Wildcats Edge Illini 36 34 In Big Ten Clash
Northwestern Illinois tops Illinois 36 to 34 before 6000 fans in Vanston Illinois. Dehner fouled out for Illinois while Hapac scored 13 and Koble led Northwestern with 17. The win narrows the Illini title hopes and ends a late-season surge by Illinois.
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Kohawks Run Away With First Victory Over Coe
Coe opened with a strong start but Kohawks surged ahead as the starting five played most of the game. Bernie Bolon led Monmouth with 10 points while Ed Cisler added a solid game for the Kohawks. Kohawks face Carleton next Tuesday and Cornell Friday to close the season.
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Wilson Rampage Tops Marion In 47 24 Victory
Wilson Ramblers beat Marion 47 to 24 on the west side court to secure a likely split in the Tri Valley standings. Captain Tom Farmer led with seven field goals and two free throws, backed by Leo Mraz Moose Jonos and Don Konigsmark. Marion’s Marsh scored seven. Reserve Wilson won 32 16.
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Keota Wins Ke-Wash Loop Title With Sweep
Keota over Kalona 40 to 17 to finish the Ke-Wash conference undefeated and claim undisputed first place. Wellman beat West Chester 24 to 23 for its second league win as Moothart scored 13. Richland defeated Brighton 26 to 22 led by Ken Steinback. All Ke-Wash teams completed ten games. final standings list Keota first, followed by Kalona and Richland.
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Waner Refuses Second Pirates Offer in Standstill
Paul Waner, veteran Pirates outfielder, declines a second contract as Pirates front office signals no further offers. Waner rejected a 45 percent cut from last season’s 16 000 salary and a 20 percent raise was also turned down by the club. Pirates President Bill Benswanger states negotiation is at an impasse.
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Marks Tumble as Iowa Strokers Bow
Michigan set multiple national marks at a midwestern meet with Haigh breaking the 200-yard breaststroke record and the Wolverines sweeping relay and freestyle events. Iowa trailed as Michigan claimed titles in the 200-yard breaststroke, 320-yard medley relay, and 400-yard free relay among others.
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Franklin Roosevelt Taliesin Rivalry In Sectional Showdown
Roosevelt and Franklin meet in a pivotal sectional tournament opener at Roosevelt floor 8 20 p m Wednesday with Roosevelt boasting a stronger season record while Franklin seeks to extend coach Orville Rust's long sectional championship streak. Emory Sample's 50 point showing Friday highlighted Franklin's scoring depth amid a tight high school rivalry entering a decisive game.
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Olin Girls Edge Stanwood In 30 25 Narrow Win
Olin Girls clipped Stanwood 30 25 to bolster its claim for the 1939 championship. Wellsburg beat Eldora 23 19 in the Wellsburg final. Eddyville ousted Marengo 28 24 to reach Des Moines tools. West Des Moines beat Thayer 26 16 securing Winterset berth. Van Meter upset Coon Rapids 40 39. Massena won Oakland tournament to claim title bracket.
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Metz Leads Thomasville Open After Rainy First Round
Dark-haired Dick Metz born in Kansas and based in Chicago shot 68 to take a one stroke lead in the Thomasville Open at Glen Arven. John Bulla led early while Henry Picard finished strong to equal Metz, as nine players broke par in tough weather.
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Ultraviolet Lamp by Dr James Widely Used in Austria
Dr Robert F James developed a special ultraviolet lamp marketed as Sener ecnony the sterl lamp. It gained wide use in Austria for filling mold and baca.
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Grinnell Routs Washburn 46 35 in MVC clash
Grinnell beat Washburn 46 to 35 in a hard Missouri Valley Conference game. Big Wilbur Luick scored 15 and Jerry Fort added 11 as Grinnell built a 21 18 halftime edge and pulled away after a hot start in the second half. Washburn’s Kayo Emmet had 11.
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Iowa Teachers Drubs Morningside 42 17 for Tie in Conference
Cedar Falls AP Iowa Teachers closed North Central Conference play with a 42 to 17 victory over Morningside to claim a second place tie with Dakota. Lotquist Reece Tarara shared top season scoring with 103 points as Maroons finish fifth while champion advances to South Dakota.
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Cherokee Captures Iowa Prep Mat Crown in Fort Dodge
Cherokee high school grapplers win the Iowa prep mat crown at Fort Dodge led by three champions and five falls to top Eagle Grove by nine points in Saturday action.
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Griff Grumbles Over Roster Lacking Interpreters
Washington Senators owner Clark Griffith laments selling Moe Berg and says the team needs language skills more than catching. He lists pitchers Krakauskas Ortiz Monteagudo and Venezuelan Carrasquel plus Cuban Al Lopez as interpreters, highlighting language barriers and immigration issues.
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Luther Triumphs Over Central 50 to 26
Luther defeated Central in Decorah Saturday night by a 50 to 26 margin. The score reflects Luther's strong defense and early lead, with Luther players contributing key baskets to secure the victory.
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University High Defeats West Branch in Close Iowa City Victory
University High School of Iowa City beat West Branch 33 to 31 to tie for third in the conference race. Ray Pederson was high point man with 10 for the losers. Sophomores on University High also won 33 in a related game.
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Jayhawks Edge Sooners to Take Lead in Big Six
Lawrence report says the Kansas Jayhawks defeated Oklahoma 80 to 48, dropping the Sooners from first place. The win improves Kansas to season mark with three losses and moves them ahead in the conference standings.
Town Relay Team Secures Fourth At A A U Meet
Glenn Cunningham led a crowded Madison Square Garden indoor meet, winning the 1500 meters as Don Lash defended the 5000, with Town's quartet finishing fourth in the 1600 meter relay behind Fordham and NYU. The event featured world records, standout performances, and a large crowd.
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Drake Outspeeds Creighton 43 to 30 in MVC clash
Drake pulled away in the second half to beat Creighton 43 to 30 in a Missouri Valley Conference game. Drake’s Paul Griffith scored 15 and Creighton’s Carl Roh led the league in scoring with 13 as Creighton trailed 18 all at halftime.
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Chicago Gymnast Wins All Events as Maroons Defeat Iowa
University of Chicago gymnasts, Big Ten and NAC titleholders, defeated Iowa 558.75 to 450.75. Team captain Erwin Beyer won first in all five events, topping horizontal bar, side horse, parallel bar, and pommel horse. Other top places included Pierre, Hayes, Lipoti, Bingever, Perry, Robertson, and Negler with various seconds and thirds.
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Columbia Tops Simpson 37 31 for Second in Iowa Conference
In Dubuque Columbia College defeated Simpson 37 to 31 to seize second place in the Iowa conference standings. Voelker led Columbia with 11 points while Bowles also scored 11 for Simpson. Columbia improves to eight wins and four losses. Simpson drops to nine and five.
Fred Dueller Signs 1939 Contract with Red Sox
Fred Fritz Dueller a 31 year old left handed pitcher signed a 1939 contract Saturday with the Boston Red Sox.
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