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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1936
Page
51
Ohio State overwhelmed New York University in a lopsided game, routing the visitors 60 to 0. The report highlights key plays and standout contributions from both starting and reserve players, illustrating the lopsided result and dominant performance.
In a local game at the university venue, Poorsars and Joeedlock tied 7 7 after a late period effort. Officials include Bertron, Hayes Bourh, and Jonee Vester with Dower as umpire.
The article recounts a tense game where Gehrig and Crosetti ignite a late rally for the Yankees, overcoming a strong start by the opponents. Ruffing holds the mound defending, and Selkirk, Fritz, and Powell contribute key at bats as the Yankees seize the lead and seal the victory.
In a difficult to read early report, U S G overwhelms Oregon 26 to 0 as the game unfolds with many details obscured. The piece highlights a standout performance by Giovanini and notes strong support from teammates amid a rousing Los Angeles reception for a featured Oregon player.
Fragmented scores list numerous colleges and clubs across West and South regions with frequent misspellings. Readable items include Texas A and I, Texas Christian, Arkansas, Louisville, Oklahoma, Colorado State, New Mexico, and many others showing varied results and partial scores.
Michigan State defeats Michigan in a fast opening clash as stars like Dablisten and Vanderbere lead a balanced effort. Key players include Gortat, Brame, and Bremer while Umpire Liss Gartner oversees the meet highlights and scoring sequence.
The Navy squad defeated Davidson as the Midshipmen surged in the fourth quarter to pull away. Lafferty assisted on key baskets, while Lyon provided scoring momentum to seal the win before a crowd of 12,200.
The Tar Heels roll past the Volunteers 14 to 6 on a Saturday game before an 11,090 crowd. The second half solidifies UNC’s lead as Tennessee struggles to respond.
Linle starred as Columbia routed Maine in a dominant 2 score win. The Lions showcased strong offense led by Linle while Maine struggled to keep pace as Columbia pulled away in the second half.
Northwestern dominates Iowa 18 to 7 as Iowa struggles offensively. Key plays include a safety, a 56 yard touchdown run, and persistent defensive pressure leading to turnovers and limited Hawkeyes scoring options.
Lawrence defeats Cornell 7 to 0 as Peterson and Handsooe make key runs. Osen kicks to Lawrences 30 yard line then Lue Osean boots to Cornell 25. Cornell attempts long passes that fail while Lawrence's defense forces turnovers. Lawrence has five completions on thirteen passes and two pass interference penalties. Cornell intercepts twice and Lawrence once. First downs favor Lawrence with eleven to eight.
Franklin 18 yard return after intercepting Lehnhardt sets tone as Vanderbilt dominates Chicago. Hollins Agee Keene and Ford power a fourth period drive culminating in Ford’s foot plunge. Ned Bartlett injures early as Vanderbilt outscores 311 rushing yards to 60. Plasman converts only early extra point.
Princeton, at Palmer Stadium in Princeton New Jersey before 40000 fans, defeated Williams 27 7. The undefeated Tigers used regulars sparingly and relied on pressure to seal the victory. Chick Kaufman scored two TDs while Dean Hill and Dick White added one each.
Columbia College defeated Iowa Wesleyan 26 to 0 in Dubuque in the opening Iowa conference game. Captain Leary hit two touchdown passes while McDonald and Kehoe added the other two. The Tigers scored three touchdowns in the second period and one in the final period.
Iowa State Teachers College defeated Grinnell College 24 to 0 at Sloan Wallace field to open the 1926 football season. Magovich connected with McCabe for a 27 yard pass and Gnagy added two rushing touchdowns with Gragy handling extra points. Grinnell fumbled leading to the final Teachers score as Gnagy scored again and added another extra point.
Minnesota coach Bernie Bierman praised the Cornhuskers saying it was the best Nebraska team he ever saw after Nebraska defeated Iowa State 34 to 0 in a decisive matchup.
The Texas League reports total postseason attendance of 81 704 for 15 playoff games. Tulsa clinched the pennant by defeating Dallas 7 5 in the final series and earns a Dixie series berth against Birmingham. Missouri opens 1936 football with a 20 0 win over Cape Girardeau Teachers.
At Happy Hollow Golf Club in Omaha Mrs W O Larson, the club's woman champion, faced a four some led by United States Senator Edward R Burke. She toed the tee and declared she would be out of their way in a minute then proceeded to sink a 190 yard shot.
Illinois defeats Washington 13 to 7 with two touchdowns by Stasha and Bukant. The day included a memorial for late Illinois athletic director George Huff, half-mast flag, and band formation of the Signature G. Substitutions listed for both teams.
Pompoon, brilliant son of Mighty Pompey, captured the 1936 Belmont Futurity by two lengths at Belmont Park. He carried 127 pounds to victory in 116 2-5 seconds, beating a strong field of seventeen juveniles and setting a new track mark for six and a half furlongs. Privileged nosed Flying Cross for second after a photo finish. Futurity earnings reach $100,000 for Pompoon this year.
IOWA CITY Ia A large attendance is expected at Iowa's homecoming game against Illinois on October 17 Charles Galiher business manager of the athletic department said there are plenty of good seats left but ticket sales are moving fast. West stands seats near the 10 yard line are selling to the public while seats between the 15 and 20 yard lines in the east stands are also selling.
Georgetown University overwhelmed the University of Delaware 39 to 0 at Griffith Stadium to start the season for both squads. Georgetown dominated with a strong offense and shutout defense as the game opened the college football slate.
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