Golden Gloves Names Prastka Chairman For Cedar Rapids Event
Bob Prastka is named chairman of the Golden Gloves committee for the young men’s bureau of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce. The charity tournament, co sponsor The Cedar Rapids Gazette, raises funds for the welfare fund and Camp Good Health. The show runs Feb 18 19 and 21 at Memorial Coliseum with tickets on sale Jan 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Prastka
Young Men’s Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Bureau
Camp Good Health
Memorial Coliseum
McKinley Debuts in Interdistrict Wrestling Tough Loss to Davenport B Team
McKinley high school wrestling, in its first interscholastic season, dropped a 34 to 1 defeat to Davenport’s B squad. Coach Wilson praised the new squad despite the rout, noting several close decisions as Golden Bears’ Clyde Bean earned points in an overtime draw. McKinley heads to the Mississippi Valley Conference meet at Cornell this weekend.
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McKinley
Davenport
Golden Bears
Green Grapplers
Blue Devils
Wilson
Bears
Clyde Bean
Daley
Cornell
Rstens
R. Pman
Be Aeeee
Gigarta
W. Thorndyke
C. Mer
NBA president urges Fritzie Zivic to retire from boxing
Washington AP reports Abe J. Greene NBA president urged Fritzie Zivic to quit after a period of subpar performances. Greene condemned Zivic for returning to cash in on his name, calling him an old firehorse still answering the bell and harming the sport.
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Washington
National Boxing Association
Fritzie Zivic
Abe J. Greene
NBA
Zivic
Greene
Zmvec
Holets and Ross Named to Cyclone Rifle Team
Vernon Holets of Swisher and Duncan Ross of Cedar Rapids are named members of the Iowa State ROTC rifle team. Holets shot 360 of 400 and Ross 302 of 400 to win spots on the squad.
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Holets
Ross
Cyclone
Ames
Vernon Holets
E. M. Holets
Swisher
Duncan Ross
H. J. Ross
Forest Drive
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State College
Wildlife Species Depleted By Game Zealots
Washington reports a Fish and Wildlife Service warning that over 12 million hunters and fishermen are rapidly depleting wildlife. The 1946 survey cites declines in ducks geese and various birds with some increases for mourning doves and Wilsons snipe while white fronted Canada geese and wood cock lessen. Fish stocks also fell with haddock and rosefish scarcer due to poor spawning conditions and food shortages during wartime.
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Washington
Fish — Wildlife Service
Satay
Canada
No Pension Plan Ready for Majors
A joint committee from the American and National Leagues and player representatives ended a two day meeting in New York without finalizing a pension plan. Pitcher Johnny Murphy and outfielder Dixie Walker represented players, as executives discussed funding and actuarial estimates for a plan to be reviewed at the January 21 session.
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New York
Johnny Murphy
New York Yankees
Dixie Walker
Brooklyn Dodgers
Major League Committee
Frank McKinney
Pittsburgh Pirates
Earl W. Nelson
Chicago Cubs
Lou Carroll
Larry MacPhail
New York Yankee
Hary Grabiner
Cleveland Indians
Ben Fiery
Cleveland
December basketball blitz drives Norman action
December brings a surge of basketball games in Norman Oklahoma with crowded schedules and notable performances shaping local standings. Early matchups feature prominent teams and rising players drawing fan attention amid a busy month.
Fazio Takes Temporary lead at Bing Crosby Pro Am
George Fazio of Los Angeles moved into a two round total of 138 to top the professional field in the 54 hole Bing Crosby Pro Am at Pebble Beach. Fazio shot 70 after a 68 opening round to overtake Lloyd Mangrum who posted 68 for a 140 total. The Snead Kelly team added a 66 best ball to a 64 first day for 130 total.
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Pebble Beach
Calif
George Fazio
Los Angeles
Bing Crosby
Monterey Peninsula Club
Cypress Point
Fazio
Lloyd Mangrum
Chicago
Kelly
Marvin
Bud” Ward
Ellsworth Vines
Hawks edge Buckeyes as Minnesota game looms
Magnussen shot 2 for 13 while Wells missed chances and the forward corps went 4 for 24. Pfeiffer led with nine points as Ohio State struggled, and Minnesota’s near miss last week suggests a slight edge for the Hawks in the upcoming Gopher contest at the fieldhouse.
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Magnussen
Ohio State
Wells
Harris
Denham
Bowen
Campbell
Pfeiffer
Minnesota
Hawks
Dubuque Spartans Beat Upper Iowa 47 34 for Peacocks first loss
Dubuque university claimed its third straight Iowa conference win as the Spartans toppled Upper Iowa 47 34. The Peacocks suffered their first defeat in three loop games after a 7 2 early lead and a 18 minute field goal drought that extended into the second half.
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Dubuque, Ia
Dubuque University
Iowa
Spartans
Upper Iowa
Peacocks
Atlanta Club Proxy Named to Minors Committee
Earl Mann president of the Atlanta club in the Southern Association is named the third member of the minor leagues executive committee. W. G. Bramham announced the appointment after a conference with George Trautman who will take over as head of the minors January 20. Mann fills the vacancy left by Billy Evans who resigned as Southern league president to join the Detroit Tigers as general manager.
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Durham
N. C
Earl Mann
Atlanta
Southern Association
W. G. Bramham
Minor Leagues Associa
Bramham
Mann
George Trautman
Billy Evans
Detroit Tigers
Evans
Purdue Falls to Northwestern In Big Ten Clash
Purdue loses to Northwestern 49 to 44 in a high scoring college football game. Michigan holds a slim edge as Ohio University posts a 9 in another unspecified matchup.
