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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1936

Page

9

Coe and Cornell Set Historic Mount Vernon Clash This Weekend

Old rivals Coe and Cornell meet for the 49th time in Mount Vernon. The Purple under Moray Eby face a veteran Coe squad as Cornell, an underdog, seeks a landmark victory to reverse a long-standing Cedar Rapids edge.

Coe Cornell Mount Vernon Uunt Vernon Dick Barker Moray Eby Kohawks Purple Barkermen Cedar Rapids Corall Cornell Coe

Kalona Wellman top Ke-Wash grid conference race

Wellman Wildcats suffer 21 7 loss to Lone Tree in Ke-Wash play. Kalona defeats Richland 6 0 on a Fry to Gingerich pass. Brighton edges West Chester 8 6 in Ke-Wash action as standings show Kalona and Keota near the top.

Kalona Wellman Gazette Wellman Wildcats Lone Tree Wildcats Hudesbeck Moothart Richland Fry R. Gingerich Brighton West Chester Sony Pbjed

Princeton Proxy Appeals for Dry Game at Navy Match

Princeton university president Dr Harold W Dodds launched a campaign to keep football dry at Princeton. Ticket holders for next Saturday’s Princeton versus Navy game will receive a printed slip urging spectators to refrain from consuming alcohol at the event.

Princeton N. J INS Princeton University Harold W. Dodds Navy Dodds

Sacred Heart Academy of Oelwein Triumphs 25-0

Sacred Heart Academy of Oelwein defeated St. Columbkille's Academy of Dubuque 25 to 0. Brady recovered a blocked punt for a third quarter TD, Alessio added a 15 yard return TD, and Kirby and Kafer extended the lead with second half scores. Roth added kicks and a failed conversion.

The Gazette Oelwein Sacred Heart Academy of St. Columbdike’s Academy of Kirby Roth Aillee Dubuque Alessio Kafer

Balls and Strikes Punts and Passes By Eddie Brie t z

A collage of sports quips from the era, noting Pitt coach John Smith turning down vaudeville offers and Georgia Tech studying Alabama formations. Mentions include Tulane beating Colgate, Notre Dame vs Madison critics, Sam Baugh of TCU, Joe Louis boxing, Joe DiMaggio tour talk, and Larry MacPhail possible Dodgers GM.

Eddie Brietz NEW York Penn Princeton Fritz Crisler Minnesota Pitt Columbus John Clipper Alabama Francis Schmidt Ohio State Tulane Colgate Madison Harry Stuhldreher Notre Dame Tennessee Duke Matty Bell Southern Methodist Ray Morrison Washington State Southern California Cubs Dodgers Bloods Harvard Army Monk Meyer Fort Worth Sam Baugh Texas Christian Sam Houston Baugh North Carolina Yanks Babe Ruth Arkansas Texas Oklahoma Carolinas Georgia Larry MacPhail

Debate Over Yale Navy Football Third Period Score

United Press report questions the legality of Yale’s 32 yard fumble recovery and ensuing touchdown in the third period of the Yale Navy game at Baltimore. Henry McLemore notes expert opinions and odd plays including Kelley’s out of bounds run and a dubious kickoff that swing the game.

Henry McLemore United Press New York Earth Navy Academy Yale Baltimore Little Boys In Blue Okeson Matt Sneed Schmidt Sneed Bob Carey Schmidt Larry Kelley Yales Kelley Clint Frank Kelly

Coe Cornell Gridiron Reignites Rivalry and Historic Tales

The column recalls Frank Coppuss punt legends from Cornell and Coe matchups. It notes 1930s era injuries in a famous twelve to thirteen year clash, Sherm Finger’s health and Minnesota retirement, and Iowa’s poor Big Ten prospects with Ozzie Simmons expected to face heavy coverage.

Simmons Struggles for Yardage in Iowa Clash

Earl notes Simmons gained 66 yards on 15 carries with a 28 yard burst but estimates only 38 yards on the other attempts. He argues the Texan’s output hinges on effective blocking, saying Simmons is above average and would thrive with stronger teammates like Minnesota’s.

Simmons Iowa Ozzie Minnesota

Green Bay Beats Lions. Bears Rout Pirates in NFL Action

Green Bay moved into second in the Western Division after a 20 to 18 win over the defending champion Detroit Lions. Chicago crushed Pittsburgh 26 to 7 to extend their streak as Western leader. In other games, New York Giants beat Chicago Cardinals 14 to 6, Boston topped Philadelphia 17 to 7, Boston also won 9 to 0 over Cleveland, New York Yankees blanked Syracuse 13 to 0, and Pittsburgh edged Brooklyn 17 to 13.

Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions Lions Chicago Bears Pittsburgh Pirates New York Giants Chicago Cardinals Boston Philadelphia Cleveland New York Yankees Syracuse Pittsburgh Brooklyn

Nebraska Pitt game sells out in Lincoln stadium

Lincoln officials announce a sell out for the Nebraska versus Pittsburgh football game on November 14. All stadium space is booked and 5,000 temporary bleachers will go on sale. About 35,000 spectators are expected to attend.

Lincoln Neb John K. Selleck

Iowa Meet Set for 15th Intercollegiate Cross Country

Forty Iowa high schools expected to contest the University of Iowa held meet on November 14 with a 1.9 mile course and a 1 mile team race. Oskaloosa defends the cross country title while East Des Moines leads in the one mile team race.

