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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1939

Page

4

Monticello Triumph Clinches Eastern Iowa Conference

Monticello defeated Anamosa 24-13 on Monticello’s floor to clinch the Eastern Town conference title. The Minotaurs dominated with sharp passing and staunch defense as Behrends Siebels and Liddy led a nine-for-33 shooting effort, while Anamosa hit only five baskets in 42 attempts. The victory gives Monticello five conference wins and a strong path ahead in the race for second place behind Mount Vernon. Also noted are postgame acknowledgments and local church recognitions elsewhere in the page.

Monticello Anamosa Minotaurs Blue Raiders Haiders West Liberty Fuiay Raiders Ireland Anamosa Guard Liddy Monte Blayney Siebels Behrends Monte Quint Hartwig Odman Edwards Schoon Rodman

Minotaurs Sweep Five to Claim Eastern Town Crown

Monticello high school’s Minotaurs posted a dominant run in the Eastern Town conference, defeating five opponents to clinch the title. Liddy led scoring in several games while the defense limited opponents, including holding University high to 16 points. The team stretched early leads and endured tight finishes, finishing with decisive wins on their home floor and across the schedule.

Monticello High School University High Tipton Monte West Liberty Minotaur Liddy West Branch Mooremen

Minotaurs Rally In High School Basketball Night

Referee Harry Schneider officiated as Gump Ferring’s team ran up a 103 to 19 victory at home. Fans cheered as Lynn Howie entertained between games and a student spent a quarter on 7-Up gin and candy after the Ana mosa tilt.

Harry Schneider Gump the Minotaurs

Sickness Hits Monticello Squad Before Closing Game

Coach Roy Moore faces a shorthanded Monticello team as illness grips players ahead of the sectional meet. In the Marion game, only enough players remained for two teams with several sidelined including Red Schoon Schrader Boss Bender and Rynerson. Behrends Bone and Jamieson are also sick, and Eileen cannot finish the season due to illness.

Roy Moore Marion Red Monticello Ane Monte Behrends Siebels Bender Liddy Schoon Anamusa Rodman Martin Schrader Scott Hanson

Ramblers Enter Diocese Tourney at Dubuque Next Week

Sacred Heart Ramblers plan to compete in the Dubuque Diocese tournament with13 victories in 18 games. St Wenceslaus Cedar tauns poses the main obstacle as pairings await announcement the tourney spans three days with players staying in Dubuque. Olin high schools girls and county cagers compete in round robin events toward Iowa titles.

Ramblers Dubuque Sacred Heart Ramblers St. Wenceslaus Cedar Taunds Gump Ferring Monticello Sacred Heart Olin Iowa Lowden Stanwood Toddville Tab Jansen Wyoming Lisbon Oxford Junction

Sacred Heart Edges Dubuque Girls 22 20

Corcoran scoring 18 points leads Sacred Heart as they erase a 10-9 halftime deficit against St. Joseph of Dubuque to win 22-20 on the local floor. Close contest throughout with both teams evenly matched. The win marks Sacred Heart’s second victory over the Dubuque squad this season.

Corcoran Sacred Heart Sextet St. Joseph of

Mickey Rooney at Niles Sunday Monday in Hoosier Schoolboy

The sensation of the year Mickey Rooney stars in Hoosier Schoolboy at the Niles theater Sunday and Monday. The program features laughs tears and Rooney's unusual talent with Walt Disney Silly Symphony Merababies in technicolor as an added feature.

Mickey Rooney Niles Theater Mickey Walt Disney Silly Symphony

Minotaurs Aim for Sixth Straight in Monticello Tilt

Minotaurs seek six straight wins as Monticello High visits Mount Vernon. With the conference already clinched, coach Moore hopes for a flawless loop record to cap a poor fall season while Mr. Vernon eyes an upset on a foreign court.

Monticello High School Mount Vernon Minotaurs Moore Vernon Monte

Rambler quintet 1934 recall a school legend

Local Catholic fans recall a powerhouse Rambler team from 1934 led by Stretch O Rourke center and guards Jake Wolfe Mark Lahey and Don Nordman with Don Nordman Johnny Lahey and Carl Renk. They ran up a 101 to 5 victory over Bankston on their home floor with 49 successful field goals and locked Bankston out.

Rambler Bankston Don Nordman Johnny Lahey Carl Renk O'Rourke Jake Wolfe Mark Lahey Wolfe J. Lahey Nordman

Moore’s Minotaurs Capture Eastern Iowa Conference Title

Coach Roy Moore leads a youthful Minotaur squad to the league crown marking his second conference title in four years with two seniors and three sophomores in the starting lineup. Moore’s teams also own two Jones County championships and two runner-up finishes.

Roy Moore Minotaurs Moore Jones County

Sectional tournament officials named for Anamosa

Stephen Mills of Wilson High and Don Weber of McGregor will officiate the sectional tournament at Anamosa next week.

