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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1957

Page

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Clinton River Kings overpower Washington in football clash

Clinton defeated Washington 82 to 14 as Ted Davelis passed for 312 yards and Gary Lorenz 74, 50 and 67 yard receptions. Abbott Kent and Stebbens scored on long catches while Washington struggled with a leaky pass defense and weak blocking.

Wash. Clin Quarness Washington Clinton His Honer Gordy Jones Bob Bleakley XP Bleakley Clinton Dick Abbott Ted Davelis John Kent Davelis Liam Davelis Gary Lorenz Jim Stebbens River Kings Lorenz Bleakley E—Bruce Kohah Fisher Lyle Zody Rive Delirey al Mary Dave Lowe Dei Rusher Jim Moorman Bob Stevens Carlton Woods Arles Laughlin Gary Koza Gary Galbraith Terry McGiverin Bob Hartman Carlton Airisht Jon Petersen Dave Hart B—Gordy Jones Gary Soika Don Bose Gow Gable Don Schmidt Phil Arnell Dick Lacore Fritz Tuchal Clinton Vo Lynn Lyon Bob Burns Gerald Martin Ee Hansen Ross Barrows Jack Marr Arles Rutledge G Walter Parker Bob Buell Larry Gran Paul Bekowles Jim Bailey Garyuel Ross Spooner Dan Mabee Bekowles Harvey Evers Charles Allesee Korens Charles Tillema Rus Bentley Tos Bsampson Bob Richardson Larry Buckley Donkey Lary Judd Tom Ryan Paul Edens Lary Ju 0An Paul B H. McClusk Jim Butler Bob Clam Waldo Geiger

Sumner Dominates Tripoli in 17th Straight Victory

Sumner overwhelmed Tripoli 57-0 on Friday night to extend its win streak to 17. Eugene Knotloh and Richard Haupt led the offense with major scoring bursts and Sumner piled up 413 rushing yards while holding Tripoli to 17. The game featured multiple Sumner players reaching the end zone as the team dominated in all phases.

Sumner Tripoli Eugene Knottoh Richard Haupt

Lansing Triumphs Over Waterville 10-1 in Baseball

Lansing high school defeated Waterville 10-1 as Protsmar homered for the winners. The brief item notes a one-sided baseball game with a standout long ball and mentions other stray text from the clipping.

Lansing High School Waterville Protsmar Iba? i Belcher

Monticello Edges Marion In 2012 Wamac Showdown

Monticello jumped to a 7-0 first quarter lead on a Jim Wright blocked punt return. Jim Holmes added a five yard run and Jim Helgens booted the extra point as Monticello defeated Marion 20-12 to hand the latter its first loss of the season and stay alive for conference title hopes.

Monticello Marion Jim Wright Monti Jim Holmes Jim Helgens Marion Monti Ren Long Ray

Tama Romps Belle Plaine 48 To 13 In Friday Clash

Tama rolled to a 48 to 13 victory over Belle Plaine led by Butch Loftus and George Vanda Walle who each scored three TDs. Vanda Walle opened with an 80 yard run and Loftus added 42 and 70 yard rushes along with a 37 yard pass, while Dick Spading scored Belle Plaine’s two touchdowns on short runs.

Tama Belle Plaine Butch Loftus George Vanda Walle Vanda Walle Tom Videtech Dick Spaiaing Jim Corns

Giardello Wins On TKO In Seventh Round

Cleveland report says hard hitting Joey Giardello stopped Bob Lane at 2:45 of round seven in a nationally televised 10 rounder. A string of right hand blows put Lane on the ropes and the referee halted the bout as Giardello cemented his No 2 middleweight ranking while awaiting plans from Sugar Ray Robinson or Carmen Basilio.

