Franklin Stalls McKinley Rally for 16-12 Victory
Franklin Bears hold off McKinley Bolts 16-12 at Hill Park before 3,800 fans. Key plays include a Franklin safety, a Day to Thenhaus TD, and a dramatic late stand by Franklin on McKinley drives. Kanellis sparked an opening TD for McKinley, while McKinley threats were stymied by Franklin’s defense late in the fourth.
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Franklin Stalls
McKinley
Franklin
Hill Park
Bill Happel
Bears
Bolts
John Rosenberg
Stoddard
Don Schulze
Day
Ron Thenhaus
Bidensen
Ankerstar
Franc
Scroges
Parker
McArtor
Dye
Stephen
Kohl
Hubler
Stephenson
Lilledahl
Schulze
Franks
C—Bousek
Jacobs
Ry Qban
Thenhaus
Paulson
Aubermen
Rosenberg
Foster
Schnoebelen
E—Gosnell
Murdock
Krotz
Johnson
Mims
T—Cummins
Hernandez
Arenas
Duarte
Arnold
Rawson
K.dard
Melsh
Peyton
Elam
Lorenc
Happel
Kanellis
Oxen
Reis
Gazette
Carl Franks
Jessie Chavez
Cedar Rapids
Paul Brechler
University of Iowa
Quincy Blue Devils blank Wilson Ramblers 19-0 in home win
In Quincy Illinois the Blue Devils defeated Cedar Rapids Wilson 19-0 at home on Friday night. Quincy scored in the first and fourth quarters with Gerald Jackson returning an interception for a score and helping ignite the shutout as their third win in five starts.
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Gazette
Quincy
Ill
Blue Devils
Quincy High
Ramblers
Wilson High
Cedar Rapids
Gerald Jackson
Wilson
Roosevelt Hosts Davenport for Valley Conference Opener
Roosevelt seeks first win of the season as Davenport visits Hill Park for a Mississippi Valley clash. Kickoff at 7 45 p m. KCRG 1600 will broadcast with Bob Brooks calling play by play.
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Roosevelt
Davenport
Hill Park
KCRG
Bob Brooks
Eagles Coach Bo McMillin Undergoes Operation
Alvin Bo McMillin head of the Philadelphia Eagles NFL team had Friday surgery to correct an intestinal disorder and is listed by St. Marys Hospital as resting comfortably.
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Philadelphia
Alvin “Bo” McMillin
Philadelphia Eagles
St. Mary’s Hospital
Various Iowa high school football scores and college results
A long list of high school football results from Iowa with scores for teams including Mississippi Valley, Eastern Iowa Hawkeye, Upper Iowa, Northeast Iowa, South Iowa Cedar, North Iowa Cedar, Little Six, and others. Also notes college games from Big Ten and other conferences with scores such as Miami Florida 7 Purdue 6 and Drake 26 Detroit 6.
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Big Ten
Miami
Purdue
Iowa
Iowa Central
Parsons
Missouri Valley
Drake
Detroit
South Dakota
N. Dakota Ags
Fordham
Boston Col
Temple
Albright
George Washington
Virginia Tech
South
Villanova
Alabama
Citadel
Newberry
Fla
Middlewest
Doane
Omaha
Dubuque Downs Iowa City 13-6 To Clinch Tie For Lead
Dubuque Rams defeated Iowa City 13 to 6 before 4500 fans, improving to 5-0 and creating a first place tie with Davenport in the Mississippi Valley conference. Wayne Phillips sparked a 68-yard TD run late in the first half after a punt exchange, while Roger Nebel scored for Dubuque.
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Iowa City
Dubuque
Rams
Davenport
Wayne Phillips
C. Dub
Fumb
Setae Cere
Phillips
Hebel
Mercer
Brennan
Bright Scores Four Times Johnny Bright Leads Drake Victory
Johnny Bright scored all four Drake touchdowns as the undefeated Drake Bulldogs crushed Detroit University 26-6 to extend their winning streak to five games and their Missouri Valley lead. He added 286 rushing yards for a 5,624 career total, a national record.
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Associated Press
Johhny Bright
Drake
Detroit University
Iowa
Central
Parsons
Pella
Bright
Johnny Bright
Yankee Scout Essick Dies in Sleep at 70
William Earl Essick longtime New York Yankees scout and famed talent hunter died in his Los Angeles home at age 70. He is credited with finding and bringing to the Yankees stars including Joe DiMaggio Bob Meusel Frank Crosetti and Joe Gordon. Essick, a Knox College conservatory graduate, pursued baseball as his life’s work after graduation.
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Los Angeles
INS
William Earl Essick
New York Yankees
Essick
Yankees
Joe DiMaggio
Bob Meusel
Frank Crosetti
Joe Gordon
Music Conservatory
Knox College
Galesburg
Ill
Santa Barbara Edges Fresno State On Late Field Goal
In Fresno California Santa Barbara College escaped with a 23 22 victory over Fresno State as a dramatic last ten second field goal secured the win in a tightly contested basketball battle.
