Louis Edges Ray in Exhibition Bout Despite Light Gloves
In Miami, heavyweight champion Joe Louis outpointed Elmer Ray in six rounds using a sharp left jab while absorbing several head blows. An unofficial poll by sports writers credited Louis with three rounds to Ray one, with two even. Hastings, Florida challenger Ray, seeking a title shot for four years, attacked with a crouching, bobbing style but failed to gain the decision.
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Joe Louis
Elmer
Ray Louis
Ray
Hastings
Louis
Postville Gridders to Be Honored at Oddfellows Banquet
Postville high school football team will be feted February 15 as guests of the Postville independent lodge of the Order of Odd Fellows. Tait Cummins of Cedar Rapids will be the featured speaker.
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Ganette Postville
Postville
Postville Independent Lodge of the Order of Oddfellows
Tait Cummins of
Cedar Rapids
Veeck Admits Being Jerk About Lou Boudreau Deal
Cleveland fans saw Lou Boudreau sign a two year 150000 contract with the Indians after World Series glory. Bill Veeck admitted he had been a jerk for trying to trade the star after 1947. The pact omits attendance bonuses, ensuring steady income amid potential recession.
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Cleveland
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Bill Veeck
Veeck
Boudreau
Irish Loser Aces for Kentucky Game
Notre Dame stars Center John Brennan and Guoerd Kevin O'Shea will miss Saturdays game against Kentucky due to knee injuries. Coach Krause and trainer Hugh Barry confirmed O'Shea dislocated knee cartilage and Brennan damaged knee cartilage in prior games, forcing their absence at Tauievile and Indianapolis.
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South Bend
Ind
Notre
Butler
Petersen Tops Big Seven Scorers in Conference
Iowa State guard Petersen leads Big Seven scoring with 57 points, pacing conference players. The article notes Petersen's position amid a crowded race with teammates and opponents, highlighting his top status and ongoing season efforts.
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Ames
Bob Peteren
Glassow Oklayor
Rolander
Colo
County
Okla
Pippin
Paulsen
Iowa
Haines
Gran St
Prac
Peter Ersen
Jeffries Sharkey tour tale recalls the old rivals
Cedar Rapids visitor Tom O Brien recalls the 1911 Jeffries Sharkey tour and the 1910 Reno Johnson bout. He notes Jeffries 74 living in Burbank and credits strict training for his looks, while recounting how Sharkey sured a brawl in the exhibition.
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Tom Sharkey
Jim Jeffries
Price
Tom O Brien
Stiff Brien
Cedar Rapids
Alex Fidler
Jeffries
Sharkey
O'Brien
Jeff
Qcbnen
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Wise
Zoe Ann Olsen Named to 1948 AAU All America Swim Team
Zoe Ann Olsen of Oakland California and formerly La Porte City Iowa is named to the Amateur Athletic Union 1948 all-America swimming team for spring board diving. Vicky Draves of Los Angeles is chosen for platform diving. Olympic Champion Ann Curtis of San Francisco takes six of seven freestyle spots.
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Iowa
Amateur Athletic Union
Zoe Ann Olsen
Oakland
Calif
la Porte City
Vicky Draves
Los Angeles
Waterloo
Ann Curtis
San Francisco
Steelers Sign Two Rookies From West Texas State and Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh reports Lloyd Johnson of West Texas State and Ralph Coleman of Pittsburgh signed contracts with the Steelers of the National Football League Wednesday. Johnson and Coleman join the NFL lineup as rookies for the team.
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Lloyd Johnson
West Texas State
Ralph Coleman
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Pittsburgh Steelers
National Football League
Marion Stings McKinley 41 31 in Cedar Rapids showdown
Marion Indians defeat McKinley 41 to 31 as Olmstead sparked a fast breaking attack. The Bears foul trouble and Marion’s sharp passing pace kept the game close through the third, with Marion pulling away after halftime.
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Gus Schrader
Les Hipple
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Cédar Rapids
Indians
McKinley
Hipple
Bears
Coe
Ffrom
Matfion
Bears fall as McKinley sophomores top Marion squad
McKinley sophomores led by Eddie Lodge with 10 field goals defeated Marion 47 to 37. Bob Williams scored 14 for Marion in the opener as Earl Klinzman Bears suffer third loss in 12 starts, preparing to meet Roosevelt at Coe in Saturday city doubleheader.
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Flipper
Don Stastny
Marions
McKinley
Mark Dutton
Olmstead
Dick Krog
Marion
Indians
Earl Klinzmans
Roosevelt
Coe
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Manchester
Eddie Lodge
Marion Sophs
Bob Williams
No Decision on Fastball Lease at Cedar Rapids Park
The Memorial commission, which runs Cedar Rapids new baseball park, met with National fastball league officials. The league showed interest in leasing the park for games this summer, but the commission took no decision and will reconvene next week to consider the proposal.
