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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1932

Page

3

Roosevelt and Grant battle to scoreless tie in Des Moines

Roosevelt high of Des Moines and Grant high of Cedar Rapids played to a 0-0 tie in a game highlighted by goal line stands and key punt returns. Roosevelt's defense, led by Nowlan punting and Meyn in the backfield, held Grant from crossing the line as the clock expired.

ES Moines Roosevelt High Des Moines Grant Cedar Rapids Roughriders Wayne Nowlen Roosevelt Roughrider Jauinwic Vistors Bodtke Nowlen Nowlan Meyn Grant Safetyman McMichael Snyder Klumpar Bovey Sillo Bernard Smith Silio McPheeters Miller Sac Nowlin Great ‘ Beerevelt Ccaseeeserseer Haynes Woltz Klummpar Williams Wolts Maher Neak Kreidenier Means Conklin Mil Jer Woltz Willams Brammer Grant—Jones Jones Campbell Jung Woodford Mineck Henry Hasbrouck Town State Cress Hoyt Grin- Dell Sam Orebaush

Cyclones Top Drake 34 to 13 In Strong Midseason Showing

Iowa State dominates Drake with a 34 to 13 victory. Grefe shines in his final Cyclone game with two touchdowns and several key plays, aided by Theophilus in backfield defense. Drake trails as Potts and Thompson led late efforts. Cyclones win the scrimmage with 196 rushing yards to Drake’s 139 and eight passes for 151 yards.

Grefe Don Theophilus Bulldogs Martin Templeton Dixon Iowa State Thompson Potts Drake State Cyclones Lichter Martin Berner Schatlin Theophilus Towa Deckin Brechler

Yale Triumphs Over Harvard 19–0 in Contested Gridiron Victory

Yale dominates Harvard 19 to 0 as Curtin, Lassiter, and Levering score. Crowley and Parker contribute key runs and receptions despite Harvard’s late attempts. Substitutes see action and a late Harvard drive ends in turnover as Yale preserves the shutout.

Harvard Crowley Lassiter Nazro Curtin Yale Garnsey Crimson Parker Mac Williamson Williamson Crickard Carl Hagerman Warvard Nat O'Connell Ssseevsee LA Cove Howland Stantionel Ccr Hinchaell Curtin Mareralt Parker Tinweinntt Sullivan Well Lassiters Lblee Oriekat Crowley Pal Hares Levering Baron le Deannelis Malin. Johnson G. Stobeecombe Rz Kilcullen Thi Kimball Martine. Browne Ah C. Williamson I Callan M Williamson Bartol Cassedy Je Rogers It Mealy Grane Te Walcott Res Witney Ah Sherman Pescosoldo Thi Leonard Nevin Rh Waters Grady E.ds. O'lrien Tutte J. P. Eagan Duquesseyines T. J. McCabe Holy Cross A- W. Palmer Colby

McLarnin To Fight Fuller In New York On Dec. 16

Canadian lightweight veteran Jimmy McLarnin announced plans to fight Sammy Fuller at Madison Square Garden on December 16. He will travel east Tuesday to begin training and denied reports he planned to wed and retire.

McLarnin Fuller New York Vancouver B. C Jimmy McLarnin Sammy Fuller Madison Square Garden East Tony Canzonett Lillian Cupit

Creighton Stomps Wyoming Eleven 34-0 in season finale

Creighton University football closed its season with a 34 to 0 win over Wyoming University. Howdy Gordon, the right halfback, scored three touchdowns as Omaha team dominated with strong line play and end sweeps, scoring in every quarter.

OMAHA Creighton University Wyoming University Howdy Gordon Omahwans Cowboys

Cornell Vies To End Season With Bradley Game

Mount Vernon Cornell football prepares for Thanksgiving day at Peoria against Bradley Tech after a week off. Coach Dick Barker aims to finish the season with a win as several seniors including Haloupek Anderson Kuhnke Sells Watson Adamson Madison Shiplett and Boyer face final college action.

The Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell Carleton Bradley Tech Peoria Dick Barker Purple Bradley Don Haloupek Jim Anderson Cliff Kuhnke Lyle Sells

25 Letter Winners Return To Hawkeye Winter Teams

Iowa City reports 25 letter men back for winter sports at the University of Iowa. Basketball leads with eight veterans, track has seven, four swimmers return, and wrestling and gymnastics each have three veterans. Names of returning players and captains listed for each sport.

Hawkeye Iowa City University of Iowa Department of Athletics Moffitt Riegert Kotjow Swaney Eshleman Krumbholz Selzer Filkins Jackson Hutton Campisi Dean Hoskinson Moore Oberlin Nielson McCloy McGuire Janss Johnson Dull O'Leary Kringle L. Cassell Bolta

Tulane Vanderbilt Feud Threatens Southern Conference Split

A heated Tulane Vanderbilt dispute over a New Orleans incident triggers talk that the Southern Conference could fracture. Russ Cohen of Vanderbilt faces accusations tied to Tulane captain Nellie Felts and Julian Foster. Cohen says Vanderbilt will not renew with Tulane.

