Sub-state high school basketball opens with eight games
The AP reports the sub-state tournament begins tonight with eight first round games across classes A and B. Ames meets Des Moines Tech as Little Cyclones chase a 19th straight win while Ev Coch rane leads Tech. Other matchups include Atlantic Creston at Atlantic and Burlington Fairfield at Ottumwa with games scheduled across Iowa venues.
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Charles Dominates Bivins In Cleveland Knockout
Ezzard Charles with a 170 percent display knocks out Jimmy Bivins in Cleveland as Billy Arnold and Joey Falco win by knockout. The card also features Jack Spider Webb and Babe Breese decision appearances in Philadelphia and Scranton with Nunzio Ferraro stopping Joe Murphy in Pennsylvania.
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World Pro Basketball Entry Rise to Nine Teams
Chicago officials announce the ninth annual world's pro basketball tournament has nine entries with Baltimore Bullets and Indianapolis Kautsky's joining in. The opening game is set for April 5 at Chicago Stadium.
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Referee Faces Triple Threat In Cedar Rapids Rassle Royal
Referee Bob Jessen faces a tough night at Memorial Coliseum with six wrestlers Conley Jensen Feroni Fenelon Knutson Hacker. The six will clash in a chaotic bout before a one fall 60 minute final to crown the champion. Hacker makes Cedar Rapids debut. tickets sold at Tony's Grill in Second Avenue SE.
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U S Golden Glovers To Box Europe's Best
International Golden Gloves returns to Chicago Stadium on May 28 with a U S team facing Europe’s champions from Dublin in an elimination tournament held May 12 to 17.
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Bozeman Takes Second in Three-Cushion Meet
Chicago report says Jay Bozeman of Vallejo California edged past John Fitzpatrick of Los Angeles 50 to 37 in 52 innings to claim second place in the 1947 world championship three cushion tourney He stays within half a game of leader Willie Hoppe who has four wins and no defeats in the event.
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Paris Sentencing Postponed To April 7
Alvin J. Paris the Broadway actor convicted of attempting to bribe two New York Giants football stars had his sentencing postponed on Monday to April 7 in New York.
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Illini postwar sports surge nets three Big Nine titles
The Illinois program has thrived after a wartime overhaul under leaders like Ray Eliot and Doug Mills. Illinois leads in football wrestling and indoor track with strong showings in outdoor track and baseball, while Drake and Drake’s leaders are praised for bold postwar changes. Iowa State, Grinnell face uncertain futures as prep talent concentrates at strong programs.
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Iowa City produced many Olympic trackmen across early teams
Nine University of Iowa athletes earned spots on American Olympic teams in 1924 1928 and 1932 highlighting Iowa City’s prominence in early U S track.
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Marty Marks Up 31 Points In Opening NAIB Game
In Kansas City the opening NAIB tournament game saw Minnesota State Teachers beat Loras 71 63 as Mickey Marty of Loras scored 31 points including 14 baskets and 3 free throws. Hank Epp led the Teachers with 26 points. Minnesota State led 37 33 at halftime and Loras faded late.
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Locke Enters Masters At Augusta Ga
Bobby Locke of Johannesburg, a South African golfer, was added to the Masters field in Augusta on Tuesday. The entry marks another notable addition as he competes for the green jacket.
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