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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1940

Page

10

Kohawks and Purple Set for Fifty-First Coe Cornell Game

In Cedar Rapids the Kohawks under Coach Eby work through scrimmage and position fights as ten of eleven starters from Beloit are expected back. Changes include Walt Haloupek taking left end, Bob Cullen replacing Don Darey at left end, and Arnett emerging at left halfback. Joe Singer may see significant action at right halfback with Hank Moss.

Coe-Cornell Purple Cornell Dick Barker Cedar Rapids Moray L Eby Mire Vernon Cornellians Beloit Rohawks Walt Haloupek Mel Hetland Bob Cullen Ben Lowman Billy Arnett Coe Elsmen Cullen Don Darey Manchester Saturda Towman Charley Joss Arnett Dale Thompson Jack Rampelhberg DeWarne van Deelen Kohawks Eby Joe Singer Severa Hank Moss Coe Corneil Cu'len LE Haloupek Lens

Bucky Harris Set to Head Cleveland Indians

The Plain Dealer reports from Washington that Stanley Harris has been offered a one year contract to manage the Cleveland Indians. Harris 44 has 20 years in the American League as player and manager.

Cleveland the Plain Dealer Washington Stanley Bucky Harris Cleveland Indians Oscar Vitt Alva Bradley Indians Clark Griffith Bradley Griffith Witts

Cyclone Two Mile Team Delivers For Missouri Meet

Ames Iowa State college two mile squad sails to Columbia Missouri for a Big Six dual with Missouri. Led by senior Marvin Haugehack and supported by sophomores Larry Inman Marlowe Burgy and Don Andrews the group travels Friday for the cinderpath showdown.

Ames Iowa State College Columbia Missouri Marvin Haugehack Northwond Iowa State Larry Inman Oelwein Marlowe Burgy Don Andrews Titonka

Minnesota U Heads Opposed To Bowl Tilts

The University of Minnesota voted against Western Conference post season games in football notably the Rose Bowl. The proposal to have Western and Pacific Coast conference champions meet annually in Pasadena was started by Big Ten reps in Chicago on September 7 and sent to member faculties. The Minnesota senate committee advised rejection and the full senate agreed.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota Pasadena Call New Year's Big Ten Chicago Minnesota Senate Committee On Full Senate

Washington Jaysee Team Dominates Independence 50 18

Washington Jaysee built a big lead to beat undefeated Independence 50 to 18 in a junior college six man football game. Hob Lewis scored four touchdowns including a 92 yard kickoff return after a pass from Marvin Gingerich Griffith starred for Independence.

Washington Independence Hob Lewis Marvin Gingerich Griffith Miller Griffith Buffeorn Griffith Lewis Thrapp Finke

O. R. Latham Field to be Dedicated October 26

Cedar Falls Iowa The O R Latham field at Iowa State Teachers College will be dedicated during the 21st annual homecoming game on Oct 26 Malcolm Price president announced The field honors the late college president active in athletics Henry C Shull Sioux City newly named president of the state board of education will dedicate the field with a brief talk before the Kansas State Teachers game

Cedar Falls INS O R Latham Malcolm Price Iowa State Teachers’ College Henry C. Shull Sioux City State Board of Education Kansas State

PGA Takes Notice Of Caddy Shortage

Chicago AP report notes a caddy shortage affecting U S golf courses. PGA President Tom Walsh says the decline is severe this year and will be a major topic at the PGA annual convention in Chicago November 11 to 14. He cites CCC draft enrollments and improving family finances as factors.

Chicago National Professional Golf Association Tom Walsh Association PGA Walsh CCC Iowa City Tom Farmer Eddie Anderson Tom Farmer

Broadway Odds and Football Picks in One Column

Broadway odds maker Jack Doyle quotes even money on Ohio State and Minnesota while college football betting lines highlight Georgia Columbia and Yale Dartmouth. Boxing promoter notes Fritz Crisler recalls Princeton prep ties as Kiski grads rise at Michigan.

New York Jack Doyle Ohio State Minnesota Lefty Gomez The Yanks Kirby Highe Phils Columbia Georgia Max Baer Kansas City Alabama Tennessee Fritz Crisler Princeton Kiski Michigan Jack Crain Texas U Yale Dartmouth Texas Aggies Texas Christian UCL California Cornell Syracuse Mississippi U Duquesne Fordham Pitt Illinois

Michigan swimmer Jim Welsh returns to class after illness

Ann Arbor reports Jim Welsh, noted Michigan free style swimmer, rejoined classes this fall after dropping out last winter due to pneumonia.

Ann Arbor Mich Nea Jim Welsh Michigan

Red Pepper column questions Schmidt and Stuhldreher

The piece questions Ohio State coach Fran cis Schmidt for using players twice and contends critics miss the broader coaching issues. It also discusses Wisconsin's Harry Stuhldreher facing alumni pressure after a rough season and the broader rabid fan expectations in college football.

Ohio State Northwestern Columbus Schmidt Purdue Charlie Maag

Iowa City Player Still In Hospital

Forrest Broders a 17 year old City high football tackle remained in Mercy hospital Iowa City after suffering a sciatic nerve injury two weeks earlier in a game with McKinley Cedar Rapids. He was reported improved Friday from his prior condition though still paralyzed in the legs.

The Gazette Iowa City Forrest Broders Mercy Hospital McKinley Cedar Rapids

Harmon leads in ground gain. Christman tops total offense

All-American halfback Tom Harmon of Michigan topped the nation in rushing yardage with 377 yards on 63 carries over three games. Paul Christman of Missouri led in total offense with 531 yards, combining 504 passing and 27 rushing in three games. Other regional leaders are named.

Seattle Tom Harmon Michigan Paul Christman Missouri American Football Statistical Bureau Harmon Christman East Hal McCullough Cornell Southeast Adrian Dodson Louisiana State Southwest Marion Pugh Texas A Far West Bob Peoples Southern California John Knolla Creighton Knolla Walt Zirinski Lafayette Jose Frank New York University

Missouri Iowa State Clash Looms in Big Six Battle

Missouri hosts Iowa State in Columbia as defending Big Six champions face an underdog Cyclones squad. Iowa State plans a veteran lineup while focusing on stopping Missouri star Paul Christman in a high-stakes league showdown.

Columbia Missouri Cyclones Kansas Iowa State Jim Yeager

Michigan Coaches Will Do Anything To Please A Guest

Ann Arbor Michigan coach Fritz Crisler ordered the groundskeeper to cut the field grass as short as Illinois coach Bob Zuppke likes it for Saturdays game The move follows Zuppke’s complaints about the turf during prior visits to Michigan Stadium and aims to prevent any mishaps or complaints on game day

Michigan Ann Arbor Mich Bob Zuppke Illinois Zuppke Fritz Crisler

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