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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1957

Page

2

Marengo overwhelms Sigourney 21-0 in rain

Daren Rathjen scored twice to lead Marengo over Sigourney 21-0 as the Tigers stay in playoff contention. Denny Zhart added a 12 yard TD rush, with Rathjen converting and key plays including a 40 yard punt return setting up the scoring sequence. Sigourney struggled on offense and Marengo finished with a clean road win.

the Gazette Sigourney Daren Rathjen Marengo Harold Wilkinson Tigers Brookyn Denny Zhart Rathjen Sanders Zhart Jones Howe Xp— Sanders

Fayette Cardinals topple Elkader 14 12 in conference bid

Fayette spurred by 216 rushing yards from Bob Marvin upset Elkader 14 12 to secure at least a tie for third in the Upper Iowa Conference. Marvin capped an 87 yard drive with a 3 yard TD and a 67 yard score on fourth and three. Elkader’s Bart Thiele answered with two long TDs.

The Gazette Fayette Elkader Cardinals Iowa Bob Marvin Marvin Mike Eischeid Eischeid Kip Knight Bart Thiele Warrior Fay Elk Fikader Bart Thieler Duane Watkins

Webb Wins Wants Champ for Title Shot in Madison Square Garden

Spider Webb defeated Willie Vaughn by unanimous decision in 10 rounds at Madison Square Garden. Webb’s camp said they will face Carmen Basilio or any top contender for the title, with manager Hec Knowles stressing a title shot is the goal despite some fans doubting the win. Officials scored 6-3-1, 6-4, and 7-3 for Webb.

New York Spider Webb Carmen Basilio Ray Robinson Joey Giardello Gene Fullmer Charles Homer Webb Hec Knowles Willie Vaughn Madison Square Garden Spider Chicago Basilio Vaughn Barney Felix Bert Grant Artie Aidala

Brooklyn Edges Prairie 20 19 In Final Quarter Rally

Brooklyn held Prairie 0 0 0 19 until a late surge to 20 19 victory on Prairie field. Ed Ward scored two Prairie touchdowns including a second quarter run with Marlin Rohlene catching a late score. Prairie trailed 6 18 at halftime.

Brooklyn Prairie High School Prairie Ed Ward Marlin Rohlene Ward Rohlene Ron Duffy Prairrie Jarters Baie Prairie Erevree

Maquoketa Football Clinches Win Over Marion in Fourth Quarter

Maquoketa, led by Tom Rogers and a strong defensive line, pulled away in the final period to beat Marion 38 to 13. Rogers set up and scored on long runs, including a 63 yard burst after a Marion fumble. Maquoketa outgained Marion 321 to 133 in total yards and held a 13 2 edge in first downs with key plays by Morehead Hate and Grover.

Tom Rogers Maquoketa Marion Rogers Indians Maquoket Morehead Jerry Hate Lyman Thhe Cardinals Wilbur Grover Grover E—Dick Davison Joel Shouse John Wirtz Bill Bellmore Ross King Allen Watters Jerry Carr Juan Mohr Loyd Shaffer Wayne Earles Bill Robinson Jack Kallenberger Larry Loos Jack Bickford Steve Reyner John Kozak Gary Lyman Len Morehead Glen Williams Jerry Rollinger Don Schuettpelz Ken O'Kelly Richy Hendrickson John Nieland J. T—Lee Singleton Jim McKean Tim Karporon LeRoy Burton Mike Cira Tom Crawford Harold Odeen Bill Nash Gene_ Dirks Terry Conklin Mike Rucker Jerry Hempy Ray Fuller Bob Mary Mike Smith Pat Murphy

Cedar Falls Defeats Decorah in Iowa Conference Tilt

Cedar Falls topped Decorah with a second period safety that put the visitors ahead and held on. Gary Piepho scored a late drive from the one and kicked the extra point. Decorah answered with a 35 yard TD pass from Tim Cole to Clarence Ward.

Decorah Cedar Falls Iowa Ron Wabbena Dave Swenson Gary Piepho Piepho Tim Cole Clarence Ward Abegeeof Wubbena Swenson Ward Cole

Parade Highlights in the November 3 Issue

Parade highlights feature a housewife earning 20000 yearly as praised work. A piece questions film stardom from model to actor and probes safety after a town loses its police. Includes a Parade quiz and a doctor guide to weight by age.

Trimble an Easy Winner in Cedar Rapids Mile Duel

Ralph Trimble of Jefferson led a 1 2 3 Jeff win over Washington in a Cedar Rapids dual mile meet. Trimble clocked 4 47.6 for the mile while Galen Stahle and Dick Harris followed, as Washington’s Bob Abbott and Dick White battled flu woes and faded.

Ralph Trimble Jefferson Cedar Rapids New Washington Kingston Stadium Iowa Deacon Jones Galen Stahle Dick Harris Bob Abbott Harris Abbott Warks Jeff Wick Warks Wash Dick White Larry Bradshaw Gary McLashing Burton Pattee Mike Halloran Phil Abbott

East Moline Tops Jefferson With Lange's Long TD Run

East Moline grabs a late lead as Lange scores on a 72 yard scamper after a key interception. Nahrgang and Beverlin contribute as the Panthers trail the Hawks in a high scoring gridiron clash.

Jefferson, Moline clash as rough finish stirs crowd

Jefferson and East Moline battled in a tense game marked by a series of disputed calls by referee Frosty Crawford and multiple ejections. Key plays included a ruling on Bean punt contact and a late altercation ending with Jefferson's Jeffords and Panthers' Jim Oltman removed from the field.

Frosty Crawford Jefferson Bean Lange Moline Harold Paulsen Jeffords Panthers Jim Oltman Thhey

West Branch Routs West Liberty 14-7 in Friday Night Showdown

Special to The Gazette. West Branch defeats West Liberty 14-7 as Dick Krall scores on a 20 yard run in the first quarter and Don Thomas adds a three yard TD in the third. Jerry McVey scores West Liberty’s lone TD on a 10 yard run in the fourth.

West Liberty Dick Krall Don Thomas West Branch Krall Thomas Jerry McVey Xp—Krall West Liners Xp—Mcvey

Rock Island Clinton Keep Hopes Alive In Valley Race

Davenport remained league leader by routing Dubuque 7-0 to extend its streak to six wins and 31 straight in the Valley. Clinton toppled Moline 20-7 in a fourth-quarter surge as Stebbens scored from 17 yards and Lorenz added a 13-yard run. Rock Island shut out Iowa City 13-0 as Hennessey and Leatherman rushed for seven-yard scores.

Lange East Sinclair Patterson East Moline theHawk Ken Beverlin Clinton Rock Island Davenport Blue Devils Dubuque Moline Iowa City Little Hawk Skip Campbell Rams Paydirt Imps Jim Stebbens Gary Lorenz Nick Lant Maroons River King Lorenz Larry Hennessey Larry Leatherman Rock Booker Edgerson Bill Bisley Hennessey Leatherman

St Anselm to Play 22-Game Basketball Schedule

St Anselm's college will contest a 22 game basketball schedule this season with a December 4 opener against Dartmouth and a March 1 finale versus Adelphi.

Manchester N.H St. Anselm’s College Dartmouth Adelphi

Theater Time For Saturday Program Brief

The page lists show times for Paramount Chicago Confidential Outlaw s Son Midnight Story The Land Unknown Love In The Afternoon The Attre and the Prize Hell In Korea Battle Hell Tarzan and the Lost Safari The Virginian The D I Wings of Eagles Betrayed Women with venues including Marion Palace and C R Drive In.

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