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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1955

Page

2

Marion Still Unbeaten Rocked Independence 50 6

Marengo behind Bob Novak offense dominated Belle Plaine 27 7 Novak ran 15 and 18 yards scoring twice, returned a 63 yard interception for a TD and connected on a 10 yard pass to Gene Smith. Smith and Novak formed a strong passing combo for Marengo as they posted 134 yards through the air. Belle Plaine scored late on a 70 yard interception return by Ron Kern.

Marion Rocks Independence Novak Marengo Belle Plaine Bob Novak Reece Gene Smith Ron Kern B.P. Marengo Saan Corree Quarters Arena Ovak Smitht Elle Plaine M * Rd Kerns Ehien

Indians Roar to 50-6 Victory Over Independence

Marion rolled to a 50 to 6 win on its home field as Independence finally scored a touchdown in the second quarter. Marion built a 16-6 lead after a safety and multiple drives, then pulled away in the late third and fourth quarters with exchanges from Failor to Brooks and a 75-yard march capped by Nieland, Brewer, and Williams scores.

Marion Indians Independence Waverly Tipton Vinton Malcom Risk Ron Altenberg Darrell Failor Larry Brooks Altenberg Brooks Failor Bob Wilson John Nieland George Brewer Dave Williams Jim Wessels Burkart Smith Aypool Nielan Cox Moore Brislawn John Clark Oods Dougherty Malake Fillmore Presott Jerry Clark C—Mceway Schmatt B—Pailor Ozias Jordan Brewer Hendrickson C. Clark Puller Peiffer Schlueter Wilson M. Smith Willams Metcalf Mar Ind Wee Arion Nieland Williams Altenere Cox Td— Wessels

Solon Defeats Coggon 21-6 In Homecoming Football

Solon high school rose with strong defense and steady scoring to beat Coggon 21-6 on homecoming. Key Solon drives covered 23 61 and 18 yards, with Fiala passing to Greenwald for a 23 yard TD and O'Brien to Kral for a 61 yard score. Coggon finally broke through in the third quarter as Eiler capped a 62 yard drive with a half yard plunge, but Solon answered with a third quarter score and held on for the victory.

SOLON Solon High School Coggon Jerry Enabalt Coggans Terry Blofield Eiler Ken Peterson Coggan Ray Randall Solon Club Terry Fiala Swent Thhree Fiala Dick Erenberger Jim Casey Erenberger Dick Greenwald Kral Ralph “Suodes Bruce Knott Snodgrass al Hermes Pay Grief Ron Porter Ed Staton Roger Zumback Don Eiler Arnie Baldwin Peterson Lyndon Dighton Dean ‘Pales Richard Brenberger Richard Greenwald Ken Ra Peso James Benesh Sam Omery Byaggumel Marshallith Bs Davis Terry Jim O'Brien Ree Jee Ron Sovers John Marpitan Baye Randell Ba Trease Louis Eurea Waldo Geiger Selon Selon Suube Cosson O Richard Erenberger Terr Fiala Xp—Erenberger James Casey D—Den Etier Cosson

Mississippi Valley grid results dash across state lines

High school football scores from the Mississippi Valley and Northeast Iowa regions show a string of victories and close contests. Notable results include Rock Island defeating Clinton 40 to 14, Muscatine winning 7 to 0, and Waterloo West defeating McFort Dodge 7 to 0, with many other pairings listed across cities such as Cedar Falls, Decorah, Oelwein, and Dubuque.

