Ampey Captures Fourth Golden Gloves Title at Cedar Rapids
In the 17th Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves at Memorial Coliseum, Jim Ampey of Cedar Rapids claimed his fourth title by stopping Bobby Smith of Marion in the second round, while Aurelio Mendez of Fort Madison edged Leland Waters of Cedar Rapids at 118 pounds. Champions crowned also include Hite, Meier, Krome, Gearhart, Davis, and Marshall. team honors went to Eby's Sporting Goods with Keokuk and Cedar Rapids CIO tying in open division.
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Four Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves champs shine in prep boxing
Jim Ampey, Cedar Rapids 112 118 126 lb titles spans 1949 50 51 and 52, leads four lighter champs with a standout defensive to offensive turn. Other Iowa City and Fort Madison boxers vie for Chicago tourney spots as Cedar RapidsSPORTS notes applaud Ampey Aurelio Mendez and rivals, while St. Wenceslaus Red Hawks show fast break progress under Father Kissling as sectional hopes rise.
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St. Wenceslaus
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Coe Returns Home to Face Chicago Five
Coe college Kohawks host University of Chicago after a month on the road seeking their second win of the season and eighth in school history. The teams meet for the twelfth time with Chicago as the last non-conference opponent. Coe sits tied for sixth in the league after beating Grinnell. Coach Harris Lamb praised improved both defensive and offensive rebounding in the Grinnell game.
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Schrader to Cover Hawks at Purdue and Ohio State
Gazette sports editor Gus Schrader will cover the Hawk eyes games at Purdue Saturday night and Ohio State Monday night. Bob Brooks will broadcast the Purdue game on KCRG 1600. Purdue starts at 7 30 p m and Ohio State at 7 p m Iowa time.
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Two Negro Players Signed by Reds for Burlington Club
The Cincinnati Reds signed Gilbert Jones from Pittsburgh and Jim Summers of Rankin, Pennsylvania, for Burlington in the Three-I League. Jones, 20, is a shortstop and Summers is a pitcher, part of a full working agreement with the Burlington club.
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Smith Agrees Ampey Choice Right One
Little Bobby Smith of Marion was first to back Jim Ampey for the 1952 Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves 126-pound title after Ampey stopped Smith in two. Smith weighed 119 1/4 pounds and said he may move back to 118. Ampey praised his offensive showing, noting the bout as one of his best.
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Riders Hess Cops District Mat Crown
Davenport Blue Devils dominate the district high school wrestling meet at Cor with seven individual titles and 57 points. Bettendorf’s Ron Shirley pins his way to heavyweight title in 3 43, while Cedar Rapids Jim Hess wins 165 pounds with a 6 4 decision over Davenport’s Ron Cross. Clinton is runner up with 21 points. one Davenport grappler fails to qualify for state.
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Record Girls Meet Attendance Sets Iowa Marks
Rodney Chisholm of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union reported 64 sectional tournaments drew 146,461 fans, surpassing 1951’s 130,794. He cited growing interest in girls basketball and good weather. Bloomfield set a single-tournament attendance record with 4,372, surpassing Holstein’s 4,261.
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Colds Weaken Iowa Stars Ahead of Purdue Battle
Iowa gets ready for a Big Ten clash with Purdue as two regulars, Chuck Darling and Deacon Davis, nurse colds. Coach Bucky O'Connor plans to start them while trainer Doyle Alsup monitors recovery. Darling leads Iowa in scoring at 25.3 ppg, with Purdue featuring three 6-8 freshmen but relying on Carl McNulty at center for scoring. The game tips at 8 p.m. in Lafayette before Iowa heads to Ohio State Sunday.
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