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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1940

Page

4

Stanford Beats Broncos 7–6 for third straight win

Stanford under coach Clark Shaughnessy edged Santa Clara 7 to 6 in a tense battle watched by about 50,000. Norman Standice scored the decisive 11 yard run while Frankie Albert added the extra point as Stanford stayed undefeated on the season prior to the Rose Bowl bid chase.

Dians Santa Claras Broncos Indians Stanford Norman Standice Stanfords Clark Shaughness Santa Clara New Orleans

Nebraska-Huskers Triumph Behind Passing Game

Nebraska wins 13 to 7 as passing leads the Huskers while Indiana answers with Hal Hursh and strong ground work. Key plays include Rohn’s early added point, Zimmer’s TD reception, and a late Roy Petsch interception to seal the game. Hoosiers threaten late but fall short.

Henry Rohn Nebraska Indiana Hoosiers Hal Hursh Ray Dumke Joe Tofil R White Tofil Hursh Harold Zimmer Zimmer Jike Zikmund Dumke Roy Petsch Rohr G Dolowny Park Catrall Kansas City Um- Bare Erree Vick Michigan Perry Graves Ilinois Unesman John Waldorf Missouri

Savold to Clash with Hanschen in Ten Round Bout

Des Moines heavyweight Lee Savold and Minneapolis fighter Johnny Hanschen were signed for a ten round bout on October 22 in St Paul. The card features Savold defending his reputation in a regional heavyweight matchup.

ST Paul Lee Savold Des Moines Johnny Hanschen Minneapolis

Luther and Valparaiso Battle to 7 7 Tie in Homecoming Classic

Luther Norsemen and Valparaiso Uhlans played to a 7-7 draw in the Norse homecoming classic. Valparaiso struck first, Luther answered in the fourth quarter led by Carey and Woodiwiss as the defense and Sebastian’s kicking kept the score close.

Gare've Decorah Luther Norsemen Valparaiso Uhlans Valparaisos Eggers Valparaiso Norse Norsemen Carey Woodwiss Hillman Luther Valparaisa Folven Siexkinen Johnson Berti Sebastian Leren Eiden E Barth Schroeder RG Oo Nowak Sette Sendo Milman D Strom Buber McDonald Kafka Sampson Fure Inevolstad Donaldson Valparyso Gockel Clauss Sievers Escers Jacobson Kratzman Sebastian

Utah Redskins blank Wildcats 24 to 0 in Utah Stadium

Utah University Redskins defeat Arizona Wildcats 24 to 0 at Utah Stadium. Sorenson intercepted a Wildcats pass for a 65 yard return setting up the first score. The Redskins added a field goal and a 70 yard touchdown run by Huck Adell in the final period.

Salt Lake City University of Utah Redskins Wildcats of Arizona University Utah Stadium Sorenson Redskins Speedie Huck Adell

Arkansas Upsets Baylor 12 6 In Southwest Clash

In Fayetteville Arkansas the Razorbacks upset the Baylor Bears 12 to 6. Aubrey Neal sprinted 39 yards for Arkansas in the second quarter and Harald Hamberg connected for a 24 yard pass to Howard Hickey for the decisive fourth quarter score. Milton Crain scored Baylor’s third quarter TD.

Fayetteville, Ark INS University of Arkansas Razorbacks Baylor Bears Aubrey Neal Milton Crain Baylor Harald Hamberg Howard Hickey Arkansas

Gonzaga Rolls Over Idaho 25-0 in Moscow

Gonzaga University defeated the University of Idaho 25 to 0 in Moscow. Star halfback Toni Canaden scored two touchdowns, including a 21 yard early burst and a one yard rush in the third quarter, fueling a potent passing attack that set up two more scores.

Moscow Ida INS Gonzaga University University of Idaho Toni Canaden Gonzaga

Penn State Edges West Virginia in Narrow Drive

Penn State overcame a late deficit with a 68 yard sustained drive in the final period to beat West Virginia 17 to 13 at State College. Pepper Prizella capped the rally with the winning TD on a wide end run from the four.

State College Penn State West Virginia Pepper Prizella

Echoes of forest sports from nearby hunts and trips

The column notes crabbing on a 100 acre lease near Waukon Junction and disputes over access for hunters. It details pheasant season debates, duck sightings from the Wapsiee and Lake of the Woods trips by Duthbert and others, plus beaver transfers, deer antlers, and a large grey bear from British Columbia.

