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'SffMTS Pass Combination Clicks Plattsmouth Holds League Leading Wahoo To Tie Dark horse Plattsmouth mov- fd the East Seven Nebraska conference picture a r o u rj.d somewhat Friday as the Blue Devils held vaunted Wahoo to a 14-14 tie. At one point in the tame. Plattsmouth appeared on the road to an upset. Leadinc the league for the rast two weeks. Wahoo main tained its conference lead des pite the tie. A 60-vard aerial from Quar terback Tom Conis to End Ron ald Hunt pulled Plattsmouth back into the eame after Wahoo had moved into a 7-0 first per iod lead. The score was tied 7-7 at half time after Jack Todd's placement split the uprights. Jon Schuetz put Plattsmouth ahead early in the third period r.s he crashed over from the two to cap a Blue Devil drive. A pass from Conis to Stan Cole brought the extra point and a 14-7 lead. The extra point pass play was completed after the Blue Devils were penalized 15 yards, when Todd's conversion try was good. A 50-yard romp by Vennie Smith of Wahoo and a pass to Bill Edward knotted the count at 14-all. Don Lindcren. who suffered a broken arm in the second quarter, scored the Wahoo first touchdown on a 25-yard pass from Don Harris. After scored their two touchdowns. Paced by the throwing of Tom Conis and the end sweeps of Stanley Cole, the Blue Devils moved into a tie. and then garnered a 7-point lead. Jon Schuetz booming punts kept the Warriors in hot water throughout much of the game. Schuetz consistently got off distance punts that kept Wahoo bottled up near their own goal line. Schuetz however was forc ed from the game mid-way throucrti the final period when he suffered a charley horse. Blotzer replaced him on defense. Everett Markey missed the gtmwwd An. (no Plybon Tooker attended classes at the THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Agricultural College, from which Monday. October 22, 1951 PAGE THREE he graduated some years ago. The pass combination of Tom Conis (left) and Ronald Hunt (right) struck again Friday night as the Plattsmouth Blue Devils held league leading Wahoo to a 14-14 tie. A week ago the same combination took to the air as Plattsmouth scored its only game as a result of an injury toucnaown in losing to fans city, conis at quarterbock, ana suffered against Falls City a Hunt at end, have been two of the outstanding performers for rnrrnu 0,6 Blue Devils durinS the 195 Sd campaign. for the Blue Devils. Gretna Victim Of AIvo Power Coach Oilie Mayfield's Alvo six-manners -chalked up win number six Friday afternoon, blasting Gretna 50-0. The game was called early in the third period. Alvo led 44-0 at halftime, and the game was called after the Cass countians scored another six pointer. Dick Printz scored five touch- that ! downs, James Weiechel got on Plattsmouth took over, and Laoo $1,000 or Less LOANS MADE ANYWHERE Write or Come in AMERICAN LOAN PLAN O. T. N1CHOL, JR., Mgr. 112 No. 5th St. Ph. 3213 Plattsmouth and Larry Bell one. The lost art of drop kicking was revived by Roger Kenny who kicked four of five attempts. Alvo will meet Coach Johnny Johnston's Elm wood gridders Tuesday night at Weeping Water. "Real Battle" Predicted; Alvo Elmwood Meet Grocers Sweep Series; Atop Bowling League Joe's New-Way moved into undisputed first place in the Plattsmouth Bowling League during the past week, sweeping three games from the Eagles. The Grocers overcame more than an 80 pin handicap to re main undefeated. But the handicap was too much for Jack & Elmers and they dropped three to the V. F. W. The Veterans needed the handicap only once for a clean sweep. As a result the Plattsmouth Paint Store rode into second place, taking two and losing one to the Plattsmouth Journal. The Printers used a 30-point handi cap to win the final game from the Painters. Results last week: New-Way 815 680 759 Eagles 730 632 664 High individual series, C. Mei singer, 520. High individual game, C. Mei- The home or Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bornemeier is being made ready for occupancy soon. Plastering was done by Gus Brokhage and papering is being done in an able way by Mrs. Joe Gustin of Murdock. Elmwood Bluebird Club Meets Recently Bluebird Extension Club held the October meeting with Mrs. Sumner. Demonstration lead ers were Mrs. Howard Pool and Mrs. Harold Krecklow. Mrs. Pool ana Mrs. Parsell assisted m serving the refreshments, part of which were the meringue shells and fillings which were used in the demonstration. Elmwood Mrs. Robert Tooker, Robert, Junior and Alda Beth visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Em mett Cook this week while Mr. He is now doing agricultural work at Silver Creek. Elmwood BIRTH Mr. and Mrs. Neal McCrory of California are the parents of a daughter, born October 17th, 1951. She has been named Den ice Karen. There are now two girls and a boy in this family. Neal is attending Stanford Uni versity. Elmwood Mr. and Mrs. Harry Linder and Clayton visited in Buckner, Mo., a couple of days this week, at the home of Clayton's broth er, Delmar Ballmer, who was on furlough from army at hat time. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Miller were in York over the week end visiting at the home of their son, Sterling and family. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Gonzales and son, Scottie, are moving to their new station at Ida Grove, Iowa. She visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Shreve for a few days recently. Subscribe to The Journal Games This Week Tuesday Alvo and Elmwood at Weep ing Water Wednesday Plattsmouth at Nebraska City Union at Nehawka Sidney. Ia.. at Louisville ONE SOLUTION Edward Brt of Crete believes he has grown a suitable substi tute for beefsteak. It is three feet tall, shaped like a rams horn, weighs around 10 pounds and can be raised at a nominal cost. It is related in appear ance, but not in flavor, to the bean family. For all interested vegetarians, its name is Guinea bean. riRST STEI Sixty years ago the late George W. Norris apparently was ! making his first bid for public office. At least that is indi cated by two 1892 issues of Ihs Arapahoe Mirror lound when an old log house was torn down north of Edison. The Sept. 15 edition of the two papers, which had been used to keep dirt from sifting through the boards in the ceiling, revealed that Norris had received the Republican nomination for county attorney. J. Howard Davi LAWYER Soennichsen Building Phone 264 Plattsmouth Turn to Pag 5 "If the boys feel like playing hall T fool nnnfiHont uro'll crivo thPTTi a ronl hnttlo if nnt. hAnt 1 Singer, 226. them." Coach Johnny Johnston Harry's Bar 572 sairi ho vipuroH tho niitrnmA I MyerS GrOC .. Oil 648 570 GIBSOD AS SEEN IN BUY NOW MAIL EARLY i c 5 3 i of his Elmwood gridders against undefeated Alvo. The contest is slated for Tues day night and will be played on the Weeping Water Athletic Field. The two leading teams in Cass county six-man play, Alvo and Elmwood both boast out standing records. Alvo is unde feated and has given only six points to opponents. After drop ping the first game. Elmwood has taken five straight with comparative ease. In Elmwood. the Orioles will find their toughest competition of the season. In previous games the Alvo sextet has never been forced to go the full four quar ters. Alvo will find something new to stop in Dudley Doebele. Elm wood speed merchant. and they'll be up against a line that is big and aggressive. John Thomas and Keith Drake will form the nucleus for a defen sive team that could give Alvo a rough evening. But the undefeated Orioles also boast speed, power and de fensive finesse. It should be the game of the year in county six man play. A Cass county conference game, the winner of the Alvo Elmwood contest should come through the conference crown. series, 648 581 P. game. 630 646 B. High individual Kehne, 403. High individual Kehne, 157. Paint Store 627 637 Journal 588 606 High individual series, Combs, 451. High individual game,-L. Ap- plegate, 188. Wosters 646 663 624 Bowling Alleys 706 584 617 High individual series, B. Wey er, 452. High individual game, D. Fisher, 179. V. F. W 698 774 Jack & Elmer ... 570 680 " High individual series, Pruess, 475. High individual game, Pruess, 192. Louisville Drops Conference Tilt To Syracuse Coach Darrell Brandenburg's Louisville Lions dropped their first game of the 1951 gridiron season and thus dropped the Southeastern Five Conference Championship to Syracuse. Coach Bill Witty's Syracuse eleven stODDed the Lions 27-13 Friday night. i rr . V, 3 ! I 4.1.' conference lead wth records of 3-0 until they met Friday. Louisville ended up in second Bob Webel paced the Louis ville attack with a 50-yard scor- J ing jaunt. Lyle Mannen and Bill Lippold each tallied 13 points "or Syracuse. Louisville held the edge in passing with 100 yards to 38. but its ground attack couldn't match that of Syracuse, who rolled up 308 yards. Louisville plays Sidney. Ia.. Wednesday at Weeping Water. 