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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1949

Page

6

Third Marion fifth in NE Zone under turbulent prep

The weekly AP poll shows Marion fifth in the northeast zone with 14 points. Cedar Rapids leads, while Webster City and Boone trail in the southwest as teams prepare for a county tournament and Friday games including Storm Lake against Alta.

Alta MecKinley Cedar Rapids Albert City Storm Lake Fort Dodge Webster City Boone Mason Cty Ctartes City Theo Retoc Tle Merawk Aleson Coty Conty

Morrison Quits Temple Grid Job

Fragmentary report indicates Morrison resigns from a Temple football coaching post amid unclear details. The brief mentions surrounding staff and possible personnel changes, with quoted or garbled lines suggesting confusion about duties and future plans.

Morrison Temple

Iowa State Tennis Schedules Eight Opponents

Fragmentary text lists tennis schedule items and names such as Donald Whoty and Mt. Mt shows unclear entries for matchups and dates. mentions nine opponents and a 1949 schedule context with scattered player names.

Iowa

Carideo Narrator At Club Meeting Details

A fragment describes a club meeting at 6 30 PM with mentions of Frank, university and film topics. It notes a 1948 tale and a list of people including Paul Brea and Nederson Pops Hero. The readable parts suggest a casual gathering focused on cinema or storytelling with unnamed attendees.

Frank ¢ Video University of Towa Baa Cberry Toco Paul Brealer Nederson Nederson Pops Hero Sin Beate 5 Dietemeser Otto Vornet Ooffes Faeh Wie Spean Fey

Teacher Matmen Host to Spartans

Iowa Teachers College faces Michigan State in a wrestling meet with probable lineups including John Hatewn, Bill Herkingham, Joe Dibello, Pat Sullivan and Pat Egan. The event also references past results and notable matchups as the teams prepare for the Saturday meet at the station.

Iowa Mictingan State John Hate Bill Herkingham Taverne Klar I Joe Dibello Dick Dickersen Dick Black Dan Anderson Pat Sullivan Bull Nelson Eorgee Bender Bull M.tbhra Fred Toeker Bob Maldexsen Finn Erisen

Screwball Golfers Hope For Snow In Kendallville

In Kendallville Indiana the screwball snow golf tourney returns this Saturday with prizes for many entrants. Organizers aim for snow but will play rain or shine to raise funds for the March of Dimes. Expect humorous hazards from bed springs and old seats as players in costumes tee off, some even pulled by others on a sled.

Kendallville, Ind John Bowden Kendallville Bowden Gernan

Romney Named Head Of Big Six Conference

ELL Dick Romney athletic director and football coach at Utah State was elected the first commissioner of the Mountain States conference. The 53-year-old coach held unanimous support from the six member schools after a two day meeting in Laramie.

Laramie Wso Dick Romney Utah State Mountain States

Scarpello and Lan Phier Eligible After Northwestern Match

Iowa City wrestlers Joe Scarpello 175 pounds and Delmer Lan Phier 165 pounds will become eligible following the February 5 meet against Northwestern. The Wildcat dual in Iowa City marks Iowa's first Big Nine action of the season.

Iowa City Joe Scarpello Delmer Lan Phier Iowas Northwestern Iowa

Snead's 68 Best in Phoenix Open Round

Sammy Snead fired a 68 at Phoenix Country Club to lead the $10,000 Phoenix Open after an outward 35 and inward 33. The field list shows Demaret Harden and Hamilton among others with 69 to 71, in damp conditions.

Phoenix Anz Sammy Snead Phoenix Country Club White Sulphur Springs Wo Va Linksman Snead Bam Snead Bulphur Spe Jininy Demaret Qore Lawson Lotte Sfinterev Cait Jacason Bragley Chartres I

Betty Bush Advances to Helen Lee Doherty Golf Quarterfinals

Betty Bush of Marion now living in Detroit beat Mrs George Wilcox of Miami 3 and 2 to reach the Doherty tournament quarterfinals in Miami. She faces Marjorie Lind Say of Decatur II, who won 2 and 1 over Margaret Gunther of Memphis, in Friday’s quarterfinals. Other matches pair Peggy Kirk against Alice O’Neal and Polly Riley with Clair Doran, while Dorothy Kirby confronts Elia Mae Roessler.

Miami Betty Bush Marion Detroit Helen Lee Doherty George Wilcox Bush Marjorie Lindsay Decatur’ II Margaret Gunther Memphis Peggy Kirk Findlay Ohio Alice O'Neal Indianapolis Polly Riley Ft. Worth Texas Clair Doran Lakewood Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Elia Mae Roessler Miss Kirk Frank Fuller Miss Riley Betts McKinnon Texarkana O'Neal Betty Rowland Rollins Lexington Miss Roessler Mars Sargent Pebble Beaeth

Notable scoring list from Gray Sports event

A detailed tally shows Arthur with 12 points and Matthews with 10, followed by multiple players such as Jackson 8, Fillmore 7, Harrison 4, Taylor 5, and many others. Names include Brady, Ives, Murray, Palumbo, Trimble, and Bliss among others, reflecting a wide scoring roster.

