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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1972

Page

2

Murdock's 75-Yard Return Caps Kennedy Rally Win

Cedar Rapids Kennedy rallying from behind shocked Iowa City 26 24 as Murdock hurdled a tackler at the 45 yard line to complete a 75 yard punt return for the deciding score with 1 34 left. Jeff Cray’s stops preserved the win over seventh ranked City High.

Iowa City Mark Murdock Jerry Mauren Murdock Cedar Rapids Kennedy Cougars Mauren Mark City High Stilk Jeff Cray Little Hawks Keenesy Larry Covington Rocky Is Dick Church Dave Bennett Bennetawa

Jett Stays Unbeaten as Jeff Blank Bettendorf 21 0

Jeff outscored Bettendorf 21 to 0 in a Mississippi Valley Conference game. The J-Hawks defense shut out the Commodores for the fourth straight week, limiting Bettendorf to eight first downs while Jeff gained 175 yards on offense. Head coach Jack Fisk praised the line and both quarterbacks Craig Wilford and Dave Gaskill as Jeff moved to 4-0 overall and 3-0 in the Valley.

Bettendorf Cedar Rapids Jefferson J-Hawk Jeff Jack Fisk Craig Wilford Dave Gaskill Fisk J-Hawks Wilford Gaskill Scott Smith

Cedar Rapids Marion 26 Iowa City 24 in tight prep gridiron

In a crowded slate of prep football results, Cedar Rapids Kennedy routed Bettendorf 21 0 and Marion defeated Anamosa 33 12 while Washington fell 6 to Muscatine. Linn-Mar tied Dyersville and several other teams posted wins or close losses across the state.

Nnedy Iowa City Kennedy Bettendorf Washington Muscatine Linn-Mar Dyers Paecaman Marion Anamosa Mississippi Valley C.R. Kennedy Iowa Sky C.R. Jeff C. R. Wash Linton Dub. Senior Dub. Hempstead J. K. West South Iowa Cedar Belle Plaine English Valleys Wilhamsburg Boa Montezuma Iowa Beckman Regina Peila Neuheve Vernon Wien Seton West B of Clear Creek eWest S Werty Mid-Prairie Durent Mid-East

Benton LaSalle hosts Ben ton C ommunity in EIowa football clash

Benton LaSalle High 2 1 hosts Benton Community in an East Central Iowa conference football game at Kingston Stadium Saturday at 7 30 p m local time.

LaSalle High Benton Community Iowa Kingston Stadium

J-Hawk Sophs Blank Cedar Rapids Jefferson 14-0

Bettendorf sophomores improve to 4-0 in league play with a 14-0 victory over Cedar Rapids Jefferson. The J-Hawks stand at 3-1 overall.

Bettendorf Cedar Rapids Jefferson J-Hawks

Fight Results Across Cities Highlight Flyweight Upset

The Associated Press reports multiple boxing results: in Bangkok Venice Borkor Sor stopped Betulio Gonzalez. In New York Rodrigo Valdes outpointed Lloyd Duncan. In Denver Rapids Mich Dale Hernandez stopped Carl Gonzales.

Bangkok Thailand Venice

Marion Survives Mistakes 33-12 Victory Over Anamosa

Marion overcame penalties and errors to beat Anamosa 33-12 in a Wamac matchup. Jon Morris starred with two TD runs, Randy Wade added a 58-yard score, and Brad Kuburz shined on both sides. Marion improved to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in conference as Monticello looms next.

Anamosa Marion Wamac Indians Raiders Brad Kuburz Monticello Jon Morris Gregg Anderson Morris Randy Wade Gary Bol Den Anderson Dan Hoke Brad Newhard Raider Vinton Marion Anam Hageseesasse Erretee An- Marion Jon Morris 2 (33, Pass Derson (5, Run), A le (58, Run), Dan Hoke AE Angot Son Gary Ol Namosa

Iverson Opens Lead At Quad Cities Open In Bettendorf

Tour sophomore Don Iverson shot 71 to take a two stroke advantage after two rounds of the Quad Cities Open at Crow Valley Golf Club. He posted 138 through 36 holes as Lanny Wadkins Gibby Gilbert Doug Olson and Bob Wynn trailed at 140 in cold wind and 40 degree weather. Defending champ Deane Beman stood tied for 141 alongside Dave Marad and Bob Payne.

Bettendorf Iowa Don Iverson Iverson Crow Valley Golf Club Lanny Wadkins Gibby Gilbert Doug Olson Bob Wynn Wynn Wadkins Olson Gilbert Deane Beman Dave Marad Bob Payne

Alburnett Edges Maquoketa Valley 36 34

Alburnett held off Maquoketa Valley 36 to 34 in Tri Rivers conference action after a 22 point rally by Maquoketa Valley in the final period. Alburnett snapped the slide with a late defensive stand.

Alburnett Valley Maquoketa Valley Tri-Rivers

Witwer Sparks Wash in 21-6 win over Muscatine

Washington high remained unbeaten with a 21-6 victory as Greg Witwer returned a punt for a touchdown and intercepted a pass for another score. Matt Fletcher passed for 101 yards while Muscatine was held to 123 total yards. Wash improves to 4-0 in the Mississippi Valley Conference.

Greg Witwer Washington High Muscatine Kingston Stadium Wash Wally Sheets Mike Cole Fletcher Matt Jefferson J-Hawks Beest Dees Muscatine Freeseeve Washington Dan Reed Bob Stinnett

Linn-Mar LionsBeat Beckman 6-3 in defensive win

Linn-Mar high school earned its third straight win with a 6-3 victory over Dyersville Beckman. QB Keith Tharp scored the winning TD on a 16 play 67 yard drive after a fourth quarter drive stalled, while Coach Paul Carney praised the defense and noted the team’s turnaround in the East Central Iowa conference.

Bennett Mauren Murdock Chuck van Hoeck City High Cilek Dennis Condon Kennedy Larry Covington Linn-Mar Marion Paul Carney Lions Iowa Beckman Lion Lion-Mar Mark Wagner L M Keith Tharp Dan Sindelar Mike Johnson

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