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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1942

Page

7

Duke Downs Colgate 34 to 0 in Surprising Upset

Duke Blue Devils stunned unbeaten Colgate 34 to 0 before 20 000 in Buffalo New York. Duke scored in the second third and final periods aided by interceptions including Jim Wolfe's 30 yard TD run and a 70 yard kickoff return. Cittadino and Storer also contributed on defense and offense.

Offalo N. Y INS Duke Blue Devils Colgate St. Lawrence Cornell Dartmouth Andy Kerr Red Raiders Jim Wolfe Lufer Cittadino Storer

Notre Dame Romps Past Cadets In Hard-Hitting Battle

Notre Dame defeats Iowa Cadets 28 to 0 as Bertelli passes for 137 yards and three TDs. Clatt and Cowhig power the Irish ground game with two and one scores respectively, while a stingy Irish line hinders the Cadets’ top backs.

Notre Dame Dick Fisher Bill Shatzer George Paskvan Ed Jankowski Jim Langhurst Bobby Swish Jerry Cowhig Clatt Cowhig Jim White Evashevski Seahawks Bertelli Bob Livingstone Livingstone Fisher Michigan Cadets Fighting Irish Seahawk Irish Bierman al Couppee Ruibliskt Ryaikus Michican Perry Graves Illinois Sudse Barnum Wisconsin Notre Dame O Iowa Cadets Livingston Cowlils

Ohio State Rolls Purdue 66 27 With Fekete Three TDs

Ohio State dominates Purdue with Fekete scoring three touchdowns and Sarminghaus adding two as OSU never relinquishes control. Scoring by period shows OSU 66 27 and Purdue 0 6 0 0. Purdue’s passing is stifled with three interceptions and 13 incomplete attempts.

Georgia Tech Cruises Past Davidson 33 to 0

Georgia Tech dominated Davidson with scoring in every period to win 33 to 0 in Atlanta. Sophomore Eddie Prokop highlighted Tech's attack with a 65 yard touchdown run.

Atlanta, Ga Georgia Tech Davidson Eddie Prokop Tech

Rutgers Holds Bucknell 9-7 on Fourth-Period Safety

Rutgers defeated Bucknell 9-7 as Len Hansen and Ken MacDonald blocked a Bison punt in the end zone for a fourth period safety. The Scarlet Knights earned the win in New Brunswick New Jersey on a windy Saturday afternoon.

New Brunswick Rutgers Bucknell Len Hansen Ken MacDonald Bison

Steuber Stars as Missouri Rout Kansas State 46 2

In Manhattan Missouri outscored Kansas State 46 to 2 as Bob Steuber led with four rushing touchdowns including runs of 70, 44, 35 and 1 yard. Fred Bouldin added two scores and Bol Callahan contributed the seventh. Kansas State's only points came via a fourth quarter safety by Bob Berry.

Manhattan Kan Bob Steuber University of Missouri Kansas State Wildcats Steuber Fred Bouldin Bol Callahan Wildcats Bob Berry Jimmy Carr Tiger

Western Michigan Upsets Iowa State Teachers 14–6

In Kalamazoo Michigan Western Michigan rallied from behind to defeat previously undefeated Iowa State Teachers 14 to 6. Gene Steinkamp scored on a 69 yard drive and added a 31 yard run, Don Hendricks added a 54 yard TD, and John Schneider added a 57 yard TD after an interception. Paul Kelley added the conversion attempt.

Kalamazoo Mich Western Michigan Iowa State Teachers Gene Steinkamp Tutors Michigan Steinkamp Don Barnhart

North Carolina Bears Down Duquesne to Stop Undefeated Run

North Carolina defeated Duquesne 13 to 6 at Chapel Hill in a game that snapped Duquesne’s 16 game unbeaten streak and kept the Tar Heels undefeated this season. Joe Austin, co captain, scored the winning touchdown and sprinted 71 yards late in the third period to energize about 14 000 fans. Duquesne led early on a 40 yard rush by Max Kielbasa after a hidden ball play.

Chapel Hill N. C North Carolina Tar Heels Duquesne Tron Duke Joe Austin Carolina Fordham Max Kielbasa Billy Myers Austin

Illini edge Iowa in slugfest as towns and good blocks clash

Illinois and Iowa played a hard fought game before 26 500 fans with both teams matching in first downs and yardage. Hoerner led Town and Good with strong running and receiving as the Illini offense pierced the Hawk defense in bursts while Iowa stayed close with late stand and a blocked punt setting up a potential rally.

Illinois Minnesota Ijlini Dick Good Griffin Butkovich Bronko Nagursk Hawk Hoerner Sinois Iowa Curran Stauss Aknes Hlins Farmer Hawks Correll Big Dick Good John Staak Bruno Niedzicla Urban Bob Yelton Gene Curran Bob Penaluna

Wilson Suffers a Brain Concussion

IOWA CITY University hospital officials said Robert Wilson, Illinois guard, is in satisfactory condition after being knocked out in the second quarter of the Iowa Illinois game. He suffered a brain concussion with no skull fracture and will remain under observation before returning to campus.

