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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1938

Page

5

Santa Clara Narrowly Defeats Louisiana State in Sloppy Sugar Bowl

In a rain soaked Sugar Bowl at New Orleans Santa Clara Broncos beat Louisiana State 6 to 0 before about 40 000 fans. Jim Coughlin scored the only points on a second quarter slant pass from Bruno Pellegrini after a long pass to Ray McCarthy set up the drive. The field conditions hindered both offenses as LSU failed to cash in on chances throughout the opening period.

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California Bears 13 Alabama 0 in Rose Bowl defeat

California defeats Alabama 13 to 0 in the Rose Bowl before 90 000 in Pasadena. Vic Bottari scores both touchdowns as California’s balanced team overcomes Alabama with superior defense and a string of breaks and fumbles.

Dixie Golden Bears Vic Botarri Bears California

Sugar Bowl Thriller Ends in LSU Sugar Loss to Santa Clara

A rough aired Sugar Bowl clash ends with Santa Clara beating LSU 6 0 in a gagged affair. Key moments include Rohm to Milner on a drive that nearly crossed, and Milner being halted near the goal line on a late fake kick. The Broncos’ line dominated while LSU repeatedly attacked through the air due to the slick field.

Orville Hanners Santa Clara Pinky” Rohm Cotton Dougherty and Wolff Tigers Bronco Milner

Sugar Bowl Track Meet To Feature Top National Stars

An array of nation's track stars including champions will compete Sunday in the Sugar Bowl meet in New Orleans. The event caps a week of sports with ceremonies echoing the Olympic Games. Glenn Cunningham will take the athletes oath as the meet opens and he and Archie San Romani, noted for last year's mile duel, are slated to race in their specialties.

New Orleans Glenn Cunningham Kansas Cunningham Archie San Romani San Romani

All Star East West game ends in scoreless tie at Kezar Stadium

San Francisco 60 000 fans watched the Shrine East West charity football game end in a scoreless stalemate. Dwight Sloan and George Karamatic sparked late West threat but were halted by strong Western defense. Notable names like Honey Hackney Corby Davis Cecil Isbell and Al Barbarisky featured for the East.

San Francisco Shrine Mississippi Dwight Sloan Arkansas Sloan George Karamatic Gonzaga Karamatic Ralph Wolfe Ohio State al Barbarisky Fordham Big al Honey Hackney Duke Corby Davis Indiana Cecil Isbell Purdue Davis Babe Hollingberry Biff Jones West Mickey Parks Oklahoma

Gopher Basketball Team Defeated by George Washington

In Washington George Washington University defeated Minnesota 35 to 27 before 4 000 fans. Led by center Jack Butterworth the Colonials opened 6-0 and led the whole game. Bob Faris led GW with 13 points as the Gophers never took the lead despite a 25 all tie.

Washington George Washington University Minnesota University Jack Butterworth Colonials Gophers Bob Faris George Washington

Scattered College Football And Basketball Scores

A mixed set of scores from college football and basketball: Alabama 13 California 6 and Rice 28 Colorado 14 in football. Florida All-Stars 6 and LSU 0. Georgia Military 13. Santa Clara 6. West Virginia 7. East 6. Texas Tech 6. Basketball results include Marquette 36 Iowa U 23. Penn State 43 Western Reserve 34. Nebraska 43 Niagara 37. Michigan State 48 Case 34. Loyola 34 Carnegie Tech 25. Buffalo? Butler 38.

Alabama California Michigan State Auburn Rice Colorado West Virginia Texas Tech East West Florida All-Stars Georgia Military College Santa Clara Louisiana State Marquette Iowa U Penn State Western Reserve Nebraska Niagara Michigan Toledo George Washington Minnesota Case Loyola Carnegie Tech Ciacanatl Butler

Rose Bowl Fans Rioting Over Goal Posts

In Pasadena California after Cal beat Alabama 13 to 0 about 1 000 fans charged the north goal posts as police rushed in to stop the disturbance. The crowd shook the steel poles and three youths swayed from the crossbar while authorities urged restraint.

Pasadena Calif California Alabama

Guldahl Names Cooper No 1 Pro Golfer for 1943

In Coral Gables Ralph Guldahl nominated Harry Cooper of Chicago as America's No 1 professional golfer for the second year running. The top ten list includes Henry Picard Sam Snead Byron Nelson Denny Shute Horton Smith Jimmy Thomson Jimmy Hines John Revolta Ed Dudley.

