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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1939

Page

6

Suchomel Sparks Rambler Victory in 34-0 Route

Wilson Ramblers overwhelmed Independence 34-0 in Cedar Rapids as Suchomel led open-field running with 24 15 and 2 yard gains and scored twice. Lahman Montague Valliere and Janos contributed as Wilson dominated time of possession and stifled the visitors, who failed to threaten in the first half.

Paul Frank Wilson Ramblers Bob Suchomel Suchomel Independence Dick Lahman Wilson Cedar Rapids Moose Jones Ramblers Bill Suchamels Bob Sheridan Rambler Janos Danny Montague Suchomels Lahman Louie Valliere Lawrence Welbes Montague Valliere Eeye Janos Eddie e.Trabu Trabu Birkicht London Bill Barnard le Wilson eeeLonmMan Peenes TE Barrett My Panok Donahue eeBaue Tere Tai Lyons sZaruba Ruffeorn Y Hapgon Fenner Rhetidan Reuter Butler Griffith Valibere Wees Hanson Sudomel Sandel Mortacuo Satterlee Welbes Burns Wilson i Ae Uy van Cura Wesaale Doty Kimball Sonket Hillmer Parmer Caeck Frueh Koniesmark Yg Moatacek Terdik Canarr Tabor Aback Mueller Mller Judd Dean Cornell

Madison gains Three-Eye Loop spot for next season

Madison, Wis AP The Milwaukee Brewers American Association club filed articles of incorporation for the Madison Baseball Club Inc confirming a Three-Eye League franchise for next season. The team moves from Bloomington to Madison after lease talks with city officials for Breese Stevens Field. Eddie Lenahan, ex Madison Blues manager, named business manager. Incorporators include Brewer president Henry J. Bendinger secretary L. M. Nahin and AR. M. Schaeffer as statistician.

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Central College Upsets Parsons in Iowa clash 28–13

Pella Iowa AP Central College Dutchmen toppled Parsons Wildcats 28 to 13, denying Parsons a possible Iowa conference title. Readable lines list players and positions while noting posttouchdown point after.

Central College Parsons Pella Central College Dutchmen Iowa Wildcats Fairsfield Schwengies Elmore Riles Riepe Bishop Kincaid Noonan Bradford Menning Tennant Davis Miller Harrell B. Menne EB. Davis Touchpe Tennant B. Davis Je—Jack North Highland Park Chuck Btevens Town Edwr Peng Lene Ata Ben Be

Coe freshmen topple Grinnell 7 to 0 in early second half

Coe college freshmen seized a 7 0 lead in the final period as DeWayne Van Deelen ran for the score and connected on the point after. Grinnell defense forced several turnovers but could not close the gap, while Billy Arnett and Dale Thompson each made key interceptions for the Kohawks.

Willis Lamb Coe College Grinnell Billy Arnett Pioneers DeWayne van Deelen Bob Schneider Monk Myers van Deelen Kohawks Ray Christy Coe Pioneer Schneider Crimson Arnett Stan Epstein Dale Thompson Coe Grinnell Cullen Bishop Jesseee Bremicker Bartelt UG Ge Miller Christensen C . McDuffee Gowans Chrysler Christy O Sever RT Lamey Schneider Scheiber Myers Morris Arnett Dewitt van Deelen Gruening Thompson Ans Epstein Tubbs Starcevich Jones Pilgrim Zimmer Kloppenburs Rampelberg Tengte Schulzke Mattelman Brown Lowman Webb Anderson Corflarn Dykstra Huff Burns Lawrence Welsch Inclis

Richland and Keota end in 6-6 football tie

Richland and Keota battled to a 6-6 tie Friday here with Richland scoring early in the game and Keota replying with a touchdown in the second period.

the Gazette Richland Keota

Football Scores EAST AND SOUTH REGIONALS REPORT

Eastern group shows West Virginia Wesleyan 14 Salem 7 and Concord 13 New River 12 while many teams post scores across the Midwest South and Far West including Emporia 18 Bethany 0 Central 28 and Oklahoma Military 0 plus Kansas City JC 6 and Elon 32. The tally lists numerous colleges junior colleges and universities with mixed results for the week across multiple conferences and regions.

