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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1954

Page

5

Marion Indians Clinch 14 0 Win Over Manchester

Marion holds off Manchester 14 to 0 in rain soaked Wamac clash on Marion Field. Darrell Failor throws for 21 yards to Dallas Fairley for a second quarter touchdown with Ted Burkart setting up the score and Burkart later sprinting 29 yards for another. Marion edges Manchester in passing 41 29 while 102 rushing yards to 89. Three Marion drives stall near scoring range in first half.

Marion Wamac Manchester Indians Darrell Failor Dallas Fairley Ted Burkart Smith Robinson Hutton Farmer Murray Brewer y—Peck Dougherty Moore Brockmeyer G—Boone Cassel Curry C—Meqquillen Turner B—Mawe Rulifson Schrader Renfrow Gilbert Ards Eeteses Arion Ouring Anchester Fairley Burkart h—Altenbers

Strawberry Point Triumphs 28 13 Over Plainfield

Strawberry Point bases a ground attack for 265 yards to beat Plainfield 28 13. Weger sparked a 56 yard run for the opening score, Moats connected on a 35 yard pass to Johnson, and Moats added a three yard TD after a 56 yard rush set it up. Harvey finished with a one yard TD run as Point added two more scores in the third. Plainfield struck in the third with Gayther 50 yard pass and Hartmann 42 yard pass.

Strawberry Point Plainfield Dick Weger Ken Moats Gene Johnson Moats Weger Jerry Harvey Ken Hartmann Adrian Gayther Paul Hartzell Hartmann Tarnberry Point

Drake Bulldogs Fall to Wichita Shockers in Wet Clash

In Des Moines a youthful Drake University Bulldogs team lost 54 to 7 to Wichita on a damp field watched by about 1 000 fans. Wichita scored early and often with Connie Hoffmans tenures and Jack Conway directing a 535 yard Wichita attack, while Drake’s freshmen struggled against the visitors.

DES Moines Drake University Bulldogs Wichita Connie Hoffmans Shockers Drake Jack Conway Gough

Bussey Narrowly Defeats What Cheer 25-20

Bussey edged What Cheer 25-20 Friday night after a third quarter touchdown and a late score. D. Spaur led Bussey with two touchdowns, T. Spaur and Ford added one each, while Kitzman scored twice for What Cheer and Moorehead crossed for What Cheer once.

Bussey D. Spaur T. Spaur Ford Kitzman

Heavy Baker Returns with Win Over Coley Wallace

Bob Baker a veteran heavyweight, defeated Coley Wallace at Cleveland Arena Friday night. Baker, weighing about 213 pounds, floored Wallace nine times in the fourth round, but could not finish him. He pressured Wallace again in the ninth and tenth rounds.

Cleveland Bob Baker Coley Wallace Joe Louis Pittsburgh Wallace New York Cleveland Avory Fie

Wilton Junction and Mt Vernon Play to Scoreless Tie

Wilton Junction earns its first season clean sheet, holding Mt Vernon to 0 0 in a rain soaked game. Neither side could break through the defensive wall as the field remained soggy after a day of rain with no scoring.

Wilton Junction Mt. Vernon Wilton Vernon

U High Edges West Liberty In Tough Hawkeye Game

U High School of Iowa City overcame a 6-0 first quarter deficit to beat West Liberty 13-6 in a hard fought Eastern Iowa Hawkeye contest. Bob Koser scored on a short run and Lenz extra point gave U High a 7-6 halftime lead.

West Liberty — University High School of Iowa City West Liberty Iowa Hawkeye Bailey U-High Bob Koser Lenz Bluehawks

Keota Pounds Wellman 32 13 in Friday Night Battle

Keota roared back after Wellman struck first with a 70 yard kickoff return TD. Don Ginkens connected with Jack Freshwater for the tying score, then Keota surged for 26 points in the second half as Wellman’s defense collapsed. TDs from Freshwater Adams Jenkins Conrad and a Topping score paced the win.

the Gazette Wellman Keota Bob Topping Don Ginkens Jack Freshwater Don Peden Dick Adams Don Jenkins Adams Ron Conrad Topping Waweas Gilpin Freshwater Jenkins Conrad

Calmar Tops Monona 13 7 In Gritty First Win

Calmar, previously winless, defeats Monona 13 to 7. Don Russett opened scoring with a five yard TD from Roger Knutson in the first quarter. Carl Schupanitz added a six yard TD run in the second. Monona’s Danny Gruber scored in the third on an 18 yard run. Monona edged Calmar 139 rushing yards to 110 and 25 passes to 10.

Monona Calmar Eeee Eeeetee Monona Calmar Monona Td—Gruber Xp— Havlick Td—Bussett Schupanits Xp— Rothmeyer Paydirt Don Russett Roger Knutson Carl Schupanitz Phebdes Danny Gruber

Faulk and Riley Meet in Trans-Miss Semifinals

In Thomasville Georgia Mary Lena Faulk and Polly Riley co favorites for last year's national title faced off in the Trans Mississippi Women's Amateur semifinals. Faulk beat Janice Phelps 6 and 5 to reach the semis while Riley defeated Mary Crawford 3 and 2 in the Friday quarterfinals.

Thomasville Mary Lena Faulk Polly Riley Miss Faulk Janice Phelps Atlanta Miss Riley Fort Worth Texas Mary Crawford Americus

Tiffin Falls 4-3 to Springdale in baseball finale

The Tiffin team ended its fall baseball season Friday with a 4-3 defeat against Springdale. The game featured competitive innings as both sides produced runs and key plays.

