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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1950

Page

3

Marion Indians Top Vinton On Home Floor In Wide Margin

King led Marion with 20 points as the Indians defeated Vinton 54-38 in Wamac conference play. Jack Fry added 19 for Vinton, while Gable Williams and Johnson sparked a late Marion run to seal the victory.

Jack King Marion Vinton Indians King Jack Blue Jays Jack Fry Dick Johnson Bob Williams Johnson Barrie Gable Gable Hugh Leffingwell Jim Bordewick

Erdelatz Quits Talks with Navy Coach Postponed

Eddie Erdelatz flew to San Francisco after negotiations with the Naval Academy to become football coach again but no agreement was reached. Capt. Howard Caldwell said talks continue and details remain unresolved.

Annapolis Eddie Erdelatz San Francisco Beeccome Navy Howard Caldwell Fidelaiz Academy Caldwell

Evening TV Schedule Teaser

Evening 15 Ball Preview and Iowa Michigan game mentioned. Jack Spencer hosts 20 Questions at 7 30. News at 8 and music at 10. Channel dial details appear distorted but indicate a 9690 meter frequency and program blocks.

Iowa-Mich Jack Spencer

KWCR Radio Schedule Listing

KWCR 145 AM presents Saturday lineup with Dining Music News at 6:30 and a 6:45 Favorite Music hour. The evening features Variety Time 5 AM Veterans, Murray Singers, family and orchestral sets by Alvino Rey and Tex Beneke plus a Dancing Party closing at 10:30.

Alvino Rey Tex Beneke

How To Skate Pace and Rhythm For Beginners

Editor notes three article series with tips from Peter Miller Herbert J Knudten and Leo Freisinger. Distance skating emphasizes a low forward glide balanced cadence and equal blade pressure to maintain momentum. Pace guidance warns against early overexertion and suggests training with older skaters while avoiding overuse of stopwatches.

Peter Miller Amateur Skating Union of U. S Herbert J. Knudten Iowa Skating Association Leo Freisinger Holiday On Ice

Osmanski Resigns as Holy Cross Football Coach

Dr. William Osmanski known as Bronco Bill resigns as Holy Cross head football coach after a 1-9 season. He will return to dentistry in Chicago and may remain as coach per a statement by Osmanski and Father O'Brien. No settlement details disclosed.

Chicago William T. Osmanski Bronco Bill Chicago Bears Osmanski Holy Cross John A. O’brien Worcester, Mass., College Boston College Father O’brien Eddie Anderson University of Iowa

Woodruff Named Florida Football Coach And AD

Baylor coach Bob Woodruff, 34, becomes University of Florida head football coach and athletic director. He signs a seven year contract at 17000 dollars per year, the highest state salary, replacing Bear Wolf who resigned after four lackluster seasons.

Tallahassee Fla Bob Woodruff Baylor University University of Florida Board of Control Raymond “Bear” Wolf Tulane University Florida

Iowa at Michigan Opens Big Ten Basketball Season

Iowa battles Michigan in Ann Arbor for the season opener with Bob Brooks providing play by play on KCRG KCRK at 6 30 PM. Pre game lineups start at 6 20 PM with team information and post game analysis by Jack Spencer following the contest.

University of Iowa Ann Arbor Bob Brooks Iowa Jack Spencer Brooks Indiana KCRG

Towa Barn Dance News Final Plays

Sports final updates from KCRG ims on January 7 cover Orton Downey and Monroe with notes on Aughn Marlowe and Gee Marlowe as part of the event's summary and memos.

Towa Barn Dance Orton Downey Memosaughn Monroe “Gee Marlowe

Franklin Stops Independence in Mat Test 25 13

Franklin high school wrestling team defeated Independence 25 to 13 in Franklin gym. Seven of 11 matches won, one draw. two falls for Franklin, one for Independence. Notable bouts include Oberbroecking 9-0 over Thorpe and Ingels 8-6 over Copeland, with Fanton and Eddy drawing 2-2.

Franklin Franklin High School Bolts Bobby Oberbroecking Bob Thorpe Thorpe Oberbroecking Don Ingels Dale Copeland Ingels Wallace Fanton Loren Eddy Bob Oberbroeckling Eddie Masteller Joe Giovannazi Jerry Satterlee Bill Roberts To Stark Charles Ghere Walter Homsey Bud van Houck Peete Maran_ Horn Davenne Howard See Dick Green Loren Eschen Dick Schmidt Tom Parker

Notre Dame Sooners May Meet in 1952 Title Clash

Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy indicated a possible 1951 or 1952 game with Oklahoma. Both programs favor a meeting, likely in 1952 as Oklahoma has no 1951 schedule openings. Leahy attends a Washington Touchdown Club award dinner as Coach of the Year.

