Hawkeyes Head to Boston for Final Game Under Ed Anderson
Iowa coach Ed Anderson declares the Hawkeyes will not bow to a Boston crowd and aims to win one more football game. The team faces a tough assignment, seeking to maintain their edge after big clashes with Notre Dame and Big Nine opponents. Boston trip centers on finishing strong.
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Ortmann Nears Big Nine Total Offense Title
Michigan star Chuck Ortmann leads the Big Nine in total offense after a 123-yard effort against Indiana. He has 94 receiving yards from 27 completions, 189 rushing yards on 51 carries, and a 683-yard total that tops Minnesota rival Ev Faunce by 90. Al DiMarco and Art Murakowski rank high in passing and rushing, while Harry Szulborski leads rushing with 434 yards. Kept pace by Michigan and Ohio State stats, with Illinois kicker Eddie Mannan and Indiana’s Taliaferro among notable specialists. The piece also notes Aldo Donelli’s coaching career, Iowa’s George Sulima as a standout, and a rule clarification on a completed pass by Jack Dittmer.
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All Valley Conference Football Honors Named by 10 Coaches
The Gazette features all Mississippi Valley selections led by Davenport Blue Devils with two first team picks, Gene Hettrick, Reo Guenther and Ward Shawver. Cedar Rapids players Bill Quinby and Doug Hamilton also named to the first squad, with Iowa City's Quinby center and Hamilton tackle among top honorees.
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Funeral for Stella Reiser Held in St Louis
Mrs Stella M Reiser 63 mother of Harold Pete Reiser Dodger outfielder dies Monday in St Mary's hospital funeral services set for Thursday in St Louis with burial arrangements pending.
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Pete” Reiser
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Michigan State Seeks Postseason Bowls as Schedule Winds Down
East Lansing officials say Michigan State College is ready for a bowl, with Athletic Director Ralph H. Young noting the team would consider any invitation but has received none yet. The Spartans eye the two remaining games on the schedule.
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Bowl fate debated by Chicago football writers
The Chicago Football Writers Association proposed letting the Big Nine and Pacific Coast conference decide the Rose Bowl format. Los Angeles writers favor a playoff between Oregon and California if tied, or Oregon for the bid, while San Francisco writers back a playoff. Northwestern is seen as the likely Big Nine bowl rep with Minnesota and Ohio State as outside contenders after Saturday's games.
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Fallacies in Letters Protest by Minnesota Coach Bierman
Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman breaks his no comment stance to protest inaccuracies in a white paper sent to University President Morrill. Iowa county attorney Jack White sent a letter alleging Bierman fused language to fans at the Iowa Minnesota game. Bierman initially called the letter not worthy of comment and later said there are fallacies and inaccuracies in the letters attributed to Iowa fans at the game.
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DiMarco is Hardest To Rush Gophers Face DiMarco
In the Minneapolis Star Charles Johnson notes Minnesota held Iowa star Al DiMarco in a close 1948 clash. George Svendsen cites DiMarco as the toughest passer to rush seen recently as Jimmy Bierman sacks set up Minnesota’s late touchdown drive with Buster Mealey recovering the fumble.
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Claude Tobin Dies at 48 Former Umpire
Claude Tobin a former baseball umpire for the Western and Three I leagues died in City hospital on Tuesday after a battle with cancer He had retired in 1940 and also umpired in the Western association International and Eastern leagues He worked in Cedar Rapids on numerous occasions.
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C R Pro Boxing Returns Tonight In Cedar Rapids
The first pro boxing card in Cedar Rapids in seven years features 30 three minute rounds at the Coliseum tonight with bouts headlined by Bob Carew versus Ronnie Cannon for the featherweight title and Bob Rossie facing Jackie Parks for the state middleweight title. Local stars Louie Crumes and others also appear in six rounders as fans anticipate the event and a 8 15 p.m. start.
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Blackhawks Halt Waterloo Rally for 67-63 Win
In Moline Illinois the Tri City Blackhawks stopped Waterloo’s late surge to hand the Iowa club its first National Basketball League loss, 67 to 63, Tuesday night.
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Cooling-Off Period Sought Between Iowa and Minnesota
Minneapolis editor suggests a two-year suspension of athletic relations between the University of Minnesota and the University of Iowa. He cites bitter fan hostility after recent incidents including booing at football and verbal exchanges. He argues other conference schools would adjust schedules to implement the measure immediately.
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Todd Named Manager of Memphis Chicks for 1949 Season
Al Todd, former major league catcher and ex pilot of the Mobile Bears, was named manager of the Memphis Chicks for 1949. He succeeds Jack Onslow, who moves to manage the Chicago White Sox.
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Boxing Bout Entries from City Card Note
The fragment lists boxers Tommy Bell and Cecil Hudson with weights and cities including Los Angeles New Orleans and note of a K O d Bobby Jackson. It implies a boxing card with multiple pairs and locations in a historical Los Angeles area.
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