Swimmers edge Washington in events but lose meet
Muscatine high swimmers won six of eleven races yet fell 56 to 39 to Cedar Rapids Washington in a dual meet. Dermy Fahy and Mitch Sussex each had two wins, with Mike Bloom posting a sub two minute 100 free. The Muskies trailed 35-35 before CR swept the final three events and the meet. Muscatine returns home Thursday to host Ottumwa at the YM pool.
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Giardello Poised For Carter Bout In Title Strike
In Cherry Hill N J World Boxing Association discussions hint at a Giardello versus Rubin Carter title challenge. Giardello says a return bout with former champion Dick Tiger may precede any title shot, following a December Atlantic City title win. Washington state college swim meet results noted with multiple event winners and times.
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Liberty and Mediapolis Rise in Girls High School Poll
Second state rankings by the Town Girls High School Athletic Union place West Liberty sixth and Mediapolis seventh among the top 20. Both teams have one loss in nine starts. The Liberty Belles defeated Mediapolis, while Mediapolis fell to Toowa Valley, ranked 15th with a 11 mark. Five unbeaten teams remain ahead of Liberty and Mediapolis, with Valley of West Des Moines, West Monona of Onawa, and Wellsburg holding firm in the 12 3 positions.
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Bears Prepare For Giants Title Clash At Wrigley Field
Chicago Bears go through intense week of drills with a day off for Christmas Eve as George Halas sharpens plans for Sundays showdown with the Newark Giants at Wrigley Field. The cold and wind chill shapes a heavy field prep including blowers and hay to secure space. Trainers sort six shoe types to handle any surface once kickoff arrives.
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Walshs late surge sinks Hayes Catholic in conference game
Ot tumwa Walsh closed strong in the final five minutes to defeat Hayes Catholic 61-47 in River Cities conference action. Jim Putnam led Walsh with 24 points, while Gary Wieskamp added 10 and John Della Vedova 17 for Walsh. Hayes Catholic, led by Ted Blaysing with 10, suffered a 4-5 record after the loss as Walsh pulled away late.
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Wilt Chamberlain.s 40 points lead Warriors past Tiers
Wilt Chamberlain scored 40 points and Wayne Hightower added 29 as the Philadelphia Warriors defeated the San Francisco Warriors 118-104. Duke Dierking, a journeyman pro, scored six for San Francisco after blocking Chamberlain once. The hockey and boxing sections follow with scores from Chicago, Montreal, Toronto, Detroit, Boston, New York and others.
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Girls Sectionals Cut in Half for Area Schools
The Iowa girls union halves sectional sites to three this year from 64 last season. Top three from each sectional advance to district meets where three teams per district compete. Each sectional winner gets a first‑round bye at districts. a pairings swap occurs between seconds and thirds. One team per district advances to the state tournament March 10–14 in Des Moines. Sectionals set for February 16, 22 and 25–29 with area schools in the Eastern and Southeast Iowa conferences reaching West Liberty and Mediapolis.
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Durant High boys set school scoring mark in win over Solon
Durant's boys crushed Solon 93 to 5 as district records fell in a Western Iowa doubleheader. Hasan Garvin led Durant with 17 points, Tom Goecke 22, and Ted Goecke 10, while Solon’s Carol Phillips scored 33 as the Flyers fought through a lopsided loss. Durant girls edged Solon 55 to 51 to complete a doubleheader sweep.
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Boxing on TV Being Dropped From ABC Schedule
New York report says ABC will not continue its weekly boxing show next season, ending a 20 year TV fixture. A network spokesman declined to details, noting plans for 1964. The sponsor Gillette and ABC reportedly agreed to drop the program, prompting concern for boxers including middleweight champion Joey Giardello.
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