Monmouth Claims Two All Midwest Conference Picks
Monmouth's basketball squad lands two players on the all Midwest conference team as Gordie Huber earns a unanimous forward spot and Glenn Rankin is listed at guard. Knox center Jerry Lemon repeats. Hank Moss of Coe misses first team with Grinnell’s Paul Patterson joining the first unit. Sophomore Teddy Scalissi of Ripon is the only second year to earn a guard position.
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Coe
Earl Bodine
Cornell
Rankin
Patterson
Lemon
Scalissi
Ppleton
Wis
Monmouth
Gordie Huber
Glenn Rankin
Jerry Lemon
Knox
Grinnell
Paul Patterson
Moss
Teddy Scalissi
Ripon
Richard Miller
Bill Crossett
Lawrence
Bob Lewis
Huber
Mon
F Miller
Law
Grin
F . Lewis
Oss
Cor
Ankin
G Rodine
Aiess
Yert Gordon Huber
Jerry Lemon Nox
Robert Lewis Knox
Richard Howden
Carnell
Dwayne Howard Cornell
Henry Moss
Hush McCartney
Normoyle
Monmou
Dave Conne
Bobby Woll
George Bersted
Tony Castagnoli
Woll
Pete Finney
Bill Adams
Dick Kapel
J. R. Worley
Hal Schneider
Glenn Robinson
Gordy Huber
Glen Blythe
George Trotter
Bill Normoyle
Huber Tops Midwest Scoring Race With 178 Points
Gordon Huber of Monmouth won the Midwest Conference scoring title with 178 points, finishing 20 ahead of Jerry Lemon of Knox who was last year's champ. Knox teammates Bob Lewis and Dick Houden, with Houden setting a 25 point single game mark at fourth, complete the top group as three sophomores and other top contenders from Lawrence and Ripon join the top seven.
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Appleton
Wis
Gordon Huber
Monmouth
Huber
Jerry Lemon
Knox
Bob Lewis
Dick Houden
Cornell
Lewis
Richard Miller
Lawrence
Teddy Scalissi
Ripon
Eddie Marleau
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Marleau
Eddie
Slug
Bad Penny
Tin Ear
Butterball
Fireman
Ollie Marquardt
Raiders
Blas Monaco
Irvin Swanson
Indiana
Ed Burdick
Postville
New
Hampton District
The
Gazette
Joe Tysland
Waterville
Vic
Leo Luzum
Calmar Brother
Earl Erickson
Waukon Flash
Esquire
Hans Lobert
Philadelphia Phils
Bob Bowman
Bowman
Phils
Irish Capture Team Title In Butler Relays
Notre Dame won the university division at the tenth annual Butler indoor relays in Indianapolis breaking Michigan’s eight year hold. Harold Hunt of Nebraska set the pole vault mark, Prairie View A and M’s relay teams set sprint medley and college one mile records, Ohio State and Western Michigan followed in the standings. Bob Wright of Ohio State earned outstanding individual honors with wins in the 60 yard high and low hurdles.
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Indianapolis
Notre Dame
Butler University
Michigan
Prairie View
Texas
Teachers College
Harold Hunt
Nebraska
North Platte
Neb
Ohio State
Miami University of Oxford
Ohio
Western Michigan
Bob Wright
Wright
Hunt
Milt Padway
Wisconsin
Marcavis Captures A A U Handball Title in Des Moines
Veteran Abe Marcavis of Des Moines defeated Cedar Rapids star Paul Nissen in straight games 21-4 21-3 to win the state A A U handball tournament. Nissen showed fatigue after a semifinal victory over Des Moines Harris Coggeshall 19-21 21-11 21-18.
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DES Moines
Abe Marcavis
Paul Nissen
Cedar Rapids
Nissen
Harris Coggeshall
Iowa City Beats West Branch in District Class A Final
Iowa City defeated West Branch 56 23 to win the district class A final while Sharon edged Ainsworth 27 13 in class B. Dan ner led Iowa City with 14 points as Chris tensen topped West Branch with six. Fehr Shaffer Hartzler Meer split scoring for Iowa City. Edmundson led Ainsworth with four.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
West Branch
Sharon
Ainsworth
Danner
Christensen
Fehr
Shaffer
Hartzler
Meer
Edmundson
Oilers win Senior Gold Ball tournament on YMCA floor
Standard Oilers captured the Senior Gold Basketball title by beating Collins Radio 45 to 32 on the YMCA court. Oilers trailed 22 20 at halftime as Jim Leedom managed limited scoring while Ozzie Drakos Bruce Richardson Joe Beltram and Red Wilson carried the offense. Miller Truckers took the consolation by forfeit after two ineligible players were noted in Cedar Rapids.
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Standard Oilers
Y.M.C
Red Wilson
Wilson
Miller Truckers
Quakers
Cedar Rapids
Chuck Zobl
Bob Shanahan
Zobl
Marvin Groves
Quaker Oats
Michigan Wins 138th Tank Crown
The University of Michigan clinched its thirteenth Big Ten swimming title in 16 years by defeating Ohio State 54 to 50. In the final event the 400 yard freestyle relay Gus Shameret anchored Michigan, lifting them to the victory as Ohio State finished third in the race. Other scorers included Minnesota 24 Northwestern 22 Iowa 16 Purdue 4 Chicago 2.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Ohio State
Wolverines
Buckeyes
Gus Shameret
Michigan
Minnesota
Northwestern
Towa
Purdue
Chicago
Purdue Wins Big Ten Mat Championship
Purdue sweeps four individual titles at 121 128 136 pounds and heavyweight to claim its first Big Ten wrestling team title with 33 points. Illinois Michigan tied for second with 18 points. others followed as Wisconsin, Chicago 6. Iowa 15. Minnesota 14. Indiana 4. Ohio State 2. Northwestern 0.
