Marion Beats Tipton Clinches Wamac Title
Marion used three Tipton errors to win 28-7 and seal the Wamac championship. The unbeaten Indians improve to 7-0 in league play and close against Mt. Vernon, while Tipton ends the season with West Branch. Key plays included two fumbles recovered by Marion, a first-quarter interception by Cal Fairley, and a 54-yard march finishing with Burkart’s 10-yard score.
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Vinton Tops Maquoketa 20 7 to Close Season
Vinton scores a touchdown in each of the first three quarters to defeat Maquoketa 20-7. Radcliffe scores twice for Vinton and Cronk adds a rushing score. Rogers hits an 80 yard TD for Maquoketa in the fourth. Maquoketa ends season without a win in eight games while Vinton finishes 3-5.
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Manchester tops Independence in Wamac clash
Neil Davis scored three times including two receiving TDs and a 30 yard interception return in Manchester 19 Independence 7. Mane threw two TD passes, Hall added Independence first quarter score. Manchester totaled 208 rushing and 50 passing yards, improving to 4 3 in conference and 4 8 overall.
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Anamosa and Monticello Tie In Wamac Thriller
In a hard fought Wamac conference clash, Anamosa and Monticello battled to a 13-13 tie Friday night after a fourth quarter touchdown. Monticello led 6-0 early on Bob Mercy’s 50 yard run, then Morey scored for Monticello in the third while Norton answered for Anamosa with an 80 yard interception return. Anamosa finished second in the league with a 5-1-1 mark.
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Minors Plan Suit Over Territorial Rights Against Majors
Portsmouth Merrimacks owner Frank D. Lawrence says minor league owners will sue Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick and major league owners in federal court in Washington. James McGranery will file the case alleging violation of territorial rights, with damages to be decided after collecting input from other minors.
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Central City takes two wins at Linn county jamboree
Central City boys defeated Walker 16-6 and Central City girls beat Troy Mills 15-11. Other results include Viola over Center Point 24-10, Winthrop over Alburnett 14-10, Troy Mills over Palo 15-6, Walker over Alburnett 16-12, Palo over Coggan 16-11, and Center Point over Viola 22-2.
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Braves Pitcher Conley Quits Pro Basketball to Focus on Baseball
Gene Conley, 23, of Milwaukee Braves, has chosen to quit professional basketball to devote full time to his baseball career. He announced the decision at a Friday news conference, after a stint with the Boston Celtics and before the Celtics opened the NBA season. The former Washington State star, 6 feet 8 inches, posted a 14-3 pitching record in his rookie big league season.
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Greengrass Hospitalized After Leg Trouble
Cincinnati outfielder Jim Greengrass was resting comfortably at Christ hospital. The 27 year old, who turned 27 last Sunday, checked into the hospital Friday for a leg examination as lingering trouble since mid September kept him off the field.
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McKinley Edges Roosevelt 7-0 In City Conference Finale
McKinley beat Roosevelt 7-0 behind a 99 yard third quarter drive and a lone touchdown by Huston. Harold Clark’s early punt pinning the Bears on the one set up the decisive series as McKinley protected a slim lead. Huston gained 99 yards on 21 carries, Jones 80, and Rusher 38 for the Bears. Roosevelt fought back in the fourth but could not overcome the deficit.
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Rams Tie for Lead With 21-13 Win over Iowa City
Dubuque and Davenport share top Mississippi Valley Conference lead after the Rams beat Iowa City 21-13. A 21 point first half included nine yard TD by Bob Hurlburt a 12 yard pass to Bob Duchele and a nine yard score by Roger Carlson. Coulter added two Hawklets scores in a second half rally. Davenport meets Franklin at Cedar Rapids while Dubuque faces Clinton next week.
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Monona Defeats Calmar 35 to 6 in Friday Night Football
Monona used three second period touchdowns to beat Calmar 35 6 avenging its only loss this season. Dan Gruber scored three times on runs of 12 and 10 yards and a 25 yard interception return. Gene Klinge added a two yard TD run and teamed with Curt Wiethorn on a scoring pass. Earl Knutson found the end zone for Calmar in the opening period.
