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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1940
Page
4
Fordham delivers a 24 to 12 victory over Pitt as the Rams surge in the second quarter. Snowy field and slippery footing hindered play, with Fordham scoring three times in the period after Pitt’s early TD.
Yale cropped the game with a last minute pass from Ted Harrier to back Red for a 19 to 17 victory over Dartmouth. Yale earned its first win of the season and first since 1995 with about 35 000 in attendance as Rob Brien blocked a Dartmouth placement at the end.
Oskaloosa AP Iowa Wesleyan beat Penn 14 0 as Edmund Krieger dominated with both touchdowns and two successful placekicks. He scored late in the third quarter driving seven straight carries from the Penn 18 to set up the scoring and added two more runs for a second TD.
Duke Blue Devils defeated Colgate 13 to 9 in Hamilton New York. Moffat Storer scored a late 80 yard run and a short second quarter plunge sealed the win for Duke.
A meeting will be held at the YMCA Monday at 7 PM for senior basketball team managers in the district. Last year’s YM CCA league managers and others interested in a pre season warm up schedule on YY floor to be played Monday and Friday evenings are asked to attend. Those without team connections may register with Gurney Dat at the YMCA. Possible new teams include Im maculate Conception and Collins Radio.
About 2000 University of Michigan alumni and leaders paid tribute to Fielding H. Yost at a dinner, shortly before he retires next spring after a long career in football coaching and athletics administration. Notables included US Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg, Charles A. Baird, Maj John J. Griffith, Branch Rickey, and Wille Heston.
New York AP reports Columbia Lions overcame the Georgia Bulldogs 19 to 13 in a conference football clash before 23 000 spectators. The decisive score came late on a 40 yard forward lateral pass from Paul Governali to Len Will to Phil Bayer.
Iowa State's two-mile team defeated the University of Missouri 19 to 17 in Columbia. Larry Inman won the 2 mile in 9 minutes 59.1 seconds, with teammates Ray Rot and Tom Brents taking second and leading a Cyclones sweep of spots. The Cyclones claimed fifty points and earned their second straight defeat of the Tigers.
The Cleveland club may hire Bucky Harris as manager with Mickey Cochrane or Rogers Hornsby as alternatives. Harris would bring experience and calm. Cochrane is out of baseball. Hornsby seen as a strong option if others decline. The piece notes internal turmoil under owner Alva Bradley and Cy Slapnicka and doubts about the front office.
Logan Utah State college football shocked Utah 7 to 0 in a dramatic early season upset. The article credits Utah State as an emerging force while noting Utah's pre season status as a top regional contender.
Mount Vernon scene saw the Iowa State Teachers cross country team beat Cornell harriers 10 to 27 on Saturday. The finish highlighted strong performances by ISU T and local runners.
Reports from duck hunters describe a good morning with ducks on the Cedar and Wapsie ponds, pleasant fall color, and chatter about crow hunts and local permits. Mentions Colorado trout fishing, jail terms for game-law violators, and Lake Michigan lake trout stocking with 540,000 fish last month.
The piece recalls George Trafton's early football career at Notre Dame under Knute Rockne with teammates like Gipp and Gallagher, and his later Bears tenure. It notes his boxing potential, a knockout win in Detroit, and his tough fighting spirit despite not pursuing a professional ring career. Other boxing notes mention Zivic, Farr, Covelli, Urban, Galento, Barland, Webb, Simms, and Ambers in various upcoming bouts and matchmakings.
Commissioner Landis announced $238,080 revenue from the 1940 World Series distributed among Reds and Tigers. Twenty-seven Reds shared $5,803 each in the winner's pool of $169,853, with other Reds receiving smaller amounts. twenty-six Tigers shared $3,531 each in the loser's pool of $115,235, plus additional payments to several players and staff.
In a New York hotel suite Max Baer wrestles with a 150 page Broadway script for H ya Gentle men and fears failing to memorize it all before opening. His manager Hoff man insists the show will pay off, while Baer plans a May or June boxing return to fight Louis.
Parochial schools start cage practice with about 140 players across Immaculate Conception St Patrick et al. Key figures include coach Phil Seghi at Immaculate Conception and Walt Hogan at St Patrick. Openers announced for Dec 3 and Dec 16 with St Marys Iowa City added to IC schedule.
Northwestern moved to the lead of the Western conference with a 27 to 7 win over Wisconsin as Michigan, Minnesota and Indiana opened title bids with victories. Floyd Chambers and George Benson scored for Northwestern, while Tommy Tarmon added 10 points for Michigan in a 28 to 0 win over Illinois. Minnesota beat Ohio State 13 to 7 and Indiana defeated Iowa 10 to 6. Northwestern holds two conference wins. Michigan, Minnesota and Indiana each have one.
Buena Vista beat Wartburg 26 to 0 in Storm Lake in a homecoming game. Ivan Mason scored early from the five yard line. Francis Pendleton added a 27 yard TD and later a one yard plunge and another TD after a 14 yard pass from Ed Yansen. The Beavers notched their second Iowa conference victory.
Iowa State Teachers College defeated Western State 20 to 19 in Kalamazoo Michigan. Horace Coleman returned an 84 yard kickoff for a Western TD. Claude Santee scored twice for Iowa with runs of 76 and 41 yards in the third. Cy Bellock blocked a punt and recovered it for Iowa’s third score.
Tom Sullivan threw two touchdown passes as Holy Cross defeated New York University 18 to 7 before 12 000 fans at Yankee Stadium.
SMU Mustangs edged Auburn Plainsmen 20 to 13 in Dallas. Key plays included Joe Pasqua forcing a fumble, Presto Johnston and Will Muilenweg scoring on a 60 yard pass to Kelly Simpson, and a 93 yard kickoff return by John Johnson. Yearout connected with Sanford for Auburn's touchdowns.
The Cedar Rapids horseshoe club ended its season with a 20 to 5 win over Washington at Ellis Park. The undefeated club posted top individual records including Nast 5-0 and Jaeger 5-0 with several players at or near perfect marks.
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