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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1939

Page

27

Trojans Rout Illinois 26-0 Behind Lansdell Nave and Schindler

USC defeated Illinois 26 to 0 before 53 000 at the Coliseum as Lansdell Nave and Schindler starred with passing and rushing. Nave returned a punt for a touchdown and Lansdell connected on key passes setting up three more scores while Schindler added a 66 yard punt return TD.

University of Illinois Howard Jones Illinois Grenville Lansdell Doyle Nave Ambrose Schindler Illini Ralph Elint Trojans L' Angeles University of Southern California Jones Nave Lansdell al Krueger George Rettinger Bob Winslow Ilinois William Fisk Winslow Bob Peoples Trojan Schindler C Hathaway Hn Turek Aspar Cere Johnson Winslow O'Neill Peterson de Lauer Aspar Krueger Stonebraker Galvin Mena Amassin Roquet Doyle Jenk Phillips Malivich Morrill Atannsoff Utman Sistter Banta Duboski Sangster Green Pecclantl Engle Utah Mnesman William In Michigan State

K State Teachers Crush Iowa Tutors 34 to 7 in Cedar Falls

Kansas State Teachers avenged a prior defeat by beating Iowa State Teachers 34 to 7 before about 3,000 fans in Cedar Falls on Dad's Day. The rout showcased dominant play by the visitors and sealed the rivals' series result.

Cedar Falls Kansas

Western Union Dominates Southern Normal 27 0 Homecoming

Western Union College won its homecoming game after scoring in every period to blank Southern Normal 27 to 0. The offense produced consistently as the defense shut down the visitors throughout the contest.

Lemars Western Union College Southern Normal Vicory

Homecoming at Coe College Starts Thursday

Coe College announces a four day homecoming program beginning Thursday with events led by Dr. C Ward Macy chairing the faculty committee. William Whipple class of 1935 Cedar Rapids will deliver the homecoming chapel address Friday at 9:30 am in the T M Sinclair Memorial chapel.

Coe College C. Ward Macy William Whipple Cedar Rapids T. M. Sinclair B. D. Silliman Silliman Coe University of Iowa Harry M. Gage Whipple John Prasch Fort Madison Irene Bishop Marengo Carl Koehn Winnie Murray Melvin Carlson Moray L. Eby George W. Bryant Eby Loop Cornell Coe College Department of Music J. S. Bach Memorial Chapel

Tulane Beats Fordham 7 to 0 in New Orleans

Tulane defeated Fordham 7-0 as Fordham again yielded to a southern foe. Dom Principe fumbled to set up Tulane’s late first quarter score by Fred Gloden, with Bob Kellogg converting after a 1 yard plunge. Fordham’s defense stiffened after that to keep Tulane from adding more.

New Orleans Fordham Tulane Northern Alabama Polo Grounds Dom Principe Bob Jitterbug

Cornell prepares for Kohawks clash lineup shown

The photo sequence highlights Cornell’s new president John B. Magee with coach Dick Barker on the practice field. It features Vernon Elslager as a key Wing, and shows the Purple eleven with Wilson, McKean, Lyman, Larson, Anderson, Dahlberg, Paul, Fais, Watson, Tornquist, Taylor. Kohawks include Dunlop, Moore, Smith, Hass as the season’s focus.

Cornell John B. Magee Dick Barker Vernon Elslager Coe Magee Don Larson Don Anderson Ernest Dahlberg Jack Paul Oswill Fais Bill Watson Gene Tornquist Jim Taylor Kohawks Don Dunlop Harley Moore Bob Smith Art Hass

Forest Field and Stream Echoes on Open County Pheasants

The column urges Webster County to open its pheasant season to relieve hunting pressure from neighboring counties. It notes hunters from Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and other cities heading to Montana for big game, describes local pond conditions and bear on the horizon, and mentions licensing and regional hunting lore.

Webster Black Hawk Webster County Calhoun Pocahontas Humboldt Wright Cedar Rapids Des Moines Dee Strader Gail Storck Maines Kay Andersen Ingram Bixler Herb Stamate Flathead Range Montana Davenport Atlantic

Hunters to Visit Iowa for Falcon Partridge and Pheasant Season

The report outlines hunting seasons in 22 counties from Oct 14 to 23 for Hungarian partridge and Oct 14 to Nov 11 for pheasants, with a four-bird daily bag limit including one hen. Possession limits are double, and non-residents may possess 25 birds with coupons. Other counties run Oct 14 to 31.

