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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1967

Page

6

Fayette Topples North with 13 12 Win in Friday Clash

West Union game saw Clyde Pickett seal the 13 12 victory with an extra point. Keith Himmel emerged as the offense star scoring from one yard and adding a 35 yard interception return. Merle Whitcher connected with brother Dean for North and also ran for a short TD.

West Union Clyde Pickett Fayette North High Keith Himmel North Merle Whitcher Dean Merle

Waukon Dominates Valley In Upper Iowa Conference Play

Elgin Stan Schlitter scored twice and threw for another as Waukon built a 26 0 lead to defeat Valley in Upper Iowa conference action Friday. Schlitter led the offense connecting on scoring plays while Waukon’s defense shut out Valley throughout the game.

ELGIN Stan Schlitter Waukon Valley Upper Iowa

East Buchanan Cruises Past Center Point 67 to 6 in Tri-Rivers

East Buchanan dominated Center Point 67 to 6 in Tri-Rivers play Friday night. Steve Myers scored three touchdowns on pass plays, with belts of scoring runs and passes by Randy Hallford and Generee Bill Sloan.

Buchanan Center Point Tri-Rivers Steve Myers Guartens East Buchanan Oty Oval Denison East Buchanan Myers Randy Hallford Generee Bill Sloan Lyness Jim Slattery

Maquoketa Valley Beats Edgewood Colesburg 19 12

Edgewood Colesburg fell 19 12 as Maquoketa Valley quarterback Bill Johnson connected with Roger Lambert on a long pass for the decisive score. The game narrowed in the second half with Edgewood Colesburg scoring first but unable to overcome the guests’ late drive.

Edgewood Roger Lambert Bill Johnson Maquoketa Valley Edgewood-Colesburg

Lincoln Triumps Over Alburnett 14-7 in Stanwood

Lincoln of Stanwood edged Alburnett 14-7 as two short second and third quarter runs put the game away. Steve Danley and Terry Peterman scored for Lincoln while Gene Naighbor crossed for Alburnett's lone touchdown.

Stanwood Lincoln Alburnett Steve Danley Terry Peterman Gene Naighbor

Patton Leads North Linn To 12 0 Win Over Springville

Roger Patton scored two 10 yard touchdowns in the first quarter as North Linn defeated Springville 12 to 0 on Friday night. Fullback Kenneth Ullrich starred for Springville on both sides of the ball.

Springville Roger Patton North Linn Kenneth Ullrich

Twins on Top Tigers Rally In Double Sweep

Detroit Tigers sweep two from Washington to close within a half game of Boston and one game of Minnesota. Mickey Lolich four hitter and Earl Wilson win opener as Washington falls. Cesar Tovar and Zoilo Versalles pace Minnesota in 8-2 victory over the Yankees.

Ben Olan Associated Press Spahn Sam Detroit Tigers Mickey Earl Mickey Lolich Earl Wilson Tigers Detroit Washington Boston Minnesota Lolich Wilson New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles Red Sox Cleveland Chicago White Sox Kansas City California Twins White Sox Cesar Tovar Zoilo Versalles Mel Stottlemyre Jim Kaat Kaat

Casper Putt Woes Keep Him in Seven-Way Lead Tie

Golf star Billy Casper struggled on the greens at the Thunderbird Classic, shooting a par 72 on the Upper Montclair course to stay in a seven way tie for the midway lead. The round included several mis-reads and nine missed birdie putts from 14 feet and closer.

Clifton N.J Billy Casper Casper Upper Montclair

Eldora High Eagles Rout Benton in 20-0 Football Showdown

Eldora High's top rated team edged Benton Community 20-0 on Friday night as Steve Bollar Jerry Roling and Kent Bain bridge scored. Eldora then opened the season with a 33-0 victory over Iowa Falls.

An’ Horne Eldora Benton Community Steve Bollar Jerry Roling Kent Bainbridge Iowa Falls

Fairfield Routs Tama To ldo In Second Half

Fairfield dominated the middle two quarters to beat Tama-Toledo 27 to 15. Tama-Toledo scorers were Mark Kriegel and Frank Guthrie with TDs, while Fairfield’s Hinkle scored twice and added a passing TD.

Fairfield Tama-Toledo Mark Kriegel Frank Guthrie Hinkle Tama Toledo Pew T . Beie Rege Yeres Frank Guthrie Er Utatoe Stolk Peres Dan Paim

Beckman Beats Starmont 14-0 in Friday Victory

Beckman of Dyersville defeated Starmont 14-0 as Tom Weigel scored on a one yard run and a two yard run. Weigel accounted for both touchdowns and led the offense in the ball game.

