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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1948

Page

9

Ramblers Hold Off McKinley Rally for 13-7 Victory

Wilson withstands a late McKinley surge to win 13-7 at Hill Park in a hard-fought intracity battle. Don Stastny’s pass set up Jerry Brown’s 70-yard run for the Bears’ lone score, while Chuck Fulton and LeRoy Miller helped McKinley threaten late as Wilson denied the comeback.

Gus Schrader Wilson McKinley Hill Park Intracity Ramblers Xirzsenrmmnencsaeoma Bears Don Stastny Stastny Jerry Brown E—O Fulton Berner Chukas Zumr T—Hoamilton Paspist Moore Holoc Gatto G—Cortez Hernandez Landry Lovelett Abraham C—Jerabek Quo—Wali Miller He—Stastny Grow LeClerc Abodeely Fer Brown Webster McKinley Do J. Fulton Hlavacek Iowa Harold Stil Cedar Aids Paul Scott Mt. Vernon Headinesman Gene Carson Cedar Rapids

Late Spartans Triumph In 13 0 Rally Over Luther Norsemen

In Decorah Friday night the Dubuque Spartans defeated Luther Norsemen 13 to 0 at Nustad field. Dubuque drove for a late fourth quarter score on a Miller to Thompson pass, with other scoring plays including a fumble recovery in the end zone by Gantenbein and a Brown conversion. Luther managed no first half points and finished with two yards rushing while Miller shouldered most of the Spartans’ offense. Bernatz of Luther intercepted a pass and returned it 60 yards, narrowly preventing a touchdown.

Bob Cooper McKinley Wilson Fulton Louvar Lloyd Oliver Bill Layton Joe Abodeely Hill Park Doug Hamilton Bob Louvar LeVerne Dostal Bears 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 dominate Miami in Orange Bowl rout

Georgia powered past Miami 42-21 before a record Florida crowd of 46,127. The Johnny Rauch Bob Walston duo connected on nine of 15 passes for 170 yards setting up most TDs. Georgia gained 232 rushing yards to Miami's 99 and out threw 198 air yards to 171.

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

Weekend Grid Results Show Wide Scoring Across Teams

Friday results feature Boston University 28 New York University 17 while numerous colleges post strong totals including South Georgia 42 Miami Florida 21 and Washburn 53 Benedictine 0. Other scores include North Dakota 26 Iowa Teachers 14 Central Oklahoma 19 Northeastern Oklahoma 12 and Ottawa Kansas 47.

Boston Univ New York Univ Lebanon Valley Moravian South Georgia Miami Fla Georgetown Unive Ad Peahire Midwest Tetroit Wayne Midh Central Penn C. Dubuane Luther Va. Bethany Kan College Emporia Iowa Teachers North Dakota Central Okla Northeastern Okla Washburn Fort Wagestate Vernae Okla N. W. Okla Austin

Wellman Edges North English In Big Crowd Showdown

In front of about 3,000 fans at North English Wellman outlasted North English 24 to 20 to seize first place in the conference. Don Swartzendruber starred with three touchdowns including a 98‑yard run sealing the win, as Green and Harris tallied for North English. Swartzendruber's early and third-quarter runs, plus a pivotal turnover, tipped the balance in a hard-fought Western conference clash.

North English Wellman Don Swartzendruber Swartzendruber Dave Green Jim Patterson Jerry Harris Green Harris Ken Donahue Rolman English

Keota Rolls Over Williamsburg 38-0 in Friday Night Victory

Keota defeated Williamsburg 38-0 as Stanley Norenburg scored three rushing touchdowns covering 32 40 and 15 yards. Nowell Norenburg added two scores and Chambers one as Keota dominant on offense.

Keota Stanley Norenburg Williamsburg Norenburg Wegt Nowell Norenburg Chambers

Traer Falls to Cedar Falls 26 7 in Friday loss

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

TRAER Teachersleigh Cedar Falls Rich Benely Wayne Cherzeny Bennie Strinert Bernard, Nanke Henry Anderson Cedar Palls Tract

Detroit Strikes Late To Stop Wayne 13-0

Detroit University of Detroit defeated Wayne 13-0 in a late scoring burst after a tight 51 minutes. Leon Ett points and a late Jack O Leary interception return for a TD. Kurkowski powered a 73 yard march to set the first score amid 24 321 fans in Cedar Falls.

Detroit Wayne Cedar Falls University of Detroit Leon Oeler Nanke Andett Jice Raer Cherzeny Jack Kurkowski

Franklin Hosts Dubuque In Valley Conference Showdown

Franklin high school welcomes Dubuque for a Mississippi Valley clash at 7 45 tonight at Hill Park. The Thunderbolts host a Dad s day game with a pep rally on Friday night on school grounds.

