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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1940

Page

3

Wilson Eleven To Play Cedar Falls Here Thursday

Cedar Falls brings a 60 piece band and the Tri Valley champion to Hill park for a Thursday game with Wilson. Cedar Falls shows improving form with a 14 6 victory over Vinton while Wilson eyes a strong offense in a light scrimmage ahead of kickoff at 7 45.

Wilson Cedar Falls Marion Ramblers Vinton Bill Barnard Barnard Jim Kelly Don Kimball Ernie Jullmer Bob Hanson John Fruch Don Birkicht Rob Wessale Don van Dura Dick Farmer Bob Hurych Don Konigsmark Floyd Dots George Machacek Jack Butteris Forest Rutgers Coe Tom Crabbe Knox Eldon Coffman Cornell Roosevelt McKinley Franklin Rough Riders Golden Bears Hill Park Clinton

Ohio State selects Sweeney at right halfback

Columbus report says Paul Sweeney, Cleveland sophomore, has moved into the right halfback slot replacing Tom Kinkade as the No 11 man in the hunt to fill Frank Zadworney's successor on the OSU football squad.

Columbus Paul Sweeney Cleveland Tom Kinkade Ohio State Frank Zadworney

McPherson College Upsets Ottawa in Kansas Conf duel

McPherson College defeated Ottawa University marking Ottawa’s first Kansas conference loss since 1937. It was coach Tom Hayden’s first triumph, sparked a wild Main Street celebration with a snake dance after the game. Ottawa’s center Mike Miller criticized McPherson’s wingback strategy as the key to yardage.

CHE McPherson College Ottawa University Kansas Ottawa McPherson Tom Hayden Coe College Main Street Hayden Mike Miller

Leo Durocher Signs 1941 Brooklyn Pact

New York AP reports Leo Durocher signed a contract to manage the Brooklyn Dodgers for 1941. Durocher had signed during the World Series, but the directors officially approved the deal on Wednesday with terms undisclosed.

Leo Durocher Brooklyn Pact New York Leo Durocher Iis Brooklyn Dodgers Durocher

Moray L. Eb s Coe team braces for Cornell clash

Moray L. Eb s Coe squad returns to the field with Joe Singer in uniform for the first time since September 14 as they prepare for the Cornell game. Singers sprained ankle kept him on crutches over two weeks but he ran signals with the first string backs. Kenny Anderson is back and contesting end spots while Artass continues to recover. If Cornell beats Beloit Friday and Mount Vernon hosts the Oct 19 tilt, conference play remains open. Washington NEA notes Ands F Parhas, Redskins back and leading scorer, is out for the season with a bad knee.

Joe Singer Moray L. Eb Coe Cornell Singer Don Dunlop Hank Moss DeWayne van Deelen Artass Kohawks Kenny Anderson Don Carey Jack Rampelberg Beloit Mount Vernon Bnohawks Bboy

Big Ten Weekend Picks Loom For Notre Dame Ohio State

At Chicago, experts forecast Ohio State to beat Northwestern while Iowa favored over Wisconsin as Michigan plans to challenge Notre Dame. Indiana and Nebraska face running games, with Michigan and Purdue also in tough clashes as teams seek pivotal conference wins.

Chicago Notre Dame Kota Iowa Southern California Mlinois Nebraska Hoosiers Michigan Harvard

Center Point Pitchers Battle In 15 14 Win Over Walker

Center Point pitchers issued eleven bases on balls yet the Peter 13 hit attack powered a 15 14 victory over Walker Vie Newland. Newland was severely spiked and the line score shows Center Point 90 27 Wh 1z Walker 184 220 14 65 3 G Smith Newtard Bramwell Haars and G Smith Ross and Mikee. Atalissa beat Springdale 9 7 in Tuesday action.

Gazette Walker Center Pont Pichers Peter Walker Vie Newland Pont Smith Newtard Bramwell Haars Smith Ross Mikee

Zuber to Pitch for Amana Blue Jays Sunday

Amana Blue Jays announce Bill Zuber will start Sunday against M. J. Middie Amana. Zuber previously pitched in professional and semi pro leagues and is expected to be on the mound for the Blue Jays in what may be the season finale.

Bill Zuber Amana Blue Jays M.J Gazette Middie Amana Cleeland Indias Amana Blue Jas Cedar Ramds J Jengue Wool Peter Blue Jays Ralph 7 Ower Hoch Amana George Nias Wil Probeb Cede Rapids Musssippi Volbon Zate Yeu Buffala

Localized Caption Notes Panama Canal Zone Link in Champlain Report

A fragmented Champlain report mentions Panama Canal Zone ties, referencing individuals and places with uncertain context. The brief hints at military or official roles but lacks coherent facts or dates.

Virginia grid boss earns coach of week honor

Henry Sipper, a former player who never suited up, earns national recognition as a top coach candidate for 1940 after guiding Marquette to strong seasons. He began at Tufts then became Marquette head football coach in 1929, leading teams to many wins and laying groundwork for future success.

New York Lanted Murray Bat Miarquette Matias Dasepa Tufts Springfield Mass Reese Marquette

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