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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1957

Page

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Franklin Bolts Past Wilson In Cedar Rapids Sectional

Franklin gained the sectional final by beating Wilson 65 to 50 at the Coe fieldhouse. Mike Tousey led with 21 points, Denny Meyers added 19, Jim Bearle 14, and Dave Bradley 10 as the Bolts built a 46-31 edge late in the third quarter and never relinquished the lead. Cliff Svoboda was held to nine for Wilson as Franklin's defense and balanced scoring sealed the victory. Final advances set Franklin to face Immaculate Conception at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the district pursuit.

Ron Mary Franklin Cedar Rapids Coe Wilson Thunderbolts Immaculate Conception Ramblers Bolts Mike Tousey Denny Meyers Jim Bearle Dave Bradley Tousey Mike Cliff Svoboda Svoboda Jim Meskimen Bearle Bradley Meyers

Uptown and Jerabek's Reach Y Semis

Waterloo area YMCA basketball results show Jerabek's defeating Muscatine 70 to 44 and Uptown Village beating Newton 57 to 32 to advance to Friday semifinals. Waterloo West Side eliminated Troy Laundry 58 to 44 with semifinal pairings set for 7 30 p.m. and 8 50 p.m.

C.R Waterloo Cedar Rapids Jerabek Muscatine Y Uptown Village Newton Troy Laundry Waterloo West Side Muscatine Pit Lipp Colick Wall Hoff Strang Perkins Jennings Robinson Garnes Midealf Ramsey E — Ee Natal Muscatine West Side Troy Sheldon Hap Eggleston Hobbs Larrison Domer Boatman Dussell Millis Uptown Villiage

Keystone Sectional Final Showdown Looms for Marengo Knox Keystone

Keystone defeated Cedar Rapids Roosevelt 69 49 to secure its second win over a Cedar Rapids team while Marengo edged Belle Plaine 49 48. Darwin Oehlerich poured in 32 points as Keystone, led by the Komets, used free throws to seal the victory. The teams meet Friday at 7 30 p m for the class A sectional title with Marengo seeking revenge after its late rally.

Marengo Belle Plaine Keystone C.R. Roosevelt Jack Ogden Benton County Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Wilson Sperry Radeke Grieder Birch Rathjen Johnson O Storck A von Horbeck Zahlert Imm Luce England Maren Ie Ob Erep Coastal McCormick Pet Jones Franzenbure Winegar Holst An Ochlerich Eit Gardner Ritscher Lamb Pohlmann I Vasbinder Hupfe Lamarine Jack Castle Waterloo Pete Azula Cedar Falls

Deaver Holds Lead in Cedar Rapids Goal Shoot Contest

Gerald Deaver maintains the lead in the Cedar Rapids Playground Commission annual goal shooting event as Pat Ford posts 135 at Hayes School. Deaver previously scored 140 to top the standings. more rounds are set at Buchanan School and Hoover with others achieving notable scores at Johnson and Tyler venues.

Gerald Deaver Cedar Rapids Playground Commission Pat Ford Hayes Deaver Buchanan School Hoover Roger Struve Johnson Gary Blomberg John Rishel Ford Dick Sickles Fillmore Dave Karasek Tyler Alex Ratkewicz Len Willis Dan Slaman

Local High School Sectional Finals Broadcast Schedule

KCRG will air Franklin versus Immaculate Conception at 7 30 p m and Marengo versus Keystone from Keystone gym at 7 30 p m Friday night Marion meets Olin at 7 in Mt Vernon.

Franklin Immaculate Conception High School KCRG Marengo Keystone Marion Olin Mt. Vernon

Boys Sectionals and Indoor Meet Highlights Across Campus Courts

Highlights include Class A boys sectionals at Coe fieldhouse with Olin vs Marion at 7 p.m and Mt Vernon winner vs Anamosa Springville at 8 30 p m. Also listed are Midwest conference events at Coe and various Big Ten and intercollegiate matchups across Iowa Minnesota and Illinois regions.

