Roosevelt Triumphs Over Wilson 43–22 In Iowa City
Roosevelt Rough Riders leave Wilson behind 43 to 22 to stay atop the Mississippi Valley conference standings. Carl Fjellman leads scorers with 13 as Bill Diehl and Sid Tate pace guards. Don Wolfe set to debut as coach in Racine next semester.
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Simpson Defeats Upper Iowa 38 to 30 in Iowa Conference
In Indianola Iowa Simpson topped Upper Iowa 38 to 30 in a fast Iowa conference game. Simpson built a 21 17 halftime lead as Shafar scored six straight baskets to reach the first advantage. Upper Iowa lost Paul Tate to fouls and Arthur led UIU with seven points.
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Methodists
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West Branch Triumphs In OT Win Over Anamosa 30 28
Anamosa hosted West Branch in a thrilling overtime game, West Branch winning 30-28 after a 28-28 regulation tie. West Branch forced two interceptions with Ellis grabbing sixteen and Westphal led Anamosa with eight points.
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West Branch High
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Waukon and Postville Split Basketball Tilts
In WAUKON Ia Friday night the Waukon boys defeated Postville 40 to 11 while Postville girls beat Waukon 36 to 31. The doubleheader split the road games and featured strong defense from the Waukon boys and a close girls contest.
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Wickhorst Named Iowa Football Coach Candidate
Frank Wickhorst, former Iowa line coach and current California assistant, emerged as a top candidate for the Iowa 1A head football post after E G Dad Schroeder became athletic director. Wickhorst, an Iowa alum and Navy star, has strong ties to the program and is believed interested in the Iowa job.
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California University
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Iowa Board In Control of Athletics
Navy
Burton Ingwersen
Illinois University
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Annapolis
Grantland Rice
Tama Takes Double Header From Brooklyn
Tama, Ia meet Brooklyn in a double win on Friday night. Tama’s first team won 30 to 25 in a tight Cedar League contest as Carnal led with 15 points and Cory added nine. Brooklyn’s R. Ormiston topped Brooklyn with eight. In the opener Tama’s younger squad defeated Brooklyn 22 to 3.
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Gazette
Tama
Brooklyn
Carnal
Cory
R. Ormiston
Multiple College Basketball Scores From Tonight’s Card
Results show Simpson 38 over Upper Iowa 30 while Western Union defeated Dubuque 42 41. Numerous games listed include Macalester 41 Gustavus Adolphus 38 and Olivet 54 Wayne 40 with other matchups across Midwest schools and high schools in the era.
Immaculate Conception Upsets St Ambrose 23 21 In OT
Fred Fleming sank the late winner from beyond the arc with 10 seconds left as Immaculate Conception defeated St Ambrose Davenport 23 to 21 on the local floor. Fleming led IC with six points while Thiel led St Ambrose with five baskets in a tight defensive battle.
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Dudley Shoots 65 To Lead In Sacramento Open
Husky Ed Dudley of Philadelphia fired a 65 in the second round of the $3,000 Sacramento open at Sacramento Municipal links. He carded seven birdies in 35 on the front and 30 back, missing short putts on three greens to seize the lead in the 72-hole event.
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Husky Ed Dudley
Philadelphia
Cedar Rapids Skaters Compete In Great Lakes Carnival
Eight Cedar Rapids skaters travel to Oconomowoc Wisconsin for the Great Lakes speed carnival. The local team includes Janet Dennis Marvin Doherty Weston Ralston George Shimek Perry McCollister John Sheperd Bobby Hash and Peter Dows as they chase top US and Canadian ice speedsters.
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United States
Canada
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Marvin Doherty
Weston Ralston
George Shimek
Perry McCollister
John Sheperd
Bobby Hash
Peter Dows
Illinois on the spot in Big Ten clash with Chicago Maroons
Illinois seeks sole lead in the Big Ten by beating Chicago and passing Purdue idle this week. Chicago Maroons aim to halt a four game slide as Ohio State meets Michigan in Ann Arbor and Michigan State travels to Northwestern.
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Northwestern
Monticello Beats Univ High in 2012 Thriller
The Monticello High School basketball team remained unbeaten in the Little Eight by defeating University High of Iowa City 20 to 12. Monticello led 12 to 5 at halftime and held the opponents to four field goals. Field, Monticello forward, was the top scorer with eight points including three field goals and two free throws.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Monticello High
University High of
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Field
Van Horne Defeats Blairstown In 25-21 Victory
Van Horne high team extended its winning streak to seven games by defeating Blairstown 25-21. Ackerman and Potter led with eight points each, Schallau added six, and Blairstown’s Ralston scored fourteen. The halftime edge was Blairstown 16 Van Horne 15.
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Blairstown
Ackerman
Potter
Danny Schallau
Ralston
Hazleton Sweeps Doubleheader Over Rowley
Hazleton high school defeated Rowley in both games Tuesday night. The first game ended 25 to 18 with Hazleton on top, and the second contest finished 16 to 6.
