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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1940

Page

2

Nebraska Rout Kansas 53 to 2 in Big Six Opener

Nebraska dominated Kansas 53 to 2 in 85 degree weather as eight Huskers scored, led by Blue and Francis. The one‑sided game saw Kansas unable to cope with Nebraska’s versatile backfield and defensive line, producing the worst defeat in 43 meetings.

Kanupi Nebraska Kansas Huskers Secord Mike Francis Harry Hopp Roy Pertcch Dale Bradley Henry Rohn Francis Walter Luther Ranaas Preston le Ulrich Eandter Holloway Schwartzkopf Francis Hopp Petsch Bradisy Rohn Schleich Rohn Hardman Hopp Parke Carroll Kansas City University Ted O Sullivan Missouri Bob Miller A. L. Haskins Oklahoma

Butler's Long Dashes Wreck Tide 27 to 12

Tennessee defeated Alabama 27 to 12 as Johnny Butler, stepping in for injured Bob Foxx, scored a 67 yard run and a 17 yard TD run. Butler and Al Hurst connected for a scoring pass, and Buzz Warren with Mike Ballisaris added two late TD passes to seal the win in Birmingham.

Butler Birmingham Ala Johnny Butler Tennessee Alabama Volunteers Bama Bob Foxx Crimson Tide al Hurst Crimson Buzz Warren Mike Baliisaris

Aggies Rally to Beat Washington 53 12 in Valley Clash

Stillwater Oklahoma AP Oklahoma Aggies outscored Washington University of St Louis 53 to 12 in a Missouri Valley Conference football game before 7 690 sweltering fans Saturday It marked the Aggies first victory since 1930 and featured an inspired offensive performance.

Stillwater Okla Oklahoma Aggies Washington University of St Louis Aggie

Oklahoma Downs K State 14 to 0 in Big Six clash

Norman Oklahoma AP Sooners opened Big Six drive by blanking Kansas State 14 to 0 before 18 000 fans. Jack Jacobs threw a 20 yard pass to Louis Sharpe for a second period TD and ran 40 yards late in an 83 yard march that ended with Johnny Martin scoring from one yard out.

Minnesota Routs Ohio State 13 to 7 in Rainy clash

Minnesota overpowered Ohio State 13 to 7 as Smith scored twice and Paschka added the extra point. Key plays included a late fourth down stand by Minnesota and a fumble recovery by White for Ohio State.

Dubuque Beats Upper Iowa in Iowa Conference Clash

Dubuque University remained atop the Iowa conference standings by defeating Upper Iowa 20 to 6 on Saturday. The Spartans scored on the first play from scrimmage and added two more touchdowns in the first period, while Upper Iowa outgained them 19 first downs to seven.

Dubuque Dubuque University Iowa Upper Iowa Spartans

Cornell Triumphs Over Kohawks 19-7 in Second Half Rally

Cornell powered past Coe in the second half to upset the Kohawks 19-7. Tornquist scored twice and Roberts added a touchdown with Dunlop delivering key passes and runs to seal the Midwest Conference victory. Centerpiece plays featured Tornquist breaking free on kickoff returns and Dunlop assisting with multiple completions.

Cornell Kohawks Leonard Wilson Crimson Coe Don Dunlop Tornquist van Deelen Purple Wilson Roberts Earl Bodine Beloit Cornel Cullen LE ‘ Haloupek Levns LT Ce Hoare Hasstee le Vodicka Hidinger Coe Larson Lowman RG - Lyman R. Dunlop Dahlbert Rampelbers Dunlop Tornquist Thompson Bodine Moss Joy Roberta T Don. Dunlop Levis Hetland Juhrend Loepp Karlsson Howery Reidler Anderson Leehman Christy Schuetzky Joss Christensen Singer Arnett Lawrence Harrison Iowa Fred Winter Grinnell Tom Crabbe Knox Jack North Highland Park

Iowa grid squad sacrifices for education and football balance

The piece praises Iowa football players for maintaining a heavy academic load and high conduct while competing, noting their willingness to sacrifice study time for football. It contrasts Iowa’s train of players with broader Big Ten chatter and discusses Notre Dame’s tough schedule and national title dynamics.

Grid Iowa Indiana Minnesota Notre Dame Texas Aggies Cornell Michigan Army Carnegie Tech Navy College of the Pacific Georgia Tech

California Nips UCLA Bruins 9 to 7 in Berkeley

California's Golden Bears rallied to edge the UCLA Bruins 9 to 7 before about 45,000 at Berkeley. Henry Zacharías kicked a late field goal and added three points after Milt Smith opened the scoring with a 39 yard TD pass from Leo Cantor.

Berkeley Calif Ins California Golden Bears University of California At Los Angeles Bruins Bruins Henry Zacharias Milt Smith Leo Cantor Jack Sommers

Kentucky Trounces George Washington in first meeting

Kentucky shutout George Washington 24 to 0 in Lexington before 7,000 fans as it built an early lead with points in the first three quarters.

Kentucky George Washington Lexington

Wide College Football Scores From Across The Nation

An extensive list of football results shows numerous college games with varied scores. Notable outcomes include South Dakota 25 over Morningside 4 and Valparaiso 20 defeating Danville 0, plus Emory 15. Central 18, and Akron 7 over Bowling Green 15. The page compiles scores from many institutions across the country.