Tulane Vanderbilt Russ Cohen Vandy Louisiana State University New Orleans Cohen Nelfie Felts Greenies Nashville Dan McGugin Julian Foster Felts Foster Commodores

West Union Builds Cage Campaigns For Boys And Girls

West Union high school outlines a boys basketball schedule with six veterans led by coach Robert K. McLeese and seniors Carl Johnson and Rodney Drews. The girls team will play four games amid a declining trend for girls basketball coached by Helene Silver and Harriet Peel. Six Northeastern Iowa towns in the conference join Cresco Decorah Waukon New Hampton Oelwein Osage in the league.

Union- Pobed Ute West Union Carl Johnson Rodney Drewes Clayton Schreiner Earl Woodson Hugh Ploog Lester Springer Robert K. McLeese Decorah Bare Watukon New Hampton Maynard Randalia Ark Olace Waukon

Maynard Opens Season with Twin Bill Wins Over Waucoma

Maynard both boys and girls teams beat Waucoma 18 to 8 and 18 to 12 to start the season. The schedule lists two games per date against Arlington Randalia Stanley Hawkeye and rematches with Waucoma, with dates from November to February across multiple towns.

the Gazette Maynard West Union Hawkeye Payette Fayette Weat Union Randalia Clermont

Keswick Opens Season With Two Victories

Keswick high begins basketball season with two wins over South English 12 8 and 22 4. The team also defeats Gibson 40 1 and 5 2. Future games listed at Webster Thornbury Sigourney Kinross and Gibson with locations and dates.

Keswick Keswick High South English Gibson Webster Thornbure Sigourney Kinross

Reformatory Gridders Triumph 25–0 Over Dubuque

Anamosa Reformatory shuts out the Governors' Greys of Dubuque 25 to 0 on Saturday afternoon. Vandevere powered the victory with a 40 yard touchdown run. The team advances to face the Cascade independents Thursday.

Anamosa Anamosa Reformatory Governors’ Greys of Dubuque Vandevere Reformatory Cascade Independents

Cornell Cagers Face Inexperience In Coming Season

Mount Vernon report notes Cornell must rebuild with nine scheduled games and only Gale Henke as returning letterman. Coach Ben Douglass plans to add football players after the season, aiming for a lean lineup for December 16 game with Augustana and seven Midwest Conference contests.

Gazette Mount Vernon Corewell Ben Douglass Augustana Douglass Gale Henke Mitchell Geneva Ill Cornell Cagers Cornell Coe Knox Ripon Monmouth Carleton Lawrence Beloit Cee-Cornell Fresh- Delyta

Iowa and Cyclones to Resume Their Rivalry on Mat

Special to The Cosette reports Iowa and Iowa State will meet in a dual wrestling meet for the first time next season. Coach Mike Howard says dates and locations will be set after Iowa completes Big Ten schedule talks in Chicago. Iowa State under Hugo Otopalik has produced strong teams. prospects for 1933 look better than in years.

Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa State Mike Howard Hawkeyes Iowans Chicago Hugo Otopalik

Columbus Junction Team Meets Mushie Eleven at Benefit Game

A charity football game will be held next Thursday on the Columbus high field pitting a Columbus pickup team of local stars against the Atlas Independents of Muscatine. Local players include Harold and Ralph Pine, Ralph Dean, Boots Hanft, Kenneth Rodruck, William Cecil, John Letts, Knowlton Fletcher, Roe Littrel, Hubert and Gerald Simons, Walter Jennings, Desmond Kulp, Ransome Diller, Bone Wolford, Tippy Coffin and others.

Columbus Junction Columbus High Atlas Independents of Muscatine Harold and Ralph Pine Ralph Dean Boots Hanft Kenneth Rodruck William Cecil John Letts Knowlton Fletcher Roe Littrel Hubert Gerald Simons Walter Jennings Desmond Kulp Ransome Diller Bone Wolford Tippy Coffin

Trojans Likely to Represent West in New Year's Game

The undefeated USC Trojans, 17 straight wins and only one score allowed this season, are favored to represent the West in the Rose Bowl after a Thanksgiving berth with Washington. A win over Washington would clinch the Pacific Coast Conference title and a Rose Bowl bid ahead of the Notre Dame game on December 10.

LOS Angeles Pacific Coast University of Southern California West Pasadena Trojans Washington Seattle Southern California Tournament of Roses Notre Dame Jimmy Phelan St. Mary's

West Liberty Defends Eastern Iowa Seven Title

West Liberty high will defend its cage championship in the Eastern Iowa Seven league. Open the season December 9 at Wilton Junction with most other league games on the schedule. Notable clash includes Bacar Seton February 3 at West Branch.

West Liberty Eastern Iowa West Liberty High Iowa Wilton Junction Wilton Bacar Seton West Branch

La Porte City Cagers Open Season Tuesday

La Porte City high kicks off its basketball season Tuesday hosting Dike on the home floor under Coach M. Taylor. The schedule lists Dec 1 Independence here and Feb 24 Vinton here, among other dates with East Waterloo, Hudson, Dysart, Geneseo, and Vinton.