Iowa City INS Iowa University of Iowa Franklin, McKinley and Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Clarence Nashua East Waterloo Vinton Perry Ottumwa Oskaloosa Mechanicsville LeClaire Lamont Janesville University of Iowa City Grinnell Grand Junction Fort Madison Dubuque Davenport East Lincoln North Urbandale Des Moines

Fight Predicted at A A U Meeting in Houston

Houston news expects a heated A A U national convention December 4 to 6. Jack Rafferty of the Gulf association predicts a complete reorganization and a public push for a sportsman like, logical athletic administration. Brundage will not seek re election and rumors say Eleanor Holm Jarrett may speak on her Berlin training rules case.

Houston Tex Jack Rafferty Gulf Association Chicago Board of Governors Rafferty National Organization Avery Brundage Jeremiah T. Mahoney New York Brundage Eleanor Holm Jarrett Berlin

Football Player Recovering From A Broken Neck

Ralph Mernaugh a 20 year old South Dakota State University football player suffered a broken neck in a game with Omaha University and is reported progressing satisfactorily in a hospital. Attending physician Dr Edward Thompson says he could travel in three weeks with no permanent injuries. His parents will stay with him until he is well enough to return home.

Omaha Neb Ralph Mernaugh South Dakota State University Omaha University Mernaugh Edward Thompson

Bruin Coach Bill Spaulding Faces Tough Call Over Son

In a Berkeley game fallout, UCLA coach Bill Spaulding started his son Bill Jr at left halfback against California. The young player endured a brutal tackle and a heavy beating, leaving him dazed and exhausted as UCLA rallied to win 17 to 6 under his father’s stern, protective guidance.

Bill Spaulding California International News Service San Francisco University of California At Los Angeles Bruins University of California Golden Bears Berkeley Bruin Bill, Jr Big Bill Young Bill Bears Bill Spaulding Bruins

Purdue Northwestern loom as Gophers face stormy season test

Purdue and Northwestern threaten Minnesota as the Gophers chase a third straight Big Ten title. Purdue and Northwestern each boast high scoring offenses and aim to disrupt Minnesota in Saturday’s key showdowns, with Ohio State seeking revenge after a conference loss and Michigan State visiting Marquette in another matchup.

Chicago Purdue Northwestern Minnesota Gophers Ohio State Buckeyes Notre Dame Wildcats Pittsburgh Dyche Stadium Don Heap John Kovatch Bernard Jefferson Don Dever Minneapolis Noble Kizer Wisconsin Maroons Cecil Isbell Michigan Little Brown Jug Gopher Wolverine Andy Oram Illinois Iowa Oze Simmons Bob Zuppke Nebraska Indiana Hoosiers Vern Huffman Huskers Big Sam Francis Irish Bob Wilke Larry Danhom Badger Big Ten WLT Nor’western Michigan State Marquette Columbia Ohi State Milwaukee Oklahoma Norman Kansas Kansas State Missouri Iowa State Southwest Texas A Texa Christian Baylor Bears Texas Texann Rice Georgi Christian Mississippi State

Earthquake may rock grid world as football powerhouses stumble

The Associated Press reports a sweeping reshuffle in college football rankings after major upsets. Pitt Princeton Georgia Tech Texas Denver and Brigham Young all lost, leaving Yale Army Fordham Holy Cross Duquesne Villanova Georgetown GWU Catholic among the undefeated. Fordham 20 6 beat Waynesburg and hosts St Marys Gaels, who tied San Francisco 0 0, signaling further shakeups this week.

Pitt Princeton Georgia Tech Texas Denver Brigham Young Rocky Mountain Yale Army Fordham Holy Cross Duquesne Villanova Georgetown George Washington Catholic Minnesota Northwestern Purdue Notre Dame Michigan State Marquette Texas A Duke North Carolina Tulane Louisiana State Alabama Auburn California Washington State Santa Clara St. Mary’s Utah Utah State Little Waynesburg St. Mary’s Gaels Far Western Power San Francisco Cath Manhattan Carnegie Tech Temple DePaul Mississippi New York University Wake Forest George Matsik West Virginia Wesleyan Boston University Washington University Western Maryland Navy Rutgers Harvard Springfield Wisconsin Cornell Syracuse Penn State Lehigh Dartmouth Brown Colgate Lafayette Penn

Hawkeyes Face Indiana After Illini Clash

Iowa begins a two week grind to prepare for Indiana at Bloomington on Oct 31 as Coach Ossie Solem plans extensive lineup juggling. Injuries to Red Nelson and Lannon are minor, while Ozzie Simmons was held in check by Illinois.

Gazette Iowa City Illinois Iowa Indiana Bloomington Ossie Solem Hawks Minnesota Purdue Red Nelson Lannon Nelson Bo McMillin Hoosiers Simmons Ozzie Simmons Hawkeyes Illini Lamb Ozzie Homer Harris Solem Salem Walker DeHeer Anderson Osmaloski Gene Liggett Northwestern

Abe Coleman to Face Berger in Memorial Coliseum

Abe Coleman of New York City meets Casey Berger in the main event at Memorial Coliseum Thursday night as Eddie Jennings launches the new wrestling deal. Berger eliminated Earl Wampler last week. Coleman is credited with developing the drop kick and has headlined in Madison Square Garden. The undercard features Darna Ostapovitch and Bobby Stewart, both around 275 pounds, plus Fred Ebert of New Zealand versus Jackie Gacek of Milwaukee for 30 minutes of action.

Memorial Coliseum Eddie Jennings Abe Coleman New York City Casey Berger Earl Wampler Coleman Middle West Madison Square Garden Jennings Darna Ostapovitch Bobby Stewart Huntsville Ala Speed Fred Ebert New Zealand Jackie Gacek Milwaukee

North English Defeats Delta For Fourth Straight Win

North English high school football team defeated Delta 20 to 0 under the lights at the municipal field marking their fourth consecutive victory.

North English Delta Municipal Field

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