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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1941

Page

12

Fordham Routs Purdue 17-0 In Muddy Bowl Bid Bid

Fordham beat Purdue 17 to 0 at Polo Grounds as Steve Filipowicz scored twice and George Cheverko added a field goal. The Rams’ defense held Purdue to zero first downs, with key plays by Andrejco Blumenstock and Hudacek in a soggy, rain-soaked game watched by 12 500 spectators.

Fordham Rams Purdue Boilermakers George Cheverko Steve Filipowicz YORK Polo Grounds Jim Crowley Steve Hudacek Hoosiers Toeman Bob Chester Jim Blumenstock Chester Blumenstock Ram

Harvard Blueblood Really Belts Em Peabody Impressive Guard

Harvard powerhouse Chub Peabody II emerges as a leading all-America candidate. The 21-year-old Syracuse native, grandson of Endicott Peabody, combines size and speed, delivering crushing blocks and relentless defense while balancing academics and varsity duties at Harvard.

Burton Benjamin Cambridge Mass NEA Harvard Barry Wood Ben Ticknor Endicott Peabody II Chub Peabody Penn Groton Navy Bill Busik Bill Peabody Syracuse Minnesota Texas Fordham Duke Maine all-America

Husker Harriers Meet Called Off In Snow

The two mile race between Iowa State and Nebraska before the Iowa State South Dakota football game was cancelled as the Nebraska squad could not appear due to a snowstorm in western Iowa.

Husker Harriers Ames Towa State Nebraska Cornhusker Iowa

Texans Triumph: Nix Leads TCU Past Baylor 23 12

In Waco Texas Christian sophomore Emory Nix replaced the injured Kyle Gillespie and threw three crucial passes helping TCU beat Baylor 23 to 12 before about 10 000 fans. The Corpus Christi youth sparked a passing sensation while the Horned Frogs’ backs bruised the Bears.

Waco, Tex Texas Christian Baylor T.C.U Emory Nix Corpus Christi T.cu Kyle Gillespie

All I Club Officers Reelected For Year

Iowa City officers of the I club were reelected at a noon luncheon and business meeting during Iowa's thirtieth homecoming. President M W Mike Hyland of Tama was reelected along with vice presidents Willis A Glassgow Cedar Rapids Wayland Hicks Sioux City and Lawrence Block Davenport. Eric C Wilson of Iowa City was renamed secretary treasurer.

Iowa City Iowa M. W Mike” Hyland Tama Willis A. Glassgow Cedar Rapids Wayland Hicks Sioux City Lawrence Block Davenport Eric C. Wilson

Michigan Routs Illinois Behind Westfall Kuzma Ground Game

Michigan dominates Illinois with a strong ground attack led by Captain Westfall and Sophomore Kuzma. Kuzma breaks loose for multiple scores as Michigan gains 327 rushing yards and 18 first downs while Illinois struggles defensively. An endgame threat from Illinois fizzles as Michigan seals the win.

Westfall Kuzma Michigan Illinois Ini Bill Melzow Jimmy Smith Melzow Don Griffin Finois Illini Bob Zuppke Liz Astroth Griffin Astroth

Baxter breaks 4.52 mile in Iowa high school races

John Baxter of Davenport high runs 4.52 miles at the state high school mile team meet in Iowa City. The muddy University of Iowa track sent 32 schools racing but his squad did not finish in top spots as East high Des Moines and Knox ville claimed Class A, Onawa won Class B, and University High Iowa City took Class C with Minburn and Buffalo close behind.

Iowa City John Baxter Davenport Iowa East High Des Moines Knoxville Onawa University High of Minburn Buffalo

Luther Staves Off Valpo Bid For 6-0 Win On Soggy Field

Luther college of Decorah Ia defeated Valparaiso University 6 to 0 on a soggy field. Luther scored in the first quarter on two passes from quarterback Carey to right halfback Jacobson. Valparaiso threatened four times but was stopped on Luther’s one foot line once.

Luther Staves Valpo Valparaiso Ind Luther College of Decorah Valparaiso University Luther Carey Jacobson Iowa

Hawkeyes Triumph Over Indiana in Homecoming Thriller

Dr Eddie Anderson hailed the Hawkeyes as brave after a 13 7 victory over Indiana before 28000 fans. Captain Bill Diehl and QB Al Couppcee led a hard fought win as Bill Hillenbrand impressed for Indiana, with players vowing more wins ahead.

