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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1954

Page

4

Mt Vernon Out of Race in 34 to 7 Loss

Wapello defeated Mt. Vernon 34 to 7 Friday night as Dick Searing and Gary Grouwinkle each ran for a TD and a 52 and 53 yarder. Jerry Courtney added a seven yard score for the winners while Mt. Vernon scored late on a 16 yard run.

Mt. Vernon Gazette Dick Searing Gary Grouwinkle Wapello Searing Grouwinkle Jerry Courtney Dick DL? Eeme Rcoring Keaving Courtney Tyd--Kruse

University High routs Columbus Junction 34 7 on homecoming night

University High jumped to a 7 point lead on the second play after a Columbus Junction fumble and rolled to a 34 7 victory. Tackle Jim Bane opened scoring with a 19 yard fumble return and Bill Van Kirk sparked the attack with a 52 yard dash and a 32 yard pass relation to tie and extend the lead. Columbus Junction scored late as Gary Stewart capped a drive but the Blue Hawks remained in control throughout.

Hawks U High Mike Shoenfelder Bob Koser Bill van Kirk Bob Price van Kirk Blue Hawks Jim Lenz Columbus Junction Jim Powell Gary Stewart Stewart University Td—Bane

Ramblers Upset Iowa City 7-6 In Muddy Kingston Tilt

Wilson Stans Iowa City, 7-6. Wilson chokes Iowa City's unbeaten football string with a late, hard fought defensive stand and a third quarter touchdown. Dick Louvar and Jim Trachta starred for Wilson as they capitalized on Iowa City's miscues and momentum.

Wilson Joe Pelisek Dick Louvar Harold Broxey Ramblers Iowa City Kingston Stadium Todd Stastny Phil Comes Louvar Jim Trachta Bates John Gambrell Don Coulter Jim Kelley Broxey Hawklers Terry Berridge Jim Frantz Jeff Langstone Jim Nagle Bill Bates James Wilkers Bill Kelly Jim McCall Tom Williams Tom Oakes

Elkader Stops Fayette In 2013 League Test

Elkader defeated Fayette 20 to 13 in a defensive battle to move into a share of the Upper Iowa Conference lead with Sumner. The win came despite injuries in Elkader’s backfield and a late Fayette rally that tied the game early in the fourth quarter. Frank Gilson sealed the win with an interception at Fayette’s eight yard line after a key 21 yard pass from Pat Donlon to Sheldon Clinton.

Iowa City Wilson Hawklers Elkader Fayette Upper Iowa Sumner West Union Cardinals Bob Johnson Gary Thiele Warrior Frank Gilson Sheldon Clinton Gilson Pat Donlon Clinton Bob Miller Wayne Schulte Neil Freitag Gene Stence Daryl Dahrling Roger Breitsprecher Gary Embretson Verneil Huggins Pat Donion Bart Thiele Dick Smith Larry Lange Fay Seeee Fumb Ree Seeee Wees Wayne Bentley

Postville Tops Elgin Clermont In Upper Iowa Showdown

Postville Pirates surged to a 38-19 win over Elgin Clermont as Jack Jarmes scored on runs and a pass from Ruckde shel, while Milt Moes added two rushing touchdowns and Anderson also found pay dirt. Elgin Clermont rallied in the fourth quarter with Shaffer and Knutson scoring, but fell short.

ELGIN Postville Iowa Elgin-Clermont Jack Jarmes Ruckdeshel Milt Moes Pirates Jarmel Don Anderson Norman Mitts Stan Shaffer John Knutson Elein-Clermont Td—Moes Jarmes Anderson Xp—Moes Flgin-Clermont Shaffer Knutson Mitts

Sumner Romps West Union 38 0 on Homecoming Night

Sumner dominated West Union 38 to 0 to stay tied for the Upper Iowa conference lead. Darwin Fritz and Pagel each scored twice, with Fritz adding 15 and 81 yard runs and Pagel 6 and 10 yard TDs. Don Douglas and Schulte added one score each as Sumner led 26-0 at halftime.

Gazette West Union Sumner Upper Iowa Darwin Fritz Pagel Fritz Don Douglas Schulte

Heick Stars as West Liberty Beats Wilton Junction 20 0

Heick scored twice and assisted another TD in West Liberty 20 0 victory over Wilton Junction. Heick ran 18 and 2 yards for touchdowns and threw a 70 yard TD pass to Bob Hintz. West Liberty evened its record at 3 3 while Wilton fell to 0 5.

Cial Garet

West Branch tops New London 19-0 in Hawkeye showdown

West Branch beat New London 19-0 as Jim Lloyd surged for 60 and 81 yard touchdowns and Phil Foraker added a short TD. West Branch held a 7-0 halftime lead and extended it with two fourth quarter scores for insurance.

West Branch Jim Lloyd New London Iowa Hawkeye Phil Foraker Insurance New London West Td—Lieva Ap—Lioyd

Decorah Defeats Osage 26 to 6 on Friday Night

Decorah opened with three first half touchdowns and cruised to a 26-6 win over Osage. Headington connected on a 45 yard pass to Mark Taylor, Headington added a two yard run, Hogan scored from one yard, and Fretheim added a 15 yard TD run. Bollman scored Osage’s lone touchdown on a 21 yard run.