Franklin-Dubuque Franklin High School Dubuque Hill Park Thunderbolts

Iowa City Tops Clinton 27 to 0 in Valley Battle

Iowa City Little Hawks roll past Clinton 27-0 to stay in Mississippi Valley conference race. Gene Hettrick scores twice, including the opening TD on a Dick Doran pass. Hettrick also has a 14 yard TD catch from Jerry Hettrick. Clinton’s defense allows no scoring threats.

Iowa City Clinton Hettrick Snook Williams Shain

Polio Puts South Dakota High School Football on Hold

Polio and mumps forced cancellation of many South Dakota high school football games. The Eastern conference canceled all but six remaining games as officials warned of possible more suspensions next week. Dr Hammon said the outbreak had passed its peak.

Sioux Falls Ls. D South Dakota William Hammon University of California National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis

Vinton Earns Second Straight Victory 7-0 Over Belle Plaine

Vinton high school, under coach John Reed, posted its second win of the season by defeating Belle Plaine 7-0. The decisive score came in the final period as Roger Harrison sprinted 30 yards for the touchdown and added the extra point. Belle Plaine belongs to the South Iowa Cedar league, while Vinton competes in the Wamac conference.

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 beat Armando Danny five and four and Armando Rivera seven and six. Other U S survivors were Edward Kringle Bobby Riegel Chuck Kocsis and Larry Dana Jr all named with their home cities.

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

Youel Fails To Join Lions After Waiver Move

DETROIT AP Jim Youel former Iowa player failed to report to the Detroit Lions as scheduled after the team claimed him off waivers from Boston He was due to report Friday and the roster status remains unclear pending further word from the club.

Jim Youel Lions Detroit Jim Youel Iowa Detroit Lions Boston

Gonzales and Parker Lose in Pan-American

In Mexico City Dick Gonzales and Frank Parker, the lone American semifinalists, were ousted. Eric Sturgess defeated Gonzales in straight sets, while Jaroslav Drobny conquered Parker in five sets to reach the final. Helen Pastall of Los Angeles also fell to Sheila Summers of South Africa in three tight sets.

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

Chicago report states Harry Grabiner vice-president of the World Champion Cleveland Indians is in good condition following brain surgery in Chicago. The 57 year old executive faced a post operation crisis expected to pass around 10 a.m. Grabiner, who previously held a similar post with the Chicago White Sox, underwent surgery Friday to remove a brain tumor.

Chicago INS Harry Grabiner Cleveland Indians Grabiner Chicago White Sox

Elkader 13 7 Loss at West Union Homecoming Night

West Union defeated Elkader 13 7 on homecoming night as two third quarter touchdowns through passes from Schatz to Johnston and Cline to Ulring paved the way. Elkader answered with a Schneider 15 yard TD in the fourth, but could not overcome the deficit amid homecoming festivities. Postville crushed Waukon 46 0 to stay undefeated and clinch at least a share of the Upper Iowa title while Maynard edged Fayette 7 6 in homecoming action.

West Union El‘kader Postville Elkader Jack Schatz Bob Johnston Tim Cline Don Ulring Alring Paul Schneider Dale Halberson JoAnn Humphrey Johnston Cline Schneider Waukon Upper Iowa Maynard Jack Schultz Jack Meyer Gene Rima Tennis Mork Dean Gunderson Roger Christofferson Wayne McNally Mork Gunderson June Schroeder Tennis Mark Joan Christofferson Festville See Tosehdoee Jones Seprine Meyer Schultz Er Polnis Meg

Grundy Center Edges Sumner In Football Thriller

Grundy Center held off two late Sumner threats to win 18-13 on Friday. Sumner reached the 11 and 14 yard lines butTime ran out as Grundy Center preserved the victory. Don Lawton had a 70 yard interception TD for Sumner, while Don Borcherding added a 45 yard return for Grundy Center.

Grundy Center Grundy Center High School Sumner

Prep Scores Mississippi Valley Conference Roundup

Mississippi Valley Conference scores list numerous games and results across towns and teams. Highlights include Clinton 6 and Marton 49, Monticello 45 Toledo 6 Sirourney 7, West Union 13 Elkader 7, Waverly 27 Hamiton 6, Mason City 25 Charles City 2, Cedar Falls 25 Oangre 34 Cresco 38 New Hampton 8, Ames 13 Fort Dodge 0, Burlington 15 Ottumwa, Carroll 31 Ida Grove 6, Jefferson 2, Spirit Lake ?, Le Mars 30, Perry ?, Newton 0, Boone 6, Sibley Creston 29, Clarinda 0.

