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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1954

Page

4

Sub Boosts Oelwein by Osage 14 6

OELWEIN junior quarterback John Youngblut took over for the injured John Monnahan and scored all of Oelwein s points in a 14 6 win over Osage. He ran in both touchdowns and kicked both extra points, with drives of 44 and 42 yards for the scores. Osage s lone TD came on a 4 yard run by Jack Eiel after a 55 yard march.

Oelwein Osage John Youngblut John Monnahan Youngblut Jack Eiel

Hawbaker powers Charles City past Decorah 32 7 on four TDs

Gary Hawbaker rushed for four touchdowns including two 60 yarders and a 25 yard run as Charles City defeated Decorah 32 7 Friday night. Bernard Frazier added a four yard TD for the winners while Decorah replied with a fourth quarter score from Jim Wilson on a pass from Dick Headington.

Decorah Gary Hawbaker Charles City Hawbaker Bernard Frazier Jim Wilson Dick Headington

Gomez rises with Giants after snubbing farm system

Ruben Gomez, a 27 year old righthander from Santurce Puerto Rico, describes quitting the Yankee farm route after offers from Brooklyn and the Giants. He signed with the New York Giants for a $6,000 bonus and improved to a 17 9 record in 1954 while becoming Durocher's key winner a steady screwball specialist.

Gomez Yankee Kansas City Dominican Republic Tom Sheehan Giants Durocher

Cleveland Vendors Disgusted With World Series Crowd

The Verlo Vending Co. at Cleveland Municipal Stadium faced a dismal World Series game as the Indians struggled and the crowd barely bought food or souvenirs. Al Friendlander, local manager, lamented the poor turnout and inability to even tally sales.

Cleveland AP Indians Verlo Vending Co Cleveland Municipal Stadium al Friendlander Friendlander

Boxing results from Cleveland and Edmonton bouts noted

The AP reports Bob Baker, 71 percent winner in Cleveland against Pitts Burch who outpointed Coley Wallace in a 293 round. In Edmonton Earl Walls defeated Edgardo Romero, 49, Argentina, 10.

Associated Press Cleveland Bob Baker Pittsburch Coley Wallace New York Edmonton Alta Earl Walls Oreonte Edgardo Romero Argentina

Wilson and Franklin Play 13-13 Tie in Rainsoaked Showdown

In a mud slick Kings ton stadium Franklin and Wilson battled to a 13 all draw. Franklin led 13 0 after a 50 yard Yuill run and a Parks pass but Wilson answered with a 54 yard Dostal run and a 24 yard Tomanka return setup for Blio benes and a second TD. Don Henderson had a kickoff return called back and the crowd of about 4000 stayed through the rain to witness a hard hitting finish.

Wilson Franklin Kingston Stadium Jimmy Yuill Ron Dostal Bob Bliobenes Wilson- Franklin Don Henderson Yuill Ed Koza Henderson Dostal Ramblers Mike Parker Dick Louvar

Rhodes Delivers Pinch Hit, Giants Edge Indians In Series

Dusty Rhodes again supplied a key two run pinch single as the New York Giants beat the Cleveland Indians 6-2 on Friday to move within one win of a World Series sweep. Willie Mays collected three singles to up his series average to .300, while Hoyt Wilhelm shut down Cleveland in the eighth and ninth. The crowd of 171,555 faced a potential sweep and mixed feelings as Dusty Rhodes voiced confidence in a comeback.

Associated Press Cleveland Dave Philley Giants Davey Williams George Strickland Rube Gomez Williams Strickland Dusty Rhodes Willie Mays New York Giants Cleveland Indians Hoyt Wilhelm Leo Durocher New York Ruben Gomez Rhodes Bobby Brown Dusty Mike Garcia Don Mueller Mays Wilhelm Durocher Vic Wertz Gomez Giant the Duster Polo Grounds

Tama Tops Marengo in South Iowa Feature 13 6

Tama’s powerful ground game won its fourth straight, 13 6 over Marengo with George Buffalo contributing a rushing score and a scoring pass to VWaseskuk. Marengo̵s sole TD came on a two yard run by Ole Novak in the second period. Sigourney 6 Toledo 0 followed, as Sigourney secured its second South Iowa Cedar league win with a second quarter Appleget plunge and tight defense.

Tama Marengo Iowa Gpecia Gazett TAM George Buffalo Vwaseskuk Ole Novak Beffele Weseskehi Marense Novak Gazette Sigourney Appleget Toledo Appleger

Leo Durocher Praises Giants After 6 2 Win in Series

Cleveland AP Leo Durocher praised the Giants for their overall performance after defeating the Cleveland Indians 6-2 for the third straight day. He appeared subdued and would not comment further beyond today's fourth game.

Cleveland Leo Durocher Cleveland Indians Durocher Giants Tribe

Unclear MLB Box Score Fragments Include Garcia Mays and Williams

Fragmentary baseball lines show New York versus Cleveland with RBI by Mays and Williams. Players listed include Garcia, Thompson, Wertz, Avila, and Houtteman among others. The garbled data references outs, double plays, and defensive names, with attendance near 71,065 and rosters for NL and AL figures.

Cleveland Hoa Lockman Smith Ark Avia Mueller Aye Drvin Regal Garcia Hegan New York Biche RBI Mays Willaws Joec Erta Thompson Glynn Wertz Avila Williams Dark Strickland Wertz Eutteman Rhodes Narieski Lockman Philley Avila Ga Gome Reia Westrum Gomes Fi Houtteman Neaes Mossi Gomeg Lemon Rhilley Wilhelm Werts Atin Arciate Leeen Houtteman Gomez Sai Grerels Gomez Py Helm Wilhelm Houtteman Ae W W.gomez Garela Jocko Honienh John Stevens A. Barlice Charlie Larry Oer Warnexe Reesey Lon

UCLA Upsets Maryland 12-7 at Memorial Coliseum

UCLA turned two Maryland misplays into touchdowns to beat the Terrapins 12-7 before 73,376 in Los Angeles. Bob Davenport scored the winning TD from one yard out after a faulty punt set up the Bruins’ drive. Maryland threatened late but fell short as UCLA held on.

