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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
6
Muscatine and Ottumwa fans expect a tight battle at Schafer Stadium as both teams seek a crucial win in a tense Little Six clash. Predictions show balanced odds with key seniors hungry for victory, while a wider slate of forecasted scores highlights strong showings from Iowa and national programs.
Ottumwa hosts Muscatine in a key Little Six opener with both teams undefeated after two games. Ottumwa relies on senior starters led by Dennis Emanuel at quarterback and top rusher John Staler, while Muscatine counters with solid pass and run threats as they chase a share of the league title. An estimated 4,000 fans are expected for the 8:30 kickoff with coach expectations high.
The Bulldogs beat Ottumwa with 62 passing yards and 14 rushing as John O'Dell led Muskies with 68 yards on 14 carries, while Raak Es Anaay posted 61 rushing yards on 9 attempts. Coach Gary Grouw Winkel aims for stronger offense after a slow start.
MHS statistics show Grigg scoring 16 on two touchdowns and four extra points while Dodder Moody Saltz Schroeder and Roggeveen add six on one TD each. Ottumwa eyes bid for an eight game win streak and revenge for 62. Coach Weis says no changes, Bulldogs rely on balanced offense and stout defense as toss up clash with home field edge decides desire on the field.
Ames preview reports Captain Dave Hoover recovering from elbow injury but unlikely to start for Iowa State against Virginia Military Institute with Hoover still returning to form. Backup Ovie Clay praised as capable, while Cyclones drill blocking and defense behind closed doors. Also notes Harry Walker of New York named International League Manager of the Year for 1934 with Atlanta Crackers finishing tied season and losing playoff.
New York reports that Guglielmi, traded to the San Francisco 49ers, retires from pro football. The former Notre Dame All America would have earned about 427 dollars monthly, 5244 yearly, if he had played one more game to qualify for the NFL pension.
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