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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1966

Page

15

Williamsburg Tops Belle Plaine 13 8 in League Clash

Williamsburg defeats Belle Plaine 13 to 8 in a South Iowa Cedar league game. Van Doutherty returned a 30 yard interception for a key play, and Steve Hamilton scored Belle Plaine’s lone touchdown with a seven yard run.

Williamsburg van Doutherty Belle Plaine South Iowa Steve Hamilton Ootara Pisine Will Ra Van_ Doutherty Gene Bonrman

English Valleys Downs H L V In South Iowa Cedar Tilt

English Valleys Bears routed H-L-V 39 12 on Friday night. John Wade, Mike Caskey and John Harris each scored twice, totaling 347 rushing yards. H-L-V QB Terry Jack threw two TD passes to Larry Fuller including a 66 yard strike.

Bears H-L-V John Wade Mike Caskey John Harris Terry Jack Larry Fuller Lang Fuller Terry Jo Al-V Randy Lown

Iowa Valley Bolls Dominate Benton Community 40-0

Iowa Valley Bolls exploded for 40 points and shutout Benton Community 40-0 Friday night. Bruce Robinson ran 48 yards for a touchdown.Rick Brown accounted for two scores with a 25 yard run and a 52 yard pass to Al Mumby. Gene Dietrich kicked five conversions.

Marengo Iowa Valley Benton Community Bruce Robinson Rick Brown al Mumby Gene Dietrich

BGM Dominates Sigourney 33-7 In South Iowa Cedar Play

Brooklyn B G M rolled to a 33-7 victory over Sigourney to stay unbeaten in South Iowa Cedar conference action. Gene Daily intercepted a pass and returned it 5 yards for a score, kicked three extra points and threw a TD to Jerry Whitsell. Ed Webb scored Sigourney’s lone touchdown.

Brooklyn Sigourney South Iowa Gene Daiy Jerry Whitsell Ed Webb

Australian boxer Famechon wins on points

Johnny Famechon defeats Dos Santos on points in Melbourne as welterweights clash. In Madrid Luis Follede stops James Shelton in six rounds. In Baltimore Sweet Herbie Lee beats Johnny Gilden on points in welterweights.

Associated Press Melbourne Australia Johnny Famechon Dos Santos Brazil Madrid Spain Luis Follede James Shelton Los Angeles Baltimore Sweet Herbie Lee Washington Johnny Gilden

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Blefary Nervous Turn Wins Hearts in Series

Orioles outfielder Curt Blefary endures hive reactions and nerves as he faces the World Series. Coach Billy Hunter describes him as a bundle of nervous energy who stays busy at the park. Blefary recalls his Yankees past and says the Orioles look to win for years.

Baltimore Orioles I _—aterary Blefary Curt New York Yankees Billy Hunter Hunter Biefary Hank Bauer Yanks Los Angeles Dodgers

South Winneshiek tops Ed-Co 40 to 7 in Friday game

South Winneshiek quarterback Tom Sauser ran for two touchdowns and passed for one, plus three extra points, to lead a 40 to 7 victory over Edgewood Colesburg. Sauser also returned a 64 yard punt and added a 30 yard run, with a 30 yard pass to Stan Brandt for another score.

Edgewood Tom Sauser South Winneshiek Edgewood-Colesburg Sauser Winneshiek Stan Brandt Colesburg Dick Klemish Keith Sersiand Om Seuser Stan Grand Dave Kohn Xpesersiand Bra Savst

Dyersville Beckman top Maquoketa Valley 13 6 in conference clash

Tom Weigel scored twice on four and one yard runs to pace Dyersville Beckman to a 13 6 Upper Mississippi Conference victory over Maquoketa Valley Friday night. Weigel added the TDs with Sweeney on the point after and Gribers kicked the extra points.

Delhi Tom Weigel Dyersville Beckman Malquoketa Valley Weigel Upper Mississippi Maquoketa Va Dyersville, TD TeDeine Sweeney Valley Scott Gribers

Preston Downs Rout Alburnett 24-6 in Friday Tilt

Preston Downs defeated Alburnett 24-6 as Brian Driscoll threw a 55 yard TD to Larry Meyer and then ran seven yards for another score. Preston scored in every quarter and appeared dominant with Driscoll directing the offense.

Preston Alburnett Brian Driscoll Larry Meyer Driscoll Tom Reed Spencer Nean Friant Brian Priscaui

L D F Dominates Semco 90-0 in Friday Game

LeGrand L D F crushed Semco 90 to 0 at home. Duane Cooling scored seven points on a three yard run and a sprint for the extra point. Roger Hanson threw two TD passes and led the aerial attack.

Legrand L-D-F Semco Duane Cooling Roger Hanson

Washington-Iowa City grid clash ends in late tie

Washington and Iowa City battled to a 13-13 deadlock after a fumble by Washington late in the final period. Iowa City led 13-7 at halftime as Brewster capped a 38 yard drive with a six yard score, then Sandy Waller intercepted a pass to preserve the tie amid defensive stands.

Wash Cedar Rapids Brewster Sandy Waller Iowa City

Steelers Activate Tight End Tony Jeter From Taxi Squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers activated rookie tight end Tony Jeter from the taxi squad. Jeter had been listed on the practice squad before the move.

Steelers Jeter Pittsburgh AP Pittsburgh Steelers Tony Jeter

West Branch Routs Univ High in Town Conference Showdown

West Branch built a big lead with six pass interceptions and three fumbles recovered, beating University High of Iowa City 49 to 0. Blair Williams and Dave Hutchcroft each scored twice, Williams adding 1 and 2 yard TDs while Hutchcroft ran 52 and 60 yards for touchdowns.

