Iowa High Schools Reach Finals in State Championship
Davenport edge Ottumwa 31 30 in a dramatic semifinal as Danbury loses 29 27 to Sioux City Central in a tight semi final. Buck stars for Davenport while Ruck sinks clutch shots to seal the win for the Blue Devils.
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East West finals set as Davenport eyes title
Iowa City reports a crowded arena for the Northwest state showdown with Davenport Ottumwa and Danbury in consolation finals. Fred Buck and Dick Keyoth star for Davenport while Danbury and Sioux City rally fans. The crowd swells past capacity as bets hinge on comeback efforts and regional loyalties.
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Fieldhouse Sold Out Warns Fans Without Tickets
Iowa City officials warn tonight about finals of the state high school basketball tournament. University of Iowa athletics business manager Paul Brechler says no tickets are available and none will be sold. Fans without tickets will be turned away at the fieldhouse lobby.
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Kramer Set To Meet Segura In Miami Semifinals
Four top seeds reached the University of Miami championships semifinals as Jack Kramer from Los Angeles faces Pancho Segura of Ecuador and Billy Talbert of Wilmington, Del. takes on Gardnar Mulloy of Miami. Talbert beat Victor Seixas 6 2 2 6 3 in a previous quarterfinal. Kramer defeated Harris Everett 6 2 7 5 and Mulloy beat Buddy Behrens 6 1 7 5.
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Appointment of executor for Linn County estate
Notice is hereby given that the under signed has been appointed and filed as Executor of the estate of Ive Waples late of Linn County Iowa ceased. All indebted to said estate are requested to make payment thereof to the undersigned and having claims against the same duly authenticated in the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court. Frank C Donnelly Lynch Lynch and Attorneys.
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Louis Fight In June May Not Come Off
Louis proposed heavyweight title defense against the London winner of Woodcock Baksi faced delays over date and eligibility. Woodcock’s health and manager Tom Hurst threaten the June bout, with a London April 25 clash looming and calls for a quick decision on a Louis challenge.
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Sub’s Sub Sparkles for Yankees in Tariff Field Three-Run Shot
Mapes hit a three run homer off Bucky Walters to power the New York Yankees to a 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Tariff, Fla. Mapes subbed in centerfield for injured John Lindell while Lindell replaced Joe DiMaggio. Berra and Robinson had set the table with a single and a walk.
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Oilers and Bitners Reach AAU Finals in Denver
Bartlesville Phillips 66 Oilers crushed Alpine Dairy 47 23 to reach the AAU final and chase a fifth national amateur title. Oakland Bittners edged Denver 55 40 to join them in the championship set for 9 p.m. Denver and Seattle meet for the consolation title at 7 30 p.m.
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Larkin Beats Billy Graham In Madison Square Garden Bout
In New York Tippy Larkin outboxed Billy Graham to win an unanimous decision in a 10 round main event at Madison Square Garden. The Jersey veteran impressed as Graham, who had 71 career fights, failed to land regularly. A crowd of 14 054 bought tickets totaling 69526 for the night.
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Hochstadter Bowling Meet Opens in Chicago
The seventh annual Barney Hochstadter Junior bowling tournament starts in Chicago with 5 504 entrants and a 60 544 dollar purse. The 52 day event runs through June 8 with various squads and daily play beginning this week and next. Entry limited to bowlers averaging 185 and under. top prize is 3 000 dollars and a medal for the high man in eight games across 16 lanes. Participants from over 300 cities compete in the marathon meet.
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Lopin Named Captain of Iowa's Tank Team
Vito Lopin, sprint swimmer and top scorer, elected captain of the University of Iowa 1947 swimming team. The Rockford, Illinois, standout, third in the conference 50 yard free, has 3744 points in seven meets this season and led the 1943 Iowa team in scoring before war service. He and five other Iowa swimmers will compete in the NCAA championships in Seattle on March 28 and 29.
