Rockets open season with win over Kingsley Fierson
Rock Valley defeated Kingsley Fierson 15 to 7 as Les Hansen expressed optimism about a repeat performance against Akron on Friday September 15. Terry Clausen and a George Parker punt return produced all Rock Valley points in the first quarter while strong defense led by Van Beek Lange and Van Maanen anchored the win.
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Rock Valley
Kingsley Fierson
Les Hansen
Rockets
Akron
Kingsley - Pienon
K -P
Terry Clausen
Brinkman
Fini Quater
Rockers
George Parker
Kevin van Beek
Glenn Lange
Everett van Maanen
al Brinkman
Glaussen
Mike Witwer
Les Kamzchau
Mark Kersbergen
Claussen
Quaners
Hansen
Terry Claussen
Les Banten
Greg Faber
Kingsley Pierson
Sioux Center Defeats Westwood in Friday Football Thriller
Sioux Center overpowered Westwood of Sloan 22 to 7 on Friday night. Deve Bamgears ran for 9 and 3 yard touchdowns to spark the win while Sloan’s Chuck Forney scored the lone Sloan TD with a 2 yard plunge.
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Sioux Center
Westwood
Sloan
Deve Bamgears
Chuck Forney
RV Gun Club Holds Shoot
Six teams vied for top honors Thursday Night in the Gun Club shooting league. The Dry Creek five led, with Farview Farmers and Heln's Handicappers close behind. Farview Farmers top Insorapola through three weeks. Rocky Dykstra and George Ripperda shot perfect 25s. Jager next at 24.
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Dry Creek
Farview Farmers
Heln
Rocky Dykstra
George Ripperda
Ron Jager
Robert Moeller
John Miller
Alvord Gun Club Results
Results of the Gun Shoot held last Sunday at Alvord show class by class standings with shooters Lyle Kenbergen Ilu Van Burken and Doug Schemmel in top spots. Wayne Wilke Joe Vint lead Class A. Delmar Van Houten and Ed Knaack George Ripperda 2nd. Don Anderson and Rolandsmia Stettalche also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Kenbergen
Ilu van Burken
Doug Schemmel
Ile
Wayne Wilke
Joe ‘Vint
Delmar ‘van Houten
Ed Knaack
George Ripperda
Don Anderson
Rolandsmia
Doo Stettalche
Bauder Wins In Football Contest
Duane Bauder of Rock Valley correctly predicted 14 of last week's 19 football games and won the Rock Valley football contest. Several other winners tied for second with small cash prizes. A softball team from Rock Valley High won 14 7 at Hospers against Valley.
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Bauder
Duane Bauder
Rock Valley
Valley Dee
Valley Woodworks
Farmer's Lumber
Bcal
Chree
Gemlt van Maanen
Gary Brinkman
Christian School Softball Begins in Hull Doubleheader
Christian School starts its softball season with a Sept 7 doubleheader at Hull. Rock Valley won the girls game 25 17 in the seventh, while Hull swept the boys 13 9. Joe Dirksen Mark Faber and Russ Vanden Bosch led Rock Valley hitters. Another doubleheader at Orange City is planned this week as the Warriors seek to even their records.
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QUE Christien
Exgaus Penvers
Hull
Rock Valley
Dut Hul
Warriors
Byo Tun
Joe Dirksen
Mark Faber
Russ Vanden Bosch
Orange City
MCC Rips Paullina 53-14 in State 2A clash
Maurice Orange City ranked 2nd in State class 2A blasted Paullina 53-14. Doug De Haan led with four touchdowns and 186 rushing yards on 16 carries. Tim Mulienburg and Dave Holsan added scores, while Kevin Van Oxter and Ted Luther produced defensive scores. Extra point kicker went 7 for 8.
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Maurice Orange City
Paulina Felday
Doug de Haan
Garde
de Haan
MCC
Dave Holsan
Tim Mulienburg
Kevin van
Football Schedule and Predictions for Siouxland Conference
Football schedule lists Akron at Rock Valley Maurice Orange Clay at Hull Boyden-Hull George at Central Lyon Wear Lyon at Sioux Center The Hee s predictions forecast Rock Valley 28 Akron 12 Maurice Orange City 40 Boyden Hull 18 Central Lyon 28 George 6 Sioux Center 18 West Lyon
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Siouxland
Akron
Rock Valley
Maurice Orange Clay
Hull
Boyden - Hull
George
Central Lyon
Wear
Lyon
Sioux Comet
Maurice Orange City
Cental Lyon
Sioux Center
West Lyon
Central Lyon Falls 20-8 to Sibley Generals Opener
Central Lyon loses season opener 20-8 as Sibley Generals seize early 14-0 lead. Hultenga and Wahl connect for a 68 yard touchdown, Stbney fumble fuels Lyon drive, Schol adds late TD. Sibley outgains Central Lyon 119 rushing and 47 passing yards to 72 rushing for the Lions.