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Hazleton
Rowley High School
Byrd Takes five stroke lead in BB golf tourney
Sam Byrd the former Yankee and Cincinnati outfielder shot 74 on the Bobby Jones course to reach 144 after 36 holes and hold a five stroke lead in the baseball players national golf championship at Sarasota. Paul Derringer Paul Waner Garland Braxton Lloyd Brown trailed at 149 with Wes Ferrell and Dizzy Dean among others.
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Yankee
Cincinnati
Bobby Jones
Paul Derringer
Reds
Paul Waner
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Garland Braxton
Milwaukee Brewers
Lloyd Brown
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Boston Red Sox
Dizzy Dean
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Chelsea Wins Double Header From Montour
Chelsea high school defeated Montour 27 to 7 at Montour floor. Chelsea junior high won 9 to 7 over Montour junior high.
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Montour
the Gazette
Chelsea High
Montour High School
Chelsea High School
Chelsea Junior High
Montour Junior High
Toledo Five Defeats Marengo 25 to 20 in Hard-Fought Showdown
In a 25 to 20 independent clash, Toledo Five edged Marengo as Bolt led scorers with ten points. Spears impressed for Toledo before fouling out, while Spargrove and Reynolds stood out for Marengo in a tough Iowa Cedar league matchup.
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Marengo
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Pmarengo
Iowa
Iowa City board to weigh new Iowa athletic chiefs
E G Dad Schroeder and Glen Devine, named heads of the University of Iowa athletic department, are slated to meet the athletic board to seek input on hiring a head football coach. Gus Dorais remains the board’s preferred candidate, while Devine will direct freshman athletics and serve as assistant to the director.
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Athletic Board
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Devine
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Iowa University names E G Schroeder athletic director
Prof. E G Dad Schroeder was announced as athletic director at Iowa University and outlined a five point policy to strengthen ties with the university alumni and the public while adhering to Big Ten and intercollegiate rules. He pledged harmony with university faculties and no immediate personnel changes though improvements to the physical education department are anticipated. He stressed broadening the program and enforcing all athletic rules with a view to closer bonds among the university, alumni and public.
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Felows
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University of Iowa
Iowa State Mat Team Tops Kansas State 20 to 7 in Big Six Meet
Iowa State defeated Kansas State 20 to 7 in the first Big Six wrestling meet of the season at Ames. Linn 145 and Henderson 175 won falls for the Cyclones, while four teammates posted decisions under new three period rules.
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J. Firkins
Perry Again Takes Measure Of Vines In Pro Tennis
In Philadelphia Fred Perry defeated Ellsworth Vines three sets to one 6-3 9-7 1-6 6-3 to extend his series lead to five wins in eight matches for the world professional championship. The crowd reached about 6,000 as Perry and Vines won the doubles 3-6 6-4 5-1 with partners Lott and Barnes.
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Ellsworth Vines
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Thunderbolts Suffer 37-25 Defeat At City High
City High School of Iowa City defeated Franklin 37 to 25 on Friday night. Keith Horn led City with 15 points on six field goals and three free throws, Miller added 10 points, Hallenbeck scored nine for Franklin, and Kinch added seven. Box score follows.
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Solon Opposed to Bibles Big Salary
In Austin and Lincoln lawmakers debated paying Dana X. Bible up to 15000 dollars yearly as Texas seeks to hire him from Nebraska. Nebraskan opposition and Texas legislators questioned funding, while supporters argued student and fan enthusiasm and athletics funds would cover the cost.
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Carnegie Tech Heads to Leave Big Time Football
Carnegie Institute of Technology selects William F. Kern, currently Pitt assistant, as head football coach. President Rob ert E. Doherty announces a July 1 reorganization of Tech athletics and a two year contract for Kern with a professor comparable salary.
Conroy Beats Oxford In Tight 21 20 Showdown
Conroy defeated Oxford 21 to 20 in a fast, well played game. Conroy girls were kept to 16 as they lagged their usual form. The next matchup pits Conroy against North English on Monday at home.
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Keokuk County Cage Teams Hold Tourney
Scores of the Keokuk county basketball tournament follow. First round results include Gibson 16 over Keota 14, Webster 29 over Ollie 11, Thornburg 22 over Kinross 21, Keswick 45 over Sigourney 31. Second round shows Gibson 34 over Hedrick 14 and Martinsburg 35 over Webster.
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Vinton Cagers Rout Marion 32 to 8 in Season Series
Vinton's oversized lineup controlled Friday night action at Marion, finishing the two game set with a 32 to 8 victory. Center Jack led the winners with ten points, while Titus paced Marion with two field goals and a free throw as the Crimson and Gold were held scoreless in the third period.
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Culvers Lighters Armstrongs Triumph in Y M C A League
Culvers the first round champions romped over Cherry Burrell 29 to 15 led by Bob Forrestal Red Wilson and Tim Alton each with four baskets Marvin Martin scored ten and Ockie Theisen eight for Culvers The Lighters defeated Drews Sport Shop 44 to 18 with Eddie Benedict tallying 12 points Armstrongs beat Iowa Steel 26 to 20 led by John Watson and Jim McCracken in scoring and edging to victory
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Bob Forrestal
Red Wilson
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Ockie Theisen
Drew’s Sport Shop
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