Franklin Clinches 60-57 Victory to Win Cedar Rapids C R Sectional
Franklin Bolts survive Immaculate Conception 60-57, advancing as Cedar Rapids lone sectional survivor. Jim Burle and Dave Bradley score 16 each, Wagner tops I C with 19, 20 of 25 free throws for Franklin. The game features 14 ties and late free throws sealing the title.
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Marshalltown Clears First Tourney Test
Marshalltown opened its defense with a 75-40 win over State Center as Northeast Iowa powerhouses suffered early setbacks. Oelwein exploded for a 91-44 semifinal over Jesup, while Independence beat Maynard 73-51 and Monticello, Manchester, and Mt. Vernon advanced in Wamac play. Clarence edged Bennett 66-62 in a Class B final preview and Lowden overwhelmed Atalissa 70-56.
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Crimmins Returns to Notre Dame Backfield Coach Post
Bernie Crimmins, 38, who resigned as Indiana University's head football coach in November, returned Friday to his old job as Notre Dame backfield coach. Crimmins' selection fills out the coaching staff of Terry Brennan, who played for Notre Dame under Crimmins.
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DePaul Declines Joining Proposed Regional Basketball League
DePaul University decided not to join a proposed basketball conference that would include teams from the Rocky Mountain and central plains region. Framed by athletic board chairman Rev. Gerald M. Mullen, the decision cited high travel costs and significant student time lost due to travel as the main factors behind this choice.
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Notre Dame Named At-Large For NCAA Tournament
Notre Dame, winners of 11 of 13, earned an at-large bid for the NCAA playoffs. The Fighting Irish, 16-7 with two games left, will compete in the Columbus regional on March 12, facing Miami Ohio, the Mid-American champion, the Ohio Valley winner from Morehead or Western Kentucky, and another at-large team.
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Pacific League Favors Brooklyn Dodgers Transfer
The Pacific Coast league survey indicates Pacific League directors will approve Brooklyn Dodgers acquisition of the Los Angeles franchise at Fort Worth of the Texas league and Brooklyn's working agreement with the Portland Beavers. Five clubs are said to vote yes, one undecided and two against the transfer.
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Moore Defense Set for June 7 in Detroit
DETROIT AP Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore will defend his title June 7 in Detroit at Olympic Stadium against the winner of the Chuck Spieser Tony Anthony fight on April 5. Olympia match maker Nick Londes said Moore's manager Charlie Johnston agreed to the date. Spieser is the No 1 light heavyweight contender and Anthony is rated 6 3.
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Midwest conference sports roundup and key matchups
Fragmented listing of basketball and football schedule items across Midwest conference teams. Mentions Ohio State at Carleton, Cornell at St Olaf, Carleton, Keyston e Newhall finals, Kansas State at Iowa State, Simpson at Luther, Warrours at Upper Iowa, and炭 various regional games in progress.
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Red Peppers By Gus Schrader
Former Iowa quarterback Jerry Reichow may call signals for the Detroit Lions in the preseason as coach Buddy Parker aims to groom him for the No 1 role while Bobbie Layne remains a veteran presence. Cedar Rapids sports notes cover boxing at the Chicago Golden Gloves, local pride in a balanced team, and plans for Hawkeyes in College All-Star football.
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Giants Hand Catcher Job To Texas League Prospect
A 23 year old catcher with no major league experience is stepping into the spotlight after Bill Sarni’s heart attack cuts short his playing career. Bob Schmidt, from Dallas in the Texas League, may win the Giants’ No 1 catching job with his strong defense and 6-2 200 pound frame. He batted .283 with 13 homers and 66 RBIs in 111 games last season.
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Barbers Triumph Over Wilson Hi Y In YMCA Tilt
Augustine's Barbers defeated Wilson Hi Y 52 to 45 in YMCA Intermediate Boys action. Schleder scored 22 for the Barbers while Igram led Wilson with 12. The Gazette recorded a forfeit by Augustine's Clippers.
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Baton Rouge Open: Mayfield and Palmer Lead After Round One
Shelly Mayfield and Arnold Palmer battled a gusty wind to card 68s, grabbing a one stroke lead in the opening round of the Baton Rouge Open. The weather added a sharp edge to the early action as both veterans set a hot pace.
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Fitch To Coach Baseball Team At Creighton University
Bill Fitch, former Coe College basketball and baseball star from Cedar Rapids, was named head baseball coach at Creighton University. He will replace J. W. Belford, who has handled both baseball and duties as athlete director. Fitch has been an assistant basketball coach this first year and was initially set to coach track. a new track coach will be announced soon.
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NAIA First Round Set for Coe Morningside Clash in Iowa
Coe faces Morningside in the NAIA first round with Parsons and Upper Iowa also selected for the Iowa small-college playoff. Site not yet fixed, likely Coe gym in Cedar Rapids March 7 and 8. The Iowa winner advances to the NAIA tournament in Kansas City March 12-16.
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Fight results from cities from AP reported bouts
In Revere Massachusetts Wesley Tinequple Stevenson defeated L C Morgan from Boston by decision. Jimmy Martines stopped by points Jimmy Eliot in Johannesburg. Jimmy Palazzola nipped Artie Dixon on points in Los Angeles.
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Gonsalves Underdog to Rosi in Lightweight Go
New York AP reports Johnny Gonsalves of Oakland with a 13 fight unbeaten streak and ranked third in lightweight will meet Paolo Rosi in a 10 round television bout at Madison Square Garden Friday night. Gonsalves is listed as a 7 to 5 underdog. The fighters weigh in at 135 pounds and the bout begins at 9 p.m. CST.
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Bobby Avila Signs Early With Indians In Spring Training
Tucson AP report notes second baseman Bobby Avila arrived early for the Indians spring training, a contrast to his earlier holdout pattern of signing late and arriving last in camp. Avila joined pitchers and catchers as Cleveland began workouts before the rest of the roster.
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Larsen Signs $18,000 Pact With Yankees in 1957
Right-hander Don Larsen, famed for a perfect game in the World Series, signed his 1957 contract with the New York Yankees in St. Petersburg Florida. The deal totals about 18000 dollars, up six thousand from last year.
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Upper Iowa and Coe In Title Bids
Coe and Upper Iowa begin final title pushes in the Midwest and Iowa conferences. Coe aims to repeat a 1956 Midwest crown starting a two game road trip at Carleton then St Olaf to finish the season. UIU, at 11 3, faces Iowa leader Parsons at Fayette and Wartburg at home as both chase second place.
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Marion Tops Olin In Class A Sectional Final
Mt Vernon sectional action had Marion defeating Olin 50 39 and Anamosa routing Springville 68 4 to reach the Class A final. Marion and Anamosa meet Saturday at 8 30 p.m. to decide the title while Lisbon Mechanicsville and Monticello Sacred Heart Viola play Class B games Friday. Marion got off to a slow start then led 11 7 after one and 22 15 at halftime. Dean Hartman led Anamosa with 29 points, Mike Smith paced Marion with 15, and Alan Serbousek top-scored for Olin with 15.
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No Eastern Iowa TV Of Girls' Cage Final
DES MOINES Eastern Iowans apparently won't see the finals of the girls state basketball tournament as no local station has signed up. WHO-TV will carry the final and consolation games March 9 starting at 6:30 p.m. KQTV Fort Dodge will take a feed from WHO for the final at 7:30.
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