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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1941

Page

4

Hoosiers Down Purdue 7-0 To Retain Old Oaken Bucket

Indiana University defeats Purdue 7 to 0 in sleet and rain at Yale Field. Hillenbrand scores the decisive fourth quarter touchdown after a 39 yard punt return setup, lifting Indiana to its victory in the forty-fourth meeting of the enemies. Indiana outgained Purdue 194 rushing yards to 106 and held 12 first downs to six.

Purdue University Indiana Brevitton Ind Indiana University Purdue Hillenbrand Earl Doloway Carl Jacoby Ted Hasapes Hasapes Gene White Moosier Boilermakers Rush Trimble Miller Seer Steele Johnson Bee Moeller Powers Eenee Zlinny Obrynewy Cous Hute Combs RE . Smith

Kentucky Wildcats Fall Short Against Tennessee

Kentucky scored first but Tennessee dominated 20 to 7 before 13 000 fans at Lexington. The Volunteers added a second quarter touchdown as UK managed only a single early score.

Lexington University of Kentucky Wildcats Volunteers of Tennessee Tennesseesns Kentucky Vols

St Patrick's and Immaculate Conception Schedule Released

St Patrick's Iowa City opens December 3 hosting St Patrick's quin tet in Iowa City and Immaculate Conception begins December 5 against St Mary's in town. The Red Hawks schedule is incomplete with St Wenceslaus yet to confirm, marking the first gap since a dispute over eligibility last season.

St. Patrick's Shamrocks Iowa City St. Patrick Immaculate Conception St. Mary’s St. Wenceslaus Red Hawk St Wenceslaus Bob Wilson I. C St. Patrick's Dyersville St. John’s Independence Cazende St. Mary's

Temple Owls Rout Holy Cross in Season Finale

Andy Tomasic starred as Temple crushed Holy Cross 31-13 at Fitton Field in Worcester before 18 000 fans. Tomasic scored two touchdowns and dominated the game as the Owls closed the 1941 season on a high note.

Worcester Mass Andy Tomasic Temple Owls Holy Cross Fittonfield Tomasic

Y M Turkey Advances to Semifinals in Club Tourney

In the Y M C A turkey handball and squash tournament, semifinal pairings set for Tuesday with the final on Wednesday. Handball winners from classes A B C and the squash winner will receive turkeys, based on recent match results across RANDBALL and SQUASH divisions.

Y.M.C.A

Georgia crushes Dartmouth 35 0 behind Sinkwich

Georgia's Frankie Sinkwich broke a jaw and led the Bulldogs to a 35 0 victory over Dartmouth before 17000 fans. Sinkwich produced 155 rushing yards on 15 carries and a 24 yard passing effort as Georgia outgained the Indians 311 rushing yards to 35 and held 16 12 first downs.

Athens Georgia Dartmouth Frankie Sinkwich Bulldogs Linkwich Indians

Denver Back Bob Gifford Plays Dual Positions This Season

Bob Gifford the 194 pound senior has started every game for Denver University this season and has lined up at two different positions. The versatile back has been a constant presence for the team.

Denver Bob Gifford Denver University

Alsab Shows Stardom But Faces Doubts After Pimlico Run

The $700 colt Alsab, trained by August Skenke for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sabath, narrowly beat Bless Me by a neck in the Walden handicap at Pimlico. Ridden by Bobby Vedder on a cuppy track, Alsab appeared to loaf late and his trainer argues the horse simply needed rest as he heads to Keeneland before resuming workouts for Hialeah and the Kentucky Derby.

NEW York NEA Alsab Edward Riley Bradley Pimlico Bobby Vedder Hialeah August Swenke Albert Sabath Sarge Bill Hurley Bless Me Keeneland

Vanderbilt Upsets Alabama 7 to 0 in SEC Clash

Vanderbilt stunned Alabama 7 to 0 in Nashville as Burns connected with Jenkins on a third period touchdown pass. The win wrecked Alabama’s bowl hopes while boosting Vanderbilt’s chances for a New Year’s invitation. Alabama managed only three first downs.

Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt Alabama Burns Jenkins Tulane Commodores Vandy

Clemson Clatters Over Furman 34-6 in SCC Clash

Clemson Tigers crushed Furman 34 to 6 in a Southern Conference football game in Greenville. The crowd of 18 000 watched as Clemson dominated early and held off Furman’s attempts to rally.

Clemson Furman Greenville S. C Tigers Furman Hurricane

Louis and boxing world mix politics with bouts and gossip

Boxing news spans Joe Louis draft talk and a chorus of fighter gossip. Mentions Buddy Baer, Biddy Bishop, Ham Lorimer, Lou Brown, Benny Leonard, Lew Jenkins, and other figures. references Chicago, Montreal, Baltimore, Cleveland showcases, and upcoming title implications amid era debates.

Mike Jacobs Jimmy Johnston Johnston Bob Considine New York Mirror Biddy Bishop Cincinnati Seattle Ham Lorimer Max Baer Lou Nova Lou Brown Jimmy Bronson

Georgetown Star Charley Miller Shines In Victory

Leo Wegman’s clipping highlights Charley Miller of Georgetown as the star of a win over Maryland rookies. Miller sprinted 70 yards for a first period TD after an interception and added a 30 yard score in the second. The piece also notes Iowa and Missouri talks, Zuppke loyalty, and various sports tidbits from bowling to college football history.

