Schlundt Sets Nine Big Ten Cage Marks
Don Schlundt of Indiana broke nine Big Ten records in his final college game against Ohio State, including a new conference mark with 25 free throws and a 47-point scoring spree. He led Indiana to the season’s top individual total of 369 points, surpassing Gatemerker and Heermann, as Illinois topped the conference in team scoring and Minnesota led defense.
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Chicago
Don Klundt
Indiana
Ohio State
Seaon
Dick Gatemaker
Minnesota
Frank ‘Ehmann
Northwestern
Michigan State
Alerrari
Big Ten
Illinois
Iowa
Marengo Davies Team in Victory
The Davies Feed team of Marengo defeated Meridiths of Des Moines 69 to 40 in a girls game, Joanne Hartz scored 20 and former Oxford stars Leanne Mahoney and Joanne Wagner added 14 each. Lois Schroeder led Des Moines with 25. The Davies squad seeks a next week opponent and asks teams to contact Bill Spurrier.
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Marengo
Davies
Meridith’s
Des Moines
Bill Spurrier
Joanne Hartz
Oxford
Leanne Mahoney
Joanne Wagner
Lois Schroeder
James Jennings Signs With Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers announce the signing of James Jennings, an end from the University of Missouri, on Wednesday. Officials said the new recruit joins the squad to boost their receiving and defensive options.
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Green Bay
Wis
James Jennings
University of Missouri
Green Bay Packers
Need More Space for Rookies Says Feller
Veteran pitcher Bob Feller urges two practice fields at major league spring camps and a March 1 start date. He argues many rookies clutter camps, hindering regulars, and supports opening minor league camps earlier. Feller, in his 17th Indians season, plans a gradual buildup and stresses time to prepare for exhibitions and finances.
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Murray Sinclair
Tucson
Ariz
Bob Feller
Cleveland Indians
Feller
Indians
al Lopez
Busch Blames Front Office for Cards' Failures
St Louis owner August A Busch Jr. faulted the front office for last season's Cardinals woes and signaled changes if the club fails to finish in the first division in 1955. He defended manager Eddie Stanky but said pitching was the core issue and noted new players and a costly relief addition.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
A.busch, Jr
St. Louis Cardinals
Eddie Stanky
Stanky
Cardinals
Busch
Frank Smith
Cincinnati Redlegs
Ray Jablonski
Gerry Staley
Spivey to Play for Generals in TV Tilt With Globe Trotters
CHICAGO. Bill Spivey former Kentucky center will rejoin the Washington Generals for their televised game with the Harlem Globe Trotters on Saturday after a Wednesday announcement.
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Chicago
Bill Spivey
Kentucky
Washington Generals
Harlem Globe Trotters
Cornell Cagers Honor Galloway And Brubaker
Cornell's Midwest champions name two seniors Jim Galloway and Dick Brubaker as honorary co captains and select first and second all opponent teams. Grinnell Carleton and St Thomas each place players on both squads as others named.
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Vernon
Dick Brubaker
Cornell
Brubaker
Gil Wilson
MT. Vernon
Jim Galloway
Sterling
Ill
Prophetstown
Galloway
Grinnell
Carleton
St. Thomas
Minn
Fir
Wenn Musser Grin Hea
E Pigg
Lown Eechers
Ted Hall
St. Thomak
Princeton Wins Playoff in Ivy Meet and Regional Clash
Princeton clinched the Ivy League title and an automatic NCAA berth with an 86-69 playoff win over Columbia in New Brunswick. The Tigers face defending champ LaSalle in Philadelphia Friday as the regional round begins, with eight first-round eliminations already done and a 16-team field narrowing to four for Kansas City semifinals.
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Tigers
Princeton
LaSalle
Philadelphia
Columbia
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Ore
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Marquette
Kentucky
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Iowa
Bradley
Southern Methodist
Colorado
Tulsa
Seattle
Oregon State
San Francisco
Utah
NAIA Tourney Second Round Scores in Kansas City
College basketball results from the NAIA and other leagues include Western Illinois 86 over Kirksville 85 and Beloit 110 over Florida State 88 in Kansas City Second Round. Also present are East Texas 94 over S W Kansas 78 and Neb Wesleyan 69. Steubenville 90 over La Tech 65. Pro scores list Rochester 100 over Syracuse 97 and Philadelphia 162 over Minneapolis 89.
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Beloit
Florida State
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aerson-Brendaus
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Moberly
Howard County
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Texas
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Fla
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Minneapolis
Woolpert Named UP Coach of the Year 1954-55
New York United Press selects Phil Woolpert of the University of San Francisco as coach of the year for the 1954-55 season. He led the Dons from a backyard squad to the nation's No. 1 team, garnering 140 votes in a 265-member poll. Adolph Rupp finishes second with 28 votes. Dudley Moore places third with 14.