Mississippi Valley. Co R. Franklin C. BR. Wilson R. Roosevelt Iowa City Davenport Dubuque Rock Island Clinton Garwin Kelloge LeGrand Baxter Lycamene Pat Bondurant Nefen Danville Mitchelville Linden Melbourne Sully Shelby Schleswig Atlantic Red Oak Aurelia Peatites of Te Carrocee Alden Colfax Story City Clarinda Corninng Idora Albio Forest City Warner Hmvmbola Orthwood Ashua Ebolt Me Copreetion Ville Alta Ocamelon Laurens Spencer Sibley Sanborn Sutherland Sac City Harlan Titonka Paniare West Bend Beez ‘Rapids Interset Est Pelex Tarkio Til Bettendorf East Moline Galesburs Adel Earlham Eagle Grove Britt Lenna Maha Ha North Bt Lake Central Waterloo West Fort Dodge

Wellman Keota Battle To Ke-Wash Tie 0 0

Wellman and Keota, both unbeaten, played a defensive Ke-Wash clash that ended 0-0. Wellman, 2-0-1 Ke-Wash, repeatedly advanced inside Keota’s 20 but were repelled by solid defense led by Back Bob Topping and the line. Keota moves to 1-0-1.

Wellman The Gazette Keota Ke-Wash Bob Topping Eliman

Kalona Tops North English 13 7 In Friday Game

Kalona beat North English 13 to 7 with a first quarter score and a fourth quarter TD by John Allensworth and a two yard run by Bill Reif. North English answered with a fourth quarter two yard run by Dave Humphreys making the final score 13-7.

North Nglish — Kalona North English John Allensworth Kalona Bill Reif Dave Humphreys Kalonasonne Caspi North English Ie Sea New Humphreyss Prandy

Dukes Sold to New York Knickerbockers in Trade

Walter Dukes, a 7 foot 1953 all-America star, was sold by the Harlem Globetrotters to the New York Knickerbockers for a substantial sum not disclosed. The move spots Dukes with a pro team in New York, marking a high profile return from the amateur era to the NBA.

NEW York Walter Dukes New York Knickerbockers Harlem Globetrotters

Fairfield Fires 66 Leads by Two Strokes

Don Fairfield a 29 year old Casey lm pro golfer built a two stroke edge entering the third round of the Long Island Rotary Open after a 66 on Friday and a 71 opening round for a 137 total. Two strokes behind tied for second were Marty Furgol Gardener Dickinson George Fazio Max Evans and Doug Ford.

Huntington N.Y Don Fairfield Casey Marty Furgol Lemont Ill Gardener Dickinson Panama City Fla George Fazio Philadelphia Max Evans Utica Mich Doug Ford

Anamosa Triumphs 14-7 Over Tipton in Late Rally

Anamosas two fourth quarter touchdowns turned a 7-0 deficit into a 14-7 victory over Tipton. Don Norton plunging in for the winning yard with 51 seconds left capped the comeback after a 25 yard score earlier. Tipton led after Carl Martin’s second period run before Anamosa seized control late.

the Gazette Anamosa Tipton Don Norton Norton Carl Martin

Maquoketa Dominates Manchester in WMAC Clash

Maquoketa took an early lead and rolled to a 32 6 win over Manchester in a Wamac conference game Friday night. Bob Fowler, a 210 pound tackle, returned a 45 yard interception for a touchdown. Tom Rogers scored on 54 and 56 yard runs as Maquoketa scored in every quarter except the third. Rogers 2, Fowler, Kozak, Heinzel, Morehead, Keeney and Morehead provided the key scorers with Keeney and Morehead adding plunges for extra points.

Maquoketa Manchester Bob Fowler Tom Rogers

Vinton Downs Tops Monticello 14 0 in WAC clash

Bob Radcliffe scored on 20 and 30 yard runs to lift Vinton past Monticello 14 0 in a Wamac conference game. Vinton gained 255 rushing yards to Monticello 140. Monticello went 0 for 3 passing with 3 completions in 8 attempts. Monticello remains winless in three league games while Vinton improves to two wins in three conference contests.

Monticello Bob Radcliffe Vinton Wamac

Williamsburg edges Lone Tree 7 6 in ground game battle

Williamsburg beat Lone Tree 7 to 6 as Lone Tree rushed for 204 yards to Williamsburg 155. Both teams earned 12 first downs. Vern Dorman scored Williamsburg’s third quarter touchdown on a three yard run, Marv Rathjen added the extra point, while Lone Tree’s only score came in the first period on Dave Hartsock’s half yard plunge.

