Big Ten bowl bids stir after rugged season end
Four teams remain in the Big Ten title race as the conference weighs a Rose Bowl bid. Wisconsin Michigan Purdue and Minnesota lead the quest with Michigan State a distant nonmember option. Iowa shines amid injuries and stars Kemp and Berwanger are noted during the weekend games.
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Loras Dominates St. Ambrose for 34 6 Midlands Win
Loras passed for four of its five touchdowns in a 34 6 Midlands conference victory over St. Ambrose. The Catholic rivals, dating to 1912, split the series as Loras extended its winning streak to eight games and improved to 3 1 in conference play while St. Ambrose dropped to 2 2, 1 2 in the league.
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Eby Renamed Commissioner of Iowa Loop
Eby who led Coe College teams and now a Cedar Rapids sporting goods dealer was renamed Iowa conference commissioner for a second term. The meeting discussed 1954 consolidation, a six member committee to study unification, and a February report date. An all conference team was planned, spring drills banned, and Rev John McAuliffe of St Ambrose was elected president with W C Luther named vice president. Hertel remains secretary treasurer.
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Cedar Rapids Bowling Teams Pace Eastern Iowa League
Silver Corporation of Cedar Rapids extended its lead in the Eastern Iowa Traveling Bowling League with three wins over Burlington at the Bowlium. Town, National, held second by posting five of six matches. Lorraine Schrader’s 717 series powered National to two wins in Muscatine. National added a 3109 team series, the season high. Iowa National rolled a 1173 team game and won three straight from Burlington led by Ray Langham’s 874.
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TwentyOne Teams Remain Unbeaten In 1952 College Football
New York up report lists 21 teams still undefeated and untied after 1952 schedules. Nebraska State and California led with nine and eight victories respectively, while Franklin-Mercers, Virginia State, and others hold seven or six wins and face final obstacles.
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Roosevelt Booster Club Meeting Tonight at 7 45
The Roosevelt Booster Club holds its regular twice monthly meeting tonight at 7 45 in the Roosevelt cafeteria. AMBULY, KFIG sports director, will speak as membership cards are issued. The club shifted from monthly to first and third Mondays.
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Big Ten May Need Wisconsin To Accept Rose Bowl Bid
Wisconsin faculty voted unanimously against renewing the Rose Bowl contract in 1951. Kurt Wendt said a 1952 bid is possible if Wisconsin earns the Big Ten’s post season slot, though the school could face a demand to accept the invitation after Saturday’s games.
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Roosevelt Rooster Chip Meet and Week Basketball Slate
Roosevelts host a weekly slate across Cedar Rapids and nearby towns with multiple games listed for Monday through Saturday. The schedule mentions teams such as Belle Plaine, Independence, Davenport, and Marion with venues at local high schools and colleges.
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Roberts Named Player of the Year by Writers
Philadelphia Phillies star Robin Roberts won the United Press player of the year in a close vote over Brooklyn ace Joe Black. Roberts led with 28 wins, 7 losses, 330 innings, 30 complete games in 39 appearances, and 148 strikeouts, while Black contributed strong relief work for a pennant run.
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Cedar Rapids Doberman Wins Chicago Show Title
C. R. Dog Tops Show in Chicago Cedar Rapids Doberman Pinscher C. D. a Doberman Pinscher trained and handled by Bob Nejdl won the female class championship at the Doberman Pinscher Club of America's Chicago show at Navy Pier. It marked Cedar Rapids first combined bench show champion and boosted C. D. show points to 18. Nejdl has trained dogs for four years.
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Notre Dame Leads In Players Sent To Pro Football
New York AP reports the official NFL encyclopedia says Notre Dame has sent 151 players to professional football the most of any school. Minnesota 82 Ohio State 74 and Pittsburgh 71 follow in that order.
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Culver Sets Pace with 556 Yards and 10 TDs for Harvard
Harvard fullback John Culver of Cedar Rapids added 58 yards to his season rushing total against Brown, bringing his Crimson tally to 554 yards this year. He scored once in the game and now has 10 touchdowns for the season.
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Pheasant Season Opens Tuesday in Iowa
Pheasant season begins Tuesday at noon after a one week delay due to a dry spell. Shooting hours run noon to 4 30 p m daily with a bag limit of three cock birds. Short zone counties end November 28 and long zone counties end December 12.
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Browns Top Division Race in a Second Straight Week
In a tight American Conference race the Browns edged the Steelers 29 28 to seize first place and extend their lead. Otto Graham threw two TDs as Lou Groza set league marks with 14 field goals and 22 extra points while Jim Finks added four TD passes. The victory followed a 17 3 upset of the Giants by Green Bay and a 10 7 win over the Cardinals by the Eagles. The 49ers beat Washington 23 17 and the Lions rolled 43 13 over Dallas as playoff implications grew.
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Frymire Hayman and Sawyer To Face Irish
Iowa coach Evy says Dick Frymire Phil Hayman and Emmett Sawyer likely to be fit for the Notre Dame finale after the 29-14 win over Northwestern. Don Inman and Bob Phillips remain doubtful despite Phillips returning last week. Stearnes starred with 123 yards on 21 carries as Iowa studies Notre Dame’s split T and defense.
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Big Ten and PCC titles hinge on Saturday showdowns
The Big Ten races narrow to Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Purdue and Ohio State with key games Saturday. UCLA and USC stake perfect records in the PCC with SMU Baylor Texas idle. Duke can clinch in the Southern Conference while Michigan State Yale and Georgia Tech eye bowls and crowns.
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Postville Bucs Seek Northeast Foes In New Season
Postville’s basketball squad the Bucs have organized and seek games with Northeast Town teams. Last year’s 16 4 record survivors include Bear Gunder son Don Heins Bernie Martins Clay Schultz Grant Schiltz Gil Pee Livingood Willard Sander Don Seifken Bob Landt. New players expected are John Kittleson Dick Schilee Ralph Gunderson Don Olson and Jim Prottman. Contact Jack LaVelle, Postville.
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Luther College Rushing Leader Dave Reque Sets Yard Mark
Dave Reque led Luther college rushing for the season with 811 yards in 154 carries, per final statistics from the Iowa conference school. The Norse finished 3-5 but led opponents in several statistics, as four opponents won conference championships and three others were runner ups.
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