Wilson Romps Past Vinton 57 40 on Friday Night
Wilson Capitalized in second quarter to pull ahead after a tight start. Don Harmon led Wilson with scoring help from Les Melichar while Vinton received Kelley Dulin and Kelly’s points. Cedar Rapids squad widened the gap to 44-32 in the third as Har mono hit from distance.
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Little Hawks Hand Riders Defeat Roosevelt 41 16
Iowa City’s Little Hawklets overwhelmed Roosevelt Rough riders 41 to 16 in a Mississippi Valley Conference game Friday night. Gene Hettrick led Iowa City with 17 points on eight baskets and a free throw, while Sonny Dean and Jim Sangster added seven each. Roosevelt’s Jack Carpenter and Frank Sturm scored, but the Rough riders were held scoreless in the third period aside from free throws.
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Jim Sangster
Jack Carpenter
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Schoolboy Rowe Rejects Bonus Contract With Phillies
Philadelphia general manager Hert Pennock faces contract trouble as star pitcher Schoolboy Rowe refuses to sign a bonus contract. Rowe balks at an offer that amounts to a pay cut, following Del Ennis demanding more pay.
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College Basketball Scores From Various U.S. Schools
A flood of score results shows teams across the nation posting mixed outcomes. St Louis and Cape Girardeau teachers edged by narrow margins, while Ohio University and South Dakota State posted solid wins. Hardin-Simmons, Stanford, and Colorado State registered notable results.
Siwash Edges Hilltoppers 46 42 in Midwest clash
Knox College defeated Cornell 46 to 42 in a Midwest conference game on Friday night in Mount Vernon. Bob Crawford led Knox with 13 points while Bob Horsfall had 11 for Cornell. Siwash will play Coe at Cedar Rapids tonight at 8.
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Des Moines Boxing Cards Show Local Wins and Knockouts
Abel Cestac weighed 220 pounds and stopped his opponent in 59 seconds of the second round before 4,000 fans in Des Moines. Tex Boddie of Omaha won by technical knockout in the sixth round over Clarence Jones of Buffalo. Billy Cornwell defeated Del Cockayne over six rounds, and Diego Hidalgo beat Speedy Moore by knockout in the second round.
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Tex Boddie
Omaha
Clarence Jones
Buffalo
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Speedy Moore
No Seats Left for Nebraska Iowa State Basketball Game
Merl J. Ross athletics manager announced no seats remain for the Nebraska Iowa State game to be played Monday night at the Armory. Capacity is under 7 000 though more than 9 000 students must be accommodated.
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Big Nine basketball actions loom for Michigan Indiana Iowa
Michigan Indiana and Iowa chase a share of second place in the Big Nine after two wins and a loss apiece. Iowa travels to meet Indiana, which beat Iowa last season. Northwestern seeks its first Big Nine win after three losses, while Ohio State has one win in four starts.
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Central Upsets Dubuque 45 35 in Iowa Conference Play
Central College defeated Dubuque University 45 to 35 to hand the Spartans their first loss in six games and drop them from the conference lead. Iowa Teachers beat South Dakota State 60 53 in North Central action. Drake crushed Washington 61 27 in Missouri Valley play.
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Dunkel Ratings Name Iowa Third In Nation
Roy McHugh reports the Dunkel ranking places Iowa third nationwide while Kentucky and West Virginia lead the list. The system uses scoring correlations to gauge relative team strength with ratings as index numbers.
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Northeast Iowa small schools push through basketball trail
The report notes Monti's 12 points leading a WaMac win over West Liberty while Camel ny and North English posted 30 22 and 30 15 scores. Durant Mechanicsville Earlville Delhi and other area teams won as play moved toward late rounds with numerous upcoming sites listed.
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Graham Notch Higher In Welterweight Class
Billy Graham, a 5 9 favorite from New York, moved a notch higher in the field challenging Sugar Ray Robinson for the welterweight title. He won a 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden, the unanimous verdict confirming his progress in the title stakes.
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Pioneers Fail To Stop Orr Star in Beloit Victory
Beloit Wisconsin powered by Johnny Orr with 27 points routs Grin It to claim its fourth Midwest Conference basketball win. The Pioneers suffer a third league defeat in five games and travel to the University of Chicago tonight.
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Anamosa Edges Marion 34 25 In WaMaC Tilt
Anamosa cruises to a 34 25 WaMac conference win over Marion reversing the series score after Marion opened with a hot start. Big John Beardsley led Anamosa with 18 points as the Indians pulled away in the second half.
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Bears Prepare To Sign Star Bob Fenimore
Chicago Bears set to sign Bob Fenimore of Oklahoma A&M, an All American of 1944 and 1945, at age 20. Fenimore, 6 feet 1 inch, 9.7 second 100 yard dash, was slowed by leg injuries last season.
