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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1975

Page

7

Demons edge Rockets 16 15 in late thriller

Washington Demons rally to steal a 16 15 victory over the Rockridge Rockets on the Illinois field. Scott Rich secured the final score with a leaping end zone catch after McCarthy and Rich engineered the decisive late drive.

Washington Demons Rockridge Rockets Illinois Demons Scott Rich Rich John McCarthy Washington Club Rockets Washington McCarthy Dennis Bond Dale Harter Jim Evans Rockridge Kyle Matlick Keokuk Chiefs Gipple Knorr Knerr Demon Moretti Pratt Marie Bower Matlick Bond Schooley Hoyle Roth Nicholson Dan Greiner Chard David Cousins Jim McCarthy Long Jones

Warriors rout Tri-County 40-0 in season opener

Waco dominated Tri-County 40 to 0 at Thornburg as Duncan Miller scored three TDs and rushed 102 yards on 21 carries. Rob Achen, Kevin Gibson, and a Bill Crawford to Andre Neff pass added scores, while Mark Boshart and Tim Barta sparked the defense. The Warriors totaled 320 yards, hold TC to 17 yards.

the Evening Journal Duncan Miller Waco Tri-County Thornburg Warriors Miller Rob Achen Kevin Gibson Bill Crawford Andre Neff Tim Schlatter Aden Warrior Mark Boshart Tim Barta Neff Doug DeVarman Lloyd Sisco Blackhawk Harmony

Highland Huskies Roar Past New London 59 18 in Conference Win

Highland built a 22-0 first quarter lead and dominated New London in Southeast Iowa Conference action. Dean Love rushed for 149 yards and Jeff Davis scored twice as Highland totaled 466 yards and 20 first downs. Highland plays Wapello next.

The Evening Journal Highland Huskies New London Iowa Highland Huskies Dean Love Ron Schnoebelen Pat Schloss Dave Thomann Love Jeff Davis Roger Cole Dan Gerot Tiger Kirk Kaalberg Davis Schloss Thomann Cole Kaalberg Don White Dave Steele Darrell Steele Dan Fox Tim Roberts Joe Sojka Jim Roberts Doug Bean Terry Bowton Bowton Tigers Ron Gibson Columbus Wapello New London Highland

Major League Baseball Standings and Saturday Schedule

Standings show Oakland 11 Minnesota 4 in first and Minnesota 7 Oakland 6 in second while Kansas City leads California 10 2 and 7 2 in similar pairings. Other games include Milwaukee at Boston postponed by rain. Saturday games list six matchups with times EDT and a day night doubleheader at Boston.

Kansas City California Milwaukee Boston Cleveland New York Travers Broberg Wise Philadelphia Underwood Chicago Burris Cincinnati Norman San Francisco Barr United Press International W. L. Pet G.B Baltimore Detroit West L. Pet. GB Oakland Texas Minnesota

Wildcats roll past Wapello 49 to 6 in Friday clash

Columbus tally 466 yards and dominate from the second quarter as Dick Owens and Ron Orris spark a 49 to 6 win over Wapello. Orris, Owens, and Gerry Bell shine in backfield while Rob Williams directs the offense and Larry Pugh anchors the line. Next week the Wildcats host Lone Tree.

The Evening Journal Columbus Wildcats Wapello Wildcats Warren Woepking Dick Owens Ron Orris John Beard Tom Kemper Jeff Hauenstein Tim Heindel Dick Owen Orris Columbus Kyle Morgan Rob Williams Bill Ort Morgan Jeff Clark Clark Woepking Owens Gerry Bell Larry Pugh Reuben Deese Ron Greene Ted Carrell Mark Pugh Dave Hamiston Chris Ball Lone Tree

Hawks defeat West Liberty 19-0 on Friday night

Golden Hawks stop West Liberty for 44 total yards and overcome 85 yards in penalties to earn their first win of the 1975 season. Speedster Kevin Kos scored on runs of five and one yards, including the halftime clincher with 7 seconds left after an 80-yard drive that began under a minute remain.

Evening Journal Kevin Kos Mid-Prairie West Liberty Golden Hawk Hawks Kos Kevin Johnson Liberty Terry Beckley Randy “Herm” Hochstedler Lamar Miller Beckley Jay Thrapp Hawk Paul VanZile Jerry Griffiths Johnson Tommy Miller Iowa Hawkeye M-P West Branch Mid-Prairie West Liberty

Sigourney blanks Keota Eagles in 34 0 rout

Sigourney scoring bursts in final seven minutes rout Keota 34 0 after trailing 13 0. Terry Holt 70 yard punt return with 4th quarter fumble recovery for TD sparked the surge as Jeff Clubb’s 1 yard plunge opened scoring. Keota had 115 yards and eight first downs. Coach Dave Sturm cites penalties and miscues before next game at Belle Plaine.

Evening Journal Keota Sigourney Savages Terry Holt Jeff Clubb Dave Sturm Sturm Eagles Belle

Oskaloosa Beats Ft Madison In Sole Southeast Seven Game

Oskaloosa defeated Ft Madison 28-12 in the league’s only Southeast Seven matchup. Scott Goldsmith scored twice including a 92 yard pass and a 90 yard kickoff return. Lonnie Emnard passed for both Bloodhound touchdowns. other league teams won as Mt Pleasant, Fairfield, Keokuk and Washington also posted victories.

Scott Goldsmith Mike Foster Oskaloosa Ft. Madison Lonnie Emnard Joe Leonard Mt. Pleasant Catholic Boys Quincy Fairfield Monticello Keokuk Ottumwa Washington Rockridge

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