Twin Lakes 1973 All-Conference Honorees Now
Nineteen players from Twin Lakes conference schools were named to a twenty two man All-Conference football squad after the 1973 season. Many will pursue college sports or academics this fall while others have begun work. Keith Green and Tom Egli head to agriculture and Drake University respectively, others attend Buena Vista, Iowa State, or Morningside. Some plan military training or continue high school careers. several will study electronics, forestry, or computer programming. Rick Stoulil and others are listed on both squads with multiple paths ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Lakes
Keith Green
Manson
Mike McGregor
Iowa State
Ames
Tom Egli
Drake University
Des Moines
Rick Stoulil
Pocahontas
Buena Vista College
Nick Schmidt
Laurens
Navy
Dick Fitzgerald
Morningside College
Sioux City
John Blair
Rockwell City
Gus Brinkman
Rolfe
Kevin Pierce
Tim Schramm
Randy Walter
Northwest Bodies, Inc
Greg Sinek
In Memoriam Dave Nielsen Pocahontas Guard Drowns
Dave Nielsen an offensive guard from Pocahontas drowned in an automobile accident March 16 at Five Island Lake near Emmetsburg. He played football four years and started as a junior and senior. Coach Duane Marcellus called him a good leader and a fine student. Dick ONeill noted Dave’s athletic achievements and the shared grief with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Nielsen
Pocahontas
Five Island Lake
Emmetsburg
Duane Marcellus
Dave
Dick O'Neill
Pocahontas Record- Democrat
Two Rule Changes For 1974 Football Season Highlight Blocking and Overtime
Iowa officials outline two major 1974 season rule changes. No waist down blocking on any kick including punts. New overtime system after ties where timeouts, field position, and possession alternate with specific procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Keerles
Paton
Iowa
Keerles
New Rockwell City Wildcats Hire Ron Bunkers as Head Coach
Ron Bunkers takes over as head football coach at Rockwell City Community High School this fall. He is a sports oriented educator who played multiple sports at Washington high in Cherokee and Wayne State College, with coaching stints at Stanton Nebraska prior to joining the Wildcats. He emphasizes building relationships with players and staff and rounds out duties in track coaching and physical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Bunkers
Rockwell City Community High School
Ron
Washington High School
Cherokee
Wayne State College
Wayne
Nebro
Stanton
Nebr
Rockwell City
Darin
1974 Conference Schedules Weekly Lineup
The document lists weekly 1974 conference football schedules with matchups across Iowa towns. Entries include dates from September 6 to November 1 featuring teams such as Manson Pocahontas Laurens Albert City Gilmore City Twin Rivers Rockwell City Rolfe Laurens and others with venues and week-by-week pairings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manson
Woodbury
Central
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Rockwell City
Lake City
Laurens
Aurelia
Twin Rivers
Corwith-Wesley
Albert City
Holstein
Rolfe
Swea City
Gilmore City
Cedar Valley
Sentral
Fenton
Klemme
Sac City
Manson Lake City
Preview work on 1972 first edition credited to Bill Maurer
Jay’s Jottings notes that Bill Maurer led the 1972 preview work while at Laurens Sun under Neal Maurer. Editors decided the conference champion’s paper would handle cover and feature material for the next edition. Appreciation is extended to sponsors of the preview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Maurer
Neal
Laurens Sun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Memoriam
Kim Anderson
Feed Fortifiers
Rich Filloon
Curt Wood
Storm Lake
Albert City- Truesdale
Sion
National Federated State High School Association
Keerbs
Wildcats
Jay
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