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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1955

Page

4

Marion Raps Wilson in rout as Indians roll to 69 36 win

Marion’s Indians overwhelmed Wilson 69 to 36 at Coefieldhouse Friday night. Darrel Failor and Jerry Cox led Marion with precise shooting while Cliff Svoboda struggled against a swarming defense. Failor scored 21 and Cox 18 as Marion built an early 8 0 lead and never looked back.

Don Sulhoff Marion Indians Nets Coefieldhouse Wilson Les Hipple Cliff Svoboda Darrel Failor Jerry Cox Cox Failor Jim Meskimen Svoboda Marv Trachta Ron Altenberg Ane Wisen Altenberg Meskimenailor OX Childs J. Trachta Wilson Schwarz Brooks Ess Clay Barto Coe Fieldhouse Terry McEnany

Helm Helps In 55 41 Win At Waverly

Franklin of Cedar Rapids led wire to wire to beat Waverly 55 41 at Waverly Friday night. Center Roger Helm scored 17 as Don Skinner 11 Bob Waite 10 and Kent Johnson 8 aided. Waverly's Larry Timion had 16, Bob Mueller 10. Franklin moves to 2 1 on the season while Waverly stands 2 2.

Helm Waverly The Gazette Franklin Cedar Rapids Bolts Roger Helm Don Skinner Bob Waite Kent Johnson Larry Timion Go-Hawks Bob Mueller Skinner

Terry Brennan backs moving goal posts up to goal line

Notre Dame football coach Terry Brennan urged raising goal posts to the goal line to aid field goals, citing the pro game practice and improving his team’s kicking as Paul Hornung’s recent boot helped defeat Iowa during a Los Angeles visit for a Southern California meeting.

Los Angeles Terry Brennan Notre Dame Brennan Collegians Paul Hornung Iowa Southern California

Think Indianapolis Can Save Association Club

Sale of stock to save the Indianapolis Indians nears 120000 dollars with a 40000 dollar gap seen as bridgeable. Public stock sale at ten dollars a share runs to Saturday seeking funds to keep the franchise from being moved by the Cleveland Indians who own the team in the American Association.

Think Indianapolis Can Save Association Club Indianapolis INS Indianapolis Indians Cleveland Indians American Association

Russia to enter 22 events at Winter Olympics

Soviet Russia will join the Winter Olympics in Cortina d Ampezzo from January 26 to February 8 for its first winter games. The Olympic Committee confirmed an entry for Russia in 22 events, with bob-sledding omitted.

Russia Cortina D’ampezzo Italy Soviet Olympic Organizing Committee

Pro Basketball Scores and Schedule Brief

National Association games listed with partial results and upcoming Sunday schedule. York at Syracuse and Louis at Fort Wayne are among the matches, with several cities including Philadelphia Rochester and Minneapolis noted for previous or future play.

National Association Astern Ywe Iladelphia Syracuse York Boston Stern Wwe Jase Pinsespelte Yrecuse New York Art Way Philadelphia St. Louis Rochester Louis Fort Wayne Minneapolis

Anamosa Topples McKinley 64 to 52 in clash

Anamosa defeats McKinley 64 to 52 behind steady defense and late defense from Jack Ogden who ties the game with 30 seconds remaining then helps seal a district win. Ogden delivers clutch plays in the closing minute for the home squad.

Anamosa McKinley Jack Ogden

Anamosa Tops McKinley 64 52 on Late Rally at McKinley

Don Norton sparked Anamosa with seven straight fourth quarter points, finishing with 25 as the Raiders pulled away from McKinley after a see-saw game at McKinley gym. McKinley led early with Huston scoring 21, but Anamosa outscored 21-12 in the final period to seal the win.

Anamosa McKinley Cedar Rapids McKinley Gym Don Norton Raiders Duane Bliss John Huston Dean Hartman Terry Haverly Haverly Hartman Huston Bears Dean Challed

Linn County I Club To Honor Iowa Seniors Dinner Set

The Linn County I Club plans a December 6 dinner at Cedar Rapids Country Club to honor University of Iowa football seniors. Tickets are $5, limited to 275, with sale details and mail order options through The Gazette Sports Department. Attendees include Iowa coaches, university officials, and state leaders.

Linn County Iowa University of Iowa Linn County “I Cedar Rapids Country Club Bill Corey Tuachaow Hall Lathiare An Sports Department the Gazette Cedar Rapids

North Adds Six for Blue-Gray Grid Clash

Six more football stars were added to the North roster for the Blue-Gray game in Montgomery. Ed Albright of Syracuse Gary Glick of Colorado A and M Jerry Harkrader of Ohio State Lou Baldacci of Michigan Jack Hecker of Bowling Green and Dick Matern of Miami of Ohio joined the North, bringing Don Faurot's Blue squad to about two thirds strength as the southern roster was completed earlier.

