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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1979
Page
17
In this bold high-spirited piece Punchy Fisteras teases Iowa fans about a Purdue clash. The writeup recalls past hard luck for Iowa versus Purdue, notes Iowa's weak schedules and losses, and teases Hayden Fry coach-of-the-year hopes if the towns win.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson edges No 4 Hempstead 17 14 in overtime as Tim Swore boots a 24 yard field goal after a late comeback. The win gives Jefferson a 7 2 season and a 100th career victory for coach Jack Fisk, sealing a Class 4A playoff berth.
Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Washington, Marion, Calmar South Winneshiek, Sigourney and H-L-V earned state playoff slots. Wash and Jeff reach 4A, Marion and South Winn 3A, Sigourney 2A, H-L-V 1A with first round games set. pairings by IHSAA expected.
Cedar Rapids Washington claims a 19-6 victory over Iowa City West in the regular season finale. The Warriors finish 7-0 in the Valley and 7-2 overall, while West ends at 0-7 and 1-8. Washington used two interceptions and a fumble recovery for touchdowns.
Purdue quarterback Mark Herrmann, the Big Ten’s all time leading passer, says he is in a slump ahead of the Iowa game. Iowa coach Hayden Fry praises his accuracy while forecasting a close contest. Purdue, 6-2, 4-1 in conference, eyes a title bid as Dennis Mosley leads Iowa’s improved lineup.
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