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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1952

Page

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Four Big Ten Teams Still In Rose Bowl Race

Four Big Ten contenders Wisconsin Michigan Purdue and Minnesota remain eligible for the Rose Bowl as Ohio State is ruled out. Wisconsin leads with 6 2 overall while Michigan and Purdue fight for potential tie breaking votes and Minnesota could join if others falter. Iowa also garners praise for spirit after a 39 14 win over Northwestern and a standout performance by players including Kemp Berwanger and Hutchinson.

Pes Big Ten Wisconsin Michigan State Michigan MSC Minnesota Ohio Purdue Indiana Washington California Ohio State Buckeyes

Loras Edges St. Ambrose With 34-6 Victory

Davenport AP says Loras College Duhawks, 8th win in nine games, beat St. Ambrose 34-6 after four of five Loras TDs came on passes. Bob Bertsch threw three scoring passes of 20 52 and 53 yards. Tom Harte added an eight yard strike. St. Ambrose finished 2-2 in conference play.

Davenport Loras Duhawks St. Ambrose Bob Bertsch Tom Harte

Eby Named Conference Commissioner in Iowa Loop

Eby of Cedar Rapids was renamed Iowa conference commissioner at the annual fall meeting in Storm Lake Moray. The former Coe College coach and Cedar Rapids sporting goods dealer will serve a second term as commissioner. A six member committee was chosen to study 1954 conference consolidation with a February report planned. All schools were asked to refrain from football contracts until consolidation is settled. The Rev. John McAuliffe was elected conference president, with W. O. Kalso as vice president and Hertel continuing as secretary-treasurer.

Evy Roy Hutchinson Hutch Iowa Storm Lake Moray Eby Cedar Rapids Iowa Conference Coe College Forth South Grius John McAuliffe St. Ambrose College W. O. Kalso Luther College Hertel

21 Teams Still Unbeaten in 1952 Football Schedules

New York based report lists 21 teams undefeated and untied after 1952 schedules. Nine teams have nine victories including Peru State and Georgia Tech, with others reaching eight seven and six victories. The piece notes several programs such as NEO State and Beloit among the still perfect run of results.

New York Peru Neb State Georgia Tech Jessee Tech N.E Oklahoma State Michi State Southern Call East Texas Miami State Beloit Wis Rochester tNigahe wrynkiin-Marshall Wigsinis Chete Lenoir-Rhyne N. C West Chester Teacheure Con State

Roosevelt Booster Club Meeting Tonight at 7 45

The Roosevelt Booster Club holds its regular meeting at 7 45 in the Roosevelt cafeteria. KPIG sports director Al Embury will speak. The club now meets on the first and third Mondays each month and membership cards will be distributed.

Roosevelt Booster Club Roosevelt al Embury KPIG

Big Ten May Pressure Wisconsin Over Rose Bowl Bid

Wisconsin faces possible pressure to accept a Rose Bowl bid after voting against renewing the contract in 1951. Faculty Rep Kurt Wendt said a 1952 invitation is possible if Wisconsin earns conference title or a share of it, though the faculty previously opposed renewal.

Madison University of Wisconsin Badgers Kurt Wendt Wendt Wisconsin Pasadena Calif Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Reds Tennessee Tech

C R Teams Hot In Bowling Loop

Cedar Rapids clubs surge in the Eastern Iowa Traveling Bowling League with three wins at the Bowlium and season highs. Iowa National stays second, taking five of six, led by Ray Langham’s 674 and Lorraine Schrader’s 717 series. Burlington collects losses as Iowa National posts a 1117 team game and a 3109 series, the league’s high to date.

Silver Corporation of Cedar Rapids Iowa Lover Burlington Iowa National Lorraine Schrader Burlington Ray Langham Eal Sehuls Sai Hy Atherton Snatee Ong Dennis” Ces Denae Langham Burlington Wiemer Phel Rosstes Istsse

Spor t Slate With Mixed High School and College Dates

Week overview lists events from Monday to Saturday with scattered names and times. Mentions include St Marys, Sacred Heart, Marion, Springville, Notre State, Kansas Iowa, and Maquoketa with several unclear venues and mismatched terms.

Notre State Kansas Iowa Roosesophs Maquoketa Davenport

Roberts Named National League Most Valuable Player

Writers chosen Philadelphia pitcher Robin Roberts as NL MVP with 28 wins and 330 innings pitched, edging Joe Black and others. Musial led in batting hits runs and doubles. Stan also earned consideration with 194 hits and a .336 average.

