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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1939

Page

8

Michigan Faces Iowa In Strong Early Big Ten Test

Michigan and Iowa meet in a key Big Ten clash as Fritz Crisler’s Wolverines seek to answer how strong Iowa’s rebuilt program is. Nile Kinnick stars for Iowa against Michigan’s Harmon and Eva earned offense, with Michigan favored for reserve strength and home advantage.

Chicago Iowa Fritz Crisler Michigan Hawkeyes Indiana Nile Kinnick Bill Diehl Anderson Big Ten Tom Harmon Harmon Kinnick

Iowa Wildcats Michigan game to be broadcast nationally

Iowa reports that the University of Iowa game at Michigan next Saturday will be carried by the Blue Network of the National Broadcasting Company with Bill Stern as the announcer. The broadcast starts at 12 45 Iowa time, marking the first national network Iowa broadcast since 1935.

Iowa City University of Iowa Michigan Ann Arbor National Broadcasting Company Bill Stern Iowa

Big Ten Week Ahead in Midwest Football Matchups

Iowa resumes league play versus Wisconsin Purdue Minnesota and Northwestern as Mal Edwards cites Minnesota loss to Nebraska raising the challenge. Northwestern trains indoors after defeat by Oklahoma as Lynn Waldorf focuses on blocking for the Ohio State game. Indiana works on pass defense after Iowa attack. Wisconsin aims to be fully strengthened for opening conference clash. Illinois travels to Los Angeles for Southern California with a stopover in Tucson for workouts. Chicago loses Fullback Bob Howard to injury before Harvard.

Iowa Wisconsin Purdue Minnesota Northwestern Mal Edward Nebraska Gophers Bernie Bierman Boilermakers Oklahoma Lynn Waldorf Wildcats Ohio State Buckeyes Francis Schmidt Bo McMillin Hoosiers Indiana George Paskvan Illinois Los Angeles Southern California Tucson Ariz Chicago Bob Howard Harvard Notre Dame Michigan Pitt Midwest Cornell East Ossie Salem Syracuse Alabama Fordham Seaboard California Oregon South Duke Tennessee Tulane Mississippi Mississippi State Baylor Texas Aggies Southwest Texas Christian Louisiana State Holy Cross Santa Clara Missouri Temple Colgate Big Ten P. S

Luebcke Iowa guard undergoes hernia operation

Henry Luebcke a 260 pound guard on the University of Iowa football team was operated on for hernia at 1 15 p m Tuesday at the University hospital He will be lost to the squad for an indefinite period probably for the season The big Chicago boy had two years ago been injured in practice after the opening game of the season at Seattle and the injury bothered him last fall This year under Coach Eddie Anderson he had become an exceptionally speedy linesman for his size and a valuable blocker

the Gazette Iowa City Henry Luebcke University of Iowa University Hospital Eddie Anderson Ira Carruthers Coe Cornell Carleton Knox Franklin Thunderbolts Bob Magnuson al Eddy

Franklin series may continue despite 1939 schedule questions

In Iowa City and Cedar Rapids reporters debate next year’s matchups with Franklin. The 1939 slate could feature Roosevelt or Wilson, while Iowa City weighs adding Franklin again. The Franklin series, valuable financially, may resume after a 13 6 defeat last Thursday.

Wild horses persist in several western states

Wild horses continue to roam in parts of the United States, including Arizona Colorado Idaho Nevada New Mexico and Oregon, highlighting ongoing conservation and management discussions about feral herds across multiple states.

The United States Arizona Colorado Idaho Nevada New Mexico Oregon

Armstrong Defeats Manfredo in Fourth Round

Welterweight champion Henry Armstrong knocked out Al Manfredo in the fourth round of a scheduled 10 count in Des Moines. Armstrong outweighed Manfredo 141 to 146 pounds and earned the victory after a relentless rally. Referee Alex Fidler stopped the bout with 1:25 elapsed in the round. Manfredo announced he would fight only as a middleweight thereafter.

Des Moines Henry Armstrong Minneapolis al Manfredo Fresno Calif Hammering Hawk Harry Scott Washington, D. C Minnesota Manfredo Armstrong Alex Fidler Lee Savold Big Boy Gray Kansas City Johnny Whiters Ottumwa Whizzer White Jim Galey al Powell

Last City Duels Set With Whitehill Opposing Lyons

Chicago Cubs pitcher Earl Whitehill faces Teddy Lyons of the White Sox in game seven for the city baseball title. Lyons blanked the Cubs last Thursday, giving the Sox their first series win as Thornton Lee shut down Chicago Monday night. The White Sox won 6 to 1 behind Lee's five hit performance, with four infield hits aiding their offense.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Earl Whitehill Teddy Lyons White Sox Lyons Cubs Sox Lee Cub

Boxing Night Results From Across Cities

Eddie Lander defeats Jimmy Lancaster in Chicago. Leo Rodak wins over Nick Cammarata in New Orleans. Henry Armstrong defends welterweight crown by stopping Al Manfredo in Fresno. Kid Cocoa beats Kenny La Salle in Hartford. Des Moines and other cities listed reflect active bouts.

