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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1938
Page
2
Northwestern showcases an aerial assault piling up 21 points against Kansas State, with 35 players scoring across three quarters. Star plays include passes from Ryan to MecGurn and Jefferson, a Daly touchdown, and a strong defense that stifled State’s drives despite several near-misses.
Washington university toppled Drake 25 13 in St Louis with Bill Ferfecky passing for three touchdowns and catching one. Halfback Jack Warner and Fullback Dick Yore connected on key plays as Drake’s Pug Manders led the scoring drives. Washington completed eight of eleven passes for 179 yards.
Army overwhelmed Virginia Tech 39 to 0 at West Point with a largely substitute lineup. Only one first team back was used, Wilson, as Army struck four quick touchdowns in the opening period and pressed the reserves for a dominant victory.
In Chicago, the Maroons and Bradley battled to a 0-0 tie as Chicago threatened twice near the Bradley goal line but was stopped on the two and four yard lines. Bradley moved into Chicago territory repeatedly, earning ten first downs to Chicago's thirteen before a late fumble halted a late drive.
Lawrence Kohawks toppled Coe Vikings 63 to 0 in a decisive showdown highlighted by Cisler and Novatofski. Coe stymied for most of the game, while Lawrence built a substantial lead, with a late safety shaping the final score.
Iowa football suffered a severe knee injury to fullback Frank Balazs during an intrasquad game in Iowa City. The injury could sideline Balazs from next Saturday's homecoming clash with Wisconsin, as the Golds beat the Blacks 27 7 with Niles starring at fullback and kicking duties.
Upper Iowa defeats Penn 20 to 0 in Fayette Iowa to open the football season. Peacocks score in first quarter with two touchdowns and extra point, then add a third late fourth period. Multiple fumbles mark a rough game with eleven total turnovers. Hanson Tate and Spatcher key on offense with passes runs and a 40 yard pass to Tate in fourth.
Cincinnati general manager Warren C. Giles announced Johnny Vander Meer and two other top players signed 1939 contracts Saturday. Vander Meer earlier pitched two consecutive no hit games this season, showcasing peak form for the Reds.
A football game between two teams of former high school stars will be played at Ellis Park this afternoon starting at 2 30. The rival pickup squads represent opposite sides of the river.
Red peppers the Gophers did as they pleased versus Washington 15 to 0 and crushed Nebraska 16 to 7. Minnesota tops favored conference and Big Six contenders, with Harold Van Every sidelined but to return strengthens a strong backfield led by Buhler Moore Franck and Christiansen. Buck Newsom shines for St. Louis as a standout pitcher in the majors. Colgate faces accusations of overcommercializing football while playing a short seven game schedule.
Iowa State roared to a 32 7 win over Luther. Kischer opened scoring with a 16 yard pass to Gordon Reupke then Wilder added two touchdowns on the ground. Bazik Vickerstaff and Wilder in the late drive sealed the 80 yard march. Extra points by Osborne and Vickerstaff. Luther scored on Skate with Quill adding the extra point. Referee Jack North. Des Moines and Waterloo officials listed.
Wisconsin dominated Marquette 27 to 0 as the Badgers held the offense to nine plays for 24 yards. Scoring came from Weiss Paskavan Tennant and Berlin with extra points by Hoviand Hartman. Refs from Masker Northwestern and others are listed in the score notes.
Chicago AP reports William Harridge selects Louis C. Kolls and Carl Hubbard to represent the American League as umpires for the World Series opener at Wrigley Field next Wednesday.
Pitt's dream backfield led by All American Marshall Goldberg powered a 28 6 victory over Temple in Philadelphia. Dick Cassiano opened scoring on a 10 yard rush and added the second TD after an 89 yard march as Pitt utilizes its reserves in the second quarter and again in the third.
Oregon jumps to a late lead as Jay Graybeal connects with Ted Gebhardt for a fourth quarter touchdown after UCLA’s roughness penalties. UCLA drives to Oregon’s 12-yard line in the final seconds but is undone by a whistle ruling a runner down.
Ohio State defeats Indiana 6 6 in a hard fought game as Sexton leads with a 1 yard touchdown pass to Scott. Indiana relies on a passing attack but is limited by four interceptions and penalties.
Minnesota defeats Nebraska 16 7 at Mariucci as Dodd breaks free for a late TD and Moore, Franck, and Belfiori spark the Gophers. Nebraska fumbles, passes fail, and Elmer intercepts in the final moments to seal the win for Minnesota.
At Sportsmans Park the Chicago Cubs clinched the National League flag by splitting a doubleheader with St Louis. Gabby Hartnett led a raucous celebration on the field while Charlie Root and Dizzy Dean reacted to the victory with humor and camaraderie.
Columbia, led by Sid Luckman, defeated Yale 27 to 14 before 35,000 in New Haven. Luckman accounted for a touchdown and set up three others, guiding the Lions with sharp passes and runs as Columbia stayed unbeaten with minimal substitutions.
Grinnell hosts a decisive 10 0 win over Iowa Teachers in a boys bowling meet. Grinnell dominates with precise strikes, clinching the match early and maintaining lead through all lanes.
Adrian Quist of Australia delivered the performance of his career by defeating J Donald Budge the world champion in four sets 7 5 6 2 5 7 6 3 at the Pacific Southwest championships. It marked Budge first singles loss in two years since 1936.
Michigan overpowered Michigan State 14 to 0 as Kramer and Kromer starred on the ground. Valek added the extra point after a blocked kick, with Purucker substituted by Kromer for the scoring drive. Officials included Referee J. Getschell and umpire Lion Gardiner.
A long list of college football scores from multiple conferences shows Ohio Northerm, Kent State, Kalamazoo, Miami, and many others posting wins or close results. Notable results include Moorhead 76 and Berkeley style heavy scores, while New York U and Amherst register mixed outcomes.
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