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New York
Phil Woolpert
University of San Francisco
United Press
Dons
United Press All-America
Woolpert
San Francisco
Adolph
Rupp
Kentucky
Dudley Moore
Duquesne
Romack and McMillen Master Florida East Coast match play
In St Augustine Florida Barbara Romack the national amateur champion and Marjorie Lindsay McMillen the tournament co medalist won their first round matches in the Florida East Coast Women's Golf tournament. Each shot three under par to lead the championship flight into the next rounds.
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ST. Augustine
Fla
Barbara Romack
Marjorie Lindsay McMillen
Miss Romack
Sacramento
McMillen
Girls' All-State Out on Friday
DES MOINES IDPA announces the 1955 Iowa girls all-state basketball teams to be revealed Friday in Des Moines and 38 other papers. Over 1,900 coaches officials and writers voted. nominations emphasize season play over state finals. Four all-state teams will be named plus honorable mention list including prior year players such as Sandra Fiete Jo anne Meier Verna Leckband Fran Ferring Nancy Burggraaf Rae Jean Sheda Janice Armstrong Carolyn Olson and Kay Davis.
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Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa Daily Press Association
Sandra Fiete
Garnavillo
Joanne Meier
Verna Leckband
Holstein
Fran Ferring
Sacred Heart of
Cornell in Chicago U Track Field
Cornell's track team heads to the Chicago university invitational for its fourth indoor meet. The Ram squad excels in field events and hurdles with Jim Galloway defending his broad jump title against teammates Valett and Zimmerman. Jerrie Moore and Valett have posted strong 60 yard dash times, while Valett and Barnett pace the 70 yard hurdles. Bill Baird challenges Joe Howard in shot put as sprint medley and two mile relays look strongest for honors.
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Cornell
Chicago University
Ram
Jim Galloway
Sterling
Ill
Bryan Valett
LaSalle
Fred Zimmerman
Chicago
Jerrie Moore
Fort Morgan
Colo
Valett
Harold Barnett
Council Bluffs
Bill Baird
Mineral
Til
Joe Howard
Baird
Ahea
Howard
North Central
Moore
Barnett
Bill Hofstetter
Port Byron
Hofstetter
Bernie Carpenter
Chariton
Clark Lupton
Cedar Rapids
Chuck Price
Elmhurst
Becicka Tops Cedar Rapids Public School Scorers
Frank Becicka of McKinley led the Cedar Rapids public school scoring with 269 points and a 15.8 point average across 17 games, aided by 99 field goals and 71 free throws. Dan Wessel of Roosevelt trailed with 257 points and a 15.1 average, followed by Jerry Seaman of Franklin and Roger Helm, as the top 20 scorers span four schools. Roosevelt posted the best season record among public schools at 7-10, Wilson 8-13, McKinley 5-12, and Franklin 6-14.
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McKinley
Cedar Rapids
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Dan Wessel
Roosevelt Center
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Franklin
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Helm
Roosevelt
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Waite
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Eewer
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Svoboda
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Oosevelt
Avis
Havik
Macias Wins Bantam Crown in Cow Palace Rout
Raul Macias of Mexico defeats Chamrern Songkitrat in a one sided bout halted at 2:38 of the 11th round to claim the world bantamweight title as recognized by the National Boxing Association. California does not recognize the title. Fans flood the ring as police struggle to restore order after the stoppage.
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Raul Macias
Mexico
Thailand
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National Boxing Assn
Macias
California
Fred Apostoli
Cow Palace
Collins Radio and Jerabek's Triumph In Cedar Rapids Tourney
Collins Radio and Jerabek's delivered victories Wednesday night as Cedar Rapids city basketball tourney opened. Collins needed two overtimes to edge Dewey-Army 63 61 after a 57 57 tie at regulation. Lynk led Collins with 21 points Rothrock 22 Woods 17 paced Dewey Arny. Jerabek's won by forfeit against Wilson and Company 6 0 as no field goals were scored. Friday schedule features Hall's vs St James at 7 p.m. and Hiawatha vs Sanitary Dairy at 8 15.
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Iowa Wrestlers Fall To Japanese Collegians In Four Losses
IOWA CITY AP The State University of Iowa wrestlers dropped four of seven bouts to a touring Japanese college team. Terry McCann, 123 pounds and last week’s Big Ten champion, was pinned in 4 49 by Katsutoshi Yokoyama. Dick Going, last year’s national 123-pound champion, lost by decision to Shukei Imata. Both matches used Olympic rules.
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State University of Iowa
Terry McCann
Katsutoshi Yokoyama
Dick Going
Shukei Imata
Babe Herman Retires as Yankees Scout
Glendale California AP reports Babe Herman longtime coach and scout for the New York Yankees retiring effective April 1 after a decade with Pittsburgh and the Yankees. He leaves a role as a major league scout and former player noted for slugging prowess.
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Calif
Babe Herman
New York Yankees
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