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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1957

Page

2

Tama Rocks Marengo. Tamahawks Run Past Underdogs 26-13

In a South Iowa Cedar Conference clash, Tama's ground attack rolled for 314 yards led by Bill Loftus who ran 228 yards and scored twice, including a 58 yard start and a 75 yard clincher. Marengo, coming off five straight wins, tallied early but could not answer in the second half. Bob Kurth scored both Marengo TDs as Tama's defense held to 148 rushing yards and 111 passing. Larry Wanding starred defensively for Marengo.

Gazette Mareno Tama Marengo Tamahawks Bill “Butch” Loftus Loftus Tama Flyer Ernie Mauskemo Tom Videtich Kurth Tama Marengo Bob Kurth Chuck Sanders

Sumner Dominates Elkader 72-7 in Friday Night Win

Sumner roared past Elkader 72 to 7 as Dennis Niewoehner threw six touchdown passes and Rich Haupt and Gene Knoploh each caught three. Haupt gained 31, 23 and 35 yards with Behrens adding a 32-yard scoring strike to end the scoring spree. Elkader’s lone score was a 15-yard pass to Woods. Sumner led 13-7 after one, 36-7 at halftime, and 52-7 entering the final quarter, then tacked on two more TDs in the second half.

Supace Elk Gop Fambles Sccceie UD Ilen Umner Vos de HE Oalkader Aes Sumner Knopleh Ruegnitz Ruexnuts the Gazette Elkader Dennis Niewoehner Rich Haupt Gene Knoploh Niewoehner Haupt Knoploh Bock Behrens Woods Petz Gary Lipsuis Raider Martin Bare

Postville Sails to 28-0 Victory Over West Union

Special to The Gazette Postville’s defense stifled West Union to minus 10 rushing yards and no completed passes as Postville cruised 28-0. Bob Berns scored twice on 7 and 32 yard runs, Fred Heins added a 4 yard TD, and Dennis Eder found Don Marsh for a 24 yard score in Q4. Heins suffered a broken collarbone and is likely out for the season.

the Gazette Postville West Union Pirate Bob Berns Fred Heins Dennis Eder Don Marsh Heins Stveneeose W. Union Berns Don Mnis

Waukon Routs Monona to Stay Unbeaten at 26-0

Evans scored twice for Waukon in a 26-0 victory over Monona on Friday night. He added a 12 yard rushing TD and a 42 yard reception from Burt Bigelow. Jenkins and Ingels also scored on 12 and six yard runs.

the Gazette Waukon Evans Monona Burt Bigelow Jenkins Ingels

Missouri Freshmen Blank Cyclones 8-0 in Ames

Missouri freshman football team led by Left Halfback Bill Richardson stopped Iowa State twice in the pay zone and won 8-0. A safety by Guard Bill Wegener produced the Tigers’ first points after halftime, then Bill Richardson sprinted 17 yards for the final score in the fourth quarter after a 54 yard drive.

Ames Missouri Bill Richardson Iowa State Cyclones Tigers Bill Wegener Chuck Lamson Richardson

Shirley Temple Returns at 29 On Parade

Sunday Parade highlights Shirley Temple reunion after years away from offers. C. R. seniors feature on the Senior Men's Bureau of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce with Bruce Fishwild as writer. Includes photos of Tony Pleune and Hugh Orchard among others.

Shirley Temple Shirley C. R Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Bruce Fishwild Gazette Star Tony Pleune Hugh Orchard Parade Cedar Rapids

Williamsburg Trips Kalona in Makeshift Conference Battle

Williamsburg edges Kalona 21-7 in a delayed Friday night game in the Ke-Wash conference. Duane Petziger scored a rushing TD and threw two more passes for touchdowns to Lipsuis and Bare, while Kalona added a third quarter rushing TD by Tom Hofer.

Gazette Kalona Williamsburg Duane Petz Raider Tom Hofer Quartersilliamsbure Alona Pett Lipsuts Pets Spratt Hofer

Jefferson Football Sputters After Close Second Half

Jefferson faltered as an illegal receiver downfield halted a drive in the second quarter. The next march covered 52 yards before a jarring tackle caused Bean to fumble at the Davenport 12. A third drive died at the 23 due to two incomplete passes after Bean to Navy had produced 31 and 18 yard gains.

Lenort Jefferson Bean Davenport Navy Jim K Teen Haberie Steve Pohor Ky Pom’ Covington Don West Frank ‘Popelka Dave Gray Ernst Karl Schade Larry Goodenough Dick Coates Black Kepler Poe Art Dave Peterson Dave OB Care Sean John Zamarino Bob PeppeBcrody Hay Puck Oaves Lorenzen Bob Hargerman Jim Nzen Jerry Straw Don Lewis Steve Manow Stanley Altman Bill Baker Bob J Murphy Foe Haca Brm Ntaere Jack Groves Waltrab Gary Gardner Scott Berry Glenn Tom Kenyon Dick Goflan Hayercampry Miller Ralph Walters Campbell Bob Hamilton Antes’ Pao George Smith

West Virginia Frolics Rolls Past George Washington 34-14

West Virginia bounced five backs for four touchdowns in a 34-14 win at George Washington. Ray Peterson opened with a 65 yard TD run and Mike Sommer added a 71 yard score after Summers dashed 1 yard. The Mountaineers extended their Southern Conference win streak to 23. In other action, the U S beat Peru 75-37 in the Women's World basketball opening round in Rio de Janeiro.

