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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1956

Page

4

Garrison Meets Maynard In Iowa Girls Title Showdown

Maynard faces Garrison in the 8 p.m. Iowa girls basketball final after both teams won semifinal games. Maynard defeated Grafton 57-54 in a tense finish while Garrison rolled past Eldora 67-53 led by Sylvia Froning and Ann Arrensberg.

Jack Ogden Gazette Des Moines Iowa Maynard Garrison Ben Corbett Garrison Girls Eldora Grafton Mel Kupferschmid Ben Hesnine Raf Ton Ynard Carolyn Nicholson Sondra Miller Sylva Froning

Ottumwa Beats Franklin 66-61 in Regular-Season Finale

Ottumwa high school eked past Cedar Rapids Franklin 66-61 to close its regular schedule. Don Skinner led Ottumwa with 18 points, Roger Helm added 15, and Steve Benz sparked a strong start in his first game. Franklin ends 16-6. Ottumwa 18-6 heading into district tournament.

Gaz Ottumwa Ottumwa High School Cedar Rapids Franklin Ottumwa Bulldogs Bolts Steve Benz Denny Meyers Skinner Roger Helm Skinner Tousey Krieger Bennett Helm Schultz Johnson Luke Benz Winstom Meyers Grooms Heard Brown Bright Staebler Beshaw O' Venator Willams Peterson Williams Ee Ae Totes Franklin Eeren Aaron Hibbs Charles Pyter Leon Arees Stonx City Central Burlington Dubeane Davenport Muscatee Reokuk Iowa City New Mikicsatel Chicase

Maynard narrowly tops Grafton as Henniges shines

Virginia Henniges, a lanky freshman and No. 3 forward for Maynard, sinks two free throws with nine seconds left to seal a 57-54 win over previously unbeaten Grafton. Teammates and coach praise her calm nerve, while Ben Corbett's Garrison squad rues missed calls and battles through his semifinal win.

Grafton Maxine Trenton Glenda Nicholson Glenda Maynard Buechele Dorothy Fish Dorothy Henniges ES Moines Virginia Henniges Blue Devils Maynard Fangs Carolyn Nicholson Grenda Fayette County Mel Kupferschmid Garrison Ben Corbett Ben Corbett

Stevens Returns to Lead Iowa at Big Ten Indoor Meet

East Lansing report says Iowa's dark horse Hawkeyes rose to third place in the Big Ten indoor track qualifiers as co-captain Les Stevens, a Lovilla senior sidelined by illness, rejoined the team. Stevens flew in after a Friday night improvement and was expected to compete in high jump and low hurdles while Indiana and Michigan led with 10 points each. Greg Bell of Indiana set a conference broad jump record at 24 feet 11 1/8 inches.

East Lansing Mich Iowa Hawkeyes Les Stevens Stevens Lovilla Doyle Allsup Michigan Indiana Greg Bell Bell Jewell Dailey Purdue

Illinois Heads For Gym Title In Big Ten Meet

Champaign Ill. Illinois looked set to win its seventh straight Big Ten gymnastics title after piling up 25 points in prelims and qualifying 22 into Saturday's final. Michigan and others trailed with 11 ½ and 10 ¼ points as Illinois led with two Brooklyn sophomores finishing 1 2 in the all round.

Maynard Grafton Blue Devils Glende Nicholson Champaign

Fight Result at Madison Square Garden in New York

Carmelo Costa defeats Bracula sitigerates Baby Vasque at Madison Square Garden in a notable boxing show, score and round details not fully clear from the fragment.

New York Madison Square Garden Carmelo Costa Bracula Baby Vasque

Osage Leads Devils In Prep Mat Tourney

Osage moved into the Iowa high school wrestling tournament semifinals atop a tight team race. With 13 of 14 wins in Friday rounds, Osage had six semifinalists, tied with Davenport for 14 points, while Cresco, West Waterloo, Britt, and Town Falls followed. Cedar Rapids had one finalist, Anton Zacek, at 127 pounds, as the meet advanced to Saturday finals.

Cedar Falls—Osage Osage Davenport Cresco West Waterloo Britt Town Falls East Waterloo Iowa Falls Cedar Rapids Anton Zacek Wilson Rex Grayhill Audubon Jeri Damro Charles City

Wake Forest-North Carolina State semifinal in ACC tourney tense finish

Wake Forest edged North Carolina State 91 77 in the ACC semifinal with Duke losing to Furman 74 54. Other results include Washington-Lee 54 and several Mountain and Midwest tourney games with Pepperdine 40 over San Francisco 68 and Illinois NAIA playoffs action noted.

