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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1956

Page

14

Three Wrestlers Dominate Greco-Roman AAU Event

Tulsa reports highlight Sill Kerslake, Danny Hodge, and Alan Rice as top heavyweights in the AAU Greco-Roman eliminations. Each captured titles and trophies, with Hodge weighing 274 pounds and Rice at 136.5. The trio will compete in the April California meet as Olympic trials decide the U.S. team for Melbourne.

Tulsa Okla Amateur Athletic Union AAU Sill Kerslake Danny Hodge Alan Rice Ian Angeles Yaskeup Uncle Sam Melbourne United States

Local girls hoops shine in regional bracket action

Susan Stander wrapped her prep career with 20 points for Sacred Heart Monticello. Joyce Henderson of Coggon limited by Bettendorf defense as Montour took early control and led 46-15 at halftime. Mary Dixon scored 30 for Mid-Yowans with Glenece Salasek 29 and Pat Kearney 22 for Clutier. Charlene Hansen led Calamus with 20.

Susan Stander Sacred Heart of Monticello Joyce Henderson Coggon Bettendorf Mid-Yowans Mary Dixon Glenece Salasek Pat Kearney Clutier Charlene Hansen Calamus Montour Halftme

Ferrari Enters Experimental Car in Indianapolis 500

Former world champion Giuseppe Farina of Italy will drive Bardahl Ferrari experimental car in the 40th annual 300 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30. Entry filed by Bardahl management in Florence, Italy states the six cylinder non supercharged engine yields 268 cubic inches. The car previously entered last year but not finished. final tests were completed in May.

Ferrari Indianapolis Giuseppe Farina Italy Bardahl Indianapolis Motor Speedway Farina Giorgin ‘Geddes Bardah] Ly Hri- Padis Florence Bardaht

Boxer Teran Indicted on Narcotics Charge in Los Angeles

Boxer Teran 24, once a top hantamweight, was indicted by a Los Angeles county grand jury on four counts of selling heroin. He proclaimed innocence and declined to testify. The case is part of a major narcotics crackdown that led to 173 arrests and 103 indictments.

Teran Los Angeles INS Kennu Teran Billy" Anderson Eddie Rochester” Anderson Young Anderson

Squaratail Kingdom and trout catching tips

Field and Stream reveals where to catch your limit of trout almost daily with stories on Squaratail Kingdom. Learn about fly fishing casting and the best trout baits for brook trout and larger trips.

Detroit, Montreal Meet in Stanley Cup Playoff Showdown

Detroit leaves for Montreal after beating Toronto 2 1 in Olympia to clinch a Stanley Cup final berth. Alex Delvecchio scored twice in the first period and Ted Lindsay added the insurance goal with seconds left. The final round opens Saturday in Montreal as Detroit seeks its fourth title in five years against the Canadiens.

Detroit Detroit Red Wings Montreal Toronto Dick Duff Leafs Ted Lindsay Joalie Harry Turley Ges Canadiens

Hawks Win Titles in Tennis in St Louis Meet

University of Iowa players Jim MecCutlough and Gary Anderson captured titles as Iowa finished strong in a four-team tennis tournament at St Louis. Wally Gunlack led Washington University pace with four singles wins. Iowa's Jim Andrews took consolation honors after an early loss. Results include multiple first round and final matchups among Iowa, Minnesota, Purdue, and Washington University competitors.

ST. Louis Washington University of St. Louis Wally Gunlack Jim MecCutlough Gary Anderson University of Iowa Mwks Minnesota Purdue Jim Andrews Iowa Gunlack Ghodrews Wef John Bhartlit Hood Curt Romrer Minn Rover

Winter named honorary referee for Cornell Relays event

Fred Winter, Cedar Rapids public schools director of physical welfare for 20 years, is designated honorary referee for the Cornell Relays set for April 14. He has served on the HSAA track committee for six years after coaching at Grant High School for 11 years. Thirty-eight teams have announced plans to compete, with entries from Edgewood Straw berry Point and Brooklyn in Class B, and Marion in Class A. Colleges include Dubuque Iowa Teachers Knox Carleton St Olaf Grinnell Monmouth St Ambrose Davenport Lawrence Cornell.

