Westmer Warriors Capture 17th Cornbelt TourneyTitle
Westmer Warriors claim their first league tournament crown in a 39-18 final over defending champion Sherrard at Rack Ridge High. Coach Lloyd Xing led Westmer's steady climb into the Corn Belt, with standout performances from Dick Dickens and Charles Coulter, who combined for 25 points and 28 rebounds. Sherrard, led by Norm Hultgeen, reached the final after a long semifinal run, but could not overcome Westmer's late surge as the traveling Corn trophy stayed with the champions.
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Muscatine Swimmers Triumph in Burlington Dual Meet
Muscatine YMCA swim team won three of four events and tied one against Burlington, led by T Wenger with a first and second in the midget division and V DeMatt three wins for the juniors. Cadets, midgets, preps, and juniors each posted multiple top finishes in medley relays and individual races.
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Pro Basketball Results From The Associated Press
Pro basketball results from the Associated Press show Boston defeating Chicago 143 to 99 and St Louis edging Cincinnati 104 to 103. Syracuse beat Detroit 148 to 114 while Los Angeles triumphed over New York 108 to 102. New York is listed for a game against San Francisco with Tuesday’s schedule indicating no other games.
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Few Gage Games Slated Tuesday
A boys and girls doubleheader between neighboring rivals Louisa Muscatine and Wapello tops a slim Tuesday night schedule. The games are set at Grand View with West Liberty hosting Solon, Orion visiting Westmer of Joy, and Sherrard at Rockridge of Edgington.
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Australian tennis championships washed out at Memorial Drive
Rain halted play at Memorial Drive as the Australian tennis championships faced a washout. Organizers expect resumed action once conditions improve, with players awaiting an updated schedule and potential delays.
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New Leaders In Doubles Tournament In Muscatine
The Muscatine Bowling Association at Peal Lanes names new leaders in the doubles event, with Mike Blaesing and Beat Bruffert atop the standings at 422 handicap, while Ruth Ann Curtis and Mike Berlin hold last week’s readers trophies. Curtis and Berlin clock 1149 series yet sit 20th. top ten include Blaesing, Bruffett, Eisner, Kurriger, and Smith among others.
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Junior High League Bowling Standings and High Scores
Local junior bowling standings show No. 4 Phelps Norge leading in team points with top scores by Larry Ribbink 200 and Tom Taylor 188. High team series include Phelps Norge 1008 and Whitsitt's 1268, with notable individual totals by Denty Martin 225 and Ron Logan 318. Other leagues feature St. Marys teams, Tom's Barber Shop, and Whitsitts posting strong series as juniors compete across multiple divisions.
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Taylor Has Hepatitis Shocks Packers Star Player
Los Angeles report says Jim Taylor, Green Bay Packers star fullback and AP NFL Player of the Year, has hepatitis. The illness was disclosed Sunday, casting a shadow over a season highlight for the award winner and the league.
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Lakers Win 10th Straight Behind Baylor Rally
The Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a 10 point deficit in the third quarter to beat the New York Knicks 108 to 102 for their 10th consecutive victory. Elgin Baylor, sidelined by a sore knee, entered late in the period to spark the comeback as Sam Jones powered Boston past Chicago 143 to 99, and St. Louis edged Cincinnati 109 to 104 with a fourth quarter surge. Syracuse crushed Detroit 148 to 114. Vaughn led St. Louis with 28 points and Oscar Robertson starred for Cincinnati.
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Hayes Cage Circuit Sees 2 Way Ties For Top And Mid Standings
In the Hayes Cage Circuit standings after Sunday's action, Carlisle leads for first by percentage after beating Vigartone Feeds 87 61. Wilton Launderette ties Moody Heating for third with 65 53 win. McKee Appliance and Ina Mae's Launderette also post wins. Scores included 61 60 Lightweights victory and Moody Heating 94 victory in other listed games.
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West 8th Falls at Iowa City Southeast in Slim Loss
West 8th junior high drops to 2-0-5 on the season after a 45 33 defeat at Iowa City Southeast. The team trailed 23-20 at halftime before fading in the third quarter. Larry Stokes scored 34 of West's 43 points in the loss.
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Install York Rite Masonic Officers Here
Webb Council No. 38 of Royal and Select Masters installed officers in a formal ceremony led by Robert L. Welch as Illustrious Master. Harold Swarthout Deputy Master and Elmer Ruthenberg Treasurer were among the officers named, with Char les Weber installing Marshall and Elmer Ruthenberg installing Chaplain. Other details note future committee announcements, a forthcoming Principal Conductor of Work, and a hospital patient, Ralph Burns, set for installation.
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Patterson Liston rematch group payout set by judge
The heavyweight title bout promoters in Las Vetas, Nevada, reach a $1.2 million payment split after a judge ruled on ownership of the group that promoted their rematch last September. Liston is to receive $200,000 from the U.S. government, while Patterson gets $1 million due.
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Lillis Colts MVP Houston 1952 honors
Bob Lillis was named the Houston Colts' most valuable player for 1952 by the Houston chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
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Wilton Speech Students Reach Finals at Invitational Meet
Wilton sent thirty students to the Keokuk high school invitational meet finals. Finalists won ribbons in several events including public speaking Judy Eider and Margo Lange, radio speaking Dennis Freyermuth Becky Norton, humorous reading Kristy Ovesen Betsy Fair Bob Guy.
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Pam Peeks
Connie Morgan
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Jerry Ahrens
Marilyn Gregory
Alice Smith
Artie Budelier
Merry Maids Of Muscatine Hear Reports
The Muscatine Merry Maids held a regular meeting at Nancy Thomas home with Pam Lacy assisting. Sandy Miller spoke on Daisies Tell while Nancy Thomas discussed Hand Guide to Good Eating. Mary Bartar spoke on Goods and Our Health Rae Ann Miller led How to Measure and Pam Lacy demonstrated Frat Snacks. Next meeting set for Feb 9 at Vicki and Kristine Meyers home with My Recipe File as roll call.
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Durant Bank Names Officers At Annual Meeting
Durant Bank announces officer changes and promotions after its annual meeting. Hansen was rejected as president of Liberty Trust and Savings. Oliver Hansen remains executive vice president. Loren Fox promoted to assistant cashier. other directors retained. Gordon Anderson and family welcome a baby boy named Richard Allen born January. Grandparents listed.
Deeds Recorded for Gar Xin to Howards in Stockton
Wayne and Velma M Gar xin transfer part of lot 7 and all of lots 8 and 5 block 3 to Gary W and Loretta M Howard in Stockton.
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