Coe and Cornell Reach Grinnell Meet Finals in Invitational
Coe defeats Grinnell 56 38 in overtime to reach the Grinnell invitational final with Kenny Popp delivering the decisive basket. Grinnell led 33-22 at halftime but rallied to force OT before falling. Earl Peisner and Jim Van Antwerp led the scorers with 11 each for Grinnell and Coe respectively. Cornell beat Central 42-37 in the other semifinal.
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Associated Press
Cornell
Grinnell
Central
Butler Bulldogs Shell Indiana 52 41 in Hoosier Room Thriller
Butler surged to an 8-1 start and kept tight defense to beat Indiana 52 41 in Indianapolis. Ward Williams led Indiana with 17 points while Ralph O’Brien scored 15 for Butler as the Bulldogs built a 43 31 cushion after halftime and never relinquished control. Indiana dropped to 4 losses in seven games.
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O’brien
Monticello VFW Edges Hopkinton In Narrow Win
Monticello VFW defeated Hopkinton Indees 23 to 22 in a tight game after leading 10 to 9 at halftime. For scheduling home and home games contact Paul W. Warner in Monticello Iowa.
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Hopkinton Indees
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Iowa
Speed Coaching Won Rose Bowl for Illinois
Illinois defeated UCLA 45 to 14 in the Rose Bowl as coaches, experts, and players reflected on the rout. Ray Eliot earned praise for game preparation while Bert LaBrucherie cited Buddy Young’s 16 yard run on third down as the pivotal moment that broke UCLA’s spirit.
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Arm champion Calumet back in training after Jones
Hialeah Florida scene where trainer Ben Jones helps Calumet's Armed handicap champion return to training after a setback. The article notes Jones' role and the conditioning work to regain form ahead of upcoming competitions.
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Hialeah, Fla
NEA
Ben Jones
Calumet
Four Cedar Rapids High Schools Play Prep Doubleheader Tonight
Four public high schools in Cedar Rapids begin post holiday hoops with a Coe Gym doubleheader. McKinley meets Franklin at 7 15 and Roosevelt faces Wilson at 8 40. St Wenceslaus may visit St Marys Waterloo if roads allow. LC and St Patrick skip games until next week.
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Roosevelt
Wilson
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Crosetti Named Coach by Yanks
New York Yankees appoint Frankie Crosetti player coach under Harris. The long serving infield star plans to continue part time playing duties, having been regular shortstop in 1945 and 1932 to 1940 before Phil Rizzuto joined the majors.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Could Double Up On Big Nine Pressure
The piece profiles Ray Nolting and Roger Stephens linking pro and college stars, urges Iowa backers to recruit locally, and notes Iowa U’s veterans shaping a potential title run. It argues local salesmanship to Iowa youths pays dividends and stresses team unity and speed as keys to success.
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Four Skating Marks Topple At Roosevelt
A heavy snow storm challenged skaters at Roosevelt rink with nearly 400 spectators braving near zero temps. Donald Cook lowered the intermediate boys 220 yard record by 7.3 seconds as Janet Lewis and Johnny Yuva set new marks in 75 yard dashes. Ed Shimek won the 440 yard and one mile for seniors, earning high point honors and the speed trophy. Ocie Trimble narrowly beat the winner in a thrilling junior race as records fell in 14 events.
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Playground Commission
Donald Cook
Johnny Yuva
Janet Lewis
Ccie Trimble
Ed Shimek
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Ocie Trimble
Wee
Geores Jr
Robert Encler
Bankroll Derby Opens With Hogan Leading GOLF Field
Los Angeles hosts the Los Angeles Open at Riviera for 72 holes over four days with 135 top players and two Brits. Ben Hogan, money leader in 1946 with about 45 000, faces strong rivals including Lloyd Mangrum and Sam Snead. Byron Nelson skips to stay at his Trenton Texas ranch after winning 1946 with 284.
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Ben Hogan
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Riviera Country Club
Lloyd Mangrum
Sam Snead
Hot Springs
A. Blazin
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Beloit Defeats Centenary 50 43 In Tight Clash
Beloit, the Midwest Conference champions, rolled to a 50 43 victory over Centenary in Shreveport. Beloit seized early momentum with Orr Sudkamp and Anderson scoring, Centenary rallied to a 25 25 halftime tie, Erickson then edged Beloit ahead at the horn for a 27 25 edge. Second half stayed close with lead changes.
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Wisconsin
Three Games Tonight In Commercial League Play
The YMCA league schedules three games tonight as Plant's face Kinney Shoes in the opening matchup followed by two additional Commercial League contests.
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Y.M.C.A
Ta Plant
Va. Kinney Shoes
Shelton Faces Cage Boycott In New York
New York colleges including CCNY vote to refrain from competition with any Wyoming team tied to basketball coach Everett Shelton after anti semitic remarks alleged at a Madison Square Garden game. Nat Holman testifies about overheard remarks as Ned Irish denounces racial discrimination. Wyoming president G D Humphrey declines comment awaiting Shelton’s return.
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Arizona Barnstormers Edge Michigan State In Close Affair
The University of Arizona barnstormers defeated Michigan State 45-43 in East Lansing Thursday night, leading 29-21 at halftime and staving off MSU's late rally to secure the win.
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