Nine Newcomers in State Tournament Highlight Iowa Field House
The 41st annual state high school basketball tournament runs Tuesday through Saturday at Iowa Field House with nine newcomers. Davenport seeks a third straight title and tenth overall, while Ames, the only other past champion in finals, faces Cherokee coached by Bill Luther. Other first timers include Grundy Center, Glenwood, Ogden, Dinsdale, Marion, Hull, and Spencer, as class AA and A fleets begin.
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Ames
Cherokee
McGregor
Bill Luther
Keokuk
Roland
Dinsdale
Marion
Hull
Dubuque Senior High
Spencer
Northwest Iowa
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Readlyn
Ogden
Gazette
Tom Merryman
Dubuque
Little Dinsdale
Russ Greiner
Richard Fleming
Curt Hoeppner
Jim Snow
Paul Ehrig
Parking Rules for Iowa State Tournament at Fieldhouse
A joint city university panel outlines parking rules for the state tournament at Iowa Fieldhouse. East river side parking advised. no parking on Melrose from river to viaduct. Grand Avenue Court and Melrose Court blocked. two lots open. school buses and ambulances receive designated areas. lawns and hospital vicinity strictly off limits. Grundy Center tops hot scoring list. Davenport and Roland-Dinsdale clash. Danville-Davenport headline later rounds. Spencer opens against Wales Lincoln. key matchups include Roland Readlyn and Marion Ogden with others in schedule.
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Amana school bond election yields largest turnout yet
In Amana the school bond election drew over 800 voters of a 1100-strong district. The school board and superintendent thank Ed Murphy and Gus Schrader for coverage, noting the majority favored the project though the 60 percent threshold was not met.
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Sioux City Jamcos Approved for AAU National Tourney
The Midwest AAU registration committee granted the Sioux City Jamcos official entry to the national AAU basketball tournament starting in Denver. The Jamcos won the Midwest title 82 61 over Lincoln Skylanes at Norfolk, a result upheld though Lincoln protested over Chuck Stickels eligibility due to a claimed Cubs bonus contract. Stickels denied any money and told authorities he had no conflict when issued an AAU card. The committee delayed a final ruling pending Stickels statement.
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Nebraska College Conference
Thomas
Amateur Union basketball tournament pairings listed
In Denver the National Amateur Athletic Union opens with pairings listed. San Diego Marines face Voorhees Grain at 5:30 p m CST. Sioux Jam winner will play Diego G sive and Okla es. Peori 1 Voorhees and San Ry RB battles follow.
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Arnie Weinmeister’s UW Years Highlighted
Arnie Weinmeister, professional tackle for the New York Giants, starred at the University of Washington, playing both fullback and tackle for the Huskies.
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New York Giants
University of Washington
Set Practice Schedule for Iowa Tournament Teams
The Iowa High School Athletic Association released the practice slate for 16 basketball teams in the finals starting Tuesday at Iowa City. The calendar lists practice times across Davenport Keokuk Readlyn Roland Marion Danville Dinsdale Wales Lincoln Spencer Hull Glenwood Ogden Dubuque Ames Center Cherokee with games not scheduled the same day.
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Readlyn
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Marion
Danville
Dinsdale
Wales- Lincoln
Spencer
Hull
Glenwood
Ogden
Dubuque
Ames
Lyle Quinn
Association Score
Ees
Thursay
Pro Wrestling Is Thespian Art in Baltimore Court Case
Baltimore attorney Hy man Pressman seeks an amateur to prove Lord Leslie Carlton is a “big bum” by wrestling him under AAU rules. Pressman sues Carlton’s ring incident for 10000 dollars and argues wrestling is a thespian art fit for humane regulation. Carlton taunts Pressman and offers a match anytime anywhere.
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Klinzman Eyes McKinley Third Straight State Title
Iowa City reports show Davenport Blue Devils routed McKinley 88 to 32 as Klinzman forecasts a third consecutive state title for the Blue Devils. Earl Klinzman lamented missed early baskets and praised Cedar Rapids supporters while noting Davenport’s sharp shooting.
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West Liberty girls end 23-3 season to reach state finals
West Liberty finishes 23-3 for the season and reaches the state finals in Des Moines under coach Wes Westphal. Olivia Chelf tops scoring with 419 points, while Decorah star Jerry Reichow sets multiple school records including 466 points and 20.2 average.
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Wes” Westphal
Olivia Chelf
Janet Walker
Janet Hale
Bernice Jehle
Jerry Reichow
Decorah High School
Bob Davis
Rules Committee Weighs Cage Stalling Fouling Rules
The National Basketball Committee meets in Seattle March 26-27 to craft rules for 1952-53. It reviews 2000 questionnaires on stalling and fouling, weighing free throws versus ball possession, with proposals to curb continuous front-court control and end-game scrambles.
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Rams Edge Mason City In Waterloo Thriller For State Final Berth
Dubuque Rams coached by Johnny Orr defeated favored Mason City 54 to 53 in Waterloo Friday night to become the first public school from Dubuque to reach the state finals. The win ends Mason City’s long tourney power drought in Waterloo.
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Zaharias Nears 72-Hole Record in Titleholders Round
Babe Zaharias extends lead to seven strokes after a 73 in Augusta round three. She holds 54-hole total 220 and needs a high 70s final 18 to beat her existing 72-hole mark on the same course. Betsy Rawls and Louise Suggs trail among qualifiers as tee times proceed.
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Decatur
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Bobby Jones Reaches 50 Amidst Crippling Illness
Atlanta aged golfer Bobby Jones, famed for his 1930 grand slam, turns 50 while coping with a spinal ailment from May 1948. He remains active as Coca Cola Chile executive, Spalding vice president, Augusta National president, and a devoted golf figure despite pain and limited mobility.
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Ted Williams Reveals Lumber Business On Air
In Orlando the famed Red Sox slugger Ted Williams told a radio interviewer eight minutes of fishing talk. When pressed about his business he bluntly stated he is in the lumber business, explaining he swings lumber for Mr. Tom Yawkey.
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