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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1968

Page

2

Morse and Prairie Upset Regina 7-6 in Narrow Thriller

Cedar Rapids Prairie edging Iowa City Regina 7-6 on home turf. Al Morse rushed 292 yards from scrimmage on 15 carries and scored Prairie's lone touchdown. Regina's Steve Milder ran for 109 yards and scored, but the Hawks' defense smothered the Regina threat late, securing the win.

al Morse Cedar Rapids Prairie Iowa City Regina Hawks Mike Kennedy Steve Milder Regals Kennedy Morse Ron Romick Romick

Traer Beamon Conrad Trim North Tama Unbeaten Run

Traer Beamon Conrad handed North Tama its first loss, 14-6, as the Comets surged ahead with all scoring in the first half. Greg Sharp and Gary Smith added two yard touchdowns while Kim McNeal scored North Tama’s lone TD in a hard fought game.

Traer — Beamon-Conrad North Tama Comets Redhawks Greg Sharp Gary Smith Kim McNeal Beaman-Conrad Mbeaman-Conrae Xeerry Maewite

Tipton Wins Soph Crown in Wamac Clash

Tipton captured the sophomore championship by routing Marion sophomores 32 to 13. Three late Tipton touchdowns swung the game, with Greg Grove adding two scores from 17 and three yards and David Paul scoring twice on 11 and nine yard passes from Rodger Suchomel. Tipton forced four Marion fumbles and intercepted two passes as Kevin Collins scored Marion’s two three yard TDs.

Tipton Marion Sophs Greg Grove David Paul Tigers Rodger Suchomel Indians Kevin Collins Mar Tiotes Eturn Quarts Mark Witte Dav' Paul Lyle Fiten Paul

Sumner Rolls Valley 27 to 6 to Stay Undefeated

Undefeated Sumner over Valley 27 6 as the Aces stretch their winning streak to eight and clinch the loop title. Valley finishes 5 2 1 overall and 2 1 in league play. Sumner stands 7 0 in conference. Glen Dean scored both Postville touchdowns on short runs.

Claremont Upper Iowa Sumner Valley Aces MFL Glen Dean Postville

MEL Rolls By Postville in 38-14 Victory

Monona-Wayne Erickson led MFL with four rushing touchdowns and one passing score in a 38-14 win over Postville. Erickson scampered for 3, 3, 9 and 15 yard TDs and connected with Keith Stova for a 55 yard TD. Jim Lenth scored the remaining points.

Way Erickson Jim Leath Ckson Bruce Postville Glen Deen Cliff Mariow Monona Wayne Erickson MFL Postville Erickson Keith Stova Jim Lenth

Cooling Scores 5 in LDF Win

Legrand LDF smothered Mingo 69 to 0 as Duane Cooling ran in five touchdowns and totaled 36 points for the Warhawks. Cermak Mitchem Conant Hoge and Zesch also scored for LDF in the blowout victory, with 41 points coming before halftime.

Kennedy Defeats West Davenport 39 14 in Friday Bout

Mark Votroubek caught a touchdown pass from Steve Markt, tucking the ball near the goal line in Friday action. Kennedy led 39 to 14 after the score as Votroubek and Markt connected on the late game play and the Cougars secured the win over West Davenport.

Mark Votroubek Steve Markt Kennedy West Davenport

Wilton Clinches East Iowa Title With 30-0 Victory

Wilton blanked Durant 30-0 to seize the East Iowa Hawkeye conference crown. Beavers Duane Birkhoffer and Allgood each scored twice on the ground, Mick Birkhoffer added a score, while Durant finished 2-6 and Wilton 8-0 in a dominant season finale.

Durant Wilton Junction East Iowa

Tigers Clinch Clear Crown Tipton Stays Perfect

Tipton routs Marion 50-0 to clinch its first outright Wamac title since 1965. Doug Ford and Andy Anderson led a 251 yard ground attack as Ford scampered for three TDs and moved to 1,807 career rushing yards. Rich Morden threw two TD passes, with Randy Post and John Netolicky adding scores. Marion struggled on offense, mustering negative rushing yards and just 28 passing yards.

Tipton Lee Crawford Marion Tigers Doug Ford Andy Anderson Bob Ward Ford Ward Rich Morden John Netolicky Morden Randy Post Mike Walker John Severson Dennis Schmuecker Gary Armstrong Rick Hildebrand Leo Benishek Charles Knudsen Chuck Cropp Steve Smith Chuck Reilly Scott Skilling Bruce Klink Dan Schuettpelz Nick Oakley Bob E. C Bob Schueler Ed Redford Jim Meggers Nang Moyer Ron Renfer Don Carsner U Ciha Curt Anderson Greg Morris Greg Cole Larry Mathias Pest Mike Fell Mike Gade Bob Jed Warren Williams Mike Eden Don Ford Mike Mente Vic Kimberling Rex Anderson Mike Cantondine Marlyn Harold Hensch Jerry Meier Ken Edier Mike Williams Craig Emrich Larry Syring Jim B Idi A Fe Espinoza Ralph Wilson Chuck Gendelmann Ike ‘Morrow Randy Fraseur Mark’ Walters Bill Kruse Dennis Marchick Doug Grove

Mid Prairie Tops Solon 40-16 in Hawkeye Conference clash

Mid Prairie finished second in the East Iowa Hawkeye conference after defeating Solon 40-16. Leading rusher Dennis Miller ran for 83 yards as the Golden Hawks closed the season with a 6-1-0 conference mark.

