Oelwein Tops Osage in Rainy Conference Clash
Oelwein 33 Osage 13 in heavy rain to share the Northeast Iowa conference crown. George Dusty Rice opened with a 95 yard kickoff return for a touchdown, Ed Running added an 8 yard score, Jack Willet two rushing TDs, Ed Volker a 40 yard run. Osage scored only in the final quarter against reserves as Bob Ohl recovered five fumbles and blocked two punts.
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Oelwein
Jack Willet
Ed Volker
Bob Ohl
Eaeratreee
Wilter
Rice
Volker
Bailey
Wright
Waverly Grabs Narrow Win to Share Northeast Iowa Title
Waverly rallied in the final quarter to beat Decorah 23 to 12 and secure a share of the Northeast Iowa conference championship alongside Clewein. Key moments included a 65 yard sleeper pass to Brown and two fourth quarter safeties, plus multiple drives led by Nichols and Rowray.
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Decorah
Northeast Iowa
Clewein
Sullivan
Jack Dickman
Brown
Rowray
Traer Dominate Gladbrook 31-6 In Muddy Rain Drench
Traer defeated Gladbrook 31 to 6 as a field of mud and heavy rain slowed play. Jim Quinn led Traer with three touchdowns while Walter Hoyt and Don Buchanan each added a TD and Buchanan kicked the extra point. Bierks tallied Gladbrook’s lone touchdown in the final quarter.
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Gladbrook
Jim Quinn
Walter Hoyt
Don Buchanan
Buchganan
Jim Bierks
Quinn
Buchanan
Hoyt
Brook
Bierks
Seek Action To Allow Bonus Players Option
Cincinnati report states baseball's executive committee awaits major and minor league action on permitting clubs to option out bonus players in their first year. Leagues to consider at December conventions. Currently bonus players cannot be optioned nor traded or sold to lower classifications without first waivers by all higher or equal clubs.
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Cincinnati
Georgetown Edges New York University 13 to 6
Georgetown surged in the second half to topple New York University 13 to 6 before 6 000 fans at Griffith Stadium. NYU sophomore Jack Fogarty sparked a late burst setting up Georgetown’s only touchdown as Jerry Eisenman crossed from the two.
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New York University
Griffith Stadium
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Jerry Eisenman
Holds Prep Record Despite Arm Trouble
South Beloit senior Kenny Hanson held the Illinois prep scoring lead despite an early season dislocated shoulder. He scored 42 points in a 49 to 6 win over the Wisconsin School for the Deaf, reaching 165 total points.
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Kenny Hanson
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Wisconsin School For the Deaf
Louis Cold Delays New England Boxing Tour Start
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis, suffering from a cold and slight fever, postponed his New England exhibition tour until Monday. He arrived in New York after a string of bouts in Southern states.
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Hurricanes rout Cincinnati in Friday night tilt
The University of Miami Hurricanes delivered a dominant win over Cincinnati Friday night, overwhelming their opponent with sharp offense and stifling defense to seize a commanding victory.
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University of Miami
Cincinnati
Iowa City Hawks Finish Season With 19 7 Win Over Ottumwa
Iowa City Hawklets end 1948 football season with a 19 to 7 non conference victory against Ottumwa. Dan Dutcher scored twice on a 52 yard drive and a late rushing play, Dick Doran connected with Bill Fenton for a second score, and Gene Hettrick caught the third. Ottumwa broke through late with a fumble recovery and Bob Moyer score.
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Davenport Blue Devils Capture Valley Title With 6-0 Win
Davenport Blue Devils clinched the Mississippi Valley Conference title with a 6-0 victory over the Dubuque Rams on Friday night. A loss by the Imps would have allowed Iowa City to claim the title by games played, but Davenport secured it.
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North English Downs Marengo 20-0 in Homecoming Clash
Special to The Gazette North English spoiled Marengo Homecoming with a 20-0 victory. Dave Greene broke through for a 72 yard opening TD, Kenny Donahue added a 52 yard score, and Donahue again raced 60 yards for the third TD. Bob Gunzenhauser and Joe Chehak provided the line push while penalties halted Marengo drives.
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Bob Gunzenhauser
Joe Chehak
Greene
Tipton Tops Marion 13-7 to Win Wamac Title
Tipton defeats Marion 13-7 in a drenched battle to claim the Wamac football crown. Jim Williams scored early after a Marion fumble, Otting added the go ahead score for Marion, and Ford’s rushing and Hamilton’s drives spurred Tipton’s late win as 3,500 fans watched in rain.
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Mario
George Heick
Roger Ruchotzke
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Ed Hamilton
Ray Crock
Jim Williams
Hilbert Ford
Maynard Hamilton
Marion
Fighting Tigers
Indians
Luther Defeats Simpson 12-0 in Rain Soaked Iowa Clash
In Indianola Luther beat Simpson 12 to 0 after two scoreless periods as Lyle Opheim scored on a third quarter reverse and Grant blocked a Simpson punt for a Luther tally in the fourth. Luther threatened again at the Simpson five yard line when time expired.
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Monticello routs Anamosa 26 0 in rain swept game
Monticello Panthers dominate Anamosa 26 to 0 as Schneider scores four touchdowns and Wilwerth and Gerdes add extra points. Monticello takes early lead with a 50 yard kickoff return and scores on two plays. Schneider interception sets up another score in the second quarter. Final period features a 30 yard pass from Divelvis to Schneider for the last TD.
