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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1938

Page

8

Army Dominates Early But Columbia Rallies For Victory

Army raced to a 18-6 halftime lead as Woodrow Wilson scored twice and Luckman added a pair of kicks. Columbia answered in the second half with a 20-point burst led by Radvilas and Seidel on a key late drive, sealing a 34-18 win before 25,000 fans at Lions Stadium.

Army Columbia Luckman- Siegal Art Frontczak Radvilas Luckman and Co Wilson Lions Seidel Lion Huey Long Luck Nan Luckman Army Columbia Vveseee LE .O Staluants Stella Fees Snavely Einstrom Eee Kinsella Gills Corey Little Bweeney Lotozo Veavees Wright Sullivan S Sleen Schwenk Taylor Lickman Lon Radvilas Fronter Seldel Martin Sleal Bieddel W. D. Maginnes Lehigh Ares Bergin Princeton L. A. Young Pennsylvania A. W. Palmer Colby

Helen Keller Enjoys Minnesota Purdue Game Experience

Helen Keller recalls her first football sighting in 35 years at the Minnesota Purdue game. She likens the scene to a race of young thoroughbreds and comments on the players methods and energy while nurse Polly Thomson translates the cheers and actions.

Helen Keller Minnesota Purdue Polly Thomson Miss Keller Wllen Keller United Press Minneapolis Minn Massachusetts Miss Thomson Minnesota

Dartmouth Beats Princeton 22 0 on Palmer Field

Dartmouth overwhelmed Princeton 22 to 0 before 35 000 at Palmer field. Bill Watchinson scored ten points including a 15 yard field goal after Princeton repelled an early Princeton threat. Colby Howe 55 yard TD Hutchinson 68 yard dash MacLeod 49 yard TD.

Princeton N. J INS Dartmont Palmer Field Bill Watchinson Green Tigers Indians Colby Howe Hutchinson Bob MacLeod Howe Dartmouth

Michigan Dominates Chicago 45 to 7 in Floodlit Showdown

Michigan routed Chicago 45 to 7 behind a ground game aided by two passes. Chicago struck with a long pass from Captain Lew Hannity to John Davenport, but Michigan pulled away with multiple scorers and strong line play.

Chicago Lew Hannity John Davenport Chicago Pas Michigan Littleford LE Smick Wiedemann Steeel Fink Las Brennan Wheeler Hodro Maurovich Veikkinen Rendleman RT. Savilla Davenport Nicholson Shernun Meyer Hamity Liz Purucker Valor Seer Harmon Goodstein F. Phillips Purucker Kromer Czuk Harmon Trosko Mehaffey Stronz Davenport Smick Brennan J. Meyer Chicaso Vaierz Valek Crrk Gedeon Nielson Zielinski Jordan Kuhn Fritz Olds Sukup Tinker Evashevski Leving Kutl Kramer

Minnesota Triumphs Over Purdue 7 to 0 in Shutout

Minnesota defeats Purdue 7 to 0 on a clear scoring play from Christiansen with Faust adding the point after. The game features limited Purdue offense as Minnesota dominates, with detailed line substitutions and officials listed from multiple universities.

Kansas City Blues Win Little World Series Title

The Kansas City Blues defeated the Newark Bears 8-4 to win the Little World Series in a 4 games to 3 triumph. The Blues blasted 16 hits to overcome Newark and claim the title.

Kansas City Bears Newark Kansas City, Mo INS Kansas City Blues Ruppert Newark Bears

Kansas State Tops Missouri in Big Six Opener

In Manhattan Kansas State defeated Missouri 21 to 13 in its Big Six debut. Halfback Jimmy Starmer scored all of Missouri's points with receptions in the first and third quarters. Kansas State answered with Melvin Seeley and Elmer Hackney touchdowns in the second period and Jack Blanke in the third.

Manhattan Kan Kansas State Missouri Wildcats Jimmy Starmer Tigers Melvin Seeley Elmer Hackney Jack Blanke Corey

Iowa football crisis looms after sluggish display

Critics question coaching and talent as Iowa staggers in a drab weekend. Wisconsin prepares to meet Pittsburgh while Iowa faces Chicago, with hopes that a decisive win over the Maroons could restore faith.

