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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1968

Page

4

Morden Leads Tipton Past Monticello In Gridiron Duel

Rich Morden of Tipton threw two touchdown passes to spark a 19-7 win over Monticello. Gade and Mathias caught the scores, Ford added a rushing TD, while Bone scored for Monticello. Tipton improves to 2-0, Monticello stands 0-1-1.

Monticello Rich Morden Tipton Tigers Mike Gade Larry Mathias Doug Ford Jim Bone Monti Tipton Monti Ang Suarters Morticello Rich Mordent Dona Ferdinand Espinoza Kic Bob Helgens

Anamosa Raiders Edge Manchester 14-13 in Wamac Clash

Anamosa held off Manchester 14 to 13 as Todd Langager punched in two short TD runs and Dale Bildstein scored Manchester's lone touchdown. Langager added the extra point, while Sickles connected on a pass for Anamosa and Walker assisted on the scoring drive.

Manchester Anamosa Pee Leet D—Bildstein Lauser Xp—Brown Todd Langager Xp—Linky Sickles Raiders Dale Bildstein

Belle Plaine Stuns H-L-V 59-0 in State Rivalry

Belle Plaine routs H-L-V 59 to 0 as eight Belle Plaine players score. Don Swailes twice and Don Drakos sprinted 75 yards for the longest TD while the Plainsmen’ s defense held the opponent to 27 yards total offense.

Belle Plaine Plainsmen H-L-V Don Swailes Don Drakos

B G M Bears overpower Benton 36 7 in opener

Brooklyn B G M sprinted to a 36 7 first half lead against Benton Community. Jim Schwiebert scored three times to seal the Bears first win of the year. Tiebman added Benton’s touchdown on a 47 yard pass.

Brooklyn B-G-M Bears Benton Jim Schwiebert Tiebman

L D F Rout Maxwell 38 to 6 in Friday Night Football

Le Grand's L D F dominated Maxwell 38 6 as Kim Zesch returned a 50 yard punt for a score and Randy Hoge caught two TD passes. Al Stoner added a rushing TD and Paul Conant contributed a scoring run with Dunham adding the extra points.

Randy Hoge al Stoner Paul Conant Kim Zese XP — Dunham Hheks

Independence Mustangs Beat Maquoketa 26 10 in Gridiron

Independence defeated Maquoketa 26 to 10 as Gary Fuller scored two rushing TDs 55 and 10 yards. Maquoketa remained winless at 0-2 with a four yard TD by Barry Broman and a 25 yard field goal by Broman.

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Iowa Valley Tigers Roll Sigourney 31-6 in Strong Win

Unbeaten Iowa Valley built a 31-6 victory over Sigourney behind double scorers Bruce Robinson and Galen Burrell. The Tigers dominated the game with scoring bursts and steady defense.

Sigourney Iowa Valley Bruce Robinson Galen Burrell Tigers

Decorah Vikings top Oelwein 20 to 12 in Friday game

Decorah defeated Oelwein 20 to 12 as Craig Anderson Ron Haugan and Paul Cote scored for Decorah. The Vikings totaled 230 rushing yards while Rob Fick had both Oelwein touchdowns on four and eight yard runs.

Decorah Craig Anderson Ron Haugan Paul Cote Oelwein Vikings Rob Fick Oelwe Ruswine Ocelwe Cuagrghy Anderson T Ronean Rue Pau i Oe Robert Halvorsen

Waukon Dominates Starmont 46 0 In Friday Night Win

Waukon defeated Starmont 46 to 0 as Mark Williams rushed 44 yards for a score and Mickey Stamper caught two touchdown passes. The drive featured strong rushing and scoring plays from Waukon, with K P Linn handling kicks and Dennis Spiegier contributing on the ground.

Waukon Mark Williams Mickey Stamper Starmont Stars Starmont Iviqual

Lincoln Triumphs Alburnett 13-6 on Early Lead

Lincoln of Stanwood posted all 13 points in the first quarter to defeat Alburnett 13-6. Quarterback Mike Walshire scored on a one yard run and connected with Jeff Koening for a 16 yard TD pass. Ed Crosby added Alburnett’s lone score on a 14 yard run.

Alburnett Mike Walshire Jeff Koening Lincoln Stanwood Ed Crosby Schuite Jett Koering Walshire Warren Garton

Hazewinkel clinches U S wrestling team spot in finals

A 24-year-old Army soldier Dave Hazewinkel won the 135-pound spot with a 2-1 victory over Gayle Tolifson at the high altitude training camp in Alamosa Colorado. Final Olympic trials to choose freestyle and Greco Roman squads set for Saturday night.

West Central Defense Stops Postville 20-0

West Central of Maynard shut out Postville 20-0 for its second win. QB Wells threw a touchdown pass and added a QB sneak. Steffen caught a pass and ran 25 yards for another score.