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Memorial Commission
Cedar Rapids New
National League
Balcony Collapse Injures Players at West Virginia Game
In Richwood a balcony gave way at a high school basketball game, dropping about 15 feet onto fans and players. Glen Drennen of Summersville suffered a fractured vertebrae and Jim Chapman of Richwood had chest and back injuries. Richard Nicholson stayed for observation. About 50 spectators were in the affected section. six others were treated and released.
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W Va
Glen Drennen
Summersville
Jim Chapman
Richard Nicholson
Hayes and Polk Lead Scorers in St Patrick's Game
Gray Sports lists points and names across teams St Patrick's and Van Buren Buchanan. Key scorers include Hayes 18 and Polk 17 for St Patrick's with multiple players adding small totals. Buchanan and related squads show contributions from Van Buren, Leidke, Soboda, and others in a crowded scoring sheet.
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Ipasaan
Childs
Lewis
Henderson
Leidke Buchanan
Soboda
Laneghurst Beck
Tow
Sigmund Hayes
Polk
County Meets Chuck Johnson Named Assistant Pro at Cedar Rapids Club
Chuck Johnson will remain as assistant pro under newly hired head pro Jack Shields at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Shields signed his contract and plans to establish a permanent residence by March 15 to prepare for the club opening April 1.
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Gazette
Blumenshine
Chuck Johnson
George Taylor
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Jack Shields
Shields
Johnson
East Iowa Lads Make Teachers Track Team Berths
Cedar Falls Bob Wilson of Cedar Rapids and John Carson joined the Iowa Teachers track team after last week’s tryouts. Iowa City Jim McCullough Tipton and Merritt Ewalt Iowa Citys earned berths with Carson winning the mile, Wilson taking thirds in the 50 yard hurdles, Ewalt second in pole vault, and McCullough third. The indoor season opens at Drake on Saturday.
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Cedar Falls
Bob Wilson
Cedar Rapids
John Carson
Iowa City
Jim McCullough
Tipton
Merritt Ewart
Iowa
Bears' McAfee Joins Wake Forest Coaching Staff
George McAfee, former Duke standout and Chicago Bears star, joined Wake Forests coaching staff. He will start with spring practice on February 7 with duties TBD as officials confirm his exact role.
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Wake Forest
Wake Forest. NC
George McAfee
Duke University
Chicago Bears
Drke
McAfee
Entries Open for Quaker Oats Cage Meet Deadline Friday
Friday is the entry deadline for the Quaker Oats men's basketball tournament set for February 1 through 13. Quaker officials said only three teams have entered, with several others indicating plans to join. Teams entered include Quaker Oils and Iowa Steel of the Allied Industrial and Commercial league, while Me Too Searles Dairy and Danceland plan to enter, along with two Iowa City teams.
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Paul Novak
Quaker Ogts
Iowa Steel
Allied Industrial and Commercial League
Me Too
Searles Dairy
Danceland
Iowa City
Y W C A Volleyball Results This Week
Iowa Mutual 30 First Trug 58. Quaker Osta 35. Holly Show 61. Topinka Roofing 34. Armstrongs 44. McLellans 36.
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Quaker Osta
Holly Show
Topinka Roofing
Armstrongs
McLellans
Raiders Meet Sphas In Two Night Pro Exhibition
The Cedar Rapids Raiders host the Philadelphia Sphas at Coe Fieldhouse with pro games at 8 15 p m tonight and Thursday. Preliminary amateur tourney games start at 6 45 p m. Lipp's Grill faces Shueyville and Bervid's DX meets LaPlant Choate. The Sphas have a decisive win record over the Harlem Globetrotters this season.
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COE Fieldhouse
Thurs
Philadelphia Sphas
Lipp’s
Grill
Shueyville
Bervid
Rams Clash in Final at Community House Novice Tourney
The Community House hosts the final as First Presbyterian faces the Rams on Thursday at 8 30. Semifinals saw the Rams beat Marion 23 7 and First Presbyterian defeat St Pat’s 46 13 on Tuesday night.
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Marion Presbyterian
St Patricks
Rams
Marion
St. Pat's
Hamline Extends Cage Streak to 14 with 52 49 Win
New York AP reports Hamline undefeated in basketball grew its streak to 14 by beating arch rival St. Thomas of St Paul 52-49 on a Tuesday night. Hamline remained one of the nation s major unbeaten collegiate quintets as the matchup kept them atop the standings.
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Hamline
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Cage State Local Events Wednesday Basketball Schedule
Basketball notes show Philadelphia Sphas against Raiders at Coe Helge Grill in Shellsburg with 44 professionals listed. Thursday matches include Sphas vs Raiders at Tant Ve Bervids with 648 pros and Immaculate Conception at Cascade St. Martin. Novice finals set at Community House with consolation at 30 and final at 401.
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Cage Tilt Contact Cedar Hawks Nearby Teams
Teams within fifty miles of Cedar Rapids should reach out to Tom Easterly at Cedar Rapids phone 3-1228 to arrange games with the independent Cedar Hawks.
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Cedar Hawks
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