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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1952

Page

2

Finland Surges to Third as Oslo Games Advance

At Oslo the tiny Finland team jumps to third place with 21 points in the women's 10 km cross country race and a second gold. Lydia Wideman leads a Finnish haul that includes a gold in the men's 40 km cross country and a strong relay showing. Norway holds the team lead with 102 points as the hockey event nears its finish.

Oslo Finland United States Lydia Wideman Austria U. S Norway Sweden

Ampey Faces Noted Foes in Chicago Boxing Tourney

Jim Ampey, Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves standout, seeks the 126 pound title in Chicago Tournament of Champions. He meets past champions Ples Gilmore Toledo and Ken Davis Los Angeles, with rivals Ray Riojas Fort Worth Adell Dukes Detroit David Moore Dayton and Bob Johnson Indianapolis also in the 126 class.

Jim Ampey Chicago Ampey Ples Gilmore Toledo Ken Davis Los Angeles Gilmore Cedar Rapids Russ Tague Davis New York Europe Ray Riojas Fort Worth Adell Dukes Detroit David Moore Dayton Bob Johnson Indianapolis

Cardinals plan counterclaim against Liberty suit

The St. Louis Cardinals announce a counterclaim to a 12 million dollar suit by Liberty Broadcasting System. Owner Fred Saigh calls the suit an attempt to coerce clubs to sell ownership rights and accuses SBS of unauthorized broadcasts. He notes Dodgers Reds White Sox already sold rights. Liberty had begun unauthorized broadcasts.

ST. Louis INL St. Louis Cardinals Liberty Broadcasting System Fred Saigh SBS Saigh Liberty Gordon) McLendon Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds Chicago White Sox

Cornell College Choir to Be Featured on Mutual

AMES A Farley announces Network Mutual program tomorrow featuring the Cornell College Choir. The coast to coast broadcast will showcase choral works and highlight the college’s musical talent.

Cornell College Mutual Tomorrow

Fishing Lure Shape and Preservation Instructions

Text outlines making fishing lures in various fish shapes and sizes for bass pike pickerel walleye and pan fish. It describes cutting rind into chunks using a sharp knife and eyelet for hooks then sealing pieces in a glass jar with a formaldehyde solution and water for preservation.

Cedar Rapids Wrestlers Reach State Semifinals in Interscholastic Division

Five Cedar Rapids preps Levy Salzbrenner Kay Stockum George Pauk Gene Stelcik and Dave Shakespeare advanced to the state YMCA wrestling semifinals in the interscholastic division after first round wins Friday Semifinals set for Saturday afternoon with finals at night Open division saw Cornell’s Funston upset in the first round Ed Jones of Ames defeated Funston in the Open division results include other first round matches across weight classes.

Gazette Waterloo Cedar Rapids Levy Salzbrenner Kay Stockum George Pauk Gene Stelcik Dave Shakespeare Cornell Funston

Ex Ambrose Cager Sparks Davenport Win Over Former Team

In Davenport Friday night the Davenport high school Imps defeated St. Ambrose 44 to 35 before 4000 fans. Punky Coughlin, ex Ambrose player now with Davenport, scored nine points in the second half to seal the victory. Carl Widseth added 16 for Davenport as the teams, tied at 29 28 late, pulled away after Wieman fouled out.

St. Ambrose Davenport Punky Coughlin Davenport High School Coughlin Bill Weiman Wieman Carl Widseth

Radio schedule details for KCRK station

The listing shows KCRK radio on 96.9 FM or Channel 245 with a Saturday evening lineup. Programs include Sports Parade at 6:00, News segments, Down You Go, 20 Questions, Russ Morgan Orchestra, basketball, and a 9:40 Scoreboard followed by a dance orchestra and late news.

Iowa Illinois Bob Brooks Champaign KCRG KCRK Bucky” O’connor James Far Russ Morgan Towa Russ Morgan O Iowa Tiil Dance Orch

Cedar Rapids YMCA Teams Advance in State Y Tourney

In the state Y basketball tournament Cedar Rapids YMCA Lipp's Grill defeated Ames 66 to 37 as Tom Easterly scored 21 and Ed Lipp 20 for the host club. Friday results also had Waterloo 60 Clinton 40, Davenport 46 Ottumwa 34, and Dubuque 48 Des Moines 44 in overtime.

Waterloo Clinton Cedar Rapids Ames Davenport Ottumwa Dubuque Des Moines Lipp Grill Cedar Rapids “Y Tom Easterly Ed Lipp Witt Waterloorg Ruse Volken Rickert Kan Ebensberger Lindaman Lenders Arter Claussen Trepp Burken Rhoads Lonergan Keith Dunham Eo A Lip Fleming D. W Wall Strotman Strang Caile Kelling Eee Des Moines Rice Kelleher Eckland Hoffman L.dumphy Spantz J.cherry Greisinger E.kavavsky Exen Kalivishky Delaney Moritaiite Gilligan

Sectional Roundup Scores From Across Iowa Sections

Final round scores from A and B divisions listed by location. Notable results include Cherokee 69 Aurelia 33. Grinnell 62 New Sharon 20. Waverly 77 Waterloo St Mary's 35. Paullina 52 Cranes City 44. Sibley 56 Spirit Lake 42. Independence 42 Jesup 39.

