Fieunds Halt Irish Upset Hopes at IC Gym 42-29
Immaculate Conception Greyhounds toppled St Patrick’s 42-29 at the IC gym to move to 2-0 in city standings while St Patrick’s fell to 0-2. Walt Hanson led the Irish with a late scoring run before fouling out. Jack Kuhn Jim Rochlitz and John Hayes sparked IC’s decisive third quarter.
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Philp Seghi
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St Patrick's
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Aquinas
Wisconsin
Walt Hanson
Jack Kuhn
Jim Rochlitz
John Hayes
Hanson
Hounds
Hayes
Jost
Little Clancy
Jask Kramer
Irish
Rochlitz
St. Patrick's
Cedar Rapids Seeks Park Lease for 60 70 Games in 1949
The National League may place teams in two cities if Cedar Rapids can lease the local park for 60 to 70 games this summer. The Cedar Rapids club will host University of Iowa coaches at a 6 30 p.m. dinner January 30 at the Montrage hotel with Iowa Boston football film shown.
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Yows City
Cedar Rapids
National League
Memorial Commission
Club of
University of Iowa
Montrage Hotel
Montrose
Hogan and Demaret set for 18 hole playoff at Long Beach Open
Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret deadlocked after 72 holes in the $10,000 Long Beach Open. Each earned $2,000 for first and a $1,400 runner up check, with Lakewood Country Club officials stating the gate will be split. A 5,000 strong crowd expected for the deciding round after a dramatic finish.
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Long Beach
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Ben Hogan
Jimmy Demaret
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Lakewood Country Club
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Demat
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Burke
Kentucky Adds SMU to 1949 Football Schedule
Kentucky announced a 1949 football game against Southern Methodist University to be played October 22 at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas Texas. The matchup expands Kentucky's upcoming schedule for the season with the program from Texas.
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Southern Methodist University
Cotton Bowl Stadium
Dallas
Texas
Strangler Referees IL Card With Two Main Events
Ed Strangler Lewis, famed wrestler, arrives in Cedar Rapids to referee a Memorial Coliseum card at the armory. Chief Don Eagle faces Jack Hader in a best two of three bout, while Pete Bartu meets Bill Goelz in another two of three falls match tailed by Walter Sirois and Sonny Kurgis in a one fall prelim.
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Island Pond
Jack Hader
Kansas City
All
Goels
Chicago
Fete Bartu
Walter Strole
Atlanta
Onny Korecis
Great
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Eforees
Strangler” Lewis
Glandale
Calif
Lex Fidler
Cedar Rapids
Ime
Firat
Ed ‘Strangler’ Lewis
Frank Gotch
Gorgeous George
Don Eagle
Pete Bartu
Bill Gogelz
Goelz
Barty Walter Sirois
Sonny Kurgis
Louis Ready To Fight In Chicago Title Defense
A World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis spokesman said Louis may defend his title at Soldier Field Chicago against the winner of the Joe Maxim Ezzard Charles bout under certain conditions. Louis attorney Truman Gibson said no agreement has been reached and no committee has yet agreed to Louis demands.
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Chicago
Joe Maxim-Ezzard Charles
Truman Gibson
Soldier Field
Gibson
Louis
Cook County Central Democratic Committee
Boxing Card Reporting Mixed Results Across Cities
The article lists several boxing bouts with decisions in cities including Cincinnati London Brooklyn Holyoke and Hartford. Fighters named include Joe Weldin Walter Hafer Al Finch Sally Canter Tom McGovern Artie Levine George Denn Charlie Lewis and Creck Taylor with various wins and losses noted.
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Austria
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Maysville
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Helland
al Finch
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Paterson
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England
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Sphas to Battle Cedar Rapids Raiders in Two Games
The Philadelphia Sphas, sole team with a win over Harlem Globetrotters this season, visit Cedar Rapids for a Wednesday and Thursday set at Coe Gym facing the Raiders. The program features standout players Brown Tanitsky and Weiner, plus newcomer Bill McCahan from Duke.
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Ex-Assistant To Tom Walsh At Westgate Becomes Cedar Rapids Pro
Jack Shields former assistant pro at Westgate Chicago was named golf professional at Cedar Rapids Country Club. A Tulsa native and 1937 1938 Oklahoma state junior champion, he served in the navy 1942 45 and played on the winter circuit 1947 48. He taught 800 lessons last summer at Westgate and comes highly recommended by PGA members and Westgate patrons. The Cedar Rapids group voted unanimously after reviewing many applications.
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Westgate Club
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Shields
Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma
Westgate
Tom Walsh
Professional Golfers Association
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Tulsa University
William Barron
Cedar Rapids
Barron
Mayer Auctions 52 California Bred Racehorses
Film magnate Louis B. Mayer offered 52 two year old California breds at auction in Inglewood as part of his continued dispersal of his former large racehorse holdings.
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Calif
Ins
Louis B. Mayer
California
De Paul Beats Oklahoma A M 39 32. Meyer Praises Officials
At the Chicago Basketball Writers Association meeting Ray Meyer, De Paul coach, praised the officiating in a Stillwater game against Oklahoma A M won 39 32. Officials Ab Curtis and Ted O'Sullivan were named.
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INS
Chicago Basketball Writers’ Association
Ray Meyer
de Paul
Oklahoma A. M
Stillwater
Okla
Ab Curtis
Ted O'Sullivan
Spartans Roll to Undefeated Streak in Wrestling Meet
Michigan State’s wrestling team stayed undefeated in 14 straight meets with a dominant victory at East Lansing. The Spartans defeated their opponent decisively, extending their winning run and maintaining top position in the season.
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Michigan State
Purdue Clinches 1948 Western Conference Title
Purdue University claims the 1948 Western Conference championship with a 20 6 record at Jenison Fieldhouse before a crowd of 2 020 fans.
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Purdue University
Jenison Fieldhouse
Cedar Rapids Gazette Thes Jan 25 1949
The Cedar Rapids Gazette issue from Thursday January 25 1949 features local news briefs and community notices. Historical listings show regional happenings, weather notes and upcoming civic events within Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
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Cedar Rapids
Report 2 Teams To Leave BAA
The Baltimore Sun reports Fort Wayne and Indianapolis may desert the Basket ball Association of America to return to the National league. Fort Wayne sits fifth in the Western division, Indianapolis is last. Rochester and Minneapolis also switched to the BAA at the season start. Royals and Lakers contend with Chicago for first in the West.
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Indianapolis
Basketball Association of America
Rochester
Minneapolis
Royals
Lakers
Chicago
Western Loop
Wednesday Events Basketball Brief
Basketball schedule notes a 7 Balers vs Sphas prelim at 8 15. Cincinnati venue unreadable.
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Balers
Sphas
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