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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1972

Page

5

Solon Edges Mid-Prairie 24 19 To Clinch EIH Title

Solon clinched the East Iowa Hawkeye conference championship with a 24 to 19 victory over Mid-Prairie. Gingerich added a third quarter score, Ed Donovan led Solon with two eight yard TD runs and two two point conversions, while Jeff Barta added an eight yard TD. Mid-Prairie was led by Ken Troyer with two rushing TDs.

Gingerich Mid-Prairie Fouehtown Ed Donovan Ted Jeff Barta Ibid Solon Mid-Prairi Wis Kend Troyer

Mustangs Top Clear Creek in 44 22 Upset Victory

Mt Vernon upset previously undefeated Clear Creek 44 22 as Tony Pillfrer ran 155 yards and doc Hufford caught five passes for 77 yards. Hal Halford threw two 10 yard TD passes for Mt Vernon totaling 146 passing yards. Clear Creek scored on a 10 yard pass from Rick Mougin to Alan Marelocl.

MT. Vernon Tony Pillfrer Doc Hufford North Linn Creek Pillfrer Hufford John Ferguson Hal Halford Clear Creek Rick Mougin Alan ‘Marelocl

East Buchanan Upsets North Linn 22 to 14 in Tri Rivers clash

East Buchanan handed North Linn its first Tri Rivers loss as Bill Dolan ran for a yard and threw a one yard TD pass to Gary Fangman. Jim Halstead scored on a return, Scott Smith added a long run, and Dave Colettan finished with another rushing TD.

North Linn Tri-Rivers Bill Dolan Buchanan Gary Fangman Jim Halstead Scott Smith

Valley tops Central City in scramble for league crown

Magg Valley defeated Central City 36 22 in a key league game. Dean Kroeger ran for multiple touchdowns and 96 rushing yards as Mike Corum added 96 yards and a score. Central City’s offense generated several drives but fell short in the upset bid.

Postville Sumner Dean Kroeger Central City Maquoke Tri-flyers Kevit Harbach Dostville Steve Sen Scrimshare Upper Iowa Mage Valley of Elgin Mike Corum Kroager Kurt Hawand Jone de Taman Waller Cannad

Valley Romps Past M-FL 36-14 in Upper Town Clash

Monona Valley of Elgin improved to 6-1 by routing M-FL 36-14 as Bob Strong posted touchdown runs of six and 45 yards. Derby led Alburnett past Edgewood Colesburg 38-14 with 285 rushing yards four TDs and four two point conversions.

Monona Valley of Elgin M-Fl Valley Bob Strong Alburnett Ray Derby Edgewood-Colesburg Derby

Fayette Beats W Union 26 14 in football clash

Fayette defeats West Union 26 to 14 as Joey Lee and Greg Capell each score two touchdowns. North High players Pat Donohue and Gary Weidemeyer scored for North in a game kept competitive by late pushes and decisive Fayette drives.

Fayette Joey Lee Greg Capell North High West Union Pat Donohue Gary Weidemeyer North North Wege Arters Shea Vents Pim Jony Wis

West Central Tames Elkader

West Central rolls past Elkader in a decisive game, controlling the tempo from the opening tip and pulling away in the second half. The victory improves West Central's standing, while Elkader struggles to match the hosts' scoring pace and defensive pressure.

North Tama Bombs Dike in High School Football Clash

North Tama routed Dike by 63 to 12 as Rick McDaniels and Maynard led a scoring burst. Elkader West Central fought back with two touchdown drives, Martiin and Ruff combined for multiple TDs, while Gary Ford and Steve Struye added scores for West Central. The game showcased conference action with key runs and throws from several players.

Yraer North Tama Elkader West Central Dike Rick McDaniels Maynard I Fon Ate Central Mike Town Martiin Daryl Ruff Tve Mark Clark Ciganne Cal Gary Ford Steve Struye Cal Mule Waren Bob Myers John Garma Ee

Wilton Defeats Durant Behind Garkey TD Runs

Wilton improves to 2-8 with a 19-7 victory over Durant as Gay Garkey powers the win with two rushing touchdowns. The Wilton offense and defense limited Durant while Garkey sparked the team in a hard fought game.

Decorah Bowl To Waukon Shares Title In Upset

Waukon upset undefeated Decorah 26 24 in Northeast Iowa conference action led by Jim Duffy three rushing TDs and Craig Zoll four extra points. Kerry Anderson ran 61 and 66 yards for TDs, Arnie Larsen scored, and Don Martindale added a four yard pass reception. Decorah must share the Town title with New Hampton with both at 5-1. Waukon sits 4-2.