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Traer Downs Teachers High 18-6 in Friday rout
Traer topped Teachers High of Cedar Falls 18-6 as States Hilbert and Dedie scored for Traer and Joslyn tallied for Teachers. Traer closed with four wins two losses two ties. Text notes scoring shows Traer 6 6 final. Teachers 0 0.
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Duncan Tosses Riders To D M Title
Roosevelt high school defeated East 14 to 7 in the Des Moines city series with Randy Duncan throwing two TD passes. East fullback Jim Clark broke through for the lone score after a 53 yard punt return as Roosevelt seals the city title and strengthens claim to the 1954 Iowa prep championship.
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Williamsburg Raiders Top North English 27 to 14 in Final Home Game
Van Steenhuyse scores all 27 Williamsburg points in the third quarter as the Raiders defeat North English 27 14 after a 14 14 first half. He adds a final six yard TD run while Hurst and Humphrey push North English with two four yard scores. An 88 yard kickoff return gives Williamsburg the lead, finalizing the win in a late rally.
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Belle Plaine Upsets Tama 20-6 In Friday Fight
Belle Plaine defense forces four fumbles and three interceptions as Rod Rust's Plainers upset previously unbeaten Tama 20-6 at home. Belle Plaine builds a 7-0 halftime lead on Blanchard's 25 yard return and Staffenbeal reception, then adds two more TDs in the fourth quarter before Tama's late kickoff return.
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Strawberry Point Tops Guttenberg 32 to 6 in Friday Football
Strawberry Point, led by Dick Clauson and Dick Weger, beat Guttenberg 32 to 6. Clauson returned a punt 84 yards and scored on a fumble recovery, Weger added two end runs, Moats scored on a nine yard run, and Guttenberg's Bill Aulwes scored from one yard in the second quarter.
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Manhattan Boxing Alliance fights MSG Arena boycott
The Manhattan Boxing Alliance says its fighters are being boycotted by Madison Square Garden and St Nicholas Arena promoters and must present affidavits and testimony at an NYS Athletic Commission hearing next Friday. A delegation picketed the commission offices and charged a boycott after arriving with lawyer Harry Lee. Several alliance members were recently expelled from the International Boxing Guild.
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Polly Riley the Lone Amateur in Texas Women’s Golf Semifinals
In Fort Worth Texas Polly Riley the Fort Worth amateur and 1948 winner is the only amateur left as the 19th annual Texas Women's golf tournament moves into the semifinal round. She has finished runner up in the two prior campaigns.
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J-High Still Perfect Rips Mt. Vernon II
Iowa City paced by half back Bill Van Kirk four long touchdown runs U-High Bluehawks finish eight and no and beat Mt. Vernon 45 to 6 Friday night The halftime margin was 12 6 Mt Vernon scored on a pass to Rhodes after U high 2nd score Bowers intercepted a pass for a 45 yard return Shoenfelder added two scores including a 9 yard and a 35 yard dash Van Kirk closed with a 37 yard run for his fourth TD.
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West Branch Tops West Liberty 7-0 in Homecoming Thriller
West Branch overcame a scoreless first with two late minutes to defeat West Liberty 7-0 on Homecoming. Phil Foraker scored on a two yard run after a pass interference penalty moved the ball to the ten. West Branch finishes the season with a 6-2 record.
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New London Defeats Wilton Junction 33 18 in Iowa Gridiron
New London broke three first period touchdowns to seal a 33 18 victory over Wilton Junction. Carter scored once and passed for a TD for New London while Talbot Brown Miller added scoring plays. Wilton's Herr Renfro and Darting connected on two passes and runs for their scoring.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Set for Comeback Bout in December
Promoter Nick Londes of Detroit announced Robinson will return to boxing with a first comeback fight at the Detroit Olympia early in December. The announcement places Robinson back in a prominent boxing venue and schedule.
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Tigers Sign Morley McFarlane From Brandon Grey Pitcher
The Detroit Tigers have signed 17 year old Morley McFarlane, a pitcher who last season played for the Brandon Greys in the Mandak league.
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