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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1942

Page

6

Cornell Triumphs 7-0 Over Beloit In Midwest Loop

Cornell defeats Beloit 7 to 0 as Silliman throws the decisive 17 yard TD to Dick Geller. The Big Red gain 14 first downs and 140 passing yards while Beloit struggles to click their T formation, with John Hannifan scoring Beloit’s lone late drive opportunities.

Beloit Dick Silliman Cornell Silliman Dick Geller WIS Cornell College Geller Kim Larson Sillima Larson Roberts John Vannisan John Hannifan Petthoene LE ‘ McClure Anders Aes Joy Wright Tee Stevens Rimmie c Muller Martha NG Albrecht Eater Harris Mackey Goller Vanichtan Sallunian Turner Halounck Brown Ri Roberts Wiskirchen Rodine Cornell O Pel Jett Strawbridge Chadwick Snider Nelson Stolne Yule Bonnike Cornell Riegenders Diez Hutchins Pellsck Oshlquist Augustana P Harrison Dekalb W .Fulkerson McKendric

Count Fleet Wins Champagne Stakes in World Mile Record

Count Fleet led from the start at Belmont Park and set a world mile record for two-year-olds with a 1 34 4/5 time, finishing ahead of Hyperion and Slide Rule. Blue Sword followed in second, Attendant third, as the New York race capped the closing day program.

New York Ins Belmont Park John D. Hertz Count Fleet Johnny Longden Reigh Countuickly Belmont Jack High Hyperion Blue Sword

Tulane Beats Rice Owls 18 7 in New Orleans

Tulane overpowered Rice 18 to 7 before 25 000 fans in New Orleans. The Green Wave scored two touchdowns a point after touchdown kick a field goal and a safety in Saturday’s game.

New Orleans Tulane Rice Owls Green Wave

St Mary's Cadets rout Alameda Coast Guard at Kezar

In San Francisco Tes Oliver's Navy pre flight Devils from St Mary's overwhelmed the Alameda coast guard football team 40 to 0 at Kezar stadium before a 5000 crowd. A halftime military review thrilled spectators.

San Francisco INS Tes Oliver Navy Devils St Mary's Alameda Coast Guard Kezar Stadium

Gorman Spars Washington U Roster Early In Tenure

St Louis report notes NEA! Tom Gor man, ex Notre Dame star, begins tenure as Washington University coach with a young squad only four seniors and one junior.

ST Louis Nea Tom Gorman Notre Dame Washington University

Bluege Named to Manage Senators for 1943 Season

Ossie Bluege, longtime Washington infield star, was named to manage the Senators for 1943. He signed a one year contract likely around 10000 dollars, succeeding resigning Bucky Harris who led Washington to pennants in 1924 and 1925. The club faces turnover as veterans head to service and rookies join the roster.

Tat O'Brien Washington Ossie Bluege Washington Baseball Club Saturday Night Senators Clark Griffith Bluege Peoria Stanley R “Bucky Harris Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Bucky Griffith Sid Hudson al Evans Armed Services

Norsemen and Oles Battle to 13-13 Tie at Homecoming

Luther College Norsemen rally to a 13-13 draw with St Olaf after Casey connects twice for touchdowns and Richmire, Sordel, and Thompson contribute key passes. Green of the Lions scores the tying touchdown late as the attempt for the decisive conversion fails.

Northfield Minn Luther College Norsemen St. Olaf Oles Thompson St Olaf Luther Casey Richmire Sordel Green Lions

Marquette Throttles Iowa State 34 to 12 in Opener

Hilltoppers powerful offense behind Jim Rudan Harold Eigner and Carl Schuetter and standout Irish Strzykalski topple the Cyclones 34 to 12 at Ames. Strzykalski's 90 yard kickoff return and Tippee's late score pace Marquette's victory while Iowa State battles to 18 first downs and 192 rushing yards.

le. Skelley AMES Marquette Hilltoppers Iowa State Tom Stidham Husky Jim Rudan Harold Eigner Carl Schuetter Johnny Strzykalski Milwaukee Strzykalski Ace Howard Tippee Cyclones Tippee Iowa Wayne Johnston Eigner Royal Lohry Towa State Ryan LE Harrinston MeeGraw Sethold Groves Williams Mecenu Benke Reser Bateer Katehi Caddack Kuffel Schalk Loley Stravknisti Gastry Carlsoneri Rudan Tayn State Elsner Mudane Straykalski Schuette Davis Voat Town State Lahry Lechtenberg Ifor Schalk

Holy Cross Crushes Fort Totten 60 to 0

Worcester Massachusetts Holy Cross Crusaders routed Fort Totten Fort Totten army eleven of Flushing New York at Fitton field in front of about 6000 fans. Holy Cross opened with long runs and dominated all game to secure their first win in three starts.

