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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1947

Page

7

Wisconsin Rallies To Beat Northwestern For Big Nine Lead

Wisconsin overcame a 27-24 halftime deficit to defeat Northwestern 54-42 at Chicago Stadium. After Ben Schadler left the game in the second half, Bob Cook sparked the Badgers with 10 of his 15 points in the final period, leaving Wisconsin needing one win in three games to secure at least a share of the title.

Chicago Wisconsin Northwestern Chicago Stadium Fighting Wildcats Ben Schadler Bob Cook Badgers Cook

Loras tops Iowa Preflight 59 43 without Marty

Loras college defeated Iowa Preflight 59 to 43 on Saturday night in Ottumwa, aided by injuries to Mickey Marty. Loras led 27-18 at halftime as players like Freilicht, Knipsheild, and Joyce stepped up while Preflight missed multiple free throws.

Ottumwa Loras College Mickey Marty Simpson Iowa Duhawks Loras Freflieht Pender Johnson Knipshhield Doll Aoo Wareham Blattery Cheshire Joyce Perkins Moranr Foster Lynch Pstty Cood Sullivar SlDrieve Powell Youngstrom Davis Slattery Santis Drieve

Golden Gloves Week Opens in Cedar Rapids Coliseum

The 1947 Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves begins Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Memorial coliseum with boxing through Friday night finals. Winners in eight divisions form Cedar Rapids team for the Chicago Tournament of Champions starting Monday Feb 24. Top amateurs from Des Moines Forest City Fort Dodge Boone Waterloo Oska loosa Ottumwa Iowa City Keokuk Dubuque Cascade Anamosa Maquoketa North English and Cedar Rapids enter. The V F W backs the team with expenses paid for those advancing to Chicago. Distinguished judges and veteran referees, including Alex Fidler, will oversee bouts and trophies Beck for outstanding fighter and Armstrong for sportsmanship. Many star and dark horse entrants loom, with a large field from Ottumwa Forest City Dubuque and other cities.

Memorial Coliseum Cedar Rapids Chicago Des Moines Forest City Fort Dodge Boone Waterloo Oskaloosa Ottumwa Iowa City Keokuk Dubuque Cascade Anamosa Maquoketa North English Cedar Rapids V.F.W Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves Vets Club Fryrear Speck Collogan Bob Gillam Dave Elderkin Tommy Caldwell Larry Condon Slingwise Alex Fidler Beck Armstrong Golden Gloves al Meier Lyle Seydel Dave Linder Bobby Carew Chet Gralund Dave Dodge Bob Behrens Bill Mason Mel Barber Leroy Lee Frankie Lee Tommy Gavin Joe Joslyn John Corky Roger Welty Dan Twachtsman Dean Housel Ottumwa Navy Ottumwa City Laader Doc Pedigo Roadside San Pedro Calif George Bourland Bourland Claude Ellison Bobby Tate Other Green Billy Cornwall California Johnny Fryrear Ralph Hayes Lenox Ralph Art John George Earl Carr Don Emery Red Sabers Jack Dempsey Sabers Fryyear Bougainville Red Camp Grant Max Klemm Central City Max Big Lawrence Gatzer Lawrence

Big Nine and Midwest Scores Across Conferences

Basketball scores from many conferences show Michigan 50, Illinois 41, Indiana 40. Ohio State 46 versus Michigan State, Wisconsin 2 over Northwestern, Minnesota 81 over Purdue 69. Midwest and Iowa conferences list Beloit 73 over Cornell 62, Huron 46 over Buena Vista 40, Loras 59 over Towa Preflight 43, Simpson 79 over Wartburg, Luther 40 over Upper Iowa 26. Other results include Central Michigan 72 over Kalamazoo 64, Indiana State Teachers 70 over Western Michigan 57, DePauw 60 over Muhlenberg 81, Valparaiso 65 over Baldwin-Wallace 81, Army 45 over Navy 43, Princeton 49 over Yale 53, Duke 14 over Georgia Tech 14, Tennessee 46 over Kentucky 0, LSU 76 over Auburn 53.

BIG Nine Iown Michigan Illinols Indiana Ohio State Michigan State Wisconsin Northwestern Minnesota Purdue Kansas Nebraska Midwest Coe Midwest Capital Melderbere AR St. Louis U Hulsa Bowlie Green Central Michigan E OH Teledo Kalamazoo George Williams Mlinois Tech Indiana State Teachers Western Michigan Hamline Loyola Ilinois Wesleyan Lake Forest Millikin Southern Hi Normal Ohio Wesleyan Xavier Seer Dakota State South Dakota Gustavus Adolphus St. Olaf DePaul Bradley Augsbure Macalester Butler Joseph's Muhlenberg Valparaiso Baldwin-Wallace Case Western Reserve Wayne al Columbia Cornell Navy Penn State Army Princeton Villanova Dartmouth Yale Ai Washington & Lee of Willam Mary Syracuse Colgate Canisius CCNY Westminster Carnesle Tech

Coe Kohawks topple Grinnell 51 39 in home clash

Coe College Kohawks beat Grinnell Pioneers 51 39 on the Coe court to improve to 4 3 in the Midwest conference. Van Antwerp led with 16 points, supported by Calagney 15 and Faber, as Grinnell struggled to keep pace. The game featured chaotic moments and a late Kohawks surge to seal the win.

Carl Kane Coe College Kohawks Grinnell Pioneers Coe Court Grinnell Ben Douglas Kenny Popp Coe Wilbur Gregor Jack Faber Gallagher van Antwerp Kohawks Caulagney Faber Cee Gregor Popp Craber Engeman Kinnell Henry Vanstrum Pelsner Kaufman McMurray Saun Bob Austin John Fuhrman

Golden Gloves memories bolster Cedar Rapids week show

Longtime promoter George Bourland sends warm wishes from San Pedro for Golden Gloves week in Cedar Rapids. The piece recalls legendary fighters and colorful corners from early Gloves history, praising notable athletes from Dubuque Lenox and Iowa City while hinting at a present night of boxing and a report from Los Angeles.

Hawks Cup Upset Beats Michigan 55 46 at Home

In a home debut after five straight road losses, the Hawks defeated Michigan 55 to 46. Dick Ives ignited Iowa with a five point blitz late in the first half, while Herb Wilkinson led the Hawks with 13 points including four field goals and five free throws. Michigan star Mack Supranowicz matched that total, as twelve ties showcased a tight game.

Owa City Dick Ives Diagonal Iowa Hawks Herb Wilkinson Bill Roberts Herb Mack Supranowicz Michigan Wolverines

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