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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1949
Page
6
Local items from the Cedar Rapids Gazette dated Friday January 7, 1949. Briefs cover municipal updates, community notices, and early 1949 civic happenings in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
In Pasadena California Tournament of Roses Chairman Harold Schaffer said Northwestern coach Bob Voigts will not return the gilded key to the city given after Northwestern’s 20 14 Rose Bowl win over California Schaffer Vir ginia Bower and her court met the team on December 20 and offered the key three feet long Voigts refused to give back the trophy noting it as a souvenir rather than a prize
In college play, Ambrose defeated Penn 70 to 54. Other matches include East Canisius over Syracune 63 to 4, Philadelphia 3 over Queens College 14 to 8, and Geneva 164 over Bethanyan Catholic. Amateur and high school scores follow in a dense listing of local teams and leagues with varied results across multiple venues.
Frank G Menke 63 longtime sports editor of International News Service was stricken with a mild heart attack in Seattle on Thursday and taken to Swedish hospital. He has ghost written for Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney John McGraw and Connie Mack and his latest book is the Encyclopedia of Sports.
Iowa end coach Bob Fitch spoke to the Cedar Rapids Lions outlining how Minnesota roles as Iowa’s rival differ from Iowa’s view of Minnesota. He noted Minnesota’s focus on Michigan, while Iowa fans publicly hype the rivalry. Fitch praised Iowa sports writers as more balanced than those in Minneapolis.
Iowa City adds a turning wall in its pool converting the long course 150 feet to a 75 foot course. Coach David Armbruster notes most meets use 75 feet and turning saves time, aiding swimmers including Wally Ris as he targets records in the 100 yard events and national marks.
In National Hockey League action, Montreal defeated Chicago 7 to 2. Boston led Detroit 3 to 2 in a separate game with tense late moments.
Pekin high school in Pekin Illinois seeks an Iowa prep foe for a September 16 1949 home football game. The stadium seats 10000. Last season Pekin lost to Mooseheart 25 0 and 18 of 24 lettermen have graduated. Interested schools should contact athletic director James W Lewis.
Iowa City Bill Quinlan a Clinton wrestler who has returned after a navy hitch will strengthen the Iowa wrestling team in the 128-pound class Coach Mike Howard said. The sophomore is the No 1 choice to take over the division left by Romero Macias. Quinlan won three of five dual meet bouts in 1946 in either 121 or 128 pounds and earned a major letter.
Vern McCoy of Waterloo has been named captain after peers selected him following a two season record of seven wins four losses and one draw. The 121 pound junior placed second last season in the conference 114 pound class and missed the 1947 and 1848 seasons due to navy service. Coach Mike Howard announced the honor.
Ellsworth junior college basketball coach Kenneth Starbuck has resigned effective January 15 to pursue a business venture in Hampton.
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