East Iowa Hawkeye Solon Dennis Miller Golden Hawks Mid-Prairie

McGrath Wins Green Bay Open In Pro Bowling Final

Mike McGrath of El Cerrito California defeated Don Glover of Bakersfield California 233 to 225 to take the 3000 first prize in the Professional Bowlers Association Green Bay Open final Friday night part of a 30000 event.

Green Bay Wis Mike McGrath el Cerrito Calif Don Glover Bakersfield

East Buchanan routs Edgewood in final 40-0 win

East Buchanan ends a 7-1 season by defeating Edgewood-Colesburg 40-0. Dennis Donlea scored two touchdowns, Randy Halford threw two TD passes and rushed for a four-yard score. Edgewood-Colesburg finished 2-5 in the league.

Edgewood Tri-Rivers East Buchanan Edgewood-C

Maquoketa Valley Tops Center Point 28 18

Maquoketa Valley defeated Center Point 28 to 18 as Jim Robinson scored three times. He added one basket in the first quarter and two in the second, staking the Indians to a 21-12 halftime edge.

Indians Maquoketa Valley Jim Robinson Center Point Robinson

North Linn Bombs Central City 38 0 In Tri Rivers Action

North Linn rolled to a 38 0 victory over Central City in Tri Rivers play. Bruce Hinton led with 160 rushing yards and three touchdowns, with Rich Patton throwing for a score and Willis Luse contributing runs. The Lynx finished tied for second in the league.

Cc N.L Ebewes Ares Pans Ag Ae Eebens Pontias Bei Central City North Linn H Linn Bruce Hinton Rich Patton Willis Luse David Graybill Saearem Rick Patton Kenny Ed Carson Fine

Alburnett Wins 31 13 Over Springville In Pirate Victory

Alburnett toppled Springville 31 to 13 as Spencer Thomas and Ed Crosby each scored twice. Thomas added a 45 yard and a 30 yard run, while Crosby reached the end zone on two carries. Thom5s and Crosby also connected on a two point conversion effort.

Nee Cece Ewecce Springville Alburnett Ceceeesss Iburnett Ed Crosby Feeva Lanfrance Thomes

Mississippi Valley Prep Football Scores Across Iowa State Lines

Regional prep football results feature Kennedy versus Moline, Monticello, Manchester, Anamosa, and many more games across Iowa. Highlights include East Buchanan 40, Edgewood-Colesburg 0. Solon 8, Fort Madison 0. Clarion 13, Algona 24. and Cedar Falls 50, Marion 0, with numerous close contests and high totals throughout the state.

Fairfield Lynn-Suily North Mahaska Hamburg C. Springs South Page Stuart Anita Eddyville Twin Cedars Washington David County Corydon Leon Central Winterset Knoxville Farmington W. Burlington Maryviclle Mac Bedford Lytton Gaiva Wes Holstein Lake City Perry Sidney Nishna Valley C.B. Lewis West Harrison Pleasant Valley Aledo, Ill Morning Sun Leneree Wint Mt. Union Denver Fredericksburg Indianola Osceola Clark West D.M D.M. North D.M. Hoover D.M. Tech Atlantic Red Oak Kadiee Manilla Extra Monnieng Glidden-Ralston A. Oakland Missouri Valley D.M. Lincoln D.M Lohrville Lake View- Auburn Int Dexfield Red Story City East Greene Jefferson Sac City Humboldt Iowa Falls Adel Norwalk Central Web Boone United Bode Twin Rivers Rolfe Garwin Maxwell Eagle Grove Hampton Mes.Thornton Kanawha Rockwell City Bradgate South Hamilton Someren Greenfield Griswold Radcliffe Gilbert Isneeville Bristow Anthon Oto Marcus C. Algona Clarion Baylard Scranton Penne Corwith-Wes Ley Boone Valley Si “Chapin Auilina Rimghar oodward-Grang Ankeny Sayde Aed Hudson Monroe Colfax Pella Nevada Jesup LaPorte City Dumont Aplington Wapsie Valley Tripoli West Sophs Dunkerton Columbus Jct Wapelie Voce Cedar Falls Ceagr Grovel Poe City West Bend Everly Frau Central Lake Park Ee Iy George Comers West Hartley Alta Sones Terre Narean S.C. Teem Eastwood Remsen-Union Valley I" Odebolt-Arthur Log Weedbh Nolia Ine Central Lyon Akron Terveenia Aree C. Gorges Bias Mercis

Miami Rips Pitt 48-0 in a dominant power win

The Miami Hurricanes crushed Pittsburgh 48-0 as quarterback David Olivo passed for 190 yards and two TDs while Vince Opalsky and Bobby Best powered the ground game. Olivo completed 16 of 23 with ten straight completions, building a 35-0 halftime lead before Lew Pytel added a 46-yard TD pass to Ray Bellamy.

MIAMI Miami Hurricanes David Olivo Vince Opalsky Bobby Best Pittsburgh Panthers Olivo Hurricanes Soph Lew Patel Ray Bellamy Pittsburgh

Mt. Vernon Romps Iowa City U High 52 to 6

Denny Pitlik ran for four touchdowns and kicked four extra points to pace Mt. Vernon to a 52-6 victory over Iowa City U-High. He added an 84 yard kickoff return as Mt. Vernon also got scores from Mike and Mark Brannaman Jerry Van Dyke and Jim Baker.

MT. Vernon Denny Pitlik Iowa City U-High Pitlik Mike Mark Brannaman Jerry van Dyke Jim Baker

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