Winter Cornell Mt.vernon Fred Winter Cedar Rapids HSAA Grant High School Lic Welfare Corewell Edgewood Strawberry Point Rooklyn Marion Dubuque Iowa Knox Carleton St. Olaf Car Grinnell Monmouth St. Ambrose Davenport Lawrence

Littler tops Azalea Open field in tense second round

Gene Littler, 25, Palm Springs, Calif, posted six under par at Cape Fear Country Club to lead the Azalea Open into round two. He held a one shot cushion over Arnold Palmer, George Bayer and Stan Leonard as fierce pro golf action continued in Wilmington.

Wilmington Gene Littler Palm Springs Calif Cape Fear Country Club Littler Arnold Palmer Latrobe George Bayer Cincinnati Stan Leonard Lechute Canada

Fight Results Log From Global Boxing Card

Outpoints Los Angeles fighter Woo Jordan 138 in a 134 weight class duel. France’s Bathorin 158 defeated Cuba’s Gallian 14 in a separate bout. Misako 11151 of Japan outpointed Danny Kidd III of Manila. Event notes include multiple locations and unclear standings.

Angeles Hmmy Arier New York Woo Jordan Los Angeles PAHIS Bathorin France Kid Gallian Cuba Tokyo Hitosi Misako Japan Danny Kidd Manila Orient Fyweleht Championstiy

Curt Simmons May Be Traded This Year By Intermlocal News

Curt Simmons a longtime Phillies pitcher since 1947 faces trade rumors as he struggles in spring training. He allowed multiple runs in four innings as Mayo Smith urges a lefty, while other spring results show Dodgers Yankees and several teams posting wins in exhibition play.

Intermalocal News Strrisa Curt Simmons Philadelphia Phillies Simmons Robin Roberts York Cincinnati Warren Spthn Redlegs Hvaves Johnny Logan

West Branch wins Eastern Iowa indoor track title in 55 points

West Branch captured the Eastern Iowa Hawkeye conference indoor track title with 55 points led by Jonn Little who won three events the 60 yard high hurdles 880 run and 440 dash. Mt Vernon was runner up with 44 points and supplied multiple titles including Paul Kent high jump and mile medley relay.

Iowa City West Branch Jonn Little Lloyd Lininger University High Towa City Vernon Paul Kent Mustangs Giyard Carl Schiele Weat Ianch Illard New London Shouds Columbus Junction Bitwart Hamilton Morrison Dupuis Hranehi Varnon New Lon Lon Wallon Junction Hurdies Soke Tofl J. Ithiele West Winch Mrans Tt Lumbus Junction Alen Wapellor Wilton Sunelion Rileyant Tun—I Little Fearing Wavello Briar Folumbag Vunetlos Wolrab Ift. Vernon Hiland Given London James Ott A. Kruse Mt. Vernon Tishe John Little Atewe Columbus Gordon Frits Wapella Id Deppey Gillette Fearlagh Wilton Junction Blas- Kel Glensten Pnd Grunder ENE Larry Schrock Test Branch Gilliam Clemente Mt. Vermont Willams Wilton Junctions van Kerk U. Hien Aistance Dennla Snyder Kruse Vernondi Schoen i Foider Dant Lene

Michigan's Kramer to try wingback in spring drills

Michigan coach Bennie Oosterbaan announces Ron Kramer will be tried at wingback when spring training opens April 16. He says Kramer's best position is end but the Wolverines need wingbacks and Kramer could excel there.

Michigan Kramer Detroit Ron Kramer Wolverine Bennie Qoslerbaan Football Writers Association Oosterbaan Ren

Colesburg Sets Third Annual Activities Banquet

Colesburg will hold its third annual activity awards banquet on Saturday April 7 in the school dining room. Dinner starts at 6 30 p m followed by awards. Teachers hand out awards for general activities scholarship basketball baseball speech and instrumental and vocal music. Tait Cummins of Cedar Rapids will be the speaker.

Colesburg Tait Cummins of Cedar Rapids

Beloit Relays Move to May 5 For Teachers College

The Teachers College track schedule shifts their Beloit relays date to May 5. They were set for Sioux City on May 4 and 1 Dakota relays on May 5. Badlands National Monument in South Dakota spans about 120000 acres of eroded terrain.

Gazette Cedar Falls Iowa Teachers College Sioux City Dakota Badlands National Monument South Dakota

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