Record $70,000 for Ellie Managing Next
By Jack Hand New York AP Ellie Howard aims to be the first Negro manager in the big leagues while likely staying at a $70 000 salary as a Yankee catcher. The piece recalls 1954 when Yankees GM George Weiss asked scout Bill Skiff to rate four catchers and chose Howard.
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Eastern Iowa sectional roundup features Clear Creek win
Undefeated Clear Creek 18-0 dumped Keystone 81-71 in a sectional final as four Keystone starters fouled out late. Dan Bigelow scored 26 for Clear Creek while surge came with four minutes left to a 72-67 lead. Keystone suffered early foul trouble and dropped to 18-49 the opponents.
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Major Loops To Check on CBS Stock
Baseball Commissioner Ford C Frick says a committee of major league owners will meet March 26 to review possible conflicts of interest from ownership stakes in CBS which bought the Yankees. Members include Allyn Yawkey Johnson Carpenter OMalley Stoneham. Cronin says the review will cover antitrust rules for the first time since 1900.
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Drake Rolls Bradley 72 57 With Late Surge
Drake defeated Bradley 72 to 57 in Des Moines as Gene Bogash scored 21 points sealing Drake’s fifth Missouri Valley Conference win. Bob Netolicky added 13 for Drake while Ron Martin led Bradley with 12 in the loss.
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Newhall B Crown Won By Garrison Wrestlers Advance
Garrison moved to the boys district tournament at Cedar Rapids Regis after a 56-35 win over Walker in the Class B sectional windup. Regis hosts Benton County champ Newhall in the district opener at 7:30 p.m. Walker trailed 41-24 after three quarters. Iowa meets Michigan in a postgame dual on the field house court after the Iowa Purdue game. Michigan seeks its 30th straight dual win while Iowa sits 4-3 in the Big Ten.
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Grinnell Coach Simone to Lead Puerto Rico Training
Grinnell College swimming coach Simone disclosed plans to help develop a swimming program in Puerto Rico this year ahead of Central American Games. He will also train Iowa youth in athletics and assist track teams across Illinois and neighboring states as part of a broader coaching role.
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Hulls injury sidelines Black Hawks star in district playoffs
Bobby Hull suffers a right knee injury and is ruled out of Edgewood-Colesburg’s district contest. Stan Mikita leads Chicago with teammates Myatt and Sullivan scoring as the Hawks face Elwood and prep for Toronto and Manchester games amid Hull's uncertain return.
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Boys Sectional Finals Scores From Across Iowa
Readable results show sectional finals with teams like Ankeny Arlington Clearfield Osceola Story City and Williamsburg competing against numerous opponents. Notable tallies include Shelby 43 over Bennett 52 and Jefferson area teams posting decisive margins.
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Schollander Named ABC Wide World Athlete of the Year 1964
Don Schollander, four gold medals at Tokyo, is chosen ABCs Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year for 1964. Jim McKay will present the award in a telecast on Saturday February 20 on KCRG TV at 4:30 PM. The program also features the National figure skating championships from Lake Placid New York.
Paglio Signs 1965 Contract With Baltimore Colts
John Paglio former guard and tackle at Syracuse has signed a 1965 contract with the Baltimore Colts.
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Greatest Thrift Jake's First Title
John Jacobs III recalls winning the Iowa Amateur golf title in 1939 at Mason City after a 36 hole final against John S. Vavra. The 18-year-old champion describes a dramatic 38th hole where his punched eight iron left him eight feet from the cup and secured the championship as Vavra conceded.
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Champaign Hosts Summer Fencing Meet In 1966 Program
A Champaign venue hosts a summer fencing program in 1966 with events on Saturday and Friday. The schedule lists bouts against the Puerto Rico team, Detroit, Illinois Swimming Association, Wayne State, Case, and Detroit University affiliates.
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West Central Faces Valley Bid In Unbeaten Clash
West Central, 14 0, meets Valley of Clermont Elgin Wadenz in semifinal action at Valley gym Friday in Iowa girls basketball. Valley holds three losses two to West Central with others noted.
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