All Quintets to See Action in Little Six Openers
Muscatine high school basketball opens Little Six play at Washington tonight after a successful preseason and a win over Rock Island. Ottumwa, Mt. Pleasant, and Burlington also travel for opener games as Coach Kinnan fields a veteran Muskies lineup aiming to defend the conference title. Washington counters with Kiesey and Judevine, while Rome for jobs creates a competitive Demon roster. Friday, Muscatine Junior College begins Black Hawk conference play at Jefferson Gym versus Washington Junior College.
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Kinnan
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John Wilson
John Burke
Bud Fabrizius
Skip Weber
Bob Hanson
Ray Utley
Fabrizius
Weber
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Hahn
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Utley
Hanson
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Kalona
Dale Kiesey
Judevine
Kiesey
Jim Schultz
Kinnanmen
Hedrick
Eddyville
Galesburg
Ill
New London
Keokuk
Muscatine Junior College
Blackhawk
Jefferson Gym
Washington Junior Collegians
Luther Wins From Independents 37 to 27 in Basket Ball
Luther college Norsemen defeated La Crosse Wisconsin Independents 37 to 27. Luther led 17 to 10 at halftime as Independents relied on mid court shots. Voss and Hendrickson topped scoring for La Crosse with nine and eight points. Washington’s strong recent form referenced for upcoming clash with Tipton.
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Decorah
Luther College Norsemen
la Crosse
Wis
Vikings
Voss
Hendrickson
Local tennis lights proposed for Muscatine courts
Local players urge installing lights at Musser and Weed park tennis courts to double participation and foster a possible tennis association. The plan would use modest, fence-mounted projectors, costing far less than field lighting, though no formal steps or city input have occurred yet.
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Muscatine
Musser and
Weed Park
Powers That Be
Lone Tree Beats Wilton Quintet 29 to 11 Victory
Lone Tree high school defeated Wilton 29 to 11 on Wednesday. Lone Tree led 7 to 1 after the first period and 13 to 3 at halftime, extending to 15 to 5 after the third. M Flake scored 15 to lead Lone Tree with Baker and Smid also strong. Frederichsen led Wilton with six points, Lauser and Dwyer contributed for the visitors.
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Lone Tree
Wilton High School
M. Flake
Baker
Smid
Frederichsen
Wilton
Lauser
Dwyer
Nichols Beats West Liberty in Final Rally
Nichols Independent extended its season winning streak to seven with a 25 to 18 comeback over West Liberty Boosters. Down 15 to 12 late in the third, Nichols, sparked by Jim Kirchner three straight baskets and a Rosenfield basket, surged in the final period as Bartelt anchored defense and contributed on offense alongside Kirchner Rosenfield and McLennan.
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Nichols
West Liberty Boosters
Rosenfield
Jim Kirchner
Kirchner
McClannahan
Bartelt
College and High School Basketball Scores roundup
Yankton 27 Western Union 18 Lutheran teams Luther 37 La Crosse 27 Simpson 46 Lacona Independ ents 18 Morningside 31 Augustana 21 Columbia 22 Platteville Wis Teachers 16 Syracuse 45 Toronto 21 Pittsburgh 24 Marquette 18 Fort Madison 19 Dallas City 12 Norwalk 46 Martensdale 9 Defiance 44 Capital 27 Ohio University 36 Bliss College 20 University of Pittsburgh 24 Moravia 10 Centerville 18 St Paul Luther 18 Western Illinois Teachers 42 Culver Stockton 26 Lafayette 27 College Navy 35 Debris scores across multiple colleges and high schools.
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Stak. Yankton
Western Union
Simpson
Lacona Independents
Luther
la Crosse
Iowa Success School
Centerville Junior College
Morningside
Augustana
Columbia
Plattesville
Wis
College Navy
Lafayette
Defiance
Capital
Ohio University
Bliss College
Columbus
Syracuse
Toronto
University of Pittsburgh
Marquette University
Charleston Teachers
Rose Poly
Western Illinois Teachers
Culver-Stockton
Hamline
St. Paul Luther
Fort Madison
Dallas City
Centerville
Moravia
Norwalk
Martensdale
Wellman Takes Two Victories in Keota Tilts
Wellman high school split a doubleheader with Keota here Wednesday night. The regulars defeated Keota 24 to 17 while the Wellman reserves won 10 to 8. Durian and Zillmer led Wellman with nine points each as Whetstine, Coffey, and Wehrle supported the win.
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Keota
Wellman
Keota High School
Invaders
Durian
Zillmer
Whetstine
Coffey
Wehrle
Bott
Dillon
Pence
Smith
Haggis
Duhawks Rally to Beat Platteville 22 to 16
Dubuque AP reports Columbia College Duhawks rallied from a 13 to 7 deficit to defeat Platteville Teachers 22 to 16. Strong defense limited Platteville scoring with most points via free throws. Captain Coans starred for the Duhawks.
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Duhawks
Platteville
Dubuque
Duhawk Basketeers
Columbia’ College
Wis
Coans
Local Players Back Proposal, Plan to Persist
Local players express confidence in their suggestion and intend to maintain support until it is definitively rejected, signaling a continued push amid ongoing discussions.
West Eleven Takes Drill in San Francisco Charity Game
Twenty two football players were named for the west all stars first practice for the December 27 charity game against the east. Coach Dana X. Bible will lead ten Big Six and southwestern conference players, with twelve Pacific coast players selected by Percy Looey. Eastern coaches Hanley and Kerr will arrive Friday.
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San Francisco
Middlewest
Dana X. Bible
Nebraska
Pacific Coast
Percy Looey
Olympic Club
Dick Hanley
Rockne Back at Mayo Brothers Clinic for Checkup
Knute Rockne, Notre Dame football mastermind, visited Mayo Brothers clinic Rochester for a routine checkup and treatment related to the strain from the 1930 title bid. He previously sought care for a leg infection a year ago and plans a southern resort break in January.
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Rochester
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Mayo Brothers Clinic
Two More Robins Sign to Play in 1931 Season
New York reports the Brooklyn Robins are rapidly building their 1931 roster as two more players sign with the club. The AP notes additions come as the team strengthens for the upcoming season.
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Robins
New York
Brooklyn Robins
Miller Elected Purdue Captain In Historic Move
Charles L. Ookie Miller of Marion Indiana was elected Purdue University’s first formal captain since 1928 for the 1931 Boilermakers. Miller, a 200 pound center, was chosen Wednesday night to lead the team. acting captains had led during 1929 and 1930 seasons.
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Lafayette
Charles L
Ookie” Miller
Marion
Ind
Purdue
Miller
Boilermaker
Morningside Wins Its Second Nonconference Game
Morning Side college won its second non conference basketball game Wednesday night with a Hall Hutchinson Koberg offensive, defeating Augustana College of Sioux Falls 31 to 21. Skaaden led the Vikings in scoring.
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Sioux City
MorningSide College
Hall- Hutchinson-Koberg
Augustana College of
Sioux Falls
Skaaden
Vikings
Contracts Confirmed for Flowers and Richards in Baseball Offseason
Signed contracts from Jake Flowers regular second baseman last season and Paul Richards rookie catcher who starred for Macon Georgia last year were received Wednesday, bringing the total up to four.
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Jake Flowers
Paul Richards
Macon
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Jack Gibbs
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