Cedar Rapids Expected To Boost Three-I In 1950
Des Moines veteran Tom Fairweather forecasts Cedar Rapids will strengthen the Three-I in 1950 with a new ballpark and Indians farm ties. He notes Cedar Rapids historic attendance and rivalry with Waterloo, aiming to repeat strong finishes and high fan support from a resurgent league. He recalls past stars and his 42nd year as a baseball executive.
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Bob Hope Named Sportsman of the Year in ABC Poll
Bob Hope wins the Sportsman of the Year honor in a national ABC poll conducted by Harry Wismer. Runner ups include Doak Walker and Joe DiMaggio. other notables are Bud Wilkinson Jackie Robinson Leon Hart Joe Page Ben Hogan Bob Mathias and Sam Snead. Hope praised for sportsmanship and service to troops.
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Shipp to Act Only as Waterloo Coach
Charlie Shipp 36 retired as a player and will serve only as bench coach for the Waterloo Hawks of the NBA. The board cited better direction of the team as coach, after a 15 season pro career with Indianapolis Oshkosh Fort Wayne Akron and Anderson before joining Waterloo in 1948.
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Italian Champ Manca to Meet Joe Arthur Jan 9 Fight
Giovanni Manca the Italian middleweight champion agreed to face Joe Arthur of Indianapolis in an eight round feature bout at Marigold Gardens on January 9.
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Iowa Hosts Utah State Monday in nonconference clash
Iowa seeks its 45th straight home nonconference win as it hosts Utah State at 8 p.m. in Iowa City. The Aggies beat Lawrence Tech and Oregon earlier, while Iowa beat Oregon and posted a long home-win streak dating to 1945. Lineup likely includes Wollers, Cochrane, Calsbeek, Schulz, and Clifton.
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Windsor Farms Loriot Wins Dade Handicap at Tropical Park
Loriot of the Windsor farms led from flag pole to wire in the $5,000 Dade handicap feature at Tropical Park on Friday. The upset winner paid $6.10 to win and collected the purse.
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Varied High School Basketball Scores Across Regions
Friday results list numerous games across Northeast and Eastern Iowa, South Iowa Cedar, Linn County and surrounding areas. Notable wins include Waukon over Gilbert in overtime, Oelwein edging Waverly, Postville and New Hampton close in several replays, and Mason City Holy Family defeating Bancroft St. John’s. Also shows Big Ten and Midwest Conference observations with multiple matchups and some overtime results.
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Hogan Cards 69 as Comeback Glimmer Shines
Ben Hogan shot 69 at Riviera Country Club with George Fazio and Sid Lanfield as he ponders a return in the Los Angeles Open. Despite leg troubles he showed his form, resting between shots after a severe bus crash 11 months earlier.
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Preps with the magic touchlight up Iowa hoops scene
The piece highlights three high school stars Ray Fontana of Ankeny Bill Fitch of Wilson and Jerry Davis of Ottumwa as standout shooters amid a season of strong prep talent. It notes Fontana’s graceful 30 point pace Fitch’s sharp shooting and Davis’s clutch field goals plus a clinic all star team selection and mentions coaching moves and sophomore depth at Ames and Wilson high schools.
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Vingo Shows Improvement After Brave Boxer Fight
Carmine Vingo a 20 year old New York heavyweight is slowly improving in hospital after a sixth round knockout loss to Rocky Iciano of Brockton. Doctors report brain concussion contusions lacerations and a possible blood clot but say he has regained consciousness intermittently since Saturday and his recovery looks better though he will never fight again.
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Hear Tomorrow's Headlines to Night on KCRG
A local radio tease promotes hearing tomorrow's headlines tonight on KCRG at 10. Viewers are invited to tune in for a preview of upcoming news items and brief segments.
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