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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1948

Page

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Ramblers Halt McKinley Rally for 13-7 Victory

Wilson fends off McKinley in a dramatic second half to win 13-7 at Hill Park. Don Stastny’s late pass fell short before Jerry Brown surged 70 yards for McKinley’s lone score, as LeRoy Miller added the extra point and the Ramblers held on amid a freezing gale.

Wilson McKinley Hill Park Intracity Ramblers Bears Northwest Don Stastny Stastny Jerry Brown Brown LeRoy Miller Don Gatto Doug Hamilton Bill Layton Joe Abodeely Bob Louvar LeVerne Dostal

Late Spartans Beat Luther 13-0 In Fourth-Quarter Rush

The Dubuque Spartans defeated Luther Norsemen 13-0 at Nustad field after two fast fourth-quarter scores. Miller and Roesler sparked a late drive, with Thompson catching a four-yard TD pass and Gantenbein recovering a fumble in the end zone for six. Luther’s defense held strong in a scoreless first half but was unable to halt Dubuque's late surge and two successful conversions.

The Gazette Decorah Dubuque Spartans Luther Norsemen Nustad Field Spartans Dubuque Miller Thompson Roesler Brown Luther Gantenbein Spartan Norsemen Bernatz Norseman Bredeson Ted Thompson Allen

Georgia Bulldogs Clinch 42 21 Victory Over Miami

The University of Georgia defeated the Miami Hurricanes 42 to 21 before 46 127 fans at the Orange Bowl in Florida. Johnny Rauch and Bob Walston connected on the majority of Georgia touchdowns and Rauch threw nine of 15 for 170 yards. The Bulldogs outgained Miami 232 to 99 in total yards and 198 aerial yards to 171.

Miami Fla University of Georgia Bulldogs University of Miami Hurricanes Florida Georgia Johnny Rauch Bob Walston Bulldogs Rauch

Incomplete College Grid Results From Various Conferences

Mixed set of scorelines across East South Midwest and West divisions. Notable results include Own Univ. defeating Fordham 35 to 0, Hillsdale crushing Taylor 78 to 12, and Emporia routing McPherson 58 to 0. Other games show Central 57 over Penn 0 and Nebraska Wesleyan 12 over Pes 0.

Boston New York Univ Lebanon Valley Moravian South Geers’ Ie Miami Fla Own Univ Fordham Midwest Detroitey Warne Mich Central Penn Debeese Lather Central Okla Northeastern Washburn St. Benedicts Hillsdale Taylor York Sterling Nebraska Wesleyan Pes Neb Iowa Central Rers Abe Maryville Rockhurst Missouri Valley Warrensbea Stockton Dana Southwest College of Ozarks Arkansas Coll West Sera Ad ES Eas Tata

Wellman Nips North English In Conference Thriller

A crowd of about 3,000 watched Wellman beat North English 24 to 20 to seize first place in the league. Don Swartzendruber sparked Wellman with a 98 yard kickoff return and a 3 yard touchdown, while Wellman and North English traded scores including a 57 yard run by Swartzendruber and an 80 yard burst by Green for the visitors.

North English Wellman Don Swartzendruber Eliman Swartzendruber Jim Patterson Jerry Harris Green Harris Ken Donahue Patter

Keota Rolls Past Williamsburg 38-0 Behind Norenburg Hat Trick

Keota blanked Williamsburg 38-0 as Stanley Norenburg scampered for three touchdowns covering 32 40 and 15 yards. Nowell Norenburg added two scores and Chambers tallied the remaining touchdown in a dominant home victory.

Keota Stanley Norenburg Williamsburg Norenburg Nowell Norenburg Chambers

Traer Falls to Cedar Falls 26-7 in Friday Night Loss

Cedar Falls defeated Traer 26 to 7 as Bennie Stringert scored twice and Bernard Nanke with Henry Anderson added a TD. Traer’s lone score came in the third period on a 25 yard pass from Rich Benely to Wayne Cherzeny.

TRAER Teachers High of Cedar Falls Rich Benely Wayne Cherzeny Bennie Strinert Bernard Nanke Henry Anderson

Vinton Tops Belle Plaine 7-0 for Second Win

Vinton high school under coach John Reed earned a second straight victory by defeating Belle Plaine 7-0. The winning score came in the final period when Roger Harrison raced 30 yards and kicked the extra point.

