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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1950

Page

4

East Waterloo Nips McKinley on Stolen Pass 19 13

East Waterloo beat McKinley 19 to 13 at Hill Park in a fourth quarter surge. Fullback Morehead returned a key interception for a TD and added the extra point after a Bear miscue to seal the win. Eldon Kanellis and Bohlander starred for McKinley with multiple runs and a first half score as McKinley threatened late.

East Waterloo McKinley Hill Park East Bears Bob Morehead Jerry Myers Kanellis Bohlander Ronnie Myers Clinton West Waterloo Kinley Ezgsmeskal Madlock Macha Lisenbee Pe Catin Cummins Bareus Lander TD — Hansen Morehead Harold Still Lloyd Grigs Cedar Rapids Gazette Carl Franks Stu Ulrich Eldon Kanellis

Calmar Defeats Adams Minnesota 6-0 to Open Season

Calmar high school in the Cornhusker conference opened its season with a 6-0 victory over Adams Minnesota. Quarterback Ronald Moudry connected on a 45-yard pass to set up the lone TD, then ran 55 yards before a kickoff return negated the scoring play.

Gazette Calmar Calmar High School Cornhusker Conference Adams, Minn Ronald Moudry Don Knock Marengo Sherman Tipton Reece

Indees Triumph Over Elkader 34-6 in Friday Night Upset

Independence dominates Elkader 34-6 in Wamae conference action with Ralston scoring three touchdowns including a 95 yard kickoff return. Higgins adds a 30 yard TD run as Independence backs exploit Elkader line. Vic Schneider connects with Dave Christensen for Elkader’s late score.

Elkader Independence Iowa Ralston Higgins Vic Schneider Dave Christensen Hise

Elgin Beats Hawkeye 33 7 In Friday Night Victory

Elgin high school overwhelmed Hawkeye 33 7 as Burnell Benson scored three times on a 30 yard run and a 20 yard catch. Benson added a second TD by a plunge and a third by a end run. George Howard scored once and Jack Hanson added a sneak. Extra points by Howard Smith Peters.

ELGIN Elgin High School Hawkeye Burnell Benson Benson George Howard Jack Hanson Elgin Hawkeye Benton Howard Hanson Smith Peters

Waukon Defeats LaCrosse Central B Team 14-6

Waukon topped LaCrosse Central high B squad 14-6 at home Friday night. Jack Schultz starred, passing to Carmen Hanson for one score and scoring himself from two yards for another.

Waukon Jack Schultz Schultz Carmen Hanson Hanson

Sumner Dominates St Mary's 32 6 in Friday Game

Sumner, led by Don Borcherding, beat St Marys of Waterloo 32 to 6. Borcherding scored on two runs 86 and three yards and threw a 28 yard TD to Harold Snyder, adding an extra point. Boederman added a 30 yard TD and Johnson ran in from two yards. St Marys replied with Bill Lee a 29 yard run.

Sumner Don Borcherding St. Mary’s of Waterloo Borcherding Harold Snyder Bob Boederman Larry Jjohnson St. Mary’s Bill Lee Jee Sumner

Marion falls to Oelwein 12 7 in opener fumbles costly

Marion fumbled four times in the season opener at Marion athletic field, enabling Oelwein to pull ahead 12 7. Key plays included a fumble in the end zone for a six point score and a 66 yard return by Dick Droste after a Marion fumble to seal the victory for Oelwein.

Marion Oelwein Ocelwein Dick Droste Iverson

Protest Denied Marengo Forfeits To North English

The protest board ruled pitcher Ray Peters eligible and dismissed Marengo's protest of a 5-4 loss to North English. The decision tied the semifinal series at 1-1, and Marengo forfeited the decisive game, sending North English to the final against Belle Plaine or Watkins. Peters was slated to pitch in the second game at home in North English.

North English Iowa League Ray Peters Marengo Peters Cedar Rapids Dale Matteson Belle Plaine Watkins

Hawks See Trojan Plays Ahead of Opener

Iowa City gridsters studied Southern California formations in Friday's first practice of the season two weeks before the September 29 game against USC. Coach Leonard Raffensperger said defense will be the main task and reported the squad is in good condition and progressing well.

Iowa City Iowa Southern California Hawks Trojans Southern Cal Leonard Raffensperger Raff

Grid Scores Hit Hard by Iowa High School Games

Comprehensive North Central and Midwest grid results list for Mississippi Valley and Northeast Iowa with scores for Keokuk Clinton Iowa City Davenport Anamosa Manchester Independence Elgin Montezuma West Chester Keota and more. Notable upsets include Montezuma over North English 36 6 and Tama over C F Teachers 7.

Mississippi Valley Keokuk C. R. Wilson Clinton West Waterloo Iowa City C. R. Roosevelt Davenport Whiting Ind C. Dubuane Freeport Ill Oclwein Marion Marengo Tipton Independence Elkader East Dubuque Monticello Tracr Vinton DeWitt Maquoketa Anamosa Charles City Manchester Postville Iowa Decorah Cresco New Hampton Arlington Nashua Cedar Falls Osage North Iowa Cedar W. Waterloo Soph la Porte City Hampton Ackley Tama C. F. Teachers Grundy Center Belle Plaine Jesup Rockford Eldora Iowa Falls Cornhusker Calmar Adams Minn Elgin Hawkeye Maynard Upper Town Waukon la Crosse Central Sophs Sumner Waterloo St. Mary's South Iowa Cedar Brooklyn Altoona Montezuma North English Grinnell Toledo Ke-Wash West Chester Williamsburg Keota Lone Tree Richland Fairfield Eastern Iowa Hawkeye West Branch Columbus Junction Mt. Vernon New London Wapello Wilton Junction West Liberty Winfield

Mt. Vernon Dominates New London 32-6 in Eastern Iowa clash

Mt. Vernon, the league favorite, routed New London 32-6 at New London. Bill Kamerling scored three touchdowns on 7, 55 and 65 yard runs, with DeKamp adding a 50 yard TD and Moore connecting to Duffe for 35 yards. New London’s Wendell Hester scored late in the first half.

