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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1968
Page
8
The Malvern Panthers tumble to a third straight defeat as the Essex Trojans upset them, dropping Malvern from third to sixth in the standings. Injured quarterback Rod Powles is cited as a key hindrance, with the team showing strong totals in yards and rushing despite the rough run.
Sidney blocked a punt to spark a TD drive and beat Nishna Valley 7-0 Friday night. Jem Starnes scored the touchdown and extra point after a Cowboys drive from the NV 35. Hawks leaders were Scott Sayers Randy Morris and Chris Pierce with solid ground gains. Scott 4 yards on 10 carries and 7 tackles, Randy 4 yards on 42 carries, Chris 49 on 5. John Paul totaled 20 tackles.
Malvern's B team added another win to its streak as the Panther cubs defeated Farragut 13 to 7. All scoring occurred in the first half with Mike Glynn breaking for a 10 yard end sweep and Ron Evans catching an 84 yard pass from Mike Hoyt for the major score. Bob Hays kicked the extra point.
A woman argues that guns are dangerous only in handling, not objects themselves. After reassurance that inanimate items pose no inherent danger, she accepts the view, but the family still faces convincing two other boys who want to buy a gun.
Three new Mills countions from Nishna Valley have joined Malvern's Carol Wolfe on the Kennedy Patriottes team this season. Wolfe, 5 10 junior, was a standout for Malvern Community High and is one of six returning totter winners. New to the squad are Peggy Haack, Kay Rydberg, and Darlene Sandquist, all players from local squads. The Kennedy gals open November 30 on their home floor in Wahoo with a 17 game regular schedule.
Malvern Pantherettes, led by Coach Larry Maynes, field a 27-member squad for the 1968-69 season, with returning forwards Marcia Wolfe and Linda Schroeder and guards Becky Swanson and Mary Beth Costello. The home opener against Glenwood is set for Saturday at 7 pm in the Community Building, with 13 freshmen joining the corps and a promising, balanced lineup.
The 1968 Corner conference grid title hinges on three contenders Hamburg Fremont Mills and Sidney with two cellar clubs Stanton and South Page yet to win a game. Friday’s final matches decide standings as Nishna Valley battles New Market while Farragut eyes Essex and Sidney visits Melvern in a midweek mystery game.
Glenwood high athletic director A Nuckolls and Coach Keith McGinnis organize a girls basketball clinic for Saturday November 16 in the Glenwood high gym. Participants include Farragut Lewis Central Woodbine and Glenwood with speakers John Dornan Clarinda Charles Neubauer Valley and Robert Smiley Carroll. Games feature Farragut versus Lewis Central at 6 30 p m and Glenwood against Woodbine at 8.
New Market defeated Fremont-Mills 26 to 25 in a key conference upset as Sidney edged Nishna Valley to regain the lead. Malvern dropped to Essex and tied for sixth, while Stanton and South Page linger at the bottom. Ken Carmichael led New Market with three touchdowns and 119 rushing yards. Steve Harris added 133 rushing yards and the other Miner TD.
Nishna Valley to dedicate a new 440 yard track during halftime of the NY New Market football game. Principal Robert Mejia led the project with 96 donors funding 6363.16 and 60+ volunteers providing labor and equipment.
Malvern Panthers ran more than their opponent but lost 15 to 6 on Essex’s Trojan field. Essex drew first blood as Jim Anderson scored from the one yard line, Tedhe Ginger adding the extra point. Rob Washburn tied it with a 14 yard grab from Lynn Turner, but the Panthers couldn’t sustain drives while Essex pressed inside the Panther defense. Danny Franks added a 9 yard score late in the game and Kenny Blackman totaled around 107 yards for Marye, as Essex held on for the upset.
Malvern's B Team Panthers finish with a 33 record as they beat Nishna Valley Faragut and Hamburg and fall to Glenwood Sidney Essex. In the loss to Essex the Trojans won 13-7 with Mike Glynn scoring a 10 yard end sweep in the second quarter. Ron Evans caught an 84 yard pass from Mike Hoyt to set up the score and Rob Hays kicked the extra point. Essex added a 15 yard reverse and a late drive to seal the win.
The New York Women's Adult Physical Education classes led by Mrs Pam Obrecht, with helpers, are underway. Forty six women have registered from Malvern Hastings Emerson Randolph and others. Four of ten classes have been held featuring volleyball, isotonic and isometric exercises, and music activities. Remaining sessions: Nov 11 14 18 21 Dec 4 9.
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