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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1939
Page
51
Coe and Monmouth fought to a 7 7 tie after a scoreless first half. Cisler connected with Kinch for Monmouth’s late score, while Kinch and Cisler drove Coe before Kauzlarich intercepted a pass and sent the punt that set up Monmouth’s equalizer.
Nile Kinnick at the University of Iowa shines as both a standout football player and diligent student. The profile highlights his rise from conference cellar depths to respect in Midwest football, noting his thorough work on and off the field.
Michigan overwhelms Iowa 27 to 7 as Tom Harmon scores every touchdown and leads a dominating performance praised as one of the era’s great backfield showings. Kinnick fumbles aid Michigan while Harmon turns passer, rusher, and kicker in a clear Wolverines win.
Grinnell Pioneers edged Simpson 7 to 0 despite being outmatched and outgained. Walters scored the decisive touchdown on a fourth quarter drive after Jessen fumbled, with Grinnell failing to convert other chances and Simpson threatening early in the game.
Nebraska outlasted Iowa State 10 to 7 as the Cornhuskers held firm in the fourth quarter. Sophomore Bob Seaburg scored on a drive and Merle Osborne added the extra point, preserving the conference win amid late Cyclone pressure.
A sprawling list of football results across conferences and regions. Michigan, Purdue, Minnesota, Ohio State, Indiana, Wisconsin, Harvard, California, Illinois, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, and many others posted varied scores with numerous matchups and outcomes noted.
Purdue and Minnesota battled to 13 all as Mike Byelene broke free for a 45 yard TD and Fred Montague added the extra point. Minnesota had surged ahead early in the second half on a 52 yard TD by George Franck, with Purdue fumbling and misfortune shaping the tight game.
Syracuse fights Georgetown to a 13 all tie in Syracuse New York as both teams stay even through a stormy afternoon. Georgetown’s perfect season is halted by the resilient Orange who match every score.
Unusually close Saturday college football saw seven games end in ties and many decided by seven or fewer points. With Notre Dame as the notable exception, Iowa faces remaining opponents who were tied or defeated.
Ohio State grinds out a 13 to 0 victory over Northwestern in the Big Ten opener at Columbus. Don Scott and Jim Strausbaugh power the late scoring drive as Buckeyes shut down Northwestern soph Bill de Correvont.
In Omaha Creighton beats Drake 7 to 6 after a late fourth quarter drive. Johnny Knolla, sidelined by illness, fired two key passes to Fleming for 12 and 30 yards setting up Truscott’s run and Krejci extra point as the Jays prevail before 12,000 fans.
Indiana builds early lead after a Wisconsin fumble on the opening kickoff. Harold Hursh hits Eddie Herbert for a touchdown and Cleo Maddox adds a late 80 yard score as Indiana shuts out Wisconsin 14 0 before 19000 in Madison. Herbert adds both extra points.
Harvard overwhelmed the University of Chicago 61 to 0 at Stagg Field before 7,500 spectators. The win showcased Harvard's power as Chicago rarely contested, with multiple scorers including Gardella, Spreyer, Lee, and Kelly.
Iowa outgunned Michigan in a windy Chicago day, with Harmons scored and fumbled plays shaping the game. Dean and Harmon linked on multiple big plays as Michigan surged before sealing a dominant Big Ten pennant clinching victory.
Ann Arbor Michigan star Tom Harmon averaged over five yards per rush in Saturdays victory. He carried 18 times for 90 yards and added 90 more via a touchdown return on an interception. Harmon completed two of six passes for 46 yards as Michigan totaled 170 yards.
Harmon on a 10 yard run set up a dramatic 90 yard scoring drive as Jowa opened with a first quarter score. Town and Fritz Crisler's Michigan club fought hard but lacked reserves to keep pace with a dominant line. Kinnick showed grit yet struggled as passes rushed and tackles piled up. The Badgers? No, the Big Ten rivaling machine overwhelmed Iowa all afternoon.
In a rough, fumble prone game Michigan capitalized on Iowa miscues. Kinnick launched a long pass to Buzz Dean for a first score, then Harmon connected with Frutig for TD No. 2 after a Savilla fumble on Iowa’s 39. Kinnick’s fumble set up Michigan’s opening TD.
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