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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1954

Page

4

Franklin Bolts Tie McKinley With City Win 33 13

Franklin reserves rammed home a 16 6 city conference victory at Kingston Stadium before 5 000 fans. Hubler and Helms led with 117 and 70 yards on 18 and 7 carries respectively, as Franklin opened a 93 yard drive to set up a 1 yard Kent Johnson TD. McKinley scored once before halftime but fumbled away a late chance.

Franklin McKinley Kingston Stadium Ron Helms Charles City Ed Hubler Bears Hubler Helms Gordon Minshall Bolts Kent Johnson

Clinton Fights Iowa City to Scoreless Tie

Clinton River Kings and Iowa City Little Hawks battled to a 0-0 tie in Homecoming football with a rugged defensive duel. Jeff Langston sparked Hawklers late, but Clinton stiffened and forced a field goal miss as the crowd roared.

Clinton Iowa City Clinton River Kings Iowa City High School Little Hawks Jeff Langston Hawklers

Anamosa Keeps perfect Wamac slate with 22 0 win at Vinton

Anamosa races to a 22 to 0 victory at Vinton to stay undefeated in Wamac play and share the lead with Marion. The Raiders pull ahead in the second half with two interceptions and a late field goal sealing the win for Jim Fisk’s team.

Anamosa Wamac Vinton Jim Fisk Raiders Marion John Reed Vinton Club Bluejays Monticello Tipton

Keota Ends Lone Tree's Unbeaten String 21-7

Undefeated Keota beat Lone Tree 21-7 to stay tied for the Ke-Wash lead. Keota's fourth straight win, Lone Tree drops to 3-1-1. Keith Crawford scored for Lone Tree. Bill Baumert and Ron Conrad produced Keota touchdowns.

Keota Lone Tree Ke-Wash

Charles City Dominates Oelwein 34 0 in Iowa High School Grid

Charles City rushes for 344 yards as they blank Oelwein 34 to 0 in Northeast Iowa action. Dick Hillier scores twice while Floyd Fiser Gene Hanbaker and North each post a TD. Charles City improves to 3-2 after leading 21-0 at halftime while Oelwein sits 2-2-1.

Oelwein Charles City Iowa Dick Hillier Floyd Fiser Gene Hanbaker North

Cedar Falls Dominates Osage 33 6 for Fifth Straight Win

Cedar Falls defeated Osage 33 6 on Friday night to run its streak to five straight wins. Ben Forker and Dean Paup each scored twice, while Gary Trunnell added a rushing TD. Osage replied with a late score by Jack Eiel.

the Gazette Cedar Falls Osage Ben Forker Dean Paup Gary Trunnell Jack Eiel

Mt Vernon Falls to Columbus Junction 20 13 in Hawkeye clash

Columbus Junction earns its first win in five games by defeating Mt Vernon 20 13 at Columbus Junction. Fred Dupuis scores two TDs on five and 45 yard runs, Bill Smith adds an 80 yard TD, Mt Vernon’s Dick Kruse tallies two TDs in the second quarter.

Columbus Junction Mt. Vernon Iowa Hawkeye Mt Vernon Fred Dupuis Bill Smith Dick Kruse Mt Vernon Junction Dupule Smith Krece Xp—Kruse

Grouwinkle Sparks Wapello Win Over Wilton Junction 40-20

Jerry Grouwinkle powered Wapello to a 40-20 victory over Wilton Junction in an Eastern Iowa Hawkeye game. He rushed seven times for five touchdowns and 307 yards, including a 70-yard run, averaging 43.8 yards per carry. Perry Fletcher caught a scoring pass for Wapello. The team led 28-0 after the first quarter and added two more TDs in the second half.

the Gazette Wapello Jerry Grouwinkle Wilton Junction Iowa Hawkeye Grouwinkle Perry Fletcher

West Liberty Tops New London 27 6 in Hawkeye Play

West Liberty defeated New London 27 to 6 in an Eastern Iowa Hawkeye conference game Friday night. Ron Heick and Don Young scored touchdowns while Jim Howard added a 60 yard run and Young kicked the extra point.

NEW London West Liberty Iowa ‘Hawkeye Ron Heick Don Young Jim Howard West Liberty Gis New London i Tesa Meek Howard

Roosevelt Falls 7 6 to Des Moines Tech in Narrow Battle

Des Moines Tech edged Cedar Rapids Roosevelt 7 6 as Tech scored on a first period lateral pass and a 45 yard pass play. Roosevelt threatened repeatedly inside Tech territory but fumbled or stalled with interceptions.

