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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1937

Page

3

Gophers Edge Northwestern 7–0 in Homecoming Victory

Minnesota defeats Northwestern 7 to 0 at Memorial Stadium in front of about 62 000 as Ray King rushes 52 yards to set up the lone first period touchdown. Northwestern fights back but cannot overturn the Gophers tally and maintains sole Big Ten lead with four straight wins.

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Hawkeyes Outplay Hoosiers Through First Three Quarters

Iowa, 0-3 in Big Ten, outplayed Indiana for most of the game at home. Hoosiers won 3-0 on a fourth quarter field goal after Iowa threatened twice near the end. The Hawkeyes dominated time of possession and yardage but failed to convert scoring chances.

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North Mine Football Statistics Summary

The lines record team stats with rushing yards 112 198 and 55 16 in some plays. Forward passes attempted 10 with 4 completed for 6 yards gained, 3 interceptions noted, and a punt return total 62 yards. Penalties add 65. Includes kicking yardage and recovered penalties.

Northwestern Surprises Minnesota With Early Field Plays

The article recalls a fast start by Northwestern as they press Minnesota with swift plunges. Heap faces pressure on Minnesota's 40 yard line as he scans for a receiver before throwing into a crowd, with play continuing on page 3 of the section.

Northwestern Gophers Minnesota Heap

Duke Loses Undefeated Run to North Carolina 14-6

In Durham, North Carolina, UNC upset Duke 14-6 before 43,000 as Elmore Hackney scored for Duke and Crowell Little and Brunette connected on a key score for the Tar Heels. The win ends Duke’s undefeated stretch and leaves the visiting team with only a tie for the 1937 season.

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Pittsburgh Beats Nebraska 13 to 7 in Close Upset

Pittsburgh Panthers overcame a 7-0 Nebraska lead with a late surge before 71,000 fans. The dramatic comeback featured a clock reading nine minutes fifty five seconds remaining as the Panthers rallied to win 13 to 7.

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Nebrgikeri Football Game Turbulent Yardage Totals

The report details Nebrgikeri's 13 first downs, 20 rushing attempts for 31 yards, 18 forward passes with 8 completed, and a 28 yard kickoff return. It notes an interception return, punt averages, total offense, and penalties totaling 25 yards.

Nebrgikeri Faryat Paves

Panthers Rally to Beat Nebraska at Pitt

The Panthers overcame a late tie attempt with an 80 yard march and a Nebraska fumble to score the winning touchdown with under five minutes left. A record Pitt Stadium crowd witnessed the dramatic finish as Pitt students spilled onto the field after the victory.

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Arkansas Thumps Ole Miss 32 to 6 in Crump Stadium

In Memphis at Crump Stadium about 18 000 fans watched a sensational passing game by the University of Arkansas Parkers that crushed the University of Mississippi 32 to 6.

Memphis, Tenn University of Arkansas Parkers Crump Stadium University of Mississippi

Ohio State Beats Illinois 19-0 On Homecoming Day

Ohio State, with a 41 921 crowd in Columbus, defeated Illinois 19 to 0 to keep slim Western Conference title hopes alive. Nick Wasylik connected with Jim McDonald on a 19 yard TD pass to start the scoring, then Ohio State added a second and a final fourth period score.

Columbus Ohio State University of Illinois Indiana Illinois Bucks Nick Wasylik Jim McDonald McDonald

Iowa Hawks Bowing To Indiana In 3-0 Defeat

Iowa battles Indiana on the gridiron with Nile Kinnick at quarterback facing tough defense. Indiana players Sirtesky Graham McDaniel Petrick push back as Balazs and Anderson block for Iowa while Heistand rushes in to aid the Indiana press.

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Franklin and Roosevelt end in scoreless tie in cold Des Moines

Hindered by cold wind Franklin high and Roosevelt, Des Moines, fought to a 0-0 stalemate Saturday afternoon. Eddy and Miles led Franklin in drives but Roosevelt’s defense held and the game ended with a long Cedar Rapids club drive stalling on downs.

