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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1955

Page

5

UCLA Holds Off Stanford 21-13 in Palo Alto

UCLA built an early lead with a rapid scoring drive sequence then held off a late Stanford comeback. John Brodie and Jeri McMillin sparked Stanford’s surge after halftime, while Sam Brown directed UCLA with two touchdown drives and Doug Bradley added a key score. Brown kicked all UCLA points.

Brown Doug Bradley Bob Davenport Bruin John Smith Bradley Bruce Ballard UCLA Guir Tere Stanford Davenport Smith Ballard Xp—S. Brown D—Tarr McMillin Xp— Raftery

Hoosiers Win 14-7 Over Villanova in Interconference Game

Indiana tailback Milt Campbell and fullback John Bartkiewicz powered a 14-7 victory that ended a four game skid for the Hoosiers before about 25,000 fans. Gene Cichowski scored the first TD on a one yard plunge, Campbell added a second from eight after a turnover, while Villanova fumbled three times and threw four interceptions and never scored after the opening period.

Bloomington Ind Indiana Hoosiers Milt Campbell John Bartkiewicz Villanova Wildcats Gene Cichowski Bob Skorowski John Lammers Campbell Tommy Hall Philadelphia Vinova India Cichowski Bauer Iowa Lady Luck Wiegmann Purdue Don Bowen Earl Smith Smith Whitmer

Iowa Beats Purdue In Narrow Late Comeback Thriller

Iowa overcomes two missed Purdue extra points and a rough late finish to beat the Boilers 20 to 13. Key plays include Reichow to Gibbons long passes, Barnes’ run and tackle, and a fourth quarter Purdue drive halted by Iowa’s defense and a fumble recovery, with Dawson connecting on multiple passes and nine receivers involved.

Reichow Barnes Jerry Iowa Purdue Dawson Freeman Towa Len Dawson Bill Jennings Gibbons Don Luchy Frank Bloomquist Whitmer

Trailing 6-0 Coe Freshmen Rally to 18-6 Victory

Coe College freshmen exploded for three third quarter touchdowns to beat Grinnell 18-6 after Grinnell led 6-0 at halftime. Jerry Stonebarger connected on a 47 yard pass to Bob Klien, then scored on a 2 yard sneak. Stonebarger added a 15 yard run after a Grinnell fumble. Gordon Stoddard returned an interception 40 yards to the Grinnell five, and Jermier punched in from three. The Kohawks next face Cornell.

Hawks Jerry Reichow Roger Wiegmann Iowa Reichow Purdue Fleet Whitmer Victory Erich Barnes Barnes Eddie Vincent Coe Grinnell Don Burkkett Kohawks Jerry Stonebarger Bob Klien Stonebarger Kohawk Gordon Stoddard Jermier Tama George Buffallo Tom Michelletto Cornell

Pitt Pounds Huskers 21 7 In Slippery Field Victory

Pittsburgh Panthers over Nebraska Cornhuskers 21 to 7 as Pitt uses heavier line, power thrusts to control the game on a slick field. Nebraska struggles in second half while Pitt builds lead with strong rushing and line play.

Don Luchy Purdue Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Panthers

Dundee Junior Guard Draws College Scout Attention

Dundee community high school junior guard Herbie Diedrich attracts college coaches noting a record setting size. He wears a size 62 jersey and size 56 pants and weighs 335 pounds at five foot eight, according to St Louis manufacturers.

Dundee, II INS Dundee Community Herbie Diedrich St. Louis Diedrich

Purdue Iowa football clash ends in 20 20 stalemate

Iowa and Purdue battled to a 20-20 tie as a late Dawson kick tied the game. Key players included Murakowski and Whitmer for Purdue and Ploen and Reichow for Iowa with multiple lead changes and a fourth quarter rally. The game featured passing, runs, fumbles, and defensive stands, ending without a winner.

Tech Gets 14 12 Shock From Auburn

ATLANTA AP A magnifi cent band of Auburn Plainsmen led by Howell Tubbs and Jimmy Phillips upset unbeaten Georgia Tech 14 12 Saturday to end a 14 year famine. The victory put the Tigers into the lead in the SEC standings. Tubbs' passes covered 71 of 80 yards before his sneak for the go ahead score in the final quarter.

Atlanta Auburn Plainsmen Howell Tubbs Jimmy Phillips Georgia Tech Tubbs

Roosevelt and Franklin Sophs Cup City Wins

Roosevelt sophomores beat Wilson 18-6 as Don Lewis opened with a 65 yard punt return. Gary Bean, Parsons, Covington, and Thomas key plays boosted the Riders to an 18-6 halftime lead, then Popelka sealed Wilson’s TD. Franklin sophomores topped McKinley 13-6 led by Peterson and Arnell with Zody catching a late TD pass from Turner.

Roosevelt Wilson Hayesfield Don Lewis Gary Bean Gary Parsons Franklin McKinley John Peterson Desn Peterson Phil Arnell Butch Turner Lyle Zody Bears eKinley Cranklin J. Peterson Arnell McKinier Zody

Braves Buy Infielder From Big State Club

Milwaukee Braves announced the purchase of Edwin Charles, a 20 year old second baseman from their Corpus Christi farm club in the Big State league. Charles led the league with 133 runs and 301 total bases last season and will report to Bradenton spring training.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Edwin Charles Corpus Christi Texas Charles Braves Bradenton Fla

Colorado Ground Games Edge K State 34 13 in Big Seven

Unbeaten Colorado rode a relentless ground game in a 34-13 victory over Kansas State. Injured Halfback Homer Jenkins contributed 41 yards on four carries and a four yard TD, while Emerson Wilson and others broke loose for multiple scores as the Buffs improved to 6-0 in conference play.

Manhattan Kan Colorado Homer Jenkins Emerson Wilson Kansas State Jenkins Buff

Illini Daze Gophers 21 13 In Champaign

Illinois tops Minnesota 21-13 for its first Big Ten win as Abe Woodson and Harry Jefferson score for the Illini. Minnesota drives threaten in the third, but key fumbles and a late 58 yard drive seal the victory for Illinois at home.

United Press Champaign Ill Abe Woodson Harry Jefferson Minnesota Illinois Gophers Woodson Jefferson Gopher Uwlins Hiles Stout

Gazette Classified Ads and Notices

Classified page shows want ads with rates and word counts for small ads, local notices, lost items, personals and services. Entries include lost watches and purses, a large cat, a snow suit, and various services from rental gear to tailoring, dancing, and repair. Names such as Reed Newman and Louise Powers appear with addresses and contact hints amid community notices and ads from local businesses.

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