Iowa State Rally Boosts Iowa Ahead of Big Ten Clash

Iowa City held what appeared to be its first campus pep rally on Friday as Iowa State basketball coach Bucky O'Connor received a telegram from the Iowa squad. A 500-strong crowd gathered for the prelude to Saturday's nationally televised Iowa versus Illinois game, giving the city a football-day feel. O'Connor called the telegram a swell gesture.

Iowa City State University of Iowa Bucky O’connor Iowa State Iowa Illinois O’connor

Carleton and Knox Lead in Midwest Conference Swim Finals

Carleton and Knox qualified seven finalists each at the Midwest conference meet in Vernon Friday with Grinnell, Monmouth, Lawrence, and St. Olaf earning multiple points. Grinnell and St. Olaf led in team points after Friday’s events with two each while individuals such as Denonwrence Harmon Henkie Mayberry Simmons and Atoc Curran posted top times and place efforts across backstroke freestyle and distance events.

MT. Vernon Carleton Knox Grinnell Monmouth Lawrence St. Olaf Rolf Denonwrence Jud Harmon Bob Henkie Paris Skip Cook Casie Tom Ulzbach Wspnes Henna Blaufuas Carieton Bob Ter Sdonmou John” “Curran St. Ouch Judrmon Gordon Otter Richter Joe Stubbstein Ted Been Vic Longman Jim Roberts Bill Simmons Hills Simmons

Fleck fires five under par 67 in Baton Rouge Open

Jack Fleck of aes shot five under par 67 to tie a course record at Baton Rouge Open, matching a 31 on the first nine. Despite the round, his four over 76 Thursday kept him from top 20 as George Bayer and Jimmy DeMaret led with 137 after two rounds.

Fleck Baton Rouge Baton Rouge Jack Fleck Aes George Bayer Jimmy Demaret

ABC Starts Bowling Tourney With 31 000 Pinmen Competing

More than 31 000 bowlers from 40 states Alaska Finland Saudi Arabia and Canada gather in Rochester New York for the 53rd American Bowling Congress tournament with prize money totaling 403 613.

ABC Rochester N. Y INS Alaska Finland Saudi Arabia Canada

Santee Feud Resumes Over Ward Santee at Madison Square Garden

The AAU battles Wes Santee through courts to block his lifetime suspension as Star Miler faces a key Madison Square Garden meet. Other Columbian Mile entrants Fred Dwyer Ron Delany Jim Bailey George King and Jim Doulin watch, while AAU leader Dan Ferris warns that any athlete racing Santee risks standing.

New York Amateur Athletic Union Wes Santee Knights of Columbus AAU New York State Supreme Court Santee Madison Square Garden Fred Dwyer East Orange N. J Ron Delany Villanova Jim Bailey Oregon George King New York University Jim Doulin Manhattan Justice McNally Dan Ferris

Ohio State leads Big Ten swimming trials with eight qualifiers

Lafayette Indiana report notes Ohio State defending champions lead the Big Ten trials with eight men and a 400-yard free relay team, totaling 45 points to Michigan 30, Iowa and Indiana tied for third at 24. Mike Delaney of Michigan set the meet’s first record by winning the 200-yard butterfly in 2 minutes 15 seconds, breaking Burwell Jones’ mark from last year. Seven finals remain Saturday night.

Lafayette Ind Ohio State Buckeyes Michigan Iowa Indiana Mike Delaney Burwell Jones

Cornell Matmen Lead in Tourney Midwest Wrestling Meet

NORTHFIELD Minnesota Cornell led the Midwest conference wrestling meet after day one as seven Rams qualified for Saturday's semifinals. Coe trailed with eight points and St Olaf had six as the semifinal rounds were set for Saturday afternoon followed by finals Saturday night.

