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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1952
Page
5
Illinois defeats Iowa 78 to 62 as Three-I League revises penalty rules for umpire clashes turning to discretionary fines and suspensions. The article notes past automatic punishments and explains new intent to let league presidents set penalties based on offense and context.
CHAMPAIGN Ill Iowa faces a potential playoff to reach the NCAA tourney after a Illinois victory over Iowa. Coach Bucky O Connor praised his team for not quitting while Chuck Darling battled a sinus illness and fatigue. Illinois coach Harry Combes credited faster play and rebounding as the difference and warned the Big Ten title race is not decided. Pete Newell Michigan State watched from the sideline noting Darling’s weakness but doubting MSU can overtake Illinois.
Minnesota edged Purdue 59-56 to secure third place in the Big Ten standings. Ed Kalafat, Chuck Mencel, and Bob Gelle led the Gophers as Purdue’s Carl McNulty struggled, leaving the game late with limited scoring. Indiana routed Wisconsin 63-48 in Madison, while Bucky O Connor’s remarks aired on KCRG-1600 ahead of the Iowa Michigan State game.
Illinois defeats Iowa 78 to 62 as Chuck Darling breaks the Big Ten single season scoring record with 22 points to push his season total to 284. Jim Bredar provides key speed and scoring for Illinois while Iowa battles but cannot overcome Illini dominance in the second half.
Jeffords topped the playground and recreation commission field goal contest with 11 of 17 points earning a basketball autographed by Iowa students. Winners were David Snyder Norman Lewis and Bobby Mitchell with runners up Jim Powell Ralph Robovsky Fred Ampey Jim Igram Jim Webb Merle Williams.
Boone AP Lyle Quinn secretary of the Iowa High School Athletic Association announced that all tickets for the final night of the boys state basketball tourney at Iowa City next month have been sold. General admission tickets remain for Friday and general admission for Tuesday and Wednesday with reserved seats for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.
George Weiny of Keokuk a 147 pound Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves champ two years ago was named as a replacement for Waterloo's Ralph Gearhart on The Gazette team. The Cedar Rapids squad leaves for Chicago to bid for Tournament of Champion titles starting Monday night at Chicago Stadium. Gearhart withdrew from the team on doctor's orders due to an acute tonsillitis.
Bob Brooks will report on KCRG Monday night about the Iowa and Michigan State college basketball game with analysis and highlights for regional fans.
Spartan Valor a four year old colt from William G. Helis Jr. stalls led from post four through the stretch to win the 50 000 Widener Handicap at Gulfstream Park Miami Greek Ship placements Pilaster by H L Straud and Brookmeade Stable.
Coe fell to Cornell 61 55 at Coe fieldhouse in a hard fought game. Olmstead led Cornell with 18 field goals while Coe relied on balanced scoring though a slow third period hurt them. Case and Stewart sparked Coe but foul trouble and late stall slowed any comeback.
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