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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1955

Page

26

Gophers Battle Michigan in Key Saturday Showdown

Michigan meets Big Ten leader Minnesota in a nationally televised game Saturday afternoon led by Ron Kramer and Dick Garmaker. The contest caps a weekend of action as Minnesota chases its first conference crown in 18 years with a 8-2 league record and strong support from a deep roster.

Gophers Michigan Cornell John Barbour Ann Arbor Mich Cap Minnesota Ron Kramer Dick Garmaker Kramer Averam Garmaker Eden Purdue Northwestern

Souchak Sets Open Record With 60 At Texas Open

Dur ham's Mike Souchak shot a 60 at the Brackenridge Park course to lead the Texas Open. He tied the 18 hole scoring mark and set a back nine record as Freddie Haas and John Barnum chased with strong starts. Souchak credited superb putting and used 25 putts on 18 greens.

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Basketball Fight Results Reported Across Cities

The fragmentary report lists boxing style style terms and names like Liero Sates Monterres and Charlita Salas alongside places Los Angeles and New York. It mentions Tommy Aurricane Jackson and Leo Jehnenn in unclear matchups. The OCR text is garbled with numbers and misread locations making full details uncertain.

Los Angeles Liero Sates Monterres Mexico Empton Calif Proentimmy Martinez Glen‘gate Aris Charita Salas Phootilas LA York Tommy Aurricane Jackson New York Leo Jehnenn

Sawyer Tops Iowa Conference Scoring Lead

Wayne Sawyer of Upper Iowa remains the top scorer in the Iowa Conference with a 22.1 point average over 14 games, narrowly followed by Wartburg’s Bob Adix and Luther’s Harlan Wilson. The race could be settled on Tuesday March 1 when Wartburg visits Upper Iowa for the final conference games.

Wayne Sawyer Upper Town University Iowa Sawyer Wartburg Bob Adix Luther Harlan Wilson Adix Wilson Upper Iowa G. FG Ava Wilma Marebrim oWart Dubuque Wes tolVer'Hoet Cedar Rapids Roy MecClarity Hans Schatker Pen Herman Hal Sheridan Baiee Willness Herrsea Gary Spicueza Parone Memorial Coliseum Meste Barsone Founsbere Farmer Graner Jones Farmer Marlin Will D. Adie Warlsa Malkov Brothers Jonnson

Alburnett Tops Morley 75 48 as Scorers Lead

Joe McGowan scored 29 points and Ken Anderson added 24 to lift Alburnett over Morley 75 to 48. Morley’s Tallman led Morley with 14 points.

Alburnett-Morley Alburnett Joe McGowan Ken Anderson Morley Boys Tallman Morley

St. Mark's Lutheran, Salem EUS Win Church League Volleyball

In Thursday play at the Salem EUB court St. Mark's Lutheran defeated Calvary Baptist 45 to 31 and Salem EUB beat St. Andrews EUB 55 to 28 in church league volleyball action.

St. Mark's Lutheran Calvary Baptist Salem Eub St. Andrews Eub

Iowa To Set Crowd Mark in Williams Arena Showdown

MINNEAPOLIS AP a new attendance record at Williams Arena is expected when Iowa plays Minnesota here Feb 28 TV will be the first non Saturday sellout in Gopher history Minnesota officials said Thursday The record is 18 872 set last year against Indiana

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NCAA TV Group Ends Chicago Meeting on 1955 Plans

The NCAA television committee wraps a two day Chicago session studying options for the 1955 football TV plan. Options include a national weekly game, a mix of national and regional telecasts, and revising the 1954 limits. Final plan will be sent to members for a mail vote.

Chicago National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA

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