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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1948

Page

14

Victory Sweet to Purdue After 3 Straight Lickings

Iowa City correspondent reports Purdue’s 21 9 win over Iowa ends a rough three week stretch. Coach Stu Holcomb hails mental recovery and notes Dick Woodard’s limited play while praising Iowa’s defensive toughness. Razor incident and upcoming Illinois game are mentioned.

Purdue Iowa City Stu Holcomb Boilermaker Iowa

Get Next One Iowa Players Cry Get Next One

Iowa suffers Purdue loss as players vow to rebound. Coach Anderson consoles Earl Banks and points to Notre Dame next week. Guards and tackles reflect on missed chances, fumbles, and injuries but express resolve to fight on. local Cedar Rapids players praise performance and look toward the following game.

Iowa City Iowa Purdue Eddie Anderson Earl Banks Earl Notre Dame Louis Ginsberg Grothus Longley Ralph Doran Cedar Rapids Kenneth Gorgal

Tutor Races 72 Upsets Western Michigan 13 6

Cedar Falls AP Iowa Tedders upset Western Michigan 13 6 on a 72 yard touchdown dash by Bud Fisher a second string halfback. Fisher swept right end on a hidden ball play late in the third to break a 6 6 tie. The Teachers scored late in the first half after Bobby Lee recovered a fumble on the Michigan 36 a 24 yard pass Dev an to Lee and an end run set up a one foot line carry by Devan. Western Michigan tied early in the second half as Gratton went around end on the first play.

Cedar Falls Iowa Tedders Western Michigan Bud Fisher Fisher Bobby Lee Michigan Paul Devan Lee Devan Whiteneck Leslie Gratton

Texas Stops Arkansas 14-6 in Southwest action

Texas Longhorns overcome Arkansas Razorbacks 14 to 6 before 46,000 at Austin. Randall Clay produced two rushing scores for Texas, and Perry Samuels added a late clinching TD after a decisive 37-yard drive that included a punt mishap by Arkansas. Clyde Scott sparked Arkansas briefly but failed on an extra point.

Austin Texas INS Texas Longhorns Arkansas Razorbacks Longhorns Perry Samuels Clay Arkansas Joop Randall Clay Clyde Scott James Reicher Samuels Parker

Grid results roll up college football scores across conferences

A dense recap shows Purdue, Notre Dame, Michigan, and Ohio State posting big wins while many smaller programs, from North Central and Central to Iowa and Nebraska, mix in scattered results. Notable margins include Notre Dame 44 Nebraska 13 and Purdue 20 Iowa 6, with a wide spread of outcomes across Midwest and Western conferences.

Iowa State Colorado Notre Dame Nebraska Oklahoma Kansas State Missouri Navy North Carolina North Carolina S Fisk Lemoyne Alcorn A Mississippi Industrial College Louisville Municipal Philander Smith Potomac State A Tlwasaes Randolph-M Cathelie Tulane Ie St. Au Aailie Tyelleville Vanderbiltucky Hampton Fant Tuskesee Alabama A. & M Lane Ft. Valley State North Carolina Celie Furman Albany State Kiattin Davidson Citadel William and Mary V. P Georgetown Tulsa Valley State Ft. Belveir Bernard Livingsten Techre Florias Reilins Bethune Deckman Fla. Normal Kentucky Emory-Reply Shaw N. Caroline Erekine Flersai Eastern Ren) St Maryville Milligan Stetsen Wate Forest Duauense

Babe Zaharias Loses Texas Open Final 10 and 9

In Fort Worth Texas, Mildred Babe Zaharias of Denver fell to Polly Riley of Fort Worth in the Women's Texas Open final by 10 and 9, the most crushing defeat of her career and ruins a fourth Texas crown bid.

Fort Worth Tex Ins Mildred “Babe” Zaharias Denver Colo Polly Riley Forth Worth Texas

Chadron Teachers Triumph Over Peru in Homecoming Game

Wally Calvert scored two second quarter touchdowns to lift Chadron Teachers to a 13-6 victory over Peru Teachers before about 2000 fans at Chadron in a homecoming clash.

