College Basketball Results Across Conferences
In Big Seven action Xancias led Missouri 55 to 37. Ambrose defeated arsons 79 to 46. Moningside beat Westmar 69 to 48. Augustana SD triumphed over South Dakota 62 to 58. Creighton overwhelmed Maryville 83 to 29. Columbia fell to Harvard 638 to 58. Manhattan lost to Stews 55 to 48. Rhode Island State beat Protestant 81 to 74. Montclair State defeated St Peters 3 to 51. Queens hung 58. Allegheny topped paracete Tech 82 to 42. Waynesburg beat Bethany 838 to 68. Connecticut defeated New Hampshire 62 to 48. American University won 63 to 47 over Loyola Baltimore. Franklin College and others posted varied scores across regions.
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Hettrick Aims for 13 More Points to Set Valley Record
Gene Hettrick of Iowa City needs 13 points against Clinton and Franklin to break Mississippi Valley scoring mark of 237 set last year. He has 225 in 11 games this season and the Little Hawks host Clinton Friday and play Franklin Saturday.
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Tag Grappling On Galento Mat Show
Memorial coliseum hosts a two team tag grappling night on the Galento card with Art Bull and Sonny Kurgis against Walter Sirois and Pete Barty in a four man opening match. Bull and Sirois lead, then a two of three fall tag finale with a 90 minute cap follows. The main event pits Galento against Ray as the 8 30 p.m. first bell opens.
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Williamson Will Pick Rides Soon
CHICAGO AP Jivan Red Williamson新 Wisconsin football coach said he would name four Badger assistants within a week. He was introduced to the Chicago Football Writers by his predecessor and Wisconsin athletic director Harry Stuhldreher. He noted the plan depends on 33 returning lettermen and quipped about lacking a Johnny Lujack to guide his quarterback duties.
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Quaker Oats and Wesleyan Girls Win in Tourney
In the independent girls basketball tourney Quaker Oats defeated London Indees 52 32 led by Lucy Kurt with 25 points. Wesleyan edged Wilson and Company 42 31 behind Ruth Richie who scored 23.
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America’s No 1 Dog Champion to Boxer
In New York at the 73rd Westminster Kennel Club show, Ch Mazelaine’s Zizaric Brandy, a three year old boxer owned by John Phelps Wagner of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, defeated other breed champions to win best in show and join Ch Warlord of Mazelaine as the only boxers to achieve the honor, following Warlord’s 1947 win.
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John Phelps Wagner
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Holmes Resigns as East Moline Coach
East Moline Ill Ray Holmes resigned Tuesday as football coach at East Moline high school and will devote full time to the athletic director job. Assistant coach John Wrenn, a former guard on Illinois Rose Bowl team in 1946, is likely to take over the football duties. Holmes coached 19 years.
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Tutor Matmen Host Friday Match vs Nebraska
Iowa Teachers gym in Cedar Falls hosts a Friday wrestling meet where top Midwest stars compete as Nebraska brings its strong squad to challenge undefeated Coach Dave McCuskey’s matmen.
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Midwest
Iowa Teachers Gym
Nebraska
Dave McCuskey
Postville Honors 200 At Banquet For Athletes
Two hundred persons attended a banquet honoring Postville high school athletes, including 30 athletes and coaches, at the Odd Fellows lodge Tuesday night.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Marion Indians Clinch Wamac Title With 55-31 Win
Marion defeated Manchester 55-31 to capture the Wamac basketball title for the second straight year. Led by 19 points from Jack King and Lloyd Olmstead, the Indians surged after halftime to pull away, while Manchester struggled to rebound. Marion wraps up regular season at Monticello.
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Marion
Manchester Five
Indians
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Mayhawks
Walt Kinch
Jack King
Lloyd Olmstead
King
Barrie Gable
Marlon
Ted Ortberg
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Monticello
Frank McLeod
Marion Sophs
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Boxing Fight Results Mixed Draws and KO Upsets Across US
In Buffalo New York Ray Susar Robin and Brimm fought to a draw at 8 rounds while Angele Davis posted a split result in California. Raul Campos and Vincent Cillavicencio earned KO wins in Mexico City and Stony Point New York with several bouts showcasing varied outcomes.
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Ray ‘‘Susar" Robin
New York
Brimm
Drew
Angele Davis
Oa Apd
Calif
Sugar Held to Draw by Brimm in Buffalo Bout
Ray Sugar Robinson weighed 153 1/2 pounds and fought to a 10 round draw with Henry Brimm in a non-title middleweight tilt. Brimm, 156 1/2 pounds, scored clean lefts and had Robinson groggy in the sixth and tenth rounds before the bell saved the champion.
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Henry Brimm
Brimm
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Honus Wagner Nears 75 Signs for 49 With Pirates
Honus Wagner, the oldest coach in the major leagues, will join the Pittsburgh Pirates on opening day but miss spring training. He signed his 38th National League contract and will observe his 75th birthday February 24 while recovering from influenza in Pittsburgh.
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Honus Wagner
Pittsburgh Pirates
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London 1948 Olympics Profit Tops One Hundred Nineteen Thousand
Lord Burghley’s committee reports a net profit of 119400 from the 1948 Games in London. Gross receipts reach 2399400 from 1247283 spectators with expenses at 2280000 and one liquidation cost. The net goes to the British Olympic Association for amateur sports bodies in England.
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Lord Burghley
British Olympic Association
England
Iowa JV to Play Washington JC Before Wisconsin Game
Iowa's junior varsity team, fresh off three wins in four games, will face Washington junior college in a preliminary here Saturday. The game starts at 5:45 pm.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Washington Junior College
Hornets name Lopatka business manager
The Chicago Hornets of the All America Football Conference appointed Arthur J. Lopatka as club business manager. Lopatka is a former St. Louis Cardinal pitcher and Philadelphia Phillies veteran.
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Chicago Hornets
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Jefferson Shines as Southwest Iowa Basketball Contenders
Jefferson of Council Bluffs leads Southwest Iowa Class AA outlook with a 3-loss record after losses to Benson, Estherville, and Creighton Prep. Shenandoah dominates with ten straight in Hawkeye Seven. Massena and Braddyville impress with streaks and sharp shooting. Jamaica and Mondamin also show form as strong Class B contenders.
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Harrison County
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Philadelphia bowler leads ABC on 688
Emanuel Weimer of Philadelphia grabbed the singles lead at the ABC world championships with a 688, one pin ahead of Hank Lauman of Los Angeles. George Foster of Chicago stood third at 666 as the event shifted through Atlantic City. Joe Van Winkle led the all events with 1,872, while Edwin Appele and Zeke Tody of Detroit topped the two man division at 1,225.
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W. Va
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