Northfield Minn Cornell Rams Coe St. Olaf

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Garrisons Elders Ve. Grafton Ve. Garrison Fayette County Queens Ian Armstrong New Sharon Harriett Taylor Rochette Gaylene Delores Selk Barbara Beyer Jeanine Hagen Armstrong Sylvia Froning Ruth Ann Buechelle Ann Arrensberg Rockettes Pat MacNerthy Arrensberg Bulldog Don Skinner Fresh Henniges Jan Armstrong Rosemary Melichar Finchford Jane Peterson Fairview Nancy Smith Carlisle Ruth Wallestad Somers Joyce Wiltse Frederika Ann Siver Martelle Wayne Cooley Girls’ Athletic Union Girls Bill Holstrom Clarence Iowa City Boys Norman Doc Paul London Kirkwood Clarence Supt N. R. Johnson Lowden Eleanore Licht Eleanore Wisconsin Northwestern Minnesota State Murray Keatinge Robin Varian Gaylord Nsiow Michigan State Bob Lawson Bob Dintelmann Pete Gray Keatinge Hurdies Jack Mathews Ken Toye Tom Campbell Joe Savold Oge Iron State Abe Woodson Snopes Ree Don Werd Indians Gastonia Finch Calfes Dane Tom Ecker Dick Foldin Ailard B Brown Michiga Greg Bell Iedianey Oe Hoffman Kempton Ed Ham Brackham Bob Rudesil Tigen Brown Caeser Smith Ow Laird Sloan Cnopsen Pera Porthwestern Dot Matheson Bem Smith Sone Reason Lee Ohto State Philos Norm Jackson Ohio Yar Ron Murray Keatinowa Bob. Uichtelman Ed Weeler Big Ten Ris Rthwesterm Ohie State Purdue Simeaste Wiscomein Devils By Don Ingels Gazette Reporter Dave Waldron Earl Wims Roosevelt Jerry Walker Bob Laughlin McKinley Bob Hain Don Carey Dennis Fredericks Fort Dodge Dee Brainerd Joe Fox Jerry Bucher C.R. Franklin Jim Severelen August Perez C.R. McKinley Jim Pike D.M. North Tom Green Oelwein Ees Ron Isaacson Charles C.R. Wilson Jim McGee C.B. Lincoln Wayne Wilson Richard Foens C.R. Roosevelt LeRoy Albertson Jim Klepfer Cedar Waldron Joe Severson Clarion Harold Comiskey Wims Bob Wood Cedar Alls Bob Bainter Ron Kelly Norman Luloff Jesup Jerry Walke Jack Don Webster A Walker Hein Opgegg Bill ~McNeil Pralin Ken Heleey DM. Tech Jerry C. Gordon Loy Gary Warner Carlyn Rix Cedar Falls Dee Imne Gary Ites Loy Jeri Damre Speree City Dick Nauman Cresto Antony R. Wilson Rex Croze Shee Herb B. Tincoin Bill Moore C. R Franklin Zacek Damro Bob Jones Levi Salzbrenner C. Kin Lnogon Mike Narvis Jack Wulgr Waverty Lonnie Wieand C_Rilgon Ken O’kada John Vest C. B. Jefferson Jones Simpson O'Rada Alvin. Albertsen Dickangie Traer Erom Ruska Carl Davig meeKinley Ussell Hartwig Wayne Oliver C. R. Wilson Seconit Hruska Albertsen Hartwig Bill Kenney C PF Teachers Dick Gates Roger Hilde N. C. R. McKinley Gale Lane B. Jefferson Bob Wail Jan Christen Menesh Heelson Ringabon Gary Rol Wila B.wile Roger Trotter Phil Montgomery Dave Hansen Wayne Burnikel Crese Lyna Iscarua Averty Gordon Jones C. Rapayy Duane Wore On Dec Joe Kopriva Leese Qia Rue Meean Joe Wisinovsky Bob ‘Duvall Newampton Don Hilly Manchester Ruehlow Lowa Fells Ain Ravenport Ik Mutler Lein Dennis ES Bob Yitoneve St. Bonaventure Rneli Pennsylvania Yracuse Rhode Is Sieray Alabama Auburn Tulane Louisians State Midwest John “Carroll Wrenee Thomas Braenee Far West San Francisee Pepperdine ROLA California Ashington Losvete Tena Sestpern Cal Speokee Enendree Ed Corrigan Charles P. Grimes James B. M. McNally Big Ten Swimming Indiana Mich Tllinois Cure Cornell Matmen Midwest Wrestling Souurmgel Cissicnes Dave Albright Bob Brooks Stefion
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