Vinton Vinton High School John Reed Belle Plaine South Iowa

Stranahan Leads US Into Mexican Amateur Semis

Frank Stranahan of Toledo Ohio the British amateur titleholder led five United States players into the quarterfinals of the Mexican amateur golf championship. He defeated Armando Danny 5 and 4 and Armando Rivera 7 and 6 to reach the semis alongside Edward Kringle Bobby Riegel Chuck Kocsis and Larry Dana Jr.

Mexico Frank Stranahan Toledo Ohio United States Stranahan Armando Danny Armando Rivera U. S Edward Kringle Great Neck N. Y Bobby Riegel Houston Texas Chuck Kocsis Detroit Mich Larry Dana, Jr Bradford

Youel Fails To Report To Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions say former Iowa player Jim Youel did not report to the team as required after being acquired from Boston on waivers. He was expected to join by Friday but did not appear for practice.

Jim Youel Lions Detroit Jim Youel Iowa Detroit Lions Boston

Franklin High Hosts Dubuque in Valley Conference Tilt

Franklin high school hosts Dubuque at 7 45 tonight at Hill Park in a Mississippi Valley conference game. The tilt is a Dads day event for the Thunderbolts who held a pep rally with parents on Friday night at the school grounds.

Franklin High School Dubuque Hill Park Thunderbolts

Iowa City over Clinton 27 to 0 in Valley Battle

Iowa City High uses a shutout defense to defeat Clinton 27-0 in a Mississippi Valley conference clash. Gene Hettrick scores twice including a 14 yard TD reception from Jerry Hettrick tallies. Jerry Anderson passes to Hettrick for the final score.

Iowa City Clinton Ste Tn Hettrick Oak Williams Shain

Polio Forcing South Dakota High School Football Cancellations

Polio and mumps outbreaks forced cancellation of many South Dakota football games. The Eastern Conference canceled all but six remaining contests amid fears more suspensions could follow next week. Dr William Hammon of UC and NFIP epidemiology consultant said the outbreak has peaked in the state.

Sioux Falls S. D South Dakota William Hammon University of California National Foundation For

Detroit Downs Wayne 13-0 in late scoring rally

Detroit University defeated Wayne 13-0 before 24,321 fans as the Titans broke a 0-0 deadlock with 9 minutes left. Halfback Jack Kurkowski capped a 73-yard drive with a five-yard TD run, and Jack O Leary added a 20-yard interception return for the final score. Ed Mencotti added the extra point.

Detroit Wayne University of Detroit Jack Kurkowski Jack O’leary Ed Mencotti

Gonzales and Parker eliminated at Pan American tennis

In Mexico City the American semifinalists Gonzales and Parker fell. Sturgess beat Gonzales 11-9 6-0 6-4 as Drobny defeated Parker in five sets 8-10 2-6 11-9 6-3 6-4. Pastall lost to Summers 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the women’s singles.

Mexico City Dick Gonzales Frank Parker South Parker Helen Pastall Los Angeles South Africa Sheila Summers

Tribe Vice-President In Good Condition After Brain Operation

Harry Grabiner, vice-president of the World Champion Cleveland Indians, is in good condition in Chicago after brain surgery to remove a brain tumor. The 57 year old executive previously served with the Chicago White Sox and faced a post operative crisis expected to pass around 10 a.m.

Chicago INS Harry Grabiner Cleveland Indians Grabiner Chicago White Sox

West Union Defeats Elkader 13-7 In Homecoming

West Union, now 13-7, beat Elkader 13-7 with both touchdowns in the third period on passes. A 25-yard pass from Jack Schatz to Bob Johnston and a 35-yard toss from Tim Cline to Don Ulring set up scores, with Ulring converting. Elkader's Paul Schneider scored in the fourth and converted. Homecoming crowned Dale Halberson and JoAnn Humphrey.

the Gazette West Union Elkader Postville Jack Schatz Bob Johnston Tim Cline Don Ulring Alring Paul Schneider Dale Halberson JoAnn Humphrey Jeannon Ing Cline

Postville rolls to seventh straight with 46 0 win over Waukon

Postville dominates Waukon 46 to 0 to extend season win streak to seven and push scoring margin to 237 0. The victory clinches at least a share of the Upper Iowa conference title with Maynard next week possibly tying West Union. Junior stars Mork Gunderson and Schultz key with Mork scoring twice and Meyer adding a 40 yard reverse.