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Purdue
Northwestern
Michigan
Ohio University
Unforgettable physiques mark Ruth and Dempsey above peers
The piece argues Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey owe fan appeal to distinctive looks and presence. It contrasts other stars like Ty Cobb Red Grange Red Grange Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen and Joe Louis, noting most athletes are standard models lacking standout features.
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Ruth
Dempsey
Jack Dempsey
Waltergen
Gene Sarazen
Hagen
Sarazen
Bill Tilden
Caan
Joe Louis
Notre Dame Lineman George Connor Named College Lineman of the Year
George Connor, Notre Dame All American tackle, was chosen by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association as college lineman of the year. He was the first recipient in a poll of 25 head coaches nationwide and will receive the award at the association banquet on January 30. Connor led with 26 points, with Burr Baldwin of UCLA and Alex Agase of Illinois tied for fourth with 23 points.
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Philadelphia
George Connor
Notre Dame
Philadelphia Sports Writers Association
Connor
Burr Baldwin
UCLA
Illinois
Alex Agase
Pro Cage League Bans Use of Zone Defenses
New York AP reports that Maurice Podoloff president of the Basket ball Association of America announced Saturday night the pro league banned the use of the zone defense in league games. The ruling was to take effect immediately.
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Pro Cage League
New York
Maurice Podoloff
Basketball Association of America
Pro
Umadiglaly
Podoloff
Phog Allen Undergoes Hospital Checkup in Kansas
Dr. Forrest C Allen, 60, famed Kansas basketball figure and anti professional athletics advocate, was admitted to the University of Kansas hospital Saturday for a physical checkup following a head injury in court practice.
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Phog Allen
Kansas Hospital
Kansas City
Kan
Forrest C “Phog” Allen
University of Kansas
Prison Sentences For Turf Culprits
James S. O'Donnell of Washington and Robert B. Lanner a Prince Georges County horse trainer received prison sentences in Baltimore Friday for roles in a Pimlico ringer scheme on November 12 and 27, 1945. O'Donnell drew two concurrent two year terms for false pretenses and conspiracy while Lanner received two 18 month terms tied to forged purse funds.
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Baltimore
James S. O'Donnell
Washington
Robert B. Lanner
Prince Georges County
Pimlico
Criminal Court
Paul Mason
O’donnell
Lanner
Yanks Win Australian Titles in Tennis Showing
In Adelaide Mulloy of Miami defeated teammate Talbert of Wilmington in the South Australian championships while Brown of San Francisco beat Gilchrist of Australia in the Seaside tournament in Sydney.
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Adelaide
Australia
Satur- Gardnar Mulloy
Miami
Fla
Billy Talbert
Wilmington
Del
Tom Brown
San Francisco
John Gilchrist
Sydney
Phone Messages To Paris Traced
An intensive search for James Reilly, a key figure in the Alvin J. Paris football fix scandal, is underway. Reilly is believed to use a fictitious name and contacted Paris on behalf of a New Jersey gambling syndicate tied to the professional football teams. He disappeared from his office the day the scandal broke, December 15, after allegations of bribery.
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Elizabeth
N. J
James Reilly
Paris
Ruth’s Condition Reported Fair After Surgery
New York AP bulletin says Babe Ruth’s condition after surgery last Monday is fair. It notes a very comfortable night, Ruth holding his own with some pain but normal pulse and temperature, a shift from earlier serious condition reports.
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Whitney Martin
York
Babe Ruth
Ty Cobb
New York
Tal
Ruth
Cardinals Radio Broadcast Policy Sparks Local controversy
St Louis Cardinals president Sam Breadon announced exclusive play by play for all home and road games to be handled by a single sponsor Griesedieck Brothers brewery and KSD TV. Dizzy Dean and Johnny O’Hara may be limited to local broadcasts under territorial rights, prompting expected protests.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Sam Breadon
St. Louis Browns
Breadon
Cardinal
Griesedieck Brothers Brewery
Ksd-Tv
Cardinals
Harry Caray
Charlies
Gabby” ‘Street
Browns
Dizzy Dean
Johnny O’hara
Richard C. Mackeremann
Bill DeWitt
Lets Dance Dominates San Pasqual at Santa Anita
Sun Shine Stables horse Lets Dance with jockey Johnny Gilbert won the 50 thousand San Pasqual handicap at Santa Anita defeating 14 rivals in the mile and one sixteenth race. Oldaverry and Texas Sandman followed in the money as the crowd of 58000 cheered the standout performance.
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Arcadia
Calif
Ins
Sunshine Stables
Santa Anita
Johnny Gilbert
Oldaverry
Chile
Texas Sandman
Hayburner
Frey Ture
Eternal Reward Wins Tropical Park Feature
Eternal Reward, the 4yearold colt famed for a 1946 upset in the American Derby, roared from last to win the $12,150 Tropical at Tropical Park in a photo finish over Canadian Star. Zax finished a half length behind for third as R S McLaughlin and Mrs RH Heighe fielded the contenders. The winner paid $10.60.
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Miami
Fila
Tropical Park
Saturn
R. S. McLaughlin
R.H. Heighe
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CYO Boxing Club
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Bobby Carew
Dick Witt
John Corky
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Mel Barber
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Jack McNally
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George Abrams
District of Columbia
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Bert Lytell
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al “Red” Priest
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Venezuela
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Charles Cathey Lewis
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Stumpy Burwell
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Red Grange
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Lineman
Siile
Winter Haven
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Ol' Diz
Santa Anita Field
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