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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1939

Page

17

Injuries Threaten Iowa Hawks For Northwestern Clash

Iowa football faces a lineup crunch as Bruno Andruska Breaks wrist and will miss the Northwestern game. Al Couppee and Bill Gallagher suffer shoulder injuries, with Pettit also among the sidelined despite a recent 60 minute effort.

al Couppee Iowa Wildcat Bill Gallagher Oskaloosa Minnesota Ken Pettit W W Hayne Andruska Ken Pettit Jim Walker

Packers and Giants Lead Pro Ranks in Week Two

In a two week late-season push the Green Bay Packers top the western division while the New York Giants and Washington Redskins battle for the eastern lead. Detroit drops from a tie to third after a 14 3 defeat as Cleveland and Chicago rise in standings.Attendance nears 115 000 across five games with Davey O Brien setting passing records.

NEW York Green Bay Packers New York Giants Washington Redskins Green Bay Earl “Dutch’ Clark Detroit Cleveland Rams Lions Clark Cleveland Rams Brooklyn Dodgers Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Redskins Chicago Cardinals Chicago Bears Philadelphia Ergies Washington Chicago Brooklyn Little Davey O'Brien Eagles Bears

Di Maggio Married And Heads On Honeymoon Tour

San Francisco witnessed a large wedding crowd as Joe Di Maggio married Dorothy Arnold Olson at St. Peter and Paul church. The couple, joined by family and friends, began a automobile honeymoon tour after the ceremony.

San Francisco Joe di Maggio Dorothy Arnoldine Olson St. Peter and Paul Francis J. Paroline Joe’s New York Hollywood Dorothy Arnold Uee

Hawks Can Gain Tie For Big Ten Title This Saturday

Iowa and Ohio State loom in a possible first place tie with two games left as Ohio State faces Michigan and Iowa meets Northwestern. Michigan must beat Ohio State to prevent a Buckeye undisputed title and Iowa would still be second if upset by Northwestern.

Gerald Ankeny Couppee Council Bluffs Minnesota Nile Minnick Pettit Charles Tollefson Max Hawkins Herman Snider Eddie Anderson Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa Iowans Ohio State Northwestern Michigan Towans Buckeyes Ann Arbor Wildcats Dyche Stadium Chicago Lowi South Dakota Buckeye Minois Wolverines Wisconsin Big Ten George Paskvan Purdue Boilermakers Paskvan Mike Byelene Lou Brock Harmon Pennsylvania Little Oberlin Indiana Michigan State Notre Dame CC Tows Mit Ohly State Michixis Chicco Minnois Caifornia South Bend Ind Trojans Washington UCLA USC Iowa State Wansis State Nile Kinnicke Kinnick Dartmouth Cornell Chifaro Obertin Southern Californiia

St Ambrose Defeats Loras 7 to 0 in Conference Clash

St Ambrose beat Loras College 7 to 0 as Bill Loomis scored on a second quarter run and Lucier added the extra point. The game drew notable visitors including Dr. Eddie Anderson Iowa coach and assistants Harris Curideo and other college staff.

Davenport INS St. Ambrose Dees Loras College of Dubuque Bill Loomis Lucier Eddie Anderson Iowa Henry P. Rohlmann Rohlmann Bees Simpson and Loras Luther Upper Iowa

Des Moines Pros Defeat Negro Team 14 to 0 in Turbulent Tilt

The Des Moines Comets beat Chicago Brown Bombers 14 to 0 in a Sunday game noted for bench-clearing clashes. Bomber guard Bob Hatch and Comet tackle Barry Breedon exchanged blows as the fracas erupted.

DES Moines INS Des Moines Comets Chicago Brown Bombers Comets Bob Hatch Barry Breedon

Olin High Defeats Wheatland Cagers in Close Victory

Olin high school earned its first Wapsie Eight win Friday night at Wheatland. The boys trailed 8-8 at halftime but exploded in the final five minutes to win 17-14. The Olin girls also won, 58-12.

OLIN Olin High School Wheatland

Bierman Defends Nile Kinnick Against Harmer Comparison

Minnesota coach Bernice Bierman, angry after a defeat at Iowa City, compared Nile Kinnick to Michigan’s Tom Harmon, sparking debate over who excels in passing, running, and thinking. The piece notes Kinnick’s TD passes, his elusive running, and Iowa’s defensive strengths while mentioning Stanford’s reported interest in Dr. Eddie Anderson and Iowa’s loyalty to its coach.

Eddie Anderson Minnesota Hawkeyes Nile Kinnhick Ed McLain Erwin Prasse Dick Evans Floyd Dean Anderson Wildcats Frank Carideo Northwestern Notre Dame South Bend Ind Iowa City Bernice Bierman Bierman Nile Kinnick Kinnick Winnick Town Tom Harmon Michigan Hermon Marmon Hinnick Heredity Harmon Iowa Henge Ed Frutig Kramer Nile Winois Tlins Warmon Hawkeye Fows Minnick Towa

Stanford Denies Hiring Anderson as Football Coach

Stanford officials denied reports they sought Dr Eddie Anderson of Iowa as head coach. Public relations director said there is absolutely nothing to it and that Stanford already has two coaches. Anderson said he knew nothing of any Stanford offer.

