Hounds overpower Demons in 21 to 0 rout at Case Field
Fort Madison Bloodhounds unleashed a potent running attack led by Larry Derrick to defeat Washington Demons 21 to 0 on Dad's Night at Case Field. Derrick, Marshall, and Smith powered three first half touchdowns while the defense smothered Washington's attempts, with Fort Madison extending the lead before coasting to victory.
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Washington High crowns homecoming queen in 1955
Ten years ago today Margaret Ahrens was crowned homecoming queen of Washington High School for 1955 by Miss Phyllis Kiiner, the 1954 queen. Miss Ahrens was escorted by Phil Mc Clure as the crowning occurred at the pep assembly held in the auditorium Friday afternoon.
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Giants and Vikings to battle in surprising NFL matchup
The New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings, two of the league s most surprising teams this season, meet Saturday night as Bobby Bulls pace New York s young rushers and Earl Morrall adjusts to the Giant offense. Minnesota relies on Tucker Frederickson and Tommy Mason as the teams strive for conference wins.
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Dodgers Outfielder Lou Johnson Defies Odds to Start World Series
Lou Johnson, a 31 year old veteran, rose from 12 years on the minor leagues and 19 teams to join the Los Angeles Dodgers after Tommy Davis broke his ankle. He led in home runs with 12 and drove in 58 runs, proving his perseverance. Johnson endured beanballs, concussions, a missing ear fragment, and a broken thumb yet returned each time, saying baseball pays and he loves the game.
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Highland Defeats Pekin 26 to 20 on Homecoming Night
Highland Huskies rallied from a 14 to 6 deficit to beat Pekin 26 to 20 at Highland field. Carl Schmidt scored twice including a 12 yard TD, Bob Robertson returned an interception for six, and John Sojka added a five yard TD late in the fourth. Highland hosts Morning Sun next Friday in the homecoming game.
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Osteen to pitch for L A today in World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Claude Osteen prepared for the third game of the World Series against the Minnesota Twins. He spent a rest day at Dodger Stadium and later relaxed at home in Brea California as reporters gathered for his pregame comments. His parents-in-law traveled to see him pitch.
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Panthers and Centerville win in Southeast Six games
Mt. Pleasant Panthers toppled Davis County 44 to 13 despite missing starting quarterback Randy Welcher. Clarence Fisher ran 80 yards for a score, and Greg Bontrager added key plays. Centerville beat Fairfield 9 to 0 with a safety and a late 3 yard TD by Danny Kelly. Fort Madison defeated Washington 21 to 0.
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Doctors study inside body with swallowed radio devices
In San Francisco UC extension researchers led by Dr. R. Stuart Mackay test tiny transmitter capsules the size of two aspirin tablets placed in patients to monitor internal body signals. The device called endora diosonde or gutnik transmits data on temperature blood pressure drug effects fertility cycles gas generation and other reactions, tested on dolphins monkeys bears turtles fish and humans.
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