Football talent shines in Iowa state tourney mix
The Iowa state tourney features top football prospects crossing into basketball, with Cherokee led by Harlan Wilson and Glenwood's Stan Davis drawing college attention. Ames' Dick Stuber and Marion's Hugh Leffingwell look to move to college football and basketball, while Davenport’s Carl Widseth tops players cited for skill.
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Duke of Lullwater Aims for 300000 Purses This Year
Walter T. Candler of Decatur Georgia announced the winter book favorite Duke of Lullwater will attempt the Hambletonian stake and pursue 300000 in purses this year under the United States Trotting Association.
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Fleming's 20 Top Production Of Second Day
Iowa City Gazette reports on the second day of the state tournament with Dick Fleming of Dinsdale scoring 20 to lead one game high, while Bill Logan of Keokuk and Bob Carpenter of Spencer posted 32 point totals across days. Marion's Hugh Leffingwell and Russ Leeks show strong totals, with Leffingwell hitting 3-for-3 free throws and Marion posting the top team shooting percentage at .441.
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National College and Pro Sports Results Mixed From Den to Boston
College results from Hutchinson and Denver feature various matchups with scattered scores in basketball and junior college play. Pro basket highlights show Boston over New York in a playoff game as Major League baseball notes include several league results.
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Iowa Captains Stenger and Vana Lead 1952 Hawkeyes
Two seniors Tom Stenger and Bill Vana are elected co-captains of the 1952 Iowa baseball team. Stenger a Davenport prep and Big Ten single game assists record holder bat .264 with a .916 fielding average. Vana Montour native shared catching last season batting .313 with a .952 fielding. Iowa opens the season in Tucson against Arizona on April 7.
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Dysart's Kopriva Joins Iowa Teachers Veterans
Cedar Falls reports list of Iowa Teachers College baseball players joining drills Thursday. Coach Man Whitford notes five major lettermen among those reporting, including infielders and outfield candidates such as Jack Wilkinson.
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Local baseball squad lists players and positions
Waterloo and Marshalltown players Paul Ridder and Don Clayton were standout outfielders with Bob Messer and Hubert Kopriva also contributing last season. Pitchers Ray Gilbert Gene Stewart and catcher Duane Newton have been training with new battery candidates since February 11.
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Shields Resigns as Davis Cup Captain
Frank Shields quits as captain of the United States Davis Cup team. He told Alrick Man, Davis Cup selection chair, that new business commitments prevent him from dedicating time for practice and early competition. He urged Don McNeill be named as captain this year.
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