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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1939

Page

9

Monmouth and Coe Battle to 7-7 Tie in Football

In a scoreless first half both teams move the ball but fail to finish. Kinch and Cisler spark Coe with a late drive, then Wallen ties the game for Monmouth with a fourth quarter TD pass from Scapecchi, Nelson’s kick tying the final score at seven.

Monmouth Coe Johnson Sapp Kinch Moore Cisler Levis Shinn Verse Scapecchi Wallen Nelson Kauzlarich Leith Nelson LE Prasch Plunkettee Erste Gardner Lyle Nelson Ruaco ci Jen Gem Vnkbeee Martin Matteiatich Johnson Scapecchi Cis Ars Walt Kinch Roughton Elslager Farrar Dunlop McMaster Vancil Harrison Iowa Winters Grinnell

Huskers Clip Tough Cyclone Eleven 10 7

Nebraska defeats Iowa State 10 to 7 in a tight Big Six football clash. The Cyclones rally late but come up short as sophomore Bob Seaburg scores for Nebraska and Merle Osborne adds the extra point. Substantial late drive threat from Iowa State fizzles at the goal line.

Huskers Ames Iowa State Cyclones Nebraska Cornhuskers Bob Seaburg Osborne Minnesota

Hawk Star Is Model Student Ideal Player

Nile Kinnick, the Cornbelt Comet, leads the University of Iowa football team back from the cellar to respect in Midwest football. He excels in both the field and classroom, embodying the model student and ideal player described by G. K. Hodenfield.

Hawk Star Iowa City Nile Kinnick University of Iowa

Maize Sensation Scores All Michigan Points

Tom Harmon powered Michigan to a 27 to 7 victory over Iowa scoring every Wolverine point. The performance drew national praise and marked a standout showing by Harmon and the strong Michigan backfield.

MAIZE Michigan

Iowa Falls to Michigan in Scoring Duel

In the first period Nile Kinnick connected to Buzz Dean for a TD from the Iowa 29 to the Michigan 40 as Dean raced in, then Tom Harmon scored from one yard after a long pass to Frutig. A first quarter fumble by Kinnick, a second quarter fumble by Dean, and a blocked punt helped Michigan gain a seven point swing.

Douglas Graves Harry Hopp Bob Kirkpatrick Cyclones Iowa State Merle Osborne John Bowers Cornhuskers Nile Kinnick Iowa Buzz Dean Michigan Dean Tom Harmon Frutig Harmon Lady Luck

Grinnell Prevails Over Simpson 7-0 in Narrow Victory

Grinnell Pioneers shut out Simpson 7 to 0 despite being outmatched. Walters scored on a 10 yard possession after a fourth period fumble by Jessen, with Grinnell holding early drives and key stops by both teams in a low scoring affair.

Grinnell Simpson Grinnell Pioneers Jessen Redmen Walters Pioneers OOMMD Ceoena Bae- Tannatt Biseews Martin Randall Oreeek Whitney Weigand Pumcocrorsce Hans Bones Davis Carmody Jessen Patterson Berlin Keepan Dougherty Barker Badgley Jones Wee Iplaceck

College Football Scores Big Ten and Across Regions

Football results recap shows Michigan 27 Iowa 7 Purdue 13 Minnesota 13 Ohio State 13 Northwestern 0 Indiana 44 Wisconsin 0 Harvard 61 Chicago 0 California 26 Illinois 6 East Coast scores include Penn Yale 6 0 Dartmouth Navy 0 Cornell 20 Princeton 7 Penn State 49 Lehigh 7 South region results list North Carolina 14 New York U 7 Tulane 7 Fordham Holy Cross 13 Georgia Tech 35 Oklahoma 24 Texas 12 Vanderbilt 13 Auburn 7 Mississippi State 0 Tennessee 28 Chattanooga 0 Furman 7 Alabama 24 Mercer 9 Texas A&M 33 Villanova 7. West shows Oregon 6 California 6 Stanford 14 UC L A 14. Colorado State 0. Colorado ?

Michigan Iowa Purdue Minnesota Ohio State Northwestern Indiana Wisconsin Harvard Chicago California Illinois Iowa Wesleyan Loras Central Lawrence Carlton Penn Yale Dartmouth Navy Cornell Princeton Pitt Duke Army Columbia Colgate Brown Syracuse Georgetown Penn State Lehigh Temple Texas Christian North Carolina New York U Tulane Fordham Holy Cross Jore Georgia Tech Howard Oklahoma Texas Baylor Arkansas Vv. M. I Vanderbilt Auburn Miss. State Tennessee Chattanooga Furman Citadel Alabama Mercer Texas Aggies Villanova Alabama A. M Dillard

Purdue Caps Rally to Tie Minnesota on Byelene 45 Yard Run

Purdue and Minnesota played a tight game with a late Byelene 45 yard touchdown run tying the contest at 13 with Fred Montague’s extra point. Minnesota had led early in the second half on a George Franck 52 yard TD rush as Purdue’s famed backfield stalled for 55 minutes.

