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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1976

Page

11

Bechka Sets Pace In Prairie Victory

Prairie seniors led a 14-10 East Central Iowa conference win over the Regals at John Wall Field. Bechka rushed 93 yards on 13 carries and sparked the attack with a 68-yard punt return. Kennedy connected for a nine-yard TD to seal the victory as Wilson added the early score.

Mke Ralph Becieks Mlewk Becicka Prairie Hawks Regals John Wall Bechka King Hoot Regal Chris Kenneyys Kennedy Hawk Beckha Perries Brian Stalba Jaff Westrom Ralph Anis Beckcka Tyuese Linn-Mar Leeper

Eighth Straight Lisbon Victory in Tough Mid East Clash

Lisbon wins eighth straight Mid East conference game 27-6 over Preston as Whitman scores 10 TDs and a pass. Bill Buttens runs 23 times for 144 yards, including the fourth Lisbon TD. Olin tops Midland 14-0 with Husmann 3-yard run set by 78-yard drive. Husmann 129 rushing yards. East Dubuque defeats Clarence Lowden 85-8. Ruther throws TD, Dubuque perfect at 8-0. Guttenberg shocks Lincoln 22-12 to move to 3-5 in the Mideast standings.

Lisbon Mark Whitman Preston Bill Buttens Wyoming Lance Husmann Olin Midland Husmann Husqvann Midford Oln Dick Ahdred Keith Brecht Matt Schaeffer Clarence East Dubuque Clarence Lowden Iowa Dave John Roph Jim Roph Joe Fluhr Witnners Dean Ruther Scat Stuke Clarence Landen Tow Stanwood Terry Moser Guttenberg

Unbeaten Sigourney Rolls to 51-14 Win

Sigourney remains undefeated in the South Iowa Cedar conference at 8-0 after a 51-14 Friday night win over English Valley. Jeff Chubb scored three TDs, Steve Hall added two, with Bunting and Griener each scoring once. English Valley falls to 0-7.

Sigourney Engieh Valley Scott O'Brien English Valley Belle Plaine Iowa Valley Iowa Cedar John Duffy Jeff Bevins Dave Tatman Jim Mulheren Steve Cronbmagit Helle Plaine

Top Twenty at a ae one BN 2 Wailerlia West 1740

Local high school basketball roundup lists Davenport Center and Dubuque area teams with varsity results. Cedar Rapids and Ottumwa show mixed fortunes, while Waterloo Columbus and Council Bluffs compete in close margins.

Wailerlia West Marstall Lawn T. Davenport Center von Moms Lieoin Des Moles Hoover Emmesburg Seri Loke Cedar Ravich Reos War von Lirmator

K State JVs Beat Iowa State 13-7 In JV Football

K State JV football edged Iowa State 13-7 as Steve Parish connected with Charley Green for a yard TD and Greg Middleton added two field goals from 33 and 30 yards. Bob Scott scored ISU’s lone touchdown on an eight yard keeper. The win lifted K State to 3-1, Iowa State fell to 2-2.

K-State Jvs Cyclones Ames Steve Parish Charley Green Greg Middletod Kansas State Iowa State Pariah Wildcats Middleton Town State Bob Scott Cyclones Scott Tara Milla

Benton Beats Dyersville Beckman for ECIC Victory

Benton Community defeated Dyersville Beckman 20 to 0 in an ECIC football game. Tailback John Less rushed for 145 yards and scored on a five yard run. Tim Streitner added a one yard run and an 18 yard pass to Gillian. Streitner intercepted a pass and had 12 solo tackles.

Yvan Horne John Less Benton Community Dyéraville Beckman Egat Central Iowa Valgart Benton Bobcats ECIC Lesa Fhe Tim Streitner Oneyart Streiiner John Gillian Streitner Soto

Trojans Upset Clinton In Night Conference Clash

In a Mississippi Conference game Iowa City West was overwhelmed by the River Kings 80 plays to 27 as Mark Judge directed the Trojans offense. Judge connected with Paul Svare on 61 and 31 yard touchdowns and then teamed with Pete Svare on a 52 yard score to seal the victory.