West Virginia Wesleyan Salem Concord Tehrs New River Tehrs West Emporia Bethany Springfield Tehrs Cane Girardean Tehrs Dubuque Penny Iowa Wesleyan I Simpson Q Cornell Carleton Ji Miami JC Joplin JC Oklahoma Military Chillicothe BC Central Parsons Jr Ottawa Baker East Central State College Central State College Edmund Emporia State Roanoke Catawba Murfreesboro Tehrs Troy Tehrs Maryville Cumberland Birmingham Southern Spring Hill Muskingham Georgetown College Elon Cullowhee Tehrs Tenn Wesleyan Cochran Tehrs Tenn University JC Shurtle

Boxing Results Across Cities Feature Notable Wins

The Associated Press reporting bouts lists Dilly Conn versus Pitts burch in New York with Gus Lesnevich named as heavyweight champion. In Chicago Everett Rixchtmire defeats Gene Spencer. Hollywood Salica stops Tony Olivers in Oakland. Philadelphia Thala Coronelia defeats Nick Floren in Philadelphia.

Associated Press New York Dilly Conn Pittsburch Gus Lesnevich Cliffside Park Chicago Everett Rixchtmire Sioux City Gene Spencer Hollywood Salica Brooklyn Tony Olivers Oakland Calif

Cornell Routs Carleton 20 to 6 on Final Finder

Cornell under Dick Barker beat Carleton 20 to 6 in the season finale at Mount Vernon. Dick Raiter sparked the Purple with punt returns and passes, fueling two first-half scores while Tornquist and Sprague added later TDs. Carleton led 6-0 before Cornell struck twice, sealing the win and leaving Cornell hopeful for a share of the Midwest conference.

Mount Vernon Carleton Dick Barker Cornell Purple Dick Raiter Raiter Jim Sprague Gene Tornquist Fats Charles Harris Sprague Don Anderson Tornquist Watson Knox Monmouth Ripon Boetteher Kieling Dahlberg Chapin Anderson Youngdale Larson Ce Cree Hoon Lyman RG Sharp Harris Domke Paul Lee Ti Ferguson Castle Webster Glelow Domke T. Phillips Fred Winter Grinnell Bert Jenkins Tows Tom Crabbe

Enich's Father To See Son In Action

Peter Enich a Chicago and North Western railroad laborer will attend the Iowa Minnesota game in Iowa City to see his son Mike Enich play. Mitchell Enich, his high school teammate, also traveled to witness the game and cheer on the brothers.

Boone Peter Enich Chicago and North Western Railroad Mike University of Iown Iowa City Mitchell Enich

Prep star tallies all points in 71-0 rout

Eufaula high halfback Junior Golding scored every point for his team, tallying 11 touchdowns and five extra points as Eufaula overwhelmed Haileyville 71 to 0. The standout produced a remarkable single game scoring showcase.

Eufaula Okla Junior Golding Haileyville

Crisler cites ballyhoo and injuries as Michigan flaws

Philadelphia AP report quotes Fritz Crisler blaming Michigan's slide on excessive hype, a rebuilt line, and injuries. He notes the Wolverines entered the season aiming for world dominance, but overconfidence and key absences hindered progress ahead of the Penn game.

Philadelphia Michigan Fritz Crisler Wolverines Pennsylvania Crisler

Broaca Forced To Increase Alimony In Mass Court

Johnny Broaca former Yale athlete and Cleveland Indians pitcher was ordered by probate judge to raise his alimony from 18 to 35 dollars weekly. The wife sought 75 weekly claiming 8000 dollar annual income and hardship for their two year old son. The divorce attachment on his funds for 3700 dollars remained in place.

Barnstable Mass Johnny Broaca Cleveland Indians Yale Cullen C. Campbell

Bobby Cifer Ends His Prep Career in Kingsport Rout

In Kingsport Tennessee AP reports Bobby Cifer capped his high school football career with a 40 to 0 win over Morristown. The 185 pound halfback scored 20 points including 67 16 and 20 yard TD runs and added an extra point after two trips. He led the nation last year with 235 points in 12 games and increased this season to 127 points across ten games.

