Conley Duseks Wampler On Mat Show Next Week
The Memorial coliseum hosts an American Legion wrestling card next week with Jack Conley of Boston and Emil Dusek of Omaha returning Tuesday night. Conley faces Jim Hacker of Cedar Rapids, while Dusek meets Davenport chiropractor Dr Gil Knutgen, with Earl Wampler and Joe Dusek as main eventers. Ticket prices match last Tuesday: 1.50 ringside, 1.20 main floor and logo, 0.60 balcony, advance sales by Tony's Grill.
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Swan High to get gold uniforms after rout
In a county tournament at Knoxville Swan Iowa lost 120 to 5 to Melcher. The eight man Swan squad wore overalls as warmups and two used overalls as uniforms. Powers Manufacturing Co. announced it shipped 10 new bright gold uniforms to Swan. Swan will look sharp and competitive next season.
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Dobbs Named AAFC MVP Amid No Real Challenger
Oscar Fraley notes Glenn Dobbs of Tulsa and the AAFC claim he dominated the season with record punts and yardage while piling up 135 completions and 2,094 total yards. He contrasts Dobbs with NFL stars Otto Graham and Bill Dudley, arguing Dobbs stands out in college and pro circles.
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Linn County Boys Tournament Postponed Over Snowbound Roads
Snowbound storms forced postponement of the Linn county boys basketball tournament at Springville. First round action scheduled for Wednesday was canceled. supervisor L. G. Thoma hopes play can start Friday if roads reopen, with further dates to be set if delays continue. The notice lists several game pairings and results from nearby sites.
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Cook Fronts Shotmakers in Big Nine Loop
In Western conference basketball Wisconsin's Bob Cook and Indiana's Ralph Hamilton lead individual scoring play. Both forwards have five games, 34 field goals on 85 attempts, .400 average. Cook 86 points, Hamilton 82. Indiana tops scoring avg at 55.8, with Illinois' pre war Whiz Kids and Bud Grant slipping in rank.
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Notre Dame Five To Test Kentucky In Louisville
Kentucky and Notre Dame, two top college basketball teams, meet in Louisville on Saturday night. Kentucky has 19 wins in 20 games. Notre Dame is 11-13. Last season Notre Dame won 56-47, the largest margin in nine years.
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Dodds Plans Longer Races After Short Miles
Galloping Gil Dodds announced in Boston that he will run only two more mile races this year and focus on two and three mile events. The 28 year old star, who set Boston's fastest indoor mile last weekend after a two year layoff, did not explain the shift but speculation centers on his legs tiring on shorter distances. A sore left calf followed a 4:09.1 clocking at the Knights of Columbus games.
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U.S. Net Chiefs Recall Mulloy Talbert Brown
The U S Lawn Tennis Association recalled Gardnar Mulloy Bill Talbert and Tom Brown members of its Davis Cup squad still in Australia after a month of tournaments and exhibitions The recall followed a Sydney meeting where Australian officials questioned amateur status amid exhibition events by sporting goods firms.
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Cubs name Robertson Clinton farm manager in new league
Jack Sheehan chief of the Cubs minor league system announced Robert Peterson, formerly with the Davenport Three-Eye League champions, will manage the Clinton farm in the Class C Central Association this season.
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