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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1972
Page
4
Independence defeats Tipton 9 to 6 as Jim Stainbrook kicks an 11 yard field goal with 59 seconds left. Randy Beier catches a 44 yard touchdown pass for Independence. Tipton's score comes on a 6 yard run by Randy Moore Jr in the season opener.
Monti edged Manchester 13 to 6 as Spahr recovered a fumble for a score and Welson added a run. Manchester countered with a Tone TD on a wine-yard scamper by Cannon.
Vinton extended its undefeated streak to three games by edging Anamosa 26-20. Gene Kriegel scored twice for the victors as the teams traded leads in a defensive battle.
Steve Westphal scored three rushing TDs and added a 49 yard interception return for a fourth TD as Midland built a 16 0 lead and defeated Maquoketa Valley 48 16. Midland improves to 6 0 while Maquoketa Valley drops to 2 4.
North Linn moved to 3-0 in Tri Rivers play by routing Center Point 26-0. Steve Sohawasser caught a scoring pass for the Panthers as North Linn dominated with a 10-2-1 record overall.
Mt. Vernon stayed perfect in state play as they blanked West Liberty 30-0 in the East Iowa Hawkeye contest. Quarterback SPRINGVILLE-East Bufial Hafford scored the game’s first and only touchdowns, with Springville later defeating Tri-Rivers rival East Buchanan 18-7 to claim their first conference victory. East Buchanan and Springville sit 1-2 in the league.
Sam DeWilder tallied three touchdowns and Mark Lang added two as BGM crushed Keata 55 to 0 in a dominant football win. The game featured a one-sided display with BGM seizing control early and never surrendering the lead.
Don Klatt ran for two touchdowns from three and 20 yards to power Sigourney to a 24-6 win over English Valleys. Dave Kriers threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Lyle Sireigie. English Valleys scored on an 11-yard run by Jon Nott.
Montezuma over Williamsburg 248 fueled by Mark Baethke two rushing TDs from eight and three yards. Ken Smith adds an 80-yard score and two point conversions. Baethke and Smith showcase quick strike offense as Montezuma wins decisively.
Rumors around Wall Street gain traction yesterday as Mr Billy Gourmet Dining announces a 5 percent dividend. They offer increased value this week with all beer and pizza, at 720 John Street, Marlon, inviting orders and delivery via contact 776351 for rapid service.
Central City secured a 6 point win over Albemell Bl as Mike Corum's three yard touchdown run proved decisive. A sparse score by Quan rer is noted in the chaotic OCR fragment but the main event remains Central City's early scoring drive and defensive stand.
Sumner defeated Western Central with a 22 to 6 scoring edge as the game concluded. The matchup highlighted Sumner's offense and solid defense, delivering a decisive win on the home court.
M-F-L nips IWU North 12 to 10 as Mark Wold scores from two yards and connects on a 21 yard TD pass to Dennis Schultz for a Pine River League win over V North high school.
Cincinnati rode team unity to a 4-3 victory over Houston and clinch the 1972 National League Western Division crown. Manager Sparky Anderson praised the squad for its cohesion, saying the club thrives on people not just stars and that internal harmony matters as much as talent.
Iowa City overwhelmed Muscatine 48-0 as Steve Dean and teammates scored repeatedly on a 12 yard run and an 11 yard pass. Postgame revelry followed, with champagne sprays as the Reds clinched their second division title in three years.
Sumner edged West Central 22-8 in a homecoming victory powered by a strong rushing attack and late scoring drives. Key players included Curt Steward and Chuck LeGrand with multiple carries and a decisive fourth quarter TD drive led by QB Craig Bova.
In aHard fought Friday clash Beckman shunted Cedar Rapids LaSalle from unbeaten status 27 to 14. Beckman outgained 333 rushing yards to 276 and forced three LaSalle fumbles while Joe Burger and Mark Wagner led the Blazers with three and one rushing TDs respectively. LaSalle briefly rallied in the third before Beckman answered and held on for the win.
Dyersville Beckman sophomores edged LaSalle 128 in a Friday night football game. Mark Vogel rushed for a score from the four yard line and kicked off. Kevin Slater scored LaSalle’s 11 yard TD and Steve Platz connected with Drahozal for a conversion.
Edgewood-Craig Kivey sparked Sid-Co to a 1 4 victory over Guttenberg with two touchdown runs of one and six yards. Guttenberg’s lone score came from Terry Moser who ran for a yards.
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