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Fresno
Calif
Santa Barbara College
Fresno State
Dons Triumph Over San Jose State 42-7 in San Jose
The University of San Francisco Dons defeated San Jose State 42-7 in Friday night action in San Jose California. USF carried the play scoring in every quarter to stay unbeaten in the series.
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San Jose
Calif
University of San Francisco Dons
San Jose State
West Chester Dominates Wellman 48-6 Nears Title
West Chester rolled to a 48 to 6 victory over Wellman extending its win streak to 21 and remaining 5-0 in conference play. Harold Gillespie led scoring with three runs and a 80 yard reception, while Larry Anderson added a rushing TD. Wellman’s lone score came on a 27 yard pass from Bob Allen to Jim Bringman.
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West Chester
Harold Gillespie
Larry Anderson
Anderson
Gilbert Mitchell
Dale Hartzler
Wellman
Bob Allen
Jim Bringman
Aes Pee
Gillespie
Mitchell
Hartzler
Ep—Gillespie
Ellman
Bringman
Williamsburg Rolls to 29-6 Ke-Wash Victory Over Kalona
Williamsburg stays in second in the Ke-Wash standings by edging Kalona 29-6 on Friday. Ronald Doehrman scored on a five yard run and Ivan Von Ahsen added a 40 yard kickoff return for two second quarter TDs, with a 36 yard run in the third. Kalona’s Jay Hershberger intercepted a pass and returned it 65 yards for a third quarter TD. Leo Van Steenhuyse forced a safety in the fourth and Driscoll connected with Dick Elwood on an 11 yard TD pass on the final play.
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Williamsburg
Kalona
Ronald Doehrman
Ivan von Ahsen
Doehrman
Jay Hershberger
Leo van Steenhuyse
Driscoll
Dick Elwood
Bill Reece
Marvin Yoder
Gorap Ingram
Ses
Megeeeemres
Beeneeeees
Ssesager
Puntaverase
Fum B. Rec
Williamsbure Kalona
Hershbereer
D—Doehrman- von Ahsen
House
Behin Driscoll
Marion
Novotny
Tiger
Smith
Indians
Sissel
Tipton
Sheets
Seeks
Marion and Tipton Battle to Capped 19 19 Wamac Tie
Marion and Tipton fought to a 19-19 stalemate in a Wamac clash on Friday night keeping Marion unbeaten at 3 0 1 and Tipton at 2 1 1. Anamosa upset Monticello to move to 3 1 while Vinton tied Maquoketa to sit at 2 1 1.
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Marion
Tipton
Wamac
Anamosa
Monticello
Vinton
Maquoketa
Tipton’s
Gunzenhauser Out Marengo Ties Sigourney 7-7
Sigourney and Marengo fought to a 7-7 draw after Marengo lost star back Bob Gunzenhauser to a broken collarbone. Riordan intercepted a Marengo pass and returned it for Sigourney’s TD, with Bennett adding the extra point. Misel scored Marengo’s touchdown and extra point as the teams traded chances late.
North English Beats Brighton 13-7 in Ke-Wash Stadium Clash
North English won 13-7 over Brighton in a Ke-Wash conference football game. Norm Fuller connected with Larry Kirkpatrick for an eight yard score in the second period. Gene Thurman blocked a Brighton kick at the Brighton 30 setting up Eldan Vercande’s 13 yard run for the final lead. Glen Mulliken’s 85 yard kickoff return sparked Brighton’s late score before Bob Jones finished with an eight yard run.
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Brighton
Norm Fuller
Larry Kirkpatrick
Gene Thurman
Eldan Vercande
Glen Mulliken
Vercande
Bob Jones
Greiner Leads Keota to 21-0 Victory Over Richland
Keota high school dominated Richland 21-0 in a Ke-Wash contest. Alvin Greiner scored twice on 62 and 6 yard runs and added the conversion for a 7 point lead, Jim Hofer added a 26 yard rushing touchdown, and a third score came via a safety set up by Greiner.
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KEOTA
Keota High School
Richland
Alvin Greiner
Jim Hofer
Keota Richland Eta Bae
Hofer
Greiner
Xp—Davis
Calmar Triumphs 53-0 as Hillman Scores Five TDs
Calmar shutout Lime Springs 53 to 0 in a homecoming game. Russell Hillman ran for 235 yards and five touchdowns with one extra point. Capt. Ronald Albertson crowned Rita Kolaas queen, with Clem Bulman contributing on a 30 yard fumble return. Players XP Hillman, Albertson, and LeRoy Schneberger listed.
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The
Gazette
Calmar
Lime Springs
Ronald Albertson
Rita Kolaas
Russell Hillman
Clem Bulman
Calmar Ames Wees Nosnens
Efitman
Ron Albertson
Don Russett
Xp—Hillman
Albertson
LeRoy Schneberger
Wisconsin JV Swamps Ohio State 26 to 0
Wisconsin's junior varsity jumped to an early lead with two touchdowns and extended it to beat Ohio State 26 to 0. Dick Frecka returned a Buckeye punt 61 yards for a second quarter touchdown as Wisconsin notched their third straight victory.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Ohio State
Dick Frecka
Anamosa crushes Monticello 25 to 0 in Wamac clash
Anamosa stays in the Wamac title chase by blanking Monticello 25 0. Darrell Helgens mishap led to a Raider scoring opening, and Arnie Ditch plus Ronnie Goldsmith added touchdowns on drives as Monticello suffered multiple miscues.
