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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1972
Page
2
Postville, 2-0, trailed 8-0 after one period but exploded for an 18 point second quarter and defeated Valley of Elgin, 37 22. Tim Landt ran for two touchdowns and threw two more, leading the scoring effort.
Sumner defeated West Union 15-0 with touchdowns by Kurt Howard and Monte Koffman. The win showcased Sumner’s offense as the key story of the game, while West Union failed to score despite efforts to mount a reply.
Elkader crushed Fayette 34-0 as 20 points came in the fourth quarter. Key plays included J L Gilmore scoring twice on runs plus Tom Cheeseman Bob Myers and Mike Miller adding TDs. Lyle Bushkofsky booted four extra points.
Jim Benesh returned a kickoff 71 yards powering North Linn to a 19-0 victory over Springville in a high school football matchup. The game featured strong special teams and solid defense from North Linn to seal the win.
Center Point remains undefeated at 2-0 with a 16-6 Tri Rivers victory over East Buchanan. Neilson rushed for two touchdowns and added a conversion to lift Center Point.
Kevin Harback led Maquoketa Valley with 54 and 9 yard runs as the team defeated Edgewood Colesburg 21 to 0 in a playoff style game.
Linn-Mar sophomores beat Anamosa 12-6 on Friday night as five fumbles marred the game. Pat Duss and Kevin Veatch scored LM touchdowns to secure the win in a defensive clash.
Kennedy's back Steve Nelson scored a nine yard TD keeper as Mauren praised the defense and hustling Croy. Clinton, still 0-2, resembles last year's conference champions Dubuque with Covington leading Kennedy rushers at 52 yards on 21 carries and Straener adding 54 on 18 attempts.
M F L narrowly defeated West Central 20 to 14 in a 2014 game. Elkader Central’s 76 to 20 score is listed in the same page. Individual scoring credits include M F L TD Dennis Bonus and Kone with XP Monserud. Brad Struve connected on a 23 yard pass to Darrell Ruff and Alan Albrecht ran for a TD with Steve Bly adding an XP.
Alburnett came from behind to beat Lincoln Stanwood 30 22 in overtime. Mitch Hurt starred with a 60 yard TD run in the third period and Kirk Edgerly added two converts. Stanwood's scoring included TDs by Dave Koch and Dave Rosenberg and Brian Boots added a run for the visitors.
Midland Bears topped Central City 31-0 as Steve Westphal ran 245 yards and scored twice. Alan Merrill Ken Kock and Ken Walters also found the end zone for Midland in the second straight victory.
Mt Vernon opened the game with Ken Landis' decisive effort for a 54-0 win against Durant. Dave Broker and Hal Hufford each scored twice as Mt Vernon improved to 2-0 and sits atop the standings with 93 points scored.
Jim Palmer tied a club mark with his 20th victory after shutting out the Yankees until late. Boog Powell homered and Reggie Smith provided key hits as Boston, Detroit and Baltimore jockey for AL East lead while Oakland widened its West margin. Other league games featured Cubs, Phillies, Dodgers, Expos, Padres, Reds, Cardinals and more as the pennant races tighten.
Wilton earned a 6-0 victory over West Branch as Dennis Boorn scored on a three yard rushing touchdown in the third period. West Branch struggled offensively with multiple stalled drives and a failed fourth down attempt.
Lansing St. George beat Cresco Notre Dame 10-2 as Steve Darling and Tom Feverhelm each had two hits and two RBIs. Darling and Jensui provided offense while Cresco Notre Dame struggled at the plate.
Norway defeated Gilbertville Don Bosco 14 to 4 in the fall sectional baseball final as Mike Boddicker collected three hits and Steve Waln hit a two run homer. Norway advances to meet the New Sharon sectional winner in the district first round Monday at 3:30 p.m. in Norway.
The Cedar Rapids Skeet club held its first skeet shoot on its new Chain Lakes range. Paul Kosek posted the high score with 46 of 50, John Rezabek was second with 39, and Chuck Klima finished third with 38.
Linn-Mar rolled to 23 points in the second quarter and held off Anamosa 23-12. Dan Sindelar caught a 36 yard TD pass and defense forced key plays while Keith Tharp connected with Sindelar, Glen Colton starred on the ground, and Linn-Mar improved to 1-1 after late Raider rallies were thwarted.
Manchester defeats Dyersville Beckman 7-0 in overtime after a missed one yard scoring chance in regulation. Clark Tyrell rushed in the final TD securing the overtime victory for Manchester.
Vinton wins 7-6 after a late fumble interception setup a tying TD and a successful conversion by Mike Hesenius. Benton had earlier scored in the fourth on a fumble recovery in the end zone as Vinton improves to 2-0 and Benton falls to 0-2.
Monticello rolled up 457 yards as they defeated Starmont 18 to 0 in a decisive football game. Monticello controlled both sides of the line and cruised past Starmont with a strong ground game and staunch defense.
Sigourney fell 22 to 0 as Iowa Valley surged late. Steve Tripilino sparked the visitors with a 97 yard touchdown run and finished with 335 rushing yards and 88 passing yards.
Williamsburg romped to a 42 6 victory over Keota. Randy Wade and Tom Van Ashen each scored two touchdowns while contributing key plays. Scott Bennett connected on a 32 yard pass from Kent Holland for Keota's score.
Don McDowell sprinted for two touchdowns guiding B G M to a dominant 52-0 win over Grundy Center. The Bombs totaled 423 yards in the rout and completely controlled the game from kickoff.
The Cleveland Browns have obtained defensive end George Wright from the San Diego Chargers to strengthen an injury depleted defensive line.
Kerry Anderson rushed for 174 yards and four touchdowns to spark Decorah to a 48-0 win over Oelwein. Arnie Larson added 104 yards as Decorah piled up 396 rushing yards in a dominant ground attack, improving to 2-0 while Oelwein falls to 0-2.
New Hampton won 24-6 at Waverly New Hampton raced to a 24-6 lead as Duane Maupin drug in a 65 yard scamper and Weigel added a 35 yard TD run.
WAUKON Al Hager and Jim Duffy each scored two short run touchdowns as Waukon (1-1) defeated Cresco (0-2) 28-7. Hager and Duffy led the scoring with two rushing TDs apiece, delivering the win at home.
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