Indiana Golden Gloves Tourney Set for Cedar Rapids
The Golden Gloves tournament planned for February 18, 19 and 21 in Cedar Rapids aims to fund welfare projects via the Chamber of Commerce and The Gazette. Manager Joe Benson cites 101 potential entries, predicting about 93 bouts across three nights, with 25 matches per night after withdrawals. Local youths from Iowa City Dubuque Anamosa and Platteville send contenders, highlighting experienced fighters like Lyle Seydel Dean Housel and Joe Joslin in a growing field.
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Dee Cagers Breeze By Knox 62-53 in Midwest League
Dee's OE team posted its second Midwest Conference win, 62 to 53, over Knox. Jim Pogue led Coe with 22 points, while Jack Faber totaled 16 for Knox and Jim Van Antwerp added 15 as Coe surged late to seal the victory.
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Tigers Trade Hank Greenberg to Pirates in Surprise Deal
Hank Greenberg, star slugger of the Detroit Tigers, was sold to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a cash deal. Pirates president Frank McKinney announced the transaction after talks with Tigers GM Billy Evans. Greenberg, 36, hit 44 homers and drove in 121 runs in 1946, though batted .277 that year. The exact cash amount was not disclosed.
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Rams trade for Steve Bagarus from Redskins
The Los Angeles Rams acquire halfback Steve Bagarus from the Washington Redskins in exchange for backs Tom Farmer and Ralph Rothstrom. Bagarus, a former Notre Dame star, was a standout open field runner and a top pass catcher last season. Farmer, a war veteran, can quarterback or halfback and Rothstrom plays full back with notable defensive feet.
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Tying Goal Taken Away By Official
Iowa led 24 15 at halftime but Indiana surged to a 50 48 victory in Bloomington. A late timer foul negated Jack Spencer’s potential tying bucket, officials ruled it a shooting foul as he released the shot. Iowa faced struggles from the field while Indiana climbed back with crucial baskets and a turbulent sequence of calls.
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Ohio State Defeats Northwestern 60-49 in Big Nine Flight
Ohio State, defending Big Nine basketball champions, outscored Northwestern 60 to 49 at Columbus as their shooting improved for 28 field goals the season high. Jack Anderman led with 17 points while Northwestern substitute guard Chet Strumillo sparked a late rally with four straight midfloor baskets and six baskets in seven shots.
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Iowa Wrestling Coach Keeps Fingers Crossed
Special to The Gazette. Iowa coach Mike Howard speaks modestly about his squad in the Big Nine race. Star grapplers include Davenport's Macias at 128 pounds and veteran Rummy with a string of titles. Macias has not lost a dual meet. Iowa aims for a conference title after years of near misses.
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Iowa wrestling blanks Bradley 38 to 0 in opener
The University of Iowa wrestling team opened the season with a 38 to 0 win over Bradley University of Peoria Illinois. All eight matches were won by the Hawkeyes with five falls.
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Iowa wrestlers train hard in fieldhouse practice
Coach Howard notes daily talent in the third floor fieldhouse as 54 candidates report since September. A core group of about a dozen top contenders will select an eight man squad from this mix of high school and college youth.
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Dickey Named Manager of Little Rock Travelers
Bill Dickey, former Yankees catcher and manager, signed a one year contract to manage the Southern Association club Little Rock Travelers. He succeeds Willis Hudlin whose team finished last in 1946. Dickey, 39, will sometimes catch during the season and did not reveal salary nor stock purchases.
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Purdue Easy For Michigan
Michigan overwhelmed Purdue 66 to 43 to record its third Big Nine win in four games. Freshman Mack Supranowicz sparked the surge with eight points in the opening two minutes as Purdue stalled. Purdue never recovered, trailing 35-19 at halftime while Berberian led Purdue with 17 and Michigan’s top scorer posted 24.
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Middlecoff Turns Pro In Memphis Golf News
Carey Middlecoff, a 26 year old amateur star and recent Walker Cup pick, announced Saturday in Memphis that he will turn professional. He joined the professional ranks after a standout amateur career and selection to the U S Walker Cup team.
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Giants Sell Johnny Rucker To Indians For Waiver Price
New York outfielder Johnny Rucker was sold to the Cleveland Indians by the New York Giants on Saturday for the waiver price of seven thousand five hundred dollars.
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A former Gazette writer's basketball musings on Kentucky and Iowa
Guest columnist Tait relays memories of Bud Weiser and Bob Krause, notes a Kentucky 82 to 30 win over Vanderbilt, and shares witty jabs at Adolph Rupp. He recalls Joe Holland and Murray Wier, hints at NCAA chatter, and teases a Page 3 continuation.
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We Was Robbed See at Half Iowa 24 Indiana 15
The fragment notes a game score with Iowa leading Indiana 24 to 15 at halftime. It references a sentiment of a robbery or injustice on the lower line. More readable context is unavailable in the text.
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