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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1958

Page

7

Jefferson Huskies Host Warriors in Late Regular-Season Showdown

Jefferson, 4-point loser to Washington last weekend, aims to rebound Saturday against the Warriors in a rematch third time this season. The game shifts to Washington gym due to Jefferson’s unfinished home court as both teams meet prior to a league finale amid Valley standings contention. Washington seeks a conference win after beating Jefferson 48-44. Moline’s 44-43 loss to Rock Island also shapes the race. In Diocesan play, Immaculate Conception and St. Patrick’s vie for supremacy as TC and St. Pat’s chase city scoring titles, with Willenborg leading at 18.1 PPG and Vlasek close behind at 17.3.

Ron Mary Gazette Bunki Jefferson Washington The Warriors J-Hawks Iowa City Moline Rock Island Maroons Cedar Rauids Dubuque Immaculate Conception Greyhounds John Willenborg Slim Jim Viasek St. Wenceslaus St. Mary's Willenborg Vlasek

Giants Trade for Tigers Finigan in Waiver Deal

NEW YORK AP reports the Giants and Tigers paused for waiver clearance as San Francisco would send Gail Harris and Ossie Virgil to Detroit in exchange for infielder Kim Finigan. Manager Bill Rigney says Finigan will remain with the club and relieve fielding duties for Willie Mays.

NEW York San Francisco Giants Detroit Tigers Gail Harris Ossie Virgil Tigers Kim Finigan Bill Rigney Giants Finigan

Red Peppered Victory Over Minnesota in Close Iowa Win

Iowa shocked Minnesota in a televised Big Ten basketball showdown as Clarence Wardlaw sparked a late surge while Ron Johnson scored 30 for the Gophers and George Kline added 23. Nolden Gantry blocked key shots, Redberg then forced a late turnover and a potential OT, lifting Iowa past Minnesota.

Johnson Kline Minnesota Nolden Gantry

Wilt Chamberlain on tough midseason opponent Ruklick

Wilt Chamberlain cites Northwestern star Ruklick as the toughest foe he faced that season noting Ruklick’s scoring from all spots and strong rebounding. The two each scored 27 with Ruklick outrebounding Wilt 18 to 11, signaling clear improvement in a season.

eWilt Chamberlain Kansas Wilt Ruklick Northwestern Ruktick Avo Northwestern Truklick Indiana Archie Dees Big Ten George Shuz Woman's Club Bowling League Legion Lanes

Stupple Ties Fourth in Seniors Golf Race

Bob Supple of Cedar Rapids Iowa shares fourth place entering the final round of the PGA Senior tournament in Dunedin Florida. Supple is at 218 after 54 holes tied with Gene Sarazen and Bill Black five strokes behind leader Morlie Dutra who sits at 213. Ed Burke is second at 235 with Charles Sheppard third at 216.

Dunedin Fla Bob Supple Cedar Rapids Towa

Svoboda Helps Tutor Fresh Edge Sonii Win

Cedar Palls Sanitary Dairy of Cedar Rapids fell 58 51 to the Iowa Teachers squad Saturday night. Cliff Svoboda 6 8 from Cedar Rapids Wilson led the nets with 14 points while teammates and opponents exchange scoring, with Lansing reserves later winning the contest.

Tary Cedar Palls—Sanitary Dairy of Cedar Rapids Iowa Teachers J Cliff Svoboda Wilson Nets Sanitary Teachars Ferir Fader Paher Frosky Foc Herkteman Giahle Seoboaa HB Christen Meskinen Lansuv Wisconsin Prep Ind

Wisconsin Prep Hits 56 of Team's Points

Wisconsin prep standout scores 56 of her team's points in a decisive victory. The report notes strong shooting and key plays by the player, supported by teammates contributing in defense and rebounds. The game highlighted the player’s scoring ability and the team’s overall balance.

