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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1977

Page

7

Demons roll past Keokuk 21 0 in SEven opener

Washington Demons defeated Keokuk 21 0 at Case Field to start Southeast Seven play. Fullback Gary Carl rushed 102 yards on 28 carries and scored, quarterback Marty McKowen threw a TD to Tim Vogel, and a stifling defense limited Keokuk to one completed pass. Washington improves to 2 1 with a dominant 57 play offensive effort and eyes a top state foe Fairfield next.

Evening Journal Washington Demons Keokuk Case Field Gary Carl John Moretti Tim Vogel Marty McKowen Vogel Washington Marv Sojka Wayne Johanson Matt Nemmers Joe Eagle Stacy Bandy Perry Libe Dennis Pacha Jim Williams Murray Schooley Brian Krogmeier Tim Hennigan Dale Harter Demons Chiefs McKowen Harter Carl Eagle Schooley Norm Braty Pacha Rusty Knerr Max Cousins Randy Cousins Len Kull Kull Fairfield Mt Pleasant Trojans Gregg Horn

Warriors rout Cardinal 32 to 0 in Friday football

Waco's Warriors overwhelmed Cardinal of Eld with a powerful running game and a sharp passing attack for a 32 to 0 victory. Key plays included 52 and 51 yard runs by Duane Alvine and Todd Sisco, 137 yards by Sisco and 226 rushing yards for Waco, while Greg Tolander and teammates vaulted with three interceptions.

Waco Warriors Cardinal Eld Duane Alvine Bill Crawford Kevin Rose Todd Sisco Doyle Grieser Rose Bruce Hesser Grieser Todd Sisco Keith Nebel Terry Hesser Gary Beese Greg Tolander Lloyd Sisco Mark Graber Kevin Kuffman Keith Reschly Merlin Boshart Tim Sisco

Highland Huskies Fall In Homecoming Setback To New London

Highland Huskies suffer their first defeat of the season 12 6 to New London. Highland outgained 191 to 143 yards but made too many mistakes. Waldschmidt scored on a 3 yard run. Ball connected with Flam on a 43 yard pass for the decisive score. Soukup caught three passes for 66 yards. Davis and Love led rushers for Highland.

The Evening Journal Highland Huskies New London Brian O'Donnell Fickle Ball Flam Jeff Davis Doug Love Waldschmidt Chris Soukup Dan Gerot John Dann Neal Megcelsen

Columbus rallies past Wapello 28 7 in home clash

Columbus Community Wildcats trailed 7 6 at halftime before three fourth quarter scores sealed a 28 7 win over Wapello. Jeff Austin scored for Columbus in the third quarter as Randy Allen and Ron Greene added key TDs while Chuck Clark led rushers with 91 yards on 22 carries. Columbus outrushed 202 54 and held a decisive edge in ground attack into Dad's Night next week versus Lone Tree.

The Evening Journal Columbus Community Wildcats Wapello Columbus Jeff Austin Chip Hoback Ron Greene Randy Allen Bob Currie Allen Greene Warren Woepking Woepking Chuck Clark Lone Tree

Royals Clinch Flag With 7-3 Victory Over Angels

Kansas City roars to the pennant as Al Cowens drives in five and Jim Colborn shines with 13 strikeouts in a 7-3 win over California. Whitey Herzog hails a phenomenal stretch run while mentioning a 32 of 36 surge and a comeback from 7 42 games back in June.

Royals Kansas City Whitey Herzog California Angels al Cowens Jim Colborn John Mayberry Herzog Colborn

Three shutouts mark SE Seven kickoff week

In the Southeast Seven Conference Friday night action Fairfield shut out Ft. Madison 29-0, Mt. Pleasant blanked Oskaloosa 26-0, and Washington beat Keokuk 21-0. Fairfield’s Dave Miller ran for 163 yards and scored three times, while Mt. Pleasant’s Rusty Benge gained 219 yards with two TDs. Washington, Fairfield, and Mt. Pleasant sit at 2-0? 10 records noted.

Fairfield Ft. Madison Mt. Pleasant Oskaloosa Washington Keokuk Trojans Dave Miller Dwight Bond Kirk Fulton Miller Rusty Benge Panthers Benge Panther Jody Wilson Mike Gardner Tim Roth

Mid-Prairie Hawks Rally Past West Branch Bears 22 14

The Mid-Prairie Hawks overcame a 14 14 tie in the second half to beat the West Branch Bears 22 14 despite a wet day. James Erb opened with a 50 yard run, setting the tone for the comeback as Randy Billups contributed to the pivotal rally with a key play.

Ry the Evening Journal Golden Hawks Mid-Prairie Hawks West Branch Bears James Erb Randy Billups

Mid-Prairie Beats West Branch 22-14 in Narrow Victory

West Branch stalled by two Mid-Prairie interceptions and a 144 yard ground burst by James Erb as the Hawks edge the Bears 22-14. Tom Gingerich led Hawks with 16 tackles while Donahue passed for 126 yards for West Branch. Mid-Prairie travels to Durant next week.

West Branch Hawks Bears Brian Donahue Dave Woods Donahue Sam Lucker Mid-Prairie Farm Progress Show Erb Harland Tom Gingerich Ryan Hartley Hawk James Erb Brian Perckins Durant

Football scores from regional matchups prompt firm wins

Washington defeats Keokuk 21 to 0 while Burlington beats Ottumwa 34 to 13 and Columbus advances 28 to 7 over Wapello. Fairfield tops Fort Madison 29 to 0. Mediapolis blank Morning Sun 48 to 0. Mt. Pleasant 26, Oskaloosa 0. New London 12, Highland 6. Pekin 47, Van Buren 0. Waco 32, Cardinal 0. Danville 29, LM 14.

Washington Keokuk Burlington Ottumwa Columbus Wapello Fairfield Fort Madison Mediapolis Morning Sun Mid-Prairie West Branch Mt. Pleasant Oskaloosa New London Highland Pekin van Buren Waco Cardinal Danville

Miscuits Costly for Eagles in Belle Plaine Loss

Keota Eagles fall 28 to 14 at Belle Plaine as miscues shaped the night. Rich Adam opened scoring with a 50 yard run, Belle Plaine answer by Formanek and Tatman thanks to a 36 yard field goal. Keota gains came on a 13 yard pass to Bill Flynn and a defensive fumble recovery return negated by a forward pass ruling. Keen players include Woltering with 8 tackles, Flynn with 5 tackles and 5 assists, and Erwin returning a fumble for a TD nullified by a ruling. Keota next hosts Hedrick in homecoming.

The Evening Journal Jim Gumble Keola Eagles Belle Plaine Rich Adam Eagles Terry Formanek Formanek Dave Tatman Lynn Formanek Keota Tatman Bill Flynn Steve Cline Adam Tim Woltering Eagle Jeff Bermel Ron Erwin Erwin Hedrick

Major League Standings Sunday Games

The schedule lists New York at Toronto, Boston at Detroit, Baltimore at Cleveland, Milwaukee at Minnesota 2, Kansas City at California 2, Texas at Oakland 2, and Chicago at Seattle.

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