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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1938
Page
3
Syracuse edged Columbia 13 12 in a soggy Bakerfield Stadium clash as Bruett’s lone PAT made the difference. Sidat Singhs 33 yard run and Zimdahls 32 yard TD powered the Orangemen, while Columbia struggled with PATs and penalties in a muddy, windless afternoon before 20000.
Creighton University crushed North Dakota State 38 to 0 as its all sophomores led the Bluejays. Don Fleming John Knolla Al Truscott and Norb Koll started the game and scored early then added two more in the third. Bill Ziesel and John Piet closed the scoring with long runs and a one yard finish.
Michigan dominated Ohio State 18 to 0 in Columbus. Harmon's late game passes and Trosko's rushing powered the Wolverines as the Buckeyes failed to cross midfield. Detailing key plays, penalties, and lineups, the page notes Mehaffey Harmon and Hook stood out while Langhurst Langhurst Langhurst mishaps hindered Ohio.
Oklahoma powers past Iowa State 10 0 to secure the conference crown as Otis Rogers sparks a drive that ends with a Seymour touchdown and McCullough adds a place kick. Iowa State fights hard, but Oklahoma’s defense and two costly Cyclone fumbles swing the game.
Lou Brock starred for Purdue in a 13 to 6 victory over Indiana. Brock scored a touchdown, kicked the extra point, and contributed on offense and defense as Purdue dominated most of the game. A crowd of 32 000 filled Memorial Stadium. Indiana struck late with a fourth period TD but could not overcome the Boilers.
SMU beat Baylor 21-6 in Baylor’s home stadium to stay alive for the Southwest Conference title. Quarterbacks Ray Mallouf and Johnny Clements accounted for three scores between them, matching Billy Patterson’s flair with eight of sixteen passes completed. SMU remains undefeated in the conference heading into Dallas for the Texas Christian clash and Rice remains on the schedule.
Fordham downed South Carolina 13 to 0 at the Polo Grounds before 15,000 drenched fans. Dom Principe sprinted 63 yards for Fordham's score and a prevented field goal helped seal the win as the Gamecocks struggled on a muddy surface.
In Portland Oregon Webfoots upset Washington Huskies 3-0 before 20 000 fans Halfback Jim Nicholson came off the bench to spark a drive from the 23 yard line to the Huskies 4 where he kicked a field goal Donovan threw a 33 yard pass to Nicholson to set up the score Dennis Donovan was Washington quarterback The result marked Oregon s rejuvenation after a string of losses to major opponents.
Iowa and Nebraska produced a tight game with Ro rig and Dodd starring at times as each side alternated momentum. Nebrask a finally broke through with a fourth quarter rush by Porter for a touchdown and an ensuing kick to seal a 14 to 0 victory over Iowa.
Louisiana Tech dominated Cornell in yards and first downs while executing a sharp passing attack. Gene Tornquist led the Purple with aerial tries that fell short against Tech coverage as Hinkle and Barker sparked Louisiana Tech’s scoring drives and held off Cornell’s late rally.
Luther Norsemen defeated Columbia 12 to 7 to win the Iowa conference title, ending a title drought since 1935. Key plays featured a triple lateral by Forde Kvam Stalia, followed by Stella and Forde rushing and a passing attack in the second half led by Reed to Driscoll and Engel.
Texas Christian's unbeaten Horned Frogs defeated Rice Institute 29 to 7 before a 28,000 crowd in Houston. Davey O'Brien scored four touchdowns for 27 points in the first half, while Rice added a 55-yard pass and run in the second period to briefly close the gap to 17-7.
Grinnell defeats Colorado Springs college with a 21 to 7 score after a scoreless first quarter. Homann, 180 pound senior full back, led a mid field touchdown drive and then a 70 yard march set up a Walters receiver score. Trainor scored for Colorado and a safety by Grinnell closed the game.
Omaha University closed its 1938 football season with a 13 to 6 North Central Conference victory over the Town Teachers of Cedar Falls Iowa Don Pflas sorer and Ed Kersenbrock connected on a 73 yard scoring play after the opening kickoff Frank LaMantia kicked the extra point Grote scored in the fourth period after LaMantia recovered a fumble on the three yard line Dutcher of Iowa Teachers broke loose for 50 yards for their only touchdown Riders and officials are listed with no further notable incidents
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