Fairfield Defeats Washington Demons 28-8 In Rainy Homecoming
Fairfield Trojans overcome turnovers and hinges on defense to beat Washington Demons 28-8. Fullback Dave Miller scores twice and Rory Eubanks returns a 75 yard kickoff for a score as Fairfield, top 3A in one poll, extends Southeast Seven Conference lead to 18 straight wins. The Demons, held to 21 rushing yards, see Gary Carl limited to 21 yards on 11 carries as Fairfield dominates despite heavy rain and several miscues.
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Cardinals meet Redskins in pivotal Sunday clash
The St. Louis Cardinals travel to Washington to face the Redskins in a key NFC East showdown. Both teams finished 10-4 last season but Washington earned the wild card, setting up a divisional fight as St. Louis seeks a return to the playoffs.
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Warriors rout West Burlington 46 0 in wet Homecoming night
Waco teams claim a 46 to 0 victory at home as Ted Sisco and Bruce Hesser score early touchdowns. Doyle Greiser Allen Richard Dwight Alvine and Dwayne Alvine add TDs while Kevin Rose adds 4 of 7 kicking. Hesser and Dwight Alvine pace rushing. total 238 yards. Next week Pekin trip. season record 3-0.
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Highland Huskies Win At Wapello In Rain Soaked Game
Highland Huskies defeated Wapello 14 to 6 on a rain filled night. Jeff Davis opened scoring with a three yard run and two point conversion, Doug Love added a four yard TD in the fourth, while Randy Rhodes and Dan Geret led with ten tackles each. Highland totaled 229 yards to Wapello’s 78 and next face Mediapolis.
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Keokuk Ends HSS Streak With 14 13 Win Over Mt Pleasant
Keokuk snapped a 12 game losing streak by upsetting Mt Pleasant 14 13 in Southeast Seven action as Pat O Brien connected on a 58 yard pass to Jim McGrew setting up Tim Webb for a fourth quarter two point conversion. Dan Ayemura scored both Chiefs touchdowns. Fairfield beat Washington 28 8 to take sole possession of the league lead at 2 0 while Mt Pleasant and Washington share 1 1 and Ft Madison remains winless.
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Hawks fall to Durant 13 6 in rain soaked clash
Mid-Prairie traveled to Durant as the 0-3 Wildcats upset the Hawks 13 to 6 in a game played amid heavy rain and gusting winds. Dave Showalter opened scoring with a 13 yard run, Rex Riessen added a 5 yard keeper for Durant, and V Bein finished with a 5 yard TD for Durant. Despite sophomores Randy Billups and Steve Vincent delivering key plays, the Hawks could not convert a late surge. Mid-Prairie drops to 2-2 and eyes Mt Vernon in Homecoming.
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Eagles power to 28–0 win in rain delayed game
Keota hosts Hedrick in a rain soaked contest ended with the Eagles leading 28 to 0. Keota advances their season to 2–2 while Hedrick struggles with 16 rushing plays and 42 passing yards. Key performers include Greiner 153 yards on 19 carries and Rich Adam 110 punt return yards. The Eagles next host HLV.
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Yanks stall one game short after Detroit loss
News from major leagues notes New York fall to Detroit 5-2 as John Hiller limits the Yanks to eight hits. Boston beats Baltimore 11-10 and tightens playoff chances for both leagues. Rusty Staub drives in three for the Mets, Guidry bides a rough 6⅔ innings. Travel stats report a 3-person U.S. vacation party averaging 873 miles over 8.5 days at $470.
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Columbus Rolls To 22 0 Victory Over Lone Tree
Columbus Wildcats sprinted to a 22 to 0 win over Lone Tree in mud drenched conditions. Jeff Austin opened scoring with a one yard plunge followed by Chip Hoback’s two point run. Hoback finished with 165 rushing yards on 23 carries and Randy Allen 69 yards. Lone Tree passed 11 of 27 for 64 yards with two interceptions while Columbus totaled 340 rushing yards. Columbus coach Warren Woepking praised the team’s control and offensive line as they head to Danville.
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Upsets mark play among prep leaders in Iowa Friday
No. 1 Davenport Central lost in overtime to cross-town rival Assumption 15-14 on a soggy field. No. 3 Cedar Falls and No. 4 Dubuque Hempstead also fell, as weather interrupted several games. Central Lyon and Belmond rolled to wins, while English Valleys ended Montezuma’s 39 game skid with an 80 point victory.
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Bowling Women Claim Wins in Local League Night
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