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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1940

Page

4

DeMolays Defeat Chicago Girls In High School Exhibition

The DeMolays beat the Chicago All Stars 61 to 20 in a local gymnasium game. Helen Smith stood out for the DeMolays despite illness, with Bard scoring consistently and Schweitzer netting 11 baskets as Sidney Schweitzer led with scoring while the DeMolays pressed early to a 13-1 lead.

Biven Ballyhoo America Chicago Kate Bard Darden Berniece Marshall Laura Gibbs Sidney Schweitzer Bard Stokie Stokes Schweitzer All Stars Lambert Marshalls Drei

Reserves Split For Curtain Raiser Scrimmage

With no second team game scheduled Monticello and University high reserves split into two squads for a preliminary scrimmage. The Schuetz Frank Rieken Bender Schneidler group defeated the rival unit of Bender Mardorf Burrichter Collins Messerli.

Monticello University High Schuetz Frank Rieken Bender Schneider Mardorf Burrichter Collins Messerli

Wyoming Boys Rally Beat Elwood In Friday Hoop Duel

Wyoming high school cagers built a 26 to 10 first half lead and rolled to a 49 to 13 victory over Elwood. In the second game the Elwood team edged Wyoming 26 to 16 with a 13 to 4 halftime margin.

Wyoming Wyoming High School Elwood

Leggetts Dominate Golden Gloves Team Selected At Local Tourney

Leslie and Don Leggett along with Clarence Aldrich Vic Richardson and Tom Eden will represent the Monticello American Legion post in the district meet at Des Moines or Cedar Rapids. The four local fighters won finals as 400 fans watched a two night Golden Gloves event at the Monticello high school gym.

Leslie Don Leggett Clarence Aldrich Vic Richardson Tom Eden Pounder Monticello Frank Draper CCC Ken Fenelon Don Eugene Talmadge Hopkinton Tuffy Bechen

Local Scotch Grove Boxer Rises to Boxing Fame on Veteran Guidance

Leslie Leggett of Scotch Grove credits a veteran trainer Louis Hanken who lived nearby for shaping his boxing career. Leggett, with grit from daily kitchen stove workouts, defeated Ray Behrends and Hal Blakesly en route to Cedar Rapids and Eastern Iowa glory. His brother Don also won a 126 pound title recently, while their father I F Leggett has a wrestling background.

Leslie Leggett Scotch Grove Louis Hanken Les Bob Moncrief Hanken Eureka Iowa Chicago Anamosa Ray Behrends Monticello Hal Blakesly Solon C@C Cedar Rapids Bill Tordik Bob Foster Foster Jones County Jay Cornwall Nes Moines Day Legcett Owa

Alyea Leads Center Junction Past Ramblers in Key Win

Center Junction forward John Alyea paced the team to a 36 to 21 victory over the Sacred Heart Ramblers Tuesday night. The offense built a 25 to 14 halftime edge while Stoll scored 11 for Sacred Heart and Ferring’s five threatened but could not close the gap.

John Alyea Paces Center Junction Ramblers Center Junction Sacred Heart Ramblers Stoll Gump Ferring

Legion Sponsoring Local Basketball Team

The American Legion here will sponsor a high school basketball team that has trained weekly for two months. The Legion will provide uniforms, help schedule games, and support the club with its name. A game with Lisbon is planned for Friday night, managed by Wayne Jones.

The American Legion the Legion Lisbon Wayne Jones

Liberty Comets Set to face Menti in Loop Battle Friday

West Liberty leads the league with six wins and no losses as they host the Minotaurs Friday night. Coach Roy Moore’s Comets boast strong defense averaging 17.5 points allowed per game across 10 contests while Coach Batista Saccaro’s Minotaurs average 25.4 points and trail Anamosa in margin. The Comets hold a 7.9 point net advantage with Raiders at 1614 markers overall. Moore likely starts Pender and Liddy as forwards Schrader centers and Sie and Bone guard.

West Liberty Comets Minotaurs Roy Moore Batista Saccaro Anamosa Raiders Moore Pender Liddy Schrader Sie Bone

Osford on Cornell Varsity Mat Team

Clarence Hosford of Castle Grove township is listed as a member of the Cornell College mat team. The report notes Hosford as one of the varsity wrestlers, competing in lighter-weight classes, with attendance at a Saturday afternoon event and involvement in University athletics.

Osford Cornell Clarence Hosford

Anamosa Eureka Legion Golden Gloves Set For Monday

Third annual Anamosa Eureka American Legion Golden Gloves tournament scheduled for Monday and Tuesday features more than 40 amateur fighters from Cascade Monticello Anamosa DeWitt and Solon CCC. Alex Fidler will serve as third man in the ring and Bill Donnelly led talent efforts. Winners advance to Cedar Rapids then Chicago with trips for champions. weigh ins and medical exams set for Monday afternoon.

Alex Fidler Cedar Rapids Ken Fenelon Dubuque Henry Eichhorn Anamosa Elmer O’shea Cascade Emil Klumpar Monticello George Barnts A. B. Grimes A. P. Lambert Earl DeShaw Joe Barron John Wenger, Sr Charles Coxsee George Woodall H. W. Stuhler Dr. Lambert Anamosa_Eureka-American Legion Anamosa Eureka American Legion Post Anamosa Legion Cascade, Monti DeWitt Solon CCC Bill Donnelly Les Leggett Scotch Grove Tuffy Bechen Leonard Joslin Leonard Joslin Tom Eden Monti Ralph Beardsley Fuzz Eilers Kelly Bauserman J. Houlahan Ryan Don Leggett Leslie Bechen Chicago Tommy Eden Les Leggeter Johnny Cole Legionaires

Monticello Drops Narrow Loss to University High

Monticello fell 22 20 at home in a late rally by University High. Schrader fouled out, Dawson tied late with a bucket, and Monticello missed nine free throws. Bob Bender led U High with steady guard play as Monticello slipped to 8 losses in 11 games.

Monticello University High Schrader Liddy Monticello High School Iowa Minotaur Beye Dawson Smith Paul Brechler Hogan Monti Bob Bender Hadey

Anamosa Tops West Branch in Gridiron Showdown

In a sequence of high school games Anamosa defeated West Branch 32 to 14 while St. Patrick’s edged Mt. Vernon 33 to 31. U High beat Monticello 22 to 20 and West Liberty defeated Tipton 26 to 24. Anamosa then triumphed over Springville 44 to 32.

Anamosa West Branch St. Patrick's Mt. Vernon U. High Monticello West Liberty Tipton Springville

Sacred Heart Girls Fall To Junction in Exhibition

Sacred Heart's basketball team led by Orton and Monticello players faced Center Junction in a Center Junction gym exhibition, falling 32 to 28. Local notes mention Mr. and Mrs. Clark DeShaw visiting Hopkinton and Mary Schoon.

Maxine Nordman Sacred Heart Center Junction Orton Ninetien Monticello Otten Dhroth Gitt Meadett Cornoran Schone Badorf Serb'sek Oln Keewr Andrews Wolfe Larimer G Henry Dreibisy Oos Woad Lie Mrs. Clark DeShaw Hopkinton Mrs.DeShaw Mra, Mary Sehoon

County Tolkrwey Pairings Show Iowa Matches

Pairings list reveals Iowa high school football or basketball matchups including Anamosa Lisbon Mount Vernon Monticello Tipton West Liberty West Branch and University High at Wyomin. The set includes Mount Vernon vs Anamosa and Monticello vs West Liberty among others.

Anamosa University High Lisbon Mount Vernon Monticello West Liberty Tipton West Branch

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