The Gazette Des Moines Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Des Moines Tech Tech Jim Graves Jack Davenport Jerry Dockstader Graves Herold Clark

Solon Beats West Branch B Team 15 12 on Third Quarter Rally

Solon trailed early but exploded in the third quarter to defeat West Branch B 15 12. Joe Krall scored both Solon touchdowns, a 25 yard pass from Bob Jedlicka and a 25 yard run, and Solon added a fourth quarter safety.

the Gazette Solon West Branch Joe Krall Bob Jedlicka Oring Branch

Roosevelt Wins Cedar Rapids Mile Championship

Roosevelt's Bruce Trimble won the Cedar Rapids mile title with a 4:48.1 time, leading his team to the Roosevelt victory in the mile team race. His effort trailed the standing record set by his brother Ocie years earlier.

Bruce Trimble Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Trimble Ocie Bill Me Crecken Pranklin Bul Kanellis Prenklin Dave Aaron Roosevelt Walser Cenny Franklin Sehwerts Wilson Joran Wilson

West Chester Tops Wellman 13-6 in Ke-Wash clash

West Chester remains undefeated in the Ke-Wash conference with a 13-6 win over Wellman. The 7-0 halftime edge grew to 13-0 before Wellman scored a late TD in the final 15 seconds.

West Chester Wellman

Elkader Wins Homecoming Tilt Over Maynard 26 6

Elkader defeated Maynard 26 to 6 in a homecoming game led by Clinton with a 68 yard punt return and two five yard runs. Gilson added a short TD while Elkader totaled 224 rushing and 79 passing yards. Maynard, led by Cox, Embretson, and Ruegnitz as king and queen, scored in the fourth.

Elkader Sheldon Clinton Maynard Clinton Frank Gilson Gary Embretson Grid Barbara Ruegnitz

LaPorte Edges Grundy Center 21-14 in Fourth Quarter

LaPorte broke a 14-14 tie in the final period to defeat Grundy Center 21-14 on Friday night. LaPorte led 7-0 after the first quarter and 14-7 at halftime. Grundy tied the game in the third before LaPorte’s late TD burst sealed the win.

Grundy LaPorte Grundy Center Asweagen

McShain Exits A’s Bid as Mack Family Holds Fast

Philadelphia reports Roy Mack loses his last outside backer as John McShain rejects interest in saving the Athletics. Earle Mack and brothers Connie and Roy still own stock and had tied up deals that later collapsed. The Richardson group and Arnold Johnson are left as possible suitors for the franchise.

Philadelphia Roy Mack Philadelphia Athletics John McShain Roy Thomas Richardson McShain Macks Earle Mack Connie Mack

Arlington Defeats Strawberry Point 19-0 in St Point

Arlington stopped Strawberry Point drives inside the 20 yard line six times and scored in each of the first three quarters. Roe Coffman intercepted and returned 23 yards for the opening TD and later connected on a 29 yard pass to Bill Ward for another score. Larry Mikkelson added a 42 yard run in the third to seal the victory.

Strawberry Point Arlington Roe Coffman Bill Ward Larry Mikkelson

Calmar and Janesville Battle to 7-7 Tie

Calmar and Janesville played to a 7-7 draw Friday as Stan Catin of Janesville opened scoring with a 31 yard pass in the first quarter and Larry Rothmeyer tied it with a two yard run in the fourth. Calmar held a large edge in yardage 220 to 53 and first downs 14 to four. Janesville connected on two passes for 64 yards while Calmar had no completions.

Calmar Stan Catin Janesville Larry Rothmeyer Proness Jim Redel Cat Hawks

Frederickson and Swift lead Marengo to 18-6 win

Frederickson and Swift starred for Marengo in an 18-6 home victory over Montezuma. Swift scored two touchdowns and Frederickson added one while blocking a punt that set up Swift’s 18 yard run. Frederickson later had a six yard TD and Swift added a 60 yard TD run. Montezuma’s lone score came on Roger Hinkle’s five yard run.

Oial Gazette Barengo Ron Swift Gene Frederickson Marengo Montezuma Swift Frederickson Roger Hinkle Gir Moarenec Pregerichson Swit S. Montezuma

Sugar Ray Robinson Hints Ring Return With Big Purse

New York reports Sugar Ray Robinson, retired champion, would consider a comeback if a large purse is offered. He denied training or arranging a training camp.

Sugar New York Sugar Ray Robinson

Keystone Preps Close Season With 6-2 Win

Keystone's school baseball team closed the season with a 6-2 victory over Urbana on Friday. Del Mehlert pitched the complete game for the winners. Mehlert, Ritcher, Graham, Brooks, and Moeller were notable for Keystone.

Keystone Urbana del Mehlert Mehlert Ritcher Graham, Brooks and Moeller

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