Iowa City Mississippi Clinton River Kings West Trojans Mark Judge Trojan Judge Paul Svare Pete Svare

Trosky Hauls One In Cedar Rapids Jefferson

Gregg Trosky, 21, hauled in a pass from quarterback Dave Wise on Friday night in Mississippi Valley Conference action at Kingston Stadium. Randy Miller of Lowerty moves in to make the tackle.

Cedar Rapids Jefferson Gregg Trosky Dave Wise Kingston Stadium

Monticello unbeaten in Wamac with Maquoketa win

Monticello improves to 6-0 in the Wamac conference after a 21-14 victory over Maquoketa. Dan Appleby runs for 20 and 3 yards and Tom Appleby adds a 7-yard score, while Maquoketa’s Jerry Renner advances with an 89-yard run and a 27-yard pass from Pat Hinke. Maquoketa drops to 2-4. In another Wamac game Vinton beats Independence 15-6 as Wade Winston leads with 103 rushing yards for Vinton. Independence falls to 0-8.

Monticello Dan Appleby Maquoketa Tom Appleby Jerry Renner Pat Hinke Manticella Vinton Wade Wintson Wamac Independence Indee

Tipton Trounces Manchester in Wamac clash

Jay Walters rushed 20 times for 24 yards and scored on a 34 yard run as Tipton beat Manchester West Delaware 21 to . Jett Cachezell added a 2 yard TD run and connected on 35 and 16 yard passes to Kevin Phelps for two scores. Kent Penningroth gained 104 yards on eight carries and scored on a 48 yard interception return. The teams combined for 923 yards. Tipton sits 3 3 in conference and 5 3 overall while Manchester is 2 4 in league play.

Tipton Jay Walters Manchester West Delaware S21 Walters Jett Cachezell Kevin Phelps Kent Penningroth Warnac MT. Vernon Jay Koetin Mount Vernon Clear Creek Hawkeye Kotha Koeckin AL Carrion Paul Holtz

Kennedy Girls Gain In Volleyball District Play

Kennedy High reached the quarter finals of the girls district tournament in Auburque meeting Western Christian after securing a 6-1 pool record. Waterloo West also advanced, while Valley of West Des Moines and Cedar Falls were eliminated. Kennedy defeated Cedar Falls 15-0 16-3, Valley 15-5 15-2, and Waterloo West 15-5 14-6 15-8.

Aubuque Gedar Rapids Kennedy Hutl- Western Christian Waterloo West Valley of West Des Moines Cedar Falls Valley

South Winneshiek Romps Jesup 47 14 in Conference clash

Gene Wiltgen scored four touchdowns as South Winneshiek defeated Jesup 47 to 14 in a Central Wapaie conference game. Wiltgen ran 14 times for 153 yards, caught a 33 yard pass, and totaled 103 yards receiving on three catches amid a 3-3 conference, 3-3 season for the winners and 4-4, 2-6 for Jesup.

S. Winneshiek Gene Wiltgen South Winneshiek Jesup Wiltgen

Mid-Prairie Wraps Up E Iowa Hawkeye Title

Mid-Prairie clinched the title by defeating Solon 34 8 in a Friday game. Solon opened with a 48 yard pass from QB Jeff Kral to Larry Evenberger, then a two point conversion. Showalter caught a long pass from Terry Beckley to ignite the Golden Hawks rally. Solon fumbled on their three yard line, Griffith recovered, and Mid-Prairie drove to the Solon 30 where Showalter ran in a score. Showalter also added a one yard TD late in the quarter.

Mid-Prairie Mid- Prairie Solon Jeff Kral Larry Evenberger Kral Golden Hawks Dave Showalter Terry Beckley Sun Stanza Randy Unchstedter Beckley Erb Randy Slaas Sigourney-Penn Salon Tom Gingerlich Dave Billaps Len Jackies Steve

Multifaceted Friday Iowa High School Football Scores

Readable lines detail numerous scores across Iowa venues with Mount Vernon routing Clear Creek Amana 52 0 and notable performances by Tom Gingerlich for Solon and Randy Koetin for Mount Vernon. West Branch defeated West Liberty 33 6 while West Branch gained multiple scoring plays.

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