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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1936

Page

20

Duke Blue Devils Defeat Georgia Tech 19 to 6 in Durham

Duke University’s Duke Blue Devils defeated Georgia Tech 19 to 6 at UKE Stadium in Durham. Duke struck early with two rushing scores and a third via a Johnson reception, while stifling Tech’s offense in the final two quarters except for one long pass and TD.

Duke Blue Devils Georgia Tech Illini Simmons UKE Durham N. C Blue Devils Duke University Tech Golden Tornado Wuke Doys Duke Lawrence Hays Dick Taliaferro Eric Tipton Wallace Wade Hackney Parker Johnson Alexander Marion Konemann Sims Appleby

Minnesota Dominates Michigan 26–0 in Big U Game

Minnesota overwhelms Michigan 26 to 0 as the Gophers control the line and rushing attack. Buhler scores twice, Whitman Rork adds big runs, and a long Moore return seals the win. Michigan’s offense stalls, several Wolverine players stand out, and Earl Luby injury updates after a heavy Gopher rush.

Patanelli Gopher Michigan Alf Gophers Whitman Rork Oval Buhler Matheny Harvey Ring Cooper Tichie Moore Minnesota George Faust Sweet Invaders Aram Spadaccini Wilkinson Earl Luby Wolverine Bill Matheny Seodenemil Matheny Teuchaswnew

Tipton Gridders Throttle West Branch 25 to 0

Tipton rolled over West Branch 25 to 0 in a Friday afternoon show. The victory showcased Tipton’s offense and solid defense as they shut out the visitors.

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Southern Methodist Defeats Vanderbilt In Cotton Bowl

SMU opened with speed and led Vanderbilt 16 to 0 at the Cotton Bowl as the sophomore Mustangs dominated in Dallas. Ray Morrison's squad outgained the Commodores 249 to 147 with 12 first downs to Vanderbilt's four, while stars Bob Finley and Ken Goodson carried the attack for SMU.

Dallas Tex Southern Methodist Mustangs Vanderbilt Commodores Mustangs Vanderbilt Ray Morrison Matty Bell S.M.U Loparo Huggins Agee Plasman Yeoman Methodists Rattler Stidger Johnny Sprague Bill Sanders Dewell Commodore Sanders Methodist J. Sprague W. Sanders

Kentucky Wallops Washington and Lee by 39 to 7

Kentucky's Wildcats smothered Washington and Lee 39 to 7 in Lexington. After a Georgia Tech defeat, the Wildcats’ regulars returned in the fourth period and, led by Cameron Davis, added two more touchdowns as Washington and Lee scored earlier with the scrubs.

Lexington Kentucky Wildcats Georgia Tech Generals Washington and Lee Wildcat Cameron Davis

Auburn Beats Detroit 6 0 on Fumble in Intersectional Clash

Auburn defeats University of Detroit 6 to 0 in a wintry intersectional game. The only score came in the fourth quarter after a Detroit fumble. Hitchcock connected with Smith for the touchdown as Fenton’s extra point failed. Auburn relied on strong line play to blunt Detroit’s aerial attack.

Detroit Auburn University of Detroit Hitchcock Smith Fenton

Marquette High School Cage Schedule Listed

Marquette high school basketball schedule announced for the season with new opponents Waukon Waterville and Garnaville. Home and away dates include Ha Ferry Harpers Ferry Farmersburg McGregor Monone Garnaville and Namieg with multiple January and February games.

Marquette High School Marquette Waukon Waterville Garnaville Namieg Monone McGregor Thers

Washington State Forces 0-0 Tie With USC Trojans

In a rain soaked Los AngelesColiseum game Washington State held USC to a scoreless draw. Trojan quarterback Davie Davis suffered a cracked rib early and left the game. Ed Goddard led the Cougars with strong defense while Washington State tackles Bell and Scheyer dominated the line.

