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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1975

Page

51

With 9 Starters Back M F L Could Be Surprise Team

Monona Lou Wiegand leads M F L as new head coach in the Upper Iowa conference this fall. He aims for surprises in his first season after six years as junior high coach and varsity assistant. M F L opens versus West Dubuque then Fayette and Valley on road trips.

M-F-L Monona Lou Wiegand Upper Iowa Lou Ray Vangen M-Fl Wiegand The Bulldogs West Dubuque Fayette and Valley West Central North Elkader Central Sumner Postville Guttenberg Iowa

Meet the Preps by Jack Ogden

The Bulldogs inherit a 1-7 record from last year with 13 lettermen, nine regulars, and a strong backfield return. Key players include Scott Kirkeberg, Larry Meyer, Dan Vorwald, Mark Turner, and Tim Schultz, plus experienced linemen Bill Schmidt and Steve Possehl. Freshmen turnout is strong but depth may limit options until the schedule tests the squad.

Lou The Bulldogs Quarterbak Scott Kirkeberg Larry Meyer Dan Vorwald Mark Turner Tim Schultz Mick Ferguson Bill Schmidt Jeff Mueller Stan Hemesath Steve Possehl Warren Mueller Rick Blietz Chris Drahn Schmidt Possehl Blietz Drahn Postville Don Drahn Randy Vogt Dan Berns Dave Wilke Jim Ernis Wiegand M-F-L High School Steve Becker

Coach Fired and Players Quit Rock BC Lions

In Vancouver four Lions players refused to practice after General Manager Jackie Parker and Head Coach Eagle Keys were dismissed. Keys announced his firing to the team as Cal Murphy took over, while Ray Nettles left the meeting and did not return. Bill Baker Gary Robinson and Curtis Wester also departed, with Don Moorhead possibly out for the season due to knee injury.

Vancouver British Columbia Lions Jackie Parker Eagle Keys Keys Cal Murphy Ray Nettles Bill Baker Saskatchewan Roughriders Baker Gary Robinson Curtis Wester Don Moorhead Moorhead

Final Delaware Chicago Trip Set

The Delaware County baseball league schedules a two day Chicago trip for Sept. 13 14 to see Cubs versus Phillies. The package costs 41 dollars including bus tickets overnight at the Bismark hotel and meals. For information contact Jim McElliott at 932 2054.

Ryan Chicago Delaware County Baseball League Bismark Jim McElliott

Linn I-Club Starts Sept 12 Luncheon Series

The Linn County I-club begins Friday noon luncheons on September 12 at Sirloin n Brew 4407 First Avenue SE before Iowa home games. New meeting place replaces Montrose hotel. Guest lineup includes Athletic Director Bump Elliott Head Coach Bob Cummings Jersey Jermier and Dr. Bob Kelley new Iowa athletic board chair.

Linn County I-club Hawkeyes Illinois Jerry Bush Montrose Sirloin Brew First Avenue SE Iowa I Club Bump Elliott Bob Cummings Jersey Jermier Iowa Athletic Board Bob Kelley

Moto-Cross Races In New Hartford By Rambling Wheels M C

The Rambling Wheels M C will stage a motorcycle moto cross event in New Hartford at 1 p m on September a Two classes are planned junior for street legal bikes and senior for racing motorcycles AMA cards required A Bike O Cross for children aged 6 to 14 will be held in age groups Both events aim to attract riders and spectators to a family friendly racing afternoon.

New Hartford Rambling Wheels M.C AMA

Oaklands A's Activate Cal Maxvill From Coaching Staff

The Oakland Athletics activated veteran infielder Cal Maxvill from the coaching staff on Friday night. To create room on the 25 man roster, Oakland released infielder Rich McKinney who appeared in five games.

Boston Oakland A’s Cal Maxvill A’s Rich McKinney

Plan Cedar Hills Booster Meeting

The annual Cedar Hills Booster club meeting set for Tuesday September 9 at 7 p.m. in the Taft junior high school cafeteria to discuss club activities and plans.

Cedar Hills Booster Meeting

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