Washington Notre Dame Oklahoma Frank Leahy Sooners Bud Wilkinson Leahy Washington Touchdown Club

Oklahoma Mat Team Dips Cyclones 21 13

Oklahoma wrestlers defeated Iowa State 21-13 in a Big Seven dual meet. Five of seven bouts won by Oklahoma before forfeiting the heavyweight match. Notable results include Blubaugh and Watson securing pins and Wise and Wilson earning decisions for Oklahoma.

AMES Oklahoma Iowa State Sooners Iowa Teachers Cyclones Jack Blubaugh Bob Whitehurst Orville Wise Kent Townley Bob Wilson Ernie Melhorn Ken Watson Jack Parsons Len Marcotte Okahoma Bill Bollinger Bollinger Joe Utter Ame Howard “Snider Don Thomas Ay State Bert Skaces

Sword in the Desert balances history with drama in Palestine

Nadine Subotnik reviews Sword in the Desert, praising its sincere treatment of a wartime Palestine refugee story. Dana Andrews and Stephen McNally lead strong performances amid vivid desert photography, though the film’s cops-and-robbers pace distracts at times. Marta Toren stands out as the underground broadcaster.

Hollywood Palestine Europe Dana Andrews David Stephen McNally Bethlehem Jeff Chandler McNally Andrews Marta Toren

Ban Six Gridders At Wake Forest

Wake Forest college authorities expelled three star players and placed three others on probation for cheating on examinations. Top backfield halfback Bill Gregus and guard Ray Cicia were among those punished. two tackles Bill George and George Sniscak were expelled, while remaining players Bill Wilhelm and Dick Medelcott received probation.

Wake Forest N. C Wake Forest College Bill Gregus Ray Cicia Bill George George Sniscak Bill Wilhelm Dick Medelcott

Outhouse Stops Jack McGinnis in Omaha

Gale Outhouse of South Sioux City, Neb., stopped Cedar Rapids boxer Jack McGinnis by technical knockout at 1:10 of the third round in Omaha. The bout, a four round prelim to the Matthews Elizondo main event, ended McGinnis’s pro record at one win and one loss.

Omaha Jack McGinnis Cedar Rapids Gale Outhouse South Sioux City Neb Harry Matthews Tony Elizondo Matthews McGinnis Outhouse

Movie Showtimes at Paramount and Nearby Theaters

Listing of film titles and showtimes for Paramount and other Iowa and state theaters including Adam's Rib The Outlaw Sword in the Desert One Last Fling Bells of Coronado Incident Rope Home Sweet Home Murder Six Gun Serenade The Kid from Cleveland Golden Stallion and Unknown Island with matinee and late night slots.

Adam's Rib Review Noted for Wit and Mixed Chemistry

A Hollywood critique of Adam's Rib stars Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn with Judy Holliday and Tom Ewell. It notes courtroom comedy shifts to domestic farce, praising Kip Lurie’s (David Wayne) sharp satire and Holliday’s standout turn while calling the leads overdrawn and the finale a reminder of the sexes' small differences.

Hollywood Adam Spencer Tracy Katharine Hepburn Doris Attinger Judy Holliday Tom Area Tracy Hepburn Spencer Cellent Tom Ewell Doris Warren David Wayne Mr. Roberts Kip Lurie Bonners Amanda Bonner Kip

Johnny Bratton to Fight Williams on January 20

World champion Ike Williams agreed to a 10 round nine bout with Johnny Bratton in Chicago Stadium on January 20. Williams last fought December 5, scoring a 15 round decision over Freddy Dawson in Philadelphia. Bratton extended his knockout streak to six with a stoppage of Gene Harris in New York.

Chicago INS Ike Wil- Friday Johnny Bratton Chicago Stadium Williams Midget Taylor Phoenixville Freddy Dawson Philadelphia Bratton Gene Hairst New York Kayo

Sugar Costner Wins In Rough San Diego Bout

Sugar Costner outpoints Gene Matthews in a welterweight clash reported from San Diego. Guman N J defeats Bur oOerik Matthews with clear judges decision while Tony Elizsanda fights in San Antonio. Musgrove and Mendoza also figure in results.

Peretiated Press George Costner Guman N. J Gene BuroOerik Matthews Matthews Seattle Tony Elizsenda San A Antonio Texas San Diego Musgrove Best Mendoza

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