763 713 R. R. Choose before the rush do your addressing early BOX ASSORTMENTS Now on Sale 29c to $1.00 SOENNICHSEN'S FOOTBALL SCORES Plattsmouth 14, Wahoo 14 Syracuse 27, Louisville 13 Elmwood 40, Nehawka 6 Alvo 50, Gretna 0 Ashland 27, Tecumseh 26 Blair 7, Northeast B 0 Bellevue 19, Tekamah 13 Valley 6, College View 6 Journal Want Ads Pay! Gruber's Poland China BOARS AND GILTS AT New Radio Sale Barn NORTHWEST CORNER SHENANDOAH ON HIGHWAY NO. 59 Oct. 26th - 7:30 P.M. 36 Boars 20 Gilts These are large, heavy boned boars the kind that will sire more pounds of pork! Plenty of new blood for old customers. Come and see this offering and see this new modern Sale Barn One of the finest in Iowa. PAUL GRUBER & SONS Farraput, Iowa Blue Devils To Test Nebraska City Wednesday The Plattsmouth Blue Devils will invade the Class A grid de partment aain this week, as they travel to Nebraska City in one of the feature inter-county rivalries, rivalry's. On paper Coach Stewart's pang looks about even with Phil Young's crew. The Nebraska Citians, after a rousing start, have run into trouble in recent weeks. But on comparison of recent games, either team rates a chance to win. Falls City. 27-7 victor of Plattsmouth a week aeo. stopped Nebraska City last week 38-12. That elves both teams about the same point dif ference with the Blue Devils scoring a slight edge. Because of teachers' conven tions slated this wek end throughout the state, the game will be played Wednesday night at Nebraska City. Schools will be closed Thursday and Friday. Elmwood Rolls Over Nehawka 40-6 Friday Paced bv the blocking and tackling of Center John! Thomas, the running of Dudley Doebele and Keith Drake, and fine all-around team work. Elm wood rode to an easy 40-6 win over Nehawka Friday. Doebele raced to two first period touchdowns of 49 and 77 i yards in hurrying Coach Johnny Johnstons six-manners into a first period 13-0 lead. Keith Bornemeier boosted the count to 19-0 as he scored on a pass early in the third period, after Nehawka had stiffened and held through the second period But then Keith Drake went 70 yards on a pass play that unped the count to 27-0 before Nehawka could put together itsj own scoring anve. irue ocnu maker romped 43 yards for the Nehawkan's only touchdown. Then Doebele returned to the scoring parade going over from the five. Lannin comDleted the dash to pay dirt. But despite the scoring the blocking of John Thomas. Keith Drake and Murell McClov stood out. On several occasions. Thomas would take out his man. and then get to his feet and escort the ball carrier into the end zone. Thomas. McCoy. Larry Lan nin and Orville Bogenrief stop oed Nehawka reverses before they started as the Elmwood six played brilliant defensive ball. Thomas, on a half-dozen occasions broke through to spill Nehawka ball carriers for losses. Arlie Schomaker was effective on offense and rueged on de fense as he paced the Nehawk ans. Alvin Turner's running and passing was also noteworthy. Alvo Selected For Apple Bowl Undefeated, untied and only once-scored on Alvo has been selected to play in the Apde Bowl Classic at Nebraska City November 12. Lincoln Cathedral, also undefeated, and too rank ing six-man team In the state will provide the opposition. The game will climax activi ties sponsored by the American Legion. An Apple Bowl queen will be selected from schools in the area. Several high school bands will also participate in the day long activities. Convention To Be Held At Murdock The Murdock school house will be the scene of the annual Sarp-Cass County Convention of the Royal Neighbors of Amer ica. Thursday, October 26. Mrs. Margaret Gorman of Chicago, chairman of the board of Supreme directors, will add ress the convention. Afternoon and evening meetings are planned. A bantjuet will be served at 6:30. Police Court Intoxication Roy Wood, fin ed $15 and costs Fridav by Act- ing Police Magistrate Raymond J. Case. Intoxication John Foster, fined $15 and costs Saturday. Passing stop sign Joseph Simms. fined $1 and costs Sat urday. Parking in no parking zone Bernard Richter. fined $1 and costs Monday. Disturbing the peace Boh '"wis. forfeit $15 cash bond Monday. Disturbing the peace Edwin McCollum. forfeit $15 cash bond Monday. PLATTSMOUTH WALLPAPER STORE to to 0 for Better Paper Hanging: Interior Decorating Contracting RENT a Floor Sander or Wallpaper Steamer PLATTSMOUTH PAINT STORE 337 Main Ph. 6173 Z H BUY IN PLATTSMOUTH Whatever the weather today, sure as taxes you know it's going to be colder and snowier tomorrow. For winter is just around the corner. 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