Iowa Hawks Wisconsin Badgers Pittsburgh Chicago Panthers Hawkeyes Maroons Cubs

Badgers Dominate Hawkeyes 31 to 10 in Big Ten Clash

Wisconsin sprinted to a 31 point burst in four minutes of the third quarter, routing Iowa 31 10. Roy Bellin caught Bill Schmitz aerial in the end zone while Wisconsin’s defense and blocking overwhelmed the Hawkeyes. Wisconsin’s Weiss surged 67 yards as the Badgers set what may be a Big Ten record with three scores in such a short span.

Iowa Roy Bellin Bill Schmitz Wilsonsin Schmitz Nile Kinnick Vincent Garve Ed McLain Wisconsin Hawks Old Gold Kinnick Dick Evans Red Olson Badgers Jack Eicherly al Schenk Dean Niles Buzz Weiss Hawkeyes Badger

Wisconsin Triumphs Over Iowa In Low-Scoring Gridiron Showdown

Wisconsin defeats Iowa 13 to 7 on a muddy field with Berlin and Welss scoring for Wisconsin. Key plays include a late touchdown drive and successful extra points as Iowa struggles offensively amid substitutions and penalties.

Iowa Pos Wisconsin Eckl Brady LG Peeeseeees Hoviand Andruska Murray Allen O'Brien Kelley Brodhagen Prasse Eeree Lorenz Ean Moeller Weaner John Garrett Tornow Ducque Davies Holloway Doyle Fischer Gage Hartman Knickelbine Gradisnik Tennant York Ctblk Paskvan Schuelke

Tulane Beats North Carolina 17-14 On Homecoming Day

In Chapel Hill Tulane's Green Wave spoiled North Carolina's homecoming hopes with a 17 to 14 victory. The win preserved Tulane's lead in a tightly contested game and marked a dramatic late turnaround.

Tulane North Carolina Chapel Hill N. C Ins Green Wave The Tarheels

Broad Football Scores Across Many Colleges

A long list of football results shows Burlington beating urtleff 7 6 while Valley Cy defeated Dickinson Teirs 20 0 and Duluth Telirs routed St. Cloud Yehrs. Ohio Northern beat Capital 26 13 and Western Reserve upset Ohio U 26 14. Multiple other matches include Marquette Telers over Hall Yohrs 113 13, Evansville 27 0 over Wabash, and Hillsdale 62 0 over Adrian, with scores spanning numerous colleges and regions.

Burlington Urtleff Valley Cy Dickinson Duluth St. Cloud Yehrs Valnaraiso St. Joseph Bowline Green Ashland Ohio Northern Capital Marshall Miami Mt. Pleasant Marquette Western Reserve Ohio U Elmhurst Aurora St. John’s St. Olaf Dak. Mines Aberdeen Tebra DeKalb Techrs Carbondale U DePauw Lawrence Tech Evansville Wabash James Millikin Sureka Gus Adolphus Macalester Oberlin Kenyan River Fails Stout South Dakota Wayne Tehrs Milwaukee Tehrs Stevens Pt Adrian Moberly JC Principia Kemper Culver-Stockton Clarion Alfiance JC Peru Midland Colo. Mines Chadron Hoone Carson-Newman Grove City Miram Moorhead Concordia Hanover Central Normal Rose Poly McKendree T. Viatteville Whitewater Tehigh Case St. Norbert Ys So Dakota St

Oklahoma Crushes Weak Texans 13 to 0 in heat

Oklahoma against Texas produced a 13-0 victory before 20 000 fans amid scorching heat. Two second quarter touchdowns provided the insurance and the Sooners coasted as Texas sputtered with self made errors.

Oklahoma Texans Dallas Tex Texas University Sooners Texas Sweeney Corrseryee LE Seseee Shirk Myers Wee O Alvin Bell Vanderbilt J. Monroe Sweeney Betheanyl Gene Bedford Southern Methodist Jimmy Hingins

Illini Triumph Over Indiana After Defensive Stops

Illinois holds off Indiana 12 to 2 as a fumbled punt safety and key interceptions shape the verdict. Nicholson passes gain yardage before Zimmerman and Wehrli disrupt Hoosier drives in the second half.

