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Newspaper

Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1952

Page

6

Muskies Tangle With Fairfield In Key Title Clash

The Little Muskies prepare for a pivotal Friday night showdown with unbeaten Fairfield Trojans after a 26 13 win by Fairfield over Mt. Pleasant. Muskies hold a five game streak and face Ottumwa the following week in 1952 finale. Lofgren injured but not serious. team otherwise fit.

Little Muskies Fairfield Trojans Mt. Pleasant Muskies Troy Ft. Dodge Bob Liddy Keokuk Ft. Madison Ottumwa Washington Kim Dabner Larry Woolums Jerry Campbell al Maxwell Les Kane Dicklund Panthers Maxwell Kane Campbell Don Cox Ecklund Muscatine Bloodhounds Mt. Pleasant Panthers Ken Brown Jerry Crocker Burlington Lofgren Mike Lofgren

Badgers' Carl Leads Big Ten Scoring Race

Wisconsin halfback Har Yand Carl tops the Big Ten scoring race with 36 points after four games following a 42 43 win over Iowa. He crossed six times, highlighted by three touchdowns against Marquette. End Rocky Ryan of Illinois remains near the lead with 30 points, while Bob Grimes of Ohio State surged into the list with four touchdowns versus Washington State.

Chicago Har Yand Carl Wisconsin Badger Iowa Arl Marquette Rocky Ryan Illinois Carl Ilini Minnesota Bob Grimes Ohio State Buck Washington State Grimes John Borton

Muscatine Frosh Sophs Fall to Iowa City Littl Hawk 32-25

Muscatine Frosh Soph squad lost 32-25 to Iowa City Littl Hawk in a Saturday morning game in Iowa City. Scoring included a pass from Doug Wilson to Carl Strause, a Boshart 50 yard return on a mishandled pass, and two Trittell plunges with Rohde extra point.

Muscatine Frosh-Soph Iowa City Littl Hawk Muskie Doug Wilson Carl Strause Muscatine Iowa LaVern Chelf Boshart Chelf Danny Trittell Earl Rohde Littel Dick Maeglin Wittenmyer Davenport Heinz Field Muskies

Hydroplane record set at National Outboard Championships opener

In Lake Alfred Florida Dr R D Frawley set a class M hydroplane record at the event start. In Sydney Geoff Brown claimed the singles title beating Lewis Hlowrd 6 4 1 6 3 and with Adrian Quist defeated Mervyn Rose and Don Candy 6 3 6 0 for doubles. In Raleigh Jim Bryan of Phoenix won the AAA big car race at the state fair.

Lake Alfred Fla R. D. Frawley Dravesburg Sydney Australia Geoff Brown Lewis Hlowrd Adrian Quist Mervyn Rose Don Candy Raleigh N. C Jim Bryan Phoenix Ariz

Mink farms hide in dense groves to shield fur from sun

The article notes that mink farms position in dense groves because the fur tends to rust when exposed to bright sunlight, implying a defensive shading strategy against sun damage.

Maryland routs Navy in brutal rivalry clash

Maryland beat Navy 38 to 7 in a clash that featured heavy hits and seven ejections. Coach Jim Tatum praised the hard play as Maryland’s fourth win in 14 decisions against Navy, with no rematch on the 1953 schedule.

Jim Tatum Missouri Auburn Navy Clemson Georgia Yale Cornell William and Mary Maryland Tatum Annapolis

Mantle's Army fate in fourteenth exam case

The New York sports piece urges the military to decide on Mickey Mantle after a fourth physical for osteomyelitis. It argues the 20 year old, famed Yankee slugger deserves relief and questions why a top athlete with a curable potential misses service, noting the uncertain prognosis and mental toll.

New York Mickey Mantle Oklahoma Mickey Mantle Mantile Yankee

Iowa and Iowa State Face Possible Last-Place Finishes

Iowa and Iowa State may end the season at the bottom of the Big Ten and Big Seven respectively. Both teams have three straight conference losses midway through the 1952 schedule, with Iowa facing Ohio State and Minnesota while Iowa State meets Missouri Oklahoma and Kansas State.

Iowa Hawks Cyclones Des Moines Iowa Iowa State Hawks Big Seven Ohio State Minnesota Illinois Northwestern Missouri Oklahoma Kansas State Wisconsin

Martinelli Faces Meyers In Skateland Card Duel

Angelo Martinelli of Boston is billed as a top tough wrestler in a 218 pound clash against Carl Meyers of Milwaukee in the first bout at Skateland Roller Rink on Monday Oct 27 at 8 pm. The one fall match has a 30 minute limit with a second women’s bout and a main event pitting Jim Dobie against Gene Dubuque. Tickets available at Ike’s Ian Mae’s and Skateland.