Cleveland Joey Giardello Sugar Ray Robinson Carmen Basilio Giardello Bobb Lane Lane Tony LaBranche

Play Today in Prep Substates

BOONE AP First round substate baseball games set for Saturday at four sites. Contenders seek the championship to be decided Oct. 3. Schedule lists No 3 Urbana versus Van Horne at Van Horne, Clarence versus Crawfordsville at Crawfordsville, with a final to be announced.

Hawkeye 500 Stock Car Race Tickets On Sale Sunday

Tickets will be sold all day at the Chamber of Commerce building ticket office for the Hawkeye 500 stock car race set for 1 p.m. Sunday at Hawkeye Downs. The Hawkeye Downs ticket office opens at 9 a.m. Sunday.

Chamber of Commerce Hawkeye Downs

Independence Cubs Triumph Over Anamosa 31-13 in Wamac Showdown

Independence roared to a 31-13 win over Anamosa on Friday night. Chet Schmitz sprinted for three long TDs covering 57, 9, and 55 yards to lead Independence. Anamosa had a 13-0 edge early in the second period via Dean Hartman 43 and 83 yard scores, but Independence answered with two TDs before halftime and pulled away in the second half. Bob Devies added two one yard TD plunges as Independence earned its second Wamac conference victory. Anamosa remains winless.

Independence Chett Schmitz Anamosa Schmitz Dean Hartman Bob Devies Reeeweer Tasne Anamosa Independence Scort Case Schmitz Devies Wilkinson Hartman

Manchester Tops Vinton In WaMac Conference Game

Manchester squeaked past Vinton in WaMac play 7 0. Full back Kenneth Longseth scored the lone touchdown from five yards in the second quarter, with defensive standouts Longseth and Bill Letts for Manchester. Vinton highlights included Jim Radcliffe connecting on two 24 yard passes to Markland Welch and Jack Mitchell's 45 yard run.

Vinton Manchester Manhawks Kenneth Longseth Longseth Bill Letts Jim Radcliffe Markland Welch Jack Mitchell Kenneth Nsseth

Central Upsets Simpson 6 to 0 in Iowa Conference clash

Central defeated Simpson 6 to 0 with a first quarter TD by Bob Carle. Parsons crushed Iowa Wesleyan 59 to 0 as eight players, including Dick Long, scored. Westmar edged Buena Vista 13 to 12 in another Iowa Conference game Friday night.

United Press Central Parsons Iowa Simpson Bob Carle Iowa Wesleyan Dick Long Westmar Buena Vista

Rams Speed Too Much for Hawks 21 6

Dubuque’s backfield raced to a 21 6 victory over Jefferson as Dixon Orr Clete Meyer and Mike Kilbane combined for 226 rushing yards. Orr’s 41 yard kickoff return and a 31 yard scoring pass by Terry Isaacson helped the Rams seize a 7 0 lead in the first half with two quick scores. Jefferson battled to 7 6 at halftime but fumbles and stout Ram speed sealed the result.

Dubuque Thomas Jefferson Speed Merchants Jefferson Rams J-Hawks George Hidinger Iowa City George Washington Davenport East Waterloo Dixon Orr Clete Meyer Mike Kilbane Orr Meyer Russ Steve Dubuque Prep Owly Dubuque Lightning Terry Isaacson J-Hawk J‘hawks Rollie Jeffords Ken Montgomery Craig Starkey Gary Bean Bean Don Lewis Jeffords Steve “Fleetwood Kadlee Jimee Ee Hiorski Ae E Covington Don West John Haberle Cop Lucky Deve Say Ve Jay Jerr White Lon Winter Leon Sulek Bunny Howell Tom Wisnousky Nick Geek Kepter Ous Ic Ary Tritle Dave Peterson Avid R Chuck Charipar Lewis Clausen Wally Clark Woodhouse Charles Hackman Jerry Innan Steve Kadiec Jim Lorenzen Nop Harper Bruce Pfalzeraph Chick Juergens Dora Craig Stark Vearke Hentees Kwartz M Schwartz Jim Meyer Jeff Rene Seewee Popentats Etbesoveese Jefferson Paenete Dubuque Oyu Ueenet Scorin Mategard Ness Isaacson Isaac Pat Steve Son