Postville Waukon Upper Iowa Maynard West Union Jack Schultz Jack Meyer Gene Rima Tennis Mork Dean Gunderson Roger Christofferson Wayne McNally Mork Gunderson June Schroeder Joan Christofferson Waukon Weed

Maynard Triumphs 7-6 Over Fayette On Homecoming

Dean Iverson kicked the decisive extra point for Maynard in a 7-6 homecoming win over Fayette. A Franks to Bill Bright pass set up Fayette’s second quarter touchdown by Bright, and George Baker closed the game with a one yard TD for Maynard.

Maynard Dean Iverson Fayette Franks Bill Bright Bright George Baker Fayette Maynard Sco Baker Iverson

Grundy Center Edges Sumner In Defensive Finish

Grundy Center held off two Sumner threats in the final minutes to win 18 to 13 on Friday night. Sumner reached the 11 yard line before fumbling, then on the 14 as time expired. Don Lawton of Sumner returned a Grundy Center lateral 70 yards for a touchdown and Don Borcherding added a 45-yard interception TD for Sumner.

Grundy Grundy Center High School Sumner Don Lawton Don Borcherding

Hawkeye Calmar clash ends Hawkeye season 1 5

Hawkeye Calmar high school dominated to a 47-6 victory. Harvey Hillesland scored three Calmar touchdowns including an 80 yard run. Ronald Mondry added a 70 yard score and a plunge. Hawkeye ends with 1-5 after quarterback Don Schultz suffered a head injury and was hospitalized.

Hawkeye Calmar High School Harvey Hillesland Calmar Ronald Mondry Don Schultz West Union

Pomona College Upsets Loyola Los Angeles 34 32

Pomona College defeated Loyola of Los Angeles 34 to 32 in a touchdown-filled football game at Gilmore Stadium before 6,859 fans Friday night.

Los Angeles INS Pomona College Loyola of Los Angeles Gilmore Stadium

Prep Scores Across Iowa Conferences

A fragmented score roundup lists多 district results from the Wamac and East Iowa Hawkeye leagues with many misread town names. Notable tallies include Marion 49 over Manchester 0, Postville 46 over Waukon 0, Montezuma 45 over Toledo 6, and Brighton 55 over Kalona with other scores scattered across towns such as Clinton Davenport Ottumwa and Fort Dodge.

Mississippi Valley Wilson McKinley Iowa City Clinton Davenport East Waterloo Wamac Vinton Belle Plaine Marion Manchester Oelwein Independence Tipton Maanoketa Maquoketa Monticello South Iowa Cedar Tama Marengo Montezuma Toledo Sigourney Brooklyn Upper Iowa West Union Elkader Grandy Center Sumner Postville Waukon Maynard Fayette Wellman North English Brighton Kalona Keota Williamebare West Chester Rich East Iowa Hawkeye Sere Onaries City Cresco Now Heaneten Ee ME Fort Dodgemasten Ottumwa M Ida Gre

Pro Grid War Flares Anew

New York based report notes the NFL and the AAFC have abandoned hopes of a merger and prepare for a long conflict. Alexis Thompson of the Philadelphia Eagles ends his push for a mutual draft plan, blaming Dan Topping for the failure. Paul Brown, Browns coach, hints at a possible college coaching move despite his contract.

Tim Moriarty New York National Football League All- America Conference Alexis Thompson National League Philadelphia Eagles A.A.F.C Thompson Dan Topping New York Yankees

Iowa Teachers Top North Dakota in North Central Showdown

Iowa Teachers defeated North Dakota 26 to 14 to seize the lead in the North Central conference with three wins and no losses. De Van scored on a 50 yard run and Miller added a TD as guides, while Silovich and Foss exchanged drives for the Sioux.

Grand Forks N. D Iowa Teachers University of North Dakota Sioux Paul de van Iowans Goodwin Miller Joe Silovich de van Weed Teachers Silovich Foss Obie North Dakota Torgerson von Ruden Larson Stone Vienas Juelkenging Bilovich Huber Preston Heising Elsh Ae Myers Swe E—Weed Pe McDermott Morrison Oegren Realan Moehlenbrock Jenson Brown Wissler C—Grant Pee van. Skain Byrnes Fisher Cacek Wit Devan Lee Uns Wno Goodvin Silovi

Vikings extend win streak with 34-6 victory

The Missouri Valley Vikings defeated Central Missouri State 34-6 before about 5,000 homecoming fans in Marshall Missouri, marking the team’s 37th straight win under coach Volney Ashford.