Iowa

Upper Iowa Routs Buena Vista 14-6 in Homecoming clash

Upper Iowa toppled Buena Vista 14 to 6 before a large homecoming crowd after scoring in the first and second periods. Key plays included a 64 yard punt return setup and two Alderson to Harkins and Spatcher completions. Buena Vista lost Captain Chamberlain to a roughness penalty and Beaver Max Jacques was ejected for 80 yard roughing.

Storm Lake Upper Iowa Buena Vista Bob Dinges Peacocks Alderson Harkins Spatcher Grant Beaver Kamm Captain Chamberlain Max Jacques Beavers

Dubuque U. Edges Iowa Wesleyan With Clutch Late Passes

In Dubuque Iowa the home team Dubuque U. used two late passes totaling 80 yards in the final minutes to set up a last period touchdown and beat Iowa Wesleyan 12 to 9 in an Iowa conference game.

Dubuque U Iowa Wesleyan Dubuque Iowa

Loras Defeats Central 14 to 7 in Iowa Conference

Loras college edged Central college 14 to 7 in Dubuque as quarterback Bob Cavanaugh scored on an 8 yard run late in the second period after a drive fueled by several completions. The win marked Loras second straight conference victory.

Dubuque Loras College Central College Iowa Loras Bob Cavanaugh

Last Minute Goal Beats Luther in Homecoming 3 0

St Olaf defeats Luther 3 to 0 at Nystad field as Olson kicks decisive field goal in final minute. Oles' defense halts Luther threats after midgame exchanges. key plays include interceptions by Ingvoldstad and a fourth quarter stand before the late score.

Luther St. Olaf Decorah Olson

Marquette Wins On Free Field Goal

Marquette University earned a 17 to 14 victory over Michigan State when a free field goal awarded after a penalty decided the game. With six minutes left in the fourth quarter, Robert Kemnitz kicked from State's 15 yard line after Marquette chose to attempt the play amid a tied score. The crowd totaled 12 000 as the Hilltoppers moved ahead.

East Lansing Mich Marquette University Michigan State College Milwaukee Spartans Bill Batchelor Spartan Marquette Wyman Davis Hilltoppers State Robert Kemnitz

Plummer Foe Thursday to Be Saunooke Again

A return bout headlines the Memorial Coliseum card with Lou Plummer of Baltimore facing Chief Osley Saunooke, the 330 pound Cherokee. Also on the bill are Jack Kennedy versus Hans Schnabel in the semi final and Boston gymman Gentleman Joe Corbett meeting Bill Sledge in the opening match.

Plummer Lou Plummer Baltimore, Md Osley Saunooke Memorial Coliseum Saunooke Jack Kennedy Louisiana Hans Schnabel Schnabel Fritz Schnabel Kennedy Hans Boston Joe Corbett Bill Sledge Waco Tex Corbett

Walford All Stars to Meet M and J League All Stars

The Walford baseball team will host the M and J league All Stars from Cedar Rapids Sunday at 2 30. Walford has won 12 of 14 this season and lost to the same outfit by forfeit last Sunday in a tournament final at Norway with the score 1 1 at the stoppage.

the Gazette Walford All Stars Cedar Rapids Norway

Kansas State Holds Colorado 20 0 Despite Early Losses

In Manhattan Kansas State played with two stars sidelined in the opening minutes yet kept Colorado to minus 13 yards of offense. Don Crumbaker left early with an injury and Elmer Hackney suffered a severe knee sprain, roping the game’s early drama. Colorado suffered its third straight defeat as the Wildcats prevailed 20 to 0.

Manhattan Kan Kansas State Colorado University Rocky Mountain Don Crumbaker K-State Elmer Hackney Kanesas State Ray Thompson

Bell Reaches Table Tennis Finals at Y M C A

Jack Bell advances to the table tennis finals at the Y M C A venue after defeating his opponents. He will face the winner of James Lightner and Lowell Taylor while teaming with Lightner in the doubles against Taylor and Russell Knapp. League play begins Tuesday October 24 with eight teams entered.

Jack Bell James Lightner Lowell Taylor Bell Lightner Taylor Russell Knapp Marc Jonbert Knapp Investment Wilson's Inter-Ocean Monarch Foods

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