Iowa Hawks Aim for Big Ten Tie With Minnesota
Iowa seeks a share of the Big Ten title by beating Minnesota in Minneapolis. Coach Popsy Harrison rests a confident lineup after a 68-38 win over Wisconsin, with Murray Wier scoring 18. Minnesota counters with a taller lineup led by Rieggie Hermsen as the Gophers gamble for a share of glory.
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Gophers
Iowa Hawkeyes
Rieggie Hermsen
Iowa
Popsy Harrison
Wisconsin
Badger
Murray Wier
Harrison
Wier
Badgers
Ned Posters
Jack Spencer
Dick Ives
Wilkinson Brothers
Hawks
Iowa City
Iowa Hawkeyes poised for Big Ten title run at season's end
Minneapolis writer argues the 1940 41 Iowa basketball squad matches or exceeds past standouts in balance and defense. He credits the Wilkinson brothers and coach Popsy Harrison for a refined fast break and set plays. Dick Ives blends with five good starters as Iowa eyes a conference crown.
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Dick Ives
Iowa
Indiana
Gene Faris
Big Hoffman
Purdue
Hoffman
Down
Dave Danner
Ives
Wilkinson Brothers
Popsy Harrison
Chapman
Trickey
Pops
Cyclone Bid Gets Double Big Six Test
Iowa State faces pivotal tests in the Big Six race as Kansas and Kansas State loom after close wins and losses. Coach Louis Menze relies on core players Bill Block Ted Chamberlain and Bob Mott while forwards Jim Myers and Orlyn Feuerbach see limited action.
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Kansas City
Iowa State
Louis Menze
Kansas
Cyclones
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Kstate
Missouri
Lawrence
Menze
Bill Block
Ted Chamberlain
Bob Mott
Jim Myers
Orlyn Feuerbach
Pepto Bismol promotes gentle upset stomach relief
An advertisement for Pepto Bismol from Norwich Product cautions against overdoses of harsh remedies. It explains the product is not a laxative or antacid, but a soothing option kids enjoy. Readers are urged to ask a druggist for Pepto Bismol when stomach upset occurs.
Weekend Sports In Brief
Lin Ratterts won the national AAL mile in 4 15.5 at Madison Square Garden. A selection committee will consider baseball commissioner applications at a St Louis meeting Tuesday. Joseph Verdeur set a new 2 21 re yards breaststroke record in Navy meets. Garden Gillenwater is out for the Dodgers. MacPhail Teppinge Webb syndicate became 16 percent owner of the Yankees with 3.12 percent stock. Max Hersch won the eastern open table tennis title, defeating Mase Aronson 21 17 7 15.
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Mouse Deflected Ball Nets Strike At Alley
In Salt Lake City a mouse ran across a bowling alley and deflected Sully Frantz’s ball turning a strike into an all-spare attempt. Frantz blamed a ratty trick and faced a house prize for an all-spare game.
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Prep Cage Card St. Martin's at Cascade
Sacred Heart 57 Cascade 46 at Cascade Inn. Sacred Heart girls lead 20 to 19 at half as Helms and Gearhart score. Webber and Losers contribute in a tight early game.
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Jockey Dies After Mexican Accident
Charles Bianco, 28, of Chula Vista California, died from injuries after a spectacular three horse spill in the fifth race at Hipodromo de Tijuana. A week earlier Clinton J. Harrell, a veteran rider from Miami, was trampled to death on the same track.
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State high school tourney opens with Des Moines qualifier matchups
Des Moines Iowa Fort Des Moines Des Moines University area team matches set for Drake fieldhouse March 7 8 9 and 10 to decide state champion. Coggon meets northwest challenger in opening round while eight games occur opening day with quarterfinals Thursday semifinals Friday and finals Saturday night.