Ainsworth Murray T Denison Westside Don City Dinsdale Tracr Reinbeck Donnellson Granger B—Alleman Minburn Grinnell Iowa Falls Radcliffe Eldora Owasa Johnston West Des Moines Ankeny Kingsley Washta Remsen Ladora Marengo Belle Plaine Lake Park Spirit Lake Sibley LE A Ea Toledo Tama le Grand Rata LE Mars Hawarden B—Maurice Merrill Manson Monticello Cascade St. Martin’s Onslow Moorhead Boxholm Luther Panora Yale Jamaica Paullina Cranes City Pleasantville Indianola Knoxville Pag See West Union Waukon Prairie City Monroe Pella Rock Valley Sioux Center Rock Rapids Rudd Rockford Greene ST. Ansgar Little Cedar McIntire St A Tielien Hartley Shenandor van Meter Dexter Redfield Wapello Columbus Waverly Waterloo St. Mary's Denver Webster City Feacle Grove Lehich Bistrebare Wilton Springdale Atalissa Winfield

Ice Fishing Contest to End Sunday at Gremore Lake

Prairie du Chien Wisconsin hosts a two week ice fishing contest on Gremore lake 3% miles north of town. Leaders include a 9 pound 3 ounce pike a 5 pound 3 ounce bass a 1.5 pound crappie and a 6 ounce sunfish. Top prizes include a 14 foot Thompson boat a Johnson five horsepower outboard motor a flyrod and tackle kits plus reels and boxes. Three division prizes will be awarded for the largest fish caught Sunday.

Prairie DU Chien Wis Gremore Lake Here

Freeman's 50 Leads Clarence Past Lisbon 74 37

Clarence girls rout Lisbon 74 37 as Freeman drops 50 points and Simmons adds 12 for Lisbon. Clarence reserves win 52 49 with Goldsmith scoring 22.

Freeman Clarence Lisbon Lisbod Collette Freeman Wapsie Simmons Lison Goldsmith

Three Accept Bids To Garden Tournament

New York AP reports chairman Asa Bushnell announced Duquesne St. John's and St. Bonaventure had accepted bids to play in the National Invitation Tournament at Madison Square Garden next month.

NEW York Asa Bushnell Duquesne St. John’s St. Bonaventure Madison Square Garden

Boxing Showdown Delivers Mixed Results Across Cities

In a compact card, Lauras Salas stops Espinosa in Los Angeles while Norman Thompson and Markarian draw in West Palm Beach. Other listed bouts from New York Villemain to Tommy Baker and Chico Morales show varied outcomes across venues.

Associated Press York Robert Villemain France Sencernes Danny Nardice Tollywood Calif Laura Salas Los Angeles Tony Espinosa West Palm Beach Fla Norman Thompson Paterson N. J Tite Markarian Buenos Aires Drew Phox Ariz Tommy Baker Chico Morales Havana Rew

Radio Schedule and Late Night Program Listings

KWCR 1486 kilocycles AM features the Liberty Network with a lineup including Red Nichols at 6:00, Wallace Duel at 6:15, music at 7:30, R Anthony O at 8:00, a 15 basketball segment, and a 10:30 dancing party. Saturday night shows Sammy at 6:00 and Pather at 6:30.

Liberty Network Red Nichols Wallace Duelley R. Anthony O Sammy Pather

Room for One More Delightful Cary Grant Film at Paramount

Nadine Subotnik reviews Cary Grant Betsy Drake Iris Mann Clifford Tatum Jr in Room for One More at the Paramount. The film blends humor warmth and sophistication with an adult level of dialogue and strong child performances. It features Grant Drake and a cast of foster children in a charming family drama with several memorable moments including a prom and Eagle Scout scene.

Cary Grant Betsy Drake Iris Mann Clifford Tatum, Jr Paramount Theater Mr. Grant Miss Drake Grant Poppy Anna Perrott Rose Mrs. Rose Rose Clan Jack Rose Melville Shavelson Norman Taurog

Theater Showtimes for Saturday Across Local Theaters

The Gazette lists today’s schedules from Paramount to Marion with matinee and evening runs. Titles include Room for One More Las Vegas Story Harlem Globetrotters Flight to Mars Highways Take Care of My Little Girl Magnificent Yankee Golden Horde Stage to Tucson Rawhide Groom Wore Spurs Submarine Command Purple Heart Diary and more.

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