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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1947
Page
3
Luther College and Simpson battled to a scoreless deadlock at Nusted field amid near freezing temperatures and a strong west wind. Luther showed a 214 to 130 yard edge, with 77 passing yards and a key 47 yard run by Wally Grant, while Simpson threatened late but failed to reach the end zone.
East Waterloo earned a share of the Mississippi Valley conference crown and the Big Seven title with a 14-0 upset over West Waterloo. Dave Grosse scored East’s first TD on a six inch plunge and added the kick, with Dan Comack scoring again from the two in the third period as West Waterloo suffered its first loss in nine games.
University of Detroit coach Chuck Baer watched his Titans deliver a surprising performance as they overwhelmed Nevada 38-6 in Detroit Stadium before about 15 000 fans. Individual efforts and solid statistics underscored the upset, proving it no fluke.
Boston College football coach Dennis E. Myers signed a four year contract extension announced by BC Athletic director John P. Cur. The terms were not disclosed. Myers has led BC to 24 wins and 0 losses since taking the helm. He is a 1930 Iowa graduate and will turn 42 on Monday.
In Storm Lake Buena Vista rallied to beat Dakota Wesleyan 25 to 20 in cold wet conditions. It was the first game under new coach Kenny Blackman after Harland Riebe resigned, with the decisive score coming on a 15 yard run.
Hundreds of Chicago children will attend church services to view a television broadcast of the Army-Notre Dame football game in 12 church social halls. Admission is 10 cents, with churches hosting the event today.
Score line shows Franklin 143 over McKinley 7 with multiple scattered results across teams. Notable entries include Lyons and Ginten with 7 and 26 points respectively, Melinine versus Dubuque Loras, St. Ambrose Davenport 3a, Campion Osceola 35, Lamon Bedfield 12, Stuart 0, Waterloo East 14, Waterloo West 0, and Waverly 26 Oelwein with limited clarity on some teams.
Parsons college Wildcats upset Penn 35 to 0 as long runs break the game open in the fourth quarter. Bill Shumaker gained 55 yards and Jim Ashby 53 yards, with Phil DelPierre adding a 48 yard TD burst in the second quarter. Don Gorman scored from the one in the first, and Shumaker recovered Burdick’s fumble for a fourth quarter TD. The Quakers threat ended at the Parsons 18 after a third quarter drive stalled on downs.
The baseball executive council on Friday voted to urge rewriting the rule on signing high school players at the December 11 New York meeting. The change would follow Commissioner Chandler’s view that all scholastic players are ineligible, not only those under NFHS rules. They also recommended legislation banning spring training invitations before March 1 and approved Chandler’s 1948 budget funding two investigators, reportedly ex FBI. The pension committee granted full benefits to Bill Dickey Clarence Campbell Ray Berres and Maurice Van Robays.
A brewery workers' union asks Baseball Commissioner A B Chandler to resign for his alleged lack of fair play in denying a New York brewer the rights to televise the 1947 World Series. The letter from Arthur P Gildea of the Massachusetts State Council of Brewery Workers was sent to Chandler at the Boston Red Sox office.
The CIO United Auto Workers announced an All-Americans bowling tournament to run for men and women starting in Detroit on November 29 and then in Buffalo Chicago Cleveland and Minneapolis.
Wilson makes its bid for win number three in Cedar Rapids city grid competition tonight at 7 45 p m in Hill Park against the Roosevelt Rough Riders. A Ramblers victory would give them undisputed claim to the title while a Roosevelt win could create a three way tie with Franklin.
NEW YORK AP The scramble for divisional titles in both major pro football leagues narrows Sunday as eight games affect championship races. Key All America Conference matchups include the New York Yankees vs San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles at Buffalo, and Cleveland hosting the Brooklyn Dodgers with Buffalo still chasing New York.
Sunday NFL style matchups list Philadelphia at New York Washington at Pittsburgh Boston at Los Angeles Green Bay at Chicago Bears Chicago Cards at Detroit Brooklyn at Cleveland Los Angeles at Buffalo San Francisco at New York Friday results Chicago Rockets 27 Baltimore 21
Notre Dame took the Indiana Intercollegiate championship with all five runners in the top 11 and 33 points. Indiana narrowly edged Purdue 60 to 61 for second. James Murphy of Notre Dame won the individual medal, fending off Indiana’s Frank Owen in a late push. Purdue’s Lewis Blanchard was third, with Notre Dame’s Corny Styers and James Kittell fourth and fifth.
