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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1952

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West Liberty Girls Bow Morning Sun Rivalry Tight at 56 54

West Liberty defeats Morning Sun 56 to 54 after a 57 56 prior meeting. Olivia Chelf scores 34 with 22 in the second half as JoAnne Wolf and Donna Keith slow Mae Thomas. Coach Westphal’s Liberty squad emerges as a strong Southeast district contender.

Yaar West Liberty Morning Sun Orivia Chelf JoAnne Wolf Donna Keith Mae Thomas Liberty Bernice Jehle Walker Westphal Liberty Gang

College Scores Roundup From Iowa to Southwest

College basketball results across conferences include Luther 47 over Loras 38. Wartburg 75 over Upper Town 65. Simpson 58 over Iowa Wesleyan 55. Midwest figures Carleton 92 over St. Olaf 82. Carroll 85 over Ripon 57. Notre Dame 56 beat Michigan State 48. Dartmouth 60 over Harvard 59 in OT. Cornell 60 over Yale 52.

Lafayette Lehigh Lewisville N. C. State the Citadel Newberry VMI Richmond South Carolina Clemson Baltimore Loyola Mt. St. Tees Midwest Ohio U Cincinnati Kalamazoo Hope Western Michigan Valparaiso Miami Xavier Lake Forest Elmhurst Concordia Minn MacAlester Astern Illinois Quincy Til ePaul Grandview North Central Ill Miners Tech Taylor Manchester Anderson Indiana Central Tri-State Indiana Tech Hanover Franklin Rose Poly Earlham Aegeans Point St. Norbert

Eastern Iowa Prep Basketball Roundup

Clayton boys Garnaville edged Edgewood 59 56 in overtime led by Harry Heins 24 points. Garnaville and Grenville Point won to advance. Marquette and Edgewood each had standout scorers. Other results include Lincoln Rowley Fern, Center Point Shueyville, and Tiffin McA reusable.

Clayton Boys Strawberry Point Harry Heins Garnaville Edgewood Clayton County Amann Grenvieety Point Marquette Heins Eugene Holthaus Edgar Lang Strawberry Bob Dickens

Stanley split as Clermont girls win and Clermont boys edge Stanley

The Stanley girls fell 53 to 34 to Clermont with Bev McMillan scoring 24 and Judy Swenson adding 16 for Clermont. In the boys game Clermont beat Stanley 45 to 43 as Swenson had 17 and Jim Falck led Stanley with 15.

Stanley Clermont Stanley Girls Thermont Boys Bev McMillan Judy Swenson Jim Falck Swenson

Wellman Edges Sigourney in Overtime Victory

Wellman nipped Sigourney 59 to 57 in overtime as Ehrenfeldt led the winners with 24 points. The game was tied 55 55 at regulation with Wellman scoring first in OT. Burl Northrup led Sigourney with 21 points as Sigourney missed several late attempts.

Sigourney Wellman Ehrenfeldt Burl Northrup

Lowden Girls Rally Past Wyoming in 52 24 Win

In Wapsie Eight action Lowden swept Wyoming. The girls defeated Wyoming 52 to 24 with Louise Deichman scoring 25. The boys won 36 to 30 led by Charles Egert with 16. The Lowden Olin girls game moved from January 22 to January 21.

Wyoming Lowden Louise Deichman Roberta Charles Eggert Bill Hanson

University High halts Kalona in 52 44 game

Craig Perrin scored 15 points for University High of Iowa City to defeat Kalona 52 to 44. Jim Hershberger led Kalona with 16 points as Kalona toppled. It marked the seventh win in 12 starts for the Iowa City squad.

Oelwein Upsets Cedar Falls 46 44 In Conference

Oelwein upset Cedar Falls 46 to 44 in the Northeast Iowa conference. It was Cedar Falls first conference loss in eight games. Free throws by Jerry Platt and Leo Jorgensen sealed the win as Jim Rogge led Oelwein with 18 points and Phil Kofron scored 18 for Cedar Falls.

Oelwein Cedar Falls Iowa Jerry Platti Leo Jorgensen Jim Rogge Oellwein Phil Kofron

Sacred Heart Defeats Dyersville Xavier 61 52

Sacred Heart of Oelwein beat Dyersville Xavier 61 to 52 with Cross scoring 27 points. Xavier's Pettlinger tallied 33. Sacred Heart reserves won 37 to 30.

Oelwein S.h.xavier Oelwein Sacred Heart Dyersville Xavier Cross Pettinger

Springville triumphs 46 45 as Wyman sinks late free throw

Springville beat Mt. Vernon 46 to 45 in the final five seconds on a free throw by Wyman. Weisley led Springville with 19 points, while Moore scored 11 for Mt. Vernon. Springville reserves added a 36-32 victory.

