Navy Irish tilt tops weekend college gridiron slate
Navy meets Notre Dame in Philadelphia as both teams remain undefeated in a marquee clash. Army faces Harvard in Cambridge with defenses likely to decide a tight matchup. Alabama battles Tulane in New Orleans and Texas A&M faces SMU in College Station, with Stanford hosting USC in a pivotal conference test.
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Officials' Cage School Wednesday at Iowa Hawkeye Fieldhouse
In Iowa City the South eastern Iowa Athletic Officials association sponsors a basketball coaching school and exhibition at the University of Iowa fieldhouse. Hawkeye team will exhibit as visiting coaches learn seven new rule changes and officiating practices for over 250 coaches referees and school officials.
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Tackle To Captain U. High Next Year
Bud Halvorsen right tackle of the University high of Iowa City football team was named 1942 captain at a meeting of lettermen. Coach Paul Brechler announced 18 men were awarded letters for the 1941 season including Captain-elect Halvorsen and 17 colleagues: Glenn Summel Calvin Summel Jack Reed Jack Shay Clarke Louis George Lehman Emory Stagg Charles Kent Marcus Young Mark Meier Earl Carson Charles Barber Bill Cobb Gene Rummels Bob Alderman Bill Frey and Jim Scheneberger.
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White Sox Launch Rebuilding Plans for 1942
Chicago is set to release utility outfielder Ben Chapman as part of a broader 1942 rebuilding plan. Julius Solters and relief pitcher Pete Appleton are also listed as likely moves. Chapman's exit marks the end of a major league career that began with the New York Yankees in 1930.
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West Branch Cruises Past DeWitt 28-0 in Monday Night Win
Floyd Speed Christensen scored two touchdowns as West Branch rolled to a 28-0 victory over DeWitt marking their fifth straight win. Jack Kirby also starred for West Branch in the game.
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Five Hawks Achieve Iron Man Rating
IOWA CITY Five Hawkeyes earned iron man status with full games in Saturdays 13 7 win over Indiana. Capt Bill Diehl tackles Jim Walker ends Bill Parker Bill Burkett and Bus Mertes logged complete efforts, while seven players were full time in 1940.
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Table Tennis Results and Nov 6 Schedule
Results from Monday include Knapps 6 Armstrongs 1 and Chevrolet 6 Cardinals 1 and Giants 4 Church of Brethren 3 and Becks 6 Alberts 1. Upcoming Nov 6 matches feature Tecks versus Knapps Alberts versus Cardinals Chevrolet versus Giants and Armstrongs versus Church of Brethren.
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Missouri Players Catch Own Kickoff in Odd Play
In a standout anomaly during the Missouri vs Michigan State game, Missouri recovered a kickoff that blew back to them after a strong wind, giving Missouri a first down on MSU’s 43. Official Jim Masker called it a freak play not seen in 39 years. The piece also notes Big Ten race dynamics with Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ohio State jockeying for first in the conference.
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Montezuma Triumphs 24-6 Over North English
Keith Byers and Glenn Thorn led Montezuma to a 24-6 victory against North English on Monday night, powering the win with strong offensive and defensive efforts.
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Cornell Still Lacks Scoring Punch in Scrimmage
Mount Vernon based report of Cornell football's 24 to 0 scrimmage loss to Knox as Coach Walton Koch notes the offense moved downfield but failed to convert into scores. Charley Voyce injures knee and will miss Monmouth game while Mel Hetland shifts to left end.
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Kinnick To Speak At Anamosa Grid Banquet
Nile Kinnick will be the featured speaker at the Anamosa high school football banquet on November 20. The Rotary club hosts the annual event to show support for the Blue Raiders with arrangements made by Eddie Anderson, Supt. Kinser, Rotary president, and Tom Powell Jr. banquet chair.
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Cresco and Decorah end scoreless football tie
In a Monday night game Cresco and Decorah finished 0-0. Late fourth quarter drives by Cresco players H. Lind erbaum and R. Ratcliff moved to Decorah five yards, but Decorah held and punted. A Cresco pass to Decorah’s five ended on the final play.
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Raiders Face Marion Monticello In Mid-Six Showdown
Anamosa's top rivals Marion and Monticello loom as key threats in the Mid-Six race. Anamosa hosts Marion Wednesday with Armistice Day implications for Tipton or Monticello. Marion beat Maquoketa 20 0 last week while Mount Vernon fell to Anamosa 25 0. VU Iowa City beat Tipton 19 13.
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Eastern Iowa leader to play at Wellman
West Branch leads the Eastern Iowa conference as Wellman hosts West Branch in a key nonconference clash. Ke-wash contenders include Wellman, Richland and Keota with Kalona racing to stay in contention after Kalona’s tough week. Wapello, led by Hunter, beat West Chester 13 to 0 while Pearson was sidelined by an ankle injury.
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