Elkader Wins as Ambrose Edges Indians in Playoff Semis
Elkader and Ambrose won semifinal games Thursday night to reach a Saturday showdown for a state finals berth in Des Moines. Dubuque’s tall lineup shut out Independence 41 to 30 on its home court, while Elkader needed two overtimes to defeat Winthrop 61 to 59 in Manchester. Milt Kramer scored a key free throw and field goal in the second OT to push Elkader ahead.
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Substate semifinals and finals notes from Iowa cities
Iowa City and surrounding towns produced dramatic substate results with overtime and late rallies. St Ambrose edged Marion 50 48 with Gene Duffy delivering the final gun basket, while St Marys of Iowa City survived Wheatland 66 64 in OT to reach the Saturday final at 7 p m. Iowa City rolled past What Cheer 64 46, and other area scores included Ottumwa 70 Mt Ayr 55 and Elkader 61 Winthrop 59 in doubles.
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Cedar Rapids Raiders eye 25 homers for Ray Perry
AY PERRY, the new Cedar Rapids Raiders skip, predicts 25 home runs in the Three-I league this season. He explains his confidence in Brooklyn's system and a potential major league future, while the Dodgers may send young talent to boost the club. Perry’s drive aims to draw fans as trainer Jim Meaghan keeps him busy in Florida.
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Wednesday Night Fights Switch to ABC Network
New York AP reports the agency and sponsor of national Wednesday boxing bouts will move from CBS to ABC starting June 1. The first bout on the new network will be a championship match.
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Four Major Victories Loom For Hawkeyes In Big NCAA Push
Evans ton Illinois tonight Iowa faces Penn State in a key NCAA bid test as they seek a four game run for the national title. The Hawkeyes, led by Deacon Davis Carl Cain Bill Logan Bill Seaberg Sharm Scheuerman, hope to beat Penn State and advance to face Kentucky Marquette winner for a shot at Kansas City March 18 19. Penn State features Jesse Arnelle 6 5 center and an 18 8 record as a seasoned tournament squad.
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Kniel Named Valley High Boys Basketball Coach
DES MOINES AP Bill Kniel of Gilman was hired Thursday as the boys basketball coach for Valley High of West Des Moines. Gordon Stainbrook was promoted to head football coach at Valley.
Smith captures 126-pound Golden Gloves title in Chicago
Cedar Rapids boxer Harry Smith, an air force fighter from New York City, won the 126 pound title in the Chicago Golden Gloves semifinals and finals before 17,886 fans at Chicago Stadium. Teammate Manny Davis reached the final but lost in a close decision. Cedar Rapids placed two in the finals for the first time, with St Louis taking the team crown and Kansas City following. An earlier disqualification of Cedar Rapids middleweight Elwood Thornton affected the team score.
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Smith Battles White in Championship Bout for Title
The champion Smitty, a confident southpaw from New York, fought William White of St. Louis in a rugged final. He faced the finalist who advanced without a semifinal, matching early tempo as he pressed for a decisive win.
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All-State Iowa Girls Basketball Team Named
Forty eight top players across Iowa were chosen for four all-state teams by the Iowa Daily Press Association. Garnaville’s Sandra Fiete led the list as top vote getter, breaking the state career scoring record with about 4,850 points. Also named were Frances Ferring of Sacred Heart, Eleanor Licht of Lowden, and Jean Overbeck of Monona among others reflecting strong Gazette-area representation.
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