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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1940

Page

6

Konigsmark Sparks Wilson Fifth straight win over Cedar Falls

Konigsmark scored four touchdowns including an 85 yard run as Wilson beat Cedar Falls 25 to 0. Machacek and Van Cura contributed key plays while Don Van Dura booted punts and the Ramblers’ defense intercepted seven passes. Jim Kelly and a strong line helped seal the game for Wilson.

Bill Barnard West Siders Cedar Falls Marion Konigsmark Wilson High Ramblers George Machacek Wilson Don van Dura Barnards Jim Kelly Charley East van Cura Wilsons Tiyers Konigsmarks van Dora Wilson Blockers Tigers Frank Stastny Ernie Hillmer Machaceks Machacek Jack Butters Jim Harland Folkers Momnikus Eldon Modiset Scotty Oleson Jerry Dutcher Wilson's Kelly Oleson Everett Andrew Datcher Jack Blair Vedar Walls Wilvan Cushall LE van Cura Bast Kelly Harris Farmer Harland E Ct Hanson Bartholomew Co Tluryeh Liewellen Pe Kimball Wessale Marifiset Konigsmark Eells Lion Dorv Annan Ars RA Holmes Busteris Wilton 76 Komingsmark Tplarexick Wailson—Folhers Birkicht Balsanek Myers Pelisek Milmer Suchan Fruch Tyrdik Farmer Andrew Dutcher Mully O'Brien Bags McBride Hurlhut Charles Miller Don Miler Blairbacks Forest Ritteers Coe Tom Crabbe Knox Eldon Coffman Cornell Inesman

Williamsburg Gains Semi Finals In State Baseball Tourney

Williams burg reaches the state tournament semifinals as Don Elliott of What Cheer tosses a two hit win for Bancroft Rockwell and Williamsburg. Elliott marks his 21st straight HS pitching win by beating St Charles 2 to 1 while Williamsburg tops Viota. Bancroft beats Letts 10 to 5 and Rockwell defeats Liberty Tagyshiy 5 to 2. Friday matchups feature Bancroft vs Rockwell and What Cheer vs Williamsburg.

ADFES Don Elliott Bancroft Rockwell Williamsburg Elliott St. Charles Bill Wallace Viota Vern Godfreyson Letts Liberty Tagyshiy Calumet S' Charles Brown Clark Filion Harden Wiota Willhameburene H I Lerette Eilis Wallace Quinn

Football voters pick Notre Dame over Georgia Tech in a wary matchup

AP notes a cautious round of college football picks with Notre Dame favored over Georgia Tech in a test of the Irish nerves. Other predictions name Michigan over Harvard, Tulane over Fordham, SMU over Pitt, USC over Illinois, TCU over Texas Christian, and multiple uncertain showdowns across the slate.

Fordham Pitt Southern Methodist Missouri SMU

Siver and Kerres Lead Quaker Oats Bowlers on Lincoln Alleys

Siver 598 and Kerres 591 pace Ful-O-Pep as Petraneck adds 572 for a strong trio. Newman’s keglers win three from Stochl Insurance in the Business and Professional Women’s league with Janda 437 high series. Multiple league results noted with high scores across the board.

Siver Ful- O-Pep Quaker Oats Lincoln Alleys Frank Kerres Petraneck Newman Keglers Stochl Insurance June Janda Sands Printing Hagenstein Insurance Morris Plan Roosevelt Hotel Troy Laundry Patterson Dental Supply Leta Nezerka Red Crown Recreation C. R. Gas Company Herbal Super Service Lathrop Cities Service Smith Elks Club Machacock Gascompan Hagenstein Ins Newman's Seve Stoch High Janda Link Belt Sfreder L. S Jelinek Hish Lohman Ue High Abernathy Ladies Red Crown Leagif Peter Pan Bakery Reddy Kilowatt Hirkh Margus Vermont Maid Brer Rabbit Merkal Homer Cedar Rapids Gas CO Roper Ranges Wirh Smith Ee Seeee High Moorhead Penick & Ford Penick Syrup Ae My-Thitch Oppie Smulekof Oxley Ulgh Thoman Bupane Gas Hich. Olson Ww. Co. A. League Century Cab Merchants Bank High Mercer Collins Radio Co A. Foods Secre Lorton Star juRker Vickray Jemima Oeeeeane High Kerres Lincoln Junior Teague Russell Guide Searles Honeymead Eae Bohlander Odd Fellows Subway Unio League Teenie First Lutheran A Hach Paves 6Th Gane Eves Ten Striker Chas. Griffith the Gazette O'Brien

Raiders Stats and Conservation Mix in Red Pepper Talk

The column recounts Cedar Rapids Raiders home and road records against various Illinois and Iowa teams, noting a strong home showing and a weaker road slate. It also highlights a conservation message from Harold Nilsson and R W Beckman urging hunters to visit farms and introduce themselves to farmers to foster better relations and hunting ethics.