Mississippi Valley Wilson McKinley Tews City Clinton Davenport East Waterloo Vinton Belle Plaine Marton Manchester Oelwein Independence Upton Maanoketa Maquoketa Monticello South Iowa Cedar Grundy Center Sumner Postville Wauken Maynard Fayette North Enaki Brighton Kalons Ras HA Williamsburg West Chester Richland East Iowa Hawkeye Wapello Mt. Vernon West Branch New London Columbus University Kich Wiltem Winfield Lone Tree Northeast Iowa Gelwein Waverly Hamnton Mason City Charles City Cedar Falls Oangre Cresco New Hampton Elm Arlington Calmar Burlington Ottumway Carroll Ida Grove Cherokee Sibley Creston Clarinda Lyons Sterling, Hi Estherville Spirit Lake le Mars Webster City Nevada Perry Newton Boone Shenandoah Allande D. M Kat D. M. Tech

Pro Grid War Flares Anew

Tim Moriarty reports that the National Football League and the All-America Conference have abandoned any chance of a joint draft and playoff system. Alexis Thompson of the Eagles ends efforts for a mutual league alliance and blames Dan Topping for wrecking plans. Paul Brown calls professional football a sick baby and signals openness to a college coaching job on the West Coast.

Tim Moriarty New York National Football League All-America Alexis Thompson National League Philadelphia Eagles A.af.c Thompson Dan Topping New York Yankees Paul Brown Cleveland Browns Cleveland Brown University of California Los Angeles University F of Southern California

Marion Indians Blitz Manchester 49-0 in Friday Clash

Marion Indians rolled to a seventh straight win blasting Manchester 49-0 at Manhawks field. Halfback Ken Otting scored four times on runs and a 29 yard pass, with Ratliff adding scores. Marion led 13-0 at halftime and pulled away after third quarter punts blocked and a safety. Williams added multiple kicks and Rathje punched in two scores as Marion dominated the game.

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 Sky Rathje George Palmer Barney McGowan Willliams Don Neal E—Dunnuck Nagel Robins R. Neal Bie Rayburn Adix Woock Patton G—Mcgee Fuller Dawson Worm C—Crawford Retz Tb—Malvens Orth Lewis Bark —Malven Ortberg Wis Barker Hitchcock Steel Marion Oo Rathie McGowan Will Miamis Sam Cooper Cedar Rapids Wayne Basler C. A. Burbridge Greeley

Iowa Teachers Top North Dakota in Loop Clash

Iowa Teachers beat North Dakota 26 14 to seize the North Central conference lead with three wins and none lost. De Van scored on a 50 yard run, Weed and Foss also connected for TDs, and Silovich added a late Sioux score with a placement. Iowa Teachers outgained North Dakota 12 first downs to 11.

Grand Forks N D Iowa Teachers University of North Dakota Paul de van Iowans Goodwin Sioux Miller Joe Silovich de van Weed Teachers Silovich Foss Obie Fisher Byrnes Vin Iowa North Dakota E—Torgerson T—Von Ruden Larson Stone Vienas Peike Lang Kine Duchar Ain Lee Cacek Phen Devan Sitovich

Monticello Falls to Maquoketa in Wamack Clash

Monticello trailed 6-0 at halftime and lost 14-6 to Maquoketa in a Wamack conference game. Schneider scored Monticello’s lone touchdown in the second quarter on a pass from Dreivelbas.

Monticello Maquoketa Schneider Monti Dreivelbas

Elgin Edges Arlington 12 6 In Open Football Clash

Elgin high school closed its football season with a 12 to 6 victory over Arlington. Bob Hanson and Don Friese connected twice for 25 yard TD passes, first in the first period and again in the fourth. Elgin finishes 4 wins in 7 starts.

Gazette ELGIN Elgin High School Arlington Bob Hanson Don Friese

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Ramblers Stall McKinley LeRoy Miller Don Gatto Dick Cilek Rambler John Hlavacek Bill Fitch Bill Grow Paul Jerabek Jerabek Orward Eenee Ckolfs Franklin D Roosevelt Son Daetwonee Averance Georgia Powers Traer Falls C. Falls Polio Puts Ltd S. Dakota Gonzales Tribe L Elkader W. Union Dean Iverson Franks Bill Bright Bright George Baker Baker Ivyer+ son Don Lawton Grundy Don Borcherding Lawton Merlin Borcherding Grandy Dirks Stevens Calmar High School Harvey Hillesland Ronald Mondry Don Schultz Hillesland Mondry Albertson Slebiska Hillerford Hanson Donmerer Mawkeye Lauer Loyola Pomona College Loyola of Los Angeles Gilmore Stadium Philadelphia Anamosa Hilbert Ford Manyard Hamilton Heaves Roger Ruchotzke Jim Williams Ruchotzke Ford Averace Ace Tewenae N. Dakota Marshall, Mo Missouri Valley Vikings Volney Ashford Central Missouri State of Warrensburg Monticello Falls Arlington Falls
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