So. Dakota Morningside Buena Vista Central Lake Forest Augustana Valparaiso Danville Shurtleff McKendreeff St. Joseph Evansville Terre Haute Grand Rapids Carthage Elmhurst St. Mary's Augsburg St. Norberts Carroll Manever Franklin D. Ill Charleston Concordia Mamme Alma Adrian Obio Wesleyan DePauw Ne. Dak. Sel Jamestown Manchester Ball Tehrs Emporia Tehrs Southwesterm Hiram Thiel DeKath Oshkosh Wonster Mt. Union Wayne Akron Bowling Green Ypsilant Tehrs Dayton Miami Ohio Scranton Toledo Ohio Northern Capital Otterbein Bluffton Ashland Defiance Western Reserve Baldwin-Wallace Ohio U Furman Whitewater Milwaukee Tehrs Ketler Wabash LaCrosse Supering Guat Stent Lawrence Tech Ferris Swarthmore Eartham Aurora Wise Bradley Mt. Pleasant Tehrs Wichita Pittshurt Tere St. Clown Mankato Wesleyan Pensacola Navy Kelpin Eureka Wittenberg Denison Warrenburg Missouri Mines At. Jes Oberlin Hamilton Mo. Valley Wm. Jewell Notre Dame S¢ Benedict S & Bradley Cent. Mich Peru Tarkio

Northwestern Rally Beats Wisconsin On De Correvont Heroics

Northwestern defeats Wisconsin 27 to 6 after De Correvont and Benson score pivotal touchdowns. Chambers adds two TDs as Northwestern overcomes late Wisconsin momentum with strong defense and key stops.

Navy Hands Drake 19 0 Rout in Rainy Clash

Navy overwhelmed Drake 19 to 0 in a rain soaked game before about 22 000 fans. Howie Clark and Bud Boyer connected for a TD and Navy reserves added a late score as Drake’s offense struggled against Navy’s sturdy line and defense.

Drake University Bill Busik Navy Howie Clark Paia Bud Boyer Utieu

Wild Rally Ends In Tie Between Creighton and Marquette

Ten thousand fans packed the stands as Creighton and Marquette fought to a 27 all tie. Slingshot Johnny Knolla sparked Creighton with a late third quarter rally including a 9 yard run and a 65 yard hookup with Ziesel, while Jimmy Richardson connected for a 69 yard Marquette score. Knolla sealed the game with a 57 yard interception return after the final play.

Omaha Creighton Marquette Golden Avalanche Bluejays Johnny Knolla Knolla Bob Kemnitz Creichtan Healey Neow LE Volbers Krecsis LE Klu

Michigan Prevails In Illini Battle With Late Field Goal

Early in a rugged Illinois clash Michigan rides Westfall and Easterbrook to a scoring drive. A fumble by Illinois sets up Michigan’s final score as Kelto recovers and Harmon adds the point after. Michigan’s touchdowns come from Nelson Harmon Fruits and Westfall with a late field goal.

Gene Flathmann Walter O'Connor Bulldog Sammy Boothe Clark Drake Bulldogs Navy Olson Zoeller Rubellus Steen Perce Vet LG Ee Vitucel Abel Ae Uae Sims Adams Svendson Neesen Chewaline Gavin Ee Maxson Anderson Harrell O'Connor Busik Harvey Wee Lenz Switzer Cas Cameron Verlods Drakey Borer Harrell Flathmann_tsub Clark Tsub Busik Boyer L. C Lobaush Alfred J Gasnor Lafayette Hnesmaan G. R MacDonald Lehich F. R. Wallace Washington Illinois Harmon Michigan James Easterbrook Reuben Kelto Westfall Tlilmots Phillips Eon Hosers Dillon Wistert Siebold Teeee Sukan Wilford Harmony John S. Getchell St. Thomas Ernest Krieser Ohio University George Simpson Wisconsin Ray Eichenlaub Notre Dame

Cornell Crushes Syracuse 33 to 6 in Ithaca

Cornell leads Syracuse 33 to 6 before 16 000 fans as Bill Murphy breaks free for 44 yards and Scholl hooks Landsberg for a 51 yard score. Syracuse’s Dye catches an eight yard TD pass from Banger before the game ends.

Ithaca INS Cornell Syracuse Bill Murphy Hal McCullough Scholl Landsberg Dick Banger Dye

Tigers Top Cyclones 30 14 in rugged grid clash

Missouri over Iowa State 30 14 as Don Greenwood added a key 73 yard run after an interception while Ice starred with 12 yards per touch. Iowa State held more first downs 15 to Missouri’s 9 but Missouri outgained 201 115 in rushing.

Tigers Christman Ice Don Greenwood Iowa State Cyclones Tewn State Missouri McGraw Steuber Tenolf O. Wakeman Smith Loses &Chults Kirkpatrick Jenkins Lewis Ellis Barger Seeee Wallach Crocker Lohry Christman Darling Notowitz Lechtenberr Starmer Wilder Cunningham Towa State Missour Bill Lechtenbere Owens Tsub Lohry Sene Ure Owens Tee Steuber Greenwood Crocker M_ G Volz Nebraska

Texas Links Title To Babe Didrikson

Mrs. George Zaharias of Los Angeles, formerly Babe Didrikson of Beaumont, Texas, capped the title of the eighth annual Texas women's open golf tournament.

Babe Didrikson Fort Worth Tex George Zaharias Los Angeles Beaumont

Colorado Buffaloes Rally Past Colorado State 33 14 in Fort Collins

University of Colorado Buffaloes powered by Leo Stasica beat Colorado State 33 to 14 at Fort Collins. Big Seven victory extended CU's conference success as readers noted the game's score and location amid a garbled recap.

Fort Collins. Colo Ins Leo Stasica University of Colorado Buffaloes Colorado State Fort Collins

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