Chadron Neb Wally Calvert Chadron Teachers Peru Teachers

Penn Scores Late Nips Lions 2014

In New York Pennsylvanias undefeated football team edged Columbia 20 to 14 on a final sequence. Chet Bednarik recovered a blocked kick for a 14 13 lead and Frank Bagwell then threw a TD pass to Bob Sponangle after a key pass interference and a clipping penalty.

Penn Nips Lions New York INS Pennsylvania Isnatch Columbia Chet Bednarik Rassides Frank Bagwell Bob Sponangle

Purdue Tops Iowa 26 13 After Late Kickoff Misplay

Purdue secured a 26 to 13 victory over Iowa as Headington’s kick failed wide and a late Iowa attempt to recover the ball met with Purdue coverage by O Rielly. The scoring featured touchdowns by Adams Szulborst DeMass Doran and Naber with Trbovich converting two PATs. Officials included Mike Layden and Roy Knisellnschild in a crowded game day roster.

Iowa Purdue Man O'Rielly Boilermakers E—Guzowski Phillips Dittmer Hoff McKenzie T—Kay Winslow McDonnell G—H Banks Grothus Cozad Perrin Ginsberg Carlson C—Laster R. Woodard Meyer Snyder Qb—Dimerco Drahn HB Haliburton Faske Doran Naber Fryant Tedore FE Headington Paulsen Nordman E—Sebastian Agney Town Adams Szulborst DeMass Trbovich Headington i Mike Layden Notre Dampire Ernest Vick Michigan Fieldere Nick Beam Western Michiach Roy Kninschild Chi

Iowa State and Colorado clash highlights in rugged grid action

The report details a college football game fragment where Iowa State, aided by Don Hagin, advances to the 25 yard line and Colorado replies with a score on a laterally set play to Malcolm Miller that is nullified for illegal hands. scoring notes include Pudlik and Brenneman kicking after touchdowns, with players listed across both squads.

Iowa State Don Hagin Colorado Harry Narcisian Malcolm Miller Buffalos

Upper Iowa Tops Buena Vista 20-0 in Iowa Conference clash

Upper Iowa University remained undefeated in the Iowa conference by defeating Buena Vista College 20 to 0. Dale Kelly and C Kelly scored for the Peacocks as Hall and Carson added the extra points. The Beavers showed early drive but could not finish, while Upper Iowa's defense held through the final period.

Fayette Upper Iowa University Iowa Buena Vista College Peacocks Beavers Don Castle Bernier Saggan Peacock Dale Kelly Upper Iowa Buena Vista e—Selkens Hutzel Christianson Mc- T W Oectiy Parringer F Rixon Stark- Starkweather G—Johnson Bearulett Delozier Dil C—Mur B—D Realiy USS Co T—Pitham Rath Theo Barson Lashier Madson Johnson Cosehint Tring James Susan Peters Castle Walladsen Auchion Ecker Fplon Malone McKins C. Kelly Hall Carson Oneralg J. M. Rogers McGusky, Whitford

Peacocks Stop Buena Vista in 20-0 Victory

Ver pass on his own 41 yard line raced to the Beaver 10 before Dale Kelly carried to the one foot line and Hall scored. Carson missed the conversion as Buena Vista opened with a kickoff. Andy Tompus intercepted on the Buena Vista 31 and returned to the eight. Dale Kelly then carried to the four and Hall finished from there, final 20-0.

Beaver C. Kelly Carson Bob Hall Peacock Bea Ver Dale Kelly Hall Peacocks Andy Tompus Buena Vista

Oregon Digs In 8-7 Win From Bears

Oregon edged USC 8-7 in a tense Multnomah Stadium clash as a fourth quarter stand against deceptive backs preserved a one point victory. Norman Van Brocklin’s 61 yard TD pass to Dick Wilkins fueled an early lead while a blocked punt and safety sealed the win amid a 33,000 crowd. Both teams finished evenly in first downs, with Oregon totaling 181 rushing yards and 256 passing yards to USC’s 141 and 212 respectively.