Coral Gables Fla Harry Cooper Chicago America Ralph Guldahl Henry Picard Sam Snead Byron Nelson Denny Shute Horton Smith Jimmy Thomson Jimmy Hines John Revolta Ed Dudley

Michigan State Five Beats Case in Low-Scoring Clash

Michigan State's balanced lineup defeated Case Cleveland 48 to 34 before 1 000 fans in East Lansing. Three Spartans scored ten points each, two others added eight, Weiss of Case led with twelve points on four field goals and four free throws.

East Lansing Michigan State Case of Cleveland Spartans Weiss Caseguard

Red Peppers Forecasts for Sports in the Year Ahead

The piece predicts a Big Ten basketball title race among Minnesota, Illinois, and Purdue, with Iowa aiming to break even. It foresees boxing bouts including Farr vs Braddock and Louis vs Mann, a major league player deal likely involving the Cubs, and potential baseball restructurings with Davenport, Cedar Rapids, and Des Moines. Minnesota projected as Big Ten football power, Iowa to improve. other highlights include Schmeling vs Louis at Soldier Field and shifts in managers Vitt and McKechnie.

Minnesota Hinois Purdue Iowa Tommy Farr Jimmy Braddock Joe Louis Nate Mann Max Schmeling Louis Chicago Cubs Bill Jurges Bill Lee Paul Dean Dizzy Davenport Cedar Rapids Waterloo Moline Clinton Decatur Springfield Bloomington Des Moines Sioux City Nebraska Cap Crossley Raiders Louis Schmeling Soldier Field Chicago Schmeling Germany Berlin Yankees Pittsburgh Joe Medwick Lou Fette Jim Turner Boston Bees Hawks

Marquette Routs Iowa In Milwaukee Basketball Game

Marquette University defeated the University of Iowa 36 to 23 before 1,500 fans in Milwaukee. Hesik led Marquette with nine points while Drees and Stephens tied for Iowa with six each as the lead swung early before Marquette pulled away after halftime.

Milwaukee Wis Marquette University University of Iiona Marquette Iowa Hesik Drees Stephens

Barefist Fighter Billy Hearnden Dies at 76 in England

William Richard Hearnden known as Billy Bunker died New Year’s Eve at 76. A noted barefist prizefighter, he fought many famous boxers, toured Britain and the continent with a trained boxing kangaroo, and later became a popular Methodist preacher across England.

London William Richard Hearnden Billy Bunker Hearnden Britain Continent England

Stanford Star Hank Luisetti Sets Scoring Record

Angelo Hank Luisetti, senior forward for Stanford, broke the intercollegiate scoring mark by scoring 50 points as Stanford defeated Duquesne 92 to 27 before 8100 fans at Municipal Auditorium.

Cleveland Angelo Hank” Luisetti Stanford University Stanford Duquesne University Municipal Auditorium

Rice Downs Colorado 28 to 14 in Cotton Bowl clash

Rice Institute rode a fast offense and stout line to defeat the University of Colorado 28 to 14 before 38 000 fans in Dallas. Byron White passed for a score and had a 47 yard interception return, but Rice answered with multiple drives led by Lain Cordill and Schuehle and finished strong in the second and third periods.

Dallas Tex Rice Institute Byron “Whizzer” White University of Colorado White Joe Antonio Ernie Lain Lam Tom Vickers Jake Schuckle Ollie Cordill Rice Ball Charlie Moore Landry Stanzel Owls of Rice Buffalos Rocky Mountains Schuehle Jake Rice Vestal Lain Cordill Colorado Nice Neece Steen

Stanford Cage Captain Luisetti Quits Athletic Career

Cleveland AP Stanfor d U captain Hank Luisetti declares no more basketball after graduation He set a three year college scoring record with 826 points and plans a June move to California for a job in economics He does not plan to turn professional or coach after the trip with the Cardinals to Duquesne in the final stop of the tour.

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Tide Blamed for Fumbles in California Clash

California defeats Alabama as Mosley fumbles twice and Herwig saves the Tide from further scoring. Meek Chapman and Anderson lead the Bear attack while Bottari breaks loose for two long runs.

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Husker Court Five Upsets Niagara Univ

Nebraska defeats Niagara 43 to 37 in Buffalo as Paul Amen and Robert Parsons spark a second half rally. Ebaugh adds 11 for the Cornhuskers after a slow start, with the halftime score Niagara 17 Nebraska 15.

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