Waukon Jim Duffy Craig Zoll Decorah Arnie Larsen Duffy Don Martindale Komal Heger

Waverly Falls to War in Trio Rivers clash

Larry Lindsey starred for West Waterloo rushing 78 and 14 yard TDs guiding a 21-6 win over Waverly Shellback. West totaled 340 rushing yards while Center Point, led by Marc Allis, allowed three passing TDs. Mike Hoyt and Mark Zeller added two scores apiece as Springville crushed Center Point 45-0, improving to 6-2 overall and 6-2 in league play.

Waverly Larry Lindsey West Waterloo Waverly Shell West Marc Allis Hostson Mike Hoyt Mark Zeller Springville Center Point

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Major League trade shuffles Carty to Rangers

Atlanta trades slugger Rico Carty once the 1970 batting champion and Dominican star to the Texas Rangers for pitcher Jim Pan. Carty spent ten injury plagued seasons with Milwaukee and Atlanta and owns a lifetime .317 average. He sat out 1961 with tuberculosis and 1971 after knee surgery from a winter league collision.

Atlanta Rita Catsly Atlanta ‘Braves Texas Rangers Jin Panther Carty Dominican Republic Braves Milwaukee

Tipton Beats Anamosa 23 to 15 in Narrow Win

Tipton defeated Anamosa 23 15 as Kruse scored two rushing touchdowns and added a third short run. The game featured a hamstring issue for Tipton and a late rally for Anamosa, with Carty hitting .277 for the Braves in 86 games last season.

Carty Braves Miss Tipton alSeason Dave Kruse Panther Jada Anamosa Rangers Randy Moore James F Byrnes Mike’ Croll Steve Diedricksen Anathosa

Valley beats BGM to clinch league title in 32-6 win

Iowa Valley roars back to top with a 32-6 victory over BGM, securing at least a share of the South Iowa Cedar conference crown. Nae racks up 110 yards, Roggeitien hands off for a one-yard TD, Brown catches a 2-yard TD pass, Hacker returns a punt for six, Tripliino and MARENGO also score as Valley stays undefeated in conference play.

Pmelome Boy Soda I' i Sas Doug Roggeitien Iowa, Valley al. Ray Randy Brown Rily Hacker Lee Mocker Steve Tripliino Sam DeWilder Genialeter Marengo Towa Valley Iowa Cedar

Monti Belts Vinton to Clinch Wamac Title

Monticello led by Jeff Interhofer and Bob Campbell scored six and seven yard TD runs as Monti Belts Vinton 34 to 6 to clinch the Wamac conference crown and move to 6-0 in league play. Bob Fisher scored Vinton’s only touchdown on a two yard plunge, dropping the Tigers to 3-3 in conference action and out of a second place tie.

Vinton Monticello Jeff Interhofer Monti Bob Camp Bell Bob Stoll Bob’ McVay Bob Fisher

Belle Plaine Cruises to 26-0 Shutout Over Montezuma

Belle Plaine's all state candidate Al Lynch rushed for two touchdowns to lead Belle Plaine to a 26-0 victory over Montezuma. Lynch starred as the South Iowa Cedar conference clash stayed scoreless until late.

Belle Plaine al Lynch Montezuma Lynch South Iowa Cedar

Tom Riley Focuses on Property Tax Relief in 1973

Senator Tom Riley, veteran Iowa legislator with two House terms and three Senate terms, prioritizes property tax relief as the top legislative goal for 1973. He advocates relief as essential for the elderly workers and farmers while planning to maintain citizen contact through questionnaires funded by Cedar Rapids Gazette and regular Linn County representative meetings.

Iowa HOUSE Senate Nur Ifale State House Cedar Rapids Gazette Linn County

Koch Paces Lincoln by Lisbon 22 0 in Stanwood clash

Stanwood Mid-East Town conference champions rolled past Lisbon 22 to 0 to improve to 7 1. Lisbon fell to 3 4 as Koch led with strong running.

Koch Lincoln Lisbon Stanwood Incolt

Williamsburg Edges English Valleys 14 13 in Conference Play

Tom Meade and Dean Berry scored touchdowns as Williamsburg squeaked by English Valleys 14 to 13 in South Jones Cedar conference action. The narrow win kept Williamsburg in the race for the division title with a key late score.

Willamabung English Valleys Iin South Jone Cedar Tom Meade Dean Berry

H-L-V Defeats Keola 16-8 for Cedar Conference Win

H-L-V improves to 9-4 in the South Iowa Cedar conference with a 16-8 victory over Keola. Murtha scores on a run as Keola and Bob Murtha put together the scoring highlights.

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Turkey Valley blanks Denver 26-0 in big rushing show

Turkey Valley rolled up 235 rushing yards as the Trojans pummeled Denver 26-0. The lopsided showdown featured strong ground play and dominant defense from Turkey Valley.

Jackson Junction Turkey Valley Denver Trojans

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