West Branch Faces Brutal Start Under New Coach
West Branch with Dwight Spangler as head coach opened with 22 candidates and extended to about 30 before injuries cost a starter weekly. The Bears, under Spangler after Roger Hansen’s six years, lost 64 to 0 at Belle Plaine but have since shown resilience and gradual improvement amid tough defense and offense.
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West Branch Bears face tough early schedule says coach
West Branch of West Branch High School heads into a hard early slate with five lettermen, all seniors, and a veteran quarterback. Coach Dwight Spangler notes a shortage of experience but praises the team’s effort as they meet top ranked early opponents. Pedersen, a three year starter, anchors the offense and defense while other seniors fill key roles at end tackle and guard.
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D.M. Mustangs Rally to Top Comets on Late Goals
Des Moines Mustangs defeated Cedar Rapids Comets as two late goals broke a 2-2 halftime tie. Key players included Keith Barkalow and Pete Rushton scoring for the Mustangs while defensive help came from seniors on the line. Cedar Rapids faced injuries to Bart Hoffman and other starters. The Comets match Drake in a non league clash scheduled for next Sunday.
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Billy Casper Misses Palmer in Open Title Race
Veteran golfer Billy Casper surged to win the Alcan Golfer of the Year event with a final burst of birdies, overcoming Lee Trevino who faltered on the 16th and 17th holes. Casper said he would not believe the check is real until it arrives.
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Roundup of Friday Prep Games Across Cedar County Area
Northeast Iowa prep slate shows Manchester at Maqueketa Independence at Marton and Winton hosting Monticello Tipton visiting Anamosa plus Manchester at Maqueketa in a cluster of Friday games. Local listings note schools like Cedar and East Central in a busy schedule with ads promising fast economical services.
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DeLong Captures Inch Tourney at Ellis Park Cup
Tim DeLong shot a 69 to win first in the Ellis Park Inch Cup golf championship flight on Sunday. Tied for second with 70 are Jim Brousard and Al Ahrens. third place tied at 71 include Herb Dorsey John Winnie and Glenn Kerres.
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Prairie, Linn-Mar lead at Class AAAA and B state meet
Cedar Rapids Prairie places third in Class A with 34 points led by Jeff. L-M tied for high, Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Washington noted. Linn-Mar earns Class B second with Mike Bach sixth. Dennis Schultz places second for Manchester. Class AA title mentioned with a placeholder.
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Parish League Sees St Jude and St Pius Undefeated
St Jude's and St Pius remained unbeaten in Parish football league play Sunday. St Jude's beat St Matthew's 51 based on four touchdowns by Jim McAleer and two by Mike Chiar Monte. Ed Buckley and Toi Corrigan each scored one. Rick Bouzek tallied twice as St Jude's defeated All Saints. St Ludmila shut out St Pat's 13 0 with scores by Bob Owens and Jeff Claes.
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