Wilson Races To 57-40 Win Over Vinton
Wilson outscored Vinton 57 to 40 at Vinton with Harmon scoring 13 field goals and 60 percent shooting. Melichar contributed 14 points, Dulin 13, Kelly 12, and Dougherty added three as the Rambers pulled away after a 29-23 first half.
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Don Harmon
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Northern Iowa small schools push WaMac race
Monti's untamed quintet earns sixth WaMac win and twelfth straight, topping West Liberty 30-32 with Seehusen scoring 12. Oxford center Dick Schmidt 24 points in a 51-50 win. Parnell led Springville to 58-25 over Coggan. Keystone notches 9th victory, others include Durant 41-15 and Mechanicsville 30-27 as district play advances.
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Little Hawks Hand Riders 41-16 Beating
Iowa City Roosevelt Rough Riders lost 41-16 to league leader Hawklets as Big Gene Hettrick scored 17 for Little Hawks. Sonny Dean Jim Sangster added seven each while Jack Carpenter and Frank Sturm contributed key baskets. Roosevelt sophomores also fell 31-25 to Iowa City sophomores.
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Schoolboy Rowe Rejects Bonus Contract With Phillies
Philadelphia General Manager Herb Pennock faces two contract disputes as Del Ennis refuses a $7,000 raise and Schoolboy Rowe declines a bonus contract. Rowe said the offer amounts to a cut and he will not sign.
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Varied College Basketball Scores Across Teams
The clipping lists numerous scores from university games including Villanova, North Dakota, Miami, Springfield, and others. Entries mention teams such as Duquesne, Ohio University, Arizona State, New Mexico, and Stanford with point totals, some locations noted like Flagstaff and Milwaukee.
Siwash edge knocks off Hilltoppers 46 42
Knox College defeats Cornell 46 to 42 to claim its second Midwest Conference win. Bob Crawford scored 13 for Knox while Bob Horsfall led Cornell with 11 as Cornell briefly led late before Knox finished strong. Next game at Coe College gym in Cedar Rapids at 8 p.m.
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Cestac and Boddie Score Victories in Des Moines
Abel Cestac 220 from Argentina knocked out Harry Patterson 1994 from Miami in 59 seconds of the second round in a 10 round bout before 4000 fans. Tex Boddie 199 from Omaha won by technical knockout of Clarence Jones 191 from Buffalo in the sixth round. Billy Cornwell 130 Des Moines defeated Del Cockayne in six rounds and Diego Hidalgo 140 Des Moines stopped Speedy in a four round fight.
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No Tickets Available For Iowa State Game
Merl J. Ross announces there will be no seats for the Nebraska Iowa State basketball game Monday night at the Armory. The Armory seats fewer than 7 000 though more than 9 000 students are to be accommodated.
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Big Nine basketball set features three key showdowns
Michigan Indiana and Iowa chase sole second in the Western division as league play opens with Iowa at Indiana, Michigan hosting Purdue, and Northwestern seeking its first Big Nine win after losses to Ohio State. Non conference games also on the slate including Michigan State at Minnesota and Notre Dame at Detroit.
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Central Upsets Dubuque 45 35 in Iowa Conference
Central College defeated Dubuque University 45 35 to end Dubuque's six game winning streak and seize control of the Iowa conference race. Drake beat Washington 51 27 outside the state and St Louis A topped Creighton 57 34. Iowa Teachers beat South Dakota State 60 53. Western Illinois State Teachers beat St Ambrose 54 46. Morningside defeated Dakota Wesleyan 53 42. Iowa Preflight beat Glenview NAS 66 36.
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Iowa Hawks Rated Third In Nation By Dunkel Rating
Dunkel ratings place Iowa State and NYU ranked high with Kentucky and West Virginia atop the table. The piece explains the scoring margin method and lists top ten and Big Nine ratings, noting Iowa teams like Drake and St Ambrose with moderate scores.
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Graham Notch Higher In Welterweight Class
New Yorker Billy Greer rose in the welterweight ranks today as he defeated Ruby Kessler of Brooklyn to move closer to Sugar Ray Robinson’s crown. The 5 9 favorite edged a foray Friday night contest with a close verdict.
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Lack of Ice Forces Postponement of Silver Skates
The Gazette reports no ice conditions for tomorrow’s Silver Skates events. Officials say a new date will be announced 48 hours in advance if possible.
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Pioneers Fall to Orr Led Beloit in Win
Beloit, Wis AP Johnny Orr scored 27 points to pace Beloit to a 65-46 Midwest conference victory over Grinnell. Grinnell suffered its third conference defeat in five games. Beloit travels to the University of Chicago tonight.
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Anamosa Defeats Marion 34-25 In WaMaC Tilt
Anamosa's Blue Raiders upset Marion 34-25 in WaMaC action to even the season series. Big John Beardsley led with 18 points while Anamosa pulled away in the second quarter and maintained the lead despite Marion's late rally.
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Chicago Bears to Sign Bob Fenimore from Oklahoma A&M
The Chicago Bears plan to sign Bob Fenimore of Oklahoma A.&M. today, marking their turn to add the standout back. Fenimore, an all American in 1944 and 1945, is 20 years old with a 9.7 second 100 yards and was slowed last season by leg injuries.