Arntla New Orleans Leo Rodak Chicago Nick Cammarata Des Moines Henry Armstrong Los Angeles al Manfredo Fresno Calif Baltimore Louis Kid Cocoa Hartford Conn Kenny la Salle Houston Tex

Hawkeye Pete Critiques Iowa Blocking And Football Hopes

Anonymous reader Hawkeye Pete argues Iowa must improve blocking and revive the IOWA FIGHTS spirit as the Hawkeyes win against South Dakota and Indiana. He cites past stars and calls for a bold evangelist approach, noting improved blocking across the team and predicting rougher games ahead.

Identifying Ducks By Field Marks For Hunters

Ducks are grouped into surface feeding and diving categories with tips to distinguish species. Surface feeders include mallard blue winged teal green winged and others by wing patches and plumage. diving ducks include canvassback scaup redhead and more with head color and bill notes.

Eleanor Vanous Tops League With 570 In Bowling

Eleanor Vanous bowled 570 to lead the Ladies league at Lincoln alleys as Chocolate Cream Coffee swept Western Freight Lines three games. Maxine Wagner led in single games with 198 for Lafayette cafe. Hauskins anchored the Yanks with 205 and 525 in the Triton league.

Eleanor Vanous Lincoln Western Freight Lines Maxine Wagner Lafayette Cafe Red Crown Small Hauskins Yanks Y.M.C.A Electrical Repair Shop Accounting Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Hensch Hoyt Klasse Construction Company Knights of Columbus Bartosh Mail No. 1 Mail No. 2 Press Room Business Office Gazette Lincoln Ladies Western Vanous Mary Ann's Eat Shop Carney's Clothing Co Gh. Mercer, No la Plant Choate Co . Oo Cities Service Oil Co Igh Kroulik Fees R. Plaster Co Whawenee La_ Fayette Cafe Eeeee Lindquist Lincoln Boosters Peeare Heikal Super Service Novak Heating Seer Eens Kopecky Ran-Da-Woo Teehee Sane E. Morey Brass Rail Killian’s Sees Evetes Zobe Oe Armstrong Tte Teem Eeense Klassen Construction Co. Igh Bartos Conenewas Palumbo Foods Ee Ee Siebke & Taylor Hien Coffey Hutchinson's Town Elec Light & Power Sanders Eo Eeenene Post Sever Enne Sea Kozy Proescholat Gordley’s Service Schamberger Bakery Aioe Igh Jeffer Seeneeees Co. V. Dairy Ce Deria Osenbaum’'s Furniture Coburn Id Ois .E Pe Guaranty Bank & Trust Kenmore _ Golf u Novotny Seneca Sao Ae Blake Aeneee Sustoess Ig Baer Iowa Electric Ee & Power CO . Electric Repair Ainepe Accounting Dept Omer Wee Ween Marion E Herbeck Mount Vernon Ener General Store Heer Eee Enee Butler Triton J Pee Ag Dee Beebeve Hauskins Hawes White Sox Ween Brink

Samuel E Hoyt Dies After Auto Crash in New York

Samuel E Hoyt 64 longtime president of the Amateur Athletic Union died from a skull fracture after a car crash Sunday night in New York. He previously led the AAU and was mourned by amateur sports enthusiasts nationwide.

New York INS Samuel E. Hoyt The Amateur Athletic Union

Hawkeyes Prepare for Michigan Battle With Drills

Iowa's 1930s squad concentrates on defense as they head for Ann Arbor to face Michigan. Nile Kinnick and Tom Harmon top the anticipated clash while injuries and line shuffles shape Coach Eddie Anderson's plans for the road trip and possible offense refinements.

Four Mississippi Valley Conference Games On Schedule

The Mississippi Valley Conference schedules four league games this week. Key matchup sees Dubuque defending first place against Davenport while Clinton visits Waterloo West. Cedar Rapids schools Franklin vs Roosevelt and Wilson vs McKinley also on tap with several intra city battles and non conference action noted.

Mississippi Valley Dubuque Davenport Clinton Waterloo West Cedar Rapids Franklin Roosevelt Wilson McKinley SAM LN Elastare Waterloo Ceesees Minder, OO Gede East Waterloo Charles Oo Rock Island Logan la Crosse Wis Austin

Wedding Bells To Ring For Di Maggio

Cincinnati report says baseball star Joe Di Maggio will wed Dorothy Arnold in about three weeks. He will spend two or three days in New York after the World Series before returning to San Francisco to marry and continue running his restaurant.

Cincinnati Joe di Maggio Yankees New York San Francisco Dorothy Arnold

Derringer Praised as World Series Yankee Model

New York dispatch reports the Yankees showered praise on Paul Derringer for his sportsmanship after the World Series. Umpiring by Reardon McGowan Summers and Pinelli is praised as the best in years, with Yankees praising team unity and system, despite Reds talent.

Yankees Yankee Cincinnati Reds York Paul Derringer Reardon McGowan Summers Pinelli

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