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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1954

Page

4

McKinley Bears Defeat Wilson 14 0 for City Title

McKinley High beat Wilson 14 to 0 in a showdown that clinched the city football title for Franklin while McKinley earned its first win in 14 tries. Coach Emil Klumpar's Bears capitalized on 11 Wilson miscues including nine fumbles, with Perry Langhurst shining after relieving injured Carl David and Keith Rusher connecting for a first-half TD to seal the victory. Wilson stalled after the early setback, and McKinley controlled the final 24 minutes.

McKinley Wilson Franklin Emil Klumpar Navy Ottumwa Bears Perry Langhurst Langhurst Carl David Rambler Keith Rusher Bob Seaton Seaton John Huston Huston Bear Don Tomanka Jim Trachta Dick Louvar Jim Slechert Ror Zant Gazette Carl Franks John Finch

High School Grid Scores Across Eastern Iowa

Eastern Iowa high school grid results list numerous matchups including Iown City U-High 48 over New London 12, West Branch 0 over Mt. Vernon 13, What Cheer 20 over Richland 14, Wellman 46 over Sigourney 13, and Clinton 18 over CR Franklin CR McKinley 14. Other games feature Iowa City, Cedar Falls, Osage, Greene, and numerous small-town teams with varied scores across the region.

Iowa Hawkeye Iown City U-High New London West Branch Mt. Vernon Wapello West Liberty Columbus Jet Wilton Jet Mississippi Valley Clinton Franklin McKinley C.R. Wilson Davenport Moline Iowa City Rock Island Monona Guttenbero Arlington Coggon Calmar Plainfield Des Moines Fast Des Moines Tech West Waterloo North Des Moines Ames Fort Dodge Des Moines Roosevelt Dubnaue Loras Knoxville Valley Centerville Ricomueta Indianola Albiast Waterloo Marshalltown Winterset Greenfield Ankeny Woodside Paullina Sutherland Sioux City Leeds Canton Sioux City East Sioux City Central Shenandoah Corning Council Bluffs Lincoln Omaha Central Boys Town Neb Jefferson Chariton Corydon Clarinda Creston Leon Bedfort Nora Springs Manly Carroll Ida Grove Essex Rockport Galva Newell Alta Aurelia Rondurant Mitchellville Primghar Milford Woodbine Manila Mingo Ores Oakland Eliott Denison Missouri Valley Adele Ogden Barlington Ottaumea Belmond Clarien Lenox Lamont Osceola Seymour Lake Mills Garner Fetherville Emmetsburg Correctionville Moville Sioux Rapids Maillard Scranton Manning Dows Ventura Mt. Pleasant Muscatine Spencer Sac City Odebolt Audubon Nevada Johnston Die Atlantic God Fairfield Grime Keokuk Sheldon Sibley S& Schaller Humboldt Forest City Northwood Warne Centerville Bloomfield Farnham Redfield Hawarden Rock Rapids Tripoli Strawberry Point College

Iowa City U High Crowned Eastern Iowa Champ 48-12

University High of Iowa City defeated New London 48 to 12 to clinch the Eastern Iowa Hawkeye championship. Jerry Schoenfelder Jim Lenz and Bill Van Kirk each scored twice while Jim Bower added a TD and Bob Koser directed the offense with key fakes. Van Kirk gained 50 yards on a kickoff return for a major spark.

NEW London University High of Iowa City Iowa Hawkeye New Tandan Jerry Schoenfelder Jim Lenz Bill van Kirk Jim Bower U. High van Kirk Bowers Bob Koser Bluehawk

Anamosa Trips Independence 21-13 to Stay Alive in Wamac

Independence 13. Anamosa then improved to 6 1 while staying in title contention by scoring three touchdowns in the first three quarters. Don Norton scored twice from 45 and 69 yards and Williams added a one yard run. Skip Hall scored Independence touchdowns on a 58 and five yard run.

Gazette Independence Anamosa Tipton Marion Raiders Don Norton Williams Skip Hall Norton Taylor & Independence Hall Xp—Riske

Clinton Dominates Franklin 13-0 in Valley clash

Clinton surged to a 13-0 victory over Franklin in a defensive battle. Ken Stubblefield opened with a 56 yard TD run, Clinton matched by strong line play and key stops as Franklin failed to cross midfield until late. Clinton improved to 2-1-1 in the Mississippi Valley conference while Franklin dropped to 2-? with one tie.

