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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1954

Page

5

Marion defeats Maquoketa 9-0 in prep for Anamosa game

Marion shutout Maquoketa 9-0 as Darrell Failor connected with Gary Robison for a 22 yard TD after an 80 yard drive in the second quarter. A third quarter safety on Maquoketa by Blayne Keeney secured the win and a 4-0 record for the Indians.

Darrell Failor Gary Robison Ron Altenberg Blayne Keeney Marion Indians Maquoketa Mar Mageards Keta Oma Uo Robinson Atheabera Keeney

TCU Upsets USC 20-7 On Friday Night In Los Angeles

Texas Christian University’s Horned Frogs shocked previously undefeated Southern California 20-7 at Los Angeles. Ronnie Clinkscale sparked the upset with a 60 yard touchdown run and a 58 yard kickoff return setup, then scored on a four yard run. Miami beat Holy Cross 26-20, Presbyterian upset Davidson 10-7, and Denver rallied past Montana 19-13.

Texas Christian University Horned Frogs Southern California Los Angeles Ronnie Clinkscale TCU USC Clinkscale Miami Florida Holy Cross Presbyterian Davidson Denver Montana Abel Martin Oklahoma Sooners Associated Press Arkansas

Berns lifts West Union over Fayette 14 13 in upset

In a Friday night Upper Iowa conference clash West Union edged Fayette 14 to 13. Mike Berns scored both West Union touchdowns including a late fourth quarter run with Al Klinger adding the winning extra point. Wayne Bentley scored Fayette two touchdowns.

Berns W. Union Fayette the Gazette Mike Berns West Union Upper Iowa Td—Berns Xp—Kling Td—Bentley Xp—Richards Elkader Maynard Umner Postville sein-Flermens Waukon Union

Kern Leads Belle Plaine To 32-0 Win

Belle Plaine shut out Sigourney 32-0 on homecoming night. George Kern scored two touchdowns and threw for a third to Dougherty. Jim Daley added a 29 yard run and Dennis Blanchard a 40 yard punt return as Belle Plaine wins third of five. Sigourney drops to 1-3. Belle Plaine improves to 3-2.

the Gazette Belle Plaine Sigourney George Kern Dougherty Jim Daley Dennis Blanchard Rod Rust

Grid results show varied high school scores across conferences

Eastern Iowa Hawkeyes, Mt. Vernon, Wilton, West Liberty, New London and many others posted numerous outcomes in a sprawling 8 man and 11 man division grid. Notable scores include Keota 21 Lone Tree 7 and Pella 32 Pleasantville 13 with multiple 30s and 40s in later games.

Iowa Hawkeyvembus Mt. Vernon Capello Wilton West Liberty New London

Monticello Defeats Manchester 26-12 in Close Night Game

Special to The Gazette. Monticello tops Manchester 26-12 as Bob Morey and Carl Morning each score twice. Morey catches a Carl Egger pass for a second quarter TD and adds a 35-yard fourth quarter run. Morning scores on a one-yard rush and a second quarter run.

the Gazette Manchester Bob Morey Carl Morning Monticello Morey Carl Egger Morning Menge Bes

Suffolk Downs doubles return big payout for Our Town and Djuana

The third largest daily double of the New England racing season paid $1 393 80 on the Our Town and Djuana combination at Suffolk Downs.

Boston New England Our Town Djuana Suffolk Downs

Musial Not Untouchable in Cards Trade Talks

St Louis general manager Dick Meyer says no player is untouchable, and that includes Stan Musial and Red Schoendienst. Musial’s name was mentioned in talks with Milwaukee about pitchers Warren Spahn Gene Conley or Lew Burdette, but was not seriously considered. Musial’s $80,000 salary limits interested clubs to Milwaukee’s revenue profile.

ST. Louis Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals Dick Meyer Meyer Musial Red Schoendienst Schoendienst Milwaukee Braves Cardinals Warren Spahn Gene Conley Lew Burdette Braves Milwaukee

Rams Dominate in 33 13 Victory Over Wilson

Wilson drives into Dubuque territory early but the Rams pull ahead with Vandermillen passes to Buelow and a Turner's kick making it 13-6. Carlson returns a second half kickoff 83 yards and Dubuque extends to 20-6, then 27-6 after a Rams TD. Wilson rallies with a late touchdown drive but Dubuque seals at 33-13 behind key plays from Carlson, Henderson and Stevens.