Springville Ray Wyman Mt. Vernon Ron Weisley Dick Moore

Cascade tops Loras and St. Martin's reserves roll over Farley

Cascade defeated Loras 64 to 61 with Bob Dolphin scoring 20 for the Cascade varsity. St Martin's reserves beat Farley St Joseph's 43 to 26 as Tom Goetzinnger added 12. Dubuque's Nachpman had 26 and St Joe's Jack Scherrman scored 19.

Cascade St. Martin's Loras St. Martin’s Farley St. Joseph’s Bob Dolphin Nachpman Dubuque Tom Goetzinnger Jack Scherrman St. Joe

Wellman Over Sigourney In Overtime 36 31 Basketball

Wellman reserve players edged Sigourney 36 to 31 after a 55 all tie at regulation. Dick Griffeth scored in overtime to secure the win for Wellman.

Sigourney Dick Griffeth Wellman

Arlington Fays Defeat Fayette In Tight 34 30 Match

Arlington beat Fayette 34 to 30 with Behrens and Jim Bright each scoring 9 points to lead their teams. Fayette's reserves won 34 to 20 in the late game.

Arlington-Fayette Fayette Arlington Behrens Jim Bright Fayette Reserves

Walker-Coggon wins split in local tilt

Walker teams defeated Coggon on Tuesday night with the girls winning 37 to 32. Mary Ann Dvorak scored 20 for Walker and Mary Lou Massingham 11 while Marilyn Price led Coggon with 16 and JoAnn Heideman added 12. The Walker boys edged Coggon 54 to 53 as Keith Scott scored 20 and Ron Tietge 15. Johnny McAreavy scored 15 for Coggon and Norm Rathje 13.

Walker-Coggon Walker—Walker Coggon Linn County Mary Ann Dvorak Mary Lou Massingham Marilyn Price JoAnn Heideman Walker Keith Scott Ron Tietge Johnny McAreavy Norm Rathje

West Liberty Girls Roll to 12th Win of Season

The West Liberty girls defeated West Branch 57 to 37 to move to 12 wins in 13 games. Janet Walker scored 19 and Kahill added 18 for West Branch. The West Liberty boys then beat West Branch 45 to 36 led by Ken Jehle with 20 while Harry Little had 12 for the losers.

W. Liberty W. Branch West Liberty West Branch Janet Walker Kahill Ken Jehle Harry Little

Jesup High School Boys Top Cedar Falls 46 37

Jesup high school defeated Cedar Falls 46 to 37 with Kuhl scoring 14 points to lead the winners. Jesup reserves won their game 28 to 27 as Burrell tallied 10 for Jesup.

Jesup Teacher High JESUP Cedar Falls Teachers! High Kuhl Burrell Jesup Reserves

Grundy Center Clips Ackley In Big Victory

Bud Berg led Grundy Center with 24 points in an 85 57 win over Ackley. Scallon scored 22 for Ackley as Grundy Center reserves added a 33 11 victory.

Grundy Ackley Bud Bergman Scallon

Marengo Girls Dominate Geneseo in 58 25 Victory

Marengo girls beat Geneseo 58 to 25 led by Darlene Brown with 26 points. Donna Burrows and Benny Denkler each scored 11 for Geneseo. Marengo reserves also won 33 to 13.

Marengo-Geneseo Geneseo Marengo Girls Darlene Brown Donna Burrows Benny Denkler Marengo

Maynard girls rout Wadena 67 19 led by Becker

Maynard girls defeated Wadena 67 to 19 as Marlene Becker scored 25 points to lead the team. In the opener Maynard reserve boys edged West Union 42 to 40.

Maynard-Wadena Maynard Wadena Marlene _Becker Maynard Reserve West Union

Lisbon-Olin Boys Take Two From Lisbon

The boys won 46 to 38 with Joe Soper scoring 18 points while LeRoy Burrows added 19 for Lisbon. Griem led the girls with 27 points in a 67 to 16 victory. Joyce Hall scored 16 for Lisbon.

Lisbon Olin Joe Soper LeRoy Burrows Griem Joyce Hall

Hawkeye Defeats St Luke's 51 to 43

Hawkeye beat St Luke's of St Lucas 51 43 with Paul Ostrander scoring 18 points. Tim Boderstein led St Luke's with 30. Hawkeye reserves won 31 28.

Hawkeye ST. Luke’s. Hawkeye St.Luke’s of St. Lucas Paul Ostrander Tim Boderstein

Buchanan Girls Play Wins Highlight Buchanan County Tourney

Brandon Lamont Aurora and Rowley won games in the Buchanan county girls tournament with momentum building for upcoming rounds.

Buchanan Brandon Lamont Aurora Rowley Buchanan County

Clarence Stanwood teams split Wapsie Eight action

Clarence defeated Stanwood twice in Wapsie Eight play as Paul led the boys with 15 points in a 31-26 win while Ormsby scored 10 for Stanwood. The Clarence girls won 51-34 with Freeman totaling 21 and Paist adding 10.