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Chicago Bears
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Charlie Trippi
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County Meet Planned at Kalona Tournament Dates
The Washington county basketball tournament will be held at Kalona on January 29, 30 and 31. Pairings include Brighton versus Riverside, Wellman receives a bye, Ainsworth against Crawfordsville, Kalona versus West Chester. Officials are Tommy Lind and Hap Hildebrand.
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J C Captures Hard Fought Overtime Win
Immaculate Conception defeats Sacred Heart in overtime to balance the season. O Donnell and Stramel hit key shots, with O Donnell scoring the decisive late basket. Sacred Heart fought back from a 26 21 deficit, but faired poorly at the line while IMC controlled Hurley and Wilson.
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Mangrum Holds Lead At Midpoint In Rich Tourney
Lloyd Mangrum remained in front at the halfway point of the 72 hole Rich tournament on the Richmond par 71 course after posting 67 in round one. George Schoux of San Bruno Calif moved into second with 66. Ben Hogan of Hershey Pa and Jimmy Demaret of Houston Texas shared third at 133 as field trimmed to 60 plus ties.
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Kansas coach Phog Allen goes on indefinite vacation
University of Kansas basketball coach Dr. F. G. Pye Allen is granted an indefinite vacation likely for the rest of the season to recover his health. Athletic Director E. C. Quigley says the Jayhawks will be led by Howard Engleman in Allen’s absence after Allen’s release from a Kansas City hospital following a medical checkup.
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Hawks Top Independence Rival 24-16 in Frantic Fight
The Red Hawks of St. Wenceslas defeated St. John's of Independence 24-16 on Friday. Jim Treeka and Milt Sopousek led with six points each, while Ronan led Independence with six. A preliminary girls game saw St. John's win 36-34 with Smtil scoring 19 for the Hawkettes.
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Longview Ski Tournament Set for January Sunday
The Longview Ski Club plans the biggest Iowa ski meet with national jumpers in Dubuque on Sunday January 26. Club secretary Leo A Steffen asserts the event will proceed as scheduled despite weather. Plans include a snow queen selection an exhibition by 13 year old Jerry Dilly from Beloit Wis competitive jumps by top skiers from Norway and Sweden and a large Class A rider entry.
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Young Ties with Yankees Pro Grid Pact
The Daily Mirror reports Buddy Young, star halfback who helped Illinois win the Rose Bowl, has been signed by the New York Yankees of the All America football conference. No Yankees official commented. Young last appeared in Illinois after Rose Bowl return.
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Northwestern to host Vanderbilt in football this fall
Evanston officials announced Northwestern will meet Vanderbilt in football at Evanston this September as part of long rumored peace overtures between the Big Nine and Southeastern conferences. Officials hinted the move may be only the first step in a broader rapprochement.
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Carpenter to join Chicago Cardinals next season
Ann Arbor Michigan reports that Michigan tackle Jack Carpenter will play for the Chicago Cardinals next season. Carpenter announced his plans and said he will join the team after finishing the current season.
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Johnson County boys and girls tournaments set for Iowa City gym
Johnson county tournaments for boys and girls will be held at Iowa City High School gym on January 30 31 and February 1. Boys division pairings listed include ten cos.
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Iowa City High School
St Patrick’s Shamrocks Triumph Over Atkins 50 39
St Patrick’s Shamrocks defeated Atkins 50 39 as Bernie Gillis and Omar Strouse led a balanced effort. Atkins struggled to score early, trailed 11 3 after the first quarter, and cut the margin to 19 13 at halftime before a late surge by Gafeller and Gardeman.
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Miller's 33 Points Pace Viking Win
Miller broke his Lawrence scoring record with 33 points as the Vikes beat Beloit 59 to 45. The victory marks a fourth straight defensive win and leaves Lawrence tied atop the Midwest ladder with Beloit. Miller, a longtime star at Lawrence, sealed the record with a late burst.
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McArthur Leads Rifle Team Scores at Coe College
Walter McArthur of Springville was high scorer in two rifle matches at Coe College. He posted 360 in a telegraphic match against Washington University and 360 against Colorado School of Mines. Coe won both matches 1775 to 1756 and 1775 to 1717.
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Northwestern Pole Vault Champion Removed From Eligibility
Evanston Illinois Bill Moore national collegiate pole vault champion was declared ineligible at least until March 29 due to scholastic requirements. Logansport Indiana’s Jean Logan is not identified as related to the ineligibility in this brief report.
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Monticello VFW Edges Anamosa in Close Bout
Monticello VFW defeated Anamosa American Legion 47 to 43 at Anamosa with a halftime edge of 23 17. Siebels led Monticello with 14 points while an Anamosa player scored 11.
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City to Sell Bonds for Cedar Rapids Park Project
At 9 o clock a.m. January 27, 1947 in the City Treasurer’s office Cedar Rapids, the city will sell bonds to raise 60000 for the park project. Bonds dated January 1, 1947 bear interest July 1, 1947 and each January 1 through 1966. Bids must include par or better, with cash preferred, and bids reviewed by the council at City Hall.
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