Illinois Pursues Perfect Big Ten Ride and Coaching Shifts
The piece argues Illinois must win its remaining games to claim the title, noting the rarity of undefeated Big Ten seasons since 1943. It surveys Illinois defense and potential weaknesses, plus Iowa’s road tests and a looming March 3 Iowa City meeting. It also reports on Coe College athletic staff choices and coach moves at Cornell and Milwaukee, with player contract talk involving Jack Dittmer and the Braves.
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Bill Ridley
Julius McCoy
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Quigglé
Stan Musial
Bucky O'Connor
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Minnesota
Iowa City
Illini and Hawkeyes Eye Top Big Ten Slot Monday
Illinois would clinch no worse than second with a win over Purdue and Iowa would secure second with a victory at Indiana while Ohio State loses at Wisconsin. Both Illinois and Iowa seek the top rung as Indiana, Michigan State, and Purdue chase remaining spots.
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Illini Face Purdue Without Star Center BonSalle
Illinois battles for the Big Ten title could be without center George BonSalle a 6-8 star scorer who was hospitalized Sunday with back pain. Coach Harry Combes noted something was wrong after Saturday's 96 76 win over Michigan State casting doubt on BonSalle's availability against Purdue.
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Santee Plans Court Action Against Ban
Wes Santee, top American hope for the four minute mile, plans a court suit against the Amateur Athletic Union after a life track ban. The AAU condemned 31,500 dollars in expenses and suspended him pending reinstatement in other sports. His attorney said the suit seeks to enjoin the suspension and argues the AAU executive committee lacks authority.
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Liddy Joins Coe College Athletic Faculty as Coach
Bob Liddy, longtime Fairfield high school coach and former State University of Iowa star, is named line coach for football and head baseball coach at Coe College. He will join Coe in September, completing the athletic staff under Wally Schwank, with Bob Schulz and Bob Bennett also in recent hires.
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Phillies Sign Ennis Kasanski and Gorbous in Clearwater
In Clearwater Florida on Monday the Philadelphia Phillies signed Slugger Del Ennis infielder Ted Kasanski and outfielder Glen Gorbous adding three new players to their roster.
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Canopus Leads Interservice Club Olympics Bowling
Canopus tops Rotary 2539 to 2481 in Sunday bowling at Tropic Lanes as eight clubs begin the Interservice Club Olympics. Gene Herrington led Canopus with 581 while John Reaves was Rotary’s top scorer. Dart-mouth wins Midd lebury Winter Carnival and EIS A meet with Norwegain star Jon Rusnaes breaking two year-old meet records.
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Only 10 Girls at Beaconsfield in Iowa Tourney Run
Beaconsfield, one of the smallest schools in the Iowa girls state basketball tournament, carries a 31 game win streak as it faces New Sharon in the first round. Coach Robert Troyer’s squad features Bess Walters with standout scoring amid a field of 16 teams and regional powerhouses.
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Colbert and Huston Lead City Parochial Scorers
Colbert holds a slim lead in city parochial scoring with 21.2 points per game after scoring 21 in St Wenceslaus’ win over Alburnett. Huston extended his public school lead with a 26 point spree in McKinley’s victory over Roosevelt. Cedar Rapids S C tops the public school offense with a 69.7 average.
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Cedar Rapids Marion Class A sectional opens at Coe gym
Franklin of Cedar Rapids faces Immaculate Conception in the city championship game at Coe gym tonight at 7 30 in the opening round of the sectional tournament. Marion’s Wamac champions start title bid at 7 against Olin then Central City meets Anamosa at 8 30 in the same program.
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Arends Ties U.S. Indoor 440 Record in Champaign
Dave Arends of Cedar Rapids tied the U S indoor 440 yard mark with 38.8 seconds to win the Intermediate title at Champaign Illinois in a field from eight states and Canada. Official records only count times in national and North American competition. Eddie Minder Jr also competed in the 440 but did not reach the finals.
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Builders Material Leads Class D In State Bowling
In Bettendorf the annual women's state bowling tournament opened with Cedar Rapids team Builders Material taking the Class D lead posting 2 026 pins. Other leaders include Stars of Dubuque 2 309 in Class A and Waverly Produce 2 322 in Class B. Doubles leaders list Lois Slater and Franker of Waverly with 979.
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J. C. Retains Its Grade Title 59-56
Immaculate Conception wins its second straight Catholic Grade School basketball title by beating St Matthew’s 59 to 56 in the St Vene gym playoff. Jack Havlicek scores 22 for Imm Con and David Stodola adds 11 for St Matthew’s.
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Klootwyk Named Assistant Football Coach at Iowa State
Ray Klootwyk the 1948 Cyclone captain was named assistant football coach at Iowa State replacing Alex Agase who resigned to join Northwestern. Coach Vince DiFrancesca said Klootwyk a former Knoxville high school coach will report for spring practice in March. He is 32 and a Pella high school graduate who attended Central College for one year before serving as a World War II paratrooper.
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