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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1947

Page

15

Beloit Goldmen Visit Kohawks In Midwest Clash

Beloit, riding a 17 game win streak, visits Coe to defend a share of the Midwest conference lead. Beloit's Orr and Sudkamp pace the lineup while Coe counter with Grinnell-strong shooters. A win keeps Beloit tied atop the standings as Lawrence and Grinnell loom on the schedule.

Roy McHugh Coegyin Beloit Kohawks Dick Dunkel Coe’s Cee Grinnell Jim Gallagher Jim van Antwerp Jack Faber Kenny Popp Wilbur Gregor Earl Peisner Cornell Goldmen Marquette Carroll Lake Forest Arkansas State Centenary Loyola of the South Tlinois College Chicago James Millikin

Big Nine ineligible cases spark letter on athlete scholastics

A Cedar Rapids man questioned Iowa athlete Wally Ris's ineligibility and compared him with Illinois transfer Perry Moss. Tug Wilson explained war time policy of incompletes and course failures. A reader urged closer faculty coaching contact to monitor scholastic progress and support athletes, noting the athletes deserve care amid heavy sports workloads.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Tug Wilson Big Nine Wally Ris Illinois Perry Moss Tulsa U Tulsa Moss Wilson Ris

Former Iowa Coach To Be Waldorf's Assistant at Cal

Lynn Waldorf, Northwestern coach, left to join California at Berkeley as head coach on a three year contract. He will have sole authority and pick his staff, naming Burt Ingwersen as top assistant. Northwestern plans to name a successor, with Luke Johnson and Chuck Palmer among possible candidates.

Iowa Waldorf Cal Pvanston Lynn “Pappy Northwestern University Monday Evanston Wildcats University of California At Berkeley Frank Wickhorst Golden Bears California Northwestern Ted Payseur Luke Johnson Wildcat Chicago Bears Chuck Palmer Chicago Fenger High School Don Faurot Missouri Gazette Iowa Manufacturing Memorial Coliseum Community House Charles Glover Paul Baker Frank Lea Herman Howard Paul Richardson Roy Lee Junior Bragg George Reed Bob Johnson Johnson

Weekend college basketball schedule across Iowa and region

Iowa and nearby states host a crowded slate this week with matchups including Beloit at Coe and Chicago at Grinnell. Other notable games feature Parsons at Iowa Wesleyan, York at Simpson, Upper Iowa at Loras, Western Union versus Buena Vista, and Drake facing Louis.

Tonight Town Minnesota Beloit Coe Chicago Grinnell Morningside Western Union Buena Vista Augustana St. Ambrose Johnt Jomes Wis Upper Friday. Louis Drake Kinhoma Iowa State Pensacola Nas Luther Central Wartburg Dubnane Penn Washington Indiana Tows Carleton Western Michigan Gen Cornell Ambrose St. Norbert's Iowa

Quakers Edge Collins Radio To Hand First Defeat

In an Industrial league clash Quaker Oats defeated Collins Radio 45 to 41 Sunday night. Wayne Harger led Quaker Oats with 15 points while Chuck Draker scored 16 for Collins Radio. Town Steel posted their first league win 45 to 29 over Fruehaus as Stastny and Donald each tallied 13. Fay Binney top-scored 20 for Penick and Ford in a 53 to 40 win over Cherry Burrell.

Quaker Oats Collins Quakers Wayne Harger Oatmen Chuck Draker Town Steel Fruehaus Steelers Tom Stastly Irv Donald Stastny Donald Penick Ford Cherry Burrell Fay Binney Jim Milke Iowa Steel Collins Radio Wilson's Iowa Manufacturing Feet Cooper Hendryx Draker Blok Hoyle Lash Cimburek McCauley Emerson Presh Zvacek Toms ijHarger Cohrs I Tee Freuhauf Treat Bevel Stastny An . Stas Hagen Condon Wickersham Bae Ore Maranell Bundbere Kemme

Big Nine Hoops Action Sees Wisconsin Idle

Iowa, Minnesota clash in Chicago as six Big Nine teams vie for center-bracket seeding. Indiana hosts Northwestern at Bloomington while Minnesota visits Iowa in Minneapolis and Michigan travels to Purdue. Illinois Indiana Minnesota Michigan still eye possible tie with Wisconsin if the Badgers stumble in remaining games.

Chicago Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan

Barbara Ann Scott Wins World Figure Skating Title

Canadian skater Barbara Ann Scott captured the women’s world figure skating championship in Stockholm. She dominated both compulsory and free skating to win easily. Daphne Walker of England finished second and Gretchen Merrill of Boston took third after a fall cost her the runner-up spot.

Stockholm Ins Barbara Ann Scott Canada Daphne Walker England Gretchen Merrill Boston Merrill

Dodds to Run Mile at AAU Meet in Madison Square Garden

Gil Dodds announced he will compete in the mile at the National AAU track meet in Madison Square Garden next Saturday. Dan Ferris, AAU secretary, said Dodds chose to return to the mile distance, confirming the decision personally.

Gil Dodds New York Nature A.A.U Madison Square Garden Dan Ferris Dodds

Tama Still Leading Iowa Cedar Loop Race

Tama leads the Iowa Cedar Loop with a share of the south half title and needs only to beat Marengo or Montezuma to claim the undisputed crown. Marengo boasts the top league offense at 34.5 points per game while Tama holds the best defense, allowing 20.6 points per game over eight games.

TAMA Marengo Montezuma

Davenport Wrestlers Win District Tourney

Davenport high school captured the district wrestling title with 47 points, Clinton runner up with 27. Maquoketa, Muscatine, Burlington, McKinley of Cedar Rapids and Vinton School for the Blind trailed in order. Clyde Bean earned McKinley’s lone point in the 145-pound class while Van Horne Inde pendents defeated Ladora 73 80. Half-time stood 40 18 with H Thompson Mease and C Thompson sharing scoring honors at 16 points apiece.

Davenport Clinton Davenport High School Maquoketa Muscatine Burlington McKinley Cedar Rapids Vinton School For the Blind Clyde Bean van Horne Ladora van Horne Independents H. Thompson Mease C. Thompson

St Mary's of Iowa City Edges Loras 43 42 In Thriller

St Mary's of Iowa City rallied in the final quarter to defeat Loras 43 to 42 in Dubuque. Scoring 18 points in the last period, St Mary's seized a three point lead in the final seven seconds on Buzz Mottet's field goal, sealing victory as Delaney missed a late free throw. Danny Maher led St Mary's with 20 points, giving them a sixth straight win.

St. Mary’s Iowa City Loras Preps Loras Academy St. Mary's Dubuque Buzz Mottet Delaney Loras St. Mary Danny Maher St. Mary's Cccessorscees

Ruths Hope for Trip To Arizona or Florida

Babe Ruth ponders a possible trip with his wife, splitting time between radio mystery programs and watching the Hudson from his New York home as doctors and fans await next steps. The piece notes Ruth’s condition and public interest in his travel plans, with no firm announcement yet.

New York INS Babe Ruth the Hudson

Patient weighs Florida or Arizona trip for recovery

A patient plans a recuperation visit choosing between Florida and Arizona depending on doctor approval. He is in good spirits and resting comfortably while evaluating options.

Oxford Junction Indees Defeat Cedar Rapids Packers

Five players powered Oxford Junction Indees to a decisive win over the Cedar Rapids Packers as they dominated from start to finish.

Oxford Junction Cedar Rapids

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