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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1945

Page

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Iowa Wins Big Ten Title in Hard Fought Victory

Iowa captures undisputed Big Ten basketball crown with a 43 to 37 win over Illinois in front of a 14 400 crowd at Iowa City. The Hawks led by 12 at halftime and held on despite Illinois second half rallies, finishing the season 17 3 in all and 11 1 in the conference.

George Gable McKinley High Iowa U Big George Italy Tait Special Services Red Cross Gable Jack Duree Golden Glover Iowa City Duree APO Coggan S. C Cedar Rapids Marion Greyhounds Department The GI Gazette al Couppee Navy Iowa Iron Men Couppee Norman Okla Hebrides Munda Bougainville Georgia Muscatine City High Ottumwa Atlantic Clinton Waverly Elkader Ed McKeever Notre Dame Hawks Wisconsin Iowa Illinois Big Ten

Iowa and Iowa State Sweep Big Ten and Big Six Titles

Iowa University Hawkeyes claim Western Conference title by beating Illinois at Iowa City, while Iowa State Cyclones top the Big Six after defeating Kansas 61-29 at Ames. The season marks the first time both state teams hold dual conference crowns. Notables include Hawkeyes Dick Ives and Murray Wier and Cyclones Ted Chamberlain and Louis Menze.

America Iowa University of Iowa Hawkeyes Illinois Iowa City Iowa State College Cyclones Kansas University Ames Iowa University Dick Ives Herbert Wilkinson Murray Wier Jack Spencer Ned Postels Clayton Wilkinson Popsy Harrison Iowa State Ted Chamberlain Louis Menze Cyclone Hawkeyes Iowa Staters Kansas Jayhawkers

Hazleton Wins Extra Period Game in District Play

Hazleton edged Stanley 44-42 in overtime to claim the Class B title at Oelwein while Independence barely defeated Oelwein 26-25 for the Class A crown. St Mary's Iowa City, Kalona, Keystone, Lisbon, and Coggon posted regional wins as sectional finals produced few upsets. Harmer led Hazleton with 22 points. Springville beat Atkins 35-33 in the B title game.

Iowa Prep Hazleton Oelwein Stanley Independence Cesan Kalona St. Pat’s Elkader Strawberry Point Manchester Keystone Chelsea Belle Plaine Lisbon Solon Coggon Anamosa Harmer Springville Atkins

Army Defeats Navy 50-48 to Claim Eastern Title

Army's fast-breaking basketball team edged Navy 50-48 in Dahlgren hall to capture the mythical Eastern collegiate championship. The Cadets extended a four-game run over the Middies and improved to 14 wins in a 15-game season before a 5,000-strong capacity crowd. The meeting was the 22nd between the service academies, Army now 13-9 in the series on the court.

Annapolis Army Navy Dahlgren Hall Cadets

Hawkeyes Clinch First undisputed Big Ten Title in Thriller

Iowa clinched the Big Ten championship with a 43 to 37 win over Illinois as players and fans flooded the arena for autographs. Coach Pops Harrison praised the team, while star Murray Wier called it the happiest moment of his life and teammates reflected on rebounds and defense.

Glenn Devine Jack North Des Moines North Jack Spencer Pops Harrison Dick Ives Postels Clayt Purdue Iowa Murray Wier Dave Danner

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