Golden Gloves Show Opens With Big Cedar Rapids Turnout
More than 75 newcomers join nearly 100 boxers for Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves at Memorial Coliseum. Fans can buy tickets at Beck's or Beeson's with early unreserved seating. Matches feature eight weight classes from 112 to heavyweight, with strong local Cedar Rapids teams and multiple city squads vying for titles across three nights.
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Luther Gridmen Announce Nine Game 1946 Schedule
DECORAH AP Coach Ham let Peterson announced Luther college nine game 1946 football schedule. Five Iowa conference games include a Sept. 20 opener versus North Dakota University at Grand Forks and a November 16 home game against Central at Luther.
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Plan Decorah Pin Meet Starts March 2 at Oneota Center
Decorah hosts the annual singles bowling tournament at Oneota Center featuring handicap and scratch matches. The event opens March 2 with sessions on March 8 and March 16, drawing bowlers to the Decorah venue for a weekend of competition.
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Musial Expects to Join Cardinals Soon for 1946 Season
Philadelphia AP report says Stan Musial, outfielder of the St Louis Cardinals, expects discharge from the navy soon and plans to report to spring training in St Petersburg Florida. Musial predicts the Cardinals will win the National League pennant in 1946. his three year contract expires after this season.
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Independent Town Team Wins Across Several Matches
Mechanicsville Maroons defeated Clarence Indians 48-26 while Coggon beat Walker 81-29. Coggon girls beat Walker 32-26. Shellsburg Indies beat Iowa Steel 29-20 in Cedar Rapids. Reported high scorers include Quinlan McCright 9 for Coggon, Elslager 5 for Mechanicsville, Husted 1 for Shellsburg, with other partial tallies for Walker and Steel.
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Baylor Bears Win South Title in Dominant Rampage
Baylor's Bears clinched the South title in a decisive victory at home in Waco Texas. The win caps a standout season led by key performers and solid defense securing the conference crown.
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West Conference basketball title game tense win
Tuesday night the West Conference basketball championship saw a stubborn Texas A&M team fall to a 44 to 41 defeat. The victory handed the title to the opposing squad and highlighted a tight defensive battle.
Stidham Leaves Marquette for Browns in All America League
Tom Stidham resigns as Marquette head football coach after five seasons amid the university athletic board's decision not to renew his contract. He signs as assistant coach with the Cleveland Browns for the new All-America professional football league next season. Stidham, 41, led Marquette to 20 wins 22 losses and two ties. previously coached at Oklahoma.
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Luther Spills Dutch 58 49 as Luther Peacocks Win
Luther tripped Central 58 to 49 in an Iowa conference contest at Pella. The Dutchmen, who had earlier beaten Luther, still have slim chance to catch league leader Loras. Other Iowa games: Drake beat Kansas State 52 to 23. Wartburg fell to Dubuque 59 to 37. Simpson defeated Parsons 76 to 33. Upper Iowa beat Penn 63 to 47. Iowa State Teachers downed St Ambrose 45 to 35.
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Iowa Hawkeyes face Illinois in key Big Ten test
Iowa aims to defend its Big Ten title with a rugged showdown against Illinois led by Smiley Eddleman and Green, while Iowa relies on sharpshooters and a stingy defense. Ives struggles on field goals but shines at the free throw line as Northwestern looms and Morris of Northwestern is eyed as a top scorer.
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Boxing Titles Likely To Change Hands Amid War Strife
The wartime era could see more boxing titles switch ownership than any year before. Analysts note disruptions and travel restrictions may affect bouts, challenger pools, and title defenses, reshaping the sport’s championship landscape.
Morris Eyes 200 Point Season As Big Ten Leader
Northwestern star Max Morris trails the 200 point mark after scoring 20 against Illinois and 23 vs Wisconsin to reach 190 points in 11 games. He needs 10 more in the finale vs Ohio State to become the fourth Big Ten player to top 200. Tony Jaros trails in second with 129 points in nine games.
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Last Home Appearance Success for Hoosiers
Indiana University closed its best home season in three years with an 84 to 41 win over Ball State Teachers College in Bloomington. The Hoosiers led 44 to 11 at halftime and used reserves in the second half. Jack Herron and Al Kralovan Sky forwards each scored 13 points.
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