Iowa City — University Hospital Robert Wilson University of Illinois

Northwestern RO officer tied to Tulane all American honors

Evanston chief petty officer Tommy O Boyle of Northwestern RO TC is identified as the same Tommy O Boyle who earned all American honors at Tulane two years earlier.

Evanston Tommy O’boyle Northwestern Ro, TC Tommy O'Boyle Tulane

Mississippi State crushes Vanderbilt 33 to 0 in rout

Mississippi State overwhelmed Vanderbilt 33 to 0 in Nashville before about 22 000 fans including 8000 soldiers. Blondy Black returned a punt for a score and Vernado caught a 22 yard pass in the first half. Moates scored from the one in the third quarter and Motulas and Pillow added late touchdowns.

Nashville Moates State Motulas Pillow

Dartmouth Wins 14-2 After Flaring Final Drive

In Cambridge Harvard restricts Dartmouth offense for 30 minutes. The Indians break through with a late burst to win 14-2 before a 26 000 crowd at the stadium. Harvard opened strong but Dartmouth scored the only touchdown late.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Dartmouth Indians Crimson Dartmouths

Dartmouth Upsets Harvard with late TDs in four plays

Freshman halfback Lawrence Bartnick threw a 12 yard pass to end Joe Crowley who found the Harvard end zone. In the final period Ray Wolfe burst through the tackles to score. Capt Ed East added the extra point after both touchdowns.

Lawrence Bartnick Joe Crowley Harvard Ray Wolfe Dartmouths Ed East

Leahy Credits Win to Poise of Irish

Rochester Minnesota AP report says Notre Dame Coach Fiank Leahy praised the Irish poise after a 28 to victory over Iowa Navy. He thanked the players for staying calm near their goal line and noted the quarterback line for smart play and the defense holding firm at crucial moments.

Leahy Rochester Minn Notre Dame Iowa Navy

North Carolina State Tackles Twins John and Fred Wagoner

Twin brothers John and Fred Wagoner were featured as tackles for North Carolina State, highlighting their college football roles and family link.

Raleigh John Fred Wagoner North Carolina State

Tigers Hold Favored Penn to 6 6 Deadlock

Penn and Wisconsin battled to a 6 6 tie before 40 000 at Franklin Field as Wisconsin used an early fumble recovery to score and Penn answered in the second period. Wisconsin standout Wink returned a kickoff for about 100 yards and the Tigers, led by Warren Vieth and Pat Haider, held off a Penn drive with stout defense.

Pennsylvania Franklin Field Tigers Penn Bert Stiff Stiff George Kinnity Princeton George Franke Warren Vieth Lett Franke Quakers Ivy League Lee Pletz John Welsh Scooter Princeton Tigers

Oklahoma Soars Past Kansas Jayhawks 25 0 in Show of Air Power

Oklahoma Sooners explode with a passing attack late in the game, defeating Kansas Jayhawks 25 to 0. Ray Evans leads Kansas but is held in check as Hamm hooks up with Brit Mattox for a 22 yard score and Mattes and Davis add late touchdowns.

Tawrence Kan INS Oklahoma Sooners Kansas Jayhawkers Ray Evans Company Uel Hamm Brit Mattox Caips Hamm Oklahoma Kansas Fire Eddie Davis Iwa

Marquette Tops Michigan State in Boiling Weather

Marquette defeated Michigan State 28 to 7 as Jack Stravkalski directed the offense with passes to Hormington and Ruffel and a 43 yard run. The Eagles scored in all but the second period, with Michigan State’s only points coming on a pass to Roy Fraleigh.

Lansing Mich Jack Strovkalski Marquette Birthtoppers Michigan State College Saturdus Marquette Stravkalskis Jink Hormington Strakalkii Voagh

Last Minute Pass Wins for Pioneers

Denver Pioneers win 17 to 14 over Wyoming Cowboys on a late 69 yard pass play set up by a 13 yard connection from head coach Hea old Hane to Leo Dine and a final sprint by Tom Late Ace. The drive, 80 seconds before the end, declares Denver a top contender for the conference title.

Denver Ournversity Pioneers Bchund Wyonming Cowboys Denser Hea Old Hane Leo Dine Tom Late Ace Denver Pioneers

Northwestern rallies to defeat Michigan in late game comeback

Northwestern drives from a 20 second deficit to tie and then a Graham touchdown pass to Vouk Pack caps a 34 16 win over Michigan. Northwestern gains 16 first downs while Michigan manages 13 as Northwestern outs rushing 226 to 225.

Esteeis Tak Geege Ceithe Aml Northwesterme Agian Lea Graham Marhea Michigans Quetter Creed Grahaen Wardley Haech Michneau Northwestern Pregulinan Vaduk

Michigan State Wins By Default In Des Moines Cross Country

Des Moines reports Drake University team forfeited a six mile race as two Drake runners Bill Roberts and Forrest Jamieson fell ill with influenza unable to finish. Michigan State College clinched the automatic win.

Des Moines Michigan State College Drake University Drake Bill Roberts Forrest Jamieson

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