Wisconsin Looms in Big Ten Triple Test in Week Ahead
AP report details Wisconsin rising to fourth in the Big Ten amid a tight race. The Badgers, after a 52 37 loss to Northwestern, beat their conqueror 44 43, then defeated Minnesota 46 37 and Northwestern by one, with a pivotal showdown slate ahead at Purdue Michigan and Ohio State plus rematch with Iowa and dates through Feb 24. Illinois rose with a 43 42 win over Iowa, while Ohio State and Iowa lead the standings tied atop the table.
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Fresh Goalie Shuts Out Rangers Again
Goalie Frank McCool of the Toronto Maple Leafs earned a national league record with consecutive shutouts over the New York Rangers. He blanked New York 7 0 in Detroit and 3 0 in Toronto. Montreal beat Boston 4 1 extending their streak against the Bruins. Detroit edged Chicago 4 2 as the Red Wings tallied two late goals.
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Spartans and Iowa Leader preview week of three conference games
Dubuque university Spartans ride a 10 game win streak into three Iowa conference games this week. They beat Cornell 42 to 39 last Saturday and open Tuesday at Dubuque against St Ambrose. Also on the slate are Penn and Central, with Loras facing Wartburg and Western Union meeting Buena Vista. Non conference action includes Ottumwa Navy versus Simpson and Drake at St Ambrose.
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Marion Cage Meet Listed
The third group of boys state sectional basketball pairings for meets set on Feb 27 28 and Mar 1 2 3 were announced by Lyle Quinn Iowa High School Athletic Association. Pairings include Marion Anamosa Walford Atkins Central City Shueyville Palo Norway Springville Center Point Troy Mills Alburnett Tama Toledo Ferguson Le Grand Gilman Montour Saint Marys Oelwein Independence Maynard Randalia Osian DeSales Clermont McGregor Farmersboro Luana Immaculate Conception Harpers Ferry Elgin Ossian Calmar Waterville Reinbeck Parkersburg Grundy Center Traer Cedar Falls Waterloo St Mary's Wellsburg Orange Township Geneseo Buckingham Hudson New Hartford Dinsdale Our Love of Victory Beaman Whitten.
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Michigan Gridiron Greats Debate Aircraft Carrier War
Two former Michigan stars Benny Friedman, a 1926 All-America quarterback, and Paul Goebel, captain in 1922, engage in a public dispute over aircraft carrier strategy and policy.
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How Come Iowa shifted districts in NCAA hoops
A column quotes coach Popsy Harrison reacting to Iowa’s shift from NCAA district 5 to 4 without his input. He questions eligibility, notes possible behind the scenes moves, and laments reduced pay despite success. The piece also mentions Danner Aknes rumors and ongoing football coach searches tied to Slip Madigan’s fate.
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Fateful Week for Baseball Faces Big Decisions
United Press reports a pivotal week as major league owners convene to decide on opening the 1940 season and to choose a new commissioner after Landis. Ford Frick and Clark Griffith present options while war and 4-F attitudes influence votes. Larry MacPhail signals a policy stance as Barrow may retire.
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Chance Misses Hall of Fame by Narrow Seven Votes
New York by GLEN PERKINS. The Baseball Writers' Association of America failed to elect a Hall of Fame member at Cooperstown by seven ballots. Frank Chance led with 1791 votes, short of the 75 percent needed. Rube Waddell, Ed Walsh, Johnny Evers, Roger Bresnahan, and Miller Huggins trailed in the ballot.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors Proceedings 1945
Linn County Iowa January session minutes record actions including nurse appointment for $85.60 monthly plus mileage and supplies. road grade file. secondary road district petition referred to County Engineer. destruction of duplicate tax receipts. annual assessors’ duty days schedule. list of bonds and reports approved. numerous county fund expenditures and public notices for the period ending January 23, 1945.
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Lone Tree and Solon Win Johnsons Titles
Oxford area finals crowned Lone Tree girls and Solon boys Johnson County champions after decisive Saturday night victories. Lone Tree girls outscored their opponents 105 to unknown, with Kilbourne leading and Smith topping scorers. Solon boys defeated rivals with Kroul scoring 21 points. Meade listed among losers with unclear tallies.
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Erwin Prasse Ironman Captain Wounded in Europe
Lt. Erwin Prasse, star end and captain of Iowa's 1939 team, has been added to the Iowa Ironmen casualty list after being wounded on the western front. His wife in Chicago confirmed war department word. Prasse earned nine letters in football basketball and baseball and shared fame with Nile Kinnick on the Hawkeye teams. He serves with the 29th Infantry Division.
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Jinx at the Line Sags Iowa in Illini Setback
Iowa suffered a 43 to 42 defeat at Illinois as nine missed free throws doomed the Hawkeyes. Murray Wier led Iowa with eight shot attempts while Herb Wilkinson and Jack Spencer struggled, and coach Popsy Harrison lamented the costly misses and jinx on the night.
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Heiden Leads Petersen Classic With 1577 Score
Al Heiden of Detroit, a 35 year old war worker, led the 33rd Petersen bowling classic with an eight game total of 1577 on the first Monday of competition. Heiden posted games of 169 222 188 278 161 201 233 177 as the eighth squad took to the lanes, part of the $43 200 production with a $5100 first prize to be awarded Feb 11.
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al Heiden
Prep Cage Scores at Monticello and Wyoming Girls
Cascade and Sacred Heart clash as Cascade leads 19 at halftime and Sacred Heart trails 28 to 34 with Lucy Kurt as leading scorer. Olin's Nissen tops the Winners with 4 assists while Ahrensen leads the Losers in points. Wyoming defeats Olin 44 to 23 at Wyoming with Luckstead and Herzberger sharing top honors for the Winners and Losers respectively.
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Byrd Edges Nelson To Win Texas Open In San Antonio
Sammy Byrd former Yankees outfielder won the 18th Texas golf tournament at Brackenridge Park with a 268 total 16 under par earning 1000 in war bonds. Byron Nelson finished one stroke back in second place Harold Jug McSpaden was third and Claude Harmon fourth with 275. Byrd played brilliantly finishing strong after trailing but Nelson faltered in the final holes including bogeys on 16 and erratic tee shots.
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Dutch) Harrison
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Third Match Friday at Madison Square Garden in NYC
Welterweights Johnny iGreco of Montreal and Bobby Ruffin of Astoria clash in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden on Friday night as part of this week’s national boxing schedule.
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Have you joined the March of Dimes Adv
An advertisement asks readers to join the March of Dimes charity effort, inviting support and participation from the community. It emphasizes aiding infants and mothers through donations and involvement.
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