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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1957

Page

2

Schillig Set to Return for St Pat's Diocesan Opener

Dubuque coverage notes Chuck Schillig the Cedar Rapids Marion area's leading scorer expected to return Friday for St Pat's in a first round Diocesan tournament game against St Columbkille of Dubuque. The Irish St Columbkille contest anchors a four game class A Friday slate at two sites with other matchups including Mason City St Joseph's vs OLVA Waterloo and Charles City S C vs St Mary's Waterloo.

Dubuque Chuck Schillig Cedar Rapids Mason City St. Joseph’s Olva of Waterloo Charles City S. C St. Mary’s of St. Pat’s Immaculate Conception St. Wenceslaus Sacred Heart of Ocelwein Loras College Academy Carl Franks EYE St. Patrick's of St. Columbkille Joe Rink Laurie Laurienzo Lynn Trosky Terry Daggett Carl Gibbs Pete Pufall

Iowa Renews Plum Creek Washout Lease One Year

Des Moines report says the Conservation Commission renewed for one year the lease on the Plum Creek washout a 400 acre water area in Fremont County near the Missouri River. The site used as a waterfowl refuge since last fall and has long served as a favored stopover for ducks and geese during migration.

DES Moines INS The Conservation Commission Plum Creek Fremont County Missouri River

Harris Leads NFL Draft First Round Selections

Jimmy Harris of Oklahoma was the first pick by the Philadelphia Eagles who announced a contract for next season. Other first picks include Dean Derby Los Angeles Henry Jordan Green Bay Milt Campbell Baltimore Ronnie Underwood Arkansas Perry Richards Detroit Karl Rupke Washington Dick Enright Southern California Wayne Bock Illinois John Barrow Vic Zucco Larry Wesley Frank Gilliam and signing of Players Association wage proposal of $5 000 per season.

Los Angeles Dean Derby Washington Green Bay Henry Jordan Virginia Cleveland Milt Campbell Indiana Baltimore Ronnie Underwood Arkansas Pittsburgh Perry Richards Detroit San Francisco Karl Rupke Southern California Dick Enright Rams Chicago Cardinals Wayne Bock Illinois John Barrow Florida Chicago Bears Vic Zucco Michigan State New York Giants Larry Wesley Frank Gilliam Iowa Players Association

Packers Stadium Contract Awarded to Hougaard and Sons

Green Bay council selects the firm George Hougaard and Sons for building a new Packers stadium in Green Bay. The contract approval marks a major step in the project and outlines the chosen contractor for the construction.

Green Bay, Wis Green Bay City George Hougard and Sons Green Bay Packers

Illinois Coach Calls BonSalle Loss a near death blow

Illinois coach Harry Combes labels Center George BonSalle a near death blow after his scholastic ineligibility, but BonSalle remains eligible until next semester. Purdue suffers multiple ineligibilities as new semester starts, while Iowa Illinois history is noted, and Cedar Rapids hosts upcoming conference events.

Illinois Harry Combes George BonSalle BonSalle Purdue Ohio State Harvey Austin Wilson Eison Leo Helmuth Lafayette Iowa Hawks Ozzie Cowles Minnesota Ozzie Buckeyes Michigan State New Ohio Champaign

Machen Moves to No 2 Contender In Ring Ratings

New York UP confirms Eddie Machen vaulted from fifth to second in the heavyweight ranks behind Tommy Jackson and Floyd Patterson. Archie Moore drops to fourth as Harold Carter rises to third. Pompey climbs to No 2 in light heavyweight. Robinson remains No 1 middleweight contender with Homer Jones Webb and Tiger Jones ranking nearby.

Machen New York Ring Magazine Eddie Machen Redding Calif Yolande Pompey Trinidad Gaspar Ortega Mexico Randy Turpin England Joey Maxim Cleveland Tommy Jackson Floyd Patterson Archie Moore Harold Carter Linden N.J Willie Pastrano New Orleans Bob Satterfield Chicago Pompey Ray Robinson Gene Fullmer Charley Homer France Ralph “Tiger” Jones Yonkers, N.Y Ellsworth Spider” Webb

Iowa Trackmen Set For Spartan Relays Meet

Nearly 300 entries from 19 schools will compete in the 34th Michigan State Relays in East Lansing, highlighted by entrants from Baldwin Wallace Bowling Green Drake Eastern Michigan Iowa Kansas State Notre Dame Ohio State Purdue Michigan State Michigan Western Michigan Wisconsin Toronto Wayne State and more.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State Baldwin-Wallace Bowling Green Ohio Central Michigan Drake Eastern Michigan Iowa Kansas State Loyola Miami Michigan Missouri Notre Dame Ohio State Purdue Toronto Wayne State Western Michigan Wisconsin

Lane Plans Next Fight For Crown

Norfolk AP reports Kenny Lane's co manager says the Muskegon fighter is ready for a title bout and will post 75000 for a shot at the lightweight crown. Lane seeks a rematch with Ryff after a sixth round stoppage in their latest bout as part of his path to challenging the Brown–Bud Smith winner.

