Wilson Dunks Riders In Muddy Hill Park Rivalry
Wilson Ramblers upset Roosevelt 24 6 on a muddy Hill Park gridiron, keeping alive hope for a city title tie. Bob Louvar with 64 and 54 yard TD runs and Harold Cooper 51 yard score led a dominant first half, while the Ramblers’ line controlled the line of scrimmage and stifled Roosevelt’s offense.
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Gus Schrader
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Roosevelt
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Ramblerbacks
Bob Louvar
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Marion Indians Triumph Over Manchester 14-0 Homecoming Victory
In front of 1,100 homecoming fans at Marion athletic field, the Marion Indians shut out Manchester 14-0. Rathje scored the opening TD and propelled Marion’s rushing attack before leaving with a leg injury, while Krog, Williams, and the line pushed for the decisive second quarter scores. Manchester threatened late but were stopped by Marion’s defense and special teams as the Indians preserved the win.
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Marion Indians
Manchester
Marion Athletic Field
Indians
Delaware County
Walt Kinch
Dave Rathje
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Rathje
Bob Williams
Dick Krog
Krog
Barrie Gable
Barns
Williams
Bob Hampton
Bill McGee
Ed Lewis
Franklin Hope For Title Dies On Wet Field
Iowa City High beats Franklin of Cedar Rapids 7 to 0 on a wet field in a Mississippi Valley conference game. Duane Davis scored the only touchdown. Larry Lemme added the extra point. Franklin’s title hopes fade as Iowa City’s defense and ground game dominate late.
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Cedar Rapids
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Davenport
Blue Devils
Franklin
Emil Klumpar
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Duane Davis
Larry Lemme
Thunderbolts
John Culver
Mickey Moore
Hawklets
Moore
James Redel
Scrappy Fayette Holds Maynard to 29-0 Victory
In an Upper Iowa conference game at Fayette Maynard was held to 29 points while Fayette totaled 0. Standout center Keith Shepard anchored the defense as penalties helped keep the game close with Maynard dominating on downs and a late Fayette air score sealing the win.
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Maynard
Iowa
Dale Fogle
Blue Devils
Keith Shepard
13 Year Old Football Player Dies of Injury
Boise Idaho reports Jerimiah O Rorke a 13 year old seventh grade student died from brain hemorrhage suffered during a school touch football game. Coroner Clyde Summers said the boy was sent home after the injury yesterday.
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Boise, Idaho
Jerimiah O’rorke
Clyde Summers
Iowa State Missouri Freshman Football Game Postponed
Ames AP reports the Iowa State versus Missouri freshman football game scheduled for Friday has been postponed due to wet grounds, delaying the matchup for players and fans awaiting kickoff.
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Ames
Iowa State
Missouri
Vinton Tops Belle Plaine in Homecoming Tilt 21 6
Vinton defeated Belle Plaine 21 to 6 in Belle Plaine's homecoming game. Roger Harrison and Don Dickson led Vinton with two first half scores apiece including runs from 25 and three yards and a four yard dash. Dickson added two extra points and Harrison one.
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Vinton
Roger Harrison
Don Dickson
Harrison
Dickson
Waite Onion
Les Felton Upsets Kid Gavilan In Detroit Ring
Lester Felton of Detroit scored a ten round decision to defeat Kid Gavilan of Cuba at Olympia Stadium before 13,187 fans. Felton’s upset victory ended Gavilan’s status as the top welterweight contender as referee Morrie Sherman ruled in favor of Felton.
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Kid Gavilan
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Olympia Stadium
Felton
Morrie Sherman
Celtics Acquire Gibson From Tri Cities
Boston adds Ward Gibson a 6 foot 5 inch forward known for rebounding. The Celtics purchased Gibson from the Tri Cities club and he weighs 200 pounds. Last season the Creighton alum scored 809 points in 63 games as the fourth highest scorer in the league. he will report Wednesday.
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Ward Gibson
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Tri-Cities
National Basketball Association
Creighton
Brooklyn Defeats Colfax 6-0 in Wet Field Thriller
Brooklyn edged Colfax 6-0 on a soggy Friday night. Carol Bunn connected with Max McIlrath for an early first quarter TD as Brooklyn seized the lead on a slick field.
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Sida Eae Tose
Melirath
Marengo Tops Tama 7-6 In South Iowa Cedar Clash
Marengo improved to face a league title bid after a 7-6 victory over Tama. Harold Wilkinson’s team scored first on a Jim Jacobs to Dick Hook 50 yard pass, with the same duo adding the winning extra point. Tama answered in the third quarter on Don Inman’s run from the six after a fumble recovery. Jacobs averaged eight yards per carry and blockers Ed Kaderavek Harlan Newkirk and Ronald Ogden stood out for Marengo.
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Dick Purcell
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Iowa
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Montezuma Defeats Toledo Raiders 13 0 in Rainy Homecoming
In Toledo Friday night Montezuma spoiled a rainy homecoming by defeating Toledo high 13 to 0. Carl Van Cleave scored on a 45 yard end run in the second quarter after surviving last year's unbeaten team. His fourth quarter quarterback smash set up the final tally as Terry yomry- added the extra point. The win ties Montezuma with Tama for the South IIewa Cedar league lead after Tama fell 7-6 to Marengo.
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Toledo Raiders
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van Cleave
Terry Yomry
Tama
Marengo
Al Sloan Blocks Punt Spark Westmar 8-6 Victory
In LeMars Iowa Westmar defeated Buena Vista 8-6 as Al Sloan of Alburnett blocked a punt in the final three minutes. The ball rolled out of the end zone for the safety and the game winning points in the homecoming contest.
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Buena Vista
Iowa
al Sloan
Alburnett
Central tops Penn 52 to 6 to share Iowa lead
Penla reports Central defeats Penn 52 to 6 to tie Simpson for first in the Iowa conference. Central earns its third league win as Penny scores a final period score while Central adds three touchdowns in the third period and a fourth in the fourth. Central tallies 17 first downs to seven.
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Simpson
Iowa
Penn
Penny
Indiana boxing results from Indianapolis card
Reported results show Sean ee defeated Troit Lester Felton by outpoint, with Fassel’s opponent outpointed as well. The card included Mavane stopping Reed in Indianapolis and Irish Bob Murphy scoring a win over Pirbob Bul-Beltz amid a busy Indiana venue lineup.
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Fassel
Ee Sereee
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Indianapolis
Ard Reed
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Bob Murphy
Tili T Pirbob
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Ancisco
Decorah tops Oelwein 7-0 in tight Iowa clash
Decorah high school outsmarted Oelwein 7-0 in a Northeast Iowa conference battle. Hamlet Peterson directed the offense with sharp passing while End Elwood Syverson made key catches and yardage as Decorah forced several Oelwein drives off balance.
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Decorah
Northeast Iowa
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Waverly
Huskie
Hamlet Peterson
Elwood Syverson
Roger Wagner
Bill Wilson
Dick Wait
Peterson
Temporary Injunction Sidelines Joe Williams
A federal district court issued a temporary restraining order preventing Joel Williams from playing pro football for the Washington Redskins. Judge Henry Schweinhaut acted after Richers-Roleague president Harry Seibold filed tampering charges, alleging Williams left the Richmond Rebels for more money with encouragement from George Preston Marshall and the Redskins.
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Washington Redskins
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Harry Seibold
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Rebels
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