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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1973
Page
2
Jim Pech ran for three touchdowns as East Buchanan overwhelmed Ridgewood Colesburg to crest a seventh win in the Tri River Conference. Pech sparked the victory with scoring bursts while East Buchanan built a commanding lead.
Alburnett beat Springville 48 to 8 in a Friday Tri Rivers Conference game. Dennis Sones did not score for Springville, while Alburnett improved to 4-1 in league play and 4-1 overall. Springville slipped to 2-5 in conference play.
Center Point rolled up 411 yards total offense to rout unbeaten Tri River Conference rival Maquoketa Valley 99 to 14 in a Friday high school football game.
North Linn cruises to a 32 0 win as QB Brian Voss connects twice with Jim Light for two touchdowns in a River Conference game at home Friday. North Linn improves, while Central City Inn Tr River shows struggles in the loss.
Jobin Schlee carded a five under par 67 to take the lead in the Kaiser International Open Golf Tournament in Napa California. He described feeling super human after the round while recounting a tense finish and moments when nerves affected his breathing during the secure round.
Central high school dominated the Cai Invitational cross country meet at Bills Park. Grinnall’s Dave Toni led the field with a strong showing as teams and individuals fared for season totals.
The result highlights Martin leading North Tama with a strong showing in a troubled text. Contenders included Beanan Canrad, Dave Watdklla, and George Delperdang as top finishers. Open details note a one stroke lead by Be Aneed entering the final rounds, with Johnny Miller among participants and a long field contending for top honors.
Whitworth tours Whitworth Country Club with a par 36 front nine of 33 and a strong finish to lead the Ladies Golf Classic. Kathy Cornelius and Miss Higgins compete for early honors while Marilyn Senn and Kathy Abner chase fourth place as scores tighten on the opening day.
Starmont defeated UNI High 25 to 13 as the junior varsity and freshmen squads also faced Bettendorf in a chaotic card of results. The report blends late- season prep notes with scattered scores and player mentions, highlighting Starmont’s victory and mixed outcomes for Jefferson sophomores.
Montreal right hander Sinve Rents asked Friday to be traded to another team due to a salary hike dispute with the National League. The Montreals pitching staff this season faces upheaval as Renko seeks a move amid contract tensions.
Stanwood edged East Dubuque 45 to 29 to claim the Mid East lywn Conference title. Mike Burne ran for four touchdowns and 106 yards as the looping offense secured the victory.
Midland of Wyoming secured a 30-20 victory over Gla Pere Friday night in Mid-East Town conference play. Scott Snyder starred with two goals as OLIN-Scott Snyder tallied key plays to seal the win for Midland.
Davenport Iowa AP report states St Ambrose College aims to field a club football team next year. President Bill Covelwright said the program will be financed by a $1 assessment per student each semester.
Oakland second baseman Wick Green faced shifting roles as manager Dick Williams tested replacing him with pinch hitters and other players. Green, who played 133 games with a .262 average and 42 RBIs, criticized the experimental approach, saying it weakened the fielding and hitting balance.
A dense recap lists numerous college football results with scores for Mississippi Valley, Delaware, Iowa, Creston, Sigourney, West Central, and others. It names teams, players, and venues in a rapid-fire standings-style brief, with final tallies across dozens of matchups and regional colleges.
A fragmented report notes Little Hawks defeating Cub with a 42 to 21 score. Mentions JonAerry on offense and a key pass from Dang Piva. The text is garbled with multiple misread names and stray phrases, but implies a junior game recap with unclear locations and teams.
Postville wins its third straight game to secure a share of the league title. The team relies on strong defense and key yardage from standout players as they edge toward the season’s end.
Monte Rios Keota dominated Southana Cedar league foes for their seventh straight football victory. Ken Sumth delivered the key touchdown drive while Marvin Gass and Jay Raethke added scoring bursts. The romp put them ahead in the league chase with a strong finish and a large margin of victory.
BGM defeated Belle Plaine 29 to 20 on Friday in Cedar Conference play. Belle Plaine showed strong defense early but BGM pulled ahead in the second half to secure the win.
Sigourney Civic team edges Valley with a 25 22 final as Cornish shines on offense. Key plays and rally efforts mark a close Iowa Cedar conference clash on Friday night.
Fragmentary report records a single game at 427 Williamsburg with a win suggests a score line or result. Mentions Water piped Hutth South lows Codie confer and names Wile Wimsbiing but details are unreadable.
Houston routs Miami 30 to 7 in a night marked by strong offense and stout defense. Neblas Peiday led the passing and receiver corps while Mondlick and Hidjrerinat contributed key touchdowns in a dominant game.
Central erased a 28 to 12 deficit to defeat West Union North 212 and pull within a step of claiming the league title. Lyle Bushnotsky ran for yardage and sparked the comeback as Central edged ahead with a late scoring drive.
West Central football, led by Latery Kiernan and Al Mbreatt, powered a 20 to 6 victory over Payette. Maynard contributed a key scoring drive as West Central dominated Fayette seiuistles in a high‑impact league clash.
Sumner crushed Valley of Sigia 44 to 25 as star runner Steve Oberbraecking rushed for over 280 yards and six touchdowns. From Gary Lareen to Arrun Larsaty and Slater, Sumner's offense dominated while Valley struggled to gain traction in the Upper lows conference clash.
Regina defeated Benton 28 to 14 to improve their East Central Iowa Conference record to 1-4. REGINA standout Garry Van Horne led the effort, while Benton struggled to contain the Regina attack.
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