3rd Straight For McKinley Ends Season
Washington loses 53-6 to Cedar Rapids city champions Franklin as Bolts dominate with four touchdowns by Ron Helms and two by Terry Heald. Oelwein falls 25-14 to McKinley after John Huston scores three TDs.
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McKinley
Gazette
Washington
Franklin
Cedar Rapids
Glen Drahn
Mt. Pleasant
Geneseo Ll
Ron Helms
Terry Heald
Kent Johnson
Dike Scroggs
Ed “Buzz” LaCombe
Bolts
the Gazette
Oelwein
John Huston
Huston
Bears
Terry Roberts
K State Tops Drake in 53 18 Victory
Kansas State overwhelmed Drake 53 18 before 3 000 fans as Fullback Doug Roether and Halfback Bob Dahnke each scored twice. The Wildcats built a 20 0 lead, added a fourth before halftime, then pulled away with three more TDs.
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Des Moines
Kansas State
Wildcats
Drake
Doug Roether
Bob Dahnke
Bill Meek
K-State
Kansans
Roether
Dahnke
Kenny Nesmith
Ron Lind
Walls Injured Forcing Postponement Of Title Fight
Canadian heavyweight champion Earl Walls sprained his back during sparring, forcing the postponement of his title bout with James J. Parker scheduled for Tuesday night. No new date has been announced.
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Toronto
Qat
Frank Tunny
Earl Walls
James J. Parker
Tunny
Walls
Sign Dupas for Fight During Sugar Bowl
Promoters announced that Ralph Dupas a 19 year old New Orleans lightweight contender would meet Frankie Ruff Eddie Chavez or Cisco Andrade in a nationally televised 10 round bout on Sugar Bowl night January 1 in New Orleans. The fee would be named by next Tuesday. Dupas seeks a rematch with Ruff who beat him in 16 prior bouts.
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New Orleans
Ralph Dupas
Frankie Ruff
Eddie Chavez
Cisco Andrade
Dupas
Ruff
Eastern Parkway Arena
Boxing Bout Results From Philadelphia Note Unclear
Fragmentary report from Philadelphia shows Bob Baker 211 outpointing Jimmy Slade with unclear scoring. The card also references Mario Trigo at 143 against Frankie Fisopery with details obscured.
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Philadelphia
Bob Baker
Jimmy Slade
Mario Trigo
Sethe
Frankie Fisopery
Boxing official praises convicted killer Coco
James D. Norris president of the International Boxing Club called Eddie Coco highly respected despite Coco's second degree murder conviction. The remark sits in official court records three days after Coco's verdict and remains under appeal with Coco free on bond. Other letters from boxing figures describe Coco as a gentleman and man of his word.
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Miami
Fla
James D. Norris
International Boxing Club
Eddie Coco
Coco
Norris
Coral Gables
State Supreme Court
Johnny Smith
Miami Beach
Maj. W. H. Peeples, Jr
Irving Cohen
Brooklyn
Peeples
Cohen
Proposals Consider Reshaping Iowa High School Tournament
Iowa City potential changes to the boys basketball state tournament were aired by the IHSAA executive council. Two plans would divide four classes send two teams to sub state events or finalists then crown four champions before a final title round. A Des Moines move to the state meet hinges on seating 15000 at the Memorial Auditorium.
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DES Moines
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Dividge
Lyle Quinn
IHSAA
Board of Control
Defer Action on Girls Meet Site in Des Moines
The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union executive committee met in Des Moines and postponed a decision on moving the girls basketball state tournament to the Veterans Memorial auditorium. The 1955 girls tourney is set for March 1–5 pending progress on auditorium construction and readiness expected in February. Meanwhile the 1955 boys tourney may move to the Veterans auditorium if ready, with the girls previously held at Drake University fieldhouse.
