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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1976

Page

6

Washington Warriors Roar Past Muscatine 27-0

Cedar Rapids Washington built 319 total yards on offense and held Muscatine to one rushing yard to crush the Muskies 27-0. Aaron Smith, Otto Moore, Keister, and Todd Stout sparked scoring drives as Washington remained undefeated in valley play with a strong defensive effort and no punts.

Muscatine Cedar Rapids Washington Wee Muskies Warriors Metro Regis Aaron ‘Smith Wash Smith Otto Moore Bill F Keister Agai Warrior Leon Mehring

Oelwein Edges Waukon in Late Rally for 3rd Straight Win

Oelwein defeated Waukon 17 to 14 to stay unbeaten in conference play. Kelley Kim’s 23 yard fourth quarter run set up the decisive score after a 14 14 halftime tie. Waukon led early with a fumble return for a TD by Mark Straate and a 23 yard scoring pass from Russ Straate.

Oelwein Kelley Kimball Goa Northeast Iowa Waukon Fenc

Murtaugh Resigns This Time for Good

Pittsburgh AP Danny Murtaugh resigns as Pirates manager ending four stints and a era. He cites health and plans to scout for the Pirates and spend time with family. Joe Brown also retires as GM, prompting leadership transition and uncertainty over replacements.

Pittsburgh Danny Murtauggh Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Joe Murtaugh Joe L. Brown Kmown Poe Philadelphia Phillies Bane

Hovda Stars In Decorah Win Over Charles City

Decorah defeated Charles City 25 to 14 in a Northeast Iowa conference game. Hovda starred with a 90 yard opening kickoff return for a touchdown and two scrimmage TDs from 82 and 17 yards, as he rolled up 186 rushing yards on 15 carries. Decorah’s other score came on a 3 yard run by Steve Burreson. John Sacquinne kicked the extra point. Charles City’s Randy Koenigsfeld scored on a Carey Burkett pass and added two extra points. Downtown defense intercepted six passes as Decorah forced few miscues.

David Hovda Decorah Charles City Randy Koenigsfeld Carey Burkett

ISU and Iowa Face Ranked Showdowns Today

Iowa State hosts Oklahoma ranked No. 8 AP No. 4 in EMPL at Ames at 2 30 pm. ISU 3 0 aims to defend No 3 national ranking and No 2 scoring while Oklahoma ranks seventh in total offense. Also on card Georgia Tech? No.

Ers Iowa Iowa State Cyclones Oklahoma Ames ISU

Bettendorf Beats Kennedy 14-7 in Homecoming Loss

Bettendorf Bulldogs toppled Kennedy 14 to 7 at Kingston Stadium, riding Harley Williams 61 rushing yards in the second half after a slow start. Tracy Crocker connected on 20 passing yards, while Reed shuffled Payton into a middle linebacker role to slow Bettendorf, who piled up 214 rushing yards on 59 carries.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy Greg Reed Mississippi Valley Rettendorf Kingston Stadium Kennedy Bettendorf Hulldogs Harley Williams Ty Payton Williams Fleet Payton Bequse Dave Horton Kenney Bulldogs Kennedy Mans Crocker Betterstorf Cedar Rapids Aegis

Kral Sparks Solon Past West Branch in Key WIN

Solon quarterback Jeff Kral threw two touchdown passes and ran for six yards, leading the Spartans to a 22-8 victory over West Branch. Randy Beranek caught both scoring passes, and Kral added Solon’s third TD of the second quarter on a six yard run. Solon improves to 3-0 in conference play and 3-1 overall, while West Branch drops to 1-3.

Solon Jeff Kral Spartans East Laws Hawkeye West Branch Randy Beranek Kral Solon Ig Wow

Koehn Leads Mount Vernon to 28-0 Victory Over Wilton

Jey Koehn ran for three touchdowns on a 47 yard pass play and four and six yard runs to power Mount Vernon past Wilton 28-0. Haltz scored Mount Vernon’s other TD while Hob Raim added a final two point run. Mount Vernon improves to 2-1 in the East Iowa Hawkeye conference. Wilton falls to 1-2.

Kennedy Bettenducs The Cougars Crocker Bellender Mount Vernon Jey Koehn Wilton Koehn Paul Haltz Hob Raim

Dike Rolls to 30 0 Victory Behind Bakker’s Two TDs

Larry Bakker sprinted 62 and 21 yards for two touchdowns as Dike beats Dysart 30 0 to open the season. Bakker finished with 108 rushing yards. Todd Lynch added a six yard TD, Kevin Juel scored from one yard, Heeds posted a safety, Christensen booted two extra points, and Murphy converted a pass for two points. Dike advances to a 1 0 record.

DIKE Larry Bakker Dysart Bakker Todd Lynch Kevin Juel Tim Heeds Dirk Christensen Matt Murphy Juel

Twins Rally Delays K C Pennant Clinching

Minnesota’s Steve Ron drove in Mike Cubbage with a one run single in the ninth as the Twins halted Kansas City’s title bid 4 3. KC led 4 2 entering the seventh before Minnesota exploded, Cubbage clearing the bases with a double. Rod Carew had two hits for the Twins while KC’s George Brett added three hits. Boos, injuries and late rallies marked the tense finish.

Dan George Kansas City Steve Ron Mike Cubbage Minesota Twins Royals Oakland A Wane Jed Bo Randall Braun Minnesota Bull Campbell Cookie Rojas Willie Wilson Me Aleo Hal McRae George Brett Rod Care Twins Royales Doug Bird Butch Wynegar Larry Hisla Bird Dan Ford Cubbage Randall Steve Mingerl

Busy Football Day Features Kingston Kingston Regis Prairie match

Metro area fans have a packed football schedule with Kingston stadium hosting Coe versus Ripon at 1 30 p m and Marion field at 7 30 p m Cedar Rapids Falcons host Qual Cities at John Wallfield Prairie opener pairs Regis with Prairie at Kingston at 1 30 p m and Benton faces LaSalle in East Central Ivoria conference test at 7 30 p m

Metro Area Kingston Stadium Coé Ripon Marion Field Cedar Rapids Falcons Qual Cities John Wallfield Prairie Kingston Regis Benton LaSalle

Bettendorf Sophomores Edge Kennedy 7 0

Bettendorf sophomore football defeated Kennedy 7 to 0 on Friday. The Kennedy squad remained winless at 0-4 while Bettendorf improved their record. The game featured strong defense from Bettendorf and a lone scoring drive in the first half.

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