Leo Wegman Georgetown Maryland Charley Miller Steve Notre Dame Miller Iowa Davenport Missouri Iowa City Mark Levsen DeWitt Bob Zuppke Zuppke Weenie” Wilson Zup Wilson Marv Ilinois

Y Tankers Rout Ottumwa in Junior Meet 85 to 27

Cedar Rapids M C A junior A and B swimming teams dominated Ottumwa Y on Saturday. The A division swept all events for 43 to 13, while junior B won all but the 40 yard back stroke. Top local scorers were Frank Howland and Bobby Heaton with 12 points each.

Cedar Rapids Ottumwa W Shumaker Chester Geiger Frank Howland Bobby Heaton Morse B. Heaton Woods Geler Howland C. Geiser Morrison Yenkle Allen Flist Dalziel Bob Heaton W Woods Winkleman Yenkie Stiimaker Harmon W. Shumaker C. Gelger D. Morse Geiser

Minnesota Dominates Wisconsin in High Scoring Football Clash

Minnesota defeats Wisconsin as Farris is stopped on the 37 and Harder scores on a run after a midgame sequence. Daley and Sandberg add touchdowns, Kulbitski intercepts for a pick six, and Garnins adds four PATs as Minnesota racks up 382 total yards and 15 first downs while Wisconsin manages 11.

Tom Farris Minnesota Mark Hoskins Harder Vic Kulbitski Farris Wisconsin Daley Smith Bob Sandberg Bud Higging Garnaas Dave Thomas Wistanstin Hanzilk LE Fitch Wilduns , Boyle LG Levy Thornally Puck Waleenbachee Biliman Mirsbrunner RT . Gy Lechner Schreiner

Ole Miss Grounds Razorbacks 18-0 in Rain Soaked Kickoff

Mississippi team, once beaten, mudders Arkansas on a rain slick field. Little Junie Hovious runs 47 yards for the first score and adds a 3 yard TD run. Bobby Yandell breaks loose for an 85 yard sprint as The Reds notch points in Q1 and Q4.

Memphis Tenn Mississippi Rebels Arkansas Razorbacks Little Junie Hovious Bobby Yandell Reds

Fordham Beats St Mary's 35 to 7 in Polo Grounds

Fordham trampled St Mary's 35 to 7 at the Polo Grounds before 40,000 fans. Fordham struck back after a first period St Mary's touchdown, scoring four passing touchdowns and one rushing score to seal the win.

Fordham St. Mary’s NEW York Fordhams St Mary's Californians Polo Grounds

Pioneers Fall As Grinnell Upsets Colorado College

Colorado College ends its bid for an undefeated season as Grinnell College of Iowa defeats them 12 to 0. The game draws 300 hardy fans amid a north wind and frigid conditions, with Grinnell scoring by field goal and safeties and adding a late touchdown.

Colorado Springs Colo Ins Colorado College Grinnell College of Iowa Dles Tigers el Paso Texan Grinnell Helf Bredimus Grinnell Hyn Bierks Schuler Cola College Beir

Army Edges Mountaineers In Stern 7 6 Thriller

Hank Mazur threw a 57 yard forward pass to Ralph Hill on the West Virginia goal line in the final quarter to give Army a 7 6 win before 25 000 fans at West Point Gene Smith kicked the winning extra point. West Virginia had scored earlier on a 4 0 yard march culminating in Dick McElwee’s end zone catch.

West Point Hank Mazur Ralph Hill West Virginia Army Mountaineers Gene Smith Mazur Hawk Ike Martin Dick McElwee

YMCA Cage Leaguers Announce Practice Session

YMCA basketball teams planning to join the commercial league for the season begin December 1 may report Friday evening to the Y gym for practice games. Scheduled: Standard Oilers vs Aguilas Tom, Y Dorms vs Allen Motor 745 pm, Pauly vs Y Comets 830 pm.

YMCA Y Gym Venday Standard Oilers Aguilas Tom Y Dorms Allen Motor Pam and Pauly Y Comets Gurney Managers

Santa Clara Tops UCLA in 81 3 Win Behind Bobbles

Santa Clara defeated UCLA 81 to 13 as snowballing errors by the Bruins helped the Broncos. Kenny Casanega played his final game and Alyn Beals starred as Santa Clara built a big lead before 35 000 fans in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles University of Santa Clara LCI A Kenny Casanega Alyn Beals Santa Clara Victors

Citys Top Amateur Boxers To Appear On Newsboys Show

Cedar Rapids top amateur boxers headlined by Lawrence and Martin Frederickaan join a Newsboys Benefit event at Immaculate Conception gymnasium on December 12. Other noted fighters include Eneas Wolioe Elton Ross George and Rae Bartholomew with Ralph Hayes overseeing bouts and ticket price set at ten cents.

Newsboys Cedar Rapas Newslers Immacure Conception Gymnasium Dee 12 Trhairm Egter Lawrence Antar Martin Federickaan Eneas Wolioe WHO T.rholder Elton Ross George Alvin Bartholomew Oof Rae Ralph Hayes

Local club moves to new east side poultry shoot location

The Marion Fivh have relocated from 16 Miechth street to 14 Indian creek avenue for a poultry shootout today at West Eighth Street.

West 8Th Avenue Marion Fish & Game Club Miehth Street Indian Creek

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