Hawkeyes Fall to Purdue In Big Nine Clash
Purdue overwhelmed Iowa 52 to 46 as the Hawkeyes faltered late after a tight first three quarters. Ehlers led Purdue with nine points while Jorgensen top-scored for Iowa with 15 as fouls and cold shooting doomed Iowa for a fifth straight subpar shooting night.
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Big Nine officials eyed to curb rough play in basketball
In Lafayette Indiana a Big Nine office briefing by Jim Masker and Bill Reed discusses expanding officiating to three referees at conference games. Officials favor the move noting potential fouls and crowding at times, while an unbiased observer praised a recent Hawks vs Gophers game for fair play until late.
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Officials seek tighter rules after rowdy Big Nine game
The piece notes unsportsmanlike conduct in a Big Nine basketball clash and calls for stricter officiating. It cites Coach reactions from Iowa and Wisconsin, debate over bias, and suggests adding a third official to curb rough play while preserving the game’s pace and fan interest.
Marengo Fish and Game Club Dinner and Talk
The Marengo Fish and Game Club will hold its annual dinner at 6 36 p.m. Thursday at the I O O F hall. Emil E Leirs the otter man will entertain the group at the high school auditorium.
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Basketball Mayhem Across Midwest Courtrooms and Arenas
Davenport Times writer Jerry Jurgens notes escalating rough play in basketball from the Midwest to the Big Nine. Foul totals surge with players swinging and officials threatening to blow the whistle. Iowa relies on the foul line for points while Chicago and Cedar Rapids figures surface in a loose, colorful survey.
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Yankees Refuse Vernon Price as Griff Riles
Washington owner Cagey Clark Griffith flatly rejected a rumored $150000 bid from the New York Yankees for first baseman Mickey Vernon. The Senators chief dismissed the offer as coming from a “bush league town,” signaling no sale.
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MacPhail
Young Turns Up In Chicago After Leaving Campus
Buddy Young reappears in Chicago after missing Illinois campus and skipping an exam to serve as pallbearer at Dolores Evans's funeral. Officials say he may make up the test and remain eligible for 1947 football and track, despite rumors of a $20000 pro contract with the New York Yankees.
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Buddy Young
University of Illinois
Young
Illinois
New York Yankees
Prep Beat at Alburnett and Waukon Reserve 88
A fragmented report notes prep results at Alburnett and at Waukon with a score mention of 88 in the reserves. Names and specifics are unclear but the items reference teams and preparations.
Feller Eyes 100000 Earnings Mark For 1947 Season
Fireball pitcher Bob Feller may top $100000 in earnings for 1947 as his contract terms remain undisclosed. He earned $50000 salary plus $22000 in bonuses last year and is poised to surpass Babe Ruth’s 1930 31 record earnings if attendance and additional bonuses meet expectations. Feller again broke the strikeout record with 348 whiffs, while president Bill Veeck backs his value.
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Laraine Day and Leo Durocher Travel to Mexico Rumors
Demure actress Laraine Day and baseball figure Leo Durocher arrived in El Paso from Hollywood and avoided discussing plans, with agents hinting at a Mexican divorce and marriage. They sought a private car, then a bridal suite later requested after 9 a.m., but the hotel reported it unavailable. He declined to reveal arrangements.
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Unclear college basketball scores from page fragment
Readable lines show scattered scores for Ohio State, Loyola, Iowa, Whitewater, and Kansas. teams and exact results are partially garbled. The text lists several games with incomplete team names and inconsistent figures, hindering full reconstruction of outcomes.
Sport Jabs
Amateur boxing notes list fighters and weights with scattered scores and outcomes. Names include Billy Arnold and Danny Rosati with 154 and 15444 pound lines, plus Paleisky 1477 and Shank 160. The fragmentary score results hint at bouts and ring actions across cities.
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McKinley, Red Hawks Battle at Home Courts Tonight
Local prep basketball features four games on home floors. McKinley hosts Belle Plaine at the city court while St. Wenceslaus welcomes St. Marys of Marshalltown. Immaculate Conception travels to Oxford to close the night.
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Bagarus Plans Marriage To Mrs Filchock
Washington report says Steve Bagarus, the ex Washington Redskin now with the Los Angeles Rams, plans to marry Mrs. Frank Filchock, spouse of the New York Giants player tied to the football fix case. Mrs Filchock is in Washington after filing for divorce in Reno.
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INS
Washington Times-Herald
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Frank Filchock
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Los Angeles Rams
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Reno
Greenberg Reassures Over Contract Talks As Baby Due
Hank Greenberg paces in New York saying contract talks with the Pittsburgh Pirates will wait until the baby arrives. Mrs Greenberg, former Carol Gimbel, is due tomorrow and Greenberg plans to meet Pirates GM Roy Hamey soon after.
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Mrs A J Bruno's Can Double Tops 1946 Starts Unbeaten
The horse known as Can Double remained undefeated through five starts in 1946, continuing a flawless run under owner Mrs. A J Bruno and trainer confirmation.
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Irish Break Orioles Win Chain 37-36
Springville led 9-8 after one quarter and 21-16 at half as St Pat’s rallied in the final period. Draker scored 11 to lead Springville, while Gillis tied Draker with 11 for the Orioles. Moser had nine and Strouse eight. Orioles won 28-? to 4? in scoring split.
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Monticello Sacred Heart Half Results Digest
Monticello area results show Sacred Heart scoring 20, St Joseph Bellevue and Sacred Heart at 22, with names like Jim Bellevue, Hayes, Michaels and local squads in a boat of scores and standings.
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Cyclones Upset Nebraska 61-44 as Loras Rolls On
Iowa State beat Nebraska 61-44 to move into a tie for second in the Big Six. Jim Myers and Claude Retherford tied for scoring honors with 11 points each. St Joseph's defense limited the CUhawks to a 30-23 halftime margin.
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Iowa State
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Panthers Rally Past Ohio State in 51-41 Upset
In a wild nonconference game on Panthers court Pitt overcame a 40-39 deficit after a 30 minute dispute over Latagliata’s foul out. Cecconi led Pitt with 11 points as the Panthers pulled away 44-40 and held on for the win. Wisconsin defeated Michigan State 52-48 at East Lansing.
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Ed Latagliata
Jack Anderman
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Bill Cieply
Pitt
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