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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1955
Page
10
Bill Simonovich delivered 28 points and strong rebounding as Minnesota trounced Northwestern 102 to 42. Coach Cowles praised his effort though Simonovich battled sinusitis and a coughing spell in the first half.
Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas became the first American duo to win the Australian national doubles tennis championship in 22 years by defeating Lew Hoad and Ken Rosewall in five sets. Trabert advances to the singles semifinal against Rosewall while Seixas was ousted by Hoad in the quarterfinals.
Special to The Gussie recounts five University of Iowa conference games in the annual Big Ten Highlights film. It features Michigan State Michigan Ohio State Purdue and Minnesota with a 94yard Eddie Vincent rushing TD record moment. The 35minute 16mm sound film, with Tom Harmon commentary, rents for $5 plus postage through the Big Ten Office in Chicago.
In Oakland and Los Angeles area venues results show mixed outcomes with fighter Palm deAen defeating Pulte 134 to 14% for a likely bout win while Maynard of California scored a win over an unnamed opponent. Several bouts list scores and participants with unclear spellings reflecting OCR noise and local ringside reporting.
Young Billy Jo Patton of Morgantown North Carolina won the Metropolitan Golf Writers Association Gold Tee as the outstanding personality in golf in 1894 and received a telegram of congratulations from President Eisenhower. Patton, who won the North South amateur in 1954, nearly upset the Masters and was the jaw amateur in the U S Open won by Ed Furgol. Bob Jones presented the award.
Marquette extended its 14 game win streak with a 73 70 victory over Loyola of the South on Thursday night. Coach Jack Nagle, who took over last season after an 11 15 record, has guided a dramatic turnaround with 10 lettermen returning for 1954 55. The streak, the nation’s longest this season, could face a test when Marquette meets Michigan State again in New Orleans Friday.
In Salem EUB gym Thursday night St. Mark's Lutheran beat Church of the Brethren 12 30 and Calvary Baptist defeated St. Andrews EUB 38 37 in Men's I Church League action.
In Cincinnati Xavier University hires Harry Micky Connolly 34 former Indiana backfield coach to replace Ed Koska who resigned after 1954. Connolly starred under Frank Leahy at Boston College including a Sugar Bowl win over Tennessee and brings long coaching experience to the Xavier program. Walter Brock 30 named Clinton baseball league business manager after serving at Dubuque previously.
Seven public high school players face final games as mid year graduates become ineligible after Jan. FS. McKinley and Franklin bolster injured rosters while Roosevelt, Wilson, and Clinton rivals clash in key city race. Maher leads Immaculate Conception against St Patricks. Marlon eyes tenth straight win in Wamac.
United States league executives predict NFL clubs will outbid the Canadian league for top 1954 college talent. George Shaw Alan Ameche and Dickie Moegle drew praise from coaches while previews praised Ameche Bielski and Shaw as standout picks. Browns coach Paul Brown tempered headlines noting solid selections.
Minnesota faces Purdue on the Boilermaker floor aiming to seize undisputed first place in the Big Ten race. Northwestern visits Ohio State in a television showcase while Illinois hosts Loyola Chicago and Michigan State meets DePaul in Chicago Stadium.
Bon Salle, former Loyola Academy star, sprained his left ankle and was hospitalized briefly. Coach Harry Combes may rest him to avoid risk before the February 5 meeting with Northwestern. The Purdue Minnesota matchup marks their second of the season after Minnesota's 102-88 win earlier. Both teams defeated Notre Dame with Minnesota winning 77-86 and Purdue 78-88, and both split series.
Special to The Charente Iowa City reports warn Hawkeye fans of Purdue and Michigan basketball games on Feb 5 and Feb 26 at 2 pm CBS TV schedule means 2 pm starts. A 7:30 pm wrestling meet overlaps on both dates. Ticket refunds offered for those who bought Purdue or Michigan seats before the TV arrangement.
Aurora rallies in the final minutes to beat Winthrop 59 to 43 and secure the Buchanan county league title for coach Bill Murphy. Jim Walker and Jim Murray led with 16 points each, North Korenkamp had 17 for Aurora, while Lou Gallery and Les Lammers added 15 for Winthrop.
Iowa City announces Texas Christian University will visit Iowa Stadium on September 27 to open the Hawkeyes 1938 schedule. TCUs Othel Martin leads a powerful passing attack after recent wins over Penn State Southern California Kansas and Texas A M.
Lea Durocher manager of the world champion New York Giants was awarded the Sports Broadcasters Association's Graham McNamee award for outstanding contribution to sports in 1954 in New York.
The Cleveland Browns list five Hawkeye players on their 1955 roster including two from the 1954 college draft. John Hall and Don Suchy, Iowa linemen, joined the Browns along with Jim Head and other Hawkes linked to transfers and service duties. Lou Matykiewicz was drafted by Pittsburgh.
New York Giants outfielder Jim Dusty Rhodes wins a pay raise to about $14,000 for pinch hitting duties beyond last season. The 27 year old batted .341 in 82 games with 15 homers and 40 RBIs while posting a .607 series average on four hits in six trips, including two homers and seven RBIs.
Harlem Globetrotters and College All-Stars world series tour include the University of Iowa fieldhouse on April date. University athletics manager Francis Graham says ticket orders are being taken with reserved seats at 3 dollars and general admission 2 dollars.
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