Hawkeye five spark Iowa U basketball to best record in decade
Five players known as Unknowns shocked Big Ten with Iowa U. posting its finest season in more than ten years. Freshmen Dan ner Spencer Ives joined transfers Postels and Herwig to form a standout lineup coached by Pops Harrison. The team led the conference in scoring with two top scorers and boasted a stellar defense as they racked up a strong record.
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Iowa City
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Franklin and Martelle Win In Tourney Summary
In the sectional tournament at Franklin Saturday night Martelle edged Springville 28 to 18 in the B division after Peet scored 19 points. Martelle led 14 14 at halftime on six of seven free throws, while Springville’s offense struggled from the line. In the A contest Roosevelt bounced back to defeat the Roughriders 40 to 9 as Franklin controlled play and Roosevelt pressed.
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Urban sports roundup from Cedar Rapids era travels
Urban reports busy work keeping him in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City circles, noting friends like Tommy Farmer, Bill Welp, Tait and Rollie Williams. regional items include politics, school board races, police training, ration tokens, and war service notes from Coe College, the Golden Gloves, and local sports icons.
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Urban
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Iowa U
Tommy Farmer and Co
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Sioux City
Eddie Anderson
Iowa
Herb Killian
Bill Welp
Tait
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Spotsy Bender
Rollie Williams
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Loyal Meek
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George Kosek
Margaret Krumholtz
Lou Locatell
Arthur Norman
Harmon Taylor
E. F. Moorman
R. F. Taft
Reg Figge
Keith L. Benner
Cedar Rapids
Bill Dorolly
Walker
Anamosa
L. J. Womachka
Reformatory
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Share Is Lost in Last Minute Title
Iowa City reports Northwestern edged Iowa 42 41 in a dramatic Big Ten showdown. The Hawkeyes fought from a seven point deficit with five minutes left but fell short as Northwestern secured the win amid a tense finish.
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Iowa City
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Illinois Five Too Much for Gophers, 53-27
Illinois defeated Minnesota 53 to 27 in Champaign in the final Big Ten game for both teams. Stan Patrick led Illinois with 19 points as the Illini claim fifth conference win and tie Michigan for sixth place. Minnesota finishes 2-10 in the league, tied with Indiana for eighth.
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Army Beats Navy to Finish Season Undefeated
WEST POINT N Y UP Army's basketball team defeated Navy 47 to 40 to end the season undefeated. The Cadets completed a flawless year for the second time in academy history, building an 18 to 11 lead at Le Ball and maintaining pressure through the second period.
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Hoosiers Upset Purdue 51 45 in Tight Rivalry
Indiana ends a rough season with a 51 45 upset of Purdue in Bloomington, led by Dick Peed's 11 and Gene Faris late layins. Purdue drops to eight wins four losses. Indiana improves to two wins ten losses.
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Iowa's Sizzle Kids Still Champs to Iowa Followers
Iowa's basketball team, the so called sizzle kids, suffer a one point loss to Northwestern ending a share of the Big Ten title. Freshman guard Jack Spencer, forward Dave Danner and Ned Postels are noted among the disappointed players as Coach Pops Harrison consoles the squad.
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Women's City Pin Meet Continues at Lincoln Alleys
The annual women's city bowling tournament resumes this afternoon at Lincoln Alleys after the team event concluded last Sunday. Doubles and singles are scheduled today with the meet wrapping up on Sunday, March 12.
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Hanford Post Screens 1943 World Series Pictures
Hanford post of the American Legion will show motion pictures of the 1943 World Series at its March 14 meeting. Ed Weepie arranged the screening. The New York Yankees defeated the St. Louis Cardinals. The program begins at 8 p.m.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Iowa Hawks Narrow Big Ten Title Bid With Dramatic Finish
Iowa high in a crowded Big Ten race rode a comeback against Northwestern, then stalled late to a 42-41 finish. Jack Spencer missed a final shot as Northwestern survived a frantic stretch, keeping alive a Cinderella season for unheralded Hawkeyes.
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Badgers Beat Chicago 74 to 46 to Close Big Ten Schedule
Wisconsin rolled past Chicago 74 46 in a Big Ten finale paced by Ray Patterson's 27 points. Illinois led Minnesota 29 18 at halftime as Stan Patrick scored 18 for Illinois and Walt Kirk added 14.
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Northwestern Defeats Concordia in Baffling Scores
Readable score snippets show Northwestern 42 and Concordia Seminary 62 in a rough compilation. Other lines mention Concordia River Forest 59 and Concordia Milwaukee 52 with Indiana listed at 51 and Missouri at 38 in unclear contexts.
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