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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1939

Page

19

Indiana Beats Bulldogs 40 33 in Rough Weekend Clash

Indiana University methodical offense wore down the Butler Bulldogs for a 40 to 33 victory before 10 000 fans in Indianapolis. Butler led briefly at halftime 17 16 but struggled at the line with several missed free throws. Dietz led Butler with 10 points while Steiner Schaefer and McReary each scored eight for their teams.

Indianapolis Indiana University Butler Bulldogs Hoosiers Butler Indiana Bulldogs Dietz Steiner Schaefer McReary

Iowa State Football Rivalry Sparks Private Letter Debate

A sports column recalls objections to renewing the Iowa Iowa State football rivalry. Nile Kinnick, Iowa State star and Iowa’s praised player, argues the clash mirrors a public battle between his own sons and urges opponents to seek形式 alternative competitions. The piece notes lingering bitterness and calls for unity against other foes.

Iowa Iowa State Hawkeyes Stumblebum Iowa University Ames State University Nile Kinnick Kinnick

Big Jack Torrance to Wed on Christmas Day

Baton Rouge reported Jack Torrance of the Chicago Bears will marry Miss Lurline Matherne of Baton Rouge on Christmas. The announcement from UP notes the couple will wed next Monday.

Big Jack Torrance Baton Rouge, la Jack Torrance Chicago Bears Lurline Matherne Baton Rouge

College Basketball Scores Report

Purdue led Oregon 35 to 40 in a scattered scoreboard update. Minnesota defeated Nebraska 61 to 57 while Stanford beat Rutgers 71 to 43.

Purdue Oregon Indians Butler Minnesota Nebraska Ohio Sven Marshall City College Montana State Oeane Stanford Rutgers

Purdue Defeats Oregon 41 35 In Intersectional Clash

Purdue Boilermakers grab early lead and hold on to beat Oregon 41 to 35 in a Saturday night intersectional basketball game in Lafayette Indiana. Halftime score was 19 15 with Purdue ahead. Free throws missed listed for Blanken Fisher Beretta Yeaner Nuetzel Dick Parallunas Jackson Anderson and Paraphrased.

Lafayette Ind Purdue Boilermakers University of Oregon Oregon Crepes Blanken Fisher Beretta Yeaner Nuetzel Paralunas Jackson Anderson Clarno Bradley Haarlow Chicago

Pirates Release Blanton Juelich To Syracuse Club

Pittsburgh AP President W E Benswanger announced the Pirates released pitcher Darrell E Cy Blanton and reserve infielder Jack Juelich to Syracuse in the International League. The moves come after the purchase of Johnny Gee for 75000 and four players.

Pittsburgh W. E. Benswanger Pittsburgh Pirates Darrell E Cy” Blanton Jack Juelich Syracuse Johnny Gee Pirates

Cedar Rapids crowns eight sports champions in 1939

Cedar Rapids teams and athletes dominated 1939 with state golf champion, Midwest track title for Coe, two high school state track standouts, basketball finals entry, and top finishers in ice skating, baseball, golf, auto racing, boxing, and track. The year drew praise comparable to past eras and highlighted a robust sports year for the city.

Cedar Rapids Leo Novak Tigers Washington High School Coe Golden Gloves

Gophers Rout Huskers 61-37 in Minneapolis

Minnesota trounces Nebraska 61 to 37 in Minneapolis as the Gophers surge to a fifth straight win. The Cornhuskers led in the first half but Minnesota pulled away in the second period, aided by sharp shooting from the home club.

Minneapolis Minnesota Nebraska Cornhuskers Gopher

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