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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1948
Page
5
In an away game the Panthers lose to Marion with reported profits: Mullen $20.88 tied for second, Ray Stumbaugh $12.50 in third, Mrs. Ed Hemmer $8.33 in fourth. No profit noted.
Marion beat Monticello 20 to 0 as Otting opened with a 50 yard run and the Indians scored in every quarter except the third. Monticello threatened early but Marion held and forced turnovers, while Paul Schneider’s 32 yard run highlighted the Panthers’ best moment.
Victor Richardson was the sole perfect predictor, elevating Richardson to the last prize contender as Wisconsin fell 47 to 7. The contest drew about 180 entries this week with 160+ missing the Wisconsin upset and Monticello, Marion, and Anamosa results knocking many out.
Monticello travels to Vinton for a conference game rated as a three touchdown favorite after a 20 0 loss last Friday. Coach Avelcas hints at possible line changes and emphasizes team coordination as they ride buses to the game. The Monticello Trail Riders report rides of eight and twenty five miles with a 100 guest dinner at Kurt Griffith ranch nearby.
Moray Eby’s last Coe year saw a quarterback miscall a high school signal in a late close game, provoking astonishment. Wellman’s Don Swartzendruber shines with teammates blocking superbly, while Marion’s Kenny Otting leads Hipple’s tough squad. West Branch-Ervin Larson pair confuses foes as title hopes loom. Elkader’s Cal Harris keeps a 38 game streak, Cascade wins Dubuque tourney in dramatic fashion, Postville’s Jack Schultz bags three TDs. Until next week.
Claude Appleby defeated Bob Mullen in the finals to win the city men's golf championship. Irvin Rhatigan and Sam Rhatigan were among Appleby’s earlier opponents. Howard Hutton won the second flight by defeating Glenn Lambert, Otto Kucera captured the third flight over Tom Hamilton, and the Cascade flight game remained unfinished. Mr and Mrs Robert Levien and family from Cedar Rapids visited the Schneiters for the weekend.
The Express adds twelve more contests this week as the competition nears its halfway point. Judging grows tougher each week and guessing becomes harder while entry blanks remain plentiful. no person may submit more than one entry per week.
Officers for the year 1949 were elected at the Beef Producers banquet held in Monticello last Thursday evening. New officers are as follows: President Leo Levsen, secretary Delbert Smith, directors Mike Paulsen Bert Ballou.
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