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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1954
Page
5
Marion dominates Anamosa in a key Wamac conference clash winning 13-7 to seize the league lead. Marion outgained the Raiders 196 to 85 on the ground, scored in the second and fourth quarters, and improved to 5-0 in Wamac play while Anamosa drops to 4-1 in the loop.
Sugar Ray Robinson, returning from a two year retirement, is rated a good chance to win a world championship again. Ex-champion Dempsey hedges, while fellow fighters Belloise and Galento express strong belief he can reclaim the middleweight title.
Eastern Iowa high school football results list numerous matchups with scores such as West Liberty over Wilton Junction 20 to ?, West Branch 19 over New London 0 and Ottumwa 0 over Davenport 40. The dense, sprawling summary catalogs teams by town, school, and score across multiple districts with occasional city or conference abbreviations.
Kalona dominates Solon 20 to 0 as Ned Miller boots an 18 yard TD and Ev Steas adds a six yard run for the lead. Miller finishes Kalona scoring with a short fourth quarter run to seal the victory.
Heinz Futterer of West Germany sprinted 200 meters around a curve in 20.8 seconds in Osaka. His time surpassed the German and European record by one tenth of a second, though wind aided the race.
New York report says Fordham football game with Boston College was postponed Friday night due to the looming hurricane Hazel. The game was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon.
Monticello defense held Maquoketa scoreless as Carl Eggers connected with Larry Himes on an eight yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. The decisive score gave Monticello a 7-0 win as the clock expired with Monticello on Maquoketa’s three yard line.
Special to The Gazette Manchester dominated the game, scoring all points in the first half. Denny Rulifson opened with a 75 yard TD run, with Davis and Schrader adding scores. Tipton managed a lone 11 yard run by Leighty in the first quarter before halftime.
Vinton-Independence defeated Vinton 14 to 7 on the new athletic field. Clark Madison opened scoring with a six yard TD run for Vinton in the first quarter. Malcom Risk scored the winning TD for Independence from the one yard line.
Arlington dominated Guttenberg 33 to 6 as Jim Pattison led with three touchdowns including a punt return and two long runs. Marvin Ott added a 30 yard score and Er Mikkelsen contributed a tally. Guttenberg’s lone score came on Jerry Borman’s three yard run in the fourth.
Basilio the welterweight contender used fast right hooks to the body and lefts to the head to outpoint Allie Gronik of Detroit in a nationally televised 10 rounder at War Memorial auditorium. Gronik, 151 1 2 pounds to Basilio’s 151, could not avoid Basilio’s right-left combos, and only one judge gave Gronik a round.
Keota remained unbeaten by overcoming Williamsburg 25-20 in a scoring duel. Williamsburg led 14-0 early as Earl Van Steen shuyse scored twice, then Keota rallied to pull within 14-12 at halftime and gained the lead 18-14 by the third quarter, with single scoring plays in the final period.
Marengo jumped to a 20-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 40-0 victory over Sigourney. Gene Frederickson scored four touchdowns and assisted on another with a 42-yard pass to Gene Smith. Swift added a 50-yard punt return for the sixth Marvelo touchdown.
The Iowa high school athletic office in Boone announced the fall state baseball tournament postponed again due to rain and wet grounds. The tourney will be played at Slater on Monday with Corwith vs Tracy at noon and Soldier vs Van Horne at 2 p.m. The finals are set for Tuesday at 1 p.m.
West Chester remains undefeated after a 7 6 victory over Lone Tree on Friday night. Larry Thrapp connected with Don Butterbaugh for a 23 yard TD and extra point, while George Lundquist found Keith Crawford for a 26 yard TD for Lone Tree. A bad center snap negated the Lone Tree extra point.
Wellman broke loose for three touchdowns to erase North English's early lead and secure a 19-7 win. Bob Topping added two scores in the final period from the 7 and 25 yards, with Wayne Chapman scoring once. North English led 7-0 in the second quarter on Don Hurst’s TD. Wellman improves to 2-3-0, while North English drops to 1-4-0.
The Cleveland Indians elevated four players from their Indianapolis farm club. First baseman Joe Altobelli outfielders Joe Caffie and Harry Simpson and pitcher Henry Aguirre were called up on Friday.
The New York Yankees announced the purchase of Elston Howard and three other farm club players. Howard hit .331 with 108 RBIs in 138 games for Toronto and would be the first Black Yankee if he makes the club. Also acquired were Ed Cereghino and Tom Sturdivant from Kansas City and Buddy Carter from Binghamton.
Traer and LaPorte City played a mud soaked game Friday night ending 0-0 after both teams reached the opponent's 12 yard line but failed to score. Traer and LaPorte City each had chances as the defenses held through the contest.
Doane College beat Chadron State Teachers 19 to 7 in Crete as freshman players scored the touchdowns on Friday night.
In Syracuse Carmen Basilio from Canastota N Y defeated Allie Gronik of Detroit by stoppage after ten rounds. Philadelphia’s Eddie Korma stopped Tommy Reed in Philadelphia in five rounds.
Calmar beat Strawberry Point 27-6 after an 81 yard kickoff return for a touchdown by Eugene Johnson. Calmar answered with two rushing touchdowns by Bill Luzum and Rothmeyer to lead 13-6 after one, then added two more TDs and a safety in the second half. Don Russett scored on a quarterback sneak and Bob Bruecker added a 42 yard TD pass. Mikota tallied the safety.
Gasetti’s changes noted for Paramount State and Iowa venues. Listings include Stalag 17 and Woman’s World at Paramount. Three Hours To Kill and A Rule Is Waiting at Iowa. Weak and the Wicked and Return from the Sea at State. Caine Mutiny and shorts at Times. Gypsy Colt and House of Wax at Palace. Southwest Passage Jungle Man Eaters and more at Marion. Hellgate and Jungle at Drive In. Hold That Line I Was an American Spy Blue Grass of Kentucky Monster Maker at Twixt Town.
The New York Giants placed starting right guard Jack Stroud on injured reserve and signed backup tackle Russ Carroccio.
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