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Des Moines
Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
E. Wayne Cooley
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Lyle Quinn
Veterans Auditorium
University of Town Fieldhouse
Drake University
Rookie Bert Cook Returns for Knicks Thursday Game
New York guard Bert Cook, former Utah State star, rejoins the Knicks for next Thursday’s matchup with the Rochester Royals after a week sidelined by an infected left foot.
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New York
Bert Cook
Utah State
New York Knickerbockers
Rochester Royals
Shun of Feller In Series Still Has Fans Irked
New York AP article notes Cleveland fans and manager Al Lopez are criticized for not giving Bob Feller a World Series mound chance. It discusses Feller’s 262 wins, his navy service, and the potential rise to seventh all time with nine more victories, referencing baseball legends and career impact.
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Shun
Feller
NEW York
Cleveland
Indians
al Lopez
Bob Feller
Giants
van Meter
Cy Young
Hare
Walter Johnson
Christy Mathewson
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Eddie Plank
Lefty
Moses Grove
Navy
Bob
Slade
al Joyner
Baker
Joyner
Calls for Year’s Ban on Boxing
Chicago AP Louis Radzienda a national boxing official and Illinois Athletic Commission member urged a federal one year ban on professional boxing to allow an investigation of alleged hoodlum elements He said the hoodlum association has long existed but stronger today He noted the Illinois commission has not faced serious ill repute issues but national concerns persist If unaddressed the government might abolish professional boxing for a year or two to weaken the undesirable group.
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Chicago (Ap
Louis Radzienda
Illinois Athletic Commission
Radziienda
National Boxing Association
Radzienda
Ilinois Commission
Boston College Tops Marquette In Late TD Drive
In Milwaukee on Friday night Boston College beat Marquette 13 to 7 after an 83 yard drive that concluded with a five yard touchdown run by Tom Magnarelli. Earlier BC had tied the game with a second period TD and secured the winner with a late six point score.
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Milwaukee
Boston College Eagles
Marquette
J& C
Tom Magnarelli
Boston College
B. C
Allie Reynolds avoids skin graft after finger injury
New York Yankee pitcher Allie Reynolds, hurt when he fell in a glass-lined shower in Colorado Springs, Colo., said doctors report skin ripping on his finger is regrowing. He has stitches partially removed, a splint gone, and expects 10 to 12 days before he can move the finger with no apparent tendon damage.
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Oklahoma City
New York Yankee
Allie ‘Reynolds
Reynolds
Colorado Springs
Colo
Seixas Calls Davis Cup Doubles The Deciding Factor
Vic Seixas, U S Davis Cup veteran, told a Philadelphia Junior Chamber meeting that the doubles would decide the cup. He said America holds a psychological edge over defending champion Australia in next month’s matches in Australia, with singles elections seen as even. America must beat Sweden in an interzone match to reach Australia.
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Philadelphia
Vic Seixas
Seixas
Commerce
Australia
America
Sweden
Wilson Defeats Bettendorf 12-7 In Final Battle
Wilson of Cedar Rapids edged Bettendorf 12-7 on Friday night to close their season. Harry Broxey scored for Wilson after a bad punt return set up the opening drive, and Larry Childs sneaked in from the one to cap Wilson’s late score. Bettendorf answered with Tony Castro and a Tucker extra point, while Wilson outgained Bettendorf 218 rushing yards to 66 despite losing the aerial battle 38-25.
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The
Gazette
Bettendorf
Wilson High School
Cedar Rapids
Wilson
Harry Broxey
Ramblers
Larry Childs
Tony Castro
Tucker
Fison
Broxey
Childs
Baker Touts Hard Work Behind Upset Victory
In a nationally televised 10 round bout at the Arena, Big Bob Baker defeated Slade by unanimous decision. Baker, 36th victory in 42 fights, credited two miles of daily road work for two months and excellent conditioning. Slade, New York State champion, blamed a seven month layoff and weight disadvantage for the setback.