Harold Nilsson Soil Conservation Service R. W Beckman Linn Jones Beckman Nilsson

McKinley and Roosevelt to Meet in City Clash Tonight

McKinley’s Golden Bears face Roosevelt in a Cedar Rapids intra city showdown at Hill Park tonight. Franklin hits the road for a Mississippi Valley conference contest at Clinton. All three local teams have yet to win this season. The McKinley Roosevelt game starts at 7 45 p m.

Raiders Evansville Bees Springfield Decatur Illinois Park Madison Cedar Rapids Waterloo Clinton Raider McKinley Golden Bears Roosevelt Franklin Hill Park

Freshman SMU Football Gathers Three 200-Pound Backs

Dallas report notes SMU freshmen feature three 200-pound backs as part of a developing backfield. This suggests depth for the squad while evaluating potential formation choices.

Dallas NEA Southern Methodist

Lyman Returns To Guard Post For Beloit Tilt

Lyman is expected to return to right guard for Cornell at Beloit in Beloit Wisconsin, shifting Dick Loepp out and possibly moving Gene Tornquist to quarterback if the transfer goes through. Cornell plans to rely on a familiar lineup, with Tornquist improving at quarterback and Dague and Roberts in the backfield.

Lyman Beloit Tilt Gazette Mount Vernon Bill Lyman Cornell Beloit Wis Dick Loepp Gene Tornquist Purple Ripon Quentin Joy Bill Dague Paul Roberts Tornquist Melvin Hetland Jerry Wilson Ernie Dahlberg Gene Juhrend Rudy Vodicka Don Larson Blue Devil Dague Roberts Cornellians

Harold Kamm Replaces Joe Brady for Peacock Lineup

Fayette Iowa Harold Kamm will start at right end for the Upper Iowa Peacocks replacing the injured Joe Brady who broke a collar bone and two ribs in last week’s game Norman Wolters moves from backfield to left guard as coach Doc Dorman prepares for the homecoming game against Buena Vista The Peacocks aim to defend their conference title after a 13 0 victory over Penn last week

Gazette Fayette Doc Dorman Upper Iowa Peacocks Buena Vista Penn Peacocks Joe Brady Aurora Harold Kamm West Union Norman Wolters Oelwein

Weekend grid bill in Iowa attracts fans and travel

Nine Iowa football squads prepare for weekend action. Iowa State meets Marquette in Milwaukee while Iowa faces Wisconsin at Iowa City. Drake travels to Kansas and Grinnell to Knox. Parsons St Ambrose and Simpson also head out of state with other looping games.

Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Baylor Princeton Navy Dave Allerdice Princeton Dartmouth Columbia Holy Cross Carnegie Tech Iowa Wisconsin Nebraska Indiana Michigan State Purdue Kansas State Missouri Drake Marquette Iowa State Cornell Beloit Western Union Midland North Dakota State Kansas Grinnell Know South Dakota State Morningside Upnrer Town Buena Vista Loeras Central Dubuque Iowa Wesleyan Valnaraiso Luther Parsons Carthage Enn Wamburs St. Ambrose Augustana Simpson Omaha Des Moines Iowa State College Milwaukee Iowa City Eddie Anderson Iron Men Wis Knox Galesburg Drake University Bulldogs Lawrence Annapolis Navy Fargo Sioux City St. Ambrose Upper Iowa Loras Wesleyan Penn Wartburg

Calmar Gridmen Fall to Hawkeye 18-6

Calmar football dropped an 18-6 decision to Hawkeye in Calmar. The game was tied 0-0 at halftime before Hawkeye pulled ahead in the second half. Schissel scored Calmar's lone fourth quarter points as the team suffered a second conference loss.

Calmar Gridmen Hawkeye Almar Calmar Schissel

Fairfax Poultry Shoot at Gun Club This Sunday

The Fairfax Gun Club holds a poultry shoot Sunday starting at 10 a.m. with all-day action. There will be practice sessions before and after the event, plus ample shells and a good lunch on the grounds.

Fairfax Gun Club

In Which Mr. Carver Tells Off New York

Lawton Carver argues that the 1940 World Series was thrilling and well played by non New York teams. He criticizes New York sports writers for dismissing outside teams and insists the series proved value beyond New York's scope.

Mr. Carver New York New York Yankees YORK INS Yankees

West Liberty Rolls Past Mount Vernon in Football Blast

West Liberty High, scoring in the opening, third and final periods, routed Mount Vernon 20 to 3 on Thursday afternoon. Herring opened scoring with a 14 yard field goal, Flater added a 18 yard TD run after a Nichols lateral, and Nichols connected with Pike on a 65 yard TD dash. Berry sealed the win with a late touchdown and the final score.

Gazette Mount Vernon West Liberty Mount Vernon High Herring Macroons Guy Flater Heasley Nichols Jae Wilson Nichols Lauren Pike Mount Vernon Boys Berry

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