Worcester Mass Holy Cross Crusaders Fort Totten Flushing N. Y Fittonfield

Bowl for Blood Los Angeles Drives Blood Donation

Members of the losing circuit in a bowling match between Southern California and Los Angeles leagues report to the Red Cross and donate a pint of blood.

Bowl For Blood Los Angeles NBA Southern California The Red Cross

McDonald Expected to Lead Brooklyn Baseball Club

Secretary John McDonald is expected to succeed Lieut. Col. Larry MacPhail as president and general manager of the Brooklyn baseball club.

Tama center Bob Alexander defies infantile paralysis on gridiron

Tama high senior Bob Alexander once paralyzed in infancy now stars as captain and standout lineman. Despite a shortened right leg and tendon paralysis, he leads the line, excels in basketball and baseball, and hopes to join the Marines after graduation. His mother and coach hail his leadership and hard work.

Tama Bob Alexander Alex Lisbon N D Panta Bob Harold Ute Tama High Ten Iome Jeng Jeg Marines

Illinois Menace Beats Minnesota In Illini Rally

Illinois mounts a comeback at Minnesota with two touchdowns in the second half. Agase strips the ball and returns for a score while Florek and Butkovich connect on a key drive. McCarthy adds the extra points as Illinois overcomes a late Gopher rally.

Garnaas Minnesota Illinois Daley Uwlini Agase Gopher Finois Herman Frickey Ilinois Ray Florek McCarthy Iminals Mein Grimson Wildune

Notre Dame Drives In TDs Against Stanford Indians

Notre Dame scoring sequence shows Limont and Murphy connecting on passes after a fumble recovery by Herb Coleman. Dove and Livingstone add TDs as Bertelli’s extra points push the Irish ahead in a continued page 1 recap with lineups listed for both teams.

Baugh Indians Angelo Limont Dove Herb Coleman Don Zappettinis Murphy Earley Bertelli Livingstone Stanford Notre Dame Norbere LE Dove Stamm Rymkus Taylor McBride Vucinich Coleman la Prade Wright Banducest Neff Laverty Murphy Hammett Bertelli Sanderman Miller Shoeller Rix Miller Fawcett Mello Notre Dame Millers

Bib Falk Leaves Texas for Army Air Corps Service

Austin report states Bib Falk former Chicago White Sox outfielder has departed Texas to serve in the Army Air Corps.

Falk AIR Corps Austin NEA Bib Falk Texas Army Air Corps Chicago White Sox

Columbus Junction Edges New London 13-12 in league clash

Columbus Junction high defeated New London 13 to 12 in a Southeastern Town league game at New London Friday evening. Storey and Gilkey scored touchdowns for Columbus, Evans kicked the extra point. Miller and Rains scored for New London. Columbus leads the league.

Columbus Junction Columbus Junction High New London Frida Ina Storey Gilkey Evans Columbus High Miller Rains Columbus

Wildcats Losses in War Toll Reach Four

Evanston reports four former Northwestern athletes killed in action in the war. The latest is James Lorrs Lawyer, a member of the 1933 football squad, who died in the crash of an army bomber.

Evanston NEA Northwestern Jaeut Lorrs

Upper Iowa opens season with 33 0 win over Buena Vista

Upper Iowa University opened its football season with a 33 to 0 Iowa Conference victory over Buena Vista on Saturday in Fayette. Beasley passed to start the scoring and later added a one yard TD run and a 38 yard pass to Farnum for another score. Gates and Turner scored, and a safety by Gates rounded out the scoring as Upper Iowa dominated the game.

The Gazette Fayette Upper Iowa University Buena Vista Iowa Gates Beasley Turner Upper Iowa Buena

Texas Shirts to Air to Win

Texas Shirts dominated Oklahoma 7 to 0 in the thirty seventh football game with 20 000 fans in attendance. Roy McKay connected with Ken Matthews for a third period touchdown and McKay added the conversion to seal the win.

Wallas Aps Saturnes Oklahoma Roy Mickay Ken Matthews McKay

Parsons Central Battle Ends In Scoreless Tie

Parsons and Central battled to a scoreless tie in a home conference football game. Neither side mounted a sustained scoring threat as turnovers and downs stopped drives late, with both defenses holding firm until the final horn.

