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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1952
Page
3
Evashevski’s Iowa squad and Illinois battle for Big Ten cellar status after mixed results. The Hawkeyes face Illinois with 1-4 versus 1-3 records as analysts note defensive grit, shifting forecasts, and considerations for future matchups.
In a Big Ten clash Minnesota's 13 yard punt by Binkey Broeder, with a swollen knee four plays earlier, sparked Iowa's 17 point burst. Coach Evashevski disclosed Broeder's injury and listed others out or doubtful for Illinois.
Chicago Bears defeated the San Francisco 49ers 20 to 17 at Kezar Stadium to tighten the National Football League race. George Blanda's precise footwork and Frankie Albert's errors helped the Bears overturn a prior loss and vault into contention. Chicago improved from a 40-16 loss earlier in the year, while Illinois coach Vepp? not needed. main entities: Bears, 49ers, Kezar Stadium, George Blanda, Frankie Albert, NFL race.
Army surgeon general announced Mickey Mantle is physically disqualified for service due to a chronic right knee defect from a 1951 World Series injury. A Ft. Sill examination confirmed the condition meets mandatory rejection under army physical standards, marking a third rejection for Mantle. Delaware Park’s 1952 meeting noted nine million dollar betting days, with a top hold of $1,606,199.
The NCAA executive council recommended a one year ban from basketball competition for Kentucky and Bradley over payments to players and ineligible athletes. Minnesota Kentucky game canceled. Kentucky may face probation and possible further sanctions as council actions follow at the January convention. Bradley receives censure and a two count by law violation finding. Bradley fined and banned from 1953 NCAA tournament eligibility.
Coe College's Kohawks, riding a 14 game win streak, face Lawrence College at Kinnick stadium in Cedar Rapids with the Midwest Conference title on the line. Lawrence also undefeated in league play at 6-0. Coe seeks to halt a major conference threat as Cas Passalino and Jack Elgin near return while Jim Hamilton leads quarterback duties.
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