Eddie Anderson Stanford Dr Anderson Iowa Ving Thornhbill Jock Sutherland Clipper Smith Villimova Palo Alto Calif Stanford University Tiny Thornhill Iowa City, Inc Anderson

Rules Examinations For Prospective Officials Set

Iowa High School Athletics association announced rules examinations for prospective high school basketball officials on December 9 at 25 sites including West Waterloo New Hampton Decorah Maquoketa Franklin Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Red Oak Abraham Lincoln Council Bluffs and Harlan Examinations aid on improving ratings for current officials with interpretations meetings in Des Moines Franklin Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge Cherokee Atlantic Cedar Falls Albia Fairfield New Hampton on December 9.

Des Moines INS Iowa High School Athletics Association George A. Brown Brown West Waterloo New Hampton Decorah Maquoketa Franklin Cedar Rapids Marshalltown Red Oak

Naismith, Inventor of Basketball, Critically Ill at 78

Dr. James Naismith, 78, creator of basketball, is critically ill after a cerebral hemorrhage. He is professor emeritus of physical education at the University of Kansas. Naismith devised the sport years ago while an instructor at the Springfield Massachusetts YMCA, later Springfield College.

Lawrence, Kan James Naismith University of Kansas Springfield Mass College

Ohio State Ace Tops Big Ten Scoring Race

Ohio State's Don Scott shares second in scoring with 27 points after an 8 point game against Illinois. Tommy Harmon of Michigan leads with 62 points in four games, while Ohio State dominates yardage 1,529 in five games and tops in first downs with 65. The Buckeyes also excel in punting and lateral plays.

Chicago INS Tommy Harmon Michigan Pennsylvania Harmon Don Scott Ohio State Ilinois Northwestern Don Clawson Erwin Prasse Iowa Jim Langhurst Buckeyes Jeaders Strausbaugh Ohio Larkinnon Franck Minnesota B. Smith Green Illinois Purdue

Missouri 18 Nearing First Big Six Title With Kansas Clash

Kansas City reports Missouri eyes first Big Six football championship as it faces rival Kansas in a decisive season finale. Weary of Kansas hopes to spoil the Tigers title bid, while Oklahoma and Nebraska chase a potential tie.

Kansas Tigers Carl Lundquist Kansas City University of Missouri

Bargain Rail Trip For Iowa Northwestern Grid Game

Fans may ride round trip from Evanston stadium to Chicago and back for 4.80 with meals. Special train leaves Cedar Rapids at 7:30 am Saturday, arrives Chicago 11:55 am, then to Evanston after the game. Return via City of Denver around 6:30 pm. Tickets sold at North Western Cedar Rapids office.

Evanston Iowa Northwestern Chicago and North Western Railroad Minnesota Cedar Rapids North Western Chicago Logans Denver North Western Ticket

Scoring Leaders In Big Six Hold Their Positions

Kansas City AP notes the Big Six scoring leaders remain stable after a low scoring Saturday. Beryl Clark of Oklahoma retains the top spot with a 49 point total as Nebraska tops Pittsburgh 14 to 13 with Herman Rohrig kicking the deciding score. The messy copy lists several Nebraska Oklahoma Missouri players with unclear figures.

Kansas City Herman Rohrig Nebraska Pittsburgh Beryl Clark Oklahoma Sema Oklahoma L Seymour Oklabema Christman Missouri Rodrie Luther Faver

Notre Dame Big Game Of Week

Notre Dame faces a pivotal test as its schedule features a high profile clash this week. Coach Harry Ferguson outlines preparations and key matchups for the showdown against a premier opponent.

Us.c Notre Dame

Six Undefeated Teams Dominate National Football Scene

Six major undefeated teams remain, led by Tennessee and Texas A and M, with Southern California and Tulane also unbeaten. North Carolina fell to Duke 15 to 3, and Oklahoma dropped a 7 to 6 upset at Missouri, reshaping the field.

YORK United States Tennessee Texas A and M Southern California Oregon Tulane North Carolina Cornell U C.L. A Stanford Santa Clara Duke Oklahoma King Mid West Missouri

Creighton routs Washburn as Reilly stars with two TDs

John Reilly of Cedar Rapids scored two touchdowns and helped on the other scores in Creighton’s 47-0 rout of Washburn. The win eased pressure on coach Murchie Schwartz as Creighton eyes remaining games with Oklahoma A&M and San Francisco University and hopes for a strong season.

Creighton Washburn John Reilly Cedar Rapids Murchie Schwarta Wath Don Fleming Sioux City Reilly Johnny Knolla Crei

Stanford Seeks Dr Anderson To Lead Football Program

Calif towns gridiron experts report Stanford plans to hire Dr Eddie Anderson to replace Tiny Thornhill as head coach. Anderson, highly regarded, may secure a five year Stanford deal. Palo Alto officials expected to meet him soon as Thornhill departure nears.

Holly Calif Stanford Anderson Palo Alto Athletic Board

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