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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1945

Page

10

Oklahoma Beats Jayhawks To Keep Title Hopes Alive

Oklahoma overwhelmed Kansas 39 to 7 in Norman before 12 500 fans as OU stayed atop the Big Six race. Johnny West and Venable scored early and late as OU built a 32 point lead, with Steward and Pair also contributing on the scoring parade.

Oklahoma Jayhawks Norman Okla University of Oklahoma University of Kansas Texas Dallas Oklahomans Johnny West Jack Venable Lekene Steward Kansas Venable Kansas Crew O. U Okawa Kansans David Schmidt LeRoyce Gays Ewan Neeee Ose Ten Oy Panes SRL Sharp Bodenhamer Robinson Marty Preston Bereman Huffman Wally Aner DeMoss Stover Basham Aventards Jensen Davis H. Feoeyner Gehreit Reiner Barkett Rhoades Richardson Steward Jackson Vell O’donohoe Seal Kennedy Dvorak Chase Wilson Shamet Burch Irwin Day Channell Dickey Neford Mattis Cramer Foster Ae Morrow jMaramid Rt J Feree Ree Itt Hnesman Gary Kope Eaman

Iowa Hoosiers Clash Ends in High-Scoring Loss

Indiana and Iowa produce a shootout with Niles guiding Iowa to a late surge, Thorpe and Weller shining for the Hawks, while Ravensberg and Raimondi pace Indiana’s scoring. The game features multiple big plays, fumbles, interceptions, and a 40 point halftime deficit whittled by Iowa’s passing and rushing threats.

Ginsberg EAS Coccessuee Sowin Lund Horn Fagerlind Seda Brown Ammon Wees Siplembert Gustafson Raimondi Mog Cieveseetweens Taliaferro Golden Sibeheie Spurbeck Niles tolace-Ee Towa Meyer Wesdary Gruska Etanian George Drew Ne Figg Weller Ons Hunter Nasten Thorpe Braun Diana Gor Kane

Purdue Outruns Eye Highs in Frantic Football Drill

An incomplete OCR reads like a chaotic game recap with Purdue players mentioned alongside Verdova and Canfield. Names such as Maloney Ansaeieibonl Cody and Gaske appear amid garbled lines, with scattered references to ends, backs, and a 13-13 score.

Alex Verdova Obie State SOMES Andaceese Canfield MT Ikockéestuevene Evebskioene Cody Purdue Ketchhdowns Cece Gorby Ton Purdue—Ends. “Pox Clymer Giaeaner K Cen Ood Backs Dee Feree Eyracuee Fhe Swiga Srey Seta

Roosevelt Sophomores