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Oklahoma A.&m. College
Chicago Cardinals
Charlie Trippi
New York Yankees
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Aon
County Meet Planned for Washington Tourney in Kalona
The annual Washington county basketball tournament will be held in Kalona on January 29 30 and 31. First round matchups include Brighton versus Riverside Wellman receives a bye Ainsworth versus Crawfordsville and Kalona versus West Chester. Officials are Tommy Lind and Hap Hildebrand.
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J C Captures Hard Fought Overtime Win
Immaculate Conception's Greyhounds edge Sacred Heart of Waterloo 32 29 in overtime after a tight first half. Key late drama comes from Felix O Donnell Jim Stramel and Tom Williams as Sacred Heart falters from the floor and foul trouble.
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Sacred Heart of Waterloo
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Sub Par Scoring Keeps Lloyd Mangrum Ahead
U S Open champion Lloyd Mangrum opened a two round tally of 131 after a 67 at Richmond’s par 71 layout. George Schoux moved into second with 132 while Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret trailed at 133 as the field was cut to 60 plus ties.
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San Bruno
Phog Allen to Take Indefinite Vacation for Health
Lawrence Kansas AP reports University of Kansas basketball coach Dr. F G Allen will take an indefinite vacation likely for the rest of the season to regain his health. Athletic Director E C Quigley stated Engleman will lead the Jayhawks in Allen’s absence while Allen undergoes a medical checkup and recovery.
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Hawks Top Independence Rival 24-16 in Friday Battle
The Red Hawks of St. Wenceslaus outscored St. John's of Independence 24-16 in a hard fought game. Jim Treka and Milt Sopousek led with six points each while Ronan topped Independence, also with six. A melee marred the girls game as St. John's edged St. Wenceslaus 36-34.
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Longview Club Ski Tournament Set for Jan 26
In Dubuque the Longview Ski Club prepares for Iowa’s biggest ski meet Sunday January 26 featuring national jumpers. Club secretary Leo A. Steffen confirms the event will proceed despite weather. Highlights include snow queen selection, Jerry Dilly’s exhibition jump, top Norwegian and Swedish skiers, and a large Midwest Class Riders entry with Roy Laramie Knute Johnson and Ernest Mareske noted among winners.
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Young Linked to Yankees Pro Grid Pact
The Daily Mirror reports Buddy Young, star Negro halfback from Illinois who helped win the Rose Bowl, has been signed by the New York Yankees of the All America Football Conference. No Yankees official commented. Young was last seen in Illinois after returning from the Rose Bowl.
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Northwestern to host Vanderbil t in football at Evanston
Northwestern will meet Vanderbilt in football at Evanston on September in a move signaling a broader possible truce between the Big Nine and the Southeastern conferences. The announcement ends long rumored peace overtures and hints this could be the first of many inter sectional actions between the two conferences.
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Michigan Tackle Jack Carpenter Joins Chicago Cardinals
Ann Arbor reports that Michigan tackle Jack Carpenter will play for the Chicago Cardinals this professional football season.
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Chicago Cardinals
Johnson County Tourney Opens in Iowa City Gym
Shueville reports the Johnson county boys and girls tournament will be played at Iowa City High School gym from January 30 to February 1. Boys pairings begin with A vs. B in the opening round.
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St Patrick's Storms Past Atkins in 50 39 Victory
St Patrick's led 11 3 early and built a 34 21 third quarter edge before Atkins rallied to 34 28 by end of third. Bernie Gillis with 17 led Pat's scoring while Duff Shanahan added 12 and Omar Strouse 11 as St Patrick's defense stifled Atkins from long range.
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Lloyd Gafeller
Leroy Gardeman
Omar Strouse
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Miller's 33 Points Pace Viking Win
Dick Miller scored 33 points to break his own Lawrence scoring record as the Vikings beat Beloit 59 to 45 in a Midwest Conference race game. The senior star, known as Mr Basketball at Lawrence since 1942, propelled the team to a fourth straight win and a top spot on the league ladder.
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DePauw
McArthur High Scorer On Rifle Team at Coe
Walter McArthur of Springville led two rifle matches at Coe College with top scores. He posted 360 in one event and 260 in another as Coe defeated Colorado School of Mines 1775 to 1717 and Washington University 1775 to 1756.
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Washington University
Northwestern Pole Vaulter Bill Moore Declared Ineligible
Evanston Ill Bill Moore national collegiate pole vault champion was ruled ineligible at least until the end of the present semester March 29. He is part of Northwestern university s growing army of athletes subject to scholastic eligibility rules. Logansport Indiana s Jean Logan is also noted in the report.
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Monticello VFWs Defeat Tet 47 to 43 at Anamosa
Monticello Veterans of Foreign Wars basketball team beat Tet 47 43 at Anamosa. Monticello led 23 17 at halftime as Siebels scored 14 points for Monti.
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Fragmentary Bond Notice From 1960 City Meeting
Incomplete OCR fragment notes a bond consideration and city actions about bonds. It mentions $5 and payable terms tied to union law and city obligations. Readable details are limited and no full names or dates are confirmed.
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