Gazette Iowa City Eddie Anderson Hawkeyes Indiana Iowa Jim Walker al Couppcee Hoosiers Bill Hillenbrand Tom Farmer Bill Green Bus Mertes Green Hillenbrand

Vast Collegiate Scores Across North and West Regions

The list shows numerous college football and basketball results across the West and South regions. Notable entries include Ohio U defeating Miami 203 0, Kalamazoo 21 Bowling Green 7, and Oregon State 32 Idaho 14, with many more scores featuring teams like DePauw Louisville Butler Wabash Kenyon Oberlin Muskingum and Denison.

D. Ind St Tehrs Midh St. Tehrs Wooster Mount Union Kalamazoo Bowling Green Otterbein Capital Ohio U Miami Washburn Hays Tehes Holla Mines Springfield Piterforte Lincoln G. College Culver-Stockton Oi Uracd Rauldson St Mary's Shurtleff i Midh Mines Winona Mankato Albion Mone Midland York Neb Warners Mount Pleas Tehes. T. Waker U + Wm Jewell Defiance Itt Wittenberg Kenyon Oberlin Dayton Cincinnati Western Reserve John Carroll Ohio Northern Muskingum Denison Marietta Kent State Evansvilte Tulsa Vt WichHa Morningside Detroit Tech Trates Nowdoin Hobart Colby Maine Lafayette Gettysburg Lockhaven Cortland Almira Aquinas Hieamsburg Kutztown Shippensburg Slippery Rock Rocknell W. Maryland Westminster Juniata I Tufts Providen Norwich New Hampshire Amherst Mass State Dickinson Drexel Laverford Gailford Hamiltonworthmore St Lawrence Alfred Ti. Morgan J Smith Lowell New Stritain F Vermont Muhlenberg Uranius & West Va Lee Conn State Middlehorst Delaware Mt. St Mary's C. Cimira Aquinas Bluefield W. Virginia Thiel Ithaca Rochester Mirzhehya Virginia Stroudsburg Naamnsfield A Boston American Intl C. Susquehanna Johns Hopkins VOM Davidson Bereen J C. bin Aggies Wesleyan Coast Guard Wolfalo Lehigh Lebanon Valley Rine Rider Navy Plebes Maryland Fr Marshall Wakeforest Jr Upsala Arkansas A. & M Tilton Jr Green Mt. Jr Rutgers Jearinand Duqnesne Villanova SOUTH Okla Cretchton Oklahoma Kansas Allen Winston-Salem Eliz. City Tougaloo Dillard Miss College Fi Georgetown I. Shaw Catawba Wolford A. Howard Tampa Cookman Gorgia State Commerce Car Brown Ala St. Tehrs Fla A. M Lane Th California Aggies Occidental College of Idaho East Oregon Denver Colo Utah Colorado Fi Colo. College Wis Nevada Brisham Young Utah Aggies

Governali Runs 54 Yards To Lift Columbia Over Cornell

Paul Governali sprinted 54 yards for a touchdown and Columbia held on for a 7 to 0 victory over Ivy rival Cornell in a muddy Baker Field game before 17 000 rain soaked fans. Columbia broke through in the third period as the weather worsened yet the defense kept Cornell from scoring.

New York Paul Governali Columbia Cornell Baker Field

Cougars Blank Oregon Useless 13-0 in Eugene

Washington State College powered to a 13 to 0 win over Oregon State at Eugene before 5000 fans. The Cougars dominated with a relentless line and two rushing touchdowns in the second and third quarters as Oregon struggled on a rain soaked field.

Eugene Ore INS Cougars Washington State College Oregon State University Oregon State College WSC

Cyclones Aces South Dakota 27 0 In Non Conference Win

Iowa State, led by Tippee and Gast, overpowers South Dakota 27 to 0 before about 6000 fans at Clyde Williams field. Darling adds three extra points as Cyclones secure their first win of the season with three rushing TDs and a strong second period surge.