Arthur ST Matthews Arthur—Lapp Smith Aldershoff Woito Jordan Brady Hanisch Ives Murray Pigge Engler Palumbo T Murray Plan Jackson Taylor Jackson—Trimble Jeffrey Bliss Hilton Cluey Nelson Taylor Woodford Carberry Davin Park McNewll Glover

Notre Dame Eyes Key Kentucky Game Amid O Shea Return Doubt

Notre Dame faces Kentucky with a ray of hope as guard Kevin O Shea is monitored for a possible comeback. Coach Hugh Burns indicated a chance he could play, boosting prospects for the matchup.

South Bend Notre Dame Kentucky Hugh Burns Kevin O Shea

Cage Results From Middlewest And Regional Scores

Summary of varied college and high school results across multiple conferences. Notable outcomes include Pittsburch 84 over 66 and Southwestern Kansas 52 over 46 in men’s play, with numerous county and district matchups listed from Iowa and surrounding regions, plus professional exhibitions and independent games.

Middlewest Emporiant Pittsburch Southwestern Kan Ft Bary St Vansville Souitnole Michigan State Wayne New Britain Tehra American Alabama Hate Miss Southern Louisiana Kina Ags Allen Caroyola la Tech Southwest Texas Wesleyan Siena Toskesee Wiley C. R. Raiders Sphas Grbkesk Hammond Hebeygan Anderson Syracuse Meline ” Dasyte Springville Mt Vernon Alburnett Aoe Phibon Center Point Viola Walker Clayton CO. JR. High McGregor Fikader Edgewood Monona Luana Post Buchanan County Boys Lamont Jesup Independence St John's Hinsleton Rowley Benton County Boys Emifinal Tiffina Oxford Fayette County Boys Arlington Clermont Randalia Alpha Jones County Boys Monticello Oxford Jet Center Dct Morley Tama County Boys Tama Gladbrook Toledo Chelsea Keokuk County Boys Sigourney Delta Gibson Keota Keswick Muscatine Boys Muscatine Delaware County Boys Manchester

Glassford Thrilled At Nebraska Prospect

Durham New Hampshire AP reports that Biff Glassford of the University of New Hampshire is in line for Nebraska's head coaching job. He says he would be pleased to discuss an offer but has not been offered the position.

Durham Nebraska Biff Glassford University of New Hampshire Glassford

Two Yanks Sign with the New York Yankees

Pitchers Fred Sanford and Joe Page signed contracts Friday with the New York Yankees, formalizing their arrival in the major league roster. Both players inked terms in New York, signaling new arms for the club's pitching staff this season.

New York Fred Sanford Joe Page New York Yankees

Lipp's Grab TM Scores 76 in YMCA League Victory

Lipp's Grill set a new scoring record with 76 points beating Fetzer's 17 in a Commercial League feature at the YMCA. Strang led with 18 points, Art Wall and Carol Midcalf added 16 each, and John Jenney chipped in 11.

Lipp's Grill Fetzer’s YMCA Strang Art Wall Carol Midcalf John Jenney

Seven Burlington Champs Crowned BURLINGTON FIGHTS

A crowd of 2,200 watched Burlington fighters win seven titles at the Burlington Gloves event. Open class champions included Joe Miguia and others from Burlington. team to Cedar Rapids Galatian Gloves competition was anticipated. Exhibition bouts featured Ralph Thornton and Rodney Krome of Keokuk.

Burlington Cedar Rapids Joe Miguia Ralph Thornton Rodney Krome Keohuk

Strauss Sure Louis To Fight In New York

The 20th Century club remains confident Joe Louis will defend his heavyweight title under its sponsorship in June in New York despite lucrative offers from Cook County and a Texas circus. Sol Strauss says Louis will fight for 20th Century, with Truman Gye son and promoter Mike Jacobs negotiating financial details after Louis names the winner of the Savald Charles elimination as his next challenger.

New York 20Th Century Club Joe Louis Democratic Party Cook County Chicago Texas 20Th Century Louis Sol Strauss Mike Jacobs Miami Beach Fla Am Ezzard Charles- Lee Savald Savald Charles Strauss 26 Century Truman Gyeson

Reiser Signs Brave Pact Says He's O K

Reiser states he is physically in good shape after signing a contract with the Boston Braves and receiving a medical certification from Dr. Robert Parland. He earlier suffered health issues last season including dental problems that caused dizzy spells. The Braves had traded Outfielder Helder Mike McCormick to the Dodgers for Reiser in the off season.

Boston Boston Braves Pete Rewer Cone Dodger Braves Mike McCormick Dodgers Rener Robert Parland St Louis

Gophers Illini clash for top Big Nine lead

Chicago AP report notes undefeated Minnesota with 13 straight, tied atop the Big Nine after clashes with Illinois and Wisconsin. Ohio State center Bed Rager missed due to flu, impacting lineup as Purdue and Michigan State also feature in the weekend scramble.

Chicago Champaign the Gophers Umphs Columbus Ohio

Knox Competes Against Coe and Cornell in Wartime Matchups

Knox College basketball notes show games at Coe and Cornell with Rams in conference action. Players faced tough defense as Knox sought early gains.

Knox Coe Cornell Mtavernon Rams Fae Kro- Galesburg the Gore

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