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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1956

Page

7

Burlington Tops Franklin In Tight 55 46 Victory

Burlington guard Dick Johnson exploded for 30 points including 6 straight free throws in late play as Burlington defeated Franklin 55 46 at Coc Fieldhouse. Franklin struggled from the line while Burlington converted 13 of 21 free throws and outshot 21 baskets in 53 attempts.

Jack Ogden Burlington Dick Johnson Franklin Coc Johnson Grayhounds Bolts Buck Cheadle Orville Rust Advantare Roger Helm Dave Wessel Manchester Peinis Roosevelt Burtington Conelth Tide Con Helm Rusti Bob Moerke Yelman Disselhurst Cheadleainn Aules Dennis Karken Jacoeby Wurns Franklin Horlingtom Moeres Helin ” Taba Jon Arnien Brurle Ure O.aright Arte O'candtan Petersen Talry Tene 'Fleald Wiaria Stonstveld Qemarszin

Lambert leads in Olympic pentathlon riding event

Tolowan Lambert of Sioux City wins the riding leg in the modern pentathlon at Oaklands Club in 8 minutes 32 seconds covering 5,0 meters and 20 airships with a faultless ride. Oliver American J Daniels Missoula, Mant, was second about five seconds behind with 1062.5 points, followed by Argentina's Luis in 2:30 for 1.052 MELBOURNE weathered by match action as Manchester holds off Roosevelt in a rough basketball game.

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Roosevelt Rally Falls Short as Manchester Wins 66 to 62

Manchester over Roosevelt 66 62 in a tight game. Rider guard Churk Jostal scored 16 points. Thomas twins Larry and Garry added 14 and 1. Jerry Huleh Wison contributed ten as Roosevelt faltered late.

Roosevelt Manchester Alldate Churk Jostal Jons Thomas Twins Larry Garry Jerry Hulehwison

George Washington picked for Sun Bowl clash in El Paso

George Washington University Colonials earned a Sun Bowl berth with host Texas Western likely, following chairman Robert Kolliner’s announcement. The matchup pits GW against a Miners squad 10-1 in the season, with formal confirmation pending.

George Washington EL Paso Texas Georgie Washington University of Washngton Ropert Kolliner Game Selectin Frid Colonials Teleaneon Topard Texas Western Miners

Indians Earn 62 53 Victory On Tight Defense

Marian stays undefeated at 2 0 by neutralizing Wilson's 6 8 center Chris Svoboda with two men, forcing limited scoring. Little Bob Wilson leads Marion with 18 points while Jim Meskimen adds 16 as the Indians hold Rambler scorers to low totals amid 44 fouls.

Wilson Marion Indians Withors University High Iowa City Chrif Svoboda Wey Textra Svoboda Bob Wilson Alhough Rich Schrader Hal Nieland Jim Meskimen Rambler Bob Kess Phi Maly Souleds Jack Meier Sever

Catcher Larttrell Wins 14000 Damages Suit

Chattanooga catcher Lyle Larttrell received 14000 in damages after a 1955 altercation with Nashville catcher Bart Averill that left him with a broken jaw and missing teeth. He claimed medical costs and loss of play blocked his chances for future selection and noted the incident affected his Olympic prospects.

Chattanooga Tenn Lyle Larttrell Chattanooga Cooghente Aci Nashville Hammer Olympic Washington Senators Uhreesman Rennes Leabelle Dian Galinte Mongey

U S Sets Pace With Four Gold Medals

US athletes win four golds led by a 25 foot inch long jump and strong performances in track and field events. notables include multiple record set by American competitors and tensions over pacing with international rivals across events in a global meet.

Group Helps Drake's Mom to Rose Low

An organization at Shenandoah High School launches a fund drive to assist Mrs Drake and her son Hugh Dror of Iowa with travel and hall fees for a basketball event. Drake, a guard at the school, is highlighted as a key participant in the upcoming game and related activities.

Drake Rose Low Shubnandoatz Mustang Shenandoah High School Hugh Dror Iowa Puke Oregon Perong Soho

DeMarco Falls Short in Close Bout With Ortega

Former welterweight champion DeMarco, disheartened by a split decision loss to Ortega, reflects that the fight was close and he didn’t perform up to his own standards. Ortega pressed early and dominated later rounds, while DeMarco failed to land the decisive punches despite two near knockouts. About 3,200 fans paid to watch the nationally televised scrap at Madison Square Garden.

Jack Hand New York Tony del ‘Marco Ampion Gaspar Oy Ales Mexica al Berk Orient Juure Jack Gordon Frank Forbes DeMarco Ortega Basilio-Ortega Demmarco-Ortega Madison Square Garden Jade Jortena Wis Paelea

Net tourney ousts many players in doubles and junior rounds

Local players from St. Louis Chicago Waterloo and Manes fall in National Indoor finals. pairs Dave Sisdowns Oily and Chance Bakewell reach quarterfinals while Jim Parker and George OConnell advance. junior singles see Tate Vers Pek Luks Rettiba and others eliminated in early rounds.

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Local High School Basketball Scores From Iowa City Area

Springville University routed Spring yinka 80 to 49 as Dulin Heffensperger scored 1 point Brown led losers with 14 In Iowa City Loras McGuire scored 22 to lift Iowa City past Muscatine 50 to 42 Brantien led Muscatine with 14 Central City beat Alburnett 49 to 48 and won girls 83 to 52 Enos led Central City boys with 19 Vanour had 18 Alburnett girls Judy mers 27 and Joann Shas 20 Oxford beat Amana 35 to 42 Sharloca paced Oxford girls with 17 Ellen Zuber 13 led Amana girls

Springville U. Gn Springville — University Nigh Iowa City Springyinka Dulin Heffensperger Brown Muscatine Loras McGuire Johnn Brantien Alburnett Central City Burnett Says Derry Enos Vanour Judy Mers Albornet Joann Shas Oxford Amana Oxford O Ryedly Allan Romeid Amani Venter Sharloca Ellen Zuber Ted jAmani

Unclear OCR sports results with scattered teams and scores

Fragmented basketball and college results with numerous garbled team names and numbers. Key entities include Central City Ay and Corson, plus references to Muscatine and Cedar Falls. Overall details are too damaged to determine a coherent event, date, or final outcomes.

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