District tourney matchups set for Iowa high schools
Ottumwa faces Centerville as part of the 20 district games for Iowa's 40 largest schools. Schedules will follow, with Roosevelt meeting Wilson and Franklin facing McKinley in a Cedar Rapids doubleheader. District meets run March 7-11. class AA exempt from section play.
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Fans Wait in Dark To See Tipton Win
Weather delayed many county meets across eastern Iowa as power shortages and road hazards forced changes. At Tipton Cedar county meet resumed after five hours, Tipton beat Bennett 66 8 while Springdale and Lowden advanced.
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First Christian and St James Win in Cedar Rapids League
In class A Church league play at McKinley gym Cedar Rapids First Christian and St James each won Wednesday night. Sharon A B benefited from a Mormon L D S forfeit while St James beat First Lutheran 28 23 with Kimball scoring nine. First Christian defeated Cedar Christian 42 15 as Haines scored 25.
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Sox Sign Wight to Pitching Deal for 15000
The Chicago White Sox announced the signing of pitcher Bill Wight on Thursday for a reported 15000 dollar contract.
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Franklin Bolts Clinch Share Of City Wrestling Title
Franklin High School clinched at least a share of the city wrestling title with a 20 17 win over McKinley on the McKinley mat. The meet featured strong performances from Tom Fleckenstein and Dave Giovanazzi as Franklin built a 17 17 deadlock before the final bout.
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Jurges returns to Cedar Rapids as Cleveland plans loom
At the Chicago baseball writers dinner Joe Heinsen recalls Jurges as a former Anamosa resident turned Cubs batting practice catcher. Hank Greenberg outlines Cedar Rapids and other class B city prospects, noting farm-system changes and potential players for 1950 including a Stroudsburg pitcher and nonplaying manager Jurges in Florida spring training.
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Iowa State Faces Kansas Friday Night in Big Seven Race
Iowa State travels to Lawrence to meet Kansas Friday night at 7 30 p m in a Big Seven confrontation. A Cyclone win could lift them from fifth to third place depending on Kansas State's Colorado result with Boulder hosting the Buffaloes.
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Cyclones Host Ames Nebraska Meet
Ames Nebraska swims to reclaim top Big Seven ranking as they face Iowa State in Ames Saturday night, matching the conference champions.
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Pulley to Face Sammy Peters on Waterloo Card
Waterloo boxing card features 160 pound Des Moines fighter Lucky Pulley to oppose Tama Indian Sammy Peters in the main event. The 10 bout card includes 175 pounds Jim Sorenson vs Don Morehead and other matchups with Waterloo, Tama, Colfax, and Independence entrants. Gene Miller promotes and Alex Fidler referees as many boxers head toward Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves later this month.
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Lucky” Pulley
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Sports Camera: Daily Roundup on 1600 KCRG at 6 45
Bob Brooks hosts a nightly sports roundup on 1600 KCRG at 6 45 p m delivering results highlights and standings with a concise recap of local teams and key players.
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Jurges Speaks Tonight at Memorial Coliseum Baseball Buffet
Bill Jurges new Cedar Rapids Indians manager will share the stage with George Magerkurth former NL umpire and Otto Vogel Iowa coach at a Memorial coliseum baseball buffet. The program by local baseball club and Young Men's bureau begins with dinner at 6 30 p m and is open to all fans. Jurges and Magerkurth appear as guests on Bob Brooks KCRG Sports Camera at 6 45 p m.
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Cornell Mat Host To Denver Friday
MT VERNON The Purple Rams of Cornell college seek a sixth straight win as they host the University of Denver in the biggest home meet of the season. Coach Paul Scott plans to use four top grapplers including Dick Wimpress at 121 pounds and Don Kettlekamp at 128. Leo Thomsen at 136 and Lowell Lange at 145 lead a strong lineup with Lange the NCAA and AAU champion. Kent Lange and Rodger Snook compete at 155 and 165, with Ralph Sampson or Ray Foy at 175 and Al Partin at heavyweight.
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Rex Conn Hour on KCRG Morning Show
The Rex Conn Hour is a daily feature on KCRG airing from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. Each weekday segment highlights news, weather, and community updates tied to the station’s early morning schedule.
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