Dick Millius Buelow Vandermillen Turner Rams Carlson Dubuque Wilson Bliobenes Ramblers Henderson Lee Stevens Bill Engel E—Millius Wilson T Bolter Slate Billips Henson Laube Burns Breithaupton Goes Foughty Birch Klein C—Watkin Lukens Hurlburt Curler Stevens Gloden Warren Ward Buechele Itsay Larson Harris Posey Lson Row

Williams' Wife May Settle Out of Court

Doris Williams may settle the separate maintenance suit with Ted Williams out of court. Attorney Earl Curry said a financial difference might be ironed out, but Doris insisted they will not reconcile, stating she has not seen him since January at her Perrine, Florida home.

Miami Fla Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Doris

Cubs Acquire Winceniak and Drake From Bruins

The Chicago Cubs purchased Ed Winceniak a 25 year old shortstop from Des Moines and Sally Drake a 23 year old outfielder from the same affiliate. Winceniak hit .282 with 31 doubles while Drake after injury returned to bat .282.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Des Moines Ed Winceniak Sally Drake

Wartburg Dominates Buena Vista 31-0 in Iowa Conference

Wartburg routed Buena Vista 31-0 at home as Dana Hill connected with brother Glenn for TDs and North Dakota State upset Morningside 41-27 in the North Central clash. Morningside passer totals included 303 yards while Wartburg posted 213 pass yards and two scores. Westmar edged Dana of Blair 26-20 for the Central Church conference win.

Urg Morningside Knights of Waverly Wartburg Buena Vista Iowa North Dakota State Dana Hill Glenn Maroons State Knights Beavers Francis Brownmiller Westmar Dana Blair Neb Iowans

Independence tops Tipton 25 13 in Wamac clash

Elwin Hall scored four touchdowns including a 35 yarder as Independence beat Tipton 25 13 in a Wamac game. Independence tallied in the first and third quarters and twice in the second while Tipton’s two scores came on fourth quarter passes from Christiansen.

The Gazette Independence Elwin Hall Wamac Tipton Christiansen

Johnson Floured By One Punch in Lightweight Bout

Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Billy Smith knocked out Harold Johnson of Philadelphia with a single right hand at 1 22 of the second round in a scheduled 10 round lightweight bout. Johnson dropped to the floor and could not rise before the count.

Philadelphia Boardwalk Billy Smith Atlantic City N.J Harold Johnson Smith Johnson Zach Clayton

Talbert Chosen U S Davis Cup Team Captain

The United States Davis Cup squad to face Sweden in Brisbane December 16 to 18 includes Vic Seixas Tony Trabert Ham Richardson and Billy Talbert who will serve as captain The team aims to reach the challenge round against Australia by defeating Sweden and continues a bid to reclaim the cup after last year’s 3-2 loss to Australia

New York INS Australia Sam U. S Vic Seixas Philadelphia Tony Trabert Cincinnati Ham Richardson Baton Rouge Billy Talbert Sweden Brisbane Talbert Sven Davidson Lennart Bergelin

Adela Boardwalk Fighter Edges Opponent in Close Bout

In Melbourne a boxing match saw Adela Boardwalk defeat Hevea Jen by split decision. The bout featured Marcos Riser from Spain and Italy’s location noted, with a final score around one hundred eighty five to one fifty eight.

Sete Adela Billy Semith Hevea Jen Melbo

Tama Defeats Brooklyn 35-0 in Conference clash

Tama overpowered Brooklyn 35-0 in a South Iowa Cedar league game on Friday night. Both teams entered with 2-0 conference records.

Gazette Brooklyn Tama

Waverly blanked Decorah 26 to 0 in league game

Waverly built a 13-0 lead and defeated Decorah 26-0 in Northeast Iowa conference action. Miewohner threw two scoring passes to Larson and Hein, with Hoth and Carstenson adding touchdowns.

The Gazette Decorah — Waverly Decorah Iowa Miewohner Larson Hein Waverly Don Hoth Dave Carstenson

Fisherman Wins 62nd Lawrence Realization at Belmont

New York AP Fisherman C V Whitney's game brown horse raced to the lead late and won the 62nd Lawrence Realization stakes at Belmont Park. He held three length victory over Wheatley Stable's Full Flight with Privacy in third after a late surge.