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Prep Cage Scores Contain Mixed Totals
Fragmentary basketball scoreboard item notes a prep cage page with scores for girls including Arora 40 and Fowler 353 amnees a, indicating partial scoring fragments from a high school game summary.
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Siris
Fowler
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Prep Scores and Rain Delay Report from Iowa Meet
Local prep scores from Mississippi Valley area games amid rainy conditions include Manchester at Independence and Tipton leading Marion 13 to 7. Notable tallies: Monticello 26 Anamesa 90, Clinton Lyons 14, Maquoketa 6, North English 20 Marengo 6, New London Cedar. North English 20 Marengo G. ertheess Town. Cresco Otherrasa Pa Traer 31.
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New Haar
Citation to Run at Tanforan Handicap Dec 11
Officials announced Citation will be shipped from Baltimore to Tanforan next week to compete in the $50,000 added Tanforan Handicap on December 11.
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Wilson-Ridgers Football Game Postponed By Rain
The Wilson Roosevelt high school game at Hill Park was postponed due to rain. Principals are out of town and Welfare Director Fred Winter said a will be rescheduled for early next week after their return, with potential city title implications for Roosevelt and Franklin.
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Roosevelt
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Winfield Fall to U High 13 0 in Eastern Iowa Clash
University High of Iowa City defeated Winfield 13 0 in the final quarter to clinch third place in the Eastern Iowa conference. Fullback Bob Ojemann returned after a three week layoff, scoring once and throwing a second touchdown pass and the extra point. Holdeman and Ewart connected for a 57 yard push to the three yard line, then Ojemann scored from the one. A 53 yard drive ending with Holdeman receiving a pass for a TD closed the scoring.
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Wapello Dominates Columbus Junction in Homecoming Win
Wapello celebrated homecoming by defeating Columbus Junction 19 to 0 on Friday. Don Pewitt opened with a four yard TD, Warren Devore added a 19 yard score, and Pewitt broke free for a 65 yard TD in the third. Andree McLean was crowned homecoming queen in pre game ceremonies.
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Independence- Manchester Football Postponed by Rain
Heavy rain postponed the Independence Manchester football game scheduled for Friday. The rescheduled match will be played Monday at 7 p.m. in Independence.
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George Ruppert Dies At 73 In New York
George Ruppert longtime president and chairman of Ruppert Brewing Co. died in Lenox Hill Hospital New York after a short illness. He was 73. He is survived by his widow Pearl Ruppert and a daughter Mrs. Murray Vernon.
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Haney Declines One Year Deal for Three-Year Pact
Hollywood veteran Fred Haney refused the Stars manager post unless offered a three-year contract. He said the financial terms were satisfactory but would not take a one-year arrangement, leaving the decision to the Hollywood board.
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Grabiner Estate Valued at $100000 in Chicago Will
The estate of late baseball executive Harry Grabiner was valued at $100000 in Chicago probate court. His daughter June Travis received 30000. her husband Fred Friedlob 2000. sisters Sophie Stein and Fannie Simon 2000 each. brother Sol Grabiner its hope for a fund of 20600. Dorothy Grabiner widow received the remainder.
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San Francisco Upsets Loyola 28-0 at Gilmore Stadium
University of San Francisco overwhelmed Loyola with a strong running game to clinch a 28-0 upset Friday night before a sparse crowd of 5,785 at Gilmore Stadium.
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Penna Caps North South Open With Winning 285 Stroke Total
Toney Penna of Cincinnati wins the 46th North and South Open at Pinehurst with a 72 hole total of 285, three under par. Julius Boros and Frank Stranahan follow with 287 and 288, respectively, as several top players struggle on the No. 2 course.
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Ris Named Iowa Outstanding Amateur by AAU
Des Moines AP report states Wally Ris of the University of Iowa, Olympic swimming champion, was nominated by the Iowa AAU as the state's outstanding amateur athlete. He advances to competition for the national Sullivan award as the Iowa association plans to present the trophy at the AAU swimming championships at Iowa State College in January.
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Wyoming Monmouth Split Twin Cage Bill
Wyoming boys defeated Monmouth 38 to 15 as Dirks led with 12 points and a 17 point halftime edge. Monmouth girls won 46 to 24 with Balster scoring 26 and a 20 to 9 halftime margin.
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Indiana Cops State Cross Country Title
Indiana won the state cross country meet with 36 points to Purdue 48 and Notre Dame 67. Dave DeWitte led Indiana completing the four mile Notre Dame course in 20 29.5 amid rough rain.
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Horse Dies Aboard Plane En Route To United States
Four year-old French racehorse Dijelal, recently sold for 225000 dollars to an American syndicate, died on a plane during the first leg of its journey to the United States.
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Midwest Conference Scores Highlight College Action Across Regions
Across conferences, Central defeated Midland 24 to 6 while Luther led Simpson 12 to 4 in Iowa action. North Central shows Morningside 18 over South Dakota State BM, with numerous matchups featuring Wesley, Montclair, Hofstra, and others shaping the regional college football and basketball landscape.
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Fight Results Across Cities By The Press
New York Pete Mead outpointed Gnariey A' Zivie in a crowded Madison match. Boston Tommy Dix from New Jersey knocked out an opponent in the mid rounds. Hollywood saw Boston’s athlete defeat Paulinentes by decision. Worcester Johnny Callahan scored a disputed win over Fall River, with Callahan advancing after a fourth round tactic.
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