Bitter Battle Between Pro and College Football
A periodic rivalry pits professional football against college football for fans. The pro game has grown from humble roots in 1920 to a multi-million dollar, high thrill sport led by coaches like Halas Lambeau and Mara. A two-division league crowns champions and features all star charity games each year in Chicago and New York.
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New York
George Halas
Chicago Bears
Tim Mura
New York Giants
Curley Lambeau
Green Bay Packers
Bears
Giants
American Football Association
Lambeau
Packers
Hol Mara
S .Giants
Red Grange
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Y M C A Joins National Mississippi Swim
The Cedar Rapids Y M C A enters the national Mississippi River swim with over 40 YMCAs participating. Swimmers of all ages compete in their home pools to accumulate distance for Cedar Rapids, under Don Niggemeyer supervision. The event starts October 19 with a public map showing progress in the Y lobby.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Don Niggemeyer
Mississippi
Beer From Barley Traced To South Babylon Roots
Archaeologists note beer production in ancient South Babylon dating to 5000 to 6000 B.C. DISCOVERY highlights early barley usage and structured fermentation practices shaping Mesopotamian society.
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Babylon
Table Tennis Club Opens with Upset
The YMCA Cedar Rapids table tennis season starts with Armstrong upsetting last year’s champions Knapp and Company three to nil. Junior league begins this week. industrial teams of three sought to fill Friday night games. Spectators denied charge. games at 700 p.m in Jim Block building.
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Cedar Rapids
Armstrong
Knapp and Company
Art Birney
Elbert Beaver
YMCA
Jim Block
Cards
Cubs
Armstrongs
Knapps
Becks
Chevrolet Schudlle
Chevrolet
Alberts
Reddy Kilowatt
Lions
Elks
Moose
Hawks
Gum Shortage Blamed on Paul Brown at Ohio State
In Columbus AP reports that Ohio State football coach Paul E Brown chews gum during games. He insists he is not superstitious but notes he switches sticks when the team needs luck as Ohio State beat Indiana 32 21 and plans more gum for the upcoming clash with Southern California.
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Columbus
Ohio
Paul E Brown
Ohio State
Brown
Indiana
Southern
California
YMCA Keep Fit Crusade expands sports instructors
Wartime YMCA program adds George Nissen tumbling and trampoline instructor and a roster including Ed Klouda water polo Don Threlkeld boxing Paul Kridler weight lifting Paul Nissen handball Bernard Bishop bag punching Leo Baughman swimming Gurney Day directs volleyball and explains activities aim to keep participants fit. Volunteers join athletic committee leadership as the program grows to ten sports.
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Ralph Pilgrim
Gurney Day
Day
George Nissen
Nissen
Field
Big Ten
Ed Klouda
Klouda
Iowa State College
Don Threlkeld
Threlkeld
Golden Gloves
Paul Kridler
Kridler
Franklin High School
Paul Nissen
George
Y.M.C
Bernard Bishop
Bishop
Leo Baughman
YMCA
Baughman
Dick Westerfield
Cyril Noon
Kenny Marsh
Gazette
Paul Kindler
Fishing and hunting outlook for Cedar Rapids area
Weekend catches of walleyes bass and crappies noted with rising Cedar River levels easing. Pheasant hunting opens November twelve with daily bag limits and mileage rules. Minnesota goose and duck seasons updated. Conservation urges responsible fields access. storage rules and permits explained. Cedar Rapids crew to remove soft fish. proceeds stay local to aid meat supply.
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The
State Conservation Commission
Cedar Rapids
Angling debates and fish removal plans spark local talk
Readers discuss methods to reduce soft fish like quillback and buffalo while noting carp as a preferred option for canning. The Linn County Fish and Game club meets Friday to discuss proposed changes to fish and game laws. The Bever park zoo plans transfers due to space, with bear dens expanding from two to six bears and more expected in January. authorities assure no animals will be shot.
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Des Moines
Linn County Fish and Game Club
CS P.S
the Gazette
Bever Park Zoo
Kane Takes First In Seahawk Cross Country Win
Campbell Kane former Indiana national half mile champion led the Seahawks to victory over Iowa freshmen and varsity. Freshmen edged varsity 51 to 52. Seahawks totaled 24. Kane finished first in 10 21.5 minutes on the two and a quarter mile course.