Trojans Davie Davis Davis Ed Goddard Washington State Stanford Ambrose Schindler Trojan Nick Cougars Goddard Bell Scheyer Illinois

Washington Beats Oregon State 19 to 7 in Seattle

Washington edges Oregon State 19 to 7 as Byron Haines stars with a hip-swinging run to the winning touchdown. Jimmy Phelan’s delivery breaks a 7-7 tie in the third period and Haines adds a pivotal punt return and ball carrying to seal the win amid Rose Bowl fever.

Seattle Wash Byron Haines Washington Huskies Jimmy Phelan Haines Oregon State

Postville blank Calmar 27 to 0 on Friday

Postville defeated Calmar 27 to 0 on Friday. Schroeder scored two touchdowns while Masonhall and Sebastian added one each. Sebastian kicked the extra points. Calmar suffered its first loss of the season.

Postville Calmar Schroeder Masonhall Sebastian

Illini May Be Tough with More Drive in Front

The column notes Illinois lacks fullback power and lighter linemen but could become formidable with greater brawn and ball handling. It suggests Duke may play in the Rose Bowl and Minnesota could be upset by Northwestern on October 31, while Purdue in Boilers may challenge the Norsemen next Saturday.

Pepper Hash Iowa City Bush Lamb Ozzie Simmons Iowa Illinois Illini Duke Blue Devils Northwestern Minnesota Cats Purdue

Multiple College Football Scores Across Schools Nationwide

A compiled list shows scores including Cornell 20 over Syracuse 7, Fordham 20 over Waynesburg 6, Lehigh 75 over State 6, Columbia 38 over V M I 0, Georgetown 19 over Bucknell 0, and many others across divisions. The roundup lists teams such as Bates, Amherst, Middlebury, Rutgers, Northeastern, Tufts, Maryland, Villanova, and more with varying results and point totals.

Cornell Syracuse Fordham Waynesburg Lehigh Ye State Columbia Georgetown Bucknell Sore Lowell Textile Cc. N. Y Scapehannel Catholic U We A Bowdoin Williams Mass. State Rhode Island Lafayette Dickinson Union Vermont Amherst Rochester Middlebury Rensselaer Bates Arnold Springfield Rutgers Northeastern St. Lawrence Fr. and Marsh Ursinus West Va W. Va Geneva Davis Elkins Tufts Colby Maryland Virginia Penn Mill Westchester Boston Worcester St. Joseph Delaware &. Wm. and Mary Guilford Muhlenberg Gettysburg Drexel Lebanon Valley of E. Stroudsburg Trenton Norwich Coast Guard Eseta Concord Morris Harvey Clarkson Upsala Hampton Bluefield Bethany Kenyon

Monk Meyer Leads Army to 32 0 Victory Over Harvard

Army crushed Harvard 32 to 0 in Cambridge as Monk Meyer starred, delivering a dominant performance despite gale and rain. The Cadets used 38 of 39 uniforms as the Crimson were overwhelmed, marking one of the widest Army wins in the series since 1895.

Monk Meyer Army Harvard Cambridge Mass Crimson

Luther Norsemen Rout Simpson 34 to 0 on Homecoming

Luther Norsemen dominated Simpson College 34 to 0 before about 4,000 fans in Decorah. Co captain Merlin Elie led with 2 touchdowns, Grangaard and Forde connected on key plays, and a Fox interception returned for a score showcased the strong Luther defense and backfield.

Decorah Luther Norsemen Simpson College Luther Redmen Merlin Elie Fox Simpson Norsemen Elie Grangaard Forde Hanson Leslie Skale Hougard Entzminger

Wilton Junction Gridders Beat Muscatine in Homecoming Tilt

Wilton Junction high school football team wins their fourth game, defeating Muscatine B team 19 to 13 in the homecoming tilt. Freeland sprinted 65 yards for a score set the lead in the late moments.

Wilton Junction High Gridders Muscatine Wilton Junction Freeland

California Upset by USC Bruins 17 to 6 in Berkeley

In Berkeley California State suffered a 17 to 6 upset as USC Bruins outplayed the heavily favored Golden Bears. Hal Hirshon and Bob Schroeder connected on two scoring passes, Billy Bob Williams kicked a 25 yard field goal, and Young Spaulding earlier sparked the Bruins with an interception.

