Waterloo Five Upsets IC in Overtime Thriller
OLVA of Waterloo edged Immaculate Conception 78-77 in overtime after a see-saw game. Bedard drove in the decisive basket with 15 seconds left. Keeley led IC with 33 points, while Conry led OLVA with 28 and Beaumaster added 18.
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Tom Bedard
Waterloo
OLVA
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S. C
Terry Kelly
Hounds
Jack Byrne
I.C
Keeley
Larry Wagner
Jim Naughton
Conry
Beaumaster
Bovey
Moline and East Moline end in 7 7 tie with late TDs
In a Mississippi Valley conference clash, Moline and East Moline each scored a touchdown in the final 32 seconds to finish tied 7 7. Moline’s TD came from Tom Seitz on a 58 yard play after a pass from Jerry Buck with John Staack adding the extra point. East Moline countered with a 5 yard run by Angelo Vallejo and Jim Adams extra point.
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Regents Approve $500000 Press Box for Iowa Stadium
The State Board of Regents approved a $500,000 press box for the University of Iowa stadium. Funds will come from athletic department sources, not university funds. The Friday decision was unanimous after the building and finance committee report.
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University of Iowa
Iowa Braille Falls to Wisconsin School in Wrestling Duel
VINTON Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School opens its dual wrestling season with a 26 21 defeat to the Wisconsin School for the Visually Handicapped in Vinton The meet featured multiple pins and decisions across weight classes led by Ken Hart and Ivan Bostwick for Iowa Braille and notable performances from Wisconsin opponents.
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Iowa Braille and Sight Saving
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Melvin Schroeder
Ivan Bostwick
Roy Rustvold
Larry Cobb
Melvin Sheire
Boxing results roundup across multiple cities
The Associated Press reports several boxing outcomes. Gene Fullmer from West Jordan Utah outpointed Neal Rivers in Las Vegas on November 10. Dommy Ursua of Manila knocked out Johnny Jarrett. Charlie Smith in Melbourne defeated France Rosini in Rome.
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West Jordan
Utah
Neal Rivers
Las Vegas
Manila
Dommy Ursua
Johnny Jarrett
Australia
Melbourne
Charlie Smith
France Rosini
Rome
Central City Beats Monticello In Prep Basketball
Central City edge Monticello 45 41 after Monticello won 40 36 in a rescheduled game. Alburnett defeated Troy Mills 56 29 and 47 44. Center Point won twice over Walker 74 51 and 62 40 with other district results across Benton and Buchanan counties.
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12 Vets Aid I C s Bid for Loop Honors
Immaculate Conception of Cedar Rapids aims for loop honors in its final year before merging with St. Wenceslaus to form Aegis high school. Coach Bob Jennings leads 12 lettermen, including Jim Naughton and Larry Wagner, with several 6-foot players among a 15-man squad. Home games shift to the new Aegis gym once available, likely December.
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St. Wenceslaus
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Jamboree Opens Sunday at Immaculate Conception Gym
The Northeast Iowa Catholic league basketball jamboree starts at 6 30 p m Sunday in the Immaculate Conception gym with games including Dubuque St Columbkille vs Iowa City St Pat s St Wenceslaus vs Waterloo ULVA Immaculate Conception vs Waterloo St Marys and Iowa City St Marys vs Cedar Rapids St Patricks
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Iowa
Local Team Notes Amid Flu and Injuries
The squad lists Lenborg and six other players including Gary Michael and Auggie Gureno with heights from 5 7 to 6 1. Early drills are disrupted by flu and injuries as Willenborg sits out two games with a broken finger and Kelly and Reiter miss time due to illness. Naughton remains hampered by a sprained ankle while not yet in top form.
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Gary Michael
Dave Hundley
Auggie Gureno
John Machacek
Tony Meis
Bob Barnett
Willenborg
Kelly
Reiter
Naughton
Girls' Cage Clinic at Coe College Wednesday
A Girls' Athletic Union basketball rules clinic will be held at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Coe college fieldhouse. Two more clinics will follow next week in Sioux City at Morningside college field house and in Ottumwa both starting at 7 30 p m.
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Morningside College
Ottumwa
Replacement For Schillig Is Irish Problem
St Patrick’s of Cedar Rapids led by Joe Kenney returns seven lettermen to challenge Northeast Iowa Catholic league. Key players Lynn Trosky Pete Pufali Terry Deaggett Butch Young Mike Cambridge Doug Hey Larry Stevenson aim to replace 519 point scorer Chuck Schillig in a season opener at OLVA and a jamboree at Immaculate Conception before facing Waterloo.
