Luther Dominate Norsemen 50 to 37 in Clincher
Luther clinched the basketball title by defeating Loras 50 to 37 for its ninth win in 10 games. Vernon Huseman scored 30 for Buena Vista in a Western Union romp. The victory moved Luther ahead of Simpson and St. Ambrose in the Iowa conference standings.
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Carl Houser
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St. Ambrose
Parsons
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Upper Iowa
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Barts
Kotz Exel Change To Pro Uniforms
At least two Big Ten players finishing 1943 conference play will take part in the fifth world championship basketball tournament in Chicago March 14 17 Johnny Kotz of Wisconsin will play with Sheboygan and Dick Exel of Minnesota has signed with the Minneapolis Spartans. Twelve teams will compete with three former champions Oshkosh New York Rens and Harlem Globetrotters among entrants.
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Chicago
Johnny Kotz
Wisconsin
Sheboygan
Dick Exel
Minnesota
Minneapolis Spartans
Oshkosh
Wis
New York
Rens
Harlem Globe Trotters
Warmerdam Commissioned Ensign Prepares for Navy Training
Piedmont California report: Cornelius Warmerdam, regarded as the world's greatest pole vaulter, is commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy and will depart March 13 for training at Chapel Hill North Carolina.
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Calif
Cornelius Warmerdam
Navy
Chapel Hill
N.C
Cage Sectionals Begin Tonight
Des Moines AP reports the state basketball cage sectionals open tonight with 64 centers hosting four day tournaments. Ottumwa, Mason, Davenport, Muscatine and Fairfield are among top seeds with Tipton and Abraham Lincoln drawing early first round foes.
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Chapin
Hampton
Davenport
Atalissa
Muscatine
Sectional Action Opens on Coc Court
Three city teams start sectional play at Coc High. Roosevelt faces Shellsburg, Franklin battles Shueyville, and Immaculate Conception meets Atkins. First game at 6 pm features Newhall and Norway while Cedar Rapids schools seek strong opening night.
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Shueyville
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Newhall
Norway
Cedar Rapids
Newhall-Norway
Noruay
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Iowa Nine to Play Eight Big Ten Games
Iowa City schedule shows eight Big Ten games with Northwestern Wisconsin Minnesota and Chicago. Coach Waddy Davis mentions possible non conference games and two potential Michigan clashes in April if weather allows. Games set include Northwestern at Iowa City Wisconsin at Iowa City Minnesota at Minneapolis and Chicago at Chicago.
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Coe Drops Overtime Clash 54 53 to Hilltoppers
In Vernon the Cornell Coyotes edged Coe 54 53 in overtime after a tense game that saw three Cornell and two Kohawks fouled out. Johnny Nelson scored two field goals in OT while Marske added a pair of baskets. Anderson nailed a late free throw giving Cornell a 54 53 win and a fourth place tie in the league.
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Davenport Valley Loop Cage Titlists
Davenport Blue Devils won the Mississippi Valley conference crown and head into sectional play starting Wednesday. Muscatine hosts the Little Six titleholders in the Muscatine tournament as Davenport seeks further glory. Final standings show Iowa City Dubuque second, with seven wins and two losses for Davenport and a four loss total for Cedar Rapids Franklin.
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Mize Declines Draft Board Appeal After Reclassification
Johnny Mize 30 year old slugging first baseman for the New York Giants says he will not appeal his reclassified 1-A draft status. He was notified at his St Louis county home that he moved from 3-A to 1-A and faces induction in about six weeks. He notes his previous 3-A status was due to marriage. The couple live with his wife’s parents in Stowe county and have no children.
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Boxing Card Highlights From 1957 Regional Matches
A string of local boxing results shows contenders rewarded with points and knockouts. Notable bouts include a Los Angeles decision win by a young outpointing challenger and fights in Pittsburgh Hartford Portland and Anasey City with several fighters listed by weight and location.
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Terry Young
Joe Torres
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Ont
Hartford
Conn
Willie
Pep
Portland
Willie Haxan
Haverhill
Wadell
Washington
Springfield
Anasey City
Jose Domingo Bova
Puerto Rico
Red Peppers Cold Take on Cedar Rapids Park Training
The St Paul American Association baseball club cannot train in Cedar Rapids this spring after the school board denied Hill park use. The board cites cost to repair the dilapidated park and potential student distraction. Authors urge community support and better presentation to secure a three week training site with local economic benefits.
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American Association
Cedar Rapids
Hill Park
Board of Education
Roosevelt High School
Park repair costs and Chicago basketball fate discussed
The article notes park repair costs tied to sponsors and a board debate over using the facility for St. Paul. It questions Chicago U's basketball future after a heavy loss to Illinois while recalling wartime selective service quirks and Leo Durocher.