Iowa City Public High School Little Hawks, led by Big Bill Reichardt, defeated Decorah 27 to 20 in the season finale. Reichardt scored twice and Rex Shain added a 45 yard run and extra point as Iowa City built a 27 7 lead before Decorah rallied with nine straight completions for two late touchdowns.
McKinley and Franklin clashed at Hill park as the Bears edged the Thunderbolts 14-7 in a win that could tilt the city title race. Clarence Brookner left with a concussion after the关键 scoring drive while Don Cornwell and Doc Dorman sparked the Bolt offense with a 51 yard rushing masterclass and a Dorman scoring run.
Wapello high school defeated Columbus Junction 26-18 Friday night. Greene scored two touchdowns and McFarland added one for Columbus Junction, while Shearer led the Wapello offense in a tense contest at Columbus Junction.
Primo Carnera and Tony Galento fought to a 30 minute draw at Laurel Garden Newark drawing about 2,500 spectators in a blue ribbon postwar wrestling classic that entertained a puzzled crowd despite its overblown hype.
Pro Basketball results show Louisville 60 over Om 438 and Chicago versus New Orleans 65. National League lists Toledo 75 over Flint 56. Exhibitions include Benevdence BAAD 54 and Newfields 77 over New Jersey City NL 63 in Hartford NL 61.
West Des Moines AP report notes the Central college Dutchmen dominated with strong passing and rushing against the 34th Division National Guard, delivering a decisive 20 to 0 victory on Friday night.
Waverly maintains an undefeated Northeast Iowa conference record with a 26 to 0 win over Oelwein. Duane Brandt scores all four touchdowns, including a 23 yard run setup and three short plunges. Waverly now stands 8 wins in 9 starts, extending its 31st straight conference win. Oelwein falls further from the standings after the loss.
In Moscow Idaho Montana topped the Vandals 21-0 on a rainy Friday as Roy Malcolm returned a 71 yard punt for a score and Pierre Roberts connected on two third period passes. The game featured frequent fumbles throughout.
Marion and Tipton battled to a 0 0 tie on Tipton field in frigid wind and frequent fumbles. Marion failed to gain a first down in the first half while Tipton blocked punts and relied on a strong line led by Ray Crock and George Heick. A late Marion drive produced only one completed pass as lighting delayed the start.
The eve of the Notre Dame Army game sees双方 advocates clash in Look magazine and the South Bend Tribune over recruiting, scheduling, and past series. Army coach Blaik and Notre Dame coach Leahy are cited amid alumni pressure and West Point appointments, with Costin and Lujack defending Notre Dame.
George Halas, owner coach of the Chicago Bears, sent private detectives to ticket agencies to buy back about 60 percent of scalped tickets for the Bears Packers game at Wrigley Field. Detectives paid up to 19 for 2 75 tickets and as much as 25 for 3 60 tickets, costing nearly 3000 above face value plus 1000 in detective fees. Halas plans to trace original purchasers by checking scalped tickets and records names seat locations filed with mail orders.
Newton suffered a shutout as Marshalltown Bobcats finish the season unbeaten with a 26-0 win. All-state back Stan Cozzi led the attack, scoring four times including a 62-yard run in the fourth quarter. George Whitehill added a TD as Marshalltown clinched the conference crown.
Clinton Riverkings remain unbeaten after a 26-7 win over Moline Illinois. Don Heness opened scoring for Moline, followed by Gene Hood. In the second quarter Jack Schuster had two TD runs and a 14 yard pass from Art Nixon, with a final Schuster six yard TD sealing the victory.
Football results from multiple conferences list games with scores and outcomes. Notable: Simpson tied Luther C in Iowa. Buena Vista beat Dakota Wesleyan 25 20. Parsons 35 Penn 9. West Virginia baggage 12 Marietta 0. Fairmont State 33 Shepherd 13. Michigan Normal 14 Ball State 7. Nebraska Wesleyan 25 York . Doane 7. Bethai 33 eres 6. Regional scores include Kentucky and Rocky Mountain results with multiple small colleges.
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