Meier-Boyle in Main Event At Coliseum Ring
Boxing promoter Lou Dochterman books a Jan 24 Coliseum card headlined by Al Meier vs Buddy Boyle with Ray Michaels facing Dick Witt for the state middleweight title. Peoria veterans meet locals from CYO Boxing Waterloo fighters, plus a Clinton star prospect. General admission tickets go on sale Monday.
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Meier-Boyle
Coliseum Ring
al Meier
Buddy Boyle
Lou Dochterman
American Legion
Dechterman
Ray Michaels
Cedar Rapids
Dick Witt
Des Moines
Dochterman
Peoria
Ill
Bobby Carew
Tommy Gavin
Lyle Seydel
Bob Berens
Dave Dodge
Clinton
Dochter
CYO Boxing Club
Waterloo
Golden Gloves
The
Legion
Beck
Armstrong’s
Prep Bill Lists 11 Games This Week Five Contests Scheduled For Local Courts MONDAY
The weekly hardwood schedule features eleven games across local courts starting with St. Patrick's Shamrocks visiting Newhall on Monday. Iowa City teams and area rivals appear throughout the slate with Franklin Wilson, McKinley, Roosevelt, and Monticello among the listed opponents.
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Don the Moleskins
St. Patrick’s
Dick Zvacek
Shamrocks
Newhall
New Rhein
West Siders
Coa
J. Pat
Ole Oak Alas Bailiwick
Atkins
Franklin
Wilson
Rambler
Little Hawks
Iowa City
Wilsonites
Clinton
Coe Gym
Mississippi Valley
McKinley
Golden Bears
West Waterloo
Manufacturers and Packers Lead In AIL Cage Loop
Iowa Manufacturing and Wilson & Co. sit atop the Allied Industrial league with 7 0 records as the first round nears its end. Lin t Speeder 8 2 and Quaker Och Co 8 3 trail, while notable matchups include Manufacturers versus Radiomen and pending Wilson Fruehauf protest.
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Iowa Manufacturing
Wilson & Co
Allied Industrial Basketball League
Lint Speeder
Quaker Och Co
Wilson-Fruehauf
Suet Treiler
Radia
Willison
Universal ‘Ring
Pruehaus
Manufacturing
Penick
Ene Sie Sig Bae Boys
USGA Names Walker Cup Team Led by Bishop
The USGA announced a nine man Walker Cup team headed by Stanley E. Ted Bishop of Dedham Mass the current National Amateur champion. The squad includes Dick Chapol Mameroneck New York Fred Sosa Jr Grosse Pointe Farms Michigan Cary Middlecoff Memphis Smiley Quick and Willie Turnesa New York. Alternates named George S. Hamer Columbus Georgia Maurice J. McCarthy Maketewah Ohio Robert J. Sweeney Seminole Florida. The Amateur Championship returns to match play after two 18 hole qualifying rounds with 1947 venue Pebble Beach California.
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New York
US Golf Association
Stanley E
Ted” Bishop
Dedham
Mass
Bishop
Dick Chapol Mameroneck
N. Y
Fred Sosa Jr
Grosse Point Farms
Mich
Cary Middlecoff
Memphis
Smiley Quick
Hinks
Les Ohio
Willie Turnesa
Bud” Ward
Spokane
England
George S. Hamer
Columbus
Maurice J. McCarthy
Maketewah
Ohio
Robert J. Sweeney
Seminole
Sports Roundup Highlights 1946 Baseball and Golf Notes
Rapids won the class A singles with 637 for three lines. Stephenson and son Bob of Cedar Rapids took eleventh in class A doubles with 1116. Home run totals fell from 577 to 562 in the National League in 1946. Johnny Mize broke his hand Aug 5 and did not play thereafter. Seerey and Boudreau shared Cleveland driving runs lead. Stymie nears Whirlaway earnings record. Twilight Tear and Busher noted in racing history. Babe Didrikson Zaharias’ multi sport fame cited. Notre Dame football’s 1921 era contrasted with 1946 trends. Hoot Evers pegged as future sensation in American League.
