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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1955

Page

5

Colbert's 33 Sparks St Wenceslaus Rally to 82-56 Win

St Wenceslaus turned a 22-13 first quarter deficit into an 82-56 victory over Sacred Heart of Waterloo on the Red Hawks floor. Colbert led with 33 points, Fiala added pace, as Loesel, Will and Coughlin contributed for the winners with strong scoring.

St. Wenceslaus Sacred Heart of Waterloo Red Hawks Bill Colbert Don Fiala St. Wene Sacred Heart Colbert Mike Loesel

Babe Zaharias Reenters Texas Hospital for Precaution

Babe Zaharias, renowned American athlete, plans to reenter a Galveston Texas hospital this Saturday as a precautionary measure after recovering from cancer at home since September 14. Betty Dodd said the decision followed a doctor advised review of X-ray pictures and a planned plane trip to Galveston.

Tampa Fla Babe Zaharias Galveston Texas John Sealy Betty Dodd Zaharias Babe

Threatening Letters Sent to Chelsea Prep Gridders

Chelsea Massachusetts AP reports police opened an investigation after Headmaster J William Kennelly disclosed that several Chelsea high school football players received threatening letters before the Thanksgiving game with Everett. The Chelsea team, aiming for the state class A title, was defeated 21 to 0. Letters were typewritten and unsigned as mothers of players phoned Kennelly with complaints.

Chelsea Mass J. William Kennelly Chelsea High Everett Kennelly

Howe jokes after teeth jarred loose in rough Detroit game

Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings had two teeth jarred loose in Thursday night's rough game against the Montreal Canadiens, but he joked that he must save them for the doctor and even quipped about losing his hair as he headed to Detroit Osteopathic Hospital.

Detroit Gordie Howe Detroit Red Wings Montreal Canadians Detroit Osteopathic Hospital Howe

Boxing results from New York bout report

Ednarde Lausse of Beenesain West defeated Gene Full est Jordan of Utah in a Roosevelt Coward card held in Philadelphia. Hart of iladel Bit also earned a win over Roosevelt Coward, with details obscured by OCR errors.

Associated Press New York Ednarde Lausse Beenesain West Gene

Multiple high school and college basketball results from various leagues

A vast roundup of recent basketball scores across numerous teams and conferences. Highlights include B-Monticello defeating Central City 38 33 and 60 52, Cedar Consolidated, Tipton, Lansing, DeSales, Marshalltown, North Iowa, and Northeast Iowa games, plus parochial and college tourney outcomes and notable placings from Anamosa, Wilson, and other towns.

Benton County Mone Sk Little Mid-Iowa E—Binsdale Welmbeck Mississippi Valley B—Anamosa C.R. McKinley McKinley Anamosa Pearson C.R. Wilson Marlon C.R. Wilson O Burlington Iowa City Ginceriner Dinge Marshalltown Roosevelt Wamac Marion Wilson Marion Wilson Monticello Central

Sugar Ray Robinson Takes Rest Day Ahead of Big Fight

Sugar Ray Robinson in peak shape for the December 9 middleweight title bout with Bobo Olson in Chicago. His manager ordered a day off to prevent fatigue, outlining a six round, six round schedule with rest and a full cycle before departure. Peter Muller of Cologne was matched for a December 5 middleweight bout against Ray Drake at St. Nicholas Arena before a radio and TV audience.

Sugar Ray Greenwood Lake Sugar Ray Robinson Bobo Olson Chicago George Gainford Robinson New York Peter ‘Muller Cologne Germany Ray Drake New York City St. Nicholas Arena

Television Listings for Cedar Rapids Ames and More

Television listings show station numbers and call signs in Cedar Rapids Ames Waterloo Rock Island and Davenport with time slots including early 10:10 10:15 10:20 10:45 and 10:50 references to movie and game show entries though several lines are garbled or incomplete due to OCR. The fragment notes Pinan Ete Gen and Westher Miyore Spurs appear as unreadable item titles or program notes.

Lausse Wins 30th, Wants Shot at Title

Eduardo Lausse of Argentina won his 30th straight by outpointing Gene Fullmer at Madison Square Garden. He offered a $50,000 guarantee for a middleweight title shot to Bobo Olson and Sugar Ray Robinson, and remains a top contender for a Dec. 9 Chicago title bout while set for a Dec. 7 semi final in Cleveland.

New York Eduardo Lausse Argentina Gene Fullmer Charley Johnston Bobo Olson Sugar Ray Robinson Chicago

Pro Mat Tactics Push on Jap Boys

TOKYO AP reports television wrestling, blamed for serious and fatal injuries among Japanese boys. Broadcasters plan action as Western pro roughhouse style grows popular and draws crowds around street corner sets. Rikidozan, famed wrestler, will be featured to urge youths to avoid pro-style moves and leave them to professionals.

Tokyo Japan Rikidozan

Russian standout wins Zagreb chess tournament title

Belgrade Yugoslavia AP Vasili Smislov of Russia captured first with 14.5 points at the International Zagreb chess tournament ending Friday after adjourned matches. Arthur Bisguier of Hollywood California scored 11.5 points and placed sixth in a field including 11 grand masters, 5 internationals, and 4 masters from flight countries.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Vasili Smislov Russia Zagreb Arthur Bisguier Hollywood

Clutier Girls Top Geneseo 80 42 Led by Kearney's 42

Pat Kearney scored 42 as Clutier defeated Geneseo 80 to 42 in girls action. Geneseo's Colleen Casey led with 34. Geneseo captured the boys game 47 to 33 with Dick Taylor and Hushak pacing scoring for their teams.

