Second Golden Gloves Bout at Coliseum Tonight
The Second Golden Gloves program resumes at the Memorial Coliseum on Wednesday at 7 30 PM after a Tuesday opener that drew about 2 000 fans. Don Twitchman 175 former wartime champ now at 160 won fastest knockout at 54 seconds, while Jack Scanlon Iowa City stopped Ken Bailey Ottumwa in 159 of the first. Je rry Dolan Cedar Rapids defeated Tack Given Boone in 126 pounds, John Abbott Des Moines edged Junior Bragg Cedar Rapids in 126, and Don Twitchman knocked out Darold Gabel Forest City in 54 seconds of round one. Other bouts featured Verlin Rogers Ottumwa defeating Keith Carder North English Bobby Frank Mason City over Bob Desorel Cedar Rapids Paul Richardson Cedar Rapids 126 pounds Chuck Smith Cedar Rapids over Bill Ely North English 135 pounds and John Abbott Des Moines over Junior Bragg Cedar Rapids 126 pounds. The field narrows toward 32 semifinalists with more action slated Wednesday night.
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College basketball scores roundup from Associated Press
West Virginia routed Temple 80 to 40 and Swarthmore led Pennsylvanians Military 771 to 48. Rhode Island State beat Providence 73 to 64, while Chicago Loyola defeated Miami Ohio 72 to 15. Missouri Valley results featured Westminster Mo 60 over Oklahoma Aggies 57 and Wabash 49 over Canterbury 48 in overtime.
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Slapstick Fun Pleases Gloves First Nighters at Opener
Roy McHugh reports a lively Golden Gloves opener with 14 first matches. Notable performers include Roger Welty Don Twatchman and Jerry Dolan from Cedar Rapids. crowds of about 2 000 saw two knockouts and several technicals. Referee Alex Fidler logged his 14 317th bout officiating. All fights ended by 10 p m marking an opening night record.
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Bernard McCarville
Fort Dodge
Alex Fidler
Paul Scott
Cornell
Bratton Edges Kapilow In Chicago Ten Rounder
Johnny Bratton a 19 year old Chicago lightweight and top challenger earns his tenth straight win with a ten round split decision over Danny Kapilow of Brooklyn at Chicago Stadium.
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Brooklyn
Loras Beats Upper Iowa for Sixth Iowa Conference Win
Loras Duhawks, though cold early, topped Upper Iowa 53-38 to notch their 20th win in 21 starts and lead the Iowa conference with six victories. Don Morris led St Ambrose past Central 50-45. Iowa Wesleyan crushed Penn 60-27. Simpson beat York 83-75. Cornell defeated Dubuque 59-47. Iowa Navy Preflight beat Parsons 59-50.
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Wilson Grabs 40-31 Victory Over Maroons
Wilson High defeats Mt. Vernon 40 to 31 as a 14 point third quarter surge keys the win. Fulton finishes strong with three straight buckets and a free throw in the final two minutes guiding the Ramblers past the Maroons. Fischer leads Mt. Vernon with 16 points as Wilson seals the midweek local clash.
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Vernon Inks 47 Pact for $20,000
Orlando report says Jim Vernon the Washington Senators star signed last night and will join spring training when camp opens. Terms not disclosed but he was seeking at least $20,000 for the 1947 season.
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Mickey” Vernon
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Ripon Upset Cage Edge Over Lawrence
Ripon Redmen led by 17 year old center Ken Weiske upset Lawrence College 49 to 43 in Ripon Wisconsin Tuesday night. Weiske scored 16 points as Ripon built a 29 14 halftime lead. Davis led Lawrence with 13 points but Scalissi plus Weiske and Kloss sealed the win for Ripon.
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Bantamweight title bout postponed to March 11
Harold Dade illnesses postpone rematch with former champ Manuel Ortiz. Dade, a California lettuce grower, cut his hand opening a pickle jar, delaying the bout by one week in Los Angeles.
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Swede Umbach Leads Auburn Wrestling in 3000 Matches
Auburn coach Swede Umbach has officiated in more than 3,000 matches, reflecting a storied career in the program and sport.
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Red Pepper sports chatter on Welty and Bert Puckett
Golden Gloves alum Roger Welty of Dubuque attends the University of Dubuque preparing for a crime prevention career with emphasis on juvenile delinquency. Bert Wilson, formerly Bert Puckett, lands a top Chicago Cubs broadcasting job with Mutual. Hawkeyes endure road woes as Popsy Harrison paces with balanced scoring. Jorgensen shines against Minnesota while several guards depart and returns loom.
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Roger Welty
Dubuque
University of Dubuque
Welty
Roger
Bradley Rally Beats BC 60 56 in Tight Finish
Bradley university staged a brilliant last period rally to defeat Boston college 60 to 56 before 2,011 fans at the Arena. Led by sharpshooter Dave Hamerickhouse the Bradley quintet erased a 13 point halftime deficit for its 22nd win in 26 starts.
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Central City teams beat Monticello in Tuesday games
Central City Independent reports girls and boys teams defeated Monticello. Betty Henderson scored 25 in a 49-33 girls win, Aitchison led Monticello with 18, and Daryl tallied 18 as the Central City men won 35-24. Griffith led Monticello with seven points.
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Monticello Defeats Roosevelt 47-29 on Rough Rider Court
Monticello Panthers toppled Roosevelt 47-29 on Roosevelt’s court to extend their record to sixteen wins in nineteen games. Benny Benson led with 24 points aided by Messerli and Montignard, while Roosevelt’s Bob Hickman had seven.
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Iowa Navy Preflight tops Parsons 59 50 in hoops
In Ottumwa Iowa Navy Preflight defeated Parsons College 59 to 50 after trailing most of the first half. Jim Perkins and Baldwin each scored 15 points for the Seahawks and Parsons respectively.
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Anamosa Legion Team Beats Monticello VFW Boys 25-21
Anamosa wins over Monticello VFW boys 25 to 21 as Preston Myers scores 11 and Hines leads Monticello with 10. Anamosa girls fall 28 to 24 with Lois Newhard scoring 13 for Anamosa and Laura Heims 18 for Monticello.
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