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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1957
Page
12
The Hawks face a stern outlook as they pursue a historic unbeaten run, with several remaining games framed as tests. Comparisons to the 1956 schedule and prior seasons suggest mixed early progress and lingering challenges from stronger opponents.
Iowa's 21 7 win over Wisconsin sharpens Coach Forest Evashevski's squad as a top national contender. Don Horn's 35 yard TD run highlighted a rugged performance while Iowa's offense outpaced its rivals in play counts, raising questions about resilience without a Rose Bowl incentive.
Moline captured the Mississippi Valley conference cross country title by taking the top three places on Saturday. Bob Lindrmid won in 9 23.7 for 1.9 miles, followed by Ray Off and John Vershaw of Moline. Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Washington did not enter, Hast Moline took four of five.
The promising sophomore Tave led the field against entries from Dubuque and Davenport, securing a top spot in the competition. The event showcased strong performances from regional contenders and highlighted Tave as a rising talent.
The municipal golf course at Ellis Park is closed for the season. Parks Commissioner Gardner said workmen begin fertilizing parts of the course and have closed the rest rooms.
Dennis Packingham of Grant Wood held a slim edge in the Cedar Rapids football skills contest as the event entered its second week. His 1 627 total topped Roger Weede of McKinley by seven points and moved ahead Gary Wilson and Doug Dunlap in Saturday action. The contest moves to Hayes School Tuesday.
Marion and Tipton clash for the WMAC freshman sophomore football title at 7 p.m. Monday. Both teams are undefeated with Marion the western division winner and Tipton the eastern champion.
Iowa star Alex Karras sprained his left ankle in the first half of the 21 7 homecoming win over Wisconsin and finished the game on the bench. Coach Evashevski said Karras will likely miss time with a sprain while Frank Rigney filled in at left tackle and Iowa faced Northwestern with concerns over flu among players.
Ed Corrigan reports Illinois faces Michigan State after a 34 13 win over Minnesota. Coach Ray Eliot warns Spartans, ranked No 1, will seek revenge on homecoming in East Lansing as Rose Bowl hopes waver for Michigan State and Purdue. Oregon beats Washington State in Pacific Coast context.
Iowa State coach Jim Myers faces possible loss of star tailback Dwight Nichols after a 35 13 defeat by Missouri. Nichols may have wrist injury pending X rays as Cyclones struggle with blocking and turnover errors in preparation for Kansas State.
Iowa Hawkeyes leap to No. 2 in the International News Service football poll after a 21-7 win over Wisconsin. Oklahoma maintains first with 50 points, followed by Iowa 44 and Texas A&I 43. Michigan State drops from top ten after losing to Illinois 34-13. Knicks top Warriors 102-96 in NBA exhibition in Newark.
Philadelphia beat Cleveland 17 7 and Detroit upset Baltimore 27 3 to spark a chaotic race in the NFL. The Giants routed Pittsburgh 35 0, while San Francisco and Green Bay tied the Western lead with 24 14 wins as Chicago routed Washington 44 14.
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