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Popsy
Denen al Aikeematt
Tis Anawd
Steten Gloves
Johnny Mize
Pat Seerey
Raider
Cleveland
Lou Boudreau
Pat
Boudreau
Sporting News
Seerey
Hank Edwards
Tribe
Whirlaway
Stymie
Ighty
First Fiddle
Busher
Twilight Tear
Sport
Babe” Didrikson Zaharias
Notre Dame
Army
Rutgers
Haskell
South Bend
Iowa
Joe Louis
Braddock
Walter “Hoot” Evers
Detroit Tigers
Evers
Tris Speaker
Illinois U
Nebraska Athletes Must Adjust Fund Grants Under NCAA Policy
Lincoln Nebraska Athletic Director Ad Lewandowski says the Cornhusker Achievement Fund for athletes will be altered to comply with a new NCAA policy adopted in New York. The program previously offered flat grants and will need revisions to fit the NCAA framework.
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Lincoln
Neb
Ad Lewandowski
Nebraska
Cornhusker Achievement Fund
NCAA
New York
NCAA Grants Trimmed For Qualifying Athletes
Funding of 200 dollars to qualifying athletes is set to be reduced to meet NCAA standards. authorities say grants will be trimmed to comply with eligibility rules and program guidelines.
Slaughter's Seriesfinishing dash a self made call
In 1946 the World Series ended with Enos Slaughter attempting to score from first on a Walker line drive to second. The hot stove debate centered on whether Mike Gonzalez signaled or Slaughter acted on his own. Slaughter broke from first, Gonzales hesitated, and Slaughter scored the decisive run for the Cardinals against Boston.
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Slaughter
ST. Louis
Enos Slaughter
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Red Sox
Mike Cardinal
Harry Walker
Gonzales
City Bowling Meet Starts In February
The men s city bowling tournament begins with entries due February 20 and events set for February 22 23 and March 1 2 at Lincoln Alleys and Parlor City Recreation drives The fee structure and handicapping rules are outlined along with notable scores from recent league play including Bert Morehead 277 and 561 series and Leta Smith 616 in the Seven Up Classic and other top marks across several leagues.
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Frank Stanek
Cedar Rapids Bowling Association
Lincoln
Parlor City Recreation
Parlor City
Ray Langham
Bert Morehead
Bowham
Morehead
Eagles
Ernie Ressa
Leo Schultz
Roy Laub
Clark Haddy
Barney Knowles
Joe Novotny
Tony
Willie Hoppe
Red Pfeffer
Phillips
Leta Smith
B. Pfeffer
G. Clark
D. Serovy
G. Garlough
L. Lockwood
Mrs. Smith
V. Platt
L. Borschel
A. Brandt
M. Vokalek
M. Kehrer
Vance Mississippi Giant Forward Plays On In Heavy Shoes
Max Palmer, 7 foot 7 inch star for Vance high, scores heavily for Mississippi interscholastic hoops but lacks proper shoes. Coach Wesley Grisham notes his size and reach while the team uses four defenders. Palmer has tallied 42 of 48 in a recent loss as Vanceagers run near unbeaten with 11 wins.
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Vance, Miss
Max Palmer
Vance High
Mississippi
Max
Vanceagers
Palmer
Grisham
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Pittsburgh
Marie
John E. Greenlee
Third Avenue
Harper's Auto Refinishing CO
Fifth Ave
P’ Arto Body Fender
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Rowena
Marion
Wateries
I. C
Clare Croker
Red Hawks
Dyersville
Xavier
St. John’s
Independence
Sacred Heart of Waterloo
Greyhound Court
USGA
Pebble A Monte
Calif
Ted Bishop
Red Peppers
Tait
Onseca
Sid Keener
Gordon's
Top Seas
Soce
Novak Amvs
C. R
Game& the Bowlium
Post Office
Advics
Richards Laboratories
Mullin
Thorpe Top
Vance
Wesley Grisham
Wathan Motor Company
3Rd St. SE
Dial
Rapids
Chevrolet CO
First Avenue
Kealth
Thornton & Minor Clinic
McGee St
Kansas City
Hunter’s
James Wathan
John D. Owen
Hunter’s Flying Service, Inc
Dar Ranne, Iowa
Iowa City Road
Just
Rapoport Auto Parts
Fifth Avenue SE
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