Wisconsin Nips Marquette on Pacetti Kick
Wisconsin defeats Marquette 3 to 0 on a 22 yard field goal by Mario Pacetti as time expires. Pacetti, Ferris and Ward Cuff lead Wisconsin defense holding Marquette to three first downs and no points.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1934
Page
3
Wisconsin defeats Marquette 3 to 0 on a 22 yard field goal by Mario Pacetti as time expires. Pacetti, Ferris and Ward Cuff lead Wisconsin defense holding Marquette to three first downs and no points.
In a hard fought showdown Omaha University and Coe College battled to a 0-0 or tied result as Hoover Peary and the Omaha offense pushed into Coe territory before costly completions and defensive stands kept the score even. The first half featured a deceptive Coe lateral and robust line play from both sides as substitutions reshaped the lineup and keeps the game in safe turf through the fourth quarter.
In Norman Oklahoma the Centenary football team was defeated by the University of Oklahoma 7 to 0. Jeff Coker recovered a fumbled punt and ran it to the end zone for the Sooners in the final period.
Luther College edges River Falls State Teachers 6 to 0 on a late third quarter pass from Augie Luther to Aaberg. Luther dominated territory and time but only broke through after a River Falls punt return setup the scoring, with standout plays from Augie Luther Jacobson and Nelson.
Columbia College opens its 1934 season by tying Iowa Wesleyan 12 to 12 in an Iowa conference game at Dubuque. The Duhawks led early on Corpstein’s 28 yard kickoff return for a 3 yard TD after the reception, and Koester added a late 32 yard TD run. Wesleyan countered with two rushing TDs by Huffman and Hall.
Decorah high school defeated West Union 13 points to 0 on Friday. The game featured many green players, with Decorah showing stronger offense while West Union struggled. Touchdowns were by Boe the quarterback and Miller the fullback, with Miller also adding an extra point. West Union’s best efforts came from Thorpe and Heller on the line. Decorah’s gains came mostly on outside tackle while West Union relied on passing plays.
In a wild world series game, Detroit built a big lead after a Dean injury slowed St Louis. Rogell drove in runs with key hits as Greenberg and Owen added late scoring in the eighth. Auker and Mooney closed it out, evening the series 1-1.
Detroit A beats St. Louis N 10 to 4 as Auker earns the win over Walker. Rogell Greenberg and Owen drive in multiple runs with key hits including two doubles by Greenberg and Collins, Cochrane, Fox, and Rogell. White and Owen steal bases, Auker and Vance yield the mound duties with solid relief.
Purdue a 14 0 defeat to Rice Institute in Lafayette before 12 000 fans. McCauley sprinted 50 yards for Rice and a late fumble by Purdue on its 5 yard line sealed the win. Rice led 0 0 after three quarters and broke through late in the final period to clinch.
Figures from the fourth game in St Louis show paid attendance at 157,521 and total receipts of 587,619.00. Shares include clubs 99,895.81, leagues 99,805.81, players 299,785.69, and commissioner 88,242.85. Attendance for the game was 20 7 492 with total receipts and shares apportioned accordingly.
Frank Speers the All-American from Georgia and Indian Sun Jennings will clash in the main event at the American Legion fight card next Thursday at the coliseum. Both weigh over 240 pounds and are described as tough. Matchmaker Eddie Jennings announced two more wrestling events and price levels revert to 85 cents ringside, 56 cents main floor, 36 cents gallery with ladies admitted to any seat.
Grinnell edged Belle Plaine as Simpson opened scoring with a first quarter kick. Cranny and Howell starred for Grinnell while Squires and Zimmerman stood out for Belle Plaine.
Special to The Gazette. Stanwood’s veteran baseball squad upset Clarence by 4 to 3 last Tuesday, challenging the conference leaders. Clarence can still claim the top spot by finishing strong in remaining fall games. Standings show Rennett and Atanweed.
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