Minnesota Gophers lead Big Ten despite clutch play
The Gophers sit alone atop the Big Ten at 5-2 as Iowa slips from the lead, with Minnesota winning two close games by a total of four points and facing Purdue at home while Northwestern and Indiana stumble amid extra-time losses.
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Wildcats
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Illini
Loyola
Chicago
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Aigan
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Wes Santee Aims to Lower World Mile Mark in Boston
In Boston, Wes Santee, the famed American mile king, said he is ready to break the world door mile record and now aims to lower the mark after winning the Hunter Mile in 4 03.8 to add the indoor title to his outdoor mile crown. Santee received the John Halahan trophy as outstanding athlete at the 66th BAA games, dominating arch rival Gunnar Nielsen of Denmark. Hermany Wyatt set a new BAA Garden high jump record of 6 ft 10.14 in, while Horace Ashenfelter and others followed in a slow meet.
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Dick Olsen
Harrison Dillard
Arnold Lowell
Gene Maynard
Horace Ashenfelter
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San Jose State
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Rocky Marciano May Tour Europe This Summer
Heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano could undertake a five week personal appearance tour of Europe this summer according to manager Al Weill.
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Europe
al Weill
Three Tie for Thunderbird Golf Lead After Final Round
Fred Haas Jr led by two strokes entering the last hole but bogeyed and fell into a three way tie with Shelley Mayfield and Mike Souchak. All three finished 72 holes at 270, 18 under par, forcing an 18 hole playoff Monday in Palm Springs California.
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Blackburn Named UC Football Coach Succeeds Sid Gillman
George Blackburn former Miami coach was named UC head football coach succeeding Sid Gillman who resigned to coach the Los Angeles Rams. Blackburn had served as Gillman’s assistant from 1949 to 1953 and returned to UC after a year with Col. Red Blaik at Army.
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Arends Sets National Junior Mile Record At Nationals
Dave Arends of Cedar Rapids won the junior mile in 2 56.7 at the national outdoor ice skating championships in St Paul, breaking Jim Dardis 1948 record by 1.8 seconds. Arends led nine Cedar Rapids skaters, also winning a 220 heat before a final fall, as other skaters including Bruce Trimble and Eddie Minder competed in 220, 440 and 880 events with several failing to reach finals. Betty Shobes Patty Walters and Sandra Foster competed in other divisions without finals.
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Softball Group Plans Open Major Open Meeting
The Cedar Rapids Softball Association executive board will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday at city hall to discuss plans for the 1955 Major Open. The meeting will also vote to bring the Slo Pitch league into the Cedar Rapids group. Four former clubs Whitey Auto Sales Eby s White House Lunch and Collins will be represented. Organizations wanting to sponsor a team should attend. For details call the Playground Commission at city hall or Bill Caldbeck at 2900 Johnson NW phone 20064.
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St Matthew's Clinches Second Round Title In Catholic League
St Matthew's defeated St Wenceslaus 52 to 18 to clinch the second round championship of the Catholic Grade School basketball league. Frank Fish scored 17 and Joe Toman 14 for St Matthew's as All Saints downed St Ludmila 37 to 26 led by Tom Kluck with 12. Jack Havlicek led the losers with 13.
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Jack Havlicek
Prospect Of Expansion By Majors
Ed Corrigan reports that the major leagues show no rush to expand toward the West Coast. Frank Lane of the Chicago White Sox says expansion is two to three years away if feasible, with the American and National Leagues keeping an open mind and awaiting owners’ decisions. Lane notes no current plan to add members.
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Kentucky Wildcats Revenge Bid At Georgia Tech Tonight
Kentucky eyeing revenge against Georgia Tech in Atlanta after a 59-58 January upset. The No 1 team could extend a home winning streak to 39 if victorious, but comes off a 32 game run and a five game surge. Alabama leads the SEC as Kentucky seeks a share of first place with Florida to threaten.
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Kisner Scores 63 as Oelwein Sacred Heart Beats St Johns
Dale Kisner of Oelwein Sacred Heart poured in 63 points to cap a 102 89 win over St John s of Independence. Kisner, 5 7, boosted his season total to 589 points across 18 games for a 32.1 average.
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Meet the Preps Improved Alburnett Clubs Top Threats
The Alburnett Pirates own an 18-5 season with a strong late run. They routed Walker 72-34 in the league windup, avenging a prior home loss to Central City. The team features a hot shooting attack as the tournament nears.
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Minnesota Purdue six overtime thriller sets Big 10 tone
Minnesota outlasted Purdue 59 56 after six overtime periods in a clash that stretched into Sunday. Ray Eddy praised his defense while Purdue misfired late as Illinois and Iowa churn the Big Ten chase with idle leaders.
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Illinois
C. R. Prep Point Race Sees Lead Holds Amid Scoring Derby
McKinley star Frank Becicka maintains top public school scoring with a 16.7 average while Gordy Sanborn of St. Wenceslaus leads parochial with a 20.9. Franklin’s Dan Wessel slides second as McKinley’s Langhurst exits due to mid year graduation. Jerry Cox jumps in Marion scoring with a 14.3 average, challenging Darrell Failor’s 14.0.
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Bevo Francis Averages 45 Points On Pro Barnstorm Tour
Spokane report on Clarence Bevo Francis as he nears the end of a $30,000 Harlem Globe Trotters linked barnstorming run with Newt Oliver. Bevo notes 45 points per game, plans for Europe, and hints at a future in the NBA or ice cream business.
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Sports Slate Monday Highlights Local Schedule
A busy slate lists basketball games across multiple venues including Luther at Upper Towne, Immaculate Conception, and YMCA leagues. Wrestling matches feature Maquoketa at Wilson and Iowa Teachers at Mankato with boxing and fencing events noted.
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St Ambrose Tops Dowling 72 37 in Iowa Catholic Double
In Dubuque, Davenport St Ambrose defeated Des Moines Dowling 72 to 37 while Dubuque Loras beat Sioux City Heelan 68 to 54. Both powerhouses were highly ranked in AP polls before the Catholic Big Four showdown.
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