Oregon University of Southern California University of Oregon Norman van Brocklin Dick Wilkins Heaven Southerns USC

Colorado A. and M. nips Wyoming on blocked kick

A blocked kick in the final seconds gave Colorado A. & M. a 21-20 victory over the Wyoming Cowboys at Laramie. The dramatic finish preserved Colorado A. & M.’s upset bid and closed the game with a decisive defensive stand.

Colorado Ags Laramie Wyo Colorado A. & M Wyoming Cowboys

Spartans crush Arizona 61-7 on Homecoming day

Michigan State overwhelmed Arizona 61-7 before 36 616 fans as coach Clarence Munn played all five bench players. Lynn Chandnois and George Guerre led the scoring with a 50 yard scamper and 14 yard run while Leroy Crane added a 65 yard sprint. State raced to a 27-0 halftime lead and controlled the game, piling up 418 rushing yards to 80 for Arizona and 17 first downs to 12. The scrubs scored five touchdowns as Arizona folded late.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State Arizona Spartan Clarence “Biggie’ Munn Wildcats State Penn State Spartans Lynn Chandnois George Guerre Chandnois LeRoy Crane Crane Scrubs

Purdue Harriers Edge Hawkeyes In Cross Country Meet

Purdue defeated Iowa 34 to 21 in Iowa City as Lewis Blanchard and Robert Rodibaugh tied for first. Keith Brown led Iowa with a fourth place showing, while Dick McClanahan and Jack Copeland finished fifth and sixth for the Hawkeyes. Winning time was 1 27.8.

Iowa City Lewis Blanchard Robert Rodibaugh Purdue Iowa Keith Brown Dick McClanahan Jack Copeland Blanchard Rodibaugh Don Hurlburt Brown McGlanahan

Vanderbilt Routs Kentucky In Rainy SEC Clash

Vanderbilt hammered Kentucky's line 26-7 in a Southeastern Conference game before 25,500 rain-soaked fans in Lexington. The Commodores dominated on offense and defense to secure the road victory over the Wildcats.

Lexington Vanderbilt Kentucky

Wilson Ramblers defeat Clinton in Valley clash 12-0

Wilson Ramblers blank Clinton 12 to 0 in a Mississippi Valley conference game. Wilson surged with a late first-half touchdown by Ed Hanzlik and a second-period pass setup by Lloyd Oliver to Bernie Berger. Clinton suffered injuries and consecutive losses, with standout Dick Cilek and Bob Louvar among the few bright spots.

the Gazette Clinton Wilson Ramblers River Kings Max Lynn Lloyd Oliver Bernie Berger Hans Andresen Wilson Dick Cilek Rambler Bob Louvar

California Rips Oregon St. 42 0 Eyes Rose Bowl

California rolled to a 42-0 victory over Oregon State Beavers in its Pacific Coast Conference opener. Star back Jackie Jensen contributed a 44 yard touchdown pass and showcased elite open field running as a leading All America candidate.

California Oregon St Berkeley Calif INS Oregon State Beavers Bears Jackie Jensen

Rider Franklin Sophi Tie in 6 6 Sophomore Grid

Roosevelt and Franklin battled to a 6 6 tie as Rider drives produced a 7 yard TD pass from Paul Ferguson to Wayne Murdoch in the second period. A fumble at the Franklin two and a 50 yard pass from Murdoch to Huber near the end kept the game tense. Wilson's sophs beat McKinley 13 6.

Roosevelt Franklin Paul Ferguson Wayne Murdoch Bolts Fergeson Murdoch Huber Wilson Sophs McKinley

Huskers Fall 44 13 as Notre Dame Routs Nebraska

Notre Dame beat Nebraska 44 to 13 in Lincoln before 37 400 fans. Emil Sitko scored twice and led a powerful Irish attack that overwhelmed the Nebraska defense. Cletus Fischer also scored twice for the Cornhuskers but Notre Dame’s lines and running game dominated.

Frank Leahy Nebraska Emil Sitko Cletus Fischer Frotsy Clark Sitko Notre Dame Nebraka

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