NCA sanctions Oklahoma A and M and Bradley probation
The North Central Association stripped Oklahoma A and M of accreditation and put Bradley on a one year probation. The move, approved at the annual meeting, marks a crackdown on athletic code violations. Oklahoma A and M officials vow to appeal.
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Oklahoma A & M
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Henry Gadd Harmon
Drake University
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New Hialeah Clubhouse to Rise as Weather Hurts Tracks
Florida racing notes say Hialeah Park will replace its 1932 clubhouse with a $2,000,000 structure to triple capacity. Weather and strong purses lure top stables, including Vanderbilt and Widener teams, while rain dampens the meeting but handle climbs when conditions clear.
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Delaware Loop Honors Schulte Of Silver Creek
Leo Schulte of Silver Creek was named Most Valuable Player at the Delaware County baseball league spring banquet in Colesburg. About 150 attendees heard speeches from Marty Dittmer, Gerald McAleece, Harold Sweet, and Tom Rigney who presented team members, umpire notes, and World Series clips.
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Leo Schulte
Silver Creek
Delaware County Baseball League
Schulte
Marty Dittmer
Colesbury
Gerald “Red” McAleece
Dubuque
Harold Sweet
Tom Rigney
Waterloo White Hawk
All-State Preps In Friday Gazette
The Iowa Daily Press Association All-State basketball squad will be announced Friday in The Gazette and IDPA papers. Pictures of the top two eight man squads accompany the four teams chosen by voting, with thumbnail sketches and honorable mentions listed by votes.
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Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa Daily Press Association
Gazette
Comedian Brown Replaces DiMag as Yankee TV Commentator
Joe E. Brown, the longtime film comic who once flirted with professional baseball, has taken over as television commentator for the New York Yankees home games. The club offered no reason for the change.
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NEW York
Joe E. Brown
Joe Dimaggio
New York Yankees
Yankees
Wapello Harness and Running Meet Slated for July
Dates for the 18th annual Wapello three day harness and running race meet are set for July 14 15 and 16. Horsemen may obtain entry details from organizers.
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Wapello
Ageless Cleo Johnson to perform at Roadkings game night
Har lem Roadkings veteran Cleo Johnson billed as basketball's greatest tough-getter will showcase his double shuffle dribbling act at Coe field house Friday night. Roadkings meet the Iowa All Stars at 8 p.m. in a Coe C Men's Club sponsored event featuring Lloyd Olmstead Cornell Skip Green Ev Cochrane and Burt Britzman from SUI.
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Cleo Johnson
Harlem Roadkings
Coe
Roadkings
Iown All Stars
Lloyd Olmstead
Cornell
Skip Green
Ev Cochrane
Burt Britzman
SUI
St. Marys Clinton Five Receive Illiana Conference Honors
All five starters from St. Marys of Clinton were named to the Illiana Conference all conference team. Members named were Jim Hyde Dave Junker Tom McAndrews George McAndrews and Dick Lingle. The second team excluded St. Marys and included LaVerne Boelkens Fulton Dale Bull Morrison Dave Woods Savanna Clarence McArdle Lyons and Jack Maynard Dett.
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Gazette
Clinton
St. Mary’s of
Illiana
Jim Hyde
Dave Junker
Tom McAndrews
George McAndrews
Dick Lingle
St. Mary’s
LaVerne Boelkens
Fulton
Dale Bull
Morrison
Dave Woods
Savanna
Clarence McArdle
Lyons
Jack Maynard
Dett
Araujo Wins to Earn Lightweight Title Shot
Cleveland AP reports Methodi cal George Araujo defeated Teddy Davis by unanimous decision in Cleveland Arena setting up a title shot. Araujo awaits his challenger as Tommy Collins earns a bout with champion Jimmy Carter on April 24 in Boston.
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George Araujo
Teddy
Davis
Tommy Collins
Boston
Jimmy Carter
Araujo
Cleveland Arena
New York Leads Boston In NBA Playoffs
NBA Playoffs show New York 95 over Boston 91 as the Knicks take a 1-0 series edge. Hockey and baseball results are mixed with several exhibition and current games listed, including Philadelphia and Baltimore scattered notes.
