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Newspaper
Clinton Herald
Location
Clinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1956
Page
25
DeWitt rallied for a 14 0 victory over Savanna as multiple Savanna stand calls inside the Tribe’s 20 yard line faltered. Runge and Fischer led a single wing attack with Fischers 30 yarder powering the drive that sealed the win. Neesen added the extra point after the final score.
Clinton junior star Dave O'Brien sparked a 15-0 win at Coan Field, returning a opening kickoff 96 yards and adding a 7 yard touchdown as Clinton closed the Rocks fourth straight defeat. The 180 pound back totaled 53 rushing yards on five carries and helped fuel a dominant Clinton defense that held Rock Island to no first downs until late in the third.
Newman edged Bavaria 27-13 last night as Bavaria drops to 1-1 in the league and travels to face Newman next Saturday.
Newman led early with a TD pass to McCormick, but Amboy surged in the fourth quarter. Iriel interception set up Payne’s score, followed by Truckenbrod’s point, Payne another TD, and Hopkins clinching as Amboy seized a 27 13 lead. Newman drops third straight, season league pace. A 2145 swimmers participated in three day meet.
Saturday features Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Chievnnat at Chicago, New York at Philadelphia with Milwaukee at St. Louis. results include St. Louis 5 Milwaukee 4 and rain delays for New York vs Philadelphia and Pittsburgh vs Brooklyn. Sunday lists New York at Philadelphia and multiple matchups including Boston at New York and Chicago at Kansas City amid more rain.
Clinton high school's sophomore football team tied Rock Island mid third quarter but allowed two fast scores in the fourth. Rock Island won 21 to 7 with two long fourth quarter TD runs. Clinton trailed 0-7 at halftime after a 60 yard pass setup.
A boxing report from Cleveland covers Joey Giardello in a bout where the Associated Press lists the result and highlights the winner and score. Details emphasize Giardello’s performance and the event setting.
Maquoketa dominates Vinton 21 to 7 in the InWaMaC clash to seize a share of first in league play. Len Morehead and Jim Marcucci lead the attack with passing and rushing, including a 15 yard strike to Tom Rogers and a 45 yard run. Wirtz scores after a Morehead pass, Kozack punts 65 yards setting up another score, and a fourth Maquoketa TD is wiped out by a penalty. Margues accumulates over 100 yards on 14 carries as Maquoketa eyes Independence next Friday at homecoming.
In a boxing showcase, Philadelphia scored a knockout over Bobby Boyd amid a crowded arena. Chivaxo impressed with a dominant 160 strike count before the stoppage. Misako from Tokyo delivered sharp punches, halting Eiji Sawagmura as Japan watched.
Clinton edges Rock Island 15 to 0 as Clinton backs Dayells Holalmen and O'Brien score on drives. Key plays include a 7 yard O’Brien run and a 6:26 third quarter side end rush. A bad pass from center led to a safety as the game closed.
Iowa games feature Ames over Marshalltown 27 12 and Atlantic 32 Clarinda 13 among many. Cedar Falls 20 Cresco 15. Charles City 34 Osage 6. Clinton 15 Rock Island 0. Des Moines East 26 Waterloo West 6. Waterloo East 40 Dubuque 19. Illinois results include Kelly 13 Gage Park 7. Roosevelt 21 Foreman 0. Sterling 19 Dixon 7. Numerous other area matchups listed with mixed outcomes and several unclear scores.
Dodgers falter as St. Louis defeats the Braves 5-4. Brooklyn can tie the pennant with a three-game Pirates set, while Milwaukee and Cincinnati stumble. Yankees beat Boston 7-2 as Mantle hits his 52nd homer. Lindy McDaniel preserves a Yankee win in relief.
Fulton hampered by a short roster and fought Morrison Inc. to a 22 0 defeat. Morrison built a 6 0 halftime edge then pulled away in the third and fourth quarters as Loren Wichenga and Jack McKenzie sparked the Mustang scoring with multiple rushing plays and a late score set by Keith Zuidema.
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