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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1955

Page

8

Meet the preps Sampson leads Colesburg bid

Colesburg reaches Delaware County title game despite losses with Marty Dittmer guiding juniors Floyd Sampson a top scorer and freshman Bob Sampson slated to join as a key athlete. Marion Iowa officials deny moving the sectional to Coe fieldhouse citing cost and facility limits. Coggon and Clutier-Garnaville schedule girls games and a new track program is planned for Northeast Iowa schools.

Floyd Dittmer All Seuren Sampsons Colesburg Sampson Bob Sampson Rich Roland

Cornell Aims for First Dual Wins at Grinnell

Cornell varsity and freshman swim squads travel to Grinnell on Saturday seeking their initial dual meet victories. Lead by Waukon duo John Hausman the sophomore 100 yard free specialist and Brooke Jenderson the senior captain back stroker, Cornell also features Pait Mayberry Omaha sophomore and Jaax who returns after a sprained ankle sidelined him in early rounds.

MT. Vernon Cornell Grinnell Waukon Tankers John Hausman Brooke Jenderson Ram Pait Mayberry Omaha Jaax

Nifty Blondes Lead Powder Bowl Upset at UBC

On Friday at the University of British Columbia, Gamma Phi Beta women Helen Donnelly and Janie Wright each scored in an 18 6 upset over Alpha Delta Phi. Colleen Kelly for the Terrors added a score, with 2 200 fans and $582 raised for Brockhall renovations.

Vancouver B.C APJ University of British Columbia Thursdas Helen Donnelly Janie Wright Gamma Phi Beta Alpha Delta Fi

Delaware Boys Edge Amesbury In Prep Basketball

Delaware's boys beat Amesbury 45 to 37 in a prep basketball card featuring numerous regional matchups. Meynard led with 45 points and Arlingzton 47 for Wilton Junction area teams, as contests extended across Muscatine County and nearby towns.

Sport Resu Prep Basketba Delaware Amesbure Lartulle Az Fayette Fayette Maynard Ft Arlingzton Wadena Muscatine County Wilton Junction Conesville Wilton West Ilherly Atalissa Washingim Bay Kalona Trawfordes Riverside Towa Vielerburg Gar Tama Gladrroor Karkin Te Geneseo Clinton Elyira R—Wheatland Selmar Jamas H Elwood Gonar Laue ' Lavisa R—Welbran Kalone Tams Dysart Fliha Ci—Fremiant Cnasr Fremeul Wu Cedar Atenne Cecelia Ihede

Salem and St. Mark's Win In Church League Volleyball

Salem EUB defeated the Church of the Brethren 54 to 31 and St. Mark's Lutheran beat St. Andrew's EUB 64 to 23 in church league play Thursday night at the Salemi EUB gym.

New York Chicago Mt Aue Fee Kansas City Jane Fuly Ween & i Peat Cleveland Washington Baltimore Jung Lee Boston Salem Eub Church’ of the Brethren St. Mark's Lutheran St. Andrew's Eub Salemi Eub

Luther snaps skid with 84 71 win over Iowa Wesleyan

Luther University ended a three game conference losing streak by defeating Iowa Wesleyan 84 71. Harlan Wilson scored 19 as Luther built a lead and withstood a 33 32 halftime margin from the visitors.

Luther Pecorah Iowa Iowa Wesleyan Harlan Wilson Willis Rich Wayne Wagner Town Werleran Luther Ee Peich Nichaplewsky Apylthes Helland Aarer Eveeslad da Crtee Wilson Riawnouser Knotson Peterson McNeil Ekker Eland Heagen L. Peterson Doo Hanson OZ Aplcuzze Marshall Ool Town Wealeran

High School Basketball Poll Sees West Waterloo Leads Change

West Waterloo and Mt Ayr rise in AP high school basketball poll. Davenport St Ambrose, Des Moines Dowling and Sioux Center hold top spots in their regions. Dowling remains unanimous central pick, while Mount Ayr jumps to first in the southwest with 3 points, shifting Carroll and others in tight divisions.

L. F. Shelley PES Moines West Waterloo Mt. Ayr Associated Press Davenport St. Ambrose Des Moines Dowling Sioux Center Paccew Wahawks Tawks East Wateroo Theer Iuthwest Mr. Ayr Dowail Abraham Lincoln Carroll Sioux City Heeluh Dingonat Clarinda Maroons St. Ambrose Keokuk Southeast Chiefs Sioux Northwest le Mars Spencer Feldl Belmond Rorthesst Mason Fits Holy Family Council Jufi

Fight Mob Sees Sugar Ray Robinson Quit Ring Soon

The fight mob hopes Sugar Ray Robinson will retire after a hard-fought decision loss to Hal Jones in Chicago. Robinson vows to comeback despite critics saying his best days are behind him as San Diego Open results spark renewed debate on fighting legends and endurance.

Fight Mob Ray Ring Oscar Fraley New York Sugar Thuy Robinson San Diego Calif INS Tammy Bolt Houston Paul McGuire Girien Ea Fargot Jim Corbett Jim Jeffries Jack Ick Burke. Jr Gene Taltier Stat Leonard Bark Brewars

Boxers Remembering Greats and Hopes for a Comeback

The piece lists stars like Dempsey, Lown, Armstrong, Leonard, and Ross as unforgiving teachers who never return. Sugar Ray Robinson still dreams of challenging Carl Olson for a middleweight title he once held, recalling his 1950 KO and 1952 decision win.

Sugar Ray Sugar Hay Carl “Bobo” Olson Robinson Olson Bobo

Thundering defense shapes semifinal clash in high school action

In a tense game, Colesburg narrows late, boosting defense and rebounding to gain a dozen more shots than Thundeece. Earlville edges Delhi 46-42 as Brunsman and Wade lead late foul play and scoring, while semifinal rosters form for Dundee versus Columbus.

Russ Brown Marv Buhr Jerry Bell Brunsman Colesburg Thunddece Earlville Delhi Thibadeau Rin Mathey Keith Sassen J. Cords Whittemora Cinddie Oribera Goldsmith Perkin O Tinker Wada Earlville Delhi Fleid Acol Shoothta Earlville ET Wade Orlni Wade Fall Klaus Orur Weasel iAdams Colenbuce Dundee Bolrabur

Maryland Legislature Moves to Telecast Maryland Home Games

Three Baltimore delegates introduced a resolution in Annapolis seeking to telecast all University of Maryland home games. The bill aims to protest NCAA limits that restrict telecast to one game per week per college, a rule in place from last season.

Maryland Annapolis National Collegiate Athletic Asst Baltimore University of Maryland NCAA

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