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De Paul Star Mikan Poised for Postseason Bid
Big George Mikan of De Paul, 6 foot 9 inch center, closed his college season with 429 points in 20 games, an average of 21.4. De Paul edged Western Kentucky 65 49 to finish 18 2, awaiting a likely NCAA bid or invitation to the New York Invitational. Iowa cannot extend postseason play due to players’ commitments.
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George Mikan
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Midlands
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Mike
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Blue Demons
New York
Big Ten
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Ohio State
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Paper C R Team Arrives for Gloves Meet in Chicago
Cedar Rapids side brings 8-man squad to Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions with three lineup changes in 135 160 and 175 pound classes. Dean Housel out due to school work, replaced by Al Rodriguez. Bob Wittkowski injured, Joe Stark steps in. Dick Daly ill, Don Twatchman competes. Finalists listed: Joe Joslyn 112 Jesse Rivas 116 Bobby Tate 126 Bob Rossie 147 Darwin Hardeson heavyweight. Action spans Monday through Wednesday with Chicago finals on March 9.
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Cedar Rapids
Dean Housel
Town City
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Joe Stark
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Don Twatchman
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Daly
Joe Joslyn
Anamosa
Jesse Rivas
Des Moines
Bobby Tate
Bob Rossie
Iowa City
Darwin Hardeson
Snead Captures Pensacola Open on 21 Under Par
Sammy Snead, after naval service and medical discharge, shoots 21 under par 267 to win the Pensacola war bond open. He finishes 7 strokes ahead of Byron Nelson who ends tied with Harold McSpaden and Claude Harmon for third. Snead collects $6,500 prize plus season total earnings rise to $12,516. Nelson earns $933.33 bringing season total to $14,486.
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Grosse Point
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Postville Tournament Opens With Large East Iowa Field
Postville hosts one of the region’s largest east Iowa sectional fields for a five night event beginning Tuesday at 6 PM. Five Class A and twelve Class B teams compete for two titles. opening games list shows Class Dis and various matchups with finals set for Saturday evening.
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Westminster and First Presbyterian Victors in League Playoffs
Westminster defeated Lutheran 31 to 24 and First Presbyterian beat Oliver 33 to 30 in the first playoff games at the gym. J Ferguson led Westminster with 15 points while Cornwell added 18 for First Presbyterian offsetting Oliver's J West with 15. Lindahl scored 8 for Lutheran.
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Newsome and Paschal Accepted for Service
Atlanta AP reports Lamar Newsome Boston Red Sox shortstop and Bill Paschal New York Giants fullback have been accepted for general army service.
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C R Women Lead Iowa Bowling Standings After Des Moines Meet
Des Moines reports Mariel White of Council Bluffs won the Iowa women’s state bowling title with 554 while Camilla Cacherell of Davenport scored 531 for second. Lena McWane and Clara Scheel led Class A doubles with 1 005, ahead of Ev Nelson and Alice Meherns at 1 000. Northland Milk topped Class A teams with 2 482.
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Nichols camp horrors under Moto San at Luzon
The account recalls Nichols camp where a Japanese naval landing party forced Americans into brutal labor under Lt Moto San. A weakened Private Martin collapsed on the runway and was ordered to work or be shot, a murder linked to Moto San’s personal involvement.
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Execution of Martin by White Angel under Japanese rule
White Angel ordered Japanese guards to shoot Martin as an example for failing to work. Marines held at Pasay school barracks watched as Martin, repeatedly shot after a failed first attempt, died smiling despite the captain witnessing the event. The brutality left the Americans shocked and hours were given off before burial.
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It’s All Confused in Geneva Major Berry Namesake
The piece explains a wordplay where Major Berry becomes a private first class but retains the name Major. His father shares the same name, and a private from Delhi is a minor at age 20, not a major, despite titles in use.
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Neb
Berry
Delhi
Switzerland Industrialized Quietly Avoiding Giant Factories
Switzerland has reached a high level of industrial development without establishing large centralized factory districts. The nation relies on dispersed production, diversified industries, and skilled labor to sustain its advanced economy.
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