Coe Olin Marion Anamosa Springville Mt. Vernon Mt Vernon New Parsons Upper Iowa Carleton Cornell St. Olaf Grinnell Keystone Newhall Big Ten Ohio State Legion Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Itowa Chicago Iowa Air Force Academy Denver Indiana Midwest

Calhoun Beats Cotton In Ten Round Decision

Rory Calhoun of White Plains New Jersey outpoints Charley Cotton of Toledo Ohio in a ten round match at Denver. Cotton weighed 1552 pounds while Calhoun weighed 160.

Associated Press Denver Rory Calhoun White Plains N. J Charley Cotton Toledo Ohioe

Midwest Mat Tourney Opens at Coe Friday

Nine Midwest conference wrestling teams compete in the Coe fieldhouse two mat setup with fans kept informed by scoreboards and PA. Cornell defends its title led by Bob Majors and John Anderson as Carleton Grinnell Coe Knox challenge for top honors.

Midwest Coe Carleton Grinnell Knox Cornell Bob Majors John Anderson Charles Green Merv Miller

No Cedar Rapids champs reach finals in Chicago tourney

In Chicago the Cedar Rapids Golden Glovers failed to reach the televised finals as Mike Darling and Roy Vaughn both lost in the quarterfinals and semifinals. Darling was stopped by Edgar Gregory in the second round, while Vaughn dropped a split decision to Salvatore Valles.

Hicago Cedar Rapids Golden Glovers Chicago ABC Mike Darling Detroit Edgar Gregory Roy Vaughn Burlington Roswell N. M Salvatore Valles Vaughn Roy Valles New Mexico Military Academy Walles Danny Spunt Darling Gregory Detroit Bus Company Mike Dean Steve Cherry- Burrell Ben Ben Marshall Don Hemphel Rockford Ill Dick Brantner Grand Rapids

Coe Eyes Title Share in Two Key Conference Games

Coe Kohawks aim for a share of the Midwest title with a trip to Carleton and St Olaf after leading the league in defense. Possible outcomes include co-championship with Monmouth, setting a new win loss record, and Al Pursell chasing scoring milestones across two games and NAIA tournament play.

Bob Schulz Coe Minnesota Kohawks Carleton St. Olaf Monmouth al Pursell Pursell Iowa

Viola Upsets Martelle In Class B Sectional Clash

Viola surprised Martelle 26 24 in a Class B sectional game. Viola used a stall and 20 free throws to counter three field goals and led 3 2 after one quarter and 12 4 at halftime. Elmer Bigger scored 16 for Viola while Martelle’s Rower topped their team with seven.

MT. Vernon Viola Martelle Morley Martello Elmer Bigger Rower

Teachers Close Mat Season Against Luther

Cedar Falls Iowa Teachers and Luther Norsemen meet at the Panther gym in a dual with both teams at 5-3. Ed Masteller aims to keep his unbeaten record as he faces Paul Krueger in a key bout.

Cedar Falls Iowa Teachers Luther Norsemen Panther Teachers Panthers Ed Masteller Paul Krueger

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C.R. Sectional Franklin Wilson Uptown LaVerne Bruns Dysart Carroll Komets Darwin Oehlerich Darwin Taylor Bob van Dura Garfield Gary Blumber Les Fillmore Mateju Third Street Sports Slate Michigan Kansas State Iowa State Simpson Wartburg Bob Bennet Rams Charles Bryant George Park Walt Homsey Ron White Ben Schneider Anderson Casablanca Richard A. Hardesty Ellen Hardesty Avenue NE George Massies Fredericksburg USO Club Morocco Hardesty Nouasseur Air Depot Rome Assen Ivanov America Free World Rgn Eby's Sporting Goods First Avenue R Radio Bob Brooks Rapop Hollywood Mercury Buick Dodge Chevrolet Cody Rapoport Auto Parts, Inc West End Sixteenth Avenue Bridge Second Avenue Red Peppers By Gus Schrader Cedar Rapids Glovers Wellington Jack Slack Sale Goodyear First Avenue
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