Clarence Stanwood Wapsie Paul Ormsby Freeman Paist

Decorah High School Defeats Cresco 69 41 in Conference Game

Decorah defeated Cresco 69 to 41 in a Northeast Iowa conference game. Jerry Reichow led Decorah with 22 points while Cresco’s Meyer topped Cresco with 15 points.

Decorah-Cresco Decorah DecOrah High School Cresco Jerry Reichow Meyer

Waterville Tops Lansing In Allamakee Girls Tourney Opener

Defending champion Waterville defeated Lansing 45 to 33 in a first round Allamakee County girls tournament game. The tussle featured 51 personal fouls and four technicals as five Lansing players fouled out. Bernice Krapfl led Waterville with solid scoring.

Allamakee County Waukon Waterville Lansing Allamakee Bernice Krapfl

Keystone Boys Run Streak With 51-30 Win Over Belle Plaine

Keystone extended its winning streak to 15 games with a 51-30 victory over Belle Plaine. Mehlert scored 12 points while Silhanek added 10 to lead Keystone. Weise topped Belle Plaine with eight.

Keystone Keystone Boys Belle Plaine Mehlert Silhanek Weise

Oxford Jct Mechanicsville Split In Conference Action

The Oxford girls beat Mechanicsville 39 to 31 as Joyce Klotz scored 19 and Whitman and Danley added 13 each for Mechanicsville. In the boys game Mechanicsville won 56 to 49 with Paul Eells at 15 and Benhart scoring 19 for the losers.

Oxford Oxford Junction Mechanicsville Wapsie Joyce Klotz Oxford Girls Whitman Danley Mechanicsville Boys Paul Eells Benhart

Dysart Tops Dike for Cedar Consolidated Lead

Dysart won its fifth game in six starts and moved into first in the Cedar Consolidated league with a 41 to 37 victory over Dike. Roger Santman scored 16 for Dysart while Peterson added 14 for Dike as the match stayed close throughout. Dysart built a third quarter lead before Dike narrowed the margin to a single point at the start of the fourth.

Dysart Dike Roger Santman Peterson

Colesburg Beats Earlville Twice in Delaware County Play

Colesburg defeated Earlville twice in Delaware County action. The first game ended 76 to 52 with standout performances by Richard Sampson and Buford.

Colesburg Earlville Delaware County Richard Sampson Buford

Upper Iowa clash ends in Elgin loss to Sumner

Sumner defeated Elgin 61 to 53 in conference play. Roger Donaldson scored 22 points to lead Sumner while Elgin’s George Howard added 25 in a losing effort.

ELGIN Sumner Upper Iowa Roger Donaldson George Howard

Quasqueton tops Center Point 57 to 48 in basketball

Quasqueton defeated Center Point 57 to 48 with Soukup leading the Center Point scoring. The game featured strong defense and a midgame run by the winners to secure the win.

Soukup

Onslow Boys Rally to 59 29 Win Over Opponent

Norris scored 16 as Onslow defeated their rival 59 29. W Vernon led Morley with 14 points. Alpha’s Mary Jane Busch scored 21 while Bere hard McFadden and Rial Smith contributed 10 each. Joe Bouska led Alpha with 13.

Olow Onslow Boys Norris W.vernon Morley Mary Jane Busch Berehard McFadden Rial Smith Joe Bouska Alpha

Alburnett and Central City Split Linn County Showdown

In Linn county action Alburnett girls toppled Central City 56-50 as McGowan scored 38 for Alburnett while Bowan had 23 for Central City. Central City boys won 53-32 with Horner scoring 18 and Fink 12 for Alburnett. Darwin Paul returned to basketball after a leg injury.

Betty Fink Lansing Waukon Harpers Ferry Bob Butler Norman Delphey New Albin Waterville Postville Central City Alburnett Linn County Action McGowan Alburnett Girls Bowan Central City Boys Tom Horner Fink Darwin Paul

Solon Center Player Injured as Riverside Edges Solon in OT

Solon center David Beranek was hospitalized after an injury in the late game rebounding. X-rays planned for Wednesday. Riverside won 43-41 in overtime. Havell and Luhansky each had 13. Solon girls defeated Riverside 73-44 with Dihl scoring 34. Wangler led Riverside with 26.

SOLON David Beranek Riverside Beranek Havell Luhansky Jim Eastwood Dihl Solon Girls Wangler

Morley Girls Triumph 63 30 Over Onslow

Morley girls beat Onslow 63 30 with Janet Grennw ald scoring 22 and Ruth Vernon contributing 20. Stickley added eight points as Morley captured the Tuesday clash.

Morley-Onslow Morley Onslow Janet Grennwald Ruth Vernon Morley Girls Stickley

Randalia Girls Top Alpha Twice In Fayette League

Randalia defeated Alpha twice in Fayette county league action as Rita Smith scored 21 points to lead the girls to a 52 33 victory.

Randalia ALPHA Rita Smith

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