Montgomery Ala Missouri Don Faurot Ed Albright Syracuse Gary Glick Colorado A & M Jerry Harkrader Ohio State Lou Baldacci Michigan Jack Hecker Bowling Green University Dick Mattern Miami Ohio

Juniata Receives Tangerine Berth

ORLANDO Fla Jan 2 1956 Juniata college of Huntington Pa has accepted a bid to play in the Tangerine Bowl here. The Tangerine Bowl Commission postponed choosing Juniatas opponent until Monday after narrowing contenders to Central State Stevens Point Wis Missouri Valley Marshall Mo and Southeast Missouri Cape Girardeau Mo.

Orlando Fla Tangerine Bowl Commission Juniata College of Huntington Juniata Steven’s Point Wis Missouri Valley Marshall Missouri Cape Girardeau

Andrews Reaches Net Semifinals in National Indoor Tennis

Art Andrews of Iowa City defeated Win Dawson of Shawnee Oklahoma in two straight sets and then beat Dick Horwitz of St. Louis 6 2 6 1 to advance to the junior division semifinals at the National Indoor tournament in St Louis.

ST. Louis Art Andrews Iowa City Andrews Win Dawson Shawnee Okla Dick Horwitz

Marshalltown Outshoots Roosevelt in 81-55 Win

Marshalltown Bobcats overwhelmed Roosevelt Roughriders 81-55 behind Bill Garrington 22 points and Dale Johnson 16. Roosevelt had Carrol l Vaskinder score 16 as Marshalltown hit 32 of 69 shots for 46.4 percent while Roosevelt shot 19 of 63. The game opened 10-2 for Marshalltown and built to a 44-23 halftime margin with a fast break and press. Roosevelt Sophomores won 53-49 with Garry Bean 17 and Harry Thomas 15.

Marshalltown Bobcats Roosevelt Roughriders Bill Garrington Dale Johnson Carroll Vaskinder Bobcats Marshalltown Garrington Clem Carney Ben Trickey West Side School Roosevelt Garry Bean Harry Thomas

Braves AA Club to Move to Miami City Transfer Discussed in Toledo To Miami

The Milwaukee Braves plan transferring their Toledo franchise to Miami after reaching agreement with Florida interests. They will seek approval from the American Association at its annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Braves executive vice president Joseph F. Cairnes noted Miami will welcome the Toledo club and commented on travel distances.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Florida Toledo Miami American Association Columbus Ohio Joseph F. Cairnes Braves Cairnes Charleston Louisville Minneapolis St. Paul Denver

Protest Over 1955 Denver Wyoming Game Sparks Contention

SALT LAKE CITY INS reports Denver Skyline conference director E L Romney held a protest decision after Wyoming Athletic Director Glenn R Jacoby filed a protest over a 3 0 Cowboys win claimed instead Denver led 6 3 on the DU stadium scoreboard. Jacoby alleges no touchdown on final play and officials erred.

Salt Lake City INS Skyline E. L.romney Romney Denver

Crows Steal Balls Prompt Golfers to Arm Themselves

In Manchester at Sandbach, golfers patrolled the course with rifle stocks visible from bags as crows were found to be carrying away balls. An inquiry traced the loss to Wiley crows believed to hoard about 800 balls thinking they are eggs.

Manchester England Sandbach Wiley

I.C. Outruns St. Pat's in City Race 86 51

Ron Mary reports I.C. quarterbacked by standout star leads to second City Race victory with an 86 to 51 win over St. Pat's. I.C. dominance showcased in fast-paced game.

I.C St. Pat's

Hounds Top St Patrick’s In Fast Break City Clash

Coach Bob Jennings’ Immaculate Conception Greyhounds raced past St Patrick’s 86 to 51 in LC gym. Guard Doug Cramer led with a 5-9 west guard line while Bob Cummins 6-5 and Gary Halsch 6-3 spurred rebounding and scoring. St Pat’s was led by Mike Pufall and Charlie Schillig with 11 each as LC moved to 2-0 in city play.

Bob Jennings Immaculate Conception Jennings St. Patrick’s Sepprane City Cummins Halsch Bob Naughton St. Pat’s S.C Mike Pufall Charlie Schillig Dave Cunningham Bill Rose

Milwaukee Braves Draw 10,416 Ticket Applications for 1956

Milwaukee Braves report 10,416 season ticket applications for 1956 and indicate about 95 percent of this year's ticket holders have responded. The figure reflects strong fan demand and steady support for the club.

Milwaukee Millwaukee Braves

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