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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1976

Page

15

Mt. Vernon Routs Durant for 34-0 Victory

Mt. Vernon totaled 358 yards to Durant's 123 and built a 21-0 halftime lead. Paul Holtz opened scoring with an eight yard run, Jay Koehn added two touchdown runs, then Mark Graber connected with Bob Raim for a 29 yard pass and Jim Barthel to Greg Pospisil for the final TD. Mt. Vernon improves to 1-1 while Durant falls to 0-2.

MT. Vernon Durant Mustangs Paul Holtz Jay Koehn Mark Graber Bob Raim Jim Barthel Greg Pospisil

Showalter Stars Mid-Prairie Rolls West Liberty in 48-0 Victory

Dave Showalter rambled for 59 and 60 yard touchdowns and Kevin Kos added runs from eight and one yards as Mid-Prairie crushed West Liberty 48 to 0. The win puts Mid-Prairie at 2-0 while West Liberty falls to 1-1.

Wellman Dave Showalter Kevin Kos Mid-Prairie West Liberty

West Branch Defeats Wilton 6-0 in Hawkeye Prep Showdown

West Branch trips Wilton 6-0 in an East Iowa Hawkeye prep football game. Brent Donohoe threw a 46 yard scoring pass to Mike Lathrop in the second quarter for the game’s only touchdown.

Wilton West Branch

Sharman Promoted To Replace Newell As Lakers GM

The Los Angeles Lakers named Bill Sharman to replace Pete Newell as general manager, with Newell resigning after over 25 years in basketball and four years as Lakers GM. Also noted are retirements and moves involving NBA figures and other sports updates.

Sharman Los Angeles Lakers Pete Newell National Basketball Association Newell Bill Sharman Laker’s Jerry West McGlocklin Jon McGlocklin Milwaukee Bucks NBA New York Knicks The Jazz

Stone Leads Portland Classic After Opening Round

Beth Stone shot a four under par 69 to take a three stroke lead in the Portland Classic at Portland. The Muskogee Oklahoma pro had five birdies and one bogey in the first round of the 54 hole LPGA event with seven others tied at 72 for second place. Jo Anne Carner stood fourth at 73.

Portland Ore Beth Stone Muskogee Okla Donna Young Clifford Ann Creed Sue Benning Judy Kimball Marlene Floyd Mary Lou Crocker Marlene Hagge Jo Anne Carner Jack Nicklaus Don Pooley Nicklaus Miller Barber Lee Trevino Hill

Lincoln Rolls Over Clarence Lowden Behind Four TDs

Clarence Williams threw four touchdown passes to Roush who added three scores as Lincoln of Stanwood defeated Clarence Lowden 38-8 on Friday night. Williams connected on 3, 12, 33 and 70 yard touchdowns while Roush also caught two 70 yard passes and scored on a 34 yard run. Lincoln improves to 2-0, Clarence Lowden slips to 0-2.

Clarence Kent Williams Stan Roush Lincoln Stanwood Clarence Lowden Williams Roush

Ahrendson Paces Olin Attack in 14-10 Victory

Olin defeated Guttenberg 14-10 as Lynn Ahrendson returned a kickoff 87 yards for a TD and added a five yard rushing score. Bruce Ahrendson made both extra points to seal the win. Guttenberg’s TD came on Andy Davis' 11 yard run, with Bill Tangeman adding a 25 yard field goal.

Guttenberg Olin Lynn Ahrendson Lynn Bruce Andy Davis Bill Tangeman

Angels renew Harry Dalton contract and front office moves

Anaheim California Angels owner Gene Autry renewed General Manager Harry Dalton’s contract for two years and awarded club President Red Patterson a three year deal. Patterson, formerly with the Los Angeles Dodgers, had been working on a handshake agreement.

Anaheim California Angels Gene Autry Harry Dalton Red Patterson Autry Dalton Patterson Los Angeles Dodgers Angels

Weekend Grid Results Across C.R. Metro Area

Friday and Thursday football results feature Jeff Capitol Ridge routing Kennedy 13 to 0 and Washington edging Iowa City 27 to 26. Major upsets include Linn-Mar beating Anamosa 20 to 6 and Solon defeating Clear Creek 50 to 6. Multiple games across state lines show high scores and close finishes, with teams like West Des Moines Valley and Davenport competing in decisive wins.