Pella Tap Pateon Central Saturdis

Hoosiers Defeat Boilermakers In Cross Country Meet

Indiana University cross country beat Purdue 45 to 17 at Lafayette. Paul Mitchell led in three miles with a 17 43 clocking, as Indiana secured the win and carried the preliminaries.

Lafayette Ind Indiana Ouniversity Purdue Paul Mitchell Tresnemen

Santa Clara Broncos edge Cal in tight 7-6 win

Santa Clara’s Broncos defeated California in a low scoring game 7 to 6. Center Al Santuccss kicked the decisive extra point after Jess Freitas connected with Ken Dewing for a first quarter TD. Gene Pickett led California with a 15-yard pass to Harry Alger in the second. Santa Clara’s defense smothered Quarimbak Toe Melos on a late try and held California’s ground game to limited yards.

Brkeley Calif Santa Clara Broncos California Golden Bears Santa Harry Alger Santa Cha Ion Sante Chita Sevsral Tong Cultormna

Bruins Triumph Over Oregon State 30 to 4

UCLA breaks two non conference losses with a 30 to 4 win over Oregon State. Bruins lead by half and seal victory with a fourth quarter surge as Heliback snags a late Beaver pass and Michigan? touchdown. Crowd of 15 000 sees Bruins secure first win.

T.os Angles Ucla Bruins Oregon States Sinews Stuboon Evers

Purdue comeback slips past rivals with late touchdown drive

The report describes a tense closing sequence as Purdue rallies in the final minutes. Graham launches a deep pass tied to a key reception by Hasse while Purdue’s defense limits the opponent. A late surge nearly seals the win as Purdue holds on for the victory.

MyIe Giraham Bud Hasse Purdue

Willie Pep Poised To Take Feather Crown From Wright

From Hartford, Willie Pep a 14 year pro with 51 straight victories meets Chalky Wright for the featherweight title at Madison Square Garden on Nov 20. Pep known as Willie-the-walloper, a hard puncher with speed, vows to end Wrights reign and bring Hartford’s featherweight crown home.

Willie-the-Walloper Wright New York Hartford Conn Young Dynamiter Willie Pep Guglielmo Pupleo Wille Pep Chalky Wright Madison Square Garden Young Pep Pep Los Angeles Willie Garden Frank Franconeri Bayonne N. J Insurance City Kid Kaplan Bat Battalino

Knox defeats Grinnell 13 to 7 in Midwest Loop clash

Knox fullback Jack Kuser powered through from two yards as the Knox Pioneers edged Grinnell Terriers 13 7 to open scoring in the Midwest Loop game. Grinnell fought back but could not overcome the short scoring drive and critical plays by Knox.

Grinnell Knox G Vie Pfsburg Tt Kies Colleee Taandea Mie Pioneers O' Cep Tao Rothurg Hove Rai Stan Rien Stuuyern Jack Kuser Aser

Huskies Rally Despite Oregon Scare In 15 7 Loss

Washington Huskies fall 15 7 to Oregon under bright stadium lights as Oregon drives late for the decisive score. Marc McCorkle runs rhythmically for Oregon while Washington counters with a late surge before time runs out.

Waoshinters Huskies Sparhet Bs Birliceatit Fils Ohegon Mindtremah Tus Witer Naga Iload Carhy Po Huskies Waita Toviendawns Moe Blavel Rhea Huh Jess Ed Geere Wadters Sam Ratuaeon Hhalibsedoma

Columbia Loses To Brown 28-21 in Weekday Gridiron Match

In New York Brown defeated Columbia 28 to 21 as backfield star Hank Ma Stita helped the Bears with two long rushes and a pivotal 117 yard surge across seven plays in the third quarter. Columbia’s lineup faced questions due to an influenza outbreak impacting positions.

Columbia Brown NEW York Hank Ma Stita Tia Bears Natigiana Quarts

Tri City Golf Club To Hold Tourney

Adrian Rives Hind president of the Thiti v golf club announces a four flag tournament at the course near here Sunday. The event is open to clubs members their guests and vine gars with prizes awarded in war stamps.

Tri-City Golf Club Postville Adrian Riveshind Thiti v Golf Club

Dartmouth Falls to Colgate 27 19 in Season Opener

Honover New Hampshire AP Dartmouth Indians suffer season opener defeat 27 19 to Colgate Red Raiders in front of about 10 000 fans after leading for much of the game with a strong start and late rally.

Honover N H Dartmouth Indians Colgate Red Raiders

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