LOS Angeles UCLA Maryland Terrapins Memorial Coliseum Bruins Bob Davenport Bruin Invaders

Fogolin to Undergo Shoulder Operation

Pem breaking report states Chicago Black Hawks defenseman Lee Fogolin will have shoulder surgery after a dislocation sustained in a recent workout. The injury sidelines him from team activities while he recovers.

Pembroke Ont Lee Fogolin Chicago Black Hawks

High School Grid Results Show Wide Football Action

A sprawling list of high school football scores across Iowa and nearby regions shows West Liberty leading Ke-Wash Williamsboro 6 to 6, Washington topping Mt. Pleasant 20 to 6, and Ottumwa down Ft. Madison 15 to 13 among many others. The roundup includes six-man games like Keomah Bussey 25, What Cheer 20 and Carroll 21, Stee Clear Lake 13.

West Liberty Wapello West Branch Mt. Vernon Wilton Jet New London Columbus Jet Williamsbore Lone Tree North English Kalona Keota Wellman Keomah Bussey What Cheer Richland Delta Hedrick New Sharon Little Washington Ackley LaPorte Traer Jesup Elora Reinbeck C.F Grundy Center South Iowa Cedar Brooklyn Montezuma Sijourney Toledo Tama Marengo Upper Iowa Sumner Elkader Maynard Postville West Union Elgin-Clermont Fayette Waukon M. East East Waterloo Ames Oskaloosa Tripoli Janesville Winfield Mediapolis Ainsworth Brighton Strawberry Point Plainfield Calmar Speonens Oggon BM Dowling M. Roth DM. Tech DM. Valley Chariton Audubon Manning Adel Adel 13; _Earnham Atlantic Red Oak Bagsey Lohrville Baxter Albion Carroll Stee Clear Lake Webster City Ends Menlo Centerville Clsende Dunlap Opistess & Denison Loga Dows Eckiera Elliott Anita Early Newell Estherville Spence Guthrie Center Ose Glenwood Willisea Greene Nora Springs Carraettinger Marathon Glidden Lake City Garner Forest City Grinnell Waterloo Mary's Galva Lytton Hampton Alsone Hartley Milford Harlan Sac City Ida Grove Felfereen Knoxville Albia Laurens Pocahontas Lake View Wall Lake Maxwell Gladbrook Manson Humboldt Melbourne LeGrand Marshalltown Boone Nashuatet Manly Nevada Madrid Orient Adair Redfield Dexter Riceville St. Ansgar Rockwell City Paaphcton Story City Colfax Sidney Rockford Minn S.C. Central Sioux Falls Alba G. Zee Thom Jeff Omaha Central

Indefinite Suspension For Rocky Marciano Co-Trainer

Allie Colombo co-trainer of heavyweight king Rocky Marciano is suspended indefinitely by the New York State Athletic Commission for coaching from the corner during the Sept 17 bout with Ezzard Charles. The commission stated Colombo continually coached from the corner and refused to stop when told.

New York Allie Colombo Rocky Marciano New York State Athletic Commission Marciano Ezzard Charles Colombo

Lawsuit Seeks 2.1 Million Over NFL Radio Rights

A 2.1 million suit filed in Philadelphia claims the National Football League blocked radio broadcasts of games in home territories. Liberty Broadcasting System of Dallas, Texas, represents the plaintiffs. Attorneys delayed filing earlier pending a rewrite after NFL Commissioner Bert Bell disclosed the matter.

Philadelphia National Football League Liberty Broadcasting System Dallas Texas Bert Bell NFL

Lindsay Tops All Star Record In Detroit Night

Detroit veteran Ted Lindsay of the Red Wings, in his eighth all star game, holds the career points record with six in the showcase.

Detroit Mich Ted Lindsay Detroit Red Wings

Williamsburg Lone Tree Battle Ends In Tight 6 6 Tie

Williamsburg and Lone Tree play to a 6 6 deadlock in a top conference showdown. The Raiders strike first on a 41 yard pass and a blocked extra point. Williamsburg answers with a second period rushing TD and stout defense limits Lone Tree to 58 rushing yards.

Williamsburg Lone Tree Dean Housel Williams Bur Bob Murphy Raiders Jerry Stonebarger George Lungquist Wayne Wardenburg Earl van Steenhuyse Raider Stuart Blythe van Steenhyse Ed Huff Huff Myron Heitman Will.t

Iowa Wesleyan routs Simpson 21-0 in conference clash

Iowa Wesleyan stamped itself as a power in the Iowa Conference by beating Simpson 21-0 at Mount Pleasant. Keith Lamm broke free for a 64-yard TD as the longest play of the game. Wartburg opened conference play with a 19-6 win over Central at Pella, with Bill Bomhoff passing for one TD and rushing for another.

Iowa Wesleyan Iowa Wesleyan Simpson Mount Pleasant Keith Lamm Wartburg Central Pella Bill Bomhoff

Double No-Hitter Stuns Prep Baseball Game

Quimby defeated Pierson 3 to 1 in a high school game where both pitchers Jack Klingborg and Bob Paulsen threw no-hitters. The unusual feat marked a rare pitching duel in Quimby.

Quimby Pierson Jack Klingborg Bob Paulsen

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