Cohen and Aragon Testify in Fix Fight Probe
Los Angeles boxers Art Aragon and Mickey Cohen testified before a county grand jury about an alleged fixed San Antonio welterweight bout. Cohen denied involvement, citing threats against him as police investigate possible ties to the case. The panel postponed action pending more witness appearances from San Antonio.
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Art Aragon
Mickey Cohen
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Dick Goldstein
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Texas
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Wilson Wins In Industrial League Thriller At Roosevelt
Sailor tallies 26 points guiding Wilson and Company to a 56 48 win over Cryovac in Roosevelt high school gym. Cryovac’s Langhurst and Rothreck drop 16 each as Cryovac forfeits later game against Quaker Oats. final score details unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Coe Cagers Face Knox to Defend Midwest Lead
Coe and Knox meet in the Kohawk Fieldhouse at 7 30 p m in a pivotal Midwest conference game. Coe seeks to extend a 4 0 conference record and protect its title bid while Knox, despite two losses, is a top challenger. Saturday features Monmouth visiting as both teams share the conference lead.
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Parker Is Pro Coach of Year for 1954
Buddy Parker of the Detroit Lions was named National Football Coach of the Year in the United Press poll. Parker, whose team finished second last season after last in 1955, led the Lions past the Western division title race by a half game, earning nine votes from 25 sports writers. J Kim Lee Howell of the New York Giants was runner up with six votes for guiding the Giants to their first eastern division tie in 10 years and their first league championship in 18.
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Cleveland
Sam Huff
West Virginia
Dles
Skaters Set for 32nd Post-Dispatch Silver Skates Meet
In St Louis Cedar Rapids skaters Dave Arends and Eddie Minder will race this weekend in the 32nd annual Post-Dispatch Silver Skates. Arends defends his intermediate title and Minder returns as a juvenile entering junior competition, both last year’s champions.
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Post-Dispatch
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College basketball scores and results sweep Midwest action
A jumble of results across multiple games shows Xavier, West Kentucky, Indiana State, Gustavus Adolphus, Bellarmine, Kalamazoo and others posting scores in early season rounds. Notable mentions include Indiana State at 85, Gustavus Adolphus defeating Ball State, and Holy Cross and Le Moyne games noted among scattered line items.
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Battle of Passes in Senior Bowl sparks offensive showcase
In Mobile the Senior Bowl features North quarterback Dawson and South signal caller Curtis in a high scoring duel. Curtis, from Texas Christian, earns No. 1 status for South coach Paul Brown after a strong Cotton Bowl showing. Dawson, a Purdue standout, leads North with a mix of long and short passes as coaches Kuharich and Brown finalize lineups.
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Curtis
Texas Christian
Syracuse
Paul Brown
Purdue
Joe Kuharich
Washington
Hedskins
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Arizona
Terry Barr
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Jim Podoley
Central Michigan
Vic Zueco
Michigan State
John “the Beast" Bayuk
Jaycee Skate Derby Set Sunday at Manhattan Rink
A large field is expected Sunday for the annual Jaycee ice derby scheduled at 2 p.m. on the Manhattan rink. It marks the second Cedar Rapids ice meet of the season, following the Cedar Valley Open meet under way last week.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Valley
Church Volleyball League Leads and Results
In a church league update, Salem GUB Calvary Baptist and Calvary Baptist lead with 19 2 records after week play. Calvary Baptist tied for cup lead by sweeping Trinity Lutheran. Salem posted two wins and one loss as Church of the Brethren split results.
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Trinity Lutheran
Salem
Church of the Brethren
Paul Waner Seriously Ill In Sarasota Hospital
SARASOTA, Fla. Paul Big Poison Waner a Hall of Fame baseball star and former Pirates outfielder was seriously ill in a hospital with pneumonia. The 63 year old man was stricken Sunday night at home and kept in an oxygen tent most of the time. Mrs. Waner said Thursday night he is very sick and far from out of danger, with a 105 degree fever and right lung congestion and poor reaction to medicine.
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Caulfielder
Fuilmer To Fight Ray In March For 250000 Return Bout
New York dispatch reports Jim Norris announced plans for a 250000 return bout between Gene Fuilmer and Ray Robinson in March as Sugar Ray’s handlers protested officiating at Wednesday night’s 194645 fight. Robinson’s camp filed a protest with the New York State Athletic Commission over referee Ruby Goldstein’s officiating while Fullmer claimed the title fight was clean and ready for another bout anytime.
