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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1952

Page

3

J C Defends Diocesan A Cage Crown In Dubuque Meet

The Dubuque Diocesan basketball tournament opens with five teams bidding over three days at Loras College and academy courts. Immaculate Conception defends the Class A crown, while St Wenceslaus of Cedar Rapids and St John’s of Peosta vie in B-1 and B-2 respectively. A total of 46 games are scheduled, including Mon and Tue sessions starting at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. with key openers like Immaculate Conception against St Marys Marshalltown and St Patrick’s Cedar Rapids versus St Mary’s Waterloo.

Cial Dubuque Duuque Immaculate Conception Charles City Peosta St. John’s Loras College Academy Monaay St. Mary’s of Marshalltown St. Patrick’s of Cedar Rapids Waterloo St. Mary’s St. Wenceslaus St. John’s of Independence College C.R. St. Pat's Waterloo St. Mary's Waterloo Bellevue Mason City St. Joe Du‘bease

McRoberts Secures TKO on Keokuk Amateur Card

Cedar Rapids light heavyweight Bob McRoberts delivered the sole knockout, stopping Paul Trotsman of Keokuk at 1:52 of the third round in Keokuk. The card served as a tune up for Keokuk ahead of Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves on Feb 12 13 and 14.

The Gazette Keokuk Bob McRoberts Cedar Rapids Paul Trotsman Phil Weiney Bob Meier Weiney Cedar Raen Meee Keokuk Willy Genestson Charles Davis Frank Jene Ralph Thornton Rod Creme Keeokuk Bob Eier Cedar Ra John Glasgow Bob Smith Alex Idler

Davidson Ready for Comeback at Age 18 in Baseball

Marion's Billy Joe Davidson, an 18 year old left hander with a $100,000 plus bonus, aims a comeback after a rocky 1950 season with Cleveland. He signed with the Indians eight months ago and reports his fastball is back, though his minor league stints showed control issues and conditioning problems.

Marion, N. C Marion Billy Joe Davidson Cleveland Indians Indians Billy Joe Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapiids Ft. Smith, Ark Western Association Cleveland Tucson Ariz Indianapolis American Association Davidson Snow Billy

Parochial Pairings For Archdiocesan Games

The Dubuque Archdiocesan parochial basketball schedule lists Tuesday games at College Gym with matchups including New Vienna versus Peosta Holy Cross versus Garryowen and Elkader against Ryan. Wednesday features semifinals and finals with winners advancing to a championship final and consolation rounds noted.

New Vienna Peosia Holy Cross Garryowen Otte St. Lucas Elkader Ryan Gattenberg Worthington Academy Gym Pfairbank Farley Lansing Alta Vista Bankston Staceyville Oe Gym College Gym

College Gym Tournament Schedule Recap

The page lists multiple basketball games across Monday and Tuesday at Cascade St and Academy Gym. Matches include St. Martin's versus Charles City, St. Marys versus OLVA, St. Wene against Independence, and more with winners and losers brackets leading to consolation and championship finals.

Collese Gym Cascade St. Martin’s Charles City

Three Illini Reserves Declared Ineligible

In Champaign the Illini announce scholastic ineligibility ends the season for three reserves James Schuldt of Dundee, junior Max Baumgardner of Sterling, and freshman Walter Moore of Mt. Vernon.

Harpers Ferry Lions split doubleheader with Lansing

Harpers Ferry and Lansing split their basketball doubleheader. Harpers Ferry won the girls game 35 to 25 with M Cota scoring 16 and Kelleher 11 for S C. The S C boys defeated Lansing 47 to 25 as Betsinger scored 14 and Saddler added eight for Harpers Ferry.

Harpers Ferry Lansing Immaculate Conception of Harpers M. Cota Kelleher S. C Betsinger Saddler

Hopkinton Beats Monticello B Team 40 to 31

Hopkinton defeated Monticello B 40 to 31 as John Jones poured in 19 points. Paulsen scored 13 for Monticello. Bob Hart and Don Thompson of Colesburgh delivered strong floor games.