Norfolk Kenny Lane Muskegon Mich Jack Kearns Frankie Ruff New York City Lane Joe Brown Ryff Miami Fla Bud Smith Paddy Mills Michigan

Young Miami Student Upsets Mervyn Rose

Jerry Moss, a University of Miami student, pulled off a notable upset in the South Florida tennis tournament by defeating Australian star Mervyn Rose in straight sets 6-4 6-2. Rose, the top seed or favorite, suffered his first U.S. tour loss as the event opened in West Palm Beach.

West Palm Beach Fila South Florida Jerry Moss Mervyn Rose Moss University of Miami Rose U.S

Iowa wave star Hurring to visit from New Zealand

Iowa City awaits Lincoin Hurring co captain of Iowa swimming team and holder of two national titles in backstroke in 1956 expected to arrive this week from New Zealand for training and exhibition events with the Hawkeyes.

Iowa City Lincoln Hurring Iowa New Zealand

Wismer Sues Redskins Chiefs Over Mismanaged Funds

Sportscaster Harry Wismer files a $500,000 damage suit in Washington federal court accusing George Preston Marshall and Milton W. King of mismanaging Washington Redskins funds. He seeks to inspect books, claims no financial statements, and cites declining attendance while denying racially discriminatory hiring.

Washington (Ms Harry Wismer George Preston Marshall Milton W. King Washington Redskins Wismer Washington Federal District Court Marshall Philadelphia

No Television Monday Of I State Colorado Game

Ames announcement from the Iowa State athletic department and WOI TV states there will be no telecast of the Iowa State versus Colorado game on Monday Feb 4. Tickets remain available for the contest at the college station.

the Gazette Ames Iowa State Athletic Department Woi-Tv

Cubs Report $159,000 Loss

Chicago Cubs announced a 159 711 dollar loss for the previous season at the annual stockholders meeting. Home attendance fell by 150 000 from 1955 to 720 118 at Wrigley Field, down from 875 800. Officers reelected include Philip K Wrigley as president with John Holland Charles J Grimm Clarence Rowland and Margaret Donahue as vice presidents and secretary. Philip H Ernest named to the board to fill Frank Ellis’s vacancy.

Chicago INL Chicago Cubs Cubs Wrigley Field Philip K. Wrigley John Holland Charles J. Grimm Clarence Rowland Margaret Donahue Philip H. Ernest Frank Ellis

Allyn Resigns Post As Iowa Forester

Allan D. Allyn, district forester for seven southern Iowa counties, resigned as announced by the State Conservation Commission. Based in Fairfield, he led forestry work in Wapello Jefferson Mahaska Henry Des Moines Louisa Washington and Keokuk counties. Temporary supervisors will be Robert Matheson and Donald Campbell until a replacement is named.

Des Moines INS Allan D. Allyn Iowa State Conservation Commission Fairfield Allyn Wapello Jefferson Mahaska Henry Louisa Washington Keokuk Robert Matheson Chariton Donald Campbell Farmington

Wife Acts as Policeman in Ampey Foe Fight

Des Moines fighter Gary Sturdivant meets Cedar Rapids rival as he moves down to featherweight under trainer orders. His wife Beverly has appointed herself the observer to ensure proper conduct, while Ampey seeks to extend his Cedar Rapids crown after reaching the Chicago tournament final last year.

Des Moines Gary Sturdivant Cedar Rapids Jim Ampey Beverly Sturdivant Gary Ampey Chicago

Bay Meadows Futurity and Derby Nomination Totals

In San Mateo California up 224 two year olds were made eligible for the 60000 Bay Meadows Futurity set for April 20 and 100 three year olds nominated for the 50000 Bay Meadows Derby on April 6.

San Mateo Calif

Romano Signs Contract With Chicago White Sox

Chicago White Sox sign catcher John Romano to a 1957 contract. Romano set a 38 home run record in 1955 for Waterloo in the Three-I league, and batted .295 for Memphis in 33 games last year.

Chicago Chicago White Sox John Romano Romano Waterloo Memphis

Bainbridge Breaks Australian 110 Yard Butterfly Record

Sydney AP Beverly Bainbridge, 16, lowered Australia’s national mark in the women’s 110 yard butterfly at the New South Wales championships, winning in 1 minute 15.6 seconds on Wednesday.

Sydney Australia Beverly Bainbridge New South Wales

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