Stephen Mills Wilson High Don Weber McGregor Anamosa

Monticello and Olin Set for Sectional Opener Next Thursday

Monticello opens the state tournament chase with a 9 p.m. sectional first round clash against Olin at Anamosa. Class A favorite Monticello likely to meet Mount Vernon or Springville in the finals after the opening bracket. The Monticello Marion game earlier listed as a 26 25 win with key late scores by Behrends and Siebels highlighted by Rodman’s defense.

Monticello Olin Anamosa Center Junction Mount Vernon Springville Monte

Jones Co Farmers Top Cattle Market

Two Iowa stockmen, Matt Brodersen of Wyoming and L. Claire Armstrong of Martells, sold high weight hogs at Chicago Stock Yards last week. Brodersen moved 38 Hampshire Poland China crosses at 8.10 per cwt, 280 pounds each, fed on corn oats oil meal and supplements. Armstrong sold 66 Chester White hogs at 7.90 per cwt, 263 pounds, April pigs fed a corn based mixture. Chicago market hit 8.25 per cwt on Monday and Wednesday, peak since last November.

Jones County Iowa Chicago Matt Brodersen Wyoming Poland China Wyoming Ewppine Association Brodkson L. Claire Armstrong Martells Chester White

Alumni seek fight on elimination of engineering department

Iowa university alumni plan opposition to proposed elimination of the engineering department. They argue Iowa State College at Ames stands as the best fit and that the state should not maintain two such schools.

Creston News Iowa’ University Towa State College Ames

Ramblers Run Up 103 Points In Easy Victory

Sacred Heart Ramblers crushed Garry Owen 103 to 19. Lambert scored 11 field goals as the bench squads rotated, 44-9 at halftime, with 12 players scoring. Visitors lacked coaching due to illness and remained competitive only in spirit, while local players praised their sportsmanship.

Sacred Heart Ramblers Garry Owen Lambert McKeever Ramblers Gump Ferring Arryoven S. H Garryowen O’rourke Donald Guler Malloy Keever Lamberte Hage Donavan Renk O Feeney Foth’gillg Nordman Stoll Hayes Wolfe Hines

Golden Glovers Head to Chicago After Cedar Rapids Win

Monticello’s Golden Gloves winners head to Chicago after a Cedar Rapids meet. They depart Sunday afternoon to compete in the Chicago event representing the club and city.

Golden Glovers City Monticello Cedar Rapids Chicago

Ryan Meets Ramblers and Alumnae Tonight

Ryan will face the Sacred Heart Ramblers in a game here tonight. The Sacred Heart alumnae will combine with the high school team for two mixed squads coached by Maxine Nordman, not a single alumnae versus high school matchup.

Ryan Sacred Heart Ramblers Sacred Heart Maxine Nordman

Local Sacred Heart Dominate Garryowen In Lopsided Scores

Sacred Heart rolled past Garryowen 103 to 19 and Monticello defeated Anamosa 24 to 13. St Joseph Dubuque beat Xavier Dyersville 20 to 18 as Sacred Heart topped Marion 38 to 25. Monticello 24 Anamosa 13 and Mt Vernon 23 Unclassified Maquoketa 55 Lipton 46.

Sacred Heart Garryowen Monticello Anamosa St. Joseph Dubuque Marion Xavier Dyersville University Hi Mt. Vernon

Ramblers Hand Xavier Quint 38 18 for 13th Win

The Ramblers defeated Xavier 38 to 18 at Dyersville last Saturday night. Stoll led the scoring with five field goals and McKeever added nine points as the Ramblers built a 22 10 halftime lead, earning their 13th win in 18 games and their second victory over Xavier.

Ramblers Xavier Dyersville Quint Stoll McKeever

Methodist Church Presents Gifts to Attending Members

The Methodist church honored attendees with gold shields bearing a gold cross on dark blue. Girls received pins, boys received buttons. Pastor Rev. George Woodall explained the gesture was not for faithful preaching service attendance.

Frank E. Stimson Charles A. Coxsee Jesus Shields Marileigh Clark Virginia Clark Nancy Grimes Janis Grimes Rebecca Grimes Lucille Huibregtse Gail Huibregtse Ben Long Janice Musgrove Carol Musgrove Audrey Ritter Yola Rodman Claire Shannon Anna Rose Strasburg Anna Tegan Vernita Vernon Jane McQuillen Esther McQuillen Vivian Methodist Church George Woodall

Palmer Drug Store Weekend Sale At Palmer’s

A Palmer Drug Store special sale advertised in Express page 5 promises attractive prices this weekend at Palmer’s Drug Store with a Walgreens advertisement spread.

Palmer's the Express Walgreen Palmer Drug Store

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