Marion Defense Smothers Bears 34 28 In Basketball
Marion Indians beat McKinley 34 to 28 as defense stifled the Bears through the second and third quarters. Dick Johnson led rebounding, Gable paced Marion with 14 points, and Marion improved to 12-1 while McKinley fell to 6-4.
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Don Stastny
McKinley Sophs
Marion Fresh-Sophs
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Hugh
Gordon Stoddard
Carl Franks
Barrie Gable
Coe
Beginners Shine at VFW For 1950 Golden Gloves Trials
A Cedar Rapids VFW post 788 card showcased novice boxers as a prelude to the 1950 Golden Gloves. Kelly Darling and Junior Bragg fought at 135 pounds, Bob Rodriguez edged Jesse Chavez in 126 pounds, and Floyd Davie beat Guy Meskimen in 135. Ron Kahle rose from a late start to defeat Bill Stein in a crowd-pleasing bout. A burlesque grudge match and a March of Dimes collection by Charles Schroeder added local interest and charity.
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Coser Rapids
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Tae City
Lyle Simmons
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R. K
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Larry Condon
Johnny Fryrear
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Darling
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Red Peppers
High schools and colleges face semester exams as athletes risk ineligibility in multiple programs. Iowa and Iowa State footballs report players near jeopardy while Ohio State notes Vic Janowicz must improve for 1950 eligibility, with other Big Ten concerns on track stars and drafts.
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Iowa State
Ohio State
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Foster’s Brother Wins in Golden Gloves
Lambert Foster, brother of the late Vince Foster, won a sensational decision over Henry Bauer of North Platte in the Kearney district Golden Gloves. He scored two knockdowns in the final round during a toe to toe battle recalling his brother’s style.
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LeBaron and Celeri Name All-Star Teams for Feb 12
California prepares for a February 12 exhibition at the Lodi Grape Bowl featuring Bob Celeri’s and Ed LeBaron’s all-star squads. Each team will receive a third of the net receipts from the game.
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Mt Vernon Dominates Troy Mills in Linn County Sweep
Mt. Vernon overwhelmed Troy Mills 69 to 33 as Kenny Moore scored 21. Alburnett defeated Walker 46 to 31 while Viola outshot Toddville 60 to 48 led by John Vanda with 23 points. G. Postel added 20 for Viola and Elson paced the losers with 13.
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Itter
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Bowers
Polio Jamboree Hoops Challenge Draws City Notables
Cedar Rapids police and fire departments join Gazette staff and area coaches for a March of Dimes jamboree at Cop fieldhouse on Sunday. Top coaches, writers and civic groups compete in five minute quarters with no admission but voluntary marches for charity.
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Immaculate Conception Loras Game Postponed
The Immaculate Conception of Cedar Rapids Dubuque Loras basketball game scheduled for Wednesday night in Dubuque is postponed due to icy roads. Coach Bob Jennings says the game may be rescheduled for Wednesday February 1.
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McKinley Seeks Wrestling Clinch Title Share
McKinley high school aims to clinch at least a share of the city wrestling title at 7 30 p m Wednesday when it hosts the Franklin mat squad. The Bears are 2-0 on the season while Franklin is 2-1 with a win over the Ramblers and a loss to McKinley.
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Hawkeyes
Johnston
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Illinois
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Ramblers
McKinley
Benton County Cage Tourney Delayed By Bad Roads
Special to The Gazette. Belle Plaine reports the Benton county boys basketball tournament games postponed due to bad roads. Wednesday schedule moved to Thursday with Vinton vs Garrison at 5 p.m., and all Wednesday games to be played Thursday night.
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Benton County
Vinton
Garrison
Rutgers Baseball Coach Resigns to Scout for Phillies
Charles W. Ward resigned as Rutgers baseball coach on Tuesday to continue scouting for the Philadelphia Phillies.
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N. J
Charles W. Ward
Rutgers
Philadelphia Phillies
Tomorrow’s headlines on KCRG at 9 45 PM
The report previews tomorrow’s top stories aired at 9 45 on KCRG with brief notes on local events. Highlights include community updates, weather outlook, and brief political developments affecting the region.
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