Lonestry la Porte City Dike M. Taylor Noy Big Dike Independence Jesup East Waterloo Hudson Dysart Vinton Geneseo Ther Eeast Waterloo Thers Geneses Kerstene Jemup Clutter

Seven Home Games On Olin Cage Schedule

OLIN IA Coach E T Jansen's cage teams schedule seven home games this winter for both boys and girls. A notable tilt is Olin girls versus faculty women on January 6 with other dates at home noted from December 2 Oxford Junction to February 24 Stanwood.

Olin E. T. Jansen Wyoming Oxford Junction Her Center Junction Lisbon Stanwood

Ruth's 75 000 Salary Kept By Yankees Amid Beer Ties

International News Service reports that despite Col Ruppert's absence in French Lick and Ruth in Connecticut, there is broad expectation of no change to Babe Ruth's 75 000 salary with the New York Yankees. The column argues maintaining the figure preserves Ruth's image and club value, with beer possibly on Ruppert's grounds and Ruth seen as a sports icon.

Babe Swat Babe Ruth Bermuda Davis Walsh International Mews New York INS Col. Ruppert French Lick Ruth South Norwalk Conn New York Yankees Colonel Mr. Ruth Mr. Ruppert

Washington Runs Wild Over Campion 59 Points

Cedar Rapids powered Washington high school defeated Campion 59 to 0 in Bairie du Chien. Reyna and Nance starred for the visitors with swift runs and strong blocking while Campion fought hard but could not penetrate. Washington opened with a quick score and dominated the game with every play.

Washington Campion Tom Bairie DU Chien Wis Washington High Cedar Rapids Reyna Camepion Dorsey McKinnon Nance

Buckeye Placement Licks Illini 3 to 0

Ohio State beats Illinois 3 0 as Illinois fails to score after strong first half defense. Berry sparked the Illini late and Harmful plays by Beynon and Berry kept Illinois hopes alive briefly before Ohio State secured the win.

Buckeye Illini Ohio State Illinois Hinchman Berry Ohio Beynon Froschauer

Michigan Has 14 Six Footers For Basketball Team

ANN ARBOR Mich Fourteen men each six feet or taller are listed in the tryouts for Michigan 1932 33 basketball team by Coach Franklin Cappon The group includes captains DeForest Eveland and Ivan Williamson and players Fred Petoskey Francis Wistert John Regeczi Gerald Ford Paul Babcock Dana Seeley Fred Alien Alfred Plummer Richard Scheer Harold Akerschock James Garner and John Boden The tallest is Jim Garner at six feet six inches.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Franklin Cappon DeForest Eveland Detroit Ivan Williamson Toledo Fred Petoskey St. Charles Francis Wistert Chicago John Regeczi Muskegon Heights Gerald Ford Grand Rapids Paul Babcock Grand Haven Dana Seeley Fred Alien Wayne Alfred Plummer Wabesh Ind Richard Scheer Glen Ridge N.J Harold Akerschock James Garner Niles John

Maquoketa Juniors Top Dubuque Robins 34 29

Maquoketa junior college defeated the independent Dubuque Robins 34 to 29 in the season opener. Maquoketa led 24 12 at halftime, then held off a late Robins rally as Ray scored 13 and Griffin 9 for the locals while Kelley also had 9 for the visitors. It was the Robins sixth game vs the college with five defeats.

Maquoketa Dubuque Robins Collegians Ray Griffin Kelley Robins

West Branch Cagers Schedule Fourteen Games This Season

West Branch high boys basketball announces a fourteen game slate. The season opens with a class tournament on November 22 and 23, then the regular schedule begins December 6 at Springdale. The card lists dates and venues for December through February, including county and invitational events.

Gazette West Branch Springdale Bennett Tipton U. High Monticello West Liberty Mount Vernon Sharon Anamosa Weat Liberty

New Grid Scoring Sees First Downs Reform

Seattle reports a proposed football scoring change granting one half point per first down. Coaches Bill Woerner and Pest Welch of the University of Washington argue the plan merits attention, noting its impact on field progression and scoring dynamics.

Seattle Wash Bill Woerner Pest” Welch Elerey of Washington Woerner Welch Ita

From Welch-Woerner Plan to New Scoring Rules

The interview describes proposed football scoring changes. Teams would be judged on first downs when goal line crossing is blocked. Under the arrangement half points from penalties would not count as first down yardage. Captains would decide to accept yardage or risk a first down for a point.

Welch

Lamont High Opens Season With 32 13 Victory Over Dundee

Lamont High opened its basketball season Friday night with a 32 13 win over Dundee. Dundee second string beat Lamont reserves 13 9. Lamont freshmen defeated Lamont freshman team 14 3. Wrestling exhibition followed with seven matches between high school and alumni.

Specia Lamont Lamont High Dundee Hymer Cummings Barclay Smith McGraw Varsity Rule Neal Vanek Eschen Clark Washburn Dozark Wiley

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