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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1946

Page

7

Ramblers Rally To Beat Mt Vernon 25-20 In Upset

Wilson high school Ramblers snapped a five game slide by defeating Mt Vernon 25-20 at Mt Vernon. Coach W L Barnard mixed starting and reserve units, with Dick Edwards leading all scorers for Mt Vernon and Harmon contributing crucial shots for Wilson. The Wilson freshmen also fell to Franklin 16-12.

W. L. Barnard Wilson High School Ramblers Mt. Vernon Barnard West Siders McKinley Dick Birkicht Joe Lorenc Don Harmon Vern Havlik Kenny Champar Don Wink Tommy Gaines Bob Anderson Bob Vrbicek Wilbur Miller Dick Edwards Dave Fischer Harmon Wilson Maroons Wink Gaines Anderson Havlck Edwards Franklin

Hawkeye Football Team Starts Spring Practice Under Anderson

Iowa City United Press reports Coach Eddie Anderson begins spring practice with 49 candidates led by Billy Gallagher and Jack Kennedy. Former GIs and many all state players join the Hawkeyes as Anderson, back with a new five year contract, promises progress and potential surprises.

Iowa City Eddie Anderson Billy Gallagher Jack Kennedy Kennedy G.i.’S Hawkeye Anderson

Bob Feller Eyes 1947 Revived Western League

Bob Feller says he plans to revive the old Western League for 1947 with a Class A team in Denver and interest from Sioux City Omaha Lincoln and Pueblo. He intends to pitch for Cleveland as long as his arm lasts and wants league security after his playing days. Travel by air is expected to ease scheduling distances.

Chicago Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Iowa Denver Cleveland Sioux City Omaha Lincoln Neb Pueblo Colo Feller

DiMaggios Triumph in Camp Game as DiMaggio Slams 410-Foot Homer

In Balboa California AP Hank Majeski hit two homers and four RBIs as the Di Maggios beat the Ettens 7 to 3 in a Yankee camp game. Joe DiMaggio, captain of the winners, launched a 410 foot homer that landed in a banyan grove and added a single.

Balboa C. Z Hank Majeski DiMaggios Ettens Joe DiMaggio

Hoppe Leads Schaefer in 1000-Point Billiards Race

Willie Hoppe of White Plains led Jake Schaefer of Chicago by 800 642 at the three quarter mark in the 1000 point three cushion billiards tournament in Chicago. Hoppe beat Schuelle 50-39 in 52 innings and 50-42 in 46 innings in Tuesday blocks.

Hoppe Schaefer Chicago Willie Hoppe White Plains N. Y Jake Schaefer Schuelle

Marion Indians Fall to Manchester Manhawks 41 25

Manchester high school basketball handed Marion a 41 to 25 defeat on Tuesday night. The Manhawks led 17 to 6 after the first quarter and 25 to 7 at halftime, with Reed scoring 10 by intermission. Marion narrowed to 34 to 18 in the third before Manchester pulled away, while Manchester sophomores beat Marion sophs 26 to 22.

the Gazette Manchester Manchester Manhawks Marion Indians Manhawks Marion Reed Gable McCalley Wainwright Indians Marion Sophs

Two WaMaC leaders battle to stay tied in race

Manchester and Anamosa widened their WaMaC duel with wins to stay level at seven wins and one loss. Anamosa beat Tipton 54 20 with Frankie O'Brien scoring 29, while Manchester defeated Marion 41 25. Dittmer pushed Elkader past Maynard to 1 003 career points with 18.

Wamac Coleaders Manchester Anamosa Vinton Everett Davies Independence Marion Tipton Frankie O’brien Elkader Jack Dittmer Maynard Dittmer Drahn Sacred Heart Girls Monticello Delhi Girls Janane Fagan Cresco LeRoy Minn Steams Veuninnas Maynard i Elkader Belle Plaine High Bradshaw Belle Plaine Keystone Maynard High Rickett Strawberry Pointlington Stawheee Point Arlinevon R Olson Strawberry Point Ris Arlington Strawberry Strawberry Point High Arlington High Nus Belle Plains le Plaine Balle Plaine Keystone High Franzenburg Tes O’brien Sullivan

College basketball scores from AP roundup

Iowa State Teachers 45 St Ambrose 35. Long Island 78 Camp Upton 49 Cornell 63 Sampson 42. Ohio Wesleyan 50 Denison 41 Indiana 84 Ball State 41. Kentucky 60 Ohio 52. Upper Iowa 63 Penn 47. Luther 58 Central DePauw 27. Wabash 2 Loyola Chicago 59 Chicago Teachers 38. Drake 52 Kansas State 23. Simpson 76 Parsons 33. Dubuque 59 Wartburg 37. Nebraska Wesleyan 52 Omaha U 4. Augsburg 47 St Olaf 40 St Benedicts 41 St Joseph Mo Junior College 32. Baylor 44 Texas A and M 41.

The Associated Press Iowa State Teachers St. Ambrose Long Island U Camp Upton Cornell Sampson Ohio Wesleyan Denison Indiana Ball State Kentucky Ohio Upper Iowa Penn Luther Central & DePauw Wabash Loyola Chicago Chicago Techrs Drake Kansas State Simpson Parsons Dubuque Wartburg Nebraska Wesleyan Omaha U Augsburg St. Olaf St. Benedicts St. Joseph

Clarice? High School Basketball Game at Cresco

A brief recap notes a high school basketball game at Cresco with scores tied 26 26 at the end of regulation and Lost Nation finishing with 27 seconds left in the period.

Clarence His Rig Pein Katee Los Ie Clark Vanain Thaa Lost Nation

Clinton Scorers Rule Roost In Valley Loop

Clinton River Kings dominate the Mississippi Valley Conference race winning the title. Dean Burridge tallies 139 points in 10 games to lead scorers, followed by Freeman of Iowa City with 120 and Peterson Pieper among the top five.

Clinton Valley Loop Linton’s River Kings Dean Bur‘ridge Freeman Iowa City Peterson Pieper

Bridges May Pitch For Tigers This Summer

Detroit manager Steve ONeill suggested Bridges, veteran right hander Tommy Bridges, may pitch again for the Tigers this season instead of serving as a coach as originally planned.

Lakeland Fla Steve O’neill Tommy Bridges Detroit Tigers

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