Sumner Aces fall short amid injury plagued night
Gazette notes strong defensive effort from West Central as the Aces battle through injuries to win. Key plays by Tom Harrs and freshman Al Bergman stand out while veterans like Barry Nelson perform under pressure. Officials’ calls near game end spark debate as Rambling notes reflect on a tense fourth down decision.
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Aces edge West Central in late pass onslaught
In a rugged game the Aces pulled away late after a tie, as Steve Hace redirected offense and Dave Smith powered the Blue Devils. West Central rallied but a disputed fourth quarter call preserved Sumner's 6 0 win while Creager suffered a hairline knee fracture.
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Upper Iowa Football On Road For Iowa Conference Clash
Upper Iowa travels to face arch rival Lander and a stronger Simpson squad after a 2-2-1 start. The Peacocks beat Buena Vista last Saturday to set up a potential homecoming win with touchdowns from Dave and Bob Sanger, a 9-yard kickoff return by Skip Feinberg, and a safety as they piled on. Sumner and Tripoli junior high teams played to a 12-12 tie Tuesday, Sumner scoring late in the first half on Bob Reimler’s one-yard run after an opening kickoff return.
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Aces Battle Fayette In Homecoming Clash At Sumner
Sumner Aces host Fayette Cardinals in a homecoming game as both teams chase a better season. Fayette, 1-2-1, aims to rebound after a 58-0 loss to Postville, with Keith Himmel guiding the offense and Steve Gutters, Clyde Pickett, and Greg Buck prominent in the backfield and line. Sumner’s defense shines with Reimler Fay Teeling Sexton, while punt returns and a late rally kept Sumner tied before halftime.
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Goose Hunters Fight Over Prize Geese
Two Canadian honkers weighed seven pounds and five pounds after a goose hunt. The report notes a disagreement over the game between the hunters, with one claiming ownership and the other arguing the other bird belonged to him.
Rock Island Junior High Teams Go Unbeaten This Season
Creager and Augustana star in cross country and track with strong showings as the Cedar-Wapsie Conference leaders list Karl Krummor as top rusher and John Knudson as top passer. Beloit Invitational looms after wins over St Ambrose and Western Tennessee. Creager hailed as Augustana’s greatest cross country man by coach Paul Olson.
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