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Football results Big Ten and across regions

Indiana 3 To wa 0 Minnesota 6 Northwestern 0 Ohio State 19 Minels 0 Michigan 7 Pennsylvania 0 Purdue 4 Wisconsin 6 Chicago 26 Beloit 6 West Cornell 12 Carleton Iowa State 3 Marquette Michigan State 19 Carnegie 66 Oklahoma 7 Missouri 4 Tulsa 0 241 Washington U 4 St Louis 71 Creichten 6 Bradley 4 Knox 0 Amtnuana Ot Monmouth 6Detroit UW 11 North Dakota 0 Kansas State 3 Kansas 0 South Dakota Iowa State Twins 0 East Notre Dame 7 Army Yale 26 Princeton 0 Harvard 15 Davidson Pitt West Nebraska 7 Columbia 63 Syracuse 6 Mal y Cross 73 Brown 0 South Alabama 0 Georgia Tech 0 Georgia 7 Tulane 6 Vanderbilt 181 Tennessee 7 North Carolina 14 Duke 6 Clemson 101 Florida Arkansas 23 Mississippi 6 Furman 32 South Carolina 0 Louisiana State 9 Auburn 7 Southern Methodist 33 Baylor 7 Texas Christian 14 Texas 0 Texas Aretecs 0 Rice 6 Far West Southern California 12 Oregon State 12 Washington 26 UCG L A California 24 Orecon tb Stanford wi Washington State Idaho 6 Gonzaga 0 Arizona 21 New Mexico 0 Additional Scores On Page 2 This Section

Indiana Towa Minnesota Northwestern Ohio State Minels Michigan Pennsylvania Purdue Wisconsin Chicago Beloit WEST Cornell Carleton Iowa State Marquette Michigan St Carnegie Oklahoma Missouri Tulsa Washington U St. Louis Creichten Bradley Knox Amtnuana Monmouth Detroit North Dakota Kansas State Kansas South Dakota Iowa State Twins East Notre Dame Army Yale Princeton Harvard Davidson Pitt Nebraska Columbia Syracuse Maly Cross Brown South Alabama Georgia Tech Georgia Tulane Vanderbilt Tennessee North Carolina Duke Clemson Florida Arkansas Mississippi Furman South Carolina Louisiana State Auburn Southern Methodist Baylor Texas Christian Texas Texas Aretecs Rice Far West Southern California Oregon State Washington UCG. L. A. Co California Orecon Stanford Washington State Idaho Gonzaga Arizona New Mexico

Iowa Hawkeyes Lose to Indiana In Tight Big Ten Clash

In a pivotal Big Ten game, Indiana edged Iowa 3 points after a late field goal following an interception. Iowa missed scoring chances due to early miscues including fumbles and failed PATs, leaving the Hawkeyes in the cellar while Indiana eyes a top finish.

Badgers and Purdue battle to 7-7 tie in Big Ten clash

In Madison, Cecil Isbell of Purdue played a dual role as the Boilermakers and Badgers fought to a 7-7 draw under a dull sky before 22 989 fans. Wisconsin recovered a fumbled punt on Purdue’s 10 yard line to snag a TD, while Isbell’s left elbow chain drew attention amid the grim and sublime contest.

Madison Cecil Isbell Houston Texas Purdue Wisconsin Isbell Boilermakers John Doyle Husky Wisconsin Erie Bob Ecks

Texas Christian Downs Texas 14 to 0

Texas Christian University defeated Texas 14 to 0 as quarterback David O'Brien led a pair of first half touchdowns. O'Brien rushed 11 yards for the opener and added the second score as the Frogs capitalized on early field position to seal the win.

Austin Tex INS David O’brien Texas Christian Texas Longhorns T. C. W. Horned Frogs Texas O’brien O'Brien

Notre Dame Edges Army 7 0 In Saturd ay Battle

Army dominated early but Notre Dame broke through on a rain soaked field. Edward Simonich, a Slovak fullback, powered the drive and scored the decisive four yard touchdown in the fourth period to lift the Fighting Irish.

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Soldiers Fall Short as Notre Dame Holds Field in Wet Clash

Five defeats since 1931 weigh on Army as rain soaked the mud field. Army reached Notre Dame territory twice, fumbling at the 31 and failing on a pass at the 41. Poor footing and slippery ball thwart aerial plans, with Notre Dame defense prevailing despite limited Soldier forays.

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Lafayette Defeats W and J 6 to 0 in seventh straight

Lafayette remains undefeated and untied after a 6 to 0 victory over Washington and Jefferson in Easton. Tony Cavallo scored the only touchdown on a 30 yard march in the third period.

Easton Lafayette Washington and Jefferson Tony Cavallo

Whizzer White Stakes Spotlight As Buffaloes Triumph

Whizzer White scored 21 points in the third quarter to fuel Colorado Buffaloes’ 35 to 6 win over Colorado College. Rex Tomlinson added a 43-yard TD run after White exited, with White also notching a 78-yard scamper.

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Cornell Wildcats Keep Entertaining Homecoming Win Over Carleton

Cornell College under coach Dick Barker remained unbeaten with a 13 to 6 victory over Carleton in the homecoming game. The Purple concentrated on strong defense and timely scoring, extending their nine win season as the Midwest conference crown already in hand.

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