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Eldora Herald Ledger

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1950

Page

7

State girls cage title chase begins with two sectional pairings

The week of Jan 30 to Feb 4 marks the start of the run to Des Moines for the state girls basketball tournament. Sectional pairings released show Hardin county schools at two sites New Providence and Dows. Wellsburg defends its title by facing Toledo in the opener at Conrad tomorrow. Eldora meets Albion at New Providence with Hubbard against Liscomb. Steamboat Rock hosts the favorites, Union plays Whitten. Alden Radcliffe and Owasa compete at Dows.

Des Moines Hardin County New Providence Dows Wellsburg Queens Kamrat Conrad Toledo Eldora Albion Hubbard Liscomb Steamboat Rock Union Whitten Alden Radcliffe Owasa

Eldora-Grundy Center Triumph Despite Weather Delays

In a frigid Pine Lake clash, Eldora-Grundy Center overcame a tight first three quarters to pull away after 2 1/2 minutes left in the fourth. Grundy led 20-20 at three quarters, then hit 16 points in under four minutes as Eldora pulled clear, final 88-23.

Hardin County Pine Lake Eldora-Grundy Center Eldora George Red” Murty Grundy Center Grundy Stickfort Saylor Anderson Harrington Murty Stone Mitchell Roabs Eldora — Smith Butler Hubbard Lamb Tietz

League Leaders Visit Eldora in ICL Tilt Tonight

Max Van Derveer reports six Hardin county schools clash tonight in the ICL with league leaders meeting third-place Midora. Other county games include Union’s Tigerettes at Radcliffe vs Steamboat Rock Pine Lake, State Center at Tubbard, and Woolstock at Alden. After a late loss to Grundy’s Spartans, Hadarmen aim to regain ground and challenge for top spot in the North Cedar league race.

Max van Derveer Hardin County Tiger— Teachers High Roya CL Wa Midora Union Up and Down Girls Tigerettes Whsewhere Radcliffe Steamboat Rock Pine Lake State Center Tubbard Woolstock Alden Tutor-Tigers Grundy Spartans Hadarmen

Steamboat dominates in multi-team round up games

The Eldora area hosts late season basketball with Steamboat taking two wins at New Providence while Radcliffe tops Alden, Hubbard and Union split results. Girls action sees Steamboat 43 Radcliffe 45 and Hubbard 42 Union 37 as top notable scores.

Radcliffe Alden Hinderaker Silvest Sampson Pammet Jehn Jass Half — Radcliffe Radcliffle Topp Olson Thorson Mossman Johnson Madsen Tempel Mubbard UNION Rowen Maas G. N. Prov DROPS

County Girls In Tight Spot Face Steamboat Rival

In county encounters Union’s feminine cagers show flashes of scoring punch this season but trail the local femmes who have four wins in a dozen outings. Steamboat’s girls favored as they meet Radcliffe sextet for the third time. The Rockettes have been on a harsh run and Hubbard hosts State Center in a return with a split earlier.

Union Steamboat Tf. R. Burns Radcliffe Sextet Rockettea Jnatler Q Cor Hubbard Fana State Center Hubbard Girls

Cattle Sterility Clinic Planned at Hampton March 8

Farmers with cattle breeding problems can attend a sterility clinic in Hampton from 10 a m to 3 p m led by Robert Fincham extension dairyman and extension veterinarians from Iowa State College. The program targets artificial breeding members though beef cattle topics will be included.

Hampton Robert Fincham Extension Dairyman Iowa State College

All-Stars Meet Kamrat Independents in Nordin County

In Nordin County the Tes lin All-Stars clash with Kamrat independents in a Friday night tilt while the Steamers host Saturday games. Notable players include Verdelle Schunoman Gastannt Jo Johnson from Steam boat Rack and Ruth Reece Sievert among others in the All Star ranks led by Edward Michaelson of Providence.

Nordin County Teslin All-Stars Kamrat'a Chen Steamboat Verdelle Schunoman Gastannt Jo Johnson Steamboat Rack Ruth Doering Smuck Hubbard Delores Whitehead Marilyn Lawler Ruth Reece Sievert Nina Mae Beach Jean Nehring New Providence All Star Edward Michael Son Providence Kamvar Grundy Center OakCop. Om Fimiar High Mrundy Nl

Steamers Edge Blitzers 62 60 In Overtime

The Steamboat Steamers rallied to beat Kamrar's Blitzers 62 to 60 in overtime. Marjorie Rolin Wilts pushed in the winner with three seconds left in OT, as Leah Arends and Arlys Van Langen Feaker exchanged late baskets in a tight game through four quarters and overtime.

Marjorie Rolin Wilts Steamboat Steamers Kamrur Blitzers Leah Arends Kamrar Wilts Arlys van Langen Feaker

Take Lead in Volleyball Event

Three captains Bill Jackson Bob Brown and Glen Willig-led teams posted triple victories as the men’s independent volleyball league kicked off Thursday night. Nine teams vie across five weeks with one tight match, Jackson’s squad defeating Brown’s in a deuce game while other players Navarro Van Langen and teammates contributed notable scoring and charity tosses.

Bill Jackson Bob Brown Glen Willig Jackson Brown Cations Lad

Pleasant 4-H Club hears soil conservation talk

Sixteen members of the Pleasant Plug gers 4-H club met Tuesday at Willard Wehrman’s home. Leader Bud Svendsen led a soil conservation discussion. Lutich was served by Mrs. Wehrmann.

Pleasant Pluggers 4-H Club Willard Wehrman Bud Svendsen Lutich Wehrmann

B BUYS HOME AT FALLS

Mathew Ctreansweig of Fielda, manager of Star Clothing Co. Iowa Falls, has bought the Liam Van Note home on the west side. Possession of the brick residence is to be given March 1.

4-H Leaders Plan 1950 Sail Conservation Project

A countywide meeting of 4-H boys club leaders and assistants will be held at Nee extension next Monday. Main goal is to develop plans for sail conservation activities and related youth projects.

County plans 1960 conservation meeting with officials

Wayne Fisher of the Soil Conservation Service and district commissioners will attend to answer questions about conservation needs and activities. The 4.11 members and the ani district may cooperate on future projects as clubs in 1960.

Wayne Fisher The Soil Conservation Servicr Soils District Ani

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