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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1947
Page
14
The Kohawks and Hilltoppers meet in a Midwest conference clash at Coe gym highlighting a long rivalry. Key players Jim Van Antwerp for Coe and Bob Horsfall for Cornell headline a tight series with recent previews and tight finishes fueling the feud.
McKinley High's new wrestling squad opens in the gym at 4 p.m. hosting Newton in Cedar Rapids. Coach Lloyd Wilson leads the Bears as they seek their first win after an early setback, continuing Cedar Rapids wrestling’s revival since the Washington era.
Iowa City reports deny transfer of Lawrence Day and Loran Day from Northwestern to Iowa university. Registrar Paul Blommers says the twins played football at Northwestern last season and that Bob MacTaggert of Davenport, a former Northwestern basketball player, has entered Iowa though his eligibility at Northwestern is noted as in question and not yet resolved for Iowa.
Luther and Simpson meet in Decorah as the Norsemen, leading Iowa Conference with 3–0, face a strong foe. Norm Everson tops scoring with 17 ppg while Arnie Veglahn adds 20 vs Wartburg. Schedule shifts include Luther-Loras moved to Feb 10 and Luther-Upper Iowa canceled with a new date to be announced.
Iowa State starts road swing at Lawrence Friday night to meet a struggling Kansas five coached by Howard Engleman in place of ill Phog Allen. Coach Louis Menze warns the Jayhawks, though bottom of standings, possess latent power and could erupt on the Cyclones.
Hank Greenberg and Coral Gimbel greet a son weighing eight and a quarter pounds born Wednesday night at Harkness Pavilion. The 1946 home run king will meet Pirates executives in Pittsburgh after the baby’s birth and before finalizing his move from the Detroit Tigers.
Des Moines AP reports brothers Ray and Alba Fountain run rival high school teams in home and home games regardless of location. Ray at Cromwell owes two wins over Alba’s Casey, part of a season noting 20-17 and 27-17 victories. The piece highlights their pact to avoid blowing out the other's home crowd and lists top contenders and players shaping the season.
Cliff McNeely of Texas Wesleyan leads national college basketball scoring with 388 points in 17 games despite a fractured wrist and two absences. Jim Lacy of Loyola Maryland sits second with 316 points in 15 games, John Wil of Anderson Indiana has 309 in 15, while Mickey Marty of Loras is fifth with 278 in 14.
The column argues Ill inois star Buddy Young left college exams to pursue pro earnings, prompting questions about amateur status and wartime eligibility. It notes several Iowa Hawkeyes and Purdue players being courted, and praises Jim Keane for choosing pro football while respecting his school.
Chicago dispatch reports the Big Nine scoring leaders moved after weekend losses. Murray Wier of Iowa dropped from second to third as Iowa and Purdue faltered, while Noble Jorgensen of Iowa moved up to fifth. Wisconsin's Bob Cook maintained the top pace at 22 points per game.
Ann Arbor Michigan Fritz Crisler Michigan football coach and athletic director says he knows nothing about a California coaching appointment. He has discussed athletic department setup with Cal representatives but is not seeking another job. Berkeley editor cites an unnamed source claiming Crisler will take the California post, prompting surprise in Michigan.
Tickets go on sale for a Tuesday mat show at 316 Second Avenue. A price change lowers balcony seats to 60 cents, with ringside at $1.50 and main floor at $1.20. Three matches feature the French Angel Maurice Tillet versus Emil Dusek of Omaha.
Teac Val defeated Mishienn State 78 to 86 while Culver Stockton posted 55 at Carthage venue. Indiana State led early. final margins varied as teams traded baskets in a high scoring matchup.
Iowa City hosts a clash of Wisconsin and Iowa after both teams won their opening meets. The Hawkeyes beat Northwestern 50 34 at Evanston, securing seven firsts in nine events, as they prepare for a four week home stretch starting Friday in the fieldhouse pool.
Linn county Izaak Walton league chapter to host a game dinner Tuesday at 6 pm at Memorial Coliseum site with WEAF programs. Former Secretary of State Ed Stettinius invited Dr Bradley to UN conference as committee member. Gov. Green appoints him to Illinois prison investigation commission. Tickets $1 at local retailers. proceeds fund club house and grounds in Linn county. The note shares team results and lineup for Beloit and Chicago trips, plus starting freshmen and sophomores for upcoming Augustana game.
Grinnell fixes a drastically revised starting five to meet Augustana in Rock Island Illinois on Saturday night in a non conference tilt. Coach Ben Douglas aims to break a jinx.
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