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Lyon
Sibley
Generals
Lions
Scott Hutsenga
The
Central
General
Jim Wahl
Hultenga
Central Lyon
Dave Stubbe
Brad Schol
Brad Moun
Northwestern Names New Athletic Director Russ King
Northwestern College appoints Russ Butch King as athletic director replacing Don Jacobsen. A 1966 Northwestern graduate and fifth-year appointee, King is married and brother of Steve King who set a Raiders rushing record last fall. He previously taught in Britt, Iowa and serves as a physical education instructor at Northwestern.
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Northwestern College
Russ
Butch” King
Northwestern
Don Jacobsen
the College
Steve King
Raiders
Orange City
Britt
Iowa
Rock Valley JV Opens Season with 12 0 Victory
The Rock Valley Junior Varsity defeated George 12 to 0 in the season opener. Mark Wynta scored on a third quarter back sneak and Dan Claussen added a fourth quarter long run. Coach Dwight Hansen praised the squad's effort and potential.
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Rock Valley
George
Mark Wynta
Dan Claussen
Dwight Hansen
Women's Bowling Opens Season with Records and Standings
Opening night on Thursday September 7 1972 saw Jo Miller top the high game with 203 and Barbara Pember leading the high series at 530. Farmer's Lumber captured both High Team Game 804 and High Team Series 2274, while list of scores above 17 cents features Jo Miller Barbara Pember Janet Van Oort Salley Timmer Eleanor Simonsen Gladys Miller Joyce Wamises and Dee Bautzan. Standings show Sipma Electric Smith's Pubrics Farmer's Lumber leading. others include Standard Tank Schmidt's Inc Beverly's Apparel Thornburg Co DeViles Jewelry Hiway Chevrolet Wynla Ins and B&H Hatchery.
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Jo Miler
Barbara Fember
Farmer's Lumber
Jo Miller
Barbara Pember
Janet van Oort
Salley Timmer
Eleanor Simonsen
Gladys Miller
Joyce Wamises
Dee Bautzan
Sipma Electric Smith's Pubrics
Schmidt's Inc
Beverly's Apparel
Thornburg Co
de Viles Jewelry
Hiway Chevrolet
High scoring bowling meet notes and standings
Jim Van Engen led with 233 for high single game and Amie De Ruyter 210 Lee Koolma 204 Don Burgers 207 Walt Vugteveen 204 also top totals. Jonker’s 7 Furniture claimed high game 813 and high series 2546. Standings list VoebergFump Repair F Jonker Furniture 4 9 Bunch Ins 4 o Winks Pub a 4 B&R 2 2 Valley Lanes 3 Farmers Elevator 1 a Wells Blue Bunny 0 4 Rock Valley Bee Q 4 valley Bank o 4
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Jive van Engen
Jim van Engen
Amie de Ruyter
Lee Koolma
Don Burgers
Walt Vugteveen
Jonker's
Woos VoebergFump
Jonker Furniture
Opening day marks Ladies Afternoon Bowling League action
On Monday September 5 the Ladies Afternoon Bowling League opened with Jan Van Engen posting a high game of 78 and Agnes Van Zee achieving the top series at 2479. Van Driel Trucking claimed both high team game 405 and high team series 1822. High scorers over 160 included Van Engen 178 Wilma B 173 and Van Zee 361 181. Standings show Van Driel Trucking and Warren Cafe tied at 4-4 with Farmer's Elevator Valley Lanes Coat to Gaast Jonkers Furniture also at 4-4.
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Jan van Engen
Agnes van Zee
van Driel Trucking
Wilma B
Vic Driel Trucking
Farmer's Elevator
Jonkers
Warren Cafe
Rock Valley Bee Section One September 14, 1972
The Rock Valley Bee issue for September 14 1972 provides local news briefs, social items, and community notices from the Rock Valley area including school events, church announcements, and upcoming town gatherings. It reflects the small town newspaper style of the era.
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Rock Valley
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RV Gun Club
Kyle Keisbergen
Art Gerritsen
Jim van Beek
George Rippetda
Alvord Gun Club
RV Softball Gal
Gir
Hospers
Fledy Valley
Pat Buckley
Nancy Landegaat
Lois Roorda
Mary Beamer
Kathy Kersbergen
Terry Bauman
Krist Vande Velde
Minda Harmelink
Brenda de Vos
Joan
Christian School
Paullina
Sibley Generals
West Lyon Tops
West Sioux
Hawarden
Wildcats
Chuck Knoblock
Dave Childress
Dave Schetiler
Wildcat
Rock Valley JV
Larry Korger
Raider
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