Washington West Virginia George Washington Colonials Griffith Starm Mountaineers Ray Peterson Mike Sommer Selene Renee Sommer Ep—Claype U.S Rio DE Janeiro United States Peru

Calhoun Pummels Castellani. Eyes Basilio Title Shot

Rory Calhoun dominated Rocky Castellani over ten rounds at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. Promoter Frank Bachman, citing elimination of rivals like Fullmer Giardello and Homez, pressed for a title bout with Carmen Basilio if Sugar Ray Robinson quits or returns. Calhoun won 9-1 on two cards and 9-1-1 on a third. Castellani showed little offense in a one-sided contest.

New York Frank Bachman Rory Calhoun Carmen Basilio Gene Fullmer Joey Giardello Charley Homez Rory Bachman Rocky Castellani Madison Square Garden Sugar Ray Robinson Basilio Castellani Bobo Olson Robinson White Plains N.Y Harry Kessler Kessler Harold Barnes Calhoun Tony Castellano

Rogers Sparks 27 0 Victory as North English Tops Wellman

Lonnie Rogers scored three touchdowns and added all three extra points to power North English past Wellman 27-0 Friday night. Bill Grove opened scoring with a 65 yard punt return. a 75 yard punt return was wiped out by a penalty. The Bears extended their Wash conference win streak to five straight.

Welman Lonnie Rogers Wellman Bears Rogers Bill Grove Grove Wellman English

Packers pick up fullback Frank Purnell on waivers

Green Bay Wisconsin Alcorn A M fullback Frank Purnell six two 230 pounds was added by the Packers on waivers Saturday confirming his college career at Alcorn A M Mississippi and joining the team in Milwaukee area.

Green Bay Wis Frank Purnell Alcorn A & M Miss Teen Bay Packers

East Iowa Hawkeye Scoreboard Folio

East Iowa Hawkeye and surrounding games recap with scattered scores from Lincoln to Davenport. Notable mentions include Washington, Moline, Clinton, Dubuque, Solon, Osage, Waverly, Fairfield, Cedar Rapids, and Monticello as each team posted varied results. Several city matchups, conference notes, and college football links appear amid the fragmented listing of final scores and upcoming games.

Dubuque and Clinton Bid For Three-I League Franchise

Dubuque and Clinton seek permission from the Midwest league to study joining the Class B Three-I for 1958. A Sunday meeting in Decatur will discuss the bid as Clinton may partner with Dubuque to move from Midwest to Three-I. Green Bay and Appleton explore bringing pro baseball to Wisconsin cities. Totten met with regional reps and weighs adding Rochester, Austin, Waterloo and Neemah Menasha for 1958.

Dubuque Decatur Clinton Midwest Cedar Rapids Davenport Burlington Green Bay Wis Hal Totten Appleton Totten Wisconsin Neemah-Menasha Kaukauna Kimberly Keokuk Evansville Peoria Rochester Austin Minn Waiterloo

Long Putt Wins Metropolitan PGA Title at Kiamesha Lake

Doug Ford, 1957 Masters champion, sank an 80-foot putt on the 18th hole to win the Metropolitan PGA title at Kiamesha Lake NY by one stroke over Bill Collins and Al Peminelli. Ford posted three 70s in the 54-hole event on the Concord International club course.

Kiamesha Lake N.Y Doug Ford Bill Collins al Peminelli Ford iConcord International Club

Ballroom Direct from Chicago for Your Eve

Advertising teaser for a Saturday November 19 dance event featuring Kouba's chemists from Chicago. Includes contact number EM 4-1703-9200 for reservations.

Chicago

Snead fires 66 to thrill Japanese golf fans

Sam Snead and Jimmy Demaret delighted Kasumigaseki Country Club fans in Tokyo as Snead shot a 6 under par 66 in his first tour appearance there. The White Sulphur Springs star drew cheers while partnering with Demaret as Canada Cup matches loom next week.

Tokyo Sam Snead Kasumigaseki Jimmy Demaret White Sulphur Springs W. Va

Snead wild as he nets seven birdies on Tokyo course

The American pro Snead fired seven birdies during a whirlwind tour on the outskirts of Tokyo drawing crowds of Japanese golfers and Canada Cup players who paused their rounds to watch.

Tokyo Paris Snead

Filipino Ursua To Fight Kingpetch For Orient Flyweight Title

Stockton report says Dommy Ursua has signed to meet Pone Kingpetch of Thailand for the Orient flyweight championship in Manila on November 16. The bout adds another chapter to the rising attention on regional title fights in Asia.

Stockton Calif Dommy Ursua Pone. Kingpetch Thailand Manila

Poland favored in World Cup soccer vs weakened Russia

Warsaw reports Poland is a solid favorite over a flu weakened Russian team in a world cup match at Chortov stadium with the crowd near 100,000 capacity. Nearly half a million Poles have tried to buy tickets.

Warsaw Poland Chortov Stadium

Saturday Theater Showtimes Across Paramount and Nearby Theaters

Listing theater times for Paramount State Palace Marion and Drive-In venues. Titles include No Down Payment Interlude Joe Dakota Black Patch Johnny Trouble Pride and the Passion shorts Young Guns Will Success Spoil Rock Hudson Gun Glory Hot Rod Rumble Brass Legend Gun the Man Over-Exposed Curacu Beast of the Amazon The Queen Bee Men in War with multiple daily showings and intervals.

Paramount Iowa Joe Dakota Johnny Trouble Palace Young Guns Sucess Rock Hudson Marion Gun C. R

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