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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1957
Page
9
Jefferson High, ranked third in state polls, brackets a stiff test as Davenport Davenport hosts the J-Hawks in a battle that hinges on ball control and penalties. East enters off a fragile start but shows resilience with standout players Hidinger and Haosman leading the backfield and line play. The game shapes as a pivotal early-season indicator for both programs.
Coe football shows 1,610 rushing yards in five games while opponents total 1,176, giving Coe a 127-yard per game edge. Stonebarger leads with 466 yards total offense in five games, including 20 rushing yards and 340 receiving yards plus three touchdowns. The Kohawks aim to continue their productivity as they face Knox next.
Lincoln Neb. officials will meet Sunday to determine how many of the eight teams can operate in the Western League next season, weighing travel expenses and other costs for the league. The gathering aims to set participation and financial terms for the upcoming campaign.
ISC's Harden joined fullback Hob Harden in pads as Iowa State prepared for cutting drills after missing two games with a shoulder separation. Gale Gibson remained hospitalized, while Dwight Nichols, sidelined by illness, was released from the hospital but played against Missouri. injuries and a hand issue were noted.
Belle Plaine travels to Sigourney Friday as coach Ron Schirm restarts the season after a two week flu outbreak. The Plainsmen, hit hard in the South Iowa Cedar conference, face several out regulars and a young backfield. Despite disruptions, Belle Plaine shows gradual improvement and hopes to rebound with key linemen Gage England and Don Morrow returning to form.
Franklin shows rapid football improvement after year one. Belle Plaine loses a jetterman before the season. Standout guard Larry Tubagh moved to Colorado. Belle Plaine roster includes Sealars David Rik Jack Firp Geary afilion and others. fresh from field calls and players listed with numerous names.
Evashevski noted his team played its best game despite missing two top tackles and praised the defense for holding on to the ball. Ara Parsethian of Northwestern criticized a 15 yard penalty, saying it killed a drive. Milt Gruhn of Wisconsin called the Huskers stronger than last year and lauded their defense and improving offense.
New York UPI reports that 43 major college teams remain unbeaten at the season halfway point. Only Duke, Minnesota, Texas A and M, Oklahoma, Dartmouth, Auburn and Notre Dame show losses or ties as Oklahoma pursues a 44 game winning streak.
Evansville plans to bid for an AA Southern Association franchise after the season ends. Mayor Vance Hartke and Evansville Baseball Club president Paul Bondar Ham would present the city’s facilities and capability to support a team at the directors meeting in Memphis. No formal offer has been made yet.
The Iowa squad lists Karras with a sprained ankle and uncertain return for Northwestern while Novera hampered by a hip injury and Duncan with a stiff back. The team plans a home workout Friday then travel by plane to Chicago for a Saturday game in Evanston at 12 34 Iowa time.
Northwestern shows improvement in its injury list as tackle Gene Gossage and guard Chuck Jerasa, who missed the Michigan game, are expected to be ready for the Iowa matchup. Gossage returned from a bruised shoulder while Jerasa had been hospitalized with flu.
Marion Sophomores win the Wamac conference title with a 12-8 comeback over Tipton. Terry Conklin scores both Marion touchdowns, including a two yard winner after a Tipton fumble. Tipton had led early, first on Mikel Rodemeyer’s three yard run.
Des Moines reports United Press top ten high school football poll with Davenport Jefferson belting Cedar Rapids Jefferson 40 0 to stay atop. Armen remains second with no game last week. Watertown East shows improved offense in a 3 0 win over Mason City. Maquoketa, a smaller program, shut out Manchester 32 0 to surge into ninth. Burlington, once a top team, drops out after an upset loss dropping from eighth to just outside the top twenty.
The Iowa Conservation Commission lists stocked Northeast Iowa trout streams for week ending Oct. 12 and again for week ending Oct. 19. ALBAMAKEE County and CLAYTON County show rainbow and brown trout entries, including Bear Creek and Trout River Stream, with numbers like 400 rainbow and 425 rainbow noted. Names of streams and counties appear alongside stocking figures.
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