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Newspaper
Malvern Leader
Location
Malvern, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1970
Page
3
Leader congratulates Jack Sell on election to the All Conference grid team and notes Panthers’ determined effort during a 2 win season. Also recognizes Panthers in final Conference individual statistics amid season start chatter.
Local schedule lists Farragut at Malvern and Hamburg at Fremont Mills with Nishna Valley and Vilisca participating. Unclear venue details and times due to OCR errors but matches regional girls basketball coverage.
The Iowa Conservation Commission lists the official hunting hours for waterfowl in Southwest Town. These rules govern when hunters may pursue ducks and geese during the season.
Valley gridders placed in final Corner Conference ratings for 1970 led by Randy Mantis as top pass receiver. Jeff Byers ranked fourth in passing with 52 completions, Clint Gravett ninth in kickoff returns, eight for 177 yards. The team finished ninth in points with 62 and seventh in rushing with 926 yards while eighth in passing for 604 yards. opponents allowed 1063 net yards and 192 points.
MOCHS Panthers dominate final Commer Conference stats. Jack Sell ranks fifth in rushing with 535 yards on 185 carries at 4.0 average. Keith Barber records 125 total tackles and leads kickoffs with 16 for 694 yards and 45.4 percent. Panthers finish ninth in team rushing, tenth in passing, and ninth in opponent points at 225.
In a Friday preview of 1970 71 girls basketball the Pantherettes defeated Nishna Valley 50 31 after a 32 28 junior varsity win. Kathy Leu and Debbie McClure each scored 20 for Malvern while Kristy Ricker added 10. Linda Washburn led Malvern with 17 in the opener, as Valley’s Lynette Carlson had 19.
The State Conservation Commission reminds waterfowlers that the duck coot and Canada goose season ends at sunset Thanksgiving Day. Whitefront snow and blue geese stay open until sunset December 11. The bow and arrow deer season ends Thanksgiving Day at 6:30 p.m. The ruffed grouse season closes November 29 at 4 30 p.m.
Teresa Richard writes that wrestling, a demanding indoor sport, needs more support this year. She quotes perspectives from students teachers and wrestlers, explains wrestling basics, and urges attendance at matches to back the school team.
Principal Roger Rohiff told The Leader the 1971 Corner Conference Basketball Tournament will be hosted by the Panthers. The event runs January 15 through 23 with games starting Friday the 15th and continuing nightly through the 23rd except Sunday.
Mills county opened pheasant season with a sizable armed influx. Saturday and Sunday brought good bag limits for many local hunters. Out-of-county visitors ignored landowners, causing gate damage and trespass fears as stock was shot and fields trampled. demand for No Hunting signs spiked and local relations soured.
Randy Montis of Nishna Valley earned a spot on the 1970 All-Carner Conference offensive first team. Morris placed second among conference ends, led the league with passes received, catching 30 passes for 299 yards. Honorable mention went to Blackhawk’s Tim Wall and Clint Gravett.
Malvern Panther senior back Jack Sell earned a spot on the 1970 All Conference offensive squad after leading his team in rushing. Four backs were selected, with teammate Dave Waymire earning honorable mention on offense. No Malvern players made the defensive first list, though two received honorable mention: Mike Steven and linebacker Keith Barber.
High Team Games and Series for Gay Oil Co Roillies Texaco P A G include top marks 882 2546. Indiv scores show Corn Nuss 182 189 192 563 Ruth Lefever 181 210 552 Carolyn Stewart 186 211 532 Corky Bowley 186 527 Avanelle Dashner 186 616 Mary Stanley 191 504 Virginia Greenwood 188 Evelyn Goy 186.
In the final Corner Conference Bid game Sidney defeated New Moerker 24 to 13 on November 10. The result left Corner team ratings unchanged as no shifts occurred in the final standings.
Steven Sands reports Malvern High and Junior High football players and families filled the recreation hall for the annual football banquet. Attendees enjoyed a pre-event game, merit awards by Coach Dan Stineman, speeches by Mr. Rohns, a pot luck supper, and various activities that capped an enjoyable evening.
A meeting at the American Legion Building in Emerson on October 29 formed the Southwest Iowa Horseman's Association. Officers elected for the year: Jack Gravett president, Joe Pilling vice president, Velma Pill ing executive secretary, Sandy Blank corresponding secretary, Mel Water man treasurer. Committees will be named in December. aims include trail rides, youth projects, horse shows, play days, and building an indoor arena for winter use for all area horsemen.
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