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Gazette
Anamosa
Monticello Crew
Monticello
Monticello’s
Scrubs
Osa
Td—Norton
Anam Smith
A. Ditch
Maquoketa Ties But Loses Kendall Football Clash
In a Wamac feature Maquoketa and Vinton battled to a 14-14 tie. Maquoketa quarterback Bob Kendall suffered a broken collarbone and was hospitalized. Vinton's Bob Van Scoy was also hospitalized with a back injury. Francis Kelly scored for Vinton and Dean Davis added a five yard Maquoketa TD in the fourth quarter.
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Maquoketa
Bob Kendall
Vinton
Bob van Scoy
Francis Kelly
Dean Davis
Independence Breaks Through for 8-0 Victory Over Manchester
Independence earns its first win of the season 8-0 against Manchester in a defensive game. A third quarter safety after a Manchester fumble near its goal line and a fourth quarter touchdown clinched the result. Charles Cabalka connected with Darrell Johnson on a 20-yard pass late to seal the road victory.
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Independence
Manchester
Charles Cabalka
Darrell Johnson
Ev Eischeid
Ee Independence
West Liberty Triumphs Over Columbus Junction 36 to 0
West Liberty won its fourth straight Eastern Iowa Hawkeye conference game, 36-0 against Columbus Junction. Gene Wolf scored twice, Ken Jehle caught a 15 yard TD pass from Patrick, Glen Yoder returned a 100 yard punt for a score, and Patrick added a 15 yard run for the final points.
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West Liberty
Iowa
Hawkeye
Columbus Junction
Glen Yoder
Patrick
Columbus Jet
Wolf
Jehle Yoder
Baile
Jehle
Wilton Junction Rallys Past New London 28 20
Wilton Junction overcame a 20 14 deficit in the third quarter to beat New London 28 20 behind Overson as the major offensive threat. New London tallied all three scores on short runs by Paul Fliger Dick Craig and Jam Hanson.
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NEW London
Wilton Junction
Paul Fliger
Dick Craig
Jam Hanson
Overson
Villanova 11 Triumphs Over Alabama in 41-18 Victory
Villanova 11 defeated Alabama 41-18 in an intersectional football game in Tuscaloosa. Villanova dominated the Southeastern Conference foe, posting the Tide’s largest margin since 1907, with a commanding offensive and defensive effort throughout the night.
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Villanova
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Eee
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Don Sulhoff
Gene Mersh
Gordon Stoddard
Elliot Day
Jerry Ryan
Tom Mims
John Foster
Bill Elam
Charley Hogge
John Gay
Walter Gross
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John Brunier
Brunier
Gross
Bill Mallory
Stepanek
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Mallory
Hendricks
Kaiser
Maines
Venvertloh
Hammond
Ross
F—Tompson
Teese
Lad McKinley
E McKinley
Ep—Brown
Mississippi Valley. Co. R. Franklin
C. BR. McKinley
Quincy, I
C. BR. Wilson
Dubuqne
Eastern Iowa Hawkeye
Mt. Vernon
University High
West Branch
Lone Tree
Wapello
Winfield
Upper Iowa
West Union
Postville
Maynard
Elgin
Fayette
Sumner
Elkader
Waukon
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Oelwein
Cedar Falls
Charles City
Waverly
Decorah
Osase
Ke-Wash
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Fairfield
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Jag
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Keokuk
Keomah
New Sharon
Hedrick
Bussey
Delta
Arlington
Tripoli
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Ames
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Galva
Correctionville
Hawarden
Vermillion
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Early
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Winterset
Perry G. Estherville
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Onawa
Dunlap
Chariton
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Santa Barbara
Iowa City Hopes
Johnny Meyer
Roger Nebel
City High
Paul Davis
Don Brennan
Owa City
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Jimm
Harlow
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Frantz
Platt
Kondora
Hage- Hbboeck
Wilkinson
Lockhart
Fr—Freeman
Statistics
Carl Pranks
Aukerman
Gordon Aukerman
Hispark
Norm Peyton
DONS
Marv Novotny
Russ Leeks
Wally Sheets
Larry Christianson
Tigers
Dan Smith
John Sissel
Erick
T—Connelly
Walters
Baker
G—Brinkman
Maher
C—Wright
Phelps
Suchomel
Lange
Reeder
B—Chapmean
Geller
Harris
Deeeee
Gunzenhauser
Marengo
Sigourney
Bob Gunzenhauser
Prac- Gunzenhauser
Allen Misel
Misel
N. E. Brighton
Ec Brighton
Jones
Kirkpatrick
Xp—Fuller
Hilman
Darrell Helgens
Marion Norton
Ronnie Goldsmith
Arnie Ditch
Monti
Goldsmith
Len Heim
Schneider
Don Appleby
Kenneth Lang
Keith Blaney
Helgens
Kendall
Gene Wolf
Fred Bailey
Columbus
Ken Jehle
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