Kingsport Tenn Bobby Cifer Finis Morristown

Razorbacks stun SMU in 14-0 upset at Little Rock

Arkansas Razorbacks, led by Kay Eakin and Ralph Atwood, beat Southern Methodist 14-0 before 8000 fans. The Parkers dominated with two first-half scores and a strong ground game, while SMU penetrated Arkansas territory only in the final minute.

Little Rock Ark University of Arkansas Razorbacks Southern Methodist Mustangs Parkers Methodist Arkansas Razorbacks Kay Eakin Ralph Atwood Eakin Estes McDaniel SMU Simington Atwood Mustang Aubrey Neal Miller Southern Methodist Johnnie Clements

Dubuque Beats Penn 15 to 7 in Iowa clash

Dubuque University won its conference finale 15 7 over Penn of Oskaloosa. Penn halfback Emmett Evans suffered a brain concussion in the third period and was hospitalized. Scoring: Dubuque Lussow Schiers touchdown, Sellergren kick. safety Evans. Penn Roe touchdown, Gammon kick. Officials listed.

Dubuque Dubuque University Iowa Penn Oskaloosa Emmett Evans Evans Dunhuave U. Tenn Kueffler LE Row Werkhelser Hiatt Rogers O Devault McDonald Eberhart Schluck Seibert Cesseven Seve Stevenson Lussow Essere Anderson Shimp Bainbridge Schiers Aves Evans Lussow Schiers

Dempsey Willard Fight Films Reveal Savage Power and Legacy

In Toledo twenty years earlier a private screening of the Dempsey Willard bout film stunned a roomful of reporters and promoters. The footage shows Dempsey's brutal, relentless assault that overwhelmed Willard, sparking debate over whether Dempsey would outpace Joe Louis. Tex Rickard arranged the film, stored away due to interstate exhibition laws, and now promoters plan a national release as laws ease.

New York Toledo Willard Dampsey Jack Kearns Dempsey Joe Louis Louis Tex Rickard Rickard Midwest

Tittle Gus Scolaro Tops Major League

Henry McLemore reviews Billy Conn in Madison Square Garden defending the light heavyweight title against Gus Lesnevich. Conn’s speed and defense dazzle, but he lacks knockout power as promoters eye a Louis title shot next summer. Some experts think a slowed, powered punch could make him dangerous.

Joe Louis Billy Conn Pittsburgh Madison Square Garden Conn Gus Lesnevich Louis Lesnevich N’ York Mike Jacobs Bill McCarney Billy Benny Leonard Benny

Slippery Rock Considers Brain Bowl Offer After Final Game

Slippery Rock Teachers college football coach N Kerr Thompson said his undefeated team would likely accept a brain bowl contest with Northwestern Missouri State Teachers if they win their last game. Slippery Rock has seven wins, while California State Teachers enters on a six game skid. Maryville boasts 18 straight victories against Slippery Rock.

Slippery Rock N. Kerr Thompson Slippery Rock Teachers College Northwestern Missouri State Teachers of Maryville California St. Joseph, Mo

Cornell Cross Country Defeats Carleton in Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon, Cornell College defeated Carleton College 15 to 40 Friday. The Purple runners finished strong, finishing in a five way tie for first place at the event.

Cornell Carleton Mount Vernon Cornell College Carleton College

Pro Coaches Rate Nile Kinnick Tops

The NY Fight Managers association targets Hymie Caplin for allegedly stealing Lew Jenkins from Frank Bachman. A blitz of sports chatter highlights Nile Kinnick as top pro coach opinion, Ace Parker praised over him, with Missouri’s Paul Christman debunked by a Western paper as fictional. Also noted are Ed Kochis as a late-blooming tackle kicker, and Willard-Dempsey film plans for Jan 15.

New York N. Y Fight Managers’ Association Hymie Caplin Lew Jenkins Texas Frank Bachman Missouri Paul Christman Christman Dizzy Dean Ace Parker Brooklyn Nile Kinnick Parker Couitches

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