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Graettinger Times

Location

Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1956

Page

3

Pirates Fall Short In Near Comeback Against Swea City

In a taut 1957 grid battle the Pirates trailed 18-7 at half after a disputed touchdown call. They rallied late with two scoring drives led by Jespersen and Gretn but could not overcome Swea City as Grein piled up 114 yards on 23 carries and the Pirates finished with 18 first downs to 8 for Swea City.

Pirate Grein Jespersen Standing Masters Doler

First Defeat of Year For Local Gridders

The Cracttinger Pirates lost 18-14 to Swea City Trojans in a homecoming upset. The Pirates, at five wins, stalled late in the fourth quarter after a fumble and gave up a 55 yard touchdown by Carl Johnson on their second play of the game.

Pirates Swea City Trojans Swea City Eleven Swea City Pirate Carl Johnson

12 Foot Tomatoes From Climbing Crates

Lew Wanamaker of Marengo built crates for ordinary tomato plants last spring and pruned them to climb, producing 12 foot tomatoes.

Lew Wanamaker Marengo

Osceola Girl Injured After Car Rolls Backward

Jemma Sadderis of Osceola was hurt when she slipped under a reversing car. She sustained twelve broken ribs a mild slow fracture and lung injuries. The note about a subscription due appears unrelated to the incident.

Jemma Sadderis Osceola

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