Jeff Kennedy Washington Iowa City Regis Newton Marton Prairie Linn Mer Anamosa Battle Creek Golva Dunlos Schleswig Anthon Oto Whitting West Bend Everiv Woodbury West Monona Scranton Boyard Humboldt Hampton Sibley Estherville Audubon Denison Central Lyon Moor-Orange City LeMars Carroll Kuemper Dunkerton South Winn Tripoli Jesup DM Roosevelt DM. Tech Marshalltown Waterloo East Jefferson Omaha Burke van Buren Tri-County Pekin-Pack West Burlington Eagle Grove Iowa Falls Ek Horn Kim Shelby Tennant Mormon Trail Lomons Paton-Chur East Greene S.E. Warren Leon Central Stuart-Mento Cumb.Masseno AveHo Tri Titonka Forest City Buffalo Center Ankeny Indianola Argyle Central Cardinal Rockridge Ill Fulton, Ill Camanche Burlington N.D LaHarpe Fort Madison Oskaloosa Knoxville Davis County Eddyville Lynville-Sully Knox County Hedrick Pelia Chariton M.c.newman Ackley-Geneva Carrot Lake City Radcliffe Hubbard East Union Corning Sioux Center Boyden Hull West Sioux Rock Valley Wall Lake Crestiand Carlisle South Hamilton Webster City Clarion Aurelia Sandborn Waukee Interstate Lincoln Central Gowrie Alta Sutherland Maxwell Baxter Emmetsburg Storm Lake Walisco Mount Ayr Albia Manning W.d.m.valley D.m.hoover Bayard Farragut Essex Sidney Malvern Sac City Cedar Falls Fort Dodge

High school football scores from Lisbon and around

Football results list numerous Iowa high school games with final scores including Lisbon 34 over E Central 3, Dike 6 over N Tama 17, Moravia 0 over Melcher Dallas 30, and Boone United 27 over Central Webster 7 among others. Names and places vary, with several 2 digit scores and multiple matchups across counties.

Melcher-Dallas Moravia Nevada Johnston Creston Glenwood C.b.lewis Red Oak Sheldon Spencer West Lyon George Rock.City Albert City-True Lake Misls Gar Hayfield Dysart-Genesee Gladbrook Bedford Maryville Norwalk Woodward-Granger Walnut Carson-Macedonia Boone United Central Webster Sidney Malvern Sheffield-Chapin Klemme Pleasantville Prairie City Panora-Linden Red Dexfield Dida Grove Maple Valley Sern Rinffton Quimby

Ailing Mike Hill Leads Ohio Golf Open

In light rain Mike Hill six under par at 134 leads the Ohio Kings Island Open after two rounds at 6,837 yards Nicklaus Golf Center. John Lister sits one back at 135 after a 67, with David Lundstrom 136 in third. Nicklaus shoots 69 to reach 140.

Mason Ohio Mike Hill Dave Hill John Lister

Corky Nydle Wins Forever 39 Golf Title At Atlantic

Corky Nydle of Ottumwa defeated Ann Griffel of Eldora 2 and 1 to win the Forever 39 championship at the Atlantic Golf and Country Club. Griffel beat Marion Lichty 5 and 4 to reach the final, while Nydle had earlier defeated Anne Willbrandt to advance. The two‑day event drew 120 entries for players aged 39 and older, marking the meet’s first mother daughter entry with Jan Boswell and Flo Hagg among top finishers.

Atlantic (Ap Corky Nydle Ottumwa Ann Griffel Eldora Nydle Anne Willbrandt Cherokee Jan Boswell Waterloo Flo Hagg

Hodges Boosts Wash Sophs in 42-14 Win

Willie Hodges ran for 7, 9, and 49 yards to power Cedar Rapids Washing ton to a 42-14 victory over Iowa City Friday in sophomore football. Teammates Kyle Doolin Earling Clayton and Kirk Hobbs also scored as Wash improved to 1-1.

