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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1947

Page

15

St Wences Falls 40 to 24 to Iowa City Five

Iowa City five defeated St Wences 40 24 at home Tuesday night to avenge earlier losses. Jerry Megan led Patrick s drive with 14 points as the Redmen pulled away after a 14 9 start and extended the margin in the third quarter.

Dottie Ireland Iowa City St. Wenceslays Big Patrick’s Cedar Rapids Redmen Iowa City Irish Bob Claes St. Vence Jerry Megan St. Pat’s Jim Tureka Redmen

Minnesota Guard Reports Fractured Jaw After Iowa Clash

Minnesota's basketball team announced multiple injuries from the rough game with Iowa. Guard Bill Pepper suffered a jaw fracture from a punch by 6-foot-9 Iowa center Nobie Jorgenson, while forward Wally Walovich has a twisted knee. Both expected to be ready for limited duty against Michigan State.

Minneapolis Minnesota Iowa Hawkeyes Dave MacMillan Bill Pepper University Health Service Nobie Jorgenson Wally Walovich Michigan State

Notre Dame Beats Michigan State 74 56

Notre Dame dominated Michigan State 74 to 56 before 11,187 fans in East Lansing, the largest crowd in state history. The Irish pulled away in the second half to seal the win.

Notre Dame Michigan State East Lansing Mich

Ross Cured of Drug Habit Seeks Reunion with Wife

Barney Ross, former welterweight and lightweight champion, left the Public Health Service hospital after a four month cure for narcotic addiction. He plans to win back his estranged wife Cathy Howlett Ross and says narcotics are dangerous. He noted his malaria recovery and boosted self confidence as he pursues reconciliation. He also recalled his wartime heroism on Guadacanal.

Exington Barney Ross Cupid United States Public Health Service Cathy Howlett Ross Hollywood Ross Pacific Cathy

Filchock Wife Leaves Him Citing Fix Case Ties

New York Daily Mirror reports Annie Filchock left pro football star Frank Filchock after his witness admission at Alvin Paris trial. Paris parties with pretty girls were said to be part of the affair. NHL set to celebrate 30 years this year.

New York INS New York Daily Mirror Frank Filchock Mirror New York Giants Annie Alvin J. Paris Paris

Baseball and Football Yanks Now Under Single Ownership

New York leaders Larry MacPhail and Del Webb joined Dan Topping as equal partners in the New York Yankees operations. The move consolidates baseball and football interests with MacPhail remaining American League president and Topping continuing to lead the football organization in the All America conference. Previously Topping held full football control while sharing a one third stake in the baseball franchise with MacPhail and Webb.

NEW York SNS Larry MacPhail del Webb Dan Topping New York Football Yankees MacPhail Topping Webb

Bill Hewitt Dies in Road Crash Near Sellersville

William E. Hewitt, 37, famed college and pro football star, died after an auto crash on Bethlehem Pike near Sellersville. An all-Western Conference end and fullback at Michigan, he later starred for the Chicago Bears from 1932 to 1937.

Sellersville INS William E Bill” Hewitt Bethlehem Pike Hewitt University of Michigan Chicago Bears

Panthers Clinch WaMaC Lead With 42-26 Victory

Panthers defeated Monticello 42 to 26 to seize undisputed first place in the WaMaC conference. Monticello’s Jim Seehusen led scoring, while Marion’s Barrie Gable and Bobby Page sparked late and freshman-sophomore duo kept the Little Panthers competitive.

Town Boys Panthers Jones County Monti Jim Seehusen Monticello Bobby Page Don Whittemore Page Marion Little Panthers Barrie Gable

Owen Sues Pasquel Over Breach of Contract

Arnold Mickey Owen, former Vera Cruz manager, filed a counter suit in U S district court in Springfield Missouri against Jorge Pasquel for breach of contract seeking 93908 dollars and 56 cents. Pasquel had earlier filed suit against Owen after he left the Mexican league last August.

Springfield Arnold Mickey” Owen Vera Cruz Jorge Pasquel U. S Owen Brooklyn Pasquel

St Ambrose Falls to Loras 55 30 in Iowa clash

Loras Dubhawks roll past St Ambrose as Mickey Marty scores and strengthens lead. Marty nets 15 while Steve Slattery adds 14 as St Ambrose trails 30 11 at intermission.

St. Ambrose Loras Tax Associated Press Loras Dubhawks Mickey Marty Dubuque Deaun St. Arisbeton Devonport Iowa Iowa Wesleyan Parsons Duhawks Marty Steve Slattery St. Ambrose Bees

Missouri Wins 43 42 In OT To Stay 3-0 In Big Six

Missouri edged Kansas State 43 42 in overtime at Manhattan to remain undefeated in conference play. Nebraska surged to runnerup with a 48 46 win over Kansas at Lincoln as the Big Six race tightens.

Kansas City Missouri Wilbur Stal Kansas State Manhattan Nebraska Cornhuskers Kansas Jayhawks Lincoln

Grinnell Edges Cornell In Tight Midwest Contest

Grinnell defeated Cornell 43 to 38 on Tuesday night to claim its second Midwest conference win in four games. The Grinnell Lions pulled ahead late after a see-saw second half, finishing with a slim victory despite a halftime deficit.

Grinnell Cornell

Knights of Columbus Clash Loras B Squad Tonight

The Knights of Columbus face Loras B in the SC gym tonight at 8 o clock. A preliminary game between SC seventh and eighth graders starts at 6 45.

Knights of Columbus Loras S.C

Tarheels Triumph at Madison Square Garden

North Carolina defeated New York University 50 to 48 at Madison Square Garden. In the earlier game, Long Island University edged Saint Louis University 46 to 44.

NEW York North Carolina Hoopsters New York University Madison Square Garden Long Island University St. Louis University

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