West Branch University High Iowa City Blair Williams Dave Hutchcroft Williams Hutchcroft Univ. Hieh Blair Wiensai Z Vanes Pave Mutcherett Frauenholz Jerry Larry Mrosia

Mt Vernon Edges Mid Prairie In Homecoming Shootout

Mt Vernon nips Mid Prairie 19 to 18 as Vaughan Schweitzer’s extra point seals the win. Terry Redlinger scored all Mid Prairie points, but failed extra attempts doomed the visitors. Steve Andrews caught a 73 yard score on a Tim Thompson pass during Mt Vernon’s homecoming contest.

MT. Vernon Vaughan Schweitzer Mid Prairie E. Town Hawkeye Terry Redlinger Steve Andrews Tim Thompson Mt. Ver Re. Furnb Mid-Prairie Ernon Weed Terry Redhinver Keith Burme

West Liberty Ramps Roll Past Durant 38 7

West Liberty defeated Durant 38 to 7 in East Iowa Hawkeye conference play. Andy DeRuemacher scored four touchdowns on passes from Terry Ruess while Ruess added two rushing TDs. Durant scored on a 2 yard belmere drive.

West Liberty Durant Iowa Andy DeRoemacher Terry & Aes Vyaras Belmere

Player Wins World Match Play Final In England

Gary Player of South Africa defeated Jack Nicklaus of Columbus 6 and 4 in the 36 hole final at Virginia Water England to win the World Match Play Tourney. The final was marked by temperament with Nicklaus arguing with Col Tony Duncan causing the official to quit on the 10th hole.

Virginia Water England Gary Player South Africa Jack Nicklaus Columbus Ohio Nicklaus Tony Duncan

Orioles Parade Celebrates Pennant Hope in Baltimore

Crowds fill streets from Holiday to Baltimore as a festive parade honors the American league champion Orioles. Backers cheer a potential clinching game, recall past seasons, and note City Hall draped in patriotic bunting while bands, banners, and a showgirl appearance frame the grand procession.

Baltimore Orioles Holiday Baltimore Hank Bauer Nowsky Drabowsky Frankfurter Company Frank City Hall

Magerkurth Dies at 77 After Long Umpiring Career

George Magerkurth longtime National League umpire who officiated in four World Series died Friday at St Anthony's hospital after a 10 day illness He claimed to have been behind the plate in the 1932 World Series Babe Ruth homer shot He battled players managers and fans during a 1928 to 1947 officiating career Born in McPherson Kansas he later moved to Moline Illinois and spent years in semi pro baseball and football before umpiring full time.

Rock Island, Ill UPI George Magerkurth Magerkurth Babe Ruth Charley Root Chicago Cubs Leo Durocher Brooklyn Dodgers Billy Jurges St. Anthony’s Hospital McPherson Kan Moline Bushnell Centralia Til Hannibal

J Hawks Rally Surges Ahead after TDs nullified

Jefferson hit Baker on a TD that was wiped out by an illegal procedure penalty. Lawrence connected with Tim Kelley for a TD erased by offsides, then Kohl hauled a 34 yard pass to widen the margin to 33 7 with 9:45 left. Simanek scored late as J Hawks finished strong with 258 passing yards to 81 for the Rams.

Baker J-Hawks Ram Lawrence Tim Kelley Kohl Simanek Jeff Rams Trickey Dubuque John Townsend

Cedar Rapids Gazette Established In 1882

The Cedar Rapids Gazette dates back to 1882 and is published daily and Sunday by The Gazette Co. at 506 Rhied Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates include carrier delivery and mail options with various monthly and yearly prices. The paper carries Associated Press news for republication.

The Gazette Gy Mall U. S. Territories Associated Press

Elkader Tops Postville 26-19 In Upper Iowa Conference

Elkader defeated Postville 26-19 Friday night in an Upper Iowa Conference game. Dennis Hjelmeng threw two touchdown passes for Elkader, while Postville’s Doug Smith rushed for three touchdowns on multiple runs and a 58 yard pass play.

Elkader Postville Iowa Dennis Hjelmeng Doug Smith Elmader Dous Smith Gary Patrick Dennis Hielmeng Larry Scott Bill Cheesemen

Knight Nets Four TDs as North Tops West Central 38-0

Jim Knight scored four touchdowns three on pass plays from Bruce Whitcher as North high of West Union defeated West Central 38-0 in Upper Iowa conference action. Whitcher added a TD pass to Dean Whitcher on an 18 yard play.

Maynard Jim Knight Bruce Whitcher North High West Union West Central Upper Iowa Knight Bruce Whitcher Dean Whitcher

Valley routs Fayette 46 to 0 in conference clash

In Upper Iowa conference play Valley overwhelmed Fayette 46 0 as six players scored. Dick Roberts led with a 40 yard TD run while his partner added 25 and 16 yard scores. Greg Olson returned a 20 yard interception for a TD and Duane Reeder added a 5 yard TD late.

Elgin — Valley Fayette Upper Iowa Dick Roberts Parother Greg Olson Duane Reeder

North Tama rout Wellsburg 42 7 as Stull stars on offense

North Tama defeated Wellsburg 42 to 7 at Traer behind a big day from John Stull who scored once and threw for two more touchdowns. The win highlighted Stull's passing and rushing for the winners.

TRAER North Tama Wellsburg John Stull

Beefy Wrestler TOKYO Wins Emperor's Cup in Sumo

Taiho a 310 pound sumo star dominated through 14 victories in 15 bouts to capture the Emperor's Cup on September 20 1964 in Tokyo Japan defeating rivals for the crown records show.

Tokyo UPI Taiho Great Bird

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