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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1949

Page

6

Badger Grid Job Goes to Williamson

Wisconsin selects Ivan Williamson, 37, as head football coach to replace Harry Stuhldreher. Williamson leaves Lafayette after a three-year contract to take charge at Madison, with Lafayette president Hutcheon not opposing the move.

Associated Press Badger Ivan Williamson Lafayette College Harry Stuldreher Wisconsin Jack David Williamson Milwaukee University of Wisconsin Badgers Easton Wisconsin Board of Regents Lafayette Ralph C. Hutchison Denver Hutchison Wisconsin Athletic Board Harry Stuhldreher Stuhldreher Madison University Wisronga Charles Bud” Wilkinson Oklahoma Rip” Engle Brown George Svendsen Minnesota Lev~eren Chip” Taylor Michigan State Lisle Blackbourn Arti Win O Brockmeyer Wausau Wis Engle Wilkinson Oklahoma Williamson Svendsen Brockmeyer

Kohawks Prep For Knox Clash After Tough Week

Kohawks face midweek exams then prepare for a return to Midwest conference play against Knox Friday on the Coe court. Coach Willis D Lamb focuses on FT and FG work as two regulars Collins and Greene remain doubtful with back and knee injuries.

Doe College Kohawks Willis D. Lamb Ft’s Knox Coe Court Coe Alaska Simpson Kohawks Lamb Cornell Bob Squid Collins Bob Greene

Ratterman to Join New York Yankees Pending Sign-off

The New York Daily Mirror reports that George Ratterman, Notre Dame star quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, will soon join the New York Yankees football team. An announcement is expected soon with only minor details remaining as the obstacle to the transfer.

NEW York New York Daily Mirror George Ratterman Buffalo Bills New York Football Yankees the Mirror Notre Dame Yankees

National League to Play 179 Night Games in 1949 Schedule

The National League unveils its 1949 schedule delaying electric bills as it plans 179 night games the season, aiming to showcase debuting lights and extend play into evenings.

New York

St Louis Billikens Still Top National Poll Despite Loss

NEW YORK AP The St Louis Billikens remain the nation's top college basketball team after a loss to Oklahoma A&M. Kentucky moves up to second while Oklahoma A&M rises to third and Western Kentucky falls to fourth. Minnesota and Illinois follow, with Hamline, Villanova, San Francisco and Utah completing the top ten. Sixty some colleges received votes in the Associated Press poll based on games through last Saturday.

Murray Rose New York Oklahoma A & M St. Louis Billikens Kentucky Wildcats Associated Press Aggies Western Kentucky Minnesota Illinois Hamline Villanova San Francisco Utah St Louis Enee Kiahoma A&m Eoee Eoene Estern Mentucky Eae Ae Hamline San Francisco Ee Stanford Chicago

Keswick Dimes Benefit Nets 86.26 for March of Dimes

Keswick basketball benefit attracts fans and officials for a two games night with Keswick defeating Harper twice netting 86.26 for the March of Dimes. Bill Laus scored 24 points and Marvin Yokum and J C Herrick donated time to the event.

Keswick Harper Marvin Yokum J C Herrick Bill Laus

Bucks Added to 1951 Spartan Grid Schedule

Michigan State College added Ohio State to its 1951 football schedule. The game will be in Columbus on October 26, marking the first meeting since 1912. Athletic director Ralph H. Young confirmed the arrangement.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State College Ohio State Ralph H. Young Michigan State Columbus Ohio

Morabito vows fight to death with National League after talks

Anthony Morabito owner of the San Francisco Forty-Niners declares the NL blocked peace with the All-America conference in Chicago. He says the NL wants capitulation and promises a full-fledged battle to the end. Morabito warns the organization will stay united and that peace overtures are over.

San, Francisco Anthony Morabito San Francisco Forty-Niners National League Chicago Morabito

High school cage results from Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas

Cedar Rapids Marion leads Mississippi Valley play with South Iowa Cedar taking notable wins. North English defeats Crete, while Keswick and Harper post wins in other games. Missouri Valley and Big Seven colleges feature Iowa State, Colorado, and North Dakota results. Eastern teams like Anderson Syracuse and Duquesne appear in scattered scores as independent and league play continues.

Missouri Valley Bradley Wiehits Big Seven Iowa State Colerado North Central Seath Dakota St North Dakota East

Indians Sign Lou Boudreau For Two Years

Cleveland Indians President Bill Veeck announced Lou Boudreau signed a two year contract as player manager. The straight salary deal pays about 75 000 dollars annually with no attendance bonus, replacing the old contract.

Cleveland Lou Boudreau Cleveland Indians Bill Veeck Boudreau

Cyclones Stall to Beat Colorado 40 31 for First Big Seven Win

Iowa State used a deliberate stall to top Colorado 40 31 in Ames. Bob Rolander sparked Colorado early and finished with a standout center effort as Colorado led 18 17 at halftime. Iowa State pulled away after halftime with a 37 29 edge.

Ames Iowa Cyclones Colorado Bob Rolander Iowans

Beach High In Moose Billiard Tournament

Sixty men from eight cities competed in the state Moose billiard tournament in Perry Iowa. Rotation-H Beach Osdar sapies first with Clarence Stevens Jefferson second.

Beach High

Illini Lose Thurlby For 2nd Semester

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. AP Illinois title contender will miss Burdette Thurlby for the second semester starting February 7 due to scholastic ineligibility. The 6 foot 2 inch guard will sit out six Big Nine games, including a pivotal February 7 meeting with Minnesota while remaining eligible for the team.

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Big Nine Championship Race Notes and Upcoming Games

The report indicates eligibility for play in key Big Nine matchups. He will be cleared for action at Purdue on January 31 and at Wisconsin on February 5, with ongoing participation in the championship race and related schedule implications.

Purdue Wisconsin

Jimmy Baer Wins In Pro Match At Oelwein

Jimmy Baer of Cedar Rapids won two falls over Al Williams of Milwaukee in a pro wrestling match in Oelwein Monday night. In preliminary events Jack Curtiss of Stevens Point pinned Bob Hardt of Michigan Indiana, and A W Warshawski defeated Curtiss in a second prelim bout.

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