Wisconsin Prep

Bryar wins New England sled dog invitational in 1 08.36

Keith Bryar of Laconia New Hampshire took first place at the invitational New England sled dog races in Pittsfield Massachusetts on an abbreviated one mile course clocking 1 08 36. Arthur Allen of Cedar Rapids Iowa finished second with a solid performance.

Pittsfield Mass Keith Bryar Laconia N.H New England Arthur Allen Cedar Rapids

Sohn Becks Cagers Defeat Marion 64 52 in City Match

Velma Platt leads City Women bowling tour with a 615 series and triple leadership as two 600s appear. Jennie Graham posts 618 series in a day of high scores while Selma tops singles and all-events. Becks team beats Marion 509 561 452 in team event and holds overall lead. Marion’s Cox scores 21 points.

Velma Platt Selma Bernice Swore Jennie Graham Auto Service Velma John Beck Marion Jerry Cox Steffenhagen Beck Keith Flockhart Lydia Gordon Kerkman Wiebe Mary

Irish Rally For 66-60 Win At Dubuque

St Patrick's of Cedar Rapids used an effective stall and free throw line to beat St Columbkille 66 to 60 in Dubuque. Joe Rink led scorers with 19 points as Dubuque's defense tightened the third quarter, while the Irish rallied from a 58-57 deficit with late free throws and a 3-1 zone to secure the victory.

Dubuque St. Patrick's Cedar Rapids St. Columbkille C. R Pete Pufall Dave Novotny Dave Hey Co-Dukes Shamrocks Joe Rink Aike Cambridge Larry Stevenson Terry Daggett Butch Young St. Culunbiine Cig Kurt Cambridge Tal McLauzhlin Grace ‘ Wolfe Talats St. Colviobillie Rhroep St. Hal's We Boyle Sati Tehling

Wordlaw Sparks Iowa Past Gophers in Hard Fought Upset

Iowa native Clarence Wordlaw scored 15 points in the last 13 minutes to lift Iowa over Minnesota 73-61 in a televised Big Ten clash. Coach Bucky O’Connor lauded Wordlaw's late accuracy and praised his improvement while noting Mike Heisman’s ankle sprain may affect future lineups. Gentry's defense and Gunther’s early scoring helped Iowa build the win as Minnesota’s Jolson battled inside and Wordlaw solidified his starting chances.

Iowa Clarence “Clancy” Wordlaw Hawks Laff Gophers Wardlaw Dawles Towa Minnesota Werdlaw Jim McConnell George Sernberg Wordlaw Chicago Bucky O'Connor Bucky Nalden Gentry Ron Jolson Gentry Johnson Renin Dave Gunther Keat Garry Swift Colts

Protest Mismatch in Rock Island Wrestling Loss

Washington high school lost 18-10 to Rock Island in a varsity wrestling meet Saturday. Rock Island’s Dover pinned Dan Holliday in 1:18, but a protest claimed Dover wrestled in a prior reserve match and thus disputed the victory. The meet ended 31-14 for Rock Island amid further bouts and disputed results.

Rock Island Washington Rock Islands Inglon Cozeh Lloyd Wils Rock Isands Dover Dan Holliday Wilson Ace Don Woilidar Fishes Run R. Z Hob Bales Wash

Floyd Patterson to defend title in England this summer

New York AP reports heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson will defend his crown in England in late June. If Ernie Erskine defeats Ingemar Johansson in February 21, he will oppose Patterson as British Empire champion. Announcement came from promoter Harry Duevene of London and manager Cus D Amania.

New York Floyd Pattern Son Monday Linle England Due Erskine Ingermar Johansson Sweden Harrry Duevene London Cus D'Amasia Patterson

OLVA First Tourney Fee For St. Pat's

The Dubuque Diocese basketball tournament opens Monday night at De Sales Ossian launching a seven day program ending with finals in Dubuque next Monday. Opening games feature St. Boniface vs Waukon St Pat's and Holy Cross vs Lansing in class B-1 with seven first round games slated overall.

Dubuque de Sales Ossian New Vienna St. Boniface Waukon St. Pat's Holy Cross St. Patrick's Cedar Rapids OLVA

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