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Newspaper
Moravia Union
Location
Moravia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1974
Page
3
Coop Orchards offers Red Delicious Yellow Delicious Jonathan and Red Gold apples at 3.75 and 5.75 per bushel with worms none. Special apples at 6.75. Bring containers. Albia contact 932-2488. Location 614 miles east of Albia on Hwy 34, 114 miles east of Halley’s Trailer Court, then 1.5 miles north on T55.
Moravia defeated Seymour 7 to 6 in the first round of the sectional tournament on Saturday September 19 1974 a cold night. Moravia hitters Molly Van Benthuysen Sheila DuVall and Jill McDanel led with triples doubles and multiple hits while Lisa Clark and Jill McDanel homered in subsequent games.
In a sectional final Tuesday September 24 Twin Cedars, ranked 7th in the state, defeated Moravia 10 to 3. Moravia had four singles while Becky Kaster’s hit turned into a triple thanks to Twin Cedars errors. The game lasted just over an hour and both teams advance to the district tournament.
The band competed in Sigourney Iowa for the Governor's Trophy with Mediapolis Moravia and Sigourney as top entrants. The group performed “Doublemint Will Do It” in a spiral and Sheila Du Vall gave a baton routine before the judging concluded Mediapolis Moravia 2nd and Sigourney 1st.
New Moravia High School hires Mr Carney as English I English II and Social Studies teacher. He praises Moravia study halls as the best and stresses that success demands price and dedication. He notes attitudes at Mc Travia and asserts a good loser shows a loser while desire determines winners.
Moravia celebrates junior halfback Ed Simpson numbered 44 in an exclusive interview. He states his goal is to win all games, describes little hero worship, and offers his view on MHS student spirit this season.
In a spirited exchange players discuss fan energy and motivation, noting that cheer and support increase the drive to win. Ed Simpson stars for the Mighty 44 and is highlighted as a key player to watch as the team eyes the Bluegrass Conference title and a tough season ahead.
Moravia reporter nearly collided with Jim Riffehartt senior slotback during a sideline moment. He described feeling lucky scoring Moravia’s first touchdown of the 74 75 season and emphasized hard work, team wins, and returning to full onfield strength with 11 players to beat opponents.
Junior Varsity pitcher Vicky Red Lockman initially dreads interviews but agrees to speak. She calls the TV game outcome rotten as five straight losses pile up. She prepares by praying and prefers the Moravia umpire out in the field. She is nicknamed Twinkletoes and loves the wild pitch.
During noon, Lori Clark, varsity first baseman, explains why she joined softball to meet different people and enjoys fall softball this year with a new coach. She notes batting thoughts, the fun, and that softball hasn’t interfered with dating.
The Scribbler features Sherri Hinata as varsity third baseman. She says Toby the mascot brings luck, striking out lowers batting averages, Becky Harm manages with some errors but not enough Moraviat hits, and there’s no good thing about playing third base beyond it being the last base before home. She signs off with good luck Mohawks.
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