Iowa Hawks face Purdue as O'Connor takes over coaching duties
Hawkeyes learn Sunday night that Frank O'Connor will assume immediate charge of the team for the Big Ten schedule with Pops Harrison stepping back due to illness. Harrison, sidelined six months, underwent kidney stone surgery in November and is not yet back to full strength.
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Illinois
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O’connor
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Crosby Invites Tie In Pebble Beach Tourney
Bing Crosby's invitational ended in a four way tie for first after 54 holes with Sam Snead Dave Douglas Jackie Burke Jr and Smiley Quick each sharing $1237.50. Ben Hogan lingered as an also ran amid comeback hopes while Iowa coach O'Connor prepared to take over temporarily and Bob Clifton starred for the Hawkeyes.
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Sherman Elworthy
Jim Rrier
Marvin Ward
Jimmy Ukauka
Charles
Ieee Hogan Ski
Eastin Tops All Events in Cedar Rapids Bowling
Mal Eastin of Mal Eastin High took the all events lead at the Cedar Rapids tournament held at Parlor City alleys with an 1982 total. Elna McDonough led the singles with 553 while ranking fifth in singles after a 529 score.
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Parlor City
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Six Records Tumble in Gazette Silver Skates
Cedar Rapids Silver Skates at Roosevelt rink yield six new marks across boys and girls divisions. Engler and Dunlop set two records each while Campbell dominates the men’s races with three wins. Chicago skaters claim medals. Iowa skaters win prizes in local events.
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Charles Thomas
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Ronnie Cherry
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Jim _Caviness
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Bud Doble
Bennies Cherry
Keith Karr
Hastings Golden Gloves Tournament Planned at City Auditorium
Hastings Nebraska hosts the Golden Gloves boxing tournament over Monday and Tuesday nights at the city auditorium with bouts featuring local contenders and officials coordinating the event.
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Hart of Notre Dame to receive line man of the year
Philadelphia AP reports Leon Hart Notre Dame end will be honored as the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association line man of the year at the 46th annual banquet on January 30.
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Leon ‘Hart
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Philadelphia Sports Writers Association
Quaker Girls to Play Wesleyan Under AAU Rules
The Quaker Oats girls face Iowa Wesleyan tonight at the Quaker Oats gym returning to AAU rules. They beat Stanwood 38 10 Sunday under high school rules while Stanwood’s men beat the Quaker boys 65 28 in the opener.
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Pep to defend title against Charley Riley tonight
Featherweight champion Willie Pep defends his title in St Louis in the nation’s first boxing bout of 1950. The challenger Charley Riley faces Pep in a likely decisive bout as fans tune in on radio at 1600 KORG for I Love a Mystery at 10:15 p.m.
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Cornell Grapplers Return After Four Wins In West
Cornell college wrestling squad arrived home Sunday after sweeping four meets in the West. Coach Paul Scott praised the results while Dick Hauser sat out with a shoulder injury. The team defeated Colorado on Friday and Oak and Wyoming on Saturday by a 16 13 score. Next, Cornell hosts Augustana of Rock Island Tuesday night.
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Cage Results High School Matches And Pro Scores
Gardes show B Elkader St Joe 51 over Waukon St Pat 24 while Burlington St Paul's 41 beats Iowa City St Patrick's 31. Pro games feature Minneapolis 85 Rochester 73 and Syracuse 82 Indianapolis 69 plus St Louis 89 Denver 83.
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Pops Harrison Takes Leave From Iowa Hoops Again
Iowa coach Pops Harrison leaves the team for health reasons prompting interim leadership by Bucky O Connor for an indeterminate period. Athletic director Paul Brechler stressed the return depends on Harrison condition and readiness to coach again.
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Youngest Iowa coach steps in as O'Connor assumes duties
At 36, Buck O'Connor becomes temporary Iowa head coach for the Purdue trip as Pops Harrison scales back due to health. Brechler notes Harrison felt strain after a 65-64 win over Indiana and underwent kidney and gall stone issues. Rollie Williams remains premier aide and may return to duties after knee surgery. Iowa’s all-time Big Ten ranking and Harrison era context follow. Bob Brooks will call Iowa Purdue on KCRG Monday at 7:30.
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