Clinton Franklin Ken Stubblefield River Kings Bolts

Mt Vernon Falls To West Branch In Homecoming Battle

Mt. Vernon mustangs despite a spirited homecoming effort fall 20 to 13 to West Branch in an Eastern Iowa Hawkeye conference clash. West Branch relied on timely air game producing 104 yards on three completions including the winning TD, while Mt. Vernon turnovers and a leaky pass defense hampered the comeback bid.

MT. Vernon West Branch Iowa Hawkeye Wilson Leideigh Don Hipple Mustangs Bears Dick Kruse Allen Mustang Kruse Bryson Foraker Mike Wolrach Prank Benesh Johnson Roger Schnittier Gere Alt Pirickland Kenny Kaliban Dave Thom C Larry Ringer Marvin Brasing Kent Bauman Ron Rhoads Lee Krutson David Ross Dick Stoltz Joendeson Tom Bryson Herb Pris John Lituie Howard Madsen Jerry Lehman Cosino Gene Mathias Harlan Mathias Bill Gane Geertz Oo Oveils Camon Madsen Lloyd Phil Foraker Keith Schiele Dale Allen John Jensen Willie Lamb Charles Joss Im Freeman Mt.yy Yamal Teeenee Enone Fumbec Wenalees Ing Mt Vernon West Branc Vernon Chuck Kae Xp —Kruse

Earl Whitehill Dies in Omaha car crash

Earl Whitehill of Cedar Rapids died in Omaha Nebraska from injuries after a car accident last Saturday. The lifetime pitching record of Whitehill includes 218 major wins. The obituary notes his death occurred Friday and references a story on page one.

Earl Whitehill Cedar Rapids Omaha Neb

Marion Clinches Wamac Title Tie With 19-6 Win

Marion clinched at least a tie for the Wamac title with a 19-6 homecoming victory over Monticello. The Indians trailed early after Monticello struck, then answered with three touchdowns including a 95 yard kickoff return by Darrel Failor and a 36 yard run by Carl Marning. Ted Burkart added two scores and Jeri Smith teamed with Altenberg on a 35-yard pass to set up another TD as Marion pushed into the fourth period.

Bill Beck Beck McKinley Wapello Hamiston West Liberty Marion Montticello Wantac Tipton Les Hipple Monticello Monti Marion Pune Indians Darrel Failor Mont Little Ted Burkart Burkart

Keota Shares Ke-Wash Title With 39–21 Win

Keota gained a share of the Ke-Wash title by beating Kalona 39-21 as Williamsburg upset West Chester 26-6. Don Peden threw two Keota touchdowns to Dick Adams and Ron Conrad, who also ran for another score. West Chester looms next week to decide the crown competition.

the Gazette KEOTA Kalona Williamsburg West Chester Don Peden Dick Adams Ron Conrad Conrad

Hedrick Upsets Bussey In Keomah Eight-Man Tilt

Hedrick rallied to a 20-13 upset over Bussey in Keomah eight-man football, pulling even in the standings. Bussey drops to 5-1 while Hedrick improves to 4-1, as Richland falls to third after a 20-14 loss to What Cheer.

Keomah What Cheer Richland Winfield Brighton Hedrick Bussey Delta New Sharon the Gazette

Patterson Wins Eight Round Decision Over Gannon

Floyd Patterson of Brooklyn won a unanimous eight round decision against Joe Gannon of Washington with a leaping attack. Gannon was knocked down once at the bell with a final right cross, breaking his nose per medical staff. Patterson, 19, dominated with head punches and a sharp left jab.

New York Floyd Patterson Brooklyn Joe Gannon Washington D.C Gannon

Marengo routs Brooklyn 46 to 7 in Friday football

Marengo dominated Brooklyn 46 to 7 as Bob Novak scored four touchdowns including runs of 55 and 29 yards and a 47 yard interception return. Gene Frederickson added a TD and points after, while Gene Smith caught a 30 yard pass for another score and Frederickson scored once himself. Brooklyn scored a fourth quarter touchdown by Smith.

Brooklyn Bob Novak Marengo Novak Gene Frederickson Gene Smith Frederickson Smith

Minnesota Iowa football game sells out in Minneapolis

The University of Minnesota announces the November 13 Iowa game in Minneapolis is a complete sellout with about 62 500 tickets sold. Wisconsin and Notre Dame football games at Iowa City are also sold out as part of a string of sellouts.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota Athletic Department Iowa Wisconsin Notre Dame Iowa City

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