Hopkinton Monticello John Jones Paulsen Bob Hart Don Thompson Colesburgh

Cosgrove defeats Solon by wide 81 44 margin

Cosgrove downed Solon 81 to 44 as P. Johnson led with 23 points. Jim Rozinek scored 16 for Solon in a decisive basketball win.

Cosgrove-Solon Cosgrove Solon P. Johnson Jim Rozinek

Darling 4th Among Nation's Scorers

New York reports Chuck Darling of Iowa ranks fourth in the nation in scoring with 319 points this season at a 24.5 average. NCAA statistics list leaders such as Lovellette Pettit and Meineke, with Darling climbing from fifth last week to fourth.

New York Chuck Darling Iowa Darling Arge Lovellette Kansas Ponce Pettit Workman W. Virginia Meineke Dayton Great Duke Selvy Furman Retherford Bald Wal Hennesey Villanova Clune Navy

Hunters Duck Dinner and Talk Set for Friday Night

A Duck Hunters party at the Ranch club Friday night will feature roast wild ducks from Canada Iowa and Arkansas, venison and wild rice. A program with outdoor sports experts includes Russ Graham Ries Tut tle L D Russell and Barney Lamm plus duck hunting movies. Tickets from Skinny or Dutch Schlesselman.

Canada Iowa Arkansas Ranch Club Russ Graham The Gazette Ries Tuttle Des Moines Tribune L. D. Russell Barney Lamm

News First On KCRD Ged

Local radio station KCRD Ged headlines a fast paced morning with breaking updates and top stories. Reporters cover city events and important statements from officials as listeners tune in for immediate coverage.

Girls Sectionals Mouse-High School Scores across Iowa

Girls sectionals list results from Calmar Ossian Oskaloosa Monona Morning Sun Coggon Urbana Bennett Beaman Garnaville Norway Tiffin Ainsworth Brooklyn North English. Teams include Ossian Prodectedmare Hawkeye Lacher Rowley Independence St Johns Hopkinton Bramning Morley Wheatland Center Point Newhall Garrison Ted dville Grand Mound Clarence Springdale Beaman Grandville Lamont Seeley Guttenberg Blairstown Walford Tiffin Chelsea Ainsworth Riverside Hartwick Guernsey Brooklyn Victor Barnes City Gibson Deep River Webster 57 63 39 64 63 60 56 53 47 28 50 49 37 74 39 64 54 57 66 49 43 57 55 45.

Durant Grand Mound Clarence Springdale Beaman Grand Garch Gisboreon Green M Mountain Garnaville Grnaville Lamont Seeley Guttenberg Norway Blairstown Walford Tiffin Chelsea Ainsworth Brighton Conesville Riverside Brooklyn Hartwick Guernsey Victor North English Barnes City Webster Gibson Deep River

College scores roundup across regions

Midwest and South led with wide margins as several teams posted decisive wins. Notable results include Oklahoma A&M 49 over Kansas 45, Stanford 71 over San Jose State, and Indiana Central defeating Lewis 70 to 77. Western Kentucky and Auburn also posted strong showings in their respective games.

Walcott Agrees To Matthews Fight In Principle

A tentative agreement for a title bout between heavyweight champion Jersey Joe Walcott and Harry Kid Matthews was reached in Washington. Promoter Harry Hunt aims for a May date, with talks hinging on Walcott's release from the International Boxing Club contract via Bocchicchio who represents Walcott.

Washington Jersey Joe Walcott Harry “Kid” Matthews Harry Hunt Los Angeles Hunt Felix Boccikicchio Walcott Jack Hurley Matthews Seattle Boccchicchio Bocchicchio International Boxing Club

Freshman Jim Rangles Leaves Colorado Hoops To Return Home

Colorado coach H B Lee said freshman forward Jim Rangles from La Jolla California returned home for the between semesters break and it was unclear if he would return for the next semester. The setback comes as Colorado's basketball plans face uncertainty with the missing forward.

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