West Central Postville Maynard Wells Steffen

Sumner Beats Elkader 40 to 0 in Upper Iowa clash

Sumner opened 2-0 in the Upper Iowa Conference with a 40 0 victory over Elkader Friday night. Tom Harris threw two touchdown passes and ran twice for four scores as Sumner dominated, with 27 points in the third quarter sealing the win.

Sumner Elkader Upper Iowa Tom Harris

West Union and Valley Tie in 13 13 game

Clermont Valley high's Mark DeSart scored two second half touchdowns but West Union North matched with a pair of scores. Bryce Beerman and Bob Reed tallied once each for North as the teams settled for a 13 to 13 tie.

Clermont — Valley High Mark DeSart West Union North Bryce Beerman Bob Reeder North Wee Valley Rames Valley Nate “Pop der Rom Whitsher Rae Faiser

Marion Sophs Blank Vinton In Wamac Opener 20 0

The Marion sophomore football team opened Wamac play with a 20 to 0 victory over Vinton on the Marion field. Steve Stone scored from the one yard line in the second quarter, Van Gillman connected with Kurt Luedtke for a 22 yard touchdown pass, and Gillman’s pass to Mark Witte for 20 yards sealed the win. Witte added the kicking duties.

Marion Vinton Steve Stone van Gillman Kurt Lued Indians Gillman Mark Witte

Whitworth Leads Open with Course Record 66

Kathy Whitworth of Dallas shot a four under par 66 to open the King's River Open at Kingsburg California setting a ladies course record. She trails money leader Carol Mann of Buffalo who shot 78 while Sharon Miller of Battle Creek Michigan was runner up at 70.

Kingsburg Calif Kathy Whitworth Dallas King’s River Country Club Miss Whitworth Carol Mann Buffalo N.Y Sharon Miller Battle Creek Mich

M F L Edges Fayette 20 19 on Late Stop

Monona Fayetteville-Lutheran ekes out a 20 19 victory over Fayette after an extra point miss preserves the lead. Steve Butters and Wayne Erickson each score three times in the game.

Monona M-F-L Fayette Steve Butters Wayne Erickson

Andy's Turbine Restricted Again

The U S Auto Club board tightens limits on Andy Granatelli's turbine powered car with a 10 inch wheel width on all four wheels and a reduced turbine air intake from 15.999 to 11.999 square inches effective January 1, 1969.

Indianapolis Ind U.S. Auto Club Board of Directors Andy Granatelli Granatelli

Van Dyke sparks Mt. Vernon with four touchdowns

Mt. Vernon rolled past Durant 40-0 as Jerry Van Dyke scored four times including a 60 yard kickoff return. He caught three TD passes from Craig Davis, and Mike Brannan added two majors in the victory.

MT. Vernon Jerry van Dyke Durant van Dyke Craig Davis Mike Brannan Chicago Ore Detroit Washington Ayabh Belenser Areriele Uliffe Ser Omer Powells Sn Kall Air Melton Iowa Ein Alomar Nortrp Om In Hendreks Ness Hardin E—Belanger Yortin Nyman Cage Altimore Nee Duran Detroit Robinson Neval Johnson Detroi Vernon T van Dyke Youmaensn Matchick Hardin Kaliner Northes G. Brown Mike Brannaman Kaline Eo Rice Plenwen Oakland Paneris Tovar R Jackson Elly Cater Killebrew Quilici Keough Ettles Gosger Duncan Allison Hunter Renick Uniaender Ron Clark Reese Miller Merritt Rollins Oakland Peeeaes Minnesota Croom Stephen Hernannd Innesota Rose A Ampaneris Herpandez

North Linn Triumphs 27-6 Over Springville in Friday Clash

Willie Luse and Roger Patton fueled North Linn as they defeated Springville 27-6. Luse scored twice on short runs while Patton threw for a TD and ran for another. Bruce Hinton gained 173 yards on 19 carries as North Linn improves to 2-0 in the Tri Rivers conference.

Coggon Willie Luse Roger Patton North Linn Springville Luse Patton Bruce Hinton

Baseball Scoring Notes From New York and Boston

American ccc ceev eee 100 100 110-490 Rev York ip edits 0 001 000 011-3 91 9 and i ir Peterson 12-10 HRs New York Mantle 18 Robina 6 Boston Yastrzemski 21.

Ccc Ceev Eee Rev. York I Ir Peterson New York Mantle Robina Boston Yastrzemsk

Solon Powers Past J.C.U High Behind Miller Hat Trick

Steve Miller rushed 43 yards for one touchdown and scored twice more as Solon defeated University High of Iowa City 31-20. John Baughn added two scores for Solon, now 2-0. Tom Peffer and Mitch Kaelber each threw TD passes for U High.

