Traer Golden Gloves Tournament Opens Tuesday Night
More than forty amateur boxers from Benton Tama Grundy Black Hawk and Buchanan counties will compete as Traer hosts the district Golden Gloves event at the Opera House. Eight winners advance to Cedar Rapids and the Chicago Tournament of Champions. Tom Caldwell referees the final night with assistance from Johnny Fryrear and Joe Benson.
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Ageless Celtics Prove Longevity Through Passing Wizardry
Veteran stars Davey Banks Nat Hickey Pat Herlihy Rusty Saunders and Paul Birch join younger players on a winter south tour showcasing a weathered Celtics machine. Their secret is elite passing court mastery and optimized effort leading to high shooting efficiency and crowd-pleasing play.
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Monticello Sets Entry Deadline for Legion Boxing Show
The Monticello Gold en Gloves boxing tournament sponsored by the American Legion fixed Monday Jan 15 as the entry deadline, two days before the January 17 and 18 show. Prominent entrants include Tommy Eden Clarence Aldrich Leslie Leggett George Nordman Verdy Richardson and other notable fighters.
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Spartans Defeat Upper Iowa 51 29 in Dubuque
Dubuque University defeated Upper Iowa 51 to 29 to claim its third straight Iowa conference win. Spartans led 30 to 10 at halftime with Bob Peters on 12 points and Peterson contributing five before leaving in the second period.
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Minnesota Routs Iowa 42 to 34 in Tight Big Ten Bout
Minnesota raced to a 42 34 victory over Iowa as free throws and defense carried the Gophers. Anderson opened the second half with scoring, Prasse anchored Iowa’s defense, and Lind and Dick paced late free throws as Minnesota pulled away. Iowa struggled with poor shooting and turnovers.
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Gehrig to stay with Yankees on retired number plan
Ed Barrow announced Lou Gehrig will not be released by the Yankees but will have his number four permanently retired. Gehrig will keep his locker name on the door and may visit the clubhouse. he now serves on the municipal parole board and earns 5700 dollars a year, later 6000 if restored.
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Roosevelts rink brings joy and bold sports notes
Ice at Roosevelt school earns praise from playground workers while attracting skaters to the robust Manhattan Beach area. Mike Enich jokes about post season talk as Bob Feller bonus chatter surfaces and a Grissom Beggs trade sits notable in diverse league chatter.
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Cedar Rapids Seeks 45 Teams for 1941 State Bowling Meet
The state tournament heads to Waterloo alleys starting January 20 with Cedar Rapids aiming to enter 45 teams. Entries must be filed by January 17. A Cedar Rapids Bowling Association committee dinner meets at the Y M C A Monday evening to discuss logistics and entries can be routed through secretary Frank Stanek.
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Packers and Pro Stars Set For Bow Game Clash
In Gilmore Stadium Los Angeles the Green Bay Packers face the NFL All-Stars in a post season pro bowl. The event brings together top players from the league with a combined roster strength and a potential classic game setting for 19000 expected fans this Sunday.
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Anamosa to Host Eureka American Legion Gloves Meet
Anamosa will host the Eureka American Legion Golden Gloves tournament January 29 and 30 with about sixty regional boxers entered. Teams from Anamosa Monticello Cascade Makoketa DeWitt and others will compete as matchmakers crowd eliminations and finals into two nights. Notable entrants include past champions like Clarence Aldrich Leslie Leggett and Leonard Joslyn, while several contenders are not yet confirmed. The event is sponsored by the Anamosa Eureka and American Legion with Junior Drum and Bugle corps as beneficiary.
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Kowawks Conquer Monmouth 33-28
Coe defeats Monmouth 33 to 28 as Hank Moss headlines with a late underhand shot and free throw to push the lead. Sophomore Tschirgi scores 10, Plunkett 12, Mannen 8 as Coe improves to two wins in three conference games with Knox next on the schedule.
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Wisconsin Tops Chicago 20 18 on Schwartz Late Shot
University of Wisconsin opens the Big Ten campaign with a 20 to 18 win over Chicago as Bob Schwartz scores a one hand shot with two minutes left. Box score lists Fe and Ft details for Wisconsin and Chicago stars.
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Bulldogs Dominate Washington U. In Valley Clash
Drake Bulldogs beat Washington University 27 to 22 in St. Louis extending their Missouri Valley Conference win streak to two. Box score shows Drake with limited speed and sharpshooting from early week performance, while Washington struggles to close the gap. Officials listed as Referee Newsom and Umpire Hinshaw.
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Heafner Leads LA Open After Two Rounds
Clayton Heafner of Charlotte NC shot 68 in heavy conditions to hold a two stroke lead at 139 after 36 holes in the fiftieth Los Angeles Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.
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Nebraska Beats California Bears 46 to 32 in Lincoln
Nebraska opened with a quick lead and held on to defeat touring California Bears 46 32 in Lincoln. Senior guard Bob Therian, entering the starting lineup for the first time, led both teams with 12 points.
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