Berkeley Calif Bruins Golden Bears California Bears Billy Bob Williams Hal Hirshon Bob Schroeder Bill” Spaulding Young Bill Hirshon Young Spaulding Bruin Dave Anderson Funk Chapman Floyd Blower

Purdue wallops Chicago to stay undefeated in Big Nine race

Purdue defeated Chicago 35 to 7 at Stagg Field before 15 000 fans. Cecil Isbell and John Drake sparked a powerful offense, with Isbell scoring and passing to aid five Purdue touchdowns. Yale rallied to beat Navy 12 to 7 in Baltimore after a late kickoff fumble set up a Kelley score.

Hicago Purdue Chicago Staggfield Boilermakers Maroons Cecil Isbell Houston Texas John Drake Isbell Baltimore Larry Kelley Yale Eli’s Navy Midshipmen Municipal Kelley Eli Bill Ingram Schmidt

Fairfield Trojans blank Washington Demons in Little Six clash

Fairfield high school Trojans defeated Washington high school Demons 13 to 0 in a Little Six conference game. Washington outgained 2 to 1, with Fairfield controlling the action through passes and end runs. Dale Carstensen, sidelined by a back injury, struggled with renewed drives and punting.

Gazette Washington Fairfield High School Trojans Washington High School Demons Trojans Dale Carstensen Demons

Oregon Ducks Triumph Over Idaho Vandals 13 to 0

In Portland Oregon the Oregon Ducks defeated the Idaho Vandals 13 to 0. Bob Brad dock broke the scoring with a 60 yard run in the fourth quarter after a long drive. Willard and Nicholson added key plays as Oregon secured the victory on Idaho’s 19 yard line and extra point.

Portland Ore Oregon Ducks Idaho Invaders Bob Braddock Willard Nicholson

Sooners Win Over Kansas U 14-0 in Lawrence

Oklahoma blanked Kansas 14-0 as William Conk right intercepted a Jayhawker pass for a 35 yard score and Webber Merrill added a 39 yard run. Anderson added the extra point as coach Biff Jones used reserves and starters to convert several breaks in the game.

Lawrence Kan Oklahoma Kansas Sooners William Conkright Breeden Webber Merrill Anderson Max Replogle Sooner Biff Jones

Vinton Reserves Fall to Waterloo West Sophomores

Vinton high school A squad reserves were shut out 6 to 0 by Waterloo West sophomores on a local lighted field Friday night. Coach Cameron used several players who had not yet played this year. The A squad had no game this week while preparing for Marion on Oct. 23 at home.

Gazette Vinton Vinton High School Waterloo West High Cameron Marion

Keystone Basketball Practice Underway With 30 Boys

Keystone basketball opened practices last week with thirty players including two holdovers D Feuerbach and H Miller. Lost to graduation were Harder Emmel Franzenburg Bockholt and Davis. Returning hopefuls include Balhorn Torgler Popp Harder Barron Wilde Brauer Harty Niebes Schneider. Coach James Dardis cautions prospects for a winning season are not bright.

The Gazette Keystone D. Feuerbach H. Miller A. Kroyman Harder Emmel Franzenburg Bockholt Davis D. Balhorn D. Torgler D. Popp R. Harder H. Barron

Texas A and M Routs Jinx To Win From TCU

Texas A and M defeated Texas Christian 17 to 1 in College Station. Dick Todd scored two touchdowns and 50 to 76 yard runs sparked the Aggies while a stingy defense intercepted six passes and held TCU to minimal yardage. Sam Baugh connected on 16 of 30 passes for 160 yards.

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Victor Gun Club Turkey Shoot Set for Oct 25 at Victor

The Victor Gun Club announces its 1936 turkey shoot will occur Sunday October 25 at noon at the Victor club due to wind damage at Berle park. Maple Creek turkeys used, every shooter gets a turkey, high guns receive an extra award, with dinner and refreshments on the grounds. Next year the event returns to the Foster farm once repairs are finished.

The Gazette Victor Victor Gun Clu Berle Park

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