Prep Docket Highlights 12 Games This Week
The Shamrocks host unbeaten Springville in a Catholic league clash as 12 games are slated over seven days. Immaculate Conception aims for two wins, while St. Wenceslaus and St. Marys of Marshalltown also feature. Public and Catholic matchups span Oxford, Marion, East Waterloo, and other area halls with key showdowns and rising teams like Springville and River Kings.
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T. Patrick’s Shamrocks
Springville
West Side Court
St. Pat's
Dick Zvacek
Atkins
Greyhounds
Oxford
John MecAreavy
St. Mary’s
Iowa City
St. Wenceslaus
Marshalltown
Golden Bears
McKinley
Belle Plaine
Dune
Orville Rust
Franklin Thunderbolts
Iowa
Waterloo
Mississippi
East
Ve. Roosevelt
Clinton
River Kings
Wilson
Ramblers
East Waterloo
Marion
Cogg
Teocentnes
Independence
Husky Ski Schedule Near Seven Major Events
Washington's powerful ski team is participating in seven major events in Seattle.
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HUSKY
Seattle
NEA
Washington
Webber's Off Night Leads to Scrappy Sacred Heart Loss
Waterloo Courier notes OLVQA star George Webber had a rough 23 point night against Sacred Heart with many baskets close to the rim. Frankly praised for late push shots, Webber struggles as opponents adjust defenses. Coach laments the unusual left handed midfloor shots and Webber’s season averages.
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Don Gaines
Wilson
Navy
Waterloo Courier
George “Pudgy” Webber
OLVQA
Sacred Heart
Courier
Webber
East Waterloo Edges Roosevelt 30 27 In Narrow Hoops Win
East Waterloo handed Roosevelt its second straight loss 30 27 on Roosevelt’s court as Thorne led East with nine points and Chuck Thorne proved a constant thorn. Roosevelt trailed at halftime 14 13 but rallied briefly before East pulled away late, aided by Sturm Carpenter and Comack with key scores.
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East Waterloo
Roosevelt
Trojans
Roughriders
Mason City
Oy City
East
Don Comack
Jimmy Murray
Frank Sturm
Jack Carpenter
Thorne
Teds
Joe West
Sturm
Ivan Warm
East End
Comack
Chuck Thorne
Waterloo
Murray
Carpenter
Dale
Spartans Rally To Beat Penn 41 32
In Oskaloosa the Spartans rebounded from a Friday loss to Central to defeat Penn 41 32. The game improved the team’s record and showcased sharpening play from the home squad.
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Spartans
Penn
Fenimore Signs Bears Contract
Fenimore, Oklahoma A. and M. halfback known for 1944 45 ratings, signed a three year deal to join the Chicago Bears. He passed an exam by Dr. Irving Wolin to confirm his knee could withstand pro play and expressed relief at the approval.
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Chicago
Bob Fenimore
Oklahoma A
Chicago Bears
Cpions
Fenimore
Irving Wolin
Bears
Notre Dame Defeats Detroit By Wide Margin
Notre Dame routed the University of Detroit 81 to 40 in Olympia Stadium before 12 656 fans, the largest cage crowd in state history. Loyola of Chicago beat Western Michigan 64 to 51 in the opener. John Brennan led the Irish with 19 points.
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Detroit
Notre Dame
University of Detroit
Olympia Stadium
Loyola of Chicago
Western Michigan
Irish
John Brennan
Luther Captures Third Iowa Conference Victory
Luther defeated Wartburg 59 to 39 to stay undefeated at home and move into first place in the Iowa Conference with three wins and no losses. Loras stands second with two conference wins and no defeats.
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Decorah
Luther
Iowa
Wartburg
Loras
Hawkeye Wrestling Leaning on Veteran Stars for 1947 Season
The article highlights Iowa wrestling as a conference powerhouse with veterans like Duane Red Hanson and Ed Kemp, plus newcomers such as Joe Scarpello from Omaha. It details weight classes from 136 to heavyweight, notes past conference and national AAU success, and cites football players contributing to the lineup as the team prepares for Northwestern and national meets.
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Duane
Red
Hanson
Navy
Northwestern
Oelwein
Hawks
Joe Scarpello
Omaha
Nebraska
Scarpello
Cape Orleans
Iowa
Illinois
Michigan
Mike Howard
Hawkeye Matinen
Open scholarship politics spark Southern confrontations in football reports
A columnist critiques Southern and Southeastern factions accusing Big Nine members of secret open scholarships. He cites Vanderbilt interest in a naval base player who chose Iowa, anecdotes about academic support for star players, Vaughn Mancha’s book pile incident, and Dick Huffman's planned departure. The piece ends with a taunt toward Wisconsin.
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Southeastern
Southern
Big Nine
Iowa
Leib
South Penwiper
Department of Sewers
Vaughn Mancha
Alabama
Mancha
Dick Huffman
University of Tennessee
Huffman
K C Cage Meet Opens February 8 at Immaculate Conception
The Knights of Columbus state basketball tournament opens Saturday February 8 in Immaculate Conception gym. Teams from Cedar Rapids Iowa City Davenport Fort Dodge West Point and Dubuque entered. Tournament manager Ed Weepie said pairings will be set soon. Prizes include a silver cup for the winner and silver basketballs for each squad member. Two games open the night. semifinals and finals follow Sunday with a consolation game that night.
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Knights of Columbus
Immaculate Cnception
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Davenport
Fort Dodge
West Point
Dubuque
Ed Weepie
Gazette Teams Win In Friday Games
Ely Gazette Newsies Alumni and Gazette Newsies defeated Ely's 4 H team 46 to 30 and 54 to 28 respectively. Berry led the Alumni with high scoring while Fitch Scott and were top scorers for the Newsies.
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Ely—Gazette Newsies
Gazette Newsies
Ely
Berry
Fitch
Scott
Newsies
Rickey Pledges Fair Try For Robinson With Dodgers
New York report says Branch Rickey vows the Brooklyn Dodgers will give Jackie Robinson a fair chance to join the major league club. Rickey says Robinson may play in Montreal in exhibition games to win acclimation and merit a Dodgers berth if he proves himself.
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Rickey
Robinson
New York
Jackie Robinson
Montreal
Brooklyn Dodgers
Branch Rickey
Montreal Rosef
Brooks Rickey
Brooklyn
Dodger
Royals
Pete Reiser
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Waterloo West
Iowa City High School
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Omaha World-Herald
Fountain of Youth Department
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Squid Collins
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E. Waterloo
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Oskaloosa
Dubuque University
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Ray Pickett
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