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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1940
Page
13
Notre Dame dominates Georgia Tech in a landmark game describing the Irish as a powerhouse. Star players like Rab Ison and Pepul lead a deep lineup, with praise for coach Rockne and strategic play across offense and defense. Tech's effort is noted, but Notre Dame's depth and passing game stand out as critical factors.
Alfred University star Walter Bo Jeep on, a Negro left halfback, carried a kickoff 20 yards to the end zone for a touchdown after Johnson fumbled the ball at the 20 yard line. The play came late in the opening quarter as Poeremo attempted a pass but was tackled, allowing Jeep to recover and sprint untouched for the score.
McGregor High will be represented by a girls basketball team for the first time in years after board approval. Junior High Principal Henry Seibert will coach the squad, with a full season of games planned.
Pittsburgh AP reports SMU full back Preston Jobreston unleashed a 92 yard punt against Pitt in a 7-7 game. The kick traveled from near the SMU goal line to the Panther 25, surpassing previous records and surpassing notable punts by Al Braga, Bog Hogan, and Sam Francis.
Big Ten matchups loom as Illinois faces Harmon and Minnesota tests Ohio State while Indiana hosts Wisconsin in Bloomington. Nebraska and Purdue stumble, Michigan State tops Purdue. Notre Dame remains powerful with a 26 to 20 win over Georgia Tech as Carnegie Tech looms.
New York report says 21 year old jockey Johnny Barba died after a blow to the head from his horse Canape during a chaotic Jamaica race last Monday. Barba had been unconscious for nearly a week following the incident.
Mount Vernon reports four unbeaten teams in the Midwest league as Coe prepares to host Cornell in a homecoming battle. Grinnell eyes a fourth straight league win after a strong weekend, Beloit and Ripon duel at Ripon field, and Lawrence favored to beat Monmouth as Knox visits Milbank.
AP reports football fans await the next Saturday games to separate contenders from the weak. title chances loom for several teams across regions, including Penn State, Georgetown, Villanova Fordham Navy Duquesne Notre Dame, Michigan, Northwestern, Minnesota, Texas, Colorado, Stanford, USC and others shaping the race.
St Marys Gaels defeated the University of San Francisco Dons 13 to 7 at San Francisco. A blocked kick and a late interception sealed the win before about 20,000 fans. This marked the Gaels' 13th win in the series in 15 years, with the Dons’ only triumph coming last year.
Ganlsins faced LaSalle with a 9 to 10 result while Bonaventure posted a 10 score in another game. Serantom Waiker- appears in the scoring note, with unclear details on participants or exact outcomes.
Red Pepper notes Jim Walkers stellar tackle work for Iowa in a hard fought victory over Wisconsin. Describes him as backbone material alongside Enich and Diehl, praises team chemistry, coaching influence, and the evolving line play under Dr. Eddie Anderson. Mentions about the South Dakota opener and Michigan prospects.
Iowa faces Indiana in Bloomington on homecoming Saturday after a hard fought 13 7 loss to Wisconsin. Key players suffered minor injuries but Captain Enich and end Walker will play. Bill Green leads the Hawkeyes atop the Big Ten scoring list with 18 conference points.
In Amana, Bill Zuber of the Cleveland Indians pitched five innings as the Amana Blue Jays defeated the Cedar Rapids All-stars 4 to 3. Ralph Zuber and George Kraus preserved the lead with relief work, while Gary Cronkhite and Adolph Heinze contributed for their teams.
Fred Payneer of the Iowa state conservation commission announced a major stocking program last week and ongoing this week. State hatchery fish are being released into streams including 500 smallmouth bass in Indian and Otter creeks 750 in Maquoketa river at Manchest er Monticello and Maquoketa 500 in Wapsie river at Central City and Stone City 560 largemouth bass in the Wapsie at Independence and Quasqueton and 1200 wall eyed pike fingerlings in the Wapsie at Troy Mills Central City Anamosa and Olin.
Special to The Gazette reports Clermont Commanders defeated Ridgeway High in a homecoming game 46 to 0. First team players Hackett Harris and Martin featured as the Commanders dominated throughout.
Washington Redskins remain unbeaten with a 4-0 start as they beat Chicago Cardinals 28 to 21. Packers Isbell and Herber connect for four aerial TDs in 31-14 win over Rams. Bears overpower Lions 7-0 at Wrigley as Giants rally past Eagles. Dodgers blank Steelers 21-0 at Ebbets Field with mostly substitutes. standings show current NFL leaders and attendance totals to date.
A montage of sports notes covers baseball salaries for printing World Series tickets, Cornell football power and rivals, Pitcher Witt Guise charity bets, high school and college feats, and pro football trivia. Cited are Tony Galento chatter, Sid Hudson’s breakout season after Ted Lyons, Connie Mack’s early football links, and Marquette center Jimmy Briggs’s quirky title.
Grinnell Football squad deflates Knox while Beloit, Cornell, and Carleton stumble in recent results. Beloit crushes Cornell as the Kohawks and Cobbers falter. Carleton rebounds from a 7-7 tie to beat Lawrence. Roosevelt loses again as Wilson seeks Tri-Valley glory against Monticello and Anamosa tests strength against Wilson.
Iowa Hawkeyes roll past Wisconsin 30 to 12 to open their Western Conference slate and head to Bloomington to face Indiana on homecoming weekend. Indiana aims to boost morale after edging Nebraska 13 to 7 as Iowa's Bill Green and Jim Walker star in a second half rally and a key blocked punt return.
Baseball star Bob Feller of the Cleveland Indians said he would cut short his home visit and head east early this week to hunt near Sandusky and register under the selective service act in Cleveland on Wednesday. He was honored Saturday at Feller day with Governor George Wilson of Iowa and about 10,000 attendees.
The Linn County Fish and Game club will meet at 7 30 tonight in Sokol hall to discuss the pheasant season. All sportsmen are urged to be present.
A Norwegian bred platina fox, a mutation of the silver fox, fetched an $11 prize in a local exhibition. The event highlighted rare fur varieties and regional breeding efforts.
Indianapolis driver Jimmy Wilburn set a new 25 mile auto race record at the Illinois state fair grounds, clocking 17 minutes 14.21 seconds to claim the main event. Cedar Rapids driver Gus Schrader finished second in the dirt track race.
In Havana, former lightweight champion Kid Chocolate Eligio Sardinas, 32, was critically injured while trying to stop a fight. He suffered a six inch chest slash and a possible concussion from a head blow. Three women were detained by police as witnesses.
Special to The Gavette DeWitt wrestling is offered at DeWitt high for the winter season with Supt O W Beauchamp as coach. Pupils signing up include Ellis Barber Lloyd Dreger Donald Kelly Marvin Mumm Bob Seastrand Jack Cox Eugene Dresger Merle Bever Maurice Seasstrand Steward Traver Clifford Barber and Guy Albert Peterson. The schedule features Dec 4 Maquoketa here Dec 11 Clinton here Dec 11 Sinton here Jan 9 here.
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