Purdue Minnesota Byelene Mike Byelene Fred Montague Boilermakers Golden Gophers George Franck Black and Gold Hennis Bjorcklund

Syracuse and Georgetown Battle to 13 13 Tie

SYRACUSE N Y AP Unbeaten Georgetown had its perfect record marred by a courageous Syracuse eleven that battled it on even terms throughout a stormy day and wound up with a 13 to 13 tie.

Syracuse N. Y Georgetown

Ties Mark Grid Games In Nation

Unusually close Saturday NFL college football results produced seven ties and several games decided by seven points or fewer. With Notre Dame the exception, remaining opponents for Iowa faced a tied or defeated slate for the season.

Notre Dame Iowa

Ohio State Grinds Out 13-0 Victory Over Northwestern

Ohio State defeated Northwestern 13 to 0 in the opening Big Ten game as Don Scott and Jim Strausbaugh powered a third quarter rally. Scott plunged for the first score and Langhurst added a second. Northwestern fumbled and Ohio State recovered on several key plays.

Ohio State Northwestern Columbus Don Scott Jim Strausbaugh Scott Jim Langhurst

Passing Onslaught Sends Creighton Past Drake 7-0

In Omaha Creighton defeats Drake 7 0 in a Missouri Valley Conference game before 12000 fans. Johnny Knolla, limited by ailment, connected on two passes including a 30 yard strike to Fleming and a 12 yard completion to Fleming. Truscott plunged in twice and Krejci kicked the extra point.

Omaha Neb Creighton Drake Johnny Knolla Fleming Truscott Krejci

Indiana Defeats Wisconsin 14-0 in Big Ten Clash

Indiana capitalized on Wisconsin errors to score in the first and fourth quarters and upset the Badgers 14 to 0 before 19 000 fans in Madison Harold Hursh threw a TD to Eddie Herbert with Herbert adding the conversion Cleo Maddox then sprinted 80 yards for Indiana's second score as Herbert again converted. The win marked Indiana's second victory over Wisconsin.

Madison Wis Indiana Wisconsin Badgers Badger Harold Hursh Eddie Herbert Herbert Cleo Maddox

Harvard Routs Chicago 61 to 0 on Stagg Field

Harvard overwhelmed the University of Chicago 61 to 0 at Stagg Field before 7 500 spectators. The Maroons, unused to Big Ten losses, endured a humiliating defeat as Harvard’s power dominated all game.

Chicago Harvard University of Chicago Stagg Field Maroons

Harmo Sparks Michigan Tussle With Quick Return

Second period Harmo cut back over his left guard from the two yard line after a pass to Evashevski moved the ball from the 15 to the 4. Harmon then circled right end from the eight and had a 29 yard run around left. In the third period Harmo intercepted at Michigan 10 and sprinted 90 yards for a score.

Gophers van Every Smith Purdue Boilermakers Minnesota Harmo Evashevski Harmon Michigan

Iowa-Michigan clash opens offer of Big Ten pennant chase

Notes from the Big Ten box recount a Detroit game day in Chicago with Iowa and Michigan in a run up to a pennant, highlighting Harmon’s dominance, Kinnick’s leadership, and fast-paced plays. Debates over blocks, fumbles, and key passes show a fierce football battle.

Ann Arbor Hawkeyes Chicago Bear Cardinal Eddie Anderson Iowa Kinnick Michigan Harmon Frank Carideo Couppee Tollefson Prasse

Harmons Big Day Leads Michigan Past Iowa

Ann Arbor Michigan star Tom Harmon carried 18 times for 90 yards and scored two touchdowns in the 170 yard rushing total, adding a 46 yard pass total from two completions and a 90 yard return on an intercepted pass.

Ann Arbor Mich Tom Harmon Michigan Iowa Harmon

Iowa Falls To Michigan In Hard Fought Big Ten Clash

Iowa battles Michigan with fierce defense and a late long run by Harmon nearly tying the game. Kinnick struggles for space as Michigan’s formidable line and Crisler’s unit press the Hawkeyes, while depleted reserves leave Eddie Anderson’s squad on the ropes late.

Iowa Michigan Fritz Crisier Eddie Anderson Indiana

Kinnick Leads Iowa as Michigan Triumphs on Two Touchdowns

Iowa fans witness an early strike as Buzz Dean and Kinnick connect for a long score and a perfect dropkick. Michigan capitalizes on a fumble to claim two touchdowns in a high tempo game, aided by Savilla’s recovery and Harmon to Frutig on a scoring drive.

Wall Michigan Iowa Hawks

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