New York Fisherman C. V. Whitney Belmont Park Wheatley Stable Privacy

Bobby Locke Wins Dunlop Masters Title in England

Bobby Locke of South Africa captured the Dunlop Masters at Sandwich England with a 291 aggregate to claim the unofficial champion of champions title. Harry Bradshaw of Portmarnock finished second at 294 and Peter Thomson the Australian Open holder was third at 297.

Sandwich England South Africa Bobby Locke Harry Bradshaw Portmarnock Peter Thomson

Marciano Plans Four Public Appearances In Two Weeks

Rocky Marciano returns to the public scene with four appearances over the next two weeks as referee and dinner guest speaker. Manager Al Weill announced the schedule in San Bernardino California.

San Bernardino Calif INS Rocky Marciano al Weill

Sumner remains unbeaten with 39-6 win over Postville

Sumner stayed undefeated in Upper Iowa conference play by gaining 317 yards and defeating Postville 39-6. Darwin Fritz scored twice on 50 and 20 yard runs, with Ed Schulte Don Graf Dan Bowling and Don Pagel also contributing scores. Postville’s lone TD came on Milt Mohs 58 yard sprint in the fourth quarter.

Darwin Fritz Sumner Ed Schulte Don Graf Don Douglas Dan Bowling Douglas Don Pagel Postville Milt Mohs Sam Post Stee Nee Ostville Frits Rat Bowling Sumner Pagel Frits Schulte D—Mohs

McKinley Drops 16 6 Tilt After Franklin Rally

McKinley faltered in the second half after taking a 9 6 halftime lead. Franklin recovered a key fumble, then extended the margin to 16 6 with a late fourth quarter drive capped by Hubler’s five yard score. Ed Koza added his second extra point as Franklin remained unbeaten in a 16 6 win.

Johnson Bob Woite Hubler McKinley Franklin Gordy Jones Keith Rusher Bob Seaton Huston Ed Koza Bolts Aera Don Krotz

Winfield Beats What Cheer 27 to 6 In Eight Man Clash

Winfield's Larry Owens scored all four touchdowns including 38 and 30 yard runs to lift the team to a 27-6 victory over What Cheer. Owens had two TD runs in the second quarter and another in the third. What Cheer’s lone score came on a 10 yard pass from Roger Moorehead to Dick Dawson in the fourth quarter.

Miami Holy Cross Hurricanes Bobofiglio Denver Montana Rusty Farly Pioneers Fairly Larry Ross Winfield Larry Owens What Cheer Owens Roger Moorehead Dick Dawson

Two for Phils Pilot Job Rumors Surface

The Philadelphia Phillies consider Lefty O'Doul or Skeeter Newsome as possible successors to manager Terry Moore if he does not return. Roy Hamey was seen in quiet talks with O'Doul during the World Series, and Newsome’s name emerged after his Syracuse farm team reached the Little World Series.

Philadelphia Lefty O’doul Skeeter Newsome Syracuse Terry Moore Moore Philadelphia Phillies O’doul Phils Roy Hamey Newsome

Elgin-Clermont and Waukon draw in Upper Iowa clash

Elgin-Clermont came back from 13-0 down to tie Waukon 13-13 in an Upper Iowa conference game Friday night. Virgil Fish opened scoring for Waukon on a 35 yard run after an interception, then John Anderson added a second first half score. In the second half Charles Christianson sprinted 32 yards for Elgin-Clermont and John Knutson scored on a plunge.

Waukon Elgin-Clermont Iowa Virgil Fish John Anderson Charles Christenson John Knutson

Coe’s Title Hopes on Line in Ripon Game

Coe must win at Kingston Stadium tonight to stay in the Midwest conference title race. Kickoff is 5 45 P M. Ripon brings 23 men as the Redmen rely on the top 15 after a late 80 yard drive against St Olaf. Carleton faces St Olaf, and Lawrence visits Grinnell in afternoon action.

Redmen St. Olaf Lef

Theatre Time Prompts Today’s Show Schedules Across Theaters

The Gazette lists today’s matinee and evening films for Paramount Iowa State Palace Marion C R Drive In and Twixt Town. Listings include titles such as Duel in the Sun On the Waterfront Queen of Sheba Raid Boogies Bump Rhapsody Crime Wave Casanova s Big Might Yellow Tomahawk King of the Khyber Rifles Tall Texan Heading for Gods Country African Treasure Let s Go Navy Cavalry Scout Panther s Claw with varied start times each venue.

Gazette Paramount Iowa C. R King of the Khyber Rifles God's Country

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