Carl Lundquist New York Riflin Robin Roberts Philadel Phils Santosh Weedae Joe Black Dizzy Dean Cardinals Black Dodge Hurler Brooklyn Roberts Stan Musial Hank Sauer Cubs Enos Slaughter Roy Campanella Dodgers Musial Sauer Ralph Kiner Pittsburgh Slaughter Campanella Springfield

Cedar Rapids Doberman Caps Female Class at Chicago Show

C. R. Dog Tops Show in Chicago as C. D. a Doberman Pinscher trained by Bob Nejdl of Cedar Rapids wins the female class at the Doberman Pinscher Club of America show held at Navy Pier. The dog scored max five points in a field of 50 entries from 29 states, yielding Cedar Rapids its first bench show champion and boosting Cresella’s show points to 18. Nejdl has four years of dog training experience.

Chicagogq Kitchawns Diesel C. D Bob Neidl Cedar Rapids Kitcha Wns Cresella Nejdl

Notre Dame Tops List in NFL Alumni Count

New York AP reports Notre Dame has produced 151 players who reached the pro gridiron, more than any other college. Minnesota 82, Ohio State 74, and Pittsburgh 71 follow in the rankings.

NEW York National Football League Notre Dame Minnesota Ohio State Pittsburgh

Culver Extends Harvard Rushing Lead Against Brown

Harvard fullback John Culver added 59 rushing yards to reach 556 yards this season and increased his touchdown total to 10 after Saturday's win over Brown. The Cedar Rapids star helped the Crimson in Cambridge with a productive performance.

Gazette Cambridge Mass John Culver Harvard Cedar Rapids Brown Crimson Culver

Pheasant Season Opens Tuesday Across State

The pheasant hunting season begins at noon Tuesday after a one week delay caused by drought. Shooting runs daily from noon to 4 30 pm. The bag and possession limit is three cock birds. Short zone counties close November 29 and long zone counties close December 12.

Iowa

Browns Top Division Race In Narrow 29 28 Win

The Browns edged rivals 29 28 as they held a one game lead in the American division. Otto Graham threw two TDs and Lou Groza set two league records with 14 field goals and 22 extra points, while the Rams and 49ers won to stay in the chase. The Giants slipped to second after a 17 3 Packers upset and the Eagles beat the Cardinals.

Rams 49Ers Detroit Lions San Francisco Detroit Browns Green Bay Packers New York Giants Giants Philadelphia Eagles Chicago Cardinals Pete Pihos Washington Lions Dallas Texans Chicago Bears Lou Groza Otto Graham Jim Finks Los Angeles

Frymire Hayman and Sawyer To Face Irish

Iowa coach Evy says Dick Frymire Phil Hayman and Emmett Sawyer expected to start against Notre Dame after the 39 14 win over Northwestern. Don Inman and Bob Phillips doubtful nursing injuries Stearnes shows top form with 123 yards on 21 carries as Hawkeyes prepare light practice plan for the Irish.

Gus Schrader Gazette Iowa Northwestern Notre Dame Hawks Forest Evashevski Dick Frymire Phil Hayman Emmett Sawyer Evy Don In- Man Bob Phillips Inman Phillips Cedar Rapids Bob Bunny Broeder Bob’ Ne Alf Stearnes Jas Gary Evashevski Michigan State

Conference title races head to Saturday showdowns

Big Ten and PCC races hinge on Saturday's four key games. UCLA vs USC looms for the PCC crown while Michigan can clinch by beating Ohio State. Texas and Mississippi seek Cotton and Sugar Bowl berths after recent wins. Georgia Tech also vies for a major bowl.

New York Los Angeles UCLA Southern California Titans Michigan Ohio State Mississippi Georgia Tech New Orleans Texas Tennessee Dallas Texas Christian Billy Quinn Longhorns SMU Baylor Oklahoma Nebraska Duke Michigan State Spartas Southern Cal Engineers Alabama Florida State Georgia

Postville Bucs Seek Northeast Iowa Games

Postville’s independent basketball team the Bucs organize and seek games with Northeast Iowa teams. Last year’s 16-4 roster included Dean Gunderson Don Heins Bernie Martins Clay Schultz Grant Schultz Gilbert Livingood Willard Sander Don Seifken and Bob Landt. New players expected are John Kittleson Dick Schlee Ralph Gunderson Don Olson and Jim Prottman. Contacts Jack Lavelle Postville.

Postville Bucs Northeast Iowa Dean Gunderson Don Heins Bernie Martins Clay Schultz Grant Schultz Gilbert Livingood Willard Sander Don Seifken Bob Landt John Kittleson Dick Schlee Ralph Gunderson Don Olson Jim Prott

Luther Norse Lead in Rushing Despite 3 5 Record

Dave Reque led Luther college rushing for the season with 11 yards in 154 carries, per final statistics from the Iowa conference school. The Norse, though 3-5, topped opponents in every statistical category. four foes won conference titles and three finished second.

Gazette Decorah Dave Reque Luther College Iowa Norse Luther

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