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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1956

Page

10

1957 Big Ten cage slate outlined by coaches

Big Ten basketball coaches drafted the 1957 schedule featuring 14 games per team. The slate includes five home-and-home series and four single games with key matchups between Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Purdue Northwestern Iowa Michigan State and Ohio State across January February and March.

Chicago Big Ten Ilinois BI A Sidtank Ohio Eure Eaedcan State Wiaransin Rorth- San Flows Sinois Wisconsin Indiana Michigan Michigan State aLichiard AU Ab Wisestsin Indians Furdue Minnes Northwestern Thinols Minnesota Swinconain Purnue Indiena Land Winoletowa Purdue Tiinois Wittonsin Jawa

Cedar Rapids bowler leads Class A in state meet

Eleanor Taylor and Leta Smith of Cedar Rapids take fourth in the Class A doubles at the state women's bowling tournament. Other results list Dorothy Crapen, Helen Rabbing, and Clare Di among top finishers in Classes A through E with scores around 2,400.

C. R. Due Lawn Bart Hawadry Helen Hong Catherine Freneticks Towa City Ewan Ee Orothy Crispen Marge Wolske Mae Blaces Jerry Davis Eleanor Taylor Leta Gunth Cedar Rapidsl Bettr Blackwell Elsloa Keller Rumner Terry Davis Boone Dorothy Crapen Maron Cir Pean Helen Rabbing Blutls Marritt’ Raether Day Hei Betten Dore Leta Smith Cedar, Rapids Tears Evelyne Eilcherene Donns Salmoni Lois Worths Jefferson Nick Moucaulls Marghalstown Jecque Eater Cener 'Arida Slane Louise Schol Evelyn Sletfenhaven Cedar Rapid Cluna D. Meldred Luet Gen Maloeel Carlene Heeder Portafudlson

Robertson Secures $100,000 Skating Pact

Hayes Alan Jenkins repeats as American champion at the arena in Philadelphia. Ronnie Robertson of Long Beach California places second as he confirms a two year contract with the Ice Capades after controversy over expenses in Europe.

Philadelphia Hayes Alan Jenkins Ronnie Robertson Jenkins Robertson Long Beach Calif Ice Capades

Fetchick Wins St Petersburg Open Amid Quiet Win

Mike Fetchick claimed his first major tournament victory at the St Petersburg Open earning 12 500 prize with a 2 200 winner s share His win came after key play from his rivals Billy Maxwell and Chick Harbert and was marked by precise approach shots under pressure.

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McNeese State Wins NAIA Title In Five-Game Run

McNeese State of Lake Charles Louisiana capped a five games in five days run to win the 18th NAIA basketball championship by defeating Texas Southern 60 to 55. Pittsburg Kansas State finished third after a 77 to 70 victory over Wheaton Illinois.

McNeese State Kansas City Lake Charles McNeese Texas Southern Ilinois Pittsburg Kan Wheaton Ill

Pro Sports Exhibition Ends With Close Wins Across Leagues

Baseball exhibition results show New York A beating Cincinnati 4 to 3 while Washington loses to Kansas City 8 to 1. Detroit defeats Milwaukee 3 to 1 and Cleveland tops New York 6 3. Hockey standings list Detroit 30 84, Montreal 3 14, Boston and New York also noted with varied scores.

New York Cincinnati Washington Kansas City Rosatin Pipera Lewis Brookson Ihlenin Detroit Iilwaukee Cleveland Svandinge Yoronte Ma Montreal Boston Toronto Terrald Thieawe

Burlington Leads Early in Iowa Pin Meet Open Division

Burlington Bowl Inn team tops open division with 2 708 points as Iowa Men's Bowling Tournament action begins in Mason City. Forest City Ford leads booster division with 2 840 handicap total. Names and places flicker in partial score list from teams like Mason City Audubon Algona and Spirit Lake among others.

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Midwest high school hoops celebrate five state champions

Thousands flooded city streets as five state tournaments crowned winners Indiana and Wisconsin led the parade with Attucks sweeping Hoosierry and Rockford West repeating Illinois titles. Shawano Wisconsin and Marshalltown Iowa joined Sioux Falls Washington South Dakota as victors in a season defined by upsets and history.

Indiana Winess Jawa Wisconsin South Dakota Shawano Indianapolis Ind Bedilam Tve Rockford West Illinois Marshalitawn Iowa Sioux Falls Washington Indianapolis Attucks Hoosierland Lafayette Jefferson Edwardsville Rockford Champaign Chicago Dunbar Appleton Midwest Marshfield Marshalltown Burlington Sioux Falls Washington Rapid City Wally Biehl

Boxing Results From Mexico City and Liverpool Clash

The report shows Archie Moore outpointing Frankie Daniele in a 1941 bout in Bakersfield. Nearby results list Youre Martin defeating Jamalca kin Sanchez and Hid Banka earning a points win in another card.

Preas Pescey Wood Archie Moore Ditea Lal Frankie Daniele Mexico City Lez Youre Martin Eat Spain L.ingston Jamalca Kin Sanchez Honduras Hid Banka Wavana Gaillla Pedeo Tels

Iowa Hawks Set Benchmark In Historic Big Ten Run

Evanston crowd watched Iowa claim two straight undisputed Big Ten titles, a first in any sport for the school. Coach Adolph Rupp admired the home crowd’s influence as Kentucky mullings a future Iowa showdown, while officials praised Tyrdik and Sagguon for solid officiating despite one botched call. The NCAA regional site choice and gate receipts drew attention as Iowa’s strong hosting drew near 28 000 paid admissions with NCAA proceeds later shared among teams.

Evanston University of Laws Hawkeye Iowa Hawks State Vanston Adolph Rupp Kentucky Bucky O'Connor Iowa-Kentucky Bucky Rupp Lexington NCAA Hillcrest

Main Mellman win doubles and Robinson singles in Legion bowling

In Des Moines the Main and Mellman duo Frank Main and Gordy Mellman of Cedar Rapids captured the doubles title while West Union's Mickey Robinson won the singles crown at the state American Legion bowling tournament ending Sunday. Other top finishes include Lynn Oberkimper and Hank Bchoenborn high in the singles and Cedar Rapids entries placing in various top spots.

Suecipl Des Moines Frank Main J Gordy Mellman Cedar Rapids West Union Mickey Robinson American Legion T. Indians Osaard Businews Crindy Gram Acit iGrdar Rapidel Cedar Iowa

Babe Zaharias vows comeback with final victory over illness

Tampa report notes Babe Zaharias, ill but determined, sent a message to fans promising she will be back. She enjoyed an exhibition game between the New York Yankees and Cincinnati Redlegs and spoke with players, while Brazil and Argentina tied 2-2 to decide the Pan American soccer title.

Tampa Frs Babe Zaharia Babe New York Yankees Cincinnati Redlegs

Montreal Favored in Hockey Loop Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens are favorites to beat New York in the Stanley Cup semifinals while Toronto and Detroit are viewed as a toss-up as the four clubs await the start of the NHL playoffs. The Canadiens defeated the Rangers 7-2 and 1-0 to finish atop the league after weekend games.

Montreal Canadiens New York Toronto Detroit Tuesay Canadiens Rangers Cease

Iowa Fencers Dominate Triangular Meet in Denver

Iowa fencing team defeated Colorado 24 3 and beat Air Force 22 5 in a triangular meet in Denver. The Hawkeyes centered on strong team performance to outfinish both opponents.

Iowa Colorado Air Force Denver Colo Air Force Academy Hawkeyes

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