Tiffin Springdale Seymnedale Ee Aerow Osborne Rarick Stratton

North English Tops Kalona 25-6 in Kalona Friday

North English rolled to a 25-6 victory at Kalona with touchdowns in each quarter. Herdliska Humphrey Fuller and Bucher scored for North English while Miller connected Kalona on a first quarter TD pass.

Kalona Herdliska Humphrey Fuller Bucher Miller

Coggon Tops Solon 12-0 in Homecoming Tilt

Coggon earned a 12 0 victory over Solon on homecoming night with two second quarter scores. Terry Blofield caught Porter’s eight yard pass for Coggan s first TD and Ken Peterson recovered a Solon fumble in the end zone for Coggan s second score. Coggan blocked Solon s offense with strong line play.

the Gazette Coggon Solon Terry Blofield Peterson Ron Porter Coggan Ken Peterson Biofield Fayette Wayne Bentley Vic Fauser Bob Johnson

Indees Fall Raiders Tied For Lead In Muddy Win

Monticello defeated Independence 13-0 in a Wamac conference game. A 21 yard run by Bob Morey and a 20 yard pass completion by Carl Morning produced the touchdowns. Rainy, muddy conditions hindered play as Monticello moved to 3-1 in four outings while Independence dropped to 1-3.

Manchester Burkart Failer Dick Todd the Gazette Monticello Bob Morey Carl Morning Wamac Independence Monticello Se Morey

Vinton Tops Tipton In Wamac Conference Thriller

Cronk broke free for a 55 yard kickoff return to spark Vinton as they beat Tipton 21 to 23. Wayne Demmel and Marv Hite added TDs on short runs while Jerome Worsham and Carl Martin scored for Tipton. Worsham found the end zone from 10 yards and Martin hauled in a 30 yard pass.

Tipton Gilbert Cronk Vinton Wayne Demmell Marv Hite Jerome Worsham Carl Martin Worsham Martin Vinton Centa Oe Jinton Cronk Hite Demmel

Anamosa Edges Maquoketa for 6-0 Football Win

Anamosa remains unbeat en Wamac with a 6-0 victory over Maquoketa. Don Norton scored the lone touchdown on a 15 yard end run in the second quarter. Norton added a long run and Anamosa threatened again late but stalled at the goal line. Keith First contributed strong defense.

Anamosa Maquoketa Don Norton Norton Keith Amamosa 2 Ccc & B Navetisdeeoeces

Miami Tumbles Baylor by 19-13

Miami upset Baylor 19-13 at the Orange Bowl as reserve QB Carl Garrigus ran 25 yards for a fourth quarter touchdown to break a 13-13 tie. Whitey Rouviere sealed the win by snagging an end zone pass with 15 seconds remaining.

Miami, Fla INS University of Miami Carl Garrigus Baylor Garrigus Fort Lauderdale Allan Rodberg Miami Whitey Rouviere

Elkader Sumner Tie After Late Huggins 98-Yard Run

Elkader and Sumner battled to a 7-7 tie as Verneal Huggins returned a Sumner fumble for a touchdown in the final minutes. Sumner had earlier taken a lead on Dar win Fritz’s 25 yard run, with Fritz adding the extra point after Elkader’s drives. Gary Embertson anchored Elkader with 13 tackles as the defense held late.

Sumner Verneal Huggins Elkader Dariwin Fritz Huggins Gary Embertson

Traer and Jesup play to 7-7 tie in grid battle

Traer and Jesup clash in a North Iowa Cedar league game that ends 7-7 after a fast start by Jesup who led 7-0 on Vert Cumberland's six yard TD. Traer ties it in the third on John States four yard run and States adds the extra point.

the Gazette TRAER Jesup North Iowa

West Union tops Elgin Clermont 13 6 in league battle

West Union broke a 6-6 tie in the fourth period to defeat Elgin Clermont 13-6 in Upper Iowa action. Mike Berns engineered the winner with a 17 yard pass to Frank Reyner and a 25 yard fourth quarter run for the decisive touchdown. Norman Mitts scored for Elgin Clermont on an eight yard run in the second period.

Elgin-Clermont West Union Iowa Elgin- Clermont Mike Berns Frank Reyner Norman Mitts Stan Shaffer Howard Kittleson Elgin Clermont Td—Reyner Berns Xp— Klinger

Seegers Runs For 92 Yard Touchdown Grabs Maynard Victory

Maynard hooks a 13 12 win over Postville after Ron Seegers races 92 yards in the final three minutes. The comeback follows a fourth down gamble at the eight, a 32 yard TD pass from Roger Martin to Tom Chrysler, and a late Postville drive ending with Milt Mohs scoring on a one yard plunge.

the Gazette Postville Ron Seegers Maynard Roger Martin Chrysler Milt Mohs

Jackrabbits blank Mankato Teachers 66 to 0 in rout

South Dakota State University defeated Mankato Teachers 66 to 0 as SDSU used many substitutes in the second half. The game took place in Brookings, South Dakota, with SDSU extending a strong lead early and coasting to victory.

S. D Brookings South Dakota State Mankato Minn

Adamle Stays With Browns for Another Season

Cleveland reports Tonvy Adamle a top NFL linebacker has agreed to return to the Cleveland Browns for the upcoming season. He is noted as one of the league's best at his position and will bolster the Browns' defense.

Cleveland Tonvy Adamle National Football League Cleveland Browns

Theater Time For Saturday Showings Announced

The Gazette lists Paramount Iowa State Palace Marion and other venues with film lineups and matinee times for Saturday. Notable screens include Rear Window at Paramount and Gone With the Wind at Palace along with Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd and Marciano-Charles fight detours.

Gasette Paramount Iowa Cairo Genevieve Palace Marion God

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