Clutier Pat Kearney Geneseo Colleen Casey Dick Taylor Hushak

Garrison tops Sacred Heart in Monticello doubleheader

In Monticello Garrison defeated Sacred Heart in both games. The boys won 38 to 36 with Ridenour scoring 15 and Westhoff 18 for Sacred Heart. In girls action Garrison won 63 to 60 led by Ahrensburg with 33 while Sacred Heart’s Susan Staner scored 35.

Monticello Garrison Sacred Heart of Monticello Ridenour Westhoff Sacred Heart Ahrensburg Susan Staner

Monticello Boys Edge Central City in tight 60 53 win

Central City-Monticello boys edged Central City 60 to 53 as Adamson scored 16 for Monticello while Don Butterfield led Central City with 21. Monticello also won the sophomore game 38 to 33.

Central City Monticello Adamson Don Butterfield

Hazleton Teams Split Key Girls and Boys Games

In Hazleton, Clermont Elgin girls defeated Hazleton 101 to 84 behind Olsen’s 44 points while Hazleton boys fell 91 to 66 to St John’s Inde pendence with McNamara scoring 31 and Bridges leading Hazleton with 25.

Hazleton Clermont-Elgin St. John’s of Independence Olsen Clermont- Elgin Houtman Bridges McNamara St. John’s

Ossian DeSales Girls Rout Lansing S C 88 to 20

Ossian DeSales defeated Lansing S C 88 to 20 in girls play with Murphy scoring 25 and Wagner adding six for Lansing S C. In the boys game Lansing S C won 42 to 36 behind Garrett's 19 points. Thuenty and Bohr each had 10 for DeSales.

Ossian DeSales Lansing S.C Murphy Wagner Garrett Thuenty Bohr

Mar-Mac Beats Bagley 70 68 In Boys Game

McGREGOR Mar-Mac nipped Bagley Wis 70 68 in a boys game. Bill Knight and Robert Smock each scored 21 for Mar-Mac while Kendall had 24 for Bagley. Mar-Mac also won the reserve 56 24.

Moline R.I. Alleman South Iowa Cedar Belle Plaine Marengo Upper Iowa New Hampton Sum G Clermont-Elgin Upper Mississippi Bagley Wis McGregor Mar-Mac Bill Knight Robert Smock Kendall

Belle Plaine Beats Marengo Boys 73 to 54 in Key Game

Larry Lebe da scored 23 points to lead Belle Plaine past Marengo 73 54 in a boys game. Bob Novak added 18 for Marengo. The reserve contest went to Marengo 43 25.

Belle Plaine Larry Lebeda Marengo Bob Novak

Tipton Tops University High 46 42 In Iowa City Clash

Tipton defeated University High of Iowa City 46 to 42 in boys basketball. Chet Christianson led Tipton with 13 points while Allan and Jim Scott each scored 13 for University High. Tipton also won the junior reserve game 31 to 27.

Tipton University High of Iowa City Chet Christianson Allan Jim Scott U. High

Mississippi Southern Tops Florida State in SEC bid game

Mississippi Southern built two long scoring drives and a freak touchdown pass to defeat Florida State 21-6 in Hattiesburg, as the pick for SEC membership continued.

Hattiesburg Miss Mississippi Southern Florida State

Washington Gridders Blast Coach in Writing

A group of 30 University of Washington football players accuse coach John Cherberg of inconsistent leadership and poor handling of personnel. They contend recruiting will be crucial and express dissatisfaction with his methods and reaction to losses. The squad says they will decide their course after reviewing all facts, noting Cherberg’s shift from respected freshman coach to varsity leader under pressure to win.

Seattle University of [Washington John Cherberg Idav Nisht Mae Washington Harvey Cassill Cherberg

No Par-Breakers At W. Palm Beach Open

Don Finsterwald held a one stroke lead after the first round of the 5000 West Palm Beach open at the 6415 yard course. No player broke par in Friday's action as 89 pros and 75 amateurs teed off on a par 72 layout. Finsterwald matched par with 72 and was joined by Mike Souchak Don Fairfield Leo Biagetti Mike Fetchick and Martin Stanovich at 173.

West Palm Beach Fifa Don Finsterwald Finsterwald Mike Souchak Grossinger N. Y Don Fairfield Dunedin Fla Leo Biagetti Sadusky Ohio Mike Fetchick Cincinnati Miami Beach Martin Stanovich

Marciano Denies He'll Quit After Next Fight

Brockton Massachusetts up report says world heavyweight champion Rock Marciano denies he will quit after his next fight. He states commitment to boxing and plans for future defenses despite media speculation.

Marciano

Boxer Marcianno hints at one more bout before retirement

A Baltimore newspaper reported that boxing champion Marcianno told a writer he plans to retire after one more fight, though he said he will continue as long as he remains in good physical condition.

Marciano Baltimore The

Saturday Theater Time Listings

The Gazette outlines today’s showtimes across multiple venues Paramount Iowa State State Cartoon Palace Marion with titles including Good Morning Miss Dove Sincerely Yours Las Vegas Shakedown Gentlemen Marry Brunettes for Freedom Footsteps in the Fog Sword and the Rose Man Without a Star Purple Mark Tarzan s Hidden Jungle Spy Chasers and more with matinee and evening slots across theaters.

Theater Management and Gazette Paramount Iowa State Iowa Las Vegas Marion

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