Chicago White Sox Sign Prep Star Larry Admire

Chicago reports right handed pitcher Larry Admire of Brookfield Missouri, noted for football basketball and baseball in high school, has signed a 1958 contract with the Davenport Iowa farm club of the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago Larry Admire Brookfield Chicago White Sox Davenport

Maquoketa Tops Tipton 26 0 in Defensive Battle

Maquoketa defense stalls Tipton as Tim Rogers scores three touchdowns and Len Morehead adds one in a 26 0 victory. The win creates a two way tie for first in the Wamac conference with Independence at 2 0. Tipton falls to 1 1.

Tipton Maquoketa Cardinals Malquoketa Independence

Bart Thiele Sets Pace In 20-6 Elkader Win

Elkader opened with Bart Thiele returning the kickoff 80 yards and later adding a 42 yard clincher as Elkader topped Clermont- Elgin 20-6 in an Upper Iowa conference clash. Elkader’s ground game stifled Clermont- Elgin’s 385 yard rushing attack and a Bill Ruegnitz to Gary Woods 11 yard pass produced Elkader’s other score.

Bart Thiele Elkader Bert Thiele Clermont-Elgin Thiele Clermont Elgin Iowa Bill Ruegnitz Gary Woods Elgin Elk Fumb Waar Clerepont-Sigse Gary Hyde Barth Thiele

Fayette Edges Postville in Upper Iowa clash 25-19

Fayette defeated Postville 25-19 in a tight Upper Iowa conference game. Mike Eischeid fueled the offense with two key passes, including a 38-yard setup to Duane Watkins who then handed to Dean Watkins, and a 29-yard connection to Larry Maxson. Bob Marvin sealed the win with a 10-yard touchdown run after a 53-yard setup.

Fayette Postville Post Fay Fayette O Fred_ Heins Don Marsh Dennis Eder Bill Fayette Dean Watkins D Wane Watkins Kip Knight Larr Mason Eischeid Fond Marvin

Keota Defeats Solon 44 to 26 in Friday Play

Keota built a 32-6 halftime lead and held on for a 44-26 victory over Solon. Keota scored two first quarter touchdowns and three in the second, while Solon added three second-half TDs. Dennis Barrierian scored twice on 15 and 81 yard runs, with Dave Ranacem Casey connecting for a TD pass.

the Gazette Solon Keota Dallas Cooling Dennis Barrier Ian Dave Ranacem Casey Fred Heins Postville Borrs Oscorr Dennis Eder Don Marre

Iowa Prep Powers Score Wins Amid Top 10 Upsets

Davenport Blue Devils extended their unbeaten streak to 27 with a 32-6 win over East Moline. Ames crushed Newton 32-12 while Burlington shut out Washington 26-0. Des Moines East upset Waterloo West 27-7 as Oskaloosa beat Grinnell 19-0. Fort Dodge topped Omaha Holy Name 20-6. Iowa City defeated Davenport St Ambrose 14-12. Sioux City Central beat Mason City 28-14. Waterloo East routed Sioux City East 13-6. Des Moines Roosevelt beat Des Moines Tech 20-0. Marion fell to Monticello. Des Moines Dowling plays Des Moines North tonight.

Iowa Davenport Mighty Blue Devils East Moline Ill Ames Newton Central Iowa Fort Dodge Omaha Holy Name Iowa City Davenport St. Ambrose Sioux City Central Mason City Waterloo East Sioux City Des Moines Roosevelt Des Moines Tech Marion Little Eal Monticello Des Moines Dowling Des Moines North

Jesup Tops Traer 12-7 On Second Half TD Drive

Jesup defeated Traer 12-7 as Jim Emme scored on a three yard run in the third period and Nyle McMartin added a four yard run for the winning touchdown in the fourth. Gary Karr connected with Manful on Jesup’s first quarter TD pass.