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Butch Young
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Larry Stevenson
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Joe Kenney
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Dodgers Stadium Petition Faces Possible Court Action
More than 11,000 signatures were eliminated on Friday from a Los Angeles petition. If sufficient, the move could impose a temporary restraining order on the Dodgers stadium plans.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
Jinx Threatens Sunday Bids by 49ers Browns
The Forty-Niners and Browns face road tests to keep their division leads as jinxes and tough foes loom. San Francisco (5-2) is a four point underdog at Detroit against the Lions (4-3) while Cleveland (6-1) is a three point favorite at Washington versus the Redskins (2-5).
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Cyclones win open cross country title at Midwest Open
Iowa State captured the Midwest Open cross country team title with 16 points. Wichita State finished second with 29, followed by Turkie, Grace land, and Kirksville Teachers. Ray Hampton of Wichita led the field in 20 minutes 20 seconds, with William Boyd of Iowa and John Darby of Iowa State close behind.
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Graceland
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Ray Hampton
William Boyd
University of Iowa
John Darby
Denning, Old-Time Middleweight, Buried in Queens
New York Jacob Denning aged 70 died Tuesday from asthma and was buried Friday at Calvary Cemetery in Queens. Denning was known as an old-time middleweight in boxing circles.
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Jack Denning
Calvary Cemetery
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Independence St Johns for Independence Triumph Over Aurora
Independence St. Johns for Independence defeated Aurora 45 to 41 in a boys basketball game. Don Klein led the winners with 13 points while Murray and Hawkins each scored 13 for Aurora.
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Martelle Boys Defeat Hopkinton 55 44 in Score Line
Bernie Bunce scores 23 to lead Martelle boys over Hopkinton 55 to 44. Hart adds 15 for Hopkinton as Hopkinton also wins the girls game.
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Oxford-Cosgrove Split After Close Twin Wins
In a pair of high school contests Oxford defeated Cosgrove 51-46 as Tomash scored 15 points and Hospadarsky added 12 for Cosgrove. Cosgrove won the girls game 57-43 led by N Rohret with 19 while Oxford’s Sherlock scored 20.
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Cosgrove
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White House May Rule On Army Bowl Trip
The Army football program could accept a Cotton Bowl bid if the White House approves. Army officials say the decision rests with senior authorities, with Army, Navy and Texas A&M in play for the New Year showcase. Navy's 1955 Cotton Bowl appearance adds interest as the season nears its end.
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Monona Nets Four Picks On All Loop Team
Monona placed four players on the all Quad County football team led by quarterback Tom Reardon and halfback Bob Hilmer. Also named from Monona were guard Gary Rounds and utility lineman Jerry Scheffert with several others earning honorable mention across Calmar Arlington Strawberry Point Coggan.
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Alumni Top Irish 65-61 In Exhibition Clash
Alumni led 17-12 after the first period and held a 31-22 halftime edge. Schillig and Hal Trosky led the grads with 22 and 18 points while Pete Pufall and Lynn Trosky paced the Irish with 13 each before the Alumni surged to a 65-61 win.
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Reds Sign Thurman for 1958 Contract
Cincinnati Reds General Manager Gabe Paul signs power hitter Bob Thurman to a 1958 contract. Thurman, who hit 16 homers and batted .247 for the Redlegs last season, returns to the club under a new deal.
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Fullmer Wins Sets Up Shot at Middleweight Title
Former champion Gene Fullmer won a 10 round decision over Neald Rivers at Madison Square Garden earning another title shot. Promoter Harry Markson said decisions depend on Sugar Ray Robinson within about 10 days as Robinson mulls next move after recent title changes. Fullmer, 159 1/4 pounds, secured the win with a strong finish, while Rivers, 157 pounds, hails from Los Angeles with Niagara Falls, N.Y. listed as home.
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Spartans Capture Harrier Honors
In Chicago the Big Ten cross country meet was won by Michigan State. Len Edelen of Minnesota took the individual title in 21 minutes 9.4 seconds, followed by Crawford Kennedy of Michigan State and Henry Kennedy, also of MSU. Deacon Jones of Iowa finished fourth in individual scoring as Iowa placed second in team standings. Ralph Trimble and Jack Hill led Iowa home in the top 20.
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Wamac votes to keep eight teams in league
ANAMOSA The Wamac conference votes to remain an eight school league and rejects possible memberships for at least three schools. School officials say they will continue with eight schools though DeWitt College township and Scott township schools were interested in joining.
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