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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1956

Page

14

Santee Claims Other Stars Could Be Ruled Out

Milwaukee AP Wes Santee argued that at least a half dozen Olympic hopefuls could be barred from competition if called to testify about expenses before the AAU. The Kansas miler, suspended last month for accepting too much money at meets, defended his stance as fans in Milwaukee cheered his victory in a special race boycotted by other hopefuls. Santee noted athletes lose college subsidies once turning pro and must cover travel costs themselves.

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Iowa State Women Bowled After First Tourney Day

Bettendorf Iowa results highlight Evelyn Steffenhagen Cedar Rapids leading class E all events with 1,277 pins. Jacque Brauer Cedar Rapids first tournament 490 in class E singles. Other class leaders include Madison Women's Sportswear Fort Madison in class E team and Reeder Fort Madison in class E doubles with 854.

Bettendorf Evelyn Steffenhagen Cedar Rapids Jacque Brauer cClass B Craft Cochran Waterfoo Kegerettes Farley Oblinger Cleaners Jefferson Madison Fort Madison Evelyne Eicher Waverly Donna Salmon Davenport-Bettendorf Lucille Henkel Lucille Schueller Dubnaue Charlotte Davidson-Marie George Donnachmidt- Cariene Reeder Regina Eshouse Boone Lewy Worthy Nicki Moucoulis Marshalltown Jacaverauer Dorothea Wratt Waterloo Evelyn Pternenhagen Mildred Lust Des Moines Carlene Reeder

Linn Girls Rally to Beat Morris Plan in AAU Opener

Linn County State Bank team of Coggan rallied past Morris Plan of St. Joseph 39 to 36 on opening day, led by Madonna Bohls with 13 points and Kay Mead with 14, to advance to a second round against Omaha Commercial Extension. The Iowa squad trailed early before pulling away in the third quarter.

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Suggs Captures Third Titleholders Crown in Augusta

Little Louise Suggs wins her third Titleholders title in Augusta Georgia edging Patty Berg by one stroke. Suggs earns 900 dollars and Berg 675 after final 18 holes in 74 strokes to finish 302 and 303 respectively. Berg defended her championship from St. Andrews Illinois and both players faced tough conditions and fevers.

Augusta Louise Suggs Sea Island Patty Berg St. Andrews Ill Miss Berg Augusta Country Club Miss Suggs

Eastern Conference NBA Results and Standings

Sunday results show Philadelphia 127, Syracuse 121 and New York 122, Fort Wayne 94. Boston 121, Minneapolis 126, Rochester 98. Fort Wayne and St Louis records appear, with scattered scores for Syracuse and Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Syracuse Boston New York Fort Wayne Minneapolis St. Louis Rochester St. Louis Boston Syracuse Minneapolis

Boudreau optimistic on A's rise in three to four years

Lou Boudreau, West Palm Beach, says the Kansas City Athletics show better mental attitude and improved personnel. He aims for first division within three to four years, though predicts no chance to leap ahead of the Yankees, Red Sox, Indians, White Sox and Tigers this season. He praises the club's spirit and work ethic in spring camp.

West Palm Beach Fila Lou Boudreau Kansas City Athletics Boudreau Yankees Red Sox Indians White Sox Tigers

Boxing results from Hollywood and Paterson shows

By The Associated Press Henry Davis aged 187 from Honolulu outpointed Art Ramponi 138 Oakland. In Paterson Joey Giardello 1614 Philadelphia defeated Hurley Sanders 160 Newark. In ANA Santiago Martinez from Cuba outpointed Andy Arell 1294 Miami.

Hollywood Henry Davis Honolulu Art Ramponi Oakland Sts Paterson Joey Giardello Philadetria Qatpetates Hurley Sanders Newark Nana Santiago Martiner Cuba Andy Arel Mia Ia

Huston Colbert Named Cedar Rapids City Scoring Champs

Huston and Colbert topped city charts in the 1955-56 season. Huston led public schools with 14.7 ppg and 88 free throws. Colbert paced parochial players with 21.1 ppg and 152 free throws. LC Greyhounds finished 20-6 with 68.8 ppg, Franklin allowed 50 ppg for best city defense.

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Final INS Cage Survey Ranks Top 20 Colleges

Tom Pettit reports the late news on NIGHT BULLETIN Channel 9 at 10 05 p m Iowa sits sixth in the final INS nationwide college basketball survey The top teams include San Francisco Louisville Dayton North Carolina Alabama and others with Illinois Saint Josephs Utah St Francis Houston Iowa State and West Virginia also listed

New York INS International News Service San Francisco Louisville Dayton North Carolina Alabama Iowa Southern Methodist Enga iSinpte Emple Kentucky Holy Cross Illinois St. Joseph’s Pa Utah St Francis N. vi Houston Iowa State West Virginia Tom Pettit Channel 9

Iowa trio named to Illinois six man all opponent team

In Champaign Urbana, three Iowa players were selected to Illinois six man all opponent team after a 96 72 loss to the Big Ten champions. Center Bill Logan forward Carl Cain and guard Bill Seaberg were honored with Seaberg named best defensive player and Robin Freeman of Ohio State cited as best offensive player.

Champaign Ill Iowa Tilinois Champaign-Urbana Courier iNini Bill Logan Carl Cain Bill Seaberg Robin Freeman Ohio State Joe Sexson Purdue Norm Stewart Missouri Seaberg Illini Freeman

Boys Town Wins Nebraska Class AA Basketball Title

Boys Town captured the Nebraska high school basketball championship in the class AA tournament finals held in Lincoln. The Boys Town program, known for aiding underprivileged youths, secured top honors with a decisive victory Saturday night.

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Doctor's Invention Offers Free Truss Trial

A Kansas City physician's appliance company promotes a rupture truss claim that the device has no leg straps or belts and holds rupture in place. Readers may test it for 30 days and keep a $3.50 truss if satisfied, else return the device but retain the truss.

Kansas City Physician’s Appliance Co Koch Bldg Main St

Modification Engineer Opportunity in Rock Crushing Field

Portable crushing equipment experience required for design modification and cost efficiency. Reports to top management with travel to observe field operations. Includes life and health insurance and paid vacation. Not in Cedar Rapids. Apply with full details to Wayne H. Ross at Carl Lawson Advertising Co in Kansas City Missouri.

Cedar Rapids Wayne H. Ross Carl Lawson Advertising Company Broadway Kansas City Missouri

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