Monticello Long the Gazette Jesup Traer Jim Emme Nyle McMartin Gary Karr Manful Trier Rom Karl Co “Manti Nyle “Mearin

Giardello Stops Lane In Sizzling Bout For Title

By The Associated Press, middleweight Joey Giardello 161 pounds defeats Bobby Lane 150 in a hard fought relay style bout for a title, delivering decisive blows and crowd roaring finish.

Associated Press Joey Giardello Bobby Lane

Williamsburg 26-0 Victory Over Wellman

Williamsburg shut out Wellman 26 to 0 as Wellman defense stymied two Williamsburg scoring drives. Fred Shettler's 44 yard rush set up a Wellman touchdown, while Harold Murphy and Ron Romine each crossed the goal line for Wellman. Bill Wade connected with Dick Polston on a 35 yard pass for a third quarter TD.

Fred Shettler Wellman Bill Wade Dick Polston Harold Murphy Ron Romine Williasesber Harelé Breas Anetiber Dirk XP Harold Worpks God

North English Wins 25-12 at West Chester

Lonnie Rogers scored three touchdowns on 12, 2, and 5 yard runs to lead North English to a 25-12 win over West Chester. Les Williams connected with Dean Reiss for a 24 yard TD, while West Chester's scores came from a 25 yard pass to Dave DeLong and an 80 yard run by Jay Klopfenstein.

West Chester Lonnie Rogers Rogers Les Williams Dean Reiss Dave DeLong Jay Klopfenstein Klopfenstein W.o North Euclidh Quar Ean Reiss

Kalona rally tops Lone Tree 42 to 21 in football clash

Kalona erased a 14-0 deficit to defeat Lone Tree 42-21. Larry Jirsa caught a 62 yard pass from Tom Hofer for Kalona’s first score in the second quarter. Jerry Alt then sprinted 7, 13 and 45 yards for Kalona, with Bill Reif scoring from one yard and Hofer adding a 43-yard run later. Lone Tree’s scoring came from Jim Johnson on three TDs and three extra points.

Loftus VandaWalle Kalona Lone Tree Larry Jirsa Tom Hofer Jerry Alt Bill Reif Jim Johnson Ters Kaleus Jae Tikes Xp—Hofer Reif Ne Tree Xp—Johnson

Waukon Routs West Union 34-0 in Upper Iowa clash

Waukon dominated West Union 34 to 0 as Harold Fish and Neil Evans led a potent ground game. Fish scored on runs of eight and six yards and Evans added 42, 36, and 34 yard TDs while quarterback Bert Bigelow contributed for Waukon.

Waukon West Union Iowa Harold Fish Neil Evans Fish Evans Bert Bigelow Ey Wauk Sestaukon Vardge

Teachers Edge Grundy in 25 21 Victory

Tom Northrup led Teachers High Cedar Falls past Grundy Center 25 21 scoring 25 points. Northrup ran three three and 50 yard TD runs countering Grundy Center sprints by Bill Smith and Ronnie Rust who had 60 and 50 yard scores respectively. Daryl Connell added a four yard dive for Grundy Center.

Grundy Tom Northrup Teachers High Cedar Falls Northrup Bill Smith Ronnie Rust Daryl Connell Seseeese Grundy Center Jll Smith Connell Dale Converse Tay

Davenport 32 East Moline 6 in valley headline thriller

Gary Gardner sparked Davenport’s 27th straight Valley win with three touchdowns and big plays including a 50 yard return and 38 yard sneak as Davenport improved to 2-0 in the conference. Rock Island beat Moline 33-26, Booker Edgerson scored three times. Town City edged St Ambrose 14-12 in a non conference game.

Davenport Gary Gardner East Moline Gardner Rock Island Maroons Rocks Booker Edgerson Chuck Catterton Town City St. Ambrose Academy Bob Shank Pat Phillips Little Hawks

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