Bulldogs Rout Grinnell 51 33 on Drake Floor
Drake Bulldogs finish with eight wins nine losses after a 51 33 victory over Grinnell on their home court. The team trailed 19 20 at halftime before a strong second half effort. Joe Sam led with 13 points while Gene Ollrich added a standout performance. Hart paced Grinnell with 10 points.
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Drake Bulldogs
Grinnell
Drake
Bulldogs
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Nevada
Gene Ollrich
Joe Sam
Ollrrich
Hart
Armstrong Comeback Cut Short by Joyce
In Los Angeles Willie Joyce of Gary Indiana outboxed Henry Armstrong for 10 rounds at the Olympic Auditorium. Joyce pressed forward with speed and accuracy, piling up points to deliver Armstrong a crushing setback in his comeback bid for the lightweight title. Spectators at the packed venue witnessed Armstrong’s fourth loss in 16 fights of a remarkable late-career surge.
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Willie Joyce
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Hawkeye Cagers Ninth in Big Ten
Iowa finishes a hectic season ninth in the Big Ten with three wins and nine defeats. Key players depart for military service as Chuck Aknes Tommy Chapman Theron Thomson and Gene Nesmith leave the squad. High scorer with 229 points in 17 games, 161 in 12 conference contests.
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Pops Harrison
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Fighting Forces
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Tommy” Thomson
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Tom Chapmans
Big Ten
Wally Moses Expresses Wish To Return To White Sox
CHICAGO AP Wally Moses, 31, the last regular outfielder with the White Sox, told reporters in Philadelphia he would like to play for the Athletics rather than the White Sox this season. Harry Grabiner, Sox vice president, said Moses is needed by Chicago and that no Athletics trade offers are acceptable. If he plays, it will be with the White Sox.
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Jimmy Foxx Plans to Quit Baseball
Jimmy Foxx, an oil firm salesman in New York, said in Boston on Wednesday he plans to retire from baseball. He has not yet informed the Chicago Cubs but expects to do so soon.
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Jimmy Foxx
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Illinois Wins All Big Ten Honors With Four Aces on Team
Illinois dominates the All Big Ten selection as four players Andy Phillip Art Mathisen Jack Smiley and Gene Vance earn spots on the first team. Northwestern and Wisconsin provide key backups Otto Graham joins Ken Menke on the second unit while Ralph Hamilton Ward Williams Johnny Kotz Ed Ehlers and Russ Wendland fill the rest of the roster. Illinois finished 12-0 in the Big Ten and set scoring records while Phillip starred with a 255 point season.
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Art Mathisen
Jack Smiley
Gene Vance
Ken Menke
Menke
Mencke
Otto Graham
Northwestern
Wildcats
Indiana
Illinois
Ralph Hamilton
Ward Willams
Johnny Kotz
Wisconsin
Ed Ehlers
Purdue
Russ Wendland
Graham
Lighters and Speeder win in cage league action
Link Belts Speeder defeated La Plant Choate 31 to 17 with John Sebern scoring 15 and Colin adding 10 in the first half. Light Company beat Wilson 45 to 29 as Vern Hendryx and Watson led with 12 each. Fowler led all scorers with 18 points. Wednesday schedule lists Iowa Manufacturing vs Penick and Ford and Quaker Oats vs Collins Radio.
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Speeder
LaPlant Choate
John Sebern
Colin
Martin
Gross
Light Company
Wilson and Company
Pie Traynor Leaves Pirates After 23 Years
Harold Pie Traynor, famed third baseman and longtime Pirates figure, ends a 23 year association as player manager and scout. Vice president Sam Watters says Traynor likely disconnected himself after receiving offers last December and has since not communicated with club officials.
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Traynor
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh
Sam Watters
Pirates
Pie
Watters
Unclear College Basketball Scores From AP Summary
Ambiguous list of basketball results from the Associated Press includes scattered team scores such as Manhattan 55 Rutgers 41 and Western Michigan 72 Wayne 2, with many garbled names and places. The snippet lacks a coherent narrative, presenting a fragmented scoreboard batch rather than a single game report.
Templeton Named Coach For USF Track Team
Robert Lyman Dink Templeton, former Stanford track coach and mentor to Olympic stars, will coach the University of San Francisco track and field athletes for the coming season, announced the USF board of athletic control on Wednesday.
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INS
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Stanford
University of San Francisco
USF Board of Athletic Control
Dodgers eye cash and players for Dahlgren trade
Judge Landis blocked a Dahlgren sale to Indianapolis and now New York Giants and Philadelphia Phillies bid. Branch Rickey says the Dodgers will require cash plus a ball player in any deal, with Dahlgren eager to be traded and Leo Durocher's removal fueling tensions.
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Giants
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Volga City Wins Thriller In Triple Overtime
In Volga City, Arlington fell short 34 to 32 after three overtimes. Biedermann and Lamphier each scored 12 for Volga City, with Lamphier and Lieder among the standout performers as Vatra City details appear in the box.
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Biedermann
Lamphier
Vatra City
Lieder
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Arlington Harkins
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