Howard Tippee Iowa State Tippee Gast Cyclones Paul Darling Iowa Clyde Williams Denver Don Forney Coyotes Husky Ried Earl South Dakota Dakotans Forney Cyclone Bobby Burns Elmo Solberg Schalk George Gast Maurice Ryan Foro Coyote Plas

Mississippi Rebels Tie Marquette In Muddy Homecoming Clash

The University of Mississippi beat Mississippi Marquette 12 to 6 in a muddy homecoming game before about 10 000 fans. Bill Eubanks caught a pass from Junie Hovious and Merle Hapes scored for Ole Miss while Bob McCahill added Marquette’s points.

Mip Walker Mississippi Marquette I Linltoppers Bill Eubanks Junie Hovious Merle Hapes Rebels Bob MecCahill Marquette

Iowa Hawkeyes Battle Indiana in Tight Big Ten Clash

Iowa riders push to a 7 0 halftime lead as Green and Mertes spark a strong first half. Hillenbrand helps Indiana stay within reach with a punt return and sharp defense, while Tom Farmer adds a key field goal. The game highlights Iowa’s tackling edge and dramatic late drive anticipation.

Towa Tom Farmer Indiana Iowa Tawkeye Bob Otto Otto Hillenbrand Michigan Hawkeye Green Mertes Bill Green Ath Jowa Tommy

Al Derian Sparks California to 27 7 UCLA Victory

Al Derian, the 16 pound left halfback, helped California seize a 27 to 7 win over UCLA before 60 000 fans. He scored three touchdowns in the second quarter after strong runs with Nyce Quary and Johnny Graves aiding long gains. Derian intercepted a Bruin pass at midfield for another spectacular score.

al Derian California U.C.L.A Los Angeles INS Golden Bears Bruins Ucla Dein Bear Quarte Jack Nyce Quary Johnny Graves Bruin

Aggies Edge Bluejays With Late TD

The Oklahoma Aggies survived Creighton's Blue Jays 13 to 6 in Stillwater as a late touchdown secured the Missouri Valley win.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma Aggies Missouri Valley Creighton Blue Jays

Coach Moffit Releases Vinton Cage Schedule

Vinton high school basketball coach Howard Morefitt announced the season opens November 26 with University High of Iowa City visiting the Vinton gym Johnny Fowler is the only returnee from last season The schedule lists games at and near Vinton including Urbana Manchester Belle Plaine Cedar Falls Independence Marion and LaPorte with dates spanning November to February

Gazette Vinton Howard Morefitt Vinton High University High of Iowa City Johnny Fowler Sollows University High LanPorte Manchester Belle Pinine Urbana Oqovsart Independence Marion Wilson Dysart Marlon Belle Plaine Cedar Falls LaPorte

Also Mentioned on This Page

Filipowicz Maroon and Gold Boilermaker Joe Andrecio Cheverko Tom Bennett Bennett Andrejco John Petty John Andretich Jug Harvard Blueblood Broad The S. A Walfaire Peabody Social Register Endicott Peabody Groton School Malcolm Peabody Episcopal New York State Snavely Carl Snavely Ithacans Crimson Emery Busik Nick Baylor Milnais, Fratimanin LE Grierson Wistert LY Wilson Kolesar McCullough Incalls Ae Ce Ae Cheeley Presulinan RG Muattiazza Cltc Smeya RE Tresoning Ceithaml Astron Kuve Griffin Lockard Smith Westfall Kuzina Westfall Frank Lane E. Cc Curtiss Ghirara Anthony Haines Yale Russell Rupp Baxter Couppee Bill Diehl Watta Iday Watta Governali Oregon U By Ron Ross Kinney Shoe Store Cage George J Pappas Kinney First Avenue FE Kinneys Pappas Bowling Alley Hannevers Teague Invaders Glory Yaris Thasses Clips “Loppers Red Peppers Tait Hawks Ogue Simmons Geas U Willenbrand Minneapolis Sterling Delzell Big Moose Franklin High School Southern California McKinley High School Jack McDonnell Oclwein Jake Nonn Anamosa Fred Bissell Roosevelt Earl Whitehill Cleveland Gophers Raiders Bob Hershey Naval Air Force Pat Boland Jim Harris Frank Caridco Doc Mlinois Butler Coach Moffit
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