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Boston
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Philadelphia
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St. Louis
Chicago
Brooklyn
Milwaukee
W. T Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Indiana Coach Branch McCracken Named COY by Philadelphia Writers
Branch McCracken, who led Indiana University to the 1953 Big Ten and NCAA titles, was named college basketball coach of the year by the Philadelphia Basketball Writers Association. The Hoosiers posted a 27-1 season and 23-3 overall record, and McCracken accepted the award at the writers' annual banquet in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Branch McCracken
Indiana University
Philadelphia Basketball Writers Association
Hoosier
New York
Chips staff backs Luther College sports eligibility policy
Decorah The Chips staff at Luther College backing the fall policy raising educational requirements for intercollegiate participation. Dean Qualley explained the move aligns with North Central Association standards and that the faculty set a 12 semester hour and 12 honor point minimum, with athletes maintaining progress toward graduation.
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Gazette
Decorah
Rts
Chips
Luther College
Iowa
Oo. W. Quaker
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Jerry Mathre
Mathre
Dean Qualley
Letterman’s Club
NCA
No Successor for Vintons Peterson
VINTON Grant Peterson, head basketball and baseball coach at Vinton high school, has resigned after four years at the Wamac conference school. A successor has not yet been chosen and Peterson will disclose his future plans later. His basketball teams posted 53 wins and 39 losses, with three sectional titles, while the baseball squad went 7-3 with minimal graduation losses. He helped build a midget baseball program with Jake McCaleb, nurturing about 80 boys, and served as assistant football coach.
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The
Gazette
Vinton
Grant Peterson
Vinton High School
Wamac
Peterson
Jake McCaleb
Sweet Patootie Competes For Juvenile Filly Honors
Sweet Patootie is described as one of the smallest horses in racing today at 14 hands 2 inches high as she contends for juvenile filly honors in 1952.
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Sweet Patootie
Davenport Favored to Win Valley Indoor Track Meet
Davenport is expected to defend its title at the 23rd Mississippi Valley Conference Indoor Meet opening the spring sports season in Iowa City. Cedar Rapids schools compete with limited indoor facilities as Roosevelt, Wilson, Franklin, and McKinley aim for top events including the 880, mile relay, high jump, pole vault, and sprints.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Davenport
Mississippi Valley Conference
Iowa Fieldhouse
Sam Cooper
Roosevelt
Ins
Dick Merrifield
Darrell Pedersen
Bob Knight
Karl Kullander
Kullander
Ellis Wiggins
Lloyd Goettel
Franklin
Don Peterson
Pete Holmes
Dick Rudd
Bob Miller
Tipton
Miller
Dick Schnoebelen
Bill Voorhoege
Holland
Bill
Bolt
Goettel
What’s an Amateur Many Things By Will Grimsley
New York AP examines amateur status across sports noting inconsistent rules. It cites Billy Maxwell and North Texas State players stripped of amateur standing for expense money and coaching fees. It contrasts tennis track golf and hockey pay scales and cites the Canadian ice hockey model and Jean Paul Belleveau’s reported $20 000 yearly pay.
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New York
Uncle Sam
USGA
America
Billy Maxwell
North Texas State College
Denton
Texas
Mexico City
Canada
Jean Paul Belleveau
Quebec
Monti's Eileen Heads Tutor Track Hopes
Cedar Falls Iowa 1953 outdoor track schedule announced by L L Mendenhall director of athletics. Competition begins April 18 with the 30th Teachers College Relays followed by dual meets with Wartburg April 28 and Grinnell May 15 and the Iowa district NASA meet May 29.
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N.A
North Central
Wou Falls
Iowa District 64
Iowa
Des Moines
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Lincoln
Neb
Local Sports Schedule Highlights Week Ahead
Thursday events include skating at Rooseville venue and CR ball Association meeting at 7 PM. Friday features Paul Moon at Strawberry Ave YMCA doubles tourney and Ridgeway journey finals in basketball. Saturday brings Buchanan county finals, University of Iowa track meets, and state banquet events.
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Memorial Coliseum
Paul Moon
Strawberry Aw State Ymca
Iowa Stars
Ridgeway Independent Journey
Mississippi Valley Conference
University of Iowa
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Martello
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IDPA
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B'nai B'rith Boxing Card set for April 7 at Memorial Coliseum
A 12 match boxing card is scheduled for April 7 at Memorial Coliseum. Headlined by Vic Budan of Cascade vs Jim Guzzo of Rock Island at 147 pounds. The event raises funds for the B'nai B'rith Cedar Rapids lodge with multiple local and regional fighters, refereed by Alex Fidler. Tickets on sale at Armstrong's Beck's and Bohemian Village with various price options.
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Dean Owens
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Sammie Humble
Central City
Decorah Dogs Shine in Rochester Derby Stakes
DECORAH Tux II owned by Jimmie McAndrews won first in the Derby stakes at Rochester Minnesota. Kracher a black labrador also owned by McAndrews placed third. Both dogs were handled by Vivian Finholt for Decorah.
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