Marshall Missouri Valley Vikings Volney Ashford Central Missouri State Warrensburg

Marion Indians Rout Manchester 49-0 in Wamac Clash

Marion Indians remain unbeaten with a 49 to 0 victory over Manchester on the Manhawks field. Halfback Ken Otting scored four times including a 70 yard run and a 39 yard sprint. Ratliff and Williams connected for key TDs as Marion improves to seven straight wins and stays close in the conference race.

Larry Tanner Manchester Marion Indians Manhawks Tipton Ken Otting Jack Ratliff Bill Fisher Ratliff Otting Bob Williams Williams Chet ‘Hatch Fisher Hatch Dave Rathje Dick Krog Rathje George Palmer Barney McGowan Don Neal

Tipton Rout Anamosa 26–0 in Friday Night Clash

Tipton dominated every quarter to beat Anamosa 26 to 0 Friday night. Hilbert Ford starred with two plunges and two extra points while Manyard Hamilton threw two TD passes to Roger Khotzke and Jim Williams, with Williams adding another scoring run.

Anamosa Tipton Hilbert Ford Manyard Hamilton Heaves Roger Khotzke Jim Williams Williams Ruchotzke Ford

Monticello Falls to Maquoketa 14-6 in Wamac Clash

Monticello led 6-0 at halftime before Maquoketa rallied to win 14-6 in a Wamac conference game. Schneider scored Monticello’s lone TD on a second quarter pass from Dreivelbas.

Monticello Maquoketa Schneider Monti Dreivelbas

Elgin Nips Arlington 12-6 to Finish Football Season

Elgin high school defeated Arlington 12-6 to cap its season with four wins in seven starts. Bob Hanson connected with Don Friese for two 25 yard touchdowns, one in the first quarter and another in the fourth, highlighting the victory.

the Gazette ELGIN Elgin High School Arlington Bob Hanson Don Friese

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Ramblers Stall McKinley Gus Schrader Dick Cilek Rambler John Hlavacek Bill Fitch Bill Grow Louvar Grow Paul Jerabek Jerabek Fulton Tse Chuck Ful Bill Webster Fitch Jack Fulton Bob Cooper Lloyd Oliver Geakes Samilton Pospistark Loeffler Cooper, Matter Charipar Pulton Aati Geiresten Guaee Hanenien Landry Loveilett Cee Ee Abodeeig Pb—Brown Webster Hall J. Fulton Millerais Harold Ot Cedar Parks Paul Scott Mr. Jack Ards Price Herzog Kiburz Tuttle Hill McIntyre Kissell Bowe Purcells Kumacher Roesier Tema Wenden Halvorson Bergsrud Nomeland Andersen Hiermstad Storvick D. Stor Graven Grah Dubu Luther Eeenne Wenees Hicks Georgia Powers Eee Traer Falls C. Falls Stringert Deee Anderson Oehler Traer Pepe Cherzeny Franklin-Dubuque Polio Puts Ltd S. Dakota Gonzales Tribe L Elkader W. Union Sophdoue Sarees Meyer Opiinis Tenchdown Tou Ultz Eins Grundy Center Sumner Seorias Lawtow Nner Merlin Geocen Grundy Dirks Stevens Hillesiane Mondry Albertson Slebiska Hillerford Albeones Donmererawkeye Lauer Loyola Philadelphia Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Cleveland University of California At University of Southern California N. Dakota Towa E—Fisher King Olmstead Ley T—Yauslin Kelso Palmer R. Jeffrey J. Jeffrey Abernathy Jellisy Unr C—Murdoch Hintz Wheeler Qb—Ratliff Gable Baez Hb—Otting Krog McGowan Merritt Rathie Domer E—Dunnuck Nagel Robins R. Neal Willis Rayburn Adix Woock Patton McGee Puller Dawson Worm C—Crawford Retz D. Neal Malven Ore Lewis Barker Hitchcock Opathie Sam C Cedar Rapids Wayne Cedar Rapids C. A Burbridge Greeley Mar. Man Sete Monticello Falls Arlington Falls
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