Dyersville Beckman Starmont Tom Weigel Weigel

Wilton Junction Upends West Branch In Iowa Clash

Wilton Junction stunned defending Iowa conference champion West Branch 26 6 Friday night. West Branch led 6 0 on Dick Heacock before Wilton dominated the final two quarters scoring 26 unanswered points. Dick Birkhofer raced in for two Wilton touchdowns including a 20 yard score.

Junction East Iowa West Branch Dick Heacock Wilton Dick Birkhofer Wtie

Droste Leads Cedar Rapids Drivers in Hawkeye Downs Event

Red Droste from Waterloo headlines the Paul Newkirk Twins 30s at Hawkeye Downs with Bill Zwansiger Johnny Beauchamp and Mert Williams in the stock car field. Davenport Friday yielded a 75-lap Tri-State win for Droste over Beauchamp as 3,000 fans watched 49 cars in action.

Red Droste Bill Zwansiger Johnny Beauchamp Mert Williams Paul Newkirk Twins Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids Droste Waterloo Tri-State Davenport Beauchamp Darrel Dake Verlin Baker Bill McDonough Cedar Rapids-area Dick Nestly Lloyd Ewing Peoria Ramo Stott Keokuk Roger Dolan Lisbon Zwansiger Wat John Beauchamp Atlantic Willis Rochester Minn Ron ‘Weedon Avenpert R Golan Cynon Roch Monticello Oon Gust Milan UN We Connolly Delhi

Famechon Edges Johnson In Melbourne Bout

Johnny Famechon won a decision over Don Johnson in Melbourne. The card featured Australian fighters and regional attendance, with Famechon scoring the clear victory.

Melbourne Australia Johnny Famechon Don Johnson Los Figeetes Ghonnie Ampson Arnold savtOe

Buchek's Dual Role Gives Mets a Split

Mets win game two 8-5 after Buchek belts two three run homers to overcome an Astros rally. Buchek produces season total of 13 homers while Mike Cuellar allows five hits in the opener loss. Other NL results include Cardinals over Braves in 12, Reds over Cubs in 10, Giants over Pirates 1-0 and Dodgers over Phillies 7-1.

Mike Cuellar Mets

National League Standings and Team Locations

Fragmentary standings show teams and cities including Houston Philadelphia Los Angeles Chicago St Louis San Francisco. The text hints at league standings and geographic spots but is incomplete for full results or dates.

St. Louis Atlanta Cincinnati Chicago San Francisco Pittsburgh Los Angeles Philadelphia Houston Angeles Cleciansh Piieate St. Louisburgh Sn Francisco St Louis Francisco New Nouston New York Nnease Neinnaty Mennes Sea Los Ange Tgayer Eemeten Los Angeien Jenkins Heath Jarvis Gibso Cisco Pitts Jerbel Ron Sisk San France Minnesota Leveland Altimore Washitan Ework Kansas City Kansas California Cleveland Californi Starmet Es Lauzerique Twilight Ew York Ace Mo Horlen Mee Baltimore Mkansas

North Tama Rolls Gladbrook 35-13 in Friday Football Bout

Trailing 13-0 in the first quarter North Tama of Traer rallied to defeat Gladbrook 35-13. Gladbrook’s Jon Zoffka and Joe Laufer scored while Gary Hanus sped 89 yards on the opening kickoff for one of his three rushing touchdowns.

TRAER North Tama Gladbrook Jon Zoffka Joe Laufer Gary Hanus NTGI Tama Jon Zoffka Versilos Hanus Em Youngs

Goettesh and James Win Cedar Rapids Go-Kart Races

Robin Goettesh won the junior division and Paul James the senior in Cedar Rapids Go-Kart Assn. races on the track west of Cedar Rapids Friday night. John Hall was second and Steve Uelze third in juniors. Emmett Proffitt was second and Lyle Offerman third in seniors.

Robin Goettesh Paul James Cedar Rapids

Walleye Giant Hooked by Catfish Weber Near Town

Advertisement notes Bill Could not disclose river or exact location yet he landed a 154 pound walleye after about 20 minutes. It suggests visiting Mr Bill's Gourmet Dining in Marion to learn more details while hinting at Tuna Pizza as risky with Walleye Pike.

Bill Catfish" Weber Walleye Marion 10Th St Bohemian Savings

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