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Michigan Wins U S Intercollegiate Pool Championship
The University of Michigan five man team captured the United States intercollegiate pocket billiard title in Chicago finals scoring 406 points to take the championship.
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Radio Girls Win Playoff in Industrial League
Collins Radio girls defeated Wilson's 31-9 Friday night to claim the second-round playoff in the Industrial league. Hazel Miller led Collins with 14 points as Lois Atoff added five for Wilson.
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Illini Favored to Dethrone Michigan at Purdue Relays
Illinois, reigning national and Big Nine champion, is picked to win the Purdue relays over Michigan after three years of Michigan titles. Stars McKenley Walker Eddleman Richards Wasser lead a strong Illini showing. 31 teams and 449 individuals compete before an estimated 6000 fans.
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Riggs and Budge Ready for Pro Net Final in Philadelphia
Bobby Riggs, defending outdoor champion, is favored to win the world in door professional tennis title in the Philadelphia Inquirer Charities final. Riggs beat Frank Kovacs 6-1 6-4 to reach the final while Don Budge eliminated Fred Perry 6-1 6-4. The doubles final features Perry Kovacs against Riggs Budge, with purses totaling 1404 dollars split between singles and doubles winners.
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Ghezzi Opens Greensboro Lead in Open Round
Vic Ghezzi, known for nerves and experience, holds a two-stroke lead after 18 holes in the Greensboro Open. He posted two under par 71, with Demaret, Barron, Turnesa tied at 71 for second. Other notables include McSpaden and Thomson at 72, Haefner at 72, Deering among pros at 72, and Stranahan leading amateurs with 73.
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No Spring For Irish Open Practice
No spring football for Notre Dame as the opening session was canceled due to cold and snowy conditions on the South Bend campus. The weather halted the first day of spring drills.
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Ruth Practices Putting on Bayside Links
Babe Ruth was seen at Bayside Country Club on Friday but did not resume heavy putting practice. It was his first appearance on the links since leaving a hospital.
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Notice of Sale in County Proceedings
The notice records a scheduled sale in a county proceeding set for March 27, 1047 at 9:00 am. Attorneys and parties are named as required by the notice, with the sale to be conducted by a local authority.
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Texas Oklahoma clash for Western title in NCAA playoff
Texas Longhorns meet Oklahoma in a Western Regional semifinal with both teams riding late-season wins. Oklahoma upset Oregon State 56-54 while Texas edged Wyoming 42-40 as Slater Martin and Al Madsen led late scoring helping Oklahoma and Texas to advance opportunities toward New York.
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NCAA Invitation Winners May Play For National Title
Holy Cross and CCNY prepare for the Eastern regional final in Madison Square Garden with a potential NCAA versus National Invitation winner showdown. The Holy Cross beat Navy 55 to 47 and CCNY upset Wisconsin 70 to 56 as the two meet in the East, while the Western NCAA champion advances to face the winner. Kentucky and Utah reach the Invitation final, and a report suggests a possible clash with the NCAA champion if both win.
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Gold Medal Cage Deadline Monday
Eight teams entered the YMCA Gold Medal basketball tournament with more signaling intent to enter. The deadline is Monday noon March 24. Pairings drawn Monday afternoon and published in The Gazette March 25. Play begins Thursday at 6 30 with four games per night. Official in charge is Fred Winter. Entry blanks and rules available at the YMCA or mailed on request. Teams include United Brethren Mount Vernon Merchants Schallon Motor Belle Plaine Becks Universal Engineering TX Congers Shoes.
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Four VFW Teams Remain in National Title Chase
Contenders for the Veterans of Foreign Wars basketball crown were narrowed to four as Maryville Missouri faced Youngstown Ohio and San Francisco met Bozeman Montana in the championship bracket semifinals. Maryville beat Minneapolis 40 39 and Youngstown beat Wilmington Delaware 40 26 in Friday quarterfinals.
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