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Seahawks
Iowa
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Isaacs
Future of Minor Leagues Hinges On Two War IIs
Durham AP report shows Bramham stating 1943 minor leagues depend on players and transportation for war effort. 41 leagues closed since 1941, 10 disbanded before 1942 season, 31 clubs exited with 16 replacements, five leagues dissolved in 1942. 1,224 players joined armed forces, 692 to defense work. many absences unexplained.
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N. C
W. G. Bramham
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Bramham
Arizona-Texas
Cotton States
Michigan State
Alabama State
Coastal Plain
Eastern Shore
Florida State
Arkansas
Ohio State
West Texas
New Mexico
Florida East Coast
Evangeline
Kentucky-Indiana
California
Cougars Rout Montana In Rogers Field Historic Scoring
Washington State pulsed past Montana 68 to 16 at Rogers Field setting a new scoring mark. Jiggs Dahlberg’s Grizzlies scored first but the Cougars dominated with at least two touchdowns each quarter and 23 first downs. Kennedy led the ground attack with 148 yards as Montana managed 199 total yards and nine interceptions.
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Wash
Washington State Cougars
Rogers Field
University of Montana
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Cougars
Montana
Jiggs Dahlberg
Grizzlies
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Bowman
Kramer
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Bob Kennedy
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Tennessee Unties Flyers 34 to 6 in Knoxville
The Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Dayton Flyers 34 to 6 in Knoxville. Tennessee built a 20 point lead with two first quarter touchdowns and a 65 yard burst by Bill Hillman. Dayton connected on 16 of 22 passes but could not close the gap as Tennessee added scores in the third and final period.
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O. C. Lloyd
I. Fuson
R. A. Long
Tennessee
Rockafeller Returns as Rutgers Football Coach
Harry J. Rockafeller returned to Rutgers as head coach for the fall season, after directing the program from 1927 through 1930.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Harry J. Rockafeller
Rutgers
Money Golf to Stay Warm War-Worn Tour Seeks Bonds
Little Ben Hogan plans to join the armed services, opening a winter PGA tour with prize money paid in war bonds. Fred J. Corcoran says 175 members already in uniform, but the circuit will proceed from Miami to California and the Carolinas, with old stars like Hagen Sarazen Armoune returning to bolster attendance. Hogan led money winners in 1940 1942, while others like Nelson Snead Mangrum and Harper chase the year’s top prizes.
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Hershey
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Fla
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Hogan
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Ben
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Chick Harbert
E J Harrison
Sam Byrd
Chandler Harper
Jimmy Thomson
San Francisco
Rancho Santa Fe
Phoenix
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Pinehurst
Greensboro
New Orleans
St. Petersburg
Asheville
Bull
Walter Hagen
Gene Sarazen
Tommy Armoune
TCU dominates Kansas U. 41 to 6 in Fort Worth
Texas Christian university Horned Frogs roll to a 41-6 victory over Kansas university Jayhawks in Fort Worth. Ray Evans of Kansas completes 17 of 36 passes for 69 yards to Otto Schnellbacher for the Jayhawks' lone score late in the game.
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Tex
Texas Christian University
Horned Frogs
Kansas University Jayhawks
Kansans
Ray Evans
Evans
Otto Schnellbacher
Georgia Bulldogs Crush Mississippi 48 to 13
Georgia led by Frankie Sinkwich who turned 22 with three early touchdowns and a 93 yard drive as the Bulldogs overwhelmed Mississippi 48 to 13 before 10 000 at Memphis. Joe Terry added a 35 yard scoring pass while Trippi contributed with key plays. Mississippi finally broke through with two long runs and an 84 yard punt return.
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Georgia
Bulldogs
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Frankie
Trippi
Sinkwich
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Honey Britt
Charley Connerely
Cornell Wins Cross Country Track Duel
Cornell college cross country swept the first five places to beat Beloit 15 to 45 on Saturday. Howard Orms ran the 244 mile course in 14.6 minutes, leading Cornell teammates Bill Barrenger Don Kassilke Pete Sclmitz and Harry Batey. Beloit finishers included Al Smith Ed Freeman Schuyler Davies Jerre Burton and Emery Carlson.
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Beloit
Wis
Cornell College
Howard Orms
Orms
Bill Barrenger
Don Kassilke
Pete Sclmitz
Harry Batey
Cornell
al Smith
Ed Freeman
Schuyler Davies
Jerre Burton
Emery Carlson
Washington highs rout Keokuk 6-0 Friday night
Washington Wisconsin defeated Keokuk 6-0 here Friday night with a touchdown run from Schneider.
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Washington
Keokuk
Schneider
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