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Purdue
Boilermaker
Matmen
Illinois
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Indiana
Ohio State
Northwestern
Vesipauid Elaus
Malcolm MacDonald
Casey Fredericks
Mark Matovina
Manleys Johnson
Michlt
Ted Seabrooke
Milneis
Nie
Norman Anthonisen
Noia
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Frank Rusnierl
Fredericks
Roberts
Badger
Jim Galles
Matovina
Ray Deane
Cluss
Roy Pickett
Towa
Harry Traster
India
John Roberts
May Pconsin
Indianapolis Pair Team Up to Roll a 1289 in ABC
William Faust Jr. an attorney and Gene Zweisler an abstractor formed an unlikely duo to lead doubles with 1289 in the 42nd American Bowling Congress event. They posted 368 401 and 520 with Zweisler throwing a 278 in the final game, the tourney’s top single game in the two weeks.
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Columbus
Indianapolis
William Faust
Gene Zweisler
ABC
Zweisler
Seymour Girl, 17, Wins Queen Title
Mary Fitzwater, a 17 year old forward from Seymour, was chosen queen of the state high school girls basketball tournament. Helen Anderson, a 16 year old guard from Avoca, finished as runner up and 16 nominees competed.
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DES Moines
Mary Fitzwater
Seymour
Helen Anderson
Avoca
All-State and Local Sports Hopes Highlight Iowa Area Teens
The piece surveys high school and college sports figures across Iowa. Feuerbach from Keystone and Rob erts of Sharon surface as standout players with praise for their defense and versatility. Indiana’s Irvin Swanson tops the Hoosiers in scoring and a wave of veteran chatter frames pro and college prospects during wartime.
MacMitchell Edges Dodds In Mile At Madison Square Garden
Leslie MacMitchell of New York University defeats Gil Dodds by three yards in 4:08 at the Knights of Columbus meet at Madison Square Garden before 15 000 spectators. Greg Rice ran 8:52 for two miles as John Borican won the 600 and 1 000. Al Blazis Georgetowns shot a 55 9 4 inch throw and Earle Meadows vaulted 14 feet 0 inches then 14 5 privately for photos.
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Leslie MacMitchell
New York University
Gil Dodds
Knights of Columbus
Madison Square Garden
Dodds
Boston
MacMitchell
Greg Rice
John Borican
al Blazis
Georgetown
Earle Meadows
California
Kleineck Leads City Bowling Tourney Action
In the fifth annual city bowling meet at Red Crown alleys, Bud Kleineck tops singles with 571 and, with Emory James, leads Class B doubles at 1,128. Pabst Blue Ribbon leads Class A teams with 2,811 as action starts with four shifts of doubles and singles and two team events.
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Riebeck
Krumbholz
Huere
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Davis Theennee
Krumbhoi
Donan
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J. R. Brearton
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Lana Tree Vee
Zvacek Wees
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Kuba Tern Transportation
T. Bieuliz
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James Eeeetbenn
Kieleck
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Bud Kleineck
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Dick Loufek
Penick
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John Beck
Athletic Goods
Jim Shope
Kenmore Golf
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Western Transportation
E A. Oppenheimer
Penick Oj
Eagles
Bill Moeller
Hawkeye Lumber
Penick My-T-Fine
Iowa Steel
Beserians Legion Artillery
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LaPlant
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Service Department
Cherry Burrell
C. Haddy
A. Linkenback
G Davis
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R. Hultberg
Hultberg
Haddy
W. Janda
G. Davis
Cornell Bands in Relays at Illinois Tech Meet
Michigan State wins university section with 47 points at Illinois Tech relays. MSU breaks meet record in sprint medley 3 31.6, beating Illinois 1938 mark. Loyola of Chicago tops college division with 38 points. Cornell places 19 in university events.
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Wisconsin
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Leavey
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Luckey
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Rawson
Ith
Heidenrolch
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Keeler
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Preston
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Ifth
Blackwell
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Morrison
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Lenovert
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Ennes
Roehrs
Jopalexs
Northern
Muols
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Grace
Zeeb
Heiter
Bartnick
Winals Tech
Notario
Houden
Daughertys
Ith Wimberly
Alinois Wesleyan
Richardson
Rossiter
Detweller
Jinnois Teachera
Four Local Teams Enter KC Bowling Tourney in Marshalltown
Four Cedar Rapids squads compete in the annual Knights of Columbus bowling meet in Marshalltown. Firing starts at noon and runs a single session. Teams listed include K of C 909 L C Spaight with Loufek Bartosh Dale Vesely. Enzler's Lugggage with Enzier Wellner Palumbo Enzler Seabrook. Bishop Cafeteria with Carney Zachar Guardi Dale Weber. Federal Shop with Klassen Fry Naso Fahy and the Rev Father Xen.
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Knights of Columbus
Marshalltown
K. of
C. 909
L. C. Spaight
Richard Loufek
E. Bartosh
S. F. Dale
R. Vesely
Enzler
Father Enzier
O. Wellner
A. Palumbo
J. W. Enzler
P. Sea
Contenders Clash as Clatier and Wiota Clinch Titles
Clatier crushed Havelock 40 24 and Wiota beat Numa 45 30 to set up a championship game. Betty Mundt led Clatier with 16 points while Maxine Armstrong sparked Wiota as guards stifled the Minerettes. Viola Rudnick won the state girls free throw title with 87 makes in 45 attempts.
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Wiota
Maxine Armstrong
Numa
Clatier
Viola
Betty Mundt
Miss Armstrong
Minerettes
Des Moines
Viola Rudnick
Gray
Coon Rapids
Edith Mowery
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