announces four district wrestling meets this weekend
Boone AP reports the Iowa High School Athletic Association set district wrestling meets for Friday and Saturday in Davenport Council Bluffs Osage and Fort Dodge. The events bring together regional teams seeking advancement to the state tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOONE
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Osage
Fort Dodge
Loras Edges Luther 50 46 In Town Conference Tight Finish
Powerful Loras of Dubuque remains unbeaten in the Town conference with a 50 to 46 win over Luther. Mickey Marty led Loras with 21 points as Luther kept the game close, tying the score four times before the Duhawks pulled away in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Loras
Luther
Duhawks
Norsemen
Western Michigan Upsets Bradley In Overtime Thriller
Western Michigan edged Bradley 67 62 in overtime in Kalamazoo in a major basketball upset. The win showcased WMU’s upset strength and Bradley was unable to secure a late victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradley
Kalamazoo
Mich
Western Michigan
Midwest
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mlinais
Minnesota Ee
Northwestern
Associated Press
Irvin Wisniewski
Boyd McCaslin
Glen Selbo
Red Peppers
Hot Sport
Tait
Columbus
Ohio
Fair Grounds
Paul Hoffman
Jowa
Johnny Jacobs
Jacobs
Towa
Wisconain
McCassin
Cook
Supruowlcz
Roberts
Mills
Elliott
Lautenbach
Harrison
Elio
M. Lautenbach
Selbo
Rehfeldt
Hearlow
Hoffman
Denham
Berberian
Bowen
Anderson
Koempbell
Wells
O Miller
Trump
Mundermanec Butterfield
Piffer
Ezers
Johnston
Butchko
Hustons
Mung Ke
O Weiner Hes
Keith
Bob
Peter Fox Brewing Co
Chicago, Hl
Tampa
Fla
Chas
G. Chuba
Third Street
Nebraska
Retherfordt
Roy Wehde
Poaulsone
Normane Schinger
Myers
Browne
Kirling
Towa State
Retherford
Cox
Schidiger
Cery
Brown
Paulson
Norman
O.K
Red Sox
Waterloo West
I ‘Wilson
Fr ‘Bowlsby
Tosan
Simanovsky
Melichar Grappendorf
Harmon Gradinger
Charipar Utc
Petefish
Fulton Zumer
Nadler
West Aterloo Ae
Bowlsby
Grappendor
Ipsan
Mellchar
Petefis
Nordly and
Shillinglaw
Mou
Phil Seghi
Olympic Berth
Texas Wesleyan
Welch
Crisler
University of California
Wolverines
Earl Blaik
Army
Isbell
Boilermaker
University of Washington
Fesler
Bixler
Buckeyes
Colgate University
Andy Ker
America’s Finest
Cedar Valley
10Th St. SW
Dial
Eighth Street SE
Marty
Estenson
Wareham
Prigz
Pender
Ol Everson
Slattery
Ascham
Lyneche
Rollins
Joyce
Veglahn
Sulilyong
Holmen
Ort Bey
McDowell
Mellom
Jenson
Ulvilden
Sullivan
Vegiahn
Bey
Auto Prag
Franklin
A-1
First Ave
Culvers
Culver Motors
Second Avenue
Cepak Coliseum
Armstrong
Second Ave
Second St
Tony’s
316 Grill
Third Ave
John Beck
Third St SE
Cedar Rapids Gazette Charities, Inc. and
Young Men’s Bureau, Chamber of Commerce
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!