Lone Tree Williamsburg Vern Dorman Marv Rathjen Dave Hartsock Win Lone Tree Seevese Wiljamsbure Hartsock Jen

Brooklyn Nips Toledo in 14-13 Clash

Special to The Gazette. Brooklyn trailed 13-7 before Larry Baker’s five yard fourth quarter TD run capped a 55 yard Brooklyn drive, as Brooklyn nipped Toledo 14-13 in a South Iowa Cedar League game. Lineweaver added the game winning extra point for Brooklyn amid Hood’s two Toledo touchdowns.

Gazette Brooklyn Larry Baker Toledo Baker Hood Strodt Ted Nieman Max Hall Cee Td—Hood Ean Ik Hall Bakman

Blairstown Beats Shellsburg 14-1 in Baseball Showdown

Blairstown toppled Shellsburg 14-1 behind two hit pitching from Robert Wilson. Hall, Donalds, and both Wilsons contributed at the plate and on the mound as the lineup produced a decisive victory amid a rugged scoreline.

Gazette Blairstown Shellsburg Robert Wilson Ois Hall Donalds R. Wilson J. Wilson

No-Hitter by Kuhn Helps Walker Tie Brandon Victory

Freshman Brandon Kuhn pitched a no hitter as Walker beat Brandon 6 to 1 on Friday. Kuhn and R. Michael led Walker with strong defense and pitching support from Willard and Harrison.

Kuhn Walker the Gazette Brandon Ered Aksari R. Michael Willard Harrison

Cubs Sell Bolger and Cohen to Los Angeles Farm

Chicago outfielder Jim Bolger and pitcher Hy Cohen, once seen as bright prospects for 1954, were sold by the Chicago Cubs to their Los Angeles farm club.

Chicago Jim Bolger Hy Cohen Chicago Cubs Los Angeles

Tutors Dump Drake 21-14 in Des Moines

Iowa Teachers upset Drake 21-14 as Fullback Dick Braunschweig burst left, then Larry Bacon scored on a final fourth quarter drive. The teams were tied 14-14 at halftime with a scoreless third quarter. Clayton Thomas led Teachers rushers with 101 yards, matching Drake’s total rushing yardage.

DES Moines Drake Iowa Teachers Bulldogs Tutors Teachers Dick Braunschweig Larry Bacon Clayton Thomas

St Boniface Girls Capture Colesburg Sectional Title

St Boniface of New Vienna won the girls sectional baseball title at Colesburg by defeating Colesburg 6 to 4 in the final round Friday night, with a strong late effort sealing the victory.

Colesburg St. Bonifaces New Vienna

Urbana Edges Keystone 3 2 in seventh inning showdown

Urbana scored in the seventh to defeat Keystone 3 to 2 on Friday. Merle Grimm struck out 15 for Urbana, while Ritscher homered for Keystone. Box score notes show Grimm and Burrell facing Holst and Ritscher, with scoring details listed in the condensed line.

The Gazette Urbana Keystone Merle Grimm Ritscher Holst Grimm Burrell

Saturday Theater Times for Paramount Iowa State and more

The Gazette lists today's and tomorrow's cinema and fight schedules including Paramount titles Left Hand of God and shorts, Iowa Blood Alley Gun That Won the West, State Francis in the Navy Spy Chasers, Marciano Moore bout, Times Green Fire Deep In My Heart, Palace Eternal Sea This Island Earth, Marion Marauders Cry Vengeance, Co. R Drive-In Fighting Lawman Hit the Hay East of Sumatra Roadhouse, and Twixt Town Secrets of a High School Girl Girl Gang with varied showings.

Paramount Iowa Blood Alley Francis Marion Co. R Sumatra

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