NEW London Mt. Vernon Iowa Hawkeye Bill Kamerling Howard DeKamp Ken Moore Lloyd Duffe Wendell Hester Dick McKeen Moore DeKamp Kamerling W London Touchédun Auntie

West Branch defeats Columbus Junction 7 0 in league clash

Herman Stout scored and converted in the second period to lift West Branch over Columbus Junction 7 to 0 in an Eastern Iowa Hawkeye league game. West Branch dominated the segment with a strong defense and decisive scoring play.

Columbus Junction Herman Stout West Branch Iowa

Gehrke Traded to Cardinals in Los Angeles Deal

Chicago coach Curly Lambeau announced Saturday that halfback Fred Gehrke was acquired from the Los Angeles Rams. The move reshapes the Cardinals backfield as they push for a stronger attack this season.

Chicago INS Curly Lambeau Chicago Cardinals Fred Gehrke Los Angeles Rams

Iowa City Hawks Open 1950 With 20 0 Win Over Roosevelt

Iowa City Little Hawks defeat Roosevelt of Cedar Rapids 20 to 0 in a Mississippi Valley conference opener. Duane Davis scores twice and Dave Homewood adds a 95 yard kickoff return and interception return for a TD. Davis rushes 89 yards on 12 carries with two-point extra kicks by Jerry White.

Clarence Paulson Cedar Rapids Kanellis Bill Bohlander Jerry Myers McKinley Bears Bohlander John Turnbull Gazette Iowa City Roosevelt Duane Davis Dave Homewood Little Hawk Davis Murdock White Roughriders B—Anderson Randopsreck Dietz Gravenhore Mater

Traer Edges Vinton 12-7 in Friday Night Game

Traer routed Vinton on Friday night 12-7. The first score came in the second quarter on a 30 yard pass from Dale Halvpwik to Veetberg. Touchdowns by Veethare Naren listed among unnamed scorers.

Traer—Ttraer Vinton Dale Halvpwik Veetberg Veethare

Marengo Dominates Tipton 33 0 in Friday Clash

Marengo backs and stout line overpower Tipton in a 33 0 victory. Sherman and Jacobs key in scoring as Marengo blocks and flips field position, while Tipton struggles with fumbles penalties and limited yardage.

Marengo E—Ellis Scanridge T—Solbrig Kaderazek Geuhrn Lunceard G—D. Misel Simmons Bell u—Lacher Dennis D. Knock Eee Sherman Hook A. Misel Knock Gunzenhauser Tipton E—Culberson Sissel Brady Peiper J—Dettman Heick Baker Brinkman G—Martens Connelly Walters D. Reeder Yutesler C—Martin Soll Ei Sheets W. Reeder B—Mcquillen Sturdy Herring Hetzer

Tama 11 Defeats C.F. Teachers 20-7 in Cedar Falls clash

Tama 11 defeats Cedar Falls Teachers 20 to 7 in a South Iowa Cedar Conference game. Lamir Dedic scored twice, Don Inman added a TD, and Clarence de Hoppart scored for Teachers. Home team Tama improves with three rushing TDs.

TAMA Tama High School South Iowa Cedar Teachers High of Cedar Falls North Iowa Cedar Lamir Dedic Don Inman Clarence de Hoppart

Grinnell Demolishes Toledo 20 0 in Win

Grinnell high school beat Toledo 20 to 0 as Jim Wright ran for 45 and 49 yards for two touchdowns. Fullback Dave Abaar added a 20 yard TD reception from Sam Porter.

Grinnell Grinnell High School Toledo Jim Wright Dave Abaar Sam Porter Wright Abaar

East Dubuque Tops Monticello 12-6 on Friday Night

East Dubuque defeated Monticello 12 to 6 here Friday night. Rex Rickels scored for Monticello early in the second half as East Dubuque pulled away in the game.

Monticello East Dubuque Monti Rex Rickels

West Chester Triumphs 13 0 at Williamsburg

West Chester beat Williamsburg 13 to 0 as Dale Hartzler scored both touchdowns. Gillespe added extra points for the visitors, who handed the Ke-Wash conference leaders their first defeat.

West Chester Williamsburg Dale Hartzler Wrest Gusseton Sc Hartzler Gillespe

West Liberty Opens New Field With 12-7 Victory

West Liberty celebrated the dedication of its new football field with a 12-7 win over Winfield on Friday night. Roy Johnson scored on a 7 yard run after a 70 yard drive, Del Gingerich added a second fourth quarter TD, and Winfield’s McGill scored in the first quarter for the visitors.

East Mundt Rathbun McKinley Hanson George Farrah Bears West Liberty Winfield Roy Johnson del Gingerich McGill Xtra Point Crissinger Johnson Gingerich

Cape Girardeau Teachers Triumph in Openers Over Central Iowa

Cape Girardeau high school teachers rallied in the second half to defeat Central Iowa 25 to 7 in a Friday night football opener.

PELLA Cape Girardeau, Mo Cenetral Iowa

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