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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1968

Page

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Prairie football offense conquers Anamosa 28 to 6

Prairie high school rolled up 345 yards from scrimmage to defeat Anamosa 28 6 in a Friday night game. Al Morse anchored the offense with a 29 yard TD reception and a key punt return while Curt Wiley connected on two scoring passes. Anamosa showed flashes of resistance but could not sustain second half drives as Prairie seized control early.

Anamosa — Prairie High School Hawks Anamosa Red Lehdigh Raiders Ken Sickles Greg Sinkey al Morse Curt Wiley Morse Wiley Wes Cerveny Ron Romick Doug Zach Prairie Todd Langager Greg Jacobs Havlik Tom Engler Egger Jacobs Curt Aller Stevenson Engler Bode

Minus 60 Yards Rushing Mt Vernon Shuts Out Linn Mar

Mt Vernon defense limited Linn Mar to minus 60 rushing yards and no first downs through the game. Den nis Pitlik led the Mt Vernon offense with a 26 yard TD pass to Larsen and an 18 yard scoring run plus three PATs. Jim Baker added 59 yards and a TD, while Brannaman had 57 yards on 11 carries.

Mt. Vernon Linn-Mar Mustang Lions Letterman Dennis Pitlik Eric Larsen Mike Brannaman Jim Baker Mustangs J-Hawks Martin Tom Mullin Mullin Rock Mar. B.C Inter Weesey Fum Benton Marion Jonniedsman Nichela Deve Ward

Mustangs Fall to North Rally in Slim Victory

West Union North defeated Independence 33 27 as they rallied in the fourth quarter. Merle Whitcher threw two scoring passes and ran for a touchdown. Barry Black scored three rushing touchdowns for the Mustangs.

West Union West Union North Independence Merle Whitcher

Transfer Quarterback Shines Rocks Rally in Kingst on Stadium

Rock Island defeats Jefferson 21 7 in MVAC opener after three fourth quarter TD drives sparked by Ken Johnson 189 rushing yards and Drake DeVore two TD runs. Jefferson led 7 0 late before the Rocks capitalized on two Hawk turnovers and a defensive takeaway to pull ahead and seal the win.

Rock Island Drake DeVore Kingston Stadium Rocks Jefferson DeVore J-Hawks Walt Steggall Tim Spacek Embretson Jeff Ken Johnson Albuquerque N.M. Jeff Gary Martin Doug Keown Keown John Swift Gary Forslund Carbone

Friday Night High School Football Scores Across Iowa

A sprawling roundup lists Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Marion beating rivals, Mt. Vernon and Linn-Mar posting wide margins, and many other districts including Dubuque, Cedar Falls, Iowa Valley, and Maquoketa delivering wins or close contests. Standouts feature Jefferson 40, Regis 7. Marion 27, Mt. Vernon 27. and numerous regional showdowns across the state.

Cedar Rapids Marion Rock C.r. Jeffersen C.R. Regis C. Res C.R. Prairie Keamnes Marion Benton Community Mt. Vernon Linn-Mar Mississippi Valley Rock Island Day. Central Moline Ubuque E. Moline Linton Dav. West Wamac Marion West Branch C. W.U Independence CR. Breifie Anamosa É. Belle Plaine Vegee Maquoketa Monticelie Drersville Bck Manchester Elkader East Iowa 1.C. Regina

Regis Triumphs 40 14 Over Regina in opener

Cedar Rapids Regis shakes off slow start to roll five second half touchdowns and beat Iowa City Regina 40 14 in Friday night action. Steve Milder return and Tim Stephenson score on offense fueled the rally as Regis asserts state ranking credentials.

Iowa City Tom Good Cedar Rapids Regis Regina Washington Royals Steve Milder Rogals

Marengo-Iowa Valley Open Season With Win Over Montezuma

South Iowa Cedar league defending champion Marengo-Iowa Valley defeated Montezuma 12-6 to start the season. Gaylen Burrell scored on a four yard rush and Jim Lindemayer connected with Andy Davis on a 10 yard TD pass for the Tigers.

Marengo Iowa Valley Montezuma Gaylen Burrell Jim Lindenmayer Andy Davis Tigers Ken Hopkins Darrell

Williamsburg Holds Off BGM For South Iowa Cedar Win

Williamsburg beat BGM 20 to 16 as Gene Doehrmann returned the opening kickoff 75 yards for a spark. Don Fetzer scored twice for the victors with Denny McCulla connecting with Jim Schwiebert on two TD passes. BGM threatened late but Williamsburg intercepted to seal the win.

Williamsburg Gene Doehrmann Don Fetzer South Iowa Gene Deehrmann Poe Fetzer Xp—Donzek

Belle Plaine Dominates Vinton in 33 to 0 Victory

Belle Plaine shut out Vinton 33 0 behind Pat McMahon and Don Drahos as Mahlon Kaloupek starred on defense. The scoring included twoPat McMahon runs and a Joel Junge touchdown with miscues from Vinton.

Belle Plaine Pat McMahon Don Drahos Mahlon Kaloupek Smother Vinton Quart Aos Het Katenen Joel Junge Aren Pat’ McMahon Ee McMahont Mahlonoug McMahon Fonee

Argyle Falls 44-19 to Univ High in Iowa City

Univ High overpowered Argyle Central 44 19 as Rich Fedderson and Mitch Kaelber each scored twice. Tom Peffer threw three TD passes and Keith Varmer added two rushing scores. Argyle had 164 rushing yards and 144 passing yards while Univ High totaled 237 rushing and 181 passing yards.

Cen. Argyle Univ. High Univ. High Argyle Univ Rick Hubbard Tom Peffer Rich F Mitch Kaber Kaelber Ye Rom Peffer Peffer Dave Mike Hudson Xp—Kaelber Gary Klinmeyy Royle Neil Varmer Keith Varmer Dave Lowenberg Iowa City University High Argyle Central Rich Fedderson Mitch Kaelber

Koosman Helps Mets Shutout Pirates on Friday

Jerry Koosman pitched a shutout to lead the New York Mets over Pittsburgh as Richert Pelli homered twice, tallying his 29th of the season. Allen contributed an RBI as Philadelphia's offense struggled in the open game.

Associated Press Jerry Koosman Santi New York Pillsry Richert Pelli Philadelphia Allen Phillies

Marion and Benton Battle to a 7-7 Tie in Defensive Duel

In a bruising Friday clash on the Indians field, Marion and Benton fight to a 7-7 draw. Benton scores first on a Niebes run but Marion answers with a 90 yard fumble return by Greg Morris and a second half stand, ending even as both defenses dominate.

Rocks Jeff Ken Brauer Carbone J-Hawks Rock Marion Benton Bobcats Larry Niebes Niebes John Tiedeman Marions Greg Morris Indians Mike Drahos Morris Greg Dave Ward

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