Michigan State Dominates AP Football Poll Again
Michigan State holds as No. 1 in the Associated Press college football ranking for the third straight week with 38 first place votes and 1,042 points after beating Penn State 34-7. Maryland climbs toward the Spartans, Oklahoma remains strong in third, with UCLA and Georgia Tech near the top as Purdue Kansas and Villanova enter the top ten.
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Michigan State holds No 1 in UP football ratings sixth week
Michigan State remains atop the United Press poll with 19 first place votes and 305 points, six first place votes and 273 points for Maryland, while Southern California rises to third after a 10-0 win over California. Oklahoma Georgia Tech UCLA and Duke also gain points.
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Brad Beechen Wins City Football Test with 2052 Points
Brad Beechen, 13, topped Gary Haddy in the final football tests last Saturday with 2052 points to 1910. Beechen tallied 792 points from 46 yard passes, 728 from a 46 yard punt, and 532 from a 35 yard placement kick. He earns an autographed football. the 1500-point club awards are also given by the Playground and Recreation Commission based on performance.
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Illinois Duke May End Football Career After Injury
Illinois coach reports that Austin Duke, Illinois halfback, may have his football career ended by an operation to repair torn ligaments in his leg from Saturday's game versus Purdue. Defender Al Brosky has returned to action. Fullback Bill Tate may not be in top form after a foot injury.
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State Sport Schedule and Banquet Details
Tuesday events include a state sport meeting and a banquet for athletic team employees at the Roosevelt hotel with Umpire Bill Stewart as speaker. Thursday features Grinnell vs McKinley at Kingston Stadium 7 45 p m and freshmen games at Franklin and Wilson McKinley. Friday lists a rooting club luncheon at Montrose hotel and Iowa City versus Roosevelt at Kingston Stadium 7 45 p m. Saturday schedules a girls basketball clinic at Morley and Oklahoma versus Iowa State.
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Loneliest umpire Bill Stewart visits Cedar Rapids banquet
The long time National League umpire Bill Stewart, famed for four World Series, visits Cedar Rapids for a Wilson and Company sports banquet at the Roosevelt hotel. The 57 year old Scot Irish veteran recalls hazards from fans and chairs a career spanning baseball hockey and more. He discusses potential retirement to a league supervisor post and reflects on tough crowds and memorable incidents.
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Iowa Hawks Celebrate 8 0 Victory Over Ohio State
Iowa City files show the 8 0 homecoming upset over Ohio State led to a four day celebration as students cut class, with Coach Forest Evashevski hailing the win as the greatest he has shared. Captain Bill Fenton praised the team and spoke of continued effort through four remaining games. Bobby Phillips out at least two weeks with a dislocated elbow. Burt Britzmann expected to be ready for Minnesota after a bruised shoulder and back.
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Preps of the Week Named by Gazette Staff
The Gazette mails ballots for its annual all city football team as four players earn Preps of the Week honors. Jim Murdock of Roosevelt, Dick Hamilton of Wilson, Don Semoha of McKinley, and John Rosenberg of Franklin lead the selections with strong showings including Rosenberg twice chosen this season.
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Iowa high school teams of the week named by AP editors
Twenty five teams received weekly honors for outstanding weekend performances. Cedar Rapids Roosevelt won its first city title since 1944 with 18-0 over Wilson, Tama stopped Belle Plaine 49-0, and Mason City ended Charles City’s 17 game streak 13-6.
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Iowa National Wins Two Of Three In Bowling Meet
Iowa National of Cedar Rapids swept two of three games against Muscatine in the Iowa Traveling bowling league on Sunday.
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McKinley Girls Honor Golden Bear Gridders
The McKinley Girls Athletic Association hosted a banquet in the school cafeteria Monday evening to honor the McKinley football team. Lois Keyes acted as toastmistress while coaches, editors, and the athletics director gave speeches and a review of two cue games shown by Clausen.
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Samuels Named Back of the Week After Four TDs
Dale Samuels tied a Big Ten passing mark with four touchdown passes against Illinois to win United Press Midwest back of the week honors. He credited his line and receivers for the protection and speed. This is his third consecutive back of the week mention.
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Forfeit Game Ref Protests Eby’s Action
Francis DeReus, a Iowa conference sports official, protests Conferenc e Commissioner Moray Eby over a forfeit ruling that gave Iowa Wesleyan a 1-0 win over Dubuque University. DeReus claims his reputation is unfairly attacked and asks for official clarification of the rules cited.
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Rohwedder Hurt May Miss Tilt For Cyclones
Ames Iowa Cyclones coach Abe Stuber doubts Bob Rohwedder will be ready for Saturdays game against Oklahoma after Rohwedder twisted his knee last Saturday at Missouri.
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