Waukon Junction McGregor C. L. Fenner Bill Taylor Canada Bill C. L Dead Man‘s Cove Lake of the Woods

Kansas Ground Attack Stops Drake 20-6

Kansas University dominates Drake with a strong ground game led by Harvey Hall and Pollom. Drake’s best gainer was Harvey's 54 yards, while Kansas counters with 20 points including a fourth quarter flurry.

K. U Drake Pudgy Moore Harvey Hall of Kansas Pollom Kansas Olson LE Ulrich Kubelius Holloway Massare Abel Wee Cc Pyerce Adams Kern Neessen Jack Javin Crowell Vandeveer O'Connor Li Hall Franks RH Fry Switzer Drake & A Fry Fryt Sunsee O. Gibeens Isub Sungee Hall Ab Hinshaw College of Emitoria E. C. Quigley St. Mary John Lance Pittsburg Dick Pendleton Oklahoma

Vander Meer Ties Noted Pitcher To Louise Stewart

Reds pitcher Johnny Vander Meer wed Louise Stewart of Scranton in a ceremony that capped a romance begun when Vander Meer pitched for Scranton.

Scranton Johnny Vander Meer Cincinnati Reds Louise Stewart Vander Meer

Pitt Bags 7-7 Tie With Favored SMU

Pitt Panthers upset Southern Methodist University by tying 7-7 before 39 000 fans. Pitt outgained SMU in rushing and passing while SMU’s defense held in the first half. Pitt’s only score came on a late second quarter touchdown pass from Edgar Jones to Bob Thurbon. SMU answered in the fourth quarter with a 38 yard touchdown pass from Ray Mallouf to Bill Thomas and the extra point.

Pittsburgh Pitt Panthers Southern Methodist University Pitt Texans SMU Panthers Edgar Jones Bob Thurbon Clinton McClain Southern Methodist Ray Mallouf Bill Thomas Thomas

South Side Club to honor amateur sport leaders

The South Side Civic club in Cedar Rapids will award trophies and medals at its December annual dinner to recognize high achievement in amateur athletics. Awards will reward character scholarship leadership and citizenship as well as athletic prowess. The selection plan and award details are being finalized by committee members Fred C. Henson Milo F. Mitralsky Fritz McPartland Alex Fidler and Bob Vesely.

Cedar Rapids South Side Civic Club South Side Fred C. Henson Milo F. Mitralsky Fritz McPartland Alex Fidler Bob Vesely

Syracuse Rout NYU 47 to 13 in Annual Gridiron Clash

Syracuse, vastly superior, routed the New York University Violets 47 to 13 before 8,000 fans. The win showcases the Orange offense and defense in the annual clash.

NEW York Syracuse New York University Violets

Boxing Notes and Rumors From The Ring Side

Referee Arthur Donovan questions Armstrong's courage against Zivic and would have stopped the fight. Max Baer projects 2500 weekly for 30 weeks amid doubts. Rumors link Jack Dempsey to a loop cafe, and boxing events loom including Henry Chimelewski vs Cianciola Oct 28 in Milwaukee.

Hicago Arthur Donovan Armstrong Zivic Homicide Henry Donovan Max Baer Jack Dempsey Wisconsin Henry Chimelewski Tony Cianciola Milwaukee Fritzie Zivic Pittsburgh Buddy Knox Tommy Martin Hollywood Milt Aron Mike Kaplan Philadelphia Cocoa Kid Izzy Jannazzo Baltimore Jimmy Reeves Anton Christofordis Cleveland Red Burmans

A Rousing Cheer For Reds' Danny Skipper

Henry McLemore reports on Danny Skipper of the Reds drawing a rousing cheer from fans at the game and the broader impact of his performance on team morale and local excitement.

Reds Danny Skipper

De Correvont Star As Northwestern Tops Ohio State 6-3

Northwestern defeats Ohio State 6 to 3 in a hard fought clash led by De Correvont who rushed for 80 yards on 22 carries and scored the game's only touchdown. Clawson and Langhurst contributed as Northwestern stops Buckeyes from scoring after pressure in the red zone.

Rod George Benson de Correvont Ohio Don Scott Don Clawson Clawson Buckeyes Scott Fisher Northwestern de Correyont Chambers Benson Aarts Langhurst Kinkade Maag Wildcats Ohio State Eithwestern

Franklin And McKinley Sophs Tie 6-6 At Franklin Field

Franklin and McKinley sophomore football teams battled to a 6-6 deadlock at Franklin field Saturday morning. Bill Barnhizer of Thunderbolt scored in the third quarter from four yards to put his team ahead. Ben Davis of McKinley tied the game in the final quarter with a reception for a score.

Franklin McKinley Franklin Field Bill Barnhizer Thunderbolt Ben Davis

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