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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1955
Page
13
Iowa sports writer argues the eight team state tournament improves education and competition. He notes the 16 team format drew fire for lost school time, lopsided games, and questions of fairness. He defends sites, revenue, and a single state champion over multiple classes.
Davenport's Blue Devils dominated the Mississippi Valley conference indoor track meet, taking six of 12 firsts and tying for two more to total 83.14 points. Clinton trailed with 37.35 points as Dan Schmitz led with double wins in the 60 yard high and low hurdles and Roger Carlson set a shot put record at 51 feet 11 3/4 inches.
Irish catcher James Patrick Manning from Brooklyn and Venezuelan pitcher German Guillermo Guzman headline Cedar Rapids Raider spring training prospects in Vero Beach. Veterans Ray Coombs and Lewis Red Gisinger, both familiar to Raider fans, are also being evaluated as the Dodgers shape their new organization. Manning has impressed scouts and could thrill Cedar Rapids fans, with continued coverage on page 18.
Dittmer, now at second base for the Milwaukee Braves, says he will be the regular second baseman this season with Danny O Connor sidelined by a back injury. He notes his spring effort and batting need improvement, while predicting daily play ahead of O Connell.
The document lists a first team with players by school and class year including At. Ayr Mt. Ayr Cedar Rapids Tracy Iowa City Belmond Belmond and Mason City positions F and C players Bill Scott Ron Hansen Norman Milledge Jerry Cox Don Brummer. Bruns is noted as H.F. Jr. 6-1.
Readable lines list players by height and position from multiple Iowa schools. Notable names include Alan Erickson from Roland and Dick Tepsey from Diagonal as forwards, Larry Swift from Keokuk at center, plus Wayne DeJager and Chuck Roberts as guards.
IDPA selects 32 top Iowa prep players for four all-state teams of eight. Among 32, seven stand 6ft4in or taller with 20 over 6ft and 26 at least 6ft. Seniors outnumber juniors 22 to 10. Ames adds center John Krocheski and Iowa City high’s Bill Scott to the honored group. Krocheski captains Ames. Continued on Page 18, Col. 4.
Earl Nau of Mt. Pleasant and Gene Gronau of Dubuque lead a list of top players selected as All-State. The honors include scoring totals, rebounds, and all around excellence with players from Carroll, Ames, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids and other cities. Cherokee also notes the resignation of M. E. Christopherson as coach and PE teacher.
Iowa basketball coach Frank O Connor described acts of racial discrimination against Deacon Davis and Carl Cain by Kansas City establishments during the NCAA tourney. Cain recalled elevator refusals and denied meals, with Russell also affected. The Hawks faced segregation in Missouri and Missouri events, shaping move discussions for next year.
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