Iowa City Willie Hodges Cedar Rapids Washington Kyle Doolin Earling Clayton Kirk Hobbs Wash

Fairfield Tops Monticello In 24-12 Victory

Steve Meinen scored two touchdowns by recovering Monticello fumbles in the end zone and blocking a punt as Fairfield defeated Monticello 24-12. The win lifts Fairfield to 2-0 while Monticello falls to 1-1.

Monticello Steve Meinen Fairfield Meinen

North Tama Tops Dike in Mid-town Conference Game

Traer North Tama defeated Dike 17 to 6 on Friday in Mid-town conference football. Jed Borba opened scoring with a one yard run, then Tony Stansbery added a 24 yard touchdown pass from Borba. Dike answered with an 18 yard run by Larry Bakker in the third quarter.

TRAER North Tama Dike Jed Borba Tony Stansbery Borba Larry Bakker

Beckmen Nips West Delaware in 13-12 Prep Win

Beckman overcame a 12-0 halftime deficit to beat West Delaware 13-12 on Friday. Beckman outgained 110 to 288 yards, benefiting from West Delaware missing a point after and a two point conversion. Tim Gassman opened scoring with a seven yard TD run and Kyle Maiers sealed it with an 18 yard TD pass. Bob Naber and Steve Burke answered for West Delaware with a six yard run and a 16 yard pass from Randy Kemp. Both teams sit at 1-1.

Manchester Dyersville Beckman West Delaware Blazers Tim Gassman Kyle Maiers Bob Naber Steve Burke Randy Kemp

Waverly Tops New Hampton in NEIAI Conference Battle

Waverly Shellrock rushed for 205 yards to power a 7-0 win over New Hampton in a Northeast Iowa conference game Friday night. Chris Hansen scored the game's lone TD on a 3 yard run in the first quarter and Dave Arns added the extra point. It was both teams’ first conference game.

Waverly Waverly Shellrock New Hampton Chris Hansen Dave Arns

Less Leads Benton Win Over Eldora in OT Thriller

Benton Community improves to 2-0 as John Less rushes for three touchdowns in a 20-14 overtime win against Eldora. Less gains come on 19 14 and ten yard runs as the Bobcats compile 215 rushing yards. Eldora drops to 0-2 after the setback.

van Horne Benton John Less Bobcats Eldora Less

IHSAA to Act On Conduct After Ejection in Baseball

Boone Iowa AP Iowa High School Athletic Association prepares action against players ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct in summer baseball. Executive secretary Bernie Saggan says a new rule approved by member schools will ban players from the next two contests after an infraction.

Boone Iowa Iowa High School Athletic Association Bernie Saggan

Maquoketa Valley Tops Springville for 2nd Straight Win

Randy Dunkal scored on a one yard run in the third quarter to lift Maquoketa Valley to a 6-0 victory over Springville last night. Springville fell to 0-2.

DELHI Randy Dunkal Maquoketa Valley Springville

Starmont Trips Central City in 28-12 Victory

Starmont rushed past Central City 28-12 as Mike Cornish gained over 200 yards and scored twice on three-yard runs. Neil Rima added two more Starmont touchdowns with six and seven yard carries. Central City replied with a four-yard TD by Mike Devlin and a 26-yard pass from Mark Robinson to R. J. Smith.

Starmont Mike Cornish Central City Cornish Mike Neil Rima Stormont Mike Devlin R. J Smith Mark Robinson

Stones 7-5 leap in London meet to avenge Montreal loss

Dwight Stones cleared 7 feet 5 inches in an international meet in London, seeking to rebound from Olympic defeat by Poland’s Jacek Wszola who took gold in Montreal. Wszola finished second at 7-3⅝, while Stones, world record holder from Huntington Beach, California, had posted 7-3 in rainy Montreal to win bronze.

London Dwight Stones Poland Jacek Wszola Montreal Wszola Stones Huntington Beach Calif

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