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Philadelphia
Big Bob Baker
Arena
Pittsburgh
Joyner
Bob
Slade
New York
Tommy
Jackson
West Branch and Tipton settle for 14 14 tie to end seasons
West Branch and Tipton played to a 14 14 tie as Tipton led 14 0 at halftime and West Branch rallied in the second half. Jerome Worsham scored Tipton’s two touchdowns and added the extra point while Keith Schiele and Dale Allen produced West Branch scores. Foraker kicked both West Branch extra points as defense dominated the final period.
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West Branch
Tipton
the Gazette
Tigers
Jerome Worsham
Keith Schiele
Dale Allen
Phil Foraker
Tepton
ORING
Worsham
Orec
Td—Schiele
Alien
XP -Foraker
Davenport Champs Clinch MVC Football Title with 15-0 Win
Davenport defeated Dubuque 15-0 to secure the Mississippi Valley conference football championship. Dubuque dropped to third. Clinton moved to second with a Friday victory. Davenport finished 4-1, Clinton 3-1-1, Dubuque 3-2. Hawklers were fourth at 3-2-1, ending Iowa City’s two-year reign.
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Gazette
Dubuque
Clinton
Davenport
Iowa City
Hawklers
Adams smashes Calmar 26 2 in final game
Adams, Minnesota defeated Calmar 26 to 2 in Calmar with a 14 point first period lead. Calmar was held scoreless until a fourth period safety. Calmar finishes 2 3 and 3 on the season as Adams builds momentum.
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Gaze Calimar
Adams
Minn
Calmar
Dea
Reinharts
Sennvess
Lewison
Xp—Moenbuck
Heyman
U. S. Caterpillars Win International Basketball Meet
The Caterpillars from Peoria Illinois defeated Brazil 62 to 41 to finish the international tournament undefeated. They won two games in the preliminaries and swept the round robin final against Philippines France Uruguay Canada Nationalist China Israel and Brazil before 15408 fans in Rio de Janeiro.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Peoria
Ill
Caterpillars
Brazil
Cats
Philippines
France
Uruguay
Canada
China
Israel
Marion Coyotes Triumph 19-7 Over Mt Vernon in Rivalry
Marion, the Wamac Conference champion, closed the season 8-1 with a 19-7 victory over Mt. Vernon. Little Ted Burkart scored twice before an injury ended his night, and Darrell Failor added a 21-yard TD. Mt. Vernon finished 2-5-1. Marion outgained the opponent 207 rushing yards to 144 and led in first downs 13-9.
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Les’ Marion
Mt. Vernon
Les
Don’s
Mustangs
Little Ted Burkart
Marion
Burkart
Mustang
Darrell Failor
Failor
Bill Peck
E-J. Smith
Obison
Varmiers
Cox
Reget
Williams
Jo Vernon
Coe Pittoor
Walters
Schnittaerate Trpkosh
Thomson
Ringer
Uman
Wheadle
Kruse
Wolrad
Nietert Keapersherry
Fillmore
Mt. Vernon Downs
Ener - Ae Ares
Fumbies Ree
Sehenards
Vernon Orion
Parlor
Xp Feller
Td—Rhoads
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LaCombe
Ed Koze
Helms
Johnson
Helm
Scruggs
Don McClure
Ron York
Bill Barnard
Roberts
Keith Rusher
Hawkeye
Iowa
Bill Logan
Carl Cain
Bucky O'Connor
Bucky
Lowa
Lowa City
Eddie
Miami Herald
Quinn
Des Moines Memorial
Gayle Talbot
Burleigh Grimes
Eppa Rixey
Red Ruffing
Grove
Allie
Tempt
Ralph Bernstein
Paul Stilley Carding
Bill Yancey
Zach Clayton
Associated Press
Champi
U. S
Les Hipple
Don
Waverly
Ron Franklin
Dick Kruse
Ron Rhoads
DE Var
Manhattan
First Avenue
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