Iowa City Steve Miller Solon University High Miller John Baughn U High Tom Peffer Mitch Kaelber Ren Ore John Bausan P — Pmarek High Rick Hubbard Tech Kaelber Tom Cies Peffer Stastny

Iowa City Little Hawks Fall to Burlington Greyhounds

Burlington defeated Iowa City 32 to 14 in a non conference game as Bill Shellabarger scored two rushing touchdowns from the five and six yard lines. Iowa City’s Dave Brender scored twice from the two yard line but limited late surge unable to overcome the visitors. Burlington rushed for 293 yards led by Jim Wendling's 35 yard touchdown run in the fourth.

George Rampling Iowa City Little Hawks Burlington Greyhounds City High Dave Brender Burlington Bill Shellabarger Little Hawk Jim Wendling C.R. Washington

Naaktgeboren Wins Fall Track Quadrangular at Kingston

Jefferson high star Naaktgeboren led the J Hawks to team victory in Kingston Stadium as he clocked 4 37.9 in the open 4x mile style race. Washington's Tom Millen took second while Jeff Martin and Dan Meyer of Jefferson filled next spots. Kevin Twiselton of Jefferson won the sophomore half mile in 2 10.8 with Washington runners taking second through fourth in the team scoring.

Gene Naaktgeboren Jefferson High Kingston Stadium Naaktgeboren J-Hawks Washington Tom Millen Jeff Dan ‘Martin Dan Meyer Jefferson Kevin Twiselton Twiselton

Hawks Sophomores Roll Linn-Mar 45 to 7

Prairie sophomores led by Rick Marsh with three touchdowns and Bob Cleppe with two as they routed Linn-Mar 45-7 on the Hawks field Friday night. John Brass and Doug Zach added scores for Prairie while Linn-Mar’s Phil Polvin had the lone Lions TD.

Mid-Prairie Routs West Liberty 48-0 in Friday Victory

Mid-Prairie crushed West Liberty 48 0 on Friday as the Hawks defense held the visitors to minus 93 rushing yards. Jim Beranek scored four touchdowns while Myron Ropp connected on a 61 yard scoring pass to Dennis Gross. West Liberty totaled 68 yards offense.

Mid-Prair Een Downs Liberty Mid ‘Prairie Eres Jim Bo—eranek Danoe Dennis Gross Meron Ropp David Spreaker Bob Embree Loren Southwickaker Renee Diekel Ropp Mid- Prairie West Liberty Hawks Jim Beranek Myron Ropp

Cincinnati and San Francisco Baseball Game Summary

Game details show Cincinnati and San Francisco scoring with early runs and pitching notes. Key players include Keonce Farrell Nolan Diether Buzherdt and Cardenas with multiple hits and home runs noted. Marichal earned the win against Stone who took the loss with final score 7 4. Hart drove a homer for San Francisco.

Maquoketa Valley blanks Edgewood-Colesburg 12 0

Bob Saunders passed and ran for two touchdowns to lead Maquoketa Valley to a 12-0 victory over Edgewood-Colesburg. Terry Hardin starred on defense as the Panthers improve to 1-1 on the season.

Delhi Bob Saunders Maquoketa Valley Edgewood Colesburg

49ers to Decide Soon on Daniels Signing

The San Francisco 49ers will decide by Monday whether to sign Clem Daniels, AFL's top rusher. An informal contract was reached. Daniels, 31, earned about 35 000 a year with the Oakland Raiders before a broken ankle ended his Raider tenure.

SAN Francisco San Francisco 49Ers Clem Daniels 49Ers Daniels Oakland Raiders Raiders

Midland routs Central City 40 to 6 in Friday game

Midland quarterback Chuck Burns ran for two touchdowns and passed for two more as Midland beat Central City 40 6. Midland totaled 298 rushing yards and 130 passing yards while Kevin Stingley added a 62 yard third quarter TD. Dennis Franklin scored Central City's TD.

Midland Chuck Burns Central City Kevin Stingley Dennis Franklin Ion Asae Tae Hampson Kevin Ifinet Apt Ave Hansen

Dysart Geneseo Tops Dike 26 7 on Wilson's Three TDs

Don Wilson scored on 5 12 and 24 yard runs to spark Dysart Geneseo to a 26 7 victory over Dike. Ron Konicek added an 18 yard TD run while Steven Berg scored Dike's lone TD.

Dike Geneseo Sephienhend Sterenberg Don Wilson Don Kenicek Dave Feverbach

Miami Clips Wildcats 28-7 in season opener

Miami Hurricanes beat Northwestern 28-7 as quarterback David Olivo threw three touchdown passes after a 7-7 halftime tie. Olivo shifted from running to aerial attack in a nine minute stretch to secure the victory in Miami Florida.

Miami Fla David Olivo Miami Hurricanes Northwestern Hurricanes Wildcats Olive Norw Erdége Pena Miek Kalina Olivo Shelbourne Jutt Trowbridge Olive Sky Huff

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