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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1950

Page

2

Marion Duz Kids Rally Past Washington in Substate Clash

Marion, the Wamac champion, crushed Washington 70-46 on the Iowa City floor to extend their win streak to 21. Barrie Gable and Jack King combined for 44 points as the Indians clamp down with a fast break and stifling defense to reach the substate final against Albia Maquoketa winner.

Gus Schrader Gazette Iowa City Marion Iowa Washington Wilson Les Hipple Montezuma Barrie Gable Jack King King Gable Ouz Bob Williams Dick Johnson Krog Jack Tanner Tanner Cedar Rapids Rockets Edger Steeg West Chester Monticello Lisbon Indians Associated Press Jim Bailey Vic Manussier

Marion Indians eye state final after substate win

Marion Indians defeated Washington 70 46 in Iowa City to advance in class A substate action. Bob Williams hopes to rejoin the squad for Saturday's final if doctors clear him. Maquoketa or Albia looms as potential finals opponent with Marion carrying a 23 1 record.

Marion Bob Williams Ping Washington Iowa City Maquoketa Albia Indians Immaculate Conception Bob

Seminick Signs with Phillies After Yankees Rout

Seminick, Philadelphia’s starting catcher, agreed to terms with owner Bob Carpenter in Lakeland after watching the Phillies lose to the Yankees 23 to 6 in St. Petersburg. The move adds depth for the Phillies as they travel to face the Tigers.

Lakeland Fla Philadelphia Phillies Andy Seminick Detroit Tigers Seminick Bob Carpenter New York Yankees St. Petersburg

Gibbons recalls Dempsey bout amid Cedar Rapids visit

Sheriff Tom Gibbons of St Paul recounts the 1923 championship clash with Jack Dempsey in Shelby Montana and the 25th anniversary payday. He argues the bout drew money for him later and shares tales from his 59 years, noting his ongoing fitness and fond memories with locals.

Wice Tommy Gibbons St. Paul Shelby Montana Dempsey Gibbons Jack Kearns Gene Tunney Bloomfield England Tom Harry Greb Harry Cedar Rapids

Three B Teams To Win Trips to State Tonight

High school substate action narrows state basketball field to 36 with seven more to be cut Thursday. Ottumwa leads, while Ames and Fort Dodge exit in AA battles. Holy Family Mason City, Corwith, Sacred Heart Pocahontas vie for B titles tonight.

Waterloo West Waterloo Mason City Marshalltown Ottumwa Loras Dubuque Iowa City Burlington Keokuk Holy Family of Corwith Ames Shelby Moorhead Atlantic Sacred Heart of Pocahontas Newkirk Sioux City

Assembly passes ban on paying twice for same day baseball doubleheaders

The New York Assembly approved a bill to bar major league clubs from charging separate admissions for two games on the same day. Lawr ence P Murphy of Brooklyn said the measure targets Branch Rickey and the Dodgers for doubleheaders where fans paid two admissions, refining pricing practices.

N.Y Albany N. Y Assembly Senate Lawrence P. Murphy Brooklyn Branch Rickey Brooklyn Dodgers Dodgers

Wildcats on southern training trip

Northwestern under Freddie Lindstrom will depart Friday for a 10 day southern training trip with seven scheduled games. The team aims to build pitching depth and test lineups ahead of the season.

Evanston, Ill Northwestern Wildcats Freddie Lindstrom

Results Wednesday Scores From Atlantic to Sioux City

Results Wednesday list girls and boys contests across Iowa venues. A Shenandoah toppled Mt. Ayr 56 46 while C B Abraham Lincoln defeated Ames 55 47 Ottumwa beat Oskaloosa 47 26 Marion downed Washington 70 46 and S C Central beat Fort Dodge 49 33.

Iowa Ottumwa Oskaloosa Marion Washington Abraham Lincoln Council Bluffs Central Sioux City Ames Fort Dodge Shenandoah (A Mt. Ayr Atlantic A—Shenandoah Des Moines C. B. Abraham Lincoln Iowa City A—Marion S. C. Central

Semis Tonight In Invitational

New York INS reports the National Invitation Tournament semifinals feature Bradley versus St John’s and Duquesne against CCNY. CCNY, the talk of the event, rode a 89-50 win over Kentucky, the worst Kentucky loss in 20 years, while Duquesne survived LaSalle 49-47 after a rough finish.

NEW York INS Bradley St. John’s Duquesne City College of New York CCNY Beavers Kentucky Adolph Rupp Frisco Red Hot Beavers Dukes LaSalle

Nomellini Debut in Wrestling Still Uncertain in Minneapolis

Promoter Tony Stecher argues Leo Nomellini should begin with a lengthy proving bout rather than a headline debut. Carlson Johnson seeks control as Nomellini’s manager and headline. Nomellini says he is nervous yet eager to prove himself despite the delay.

Minneapolis Tony Stecher Leo Nomellini University of Minnesota Carlson Johnson Gopher Nomellini Leo Stecher Tony Bronko Nagurski

Oklahoma Sends Four Big Seven Mat Champions to Nationals

Four Oklahoma wrestling champions from the Big Seven will compete at the national intercollegiate meet in Cedar Falls Iowa on Friday and Saturday. Representing OU are Bill Borders 121 pounds George Jackson 145 pounds Leonard Marcotte 155 pounds and Joe Butler 165 pounds. A fifth entrant will be decided in the 128-pound class after a try out between Orville Wise and Jack Bluebaugh.

Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Cedar Falls Oklahoma Bill Borders Tulsa George Jackson Leonard Marcotte Purcell Joe Butler Orville Wise Jack Bluebaugh

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