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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1950
Page
3
Iowa State defeated Kansas State 13-7 as two fourth quarter touchdowns flipped the game. Kansas State, led by skipper Patrick, came close to a second Big Seven win in six years but a late fumble and decisive ISU scores sealed the win before 14 500 at Manhattan.
Iowa State edged Kansas State 14 7 as two late touchdowns by Mark Robacker and Bill Weeks decided the game. Kansas State rallied briefly after switching to the T and single wing, but Iowa State clamped down on defense in the final minutes.
Iowa defeated Minnesota 13 to 0 in Minneapolis as Coach Leonard Raffensperger praised a strong defensive effort and noted it was the Hawks first win in the city since 1921. Don Commack learned his wife had a baby in Iowa City after the game, prompting celebration in the locker room.
Franklin dominates the game with three quick scores in the third period and a late surge. Day, Rosenberg, and Petsel star as Franklin runs past Tipton with multiple short drives and a failed extra point. Reeder, Suchomel, and Smith noted among the lineups from Cedar Rapids officials.
Illinois beats Michigan 7-0 in heavy snow as Fred Major connects with Tony Klimek for the touchdown after an 80 yard drive. No. 10 Illinois improves to two Big Ten wins, Michigan drops to 1-1-1 and faces Rose Bowl elimination pressures.
Drake defeats Coe College of Cedar Rapids 29 to 28 in a three way cross country meet that also included Missouri. Dewey Jensen of Drake won the race in 19 minutes and a fraction. Coe’s Day finished third on the three and three quarter mile course, with current reserve strength cited.
California opened a tough Pacific Coast Conference win over Washington with two 65 yard scoring drives in the second and third periods to seize control. Washington mounted a late rally, marching 80 yards before Pete Groger forced a key turnover at the California two.
Ohio State surged to a 32-0 victory at Dyche Stadium against Northwestern as five Buckeye players scored touchdowns. Karl Sturtz opened with a 94 yard kickoff return, while Chuck Gandee, Walt Klevay, Tony Curcillo, and Fred Bruney added scores amid Northwestern fumbles.
In East Lansing on a snowy day the Michigan State Spartans overwhelmed Indiana Hoosiers 35 0. Sonny Grandelius ran for three touchdowns and 180 plus yards as MSU’s defense forced eight Indiana fumbles and four interceptions. Crane and Timmerman added scoring while Carey kicked all five extra points.
Hamilton connected with Cilek for a 20 yard score as Wilson and West traded touchdowns. West surged to a 32 7 lead early in the third after Jim O Connor 48 yard TD run and a kickoff return. Staskal left the game in the first quarter with an unspecified injury.
Wayne Nebraska Teachers College, defending champion in the Nebraska college football conference, shut out Wartburg College of Waverly Iowa 32-0 on Saturday night.
Reading shows weekly results across high school and college football. Notable scores include West Waterloo 39 over Wilson blank, Franklin 33 over Tipton 7, and Washington 34 over Keokuk 19. Big Ten results feature Minnesota 13 over Town 9, Michigan 32 over Ohio State, Wisconsin 33 over Purdue, and Nebraska 40 over musoneers 34. Across conferences many games listed with varied winners and scores.
Beloit Buccaneers edged Lawrence 13-12 as Bill Verny missed a decisive conversion kick in the final moments after a late scoring drive.
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