Angelo Martinelli Boston Mass Carl Meyers Milwaukee Skateland Roller Rink Martinelli Dot Dotson Orlando Fila Jim Dobie Des Moines Gene

Oklahoma Sooners dominate Big Seven with 42 20 win at Kansas

Oklahoma maintains its title bid with a 42 20 victory over Kansas in Lawrence. Coach Bud Wilkinson’s 1952 team, ranked sixth, showcases a potent offense as they near four conference games including Kansas State Iowa State Missouri and Nebraska.

Luther Upper Iowa Buena Vista Wartburg Satuday Iowa Wesleyan Parsons Tigers Coe Cornell Monmouth Grinnell Ottawa Kan Kansas City Fellows Oklahoma Midlands Sooners Kansas Lawrence Kans Kansas State Iowa State Missouri Nebraska Notre Dame Oklahoma A Bud Wilkinson Associated Press Norman Columbia Colorado Boulder Southern Methodist Dallas

Tidal Range Noted at Windsor Nova Scotia

The record notes a tidal range in Windsor Nova Scotia with a typical difference of about 40 feet between high and low tides. The observation highlights the unusually large tidal swing in the area and may indicate coastal dynamics affecting the region.

Windsor Nova Scotia

Cards Surprise Giants Move Into 3 Way Tie in American Conference

Three clubs the Cleveland Browns Chicago Cardinals and New York Giants sit tied atop the American standings at 3 1 with 3 1 records after Sundays action The 49ers lead the National Conference at 4 0 while the Bears Lions and Packers are 2 2 and the Rams and Texans trail at 1 3 and 0 4 respectively San Francisco beat Chicago 40 16 while Cleveland routed Philadelphia 49 7 and the Cardinals won 24 23 over the Giants

W.L.T. Pet. TP New York Cleveland Euewes Wee Cess Pitts San Fran Los Angeles Dallas Green Bay Washington Pittsburgh Chicago Cards Detroit Philadelphia San Francisco Chicago Chicago Bears Chicago Cardinals Sheldon Sakowit Cleveland Browns New York Giants Philadelphia Eagles Washington Redskins Pitts Gh Steelers Giants San Francisco 49Ers Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Los Angeles Rams Dallas Texans Cardinals Browns Eagles 49Ers Bears Lions Redskins Greenway

Gophers Michigan Rise as Big Ten Title Contenders

The Big Ten shows shifts with Purdue Illinois still strong as Minnesota and Michigan gain momentum. Michigan crushed Western opponents 48-14 while Minnesota upset Illinois 13-7 and survived Northwestern 27-26. Wisconsin routed Iowa 42-13 and Ohio State routed Washington State 35-7.

Purdue Minnesota Michigan Boilere Notre Dame Douse Illini Inesse Illinois Western Wolverines Gophers California Washington Northwestern Nowllinois Wisconsin Iowa Indiana Temple Ohio State Washington State Midwest Michigan State Syracuse Marquette Arizona Bradley Wayne

53 Teams Sport Perfect Records

Fifty three college football teams remain undefeated and untied including seven of the ten top ranked programs. William Jewell Peru State Stevens Point State lead with six victories each while Maryland California Georgia Tech Duke Southern California and UCLA also boast top ten status. Michigan State has four wins and no losses.

New York William Jewell Missouri Peru Neb Stevens Point State Wisconsin Maryland California Georgia Tech Duke Southern California UCLA Michigan State

West Branch Faces Mt Vernon in Hawkeye Title Showdown

Mount Vernon Mustangs eye conference title with 13 to 0 win over Wapello as they travel to West Branch seeking to clinch the crown. Bears led by Jack Hoffman aim to upset the undefeated visitors while Bill Kammerling keys the Mt Vernon attack. Other games include Columbus Junction at Wilton Junction and Wapello hosting New London.

Mount Vernon Mustangs Iowa Hawkeye West Branch Nelson Andrus Bears Mount Vernon Wapello Indians Mustangs Winfield Wolves Jack Hoffman Winfield Mt. Vernon Bill Kammerling Columbus Junction Wilton Junction Lone Tree New London University High of Iowa City West Liberty Comets Hawkeye West Liberty Oenewwee University High Seeewenee

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