Illinois Hoosiers Nicholson Petrick Graham Harris Zimmerman Wehrli Indiana Rettinger Elimi Illini Michels Harris Zimmerman Haak Reeder Smith Bernhardt Naddeo Oyass McDonald Logan Bee Martin Upeinovich Riges Petrick Castelo Herbert Brewer Nicholson Peterson Arena Wardley Geena Isd India Ilinois Bafety Brewer Ehmi Brewer William A. Blake Colgate John Schommer Chicago George Simpson Wisconsin E. C. Krieger Ohio University

Cornell Beloit Tie In 13 To 13 Grid Clash

Cornell and Beloit finish tied 13 to 13 after a late surge by Cornell. Tornquist and Day spark Beloit with a touchdown and long passes, while Sprague and Paul connect for Cornell through the game’s closing minutes.

Cornell Beloit Virgill Spencer Andrews Johnson Day Duncan Place Cornell A. Tornquist Duncan Tornquist Wilson Griffith Purple Virgil Plinske Sprague Boettcher Loit Cornett Campbell Larson Purkey Ralston Taylor Coutts Harrison Luebke Zimonik Hill Art Mansfield Wisconsin E. C. Curtis Chicago Vic Nemming

Central Triumphs Over Iowa Wesleyan 19 to 7

In Mount Pleasant Central College defeated Iowa Wesleyan 19 to 7 in an Iowa Conference game. Central struck quickly scoring a touchdown within the first two minutes and maintained the lead with solid defense and steady offense.

Central Iowa Wesleyan Mount Pleasant Central College Iowa Wesleyan College Iowa

Bert Jenkins Named President Of I Club

OWA CITY Special Former Hawkeye letter winners in the University of Iowa I club reelected Albert Jenkins of Cedar Rapids as president. At the second annual meeting Dr. Wayland Hicks of Sioux City was named vice president. Willis Glasgow of Shenandoah and Leyland Shelley of Des Moines were reelected. Eric Wilson was chosen secretary treasurer.

Owa City University of Iowa I” Club Albert Jenkins Cedar Rapids Wayland Hicks Sioux City Willis Glassgow Shenandoah Leyland Shelley Des Moines Eric Wilson

Iowa State Shocks Nebraska 8-7 in Tight Gridiron Finish

Iowa State stunned Nebraska 8-7 as the Cyclones held off a late Nebraska surge. Key performers included Paul Morin and Gordon Roupke for Nebraska’s foes and Kischer, Henry Wilder for Iowa State. Charley Brock, Wild Bill Callihan, Jack Dodd, Herman Rohrig starred for Nebraska.

Nebraska Paul Morin Gordon Roupke Cyclone Kischer Henry Wilder Charley Brock Wild Bill” Callihan Jack Dodd Herman Rohrig Dodd

Iowa State Triumph Over Nebraska Ends 19-Year Wait

The Cyclones celebrate a long awaited victory in Lincoln after a 19 year drought. Nebraska dominates with 10 first downs and higher yardage but Iowa State's standout players Kischer Wilder and Reupke help seal the win amid chaotic dressing rooms.

Lincolen Neb Towa State Cyclones Nebraska Cornhuskers Jim Yeager Iowa State Kischer Bock Wilder Reupke Cornhusker

Pitt Triumphs 27-0 Over Duquesne in Old Rivalry Clash

Pitt's Golden Panthers routed Duquesne 27 to 0 as Marshall Goldberg threw two TD passes and ran for another score. Pitt piled up 259 yards from scrimmage, 12 first downs to one, in a dominant season-opening showing.

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Stanford Trips Cougars 8 to 0 in PCC opener

Stanford Indians defeat Washington State 8 0 before 15 000 in Palo Alto. Fullback Fred Ledeboer scores near end after Pete Fay dash to the 18 and a safety on a blocked kick. W S C suffers third league defeat as Callow fumbles.

Palo Alto Calif Stanford University Indians Washington State Stanford Cougars Pullman Wash Pete Fay Cougar W.S.C Paul Callow Fred Ledeboer

Penn Stalwarts Crush Yale 21-0 at Franklin Field

Penn's gridiron team defeated Yale 21-0 before 50,000 at Franklin Field. Frank Reagan sparked the win with a 37 yard interception return setup, Jim Connell scored, Walter Shinn added kicks, and Reagan scored twice more in the third and final periods.

Philadelphia INS Frank Reagan Penn Yale Franklin Field Reagan Jim Connell Walter Shinn Eud Gustafson Shinn

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