Osage- Decorah Osage Decorah Dick Headington Mark Taylor Headington Jim Hogan Lee Fretheim Bollman

Dodgers Plan Second Hand Operation For Campanella

The Brooklyn Dodgers announced star catcher Roy Campanella will undergo an exploratory operation on his left hand next Wednesday. It will be his second hand operation after bone chips last summer. At 33, Campanella had a .207 batting mark last season and tests showed no nerve reaction in his fourth finger.

New York Brooklyn Dodgers Roy Campanella Campy

Davenport Raps Clinton Leads In Valley Race

Davenport jumped ahead in the Mississippi Valley conference race with a 40-13 win over Clinton. Davenport now 3-1, Clinton 1-1, Dubuque second. Key scores include Hebler 65 yard run, Miller 26 yard run, Gardis 92 yard kickoff return, and Sanders final TD after a Clinton fumble.

Davenport Clinton Gazette Iowa City Dubuque Iowa City Wilson Cedar Rapids Bob Sanders Bob Hebler Hebler Bob Miller Mike Gardis

Monona Beats Tripoli 13-12 on Late Fourth Quarter TD

Monona edged Tripoli 13 to 12 after a 25 yard touchdown pass from Curt Wiethorn to Duane Carlson late in the fourth quarter. Tripoli led with a second quarter TD by Louis Braatz and a third period score by Klenzman, while Monona had earlier TDs from Wiethorn to Bill Welch and Carlson.

the Gazette Monona Tripoli Curt Wiethorn Duane Carlson Louis Braatz Klenzman Wiethorn Bill Welch

New Hampton Tops Oelwein in Dads Night Conference Clash

Wayne Slack scored a second quarter field goal to put New Hampton ahead and the visiting Tigers built a 17 to 7 lead to defeat Oelwein in a Northeast Iowa conference game played Friday night honoring dads.

Oelwein New Hampton Wayne Slack Northeast Iowa

Eye Operation Ends Charged Boxer Henrys Ring Career

Clarence Henry, heavyweight fighter indicted in New York for alleged fight fixing, underwent retinal detachment surgery on his left eye in Philadelphia at Willis Eye Hospital. Doctors said he would be confined for about a month, and the operation effectively ends his boxing career.

Philadelphia Clarence Henry New York Willis Eye Hospital Henry

Macks May Keep A's in Philadelphia

Roy Mack appears to have thwarted moves to move the Athletics to Kansas City. Philadelphia business leaders claim 3.75 million dollars is in hand, matching a Chicago bid, with Roy seeking a five year contract and a continued front office role.

Philadelphia Roy Mack Athletics Kansas City Chicago Arnold Johnson Johnson Mack Roy United States American League

Tama Still Unbeaten Rolls by Toledo 31-6

Tama, 7 6 12 6 31, remained undefeated as George Buffalo threw two touchdown passes to Ralph Wentzien and Waseskuk and added a rushing TD. Buffalo connected on a second quarter run for Tama’s other score while Teledeo and Bruner contributed TDs. Doran kicked the extra point for Tama.

Tama Toledo George Buffalo Buffalo Ralph Wentzien Waseskuk Td—Blocker Bruner Wenthen Xp—Doran Teledeo Td—Smihh Gordon Blocker Larry Bruner Dick Doran

Belle Plaine Dominates Montezuma 27-0 in South Iowa Cedar League

Jim Daily led Belle Plaine as they routed Montezuma 27-0 on Friday night. Larry Smith contributed for Toledo, with team efforts keeping Belle Plaine in the league race.

the Gazette Jim Daily Belle Plaine Montezuma South Iowa Larry Smith Toledo

Maynard Tops Waukon 21 0 in Upper Iowa clash

Maynard defeats Waukon 21 to 0 in an Upper Iowa conference game. Maynard scoring three first half TDs with Ron Seegers producing two long TD runs of 90 and 63 yards. Hartz added the initial TD and Chrysler kicked both extra points.

Ecial Tech Pmayna Nard Maynard Nbiidowie Waukon

New Sharon Routs What Cheer 27 7 in Friday Clash

Duane Miller rushed for three touchdowns to lift New Sharon to a 27-7 win over What Cheer. Miller scored on 30 27 and 68 yard runs and added the two point or extra points. Weherle also scored a fourth TD for New Sharon. What Cheer answered with a first quarter 10 yard TD pass from Roger Moorhead to Dave Dawson.

the Gazette NEW Sharon Duane Miller What Cheer Miller Weherle Roger Moorhead Dave Dawson

Detroit Beats Villanova 20 to 0 In Rainy Game

Halfback Lee Riley returned two punts for touchdowns helping Detroit rout Villanova 20 to 0. The game unfolded in steady downpour and near darkness as stadium lights failed at the south end in the first period.

Detroit Lee Riley Villanova

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