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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1977
Page
14
In Lisbon, Lisbon shocks previously unbeaten East Dubuque 7-6 as Mike Wieben scores the winning 3 yard run after a critical interception. East Dubuque had a failed extra point and late drives fall short.
Linn-Mar, Prairie, Anamosa, Preston, Olin, Waverly-Shell Rock, Montezuma, Williamsburg, Stormont, N. Linn, Monticello, Maquoketa, Kennedy, Hempstead, Jefferson, Muscatine sections list touchdowns, extra points, and field goals with players and scorers including TDs by Tipton, Millard, Breeshears, Larson, Husmann, Reese, Appleby, Fate, Michael, Maas, Trosky, Longtin and others along with passers and kickers like Atwater, Arns, Dohermann, Ackerman and Zook.
Luther captured its seventh consecutive Iowa Conference cross country crown at Waverly Country Club. Paul Mullen and Keith Ellingson tied for first with a 25 38 time over 5 miles, as Luther dominated the top finishers with a team score of 18 and Wartburg second.
Waverly-Shell Rock closes regular season 9-0 after a 33-0 non-conference victory over Iowa Falls. QB Dave Arns threw two touchdown passes completing 9 of 15 for 145 yards as Waverly totaled 368 yards while Iowa Falls had 74.
Billy Cunningham, former Sixers star, accepted the challenge to coach the faltering Philadelphia 76ers after Gene Shue was fired. Owner Eugene Dixon stressed the team’s need to progress and win, with Cunningham stating the objective is not survival but a chance at glory. Cunningham, 34, said he felt ready after 28 years in basketball and cited his career with the Sixers since 1965.
Kennedy drives to a 14 7 halftime lead after Crocker runs five times for 15 yards setting up Kyle Galles to find Toby Michael in the end zone. Musketeers threaten again but are stopped by two interceptions and a fumble. Ralph Horman listed at 3117 Terry Drive at Cedar Rapids Country Club played alongside Forrest Smith LeRoy Skogman and Fred Bellamy.
East Buchanan stayed undefeated at 9-0 overall and 8-0 in the Tri-Rivers after a 26-6 victory over Central City. Central City ended 2-7 overall, 1-7 in league play. East Buchanan earned a 2A, section 3 playoff berth, with Roland Story or Denver as likely playoff opponent.
Jeff defeated Muscatine 28 14 as Trachta connected with Ed Athoff for a 25 yard score. Trosky rushed for 92 points Valley title after three touchdowns. Rooney added a goal line score. Jeff ends 6 2 Valley 6 3 overall. Muscatine 0 9.
Center Point beat Maquoketa Valley 26 6 Friday night to secure a Class AA Section 4 playoff berth. The Panthers finished the regular season 7 1 in Tri Rivers Conference and 8 1 overall, while Maquoketa Valley ended 3 5 in conference play.
Calmar Tom Marshall scored twice as North High of West Union overwhelmed South Winneshiek 27-0 to reach 9-0 this season. Despite the unbeaten record, North failed to reach the playoffs as Monticello and Waverly-Shell Rock posted higher point totals. South Winneshiek ended at 3-6.
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