World records fall at A A U track meet in New York
At the National A A U championships in Madison Square Garden three world records were set or tied. Glenn Cunningham won the 1500 meters in 3 48.4 earning a new world mark while Jim Herbert of NYU clocked 1 20.3 in the 600 meters. Allan Tolmich of Wayne and Ben Johnson of Columbia added to the record tally with hurdles and sprints, and Don Lash led the 5000 meters in 14 39. Lloyd Thompson and NYU’s relay quartet also starred as champions.
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Jim Herbert
Tolmich
Madison Square Garden
Peerless
Glenn Cunningham
New York University
YORK
INS
Allan Tolmich
Wayne University
Forrest Towns
Georgia
Ben Johnson
Columbia
Jesse Owens
Frank Ryan
Don Lash
Lloyd Thompson
Xavier University
New Orleans
Ralph Metcalfe
Lynn Waldorf Guest At Bowlers Banquet At Y Gym
Northwestern university coach Lynn Waldorf will be the principal speaker at the Y M C A bowlers banquet set for March 11 in the Y gym. League presidents and captains must submit attendance reports by March 5 and companies may reserve special tables by contacting B L Jackson at the Y.
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Y Gym
Morningside Triumphs in North Central Basketball Title
Morningside College of Sioux City captured its first North Central conference basketball crown since 1926 by defeating Iowa State Teachers College 41 to 33 in a rough weekend game. Bob Curtis of the Teachers scored 13, while solid defense slowed the visitors. The Teachers tied with North Dakota University for second as North Dakota beat North Dakota State 52 to 41. Both teams held six wins in eight games, while Morningside finished with two losses in nine.
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Morningside College of
Iowa State Teachers College
Morningside
Bob Curtis
North Dakota University
North Dakota State
Olin Girls Win District Tourney in Round Robin
The Olin High School girls basketball team clinched the district championship with a 41 to 26 win over Delhi after three round robin victories. Waterville finished second with a 33 to 27 victory over Clermont.
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Olin
Olin High School
Delhi
Waterville
Clermont
YMCA Church League Weekly Schedule Highlights
In the YMCA church league several key games are set this week. Unbeaten St Paul Ravens face John Huss M E at Prenkin gym Wednesday. John Huss Pioneers, after a first loss, have won nine straight by wide margins. Central Park Presbyterian and United Presbyterian meet in the Senior division, both with two losses, Monday at Roosevelt. MIU division features Wilson versus Roosevelt in what should be a close game. Wilson Hi- shows gains from new members while Roosevelt Hi- lost many players earlier.
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John Huss Pioneers
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Velt
Viewing the Field by Leo Lucas
Bennett high school may be a dark horse in class B after an undefeated regular season and a dominant sectional run led by Frank Knocke. Tiffin shows rapid progress with limited facilities as Grinnell and Coe battle for Midwest Conference position and Cornell climbs after a late-season surge.
Central Rallies To Beat Luther In Iowa Conference Game
In Pella IA Central rallied in the second half to defeat Luther 29 to 24 in an Iowa conference basketball game. Luther led 10 to 9 at halftime before Central surged late led by Harris Wagaman and Loren Loupee, who propelled the Dutchmen to the victory.
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Wilson High Falls In Sectional Final To Franklin
In a sectional final at Gilmore City the Wilson High School team were eliminated in the last round after winning their first two rounds against Marion and Mount Vernon. The Franklin team won the championship. Front row players Al Urban Tom Farmer Leo Mrar DeWayne Krumm Bill Hansen Don Konigsmark. Back row Manager Dale Sho walter Charles Wilde Don Van Dura Tom Janos George Machacek Henry Urban Bob Mills Coach W L Barnard. Other area finals across class A and B reported at various sites including Algona Livermore Goldfield and Mason City with scores such as Rumbeldt 39 Port Dodee 34 and Barnum 40 Ottosen 36. In swimming news, Rie Van Veen of the Netherlands set a new women’s world record for 200 meters crawl at 2 24.6.
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Grinnell Beats Coe 33 26 On Senior Night
Grinnell rallied to a 33 to 26 lead over Coe, then increased the margin as the Kohawks struggled but held on to win. Coe seniors Gudatis McLeod and Bob McKinley led scoring with nine, eight, and six points respectively. Coe freshmen defeated Grinnell 25-23 in the preliminary game with Jim Holman scoring three baskets and three free throws.