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New York
Jim Norris
Gene Fuilmer
Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray
Eric Brara
Robinson
New York State Athletic Commission
Belng
Ruby Goldstein
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Rose Bowl memories and marching band antics from Iowa
The article recalls Iowa and Michigan State Rose Bowl experiences detailing the Iowa marching band’s precision on the field and in the stands. It notes the Rose Bowl parade, Scottish Highlanders performance, and press box reactions, including Don Hahn revealing winter underwear backstage.
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Don Hahn
Purdue, Minnesota clash as Big Ten season opens clash
Tinois, owner of a 6-1 record, presides as Purdue faces Minnesota on Saturday night. Purdue also sits at 6-1 in conference play while most teams have three or fewer games. Wisconsin stands at 2-6, and coach Bucky says neither Tom Payne nor Perr Hegg will start at center due to Hegg's ankle issue.
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Purdue
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Football safer than many teen activities, says NFHS official
In Chicago the National Federation of State High School Associations executive secretary J V Porter argued football is safer for high school boys than many teenage activities. Chicago's W M Runyon cited only 10 high school football fatalities nationwide in 1956, while about 2000 youths aged 15 19 died in accidents the same period.
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Cincinnati Sells Joe Black to Seattle
Cincinnati Redlegs announce the sale of pitcher Joe Black to Seattle of the Pacific Coast League. Black, a right hander, was troubled by injuries and had a 3-2 record this season after joining Cincinnati in 1955 and contributing mainly in relief.
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Joe Black
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Buckeyes Relies On Howard and Front Line Power
Forward Frank Howards becomes Ohio State’s big gun as Hobin Freeman graduates. Jowans recalls his sophomore rebounding. Sidle and center Houston bolster the front line. In Easthampton four teams tied, each free throw story features 45 attempts with perfect accuracy. Podres Lima, Johnny Podres signs Dodgers contract terms for 1937 season.
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Ohio
Jowans
Buckeyes
Hobin Freeman
Howard
Ken
Mail Applications for Iowa AAU Cage Meet in Marshalltown
About 40 top amateur and independent teams in the Iowa AAU territory received application blanks for the 1957 state men’s basketball tournament to be held in Marshalltown February 17 to 24. Only 25 entries will be accepted based on season records with preference for earlier applicants. Entries close February 10.
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Marshalltown
Iowa Association Aau
Westin Jacobsen
Comments Continued on Southland's Rose Bowl Prospects
The column argues Southland can produce a winner and urges unity for action during a pivotal year. It questions coastal fans and notes speculation that Tow a dominates in strength speed and coaching compared to PCC’s Rose Bowl chances.
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Towa
PCC
Editor calls for pro team to replace UC Berkeley football
Daily Californian editor Bob Falk urges replacing the college squad with a professional team to win, claiming it satisfies students alumni and public. UC President Sproul dismisses the idea as impractical, while Chancellor Kerr labels it impossible in practice and principle.
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Alls
Daily Californian
Bob Falk
Falk
George Bernard Shaw
Robert G. Sproul
California
Clark Kerr
Tutor Matman Formanek Out For Month At Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls reports tutor Matman Formanek, a standout wrestler who was undefeated last season and won his first two bouts this winter, will miss at least a month with mononucleosis. Dr. Valient D. French, team physician, said the chronic illness leaves him weak and tired as Iowa Teachers’ out standing grappler is sidelined.
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Ins
Dick Formanek
Iowa
Panther Grapplers
Formanek
Valient D. French
Panthers
IPCC Won’t Ease Ban on Grid Players in Football Aid
SAN FRANCISCO AP The Pacific Coast conference tackled financial aid for football players and other athletes at a two day meeting. It knocked down easing penalties and kept a round robin football schedule, with penalties including loss of a year’s eligibility for athletes who received illegal aid in 1945.
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SAN Francisco
Presidents’ Council
Petoles
Idaho
UCLA
California
Washington
USC
Silver Lake Opens to Promiscuous Fishing
Silver Lake at Delhi is opened to free fishing for the winter, with commercial fishermen barred. Fishing by any means is allowed except poisoning, dynamiting, or electrical stunning. Last summer bass from the lake were moved to Harwick lake and some bullheads and small bass may be taken before March 1, 1957.
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Manchester
Silver Lake
Delhi
Harwick Lake
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