Biff Jones Appointed Nebraska Football Coach
Major Lawrence Biff Jones named the new Cornhusker football coach and athletic director at Nebraska after Dana Bible's resignation. Jones, previously Oklahoma Sooners coach, will lead the team for five years, with army duties ending and a secret interview trip to Kansas City noted.
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Third All State Star Enrolls At Iowa University
IOWA CITY Ia A third 1936 all state Iowa high school football player Jens Norgaard of Iowa City will enroll at the University of Iowa next semester. He plays end and follows Ken Pettit of Logan and Bill Holtzhauser of Muscatine as earlier enrollees.
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Muscatine
Lost Nation Wins Twin Basketball Games
Lost Nation's team defeated Goose Lake 32-16 and the second squad won 48-16. Conesville led 26-1 at halftime and C Buser was top scorer with six points. Conesville also beat Atalissa 32-9 and will face Durant Friday in a Little Six league game. Washington county meet at Kalona runs Feb 17–19 with Wellman vs Riverside and Kalona vs Ainsworth in opening round.
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Marion Tops Alburnett 27 22 In Scrimmage
Marion High School with Coach Coffman edge Alburnett 27 to 22 in a scrimmage. Titus Swift Davin led the locals with scoring support from Hense and Price while Schueller topped Alburnett. Friday they travel to Independence seeking a revenge win.
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Bob Hense
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Lillie
Hense
Independence
Quasqueton Boys and Girls Sweep Brandon
Quasqueton defeated Brandon 42 to 20 in the boys game and 31 to 9 in the girls contest at Brandon. The Independents host Winona here Thursday night.
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Cubs Add Moline to Their Farm System
Chicago Cubs expand farm system by adding Moline Illinois as a fourth unit in the revived Three Eye league with Mike Gazella to manage. The club already runs the Los Angeles Pacific club and has working agreements with Birmingham Alabama and Eau Claire Wisconsin to form a multi‑level network.
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Hartwick High School Boys Win Thrilling 29–27
Special to The Gazette. Hartwick high school beat Blairstown 29–27 in a close boys game to aid flood victims. Hartwick girls routed the town girls, and $30.55 was raised for the Red Cross.
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Arlington Boys and Girls Fall to Opponents on Maynard Court
Special to The Gazette reports Arlington high schools both boys and girls basketball teams lost on Maynard floor Tuesday evening. The boys' game ended with a defeat marked by a final score not provided in the excerpt. The girls' contest also resulted in a loss as readied for final tally.
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Viola Teams Split Twin Bill With Ely in School Gym
The Viola high school basketball teams split a twin bill with Ely. The Ely girls won 17 to 10 and the Viola boys won 26 to 16. The Viola boys held Ely to two free throws in the first half, leading 18 to 2 at halftime.
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Lost Nation Independents Defeat Hybrids In Legion Hall Bout
The Lost Nation Independents beat the McNielly Hybrids 39 to 12 in a Legion hall game on Monday night. Earlier Elwood defeated Wyoming 58 to 26 in the preliminary matchup.
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Louisa County tournament pairings announced for Morning Sun meet
In Louisa county tournament action at Morning Sun on Feb 11 12 and 13 the schedule shows Feb 11 Wyman vs Wapello at 7 p m Morning Sun vs Columbus Junction at 8 10 p m and Cotter vs Grandview at 9 20 p m Letts receives a bye Feb 12 winners of the two first games meet along with Letts and the Cotter Grandview winner Feb 13 to decide consolation and championship games
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Coe and Cornell Open Busy Week in Mount Vernon
The Coe and Cornell basketball teams resume action this week after a pre season stretch. Friday Augustana visits Cornell gym with Fetters at center Swenson at guard Fink and Cline at forwards and Captain Birkhahn at guard. Saturday Beloit visits for a key title race game as Coe and Beloit, plus Cornell matches, loom large.
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Bennett teams triumph in double header on Bennett floor
Bennett victory over Lowden 47 to 6 in the first game with a 22 to 4 halftime lead. Knocke tallied 12 and Bentrott 10 for Bennett while Brendis had 3 of Lowden's 6. The second team won 28 to 10.
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Franklin Faces Hard Week With Four Big Road Tests
Franklin aims to survive an eight day stretch starting Friday with games against Dubuque at home and East Waterloo away, then Marion away and Roosevelt at home. St Ambrose hosts Friday and Davenport High visits Saturday, with Corpus Christi at Galesburg Monday and St Marys of Moline Tuesday. A Mexico City basketball troupe toured Decorah to face Luther College, noting Decorah as Iowa’s farthest north stop in a 34 game itinerary. Bill Diehl departs for Temple University while Kenneth Etzel starred for Pi Tau Theta in Cedar Falls. Bartusek leads Marengo Independents as Dorothy and Lincoln shine for local squads.
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Troy Mills Defeats Winthrop 43 to 33 In Local Game
The Troy Mills town team beat Winthrop 43 to 33 on the local floor Tuesday night. William Andrews and Clifford Bostedor provided old time music on violin and banjo. A benefit supper raised 16.25, added to the team athletic fund.
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