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Kansas State Beats Hawkeye Grapplers
Kansas State wins 32 14 over Iowa to close its dual wrestling season. Key results include Tanaher for KS at 118 forfeiting, Watton (KB) 126 winning by decision, Duncan (KS) with two falls at 135 and 145, Norton (KS) and Smith (IA) in a draw at 165, Keller (KA) by fall, Reynard (KS) by decision, and Hackney (KS) by fall in heavyweight.
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George Smith
Iowa
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Esselt
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Disallow Owens 100 Meter Mark
The IAAF records committee approved forty new world records but rejected Jesse Owens 100 meters in 10.4 seconds citing favorable wind. The United States and Finland dominated the list with twenty one American and eleven Finnish records.
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International Amateur Athletic Federation
Jesse Owens
United States
Finland
Sectional Tournament Results District 1 and 2 Finals
District results from Chariton Cantril Wapello Ottumwa Oskaloosa Wellman New London Seymour and other hubs show Class A and B finals with scores for Sevilla Chariton Melrose Cambria Keokuk Bloomfield Burlington Grandview Ottumwa Fairfield Fairfield Batavia Richland Oskaloosa Eddyville Warnes City Keswick Wellman Riverside Brighton New London Fort Madison Leekridge Yarmouth Seymour Cincinnati Rathbun Lineville District 2 events list Shenandoah Clarinda Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln Bartlett Thurman Corning Prescott Emerson Mount Ayr Disgonel Redding Crseton Cromwell Van Wert Greenfield Cumberland Earlham Orient Viola and more with varied results in both classes across multiple towns.
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Lenox
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Blockton
Oakland
Cornell Cagers Rally To Beat Lawrence In Midwest Clash
Cornell surged from 32 24 halftime to a 48 46 victory over Lawrence on Saturday night. Dave Peterson Don Anderson and Emil Anderson led scoring as Cliff Burton and Norman Faleide fueled the Vikings before Cornell pulled away late. Howard Schneider led all scorers with 15 as Cornell improved to 2 9 in conference and eyed a possible sixth place with Coe awaiting in the finale.
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Purple
Dave Peterson
Don Anderson
Emil Anderson
Lawrence
Cliff Burton
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Schneider
Dean
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Burton
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Junior Kapp
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Fabeide
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Hawkeye teams brace for busy March abroad and at home
University of Iowa athletes will juggle eight championship events across four sports in March. Only four duals are slated with three at home, including a Northwestern swimming meet, a Chicago gymnastics meet, and the state quadrangular track meet. Travel will take squads to New Brunswick for N C swimming nationals and State College for NCAA wrestling, with a peak weekend March 11 and 12 featuring track and swimming in Chicago, wrestling in Evanston, and gymnastics in Minneapolis. All home events start at 7:30 p.m.
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Patty Berg Wins South Atlantic Championship
Patty Berg of Minneapolis overcame past jinxes to win the thirteenth annual South Atlantic women's golf championship in Ormond Beach Florida. She defeated Mrs. William Hockenjos of Lake Hopatcong New Jersey by one up on the eighteenth hole.
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Minneapolis
William Hockenjos
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Wisconsin Trackmen Beat Minnesota in Home Meet
Wisconsin trackmen won 57 to 24 over Minnesota at the field house setting three records. Milt Padaway cleared 13 feet 6 3/4 inches in pole vault, Charles Fenske ran 4 15.0 in the mile, and Ed Smith led in 70 yard high hurdles with 8.6 seconds. Wisconsin took six of nine events.
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Milt Padaway
Wisconsin
Charles Fenske
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Badgers
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Jablonski
Behind the Scenes at the World Title Fight Negotiations
A sports reporter recalls a tense scene with the challenger’s manager in a hotel suite over a possible New York bout. The manager offered $300 in cash to call the result a draw, arguing the decision could wreck negotiations. No New York fight materialized.
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Cornell Matmen Defeat Chicago U in dual meet
Special to The Gasette Mount Vernon Cornell college overwhelmed Chicago University 23 to 3 with three draws. Ed Mickey scored the only fall for Cornell in the heavyweight bout pinning Butler in two minutes, while captains and seniors Watson Cole and Jim Taylor led wins. Brand and Finnwall battled to overtime draw in a standout 145 pound match.
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Pirates Plan San Bernardino Camp Shakeup
The Pittsburgh Pirates will depart for San Bernardino California next Wednesday for training camp to chase the National League pennant no win since 1927. Manager Harold Traynor may rely on young pitchers Russ Bauers Cy Blanton Joe Bowman Jim Tobin and rookies Ken Heintzelman Truett Sewell Marvin Duke to shoulder the hurling, aided by Red Lucas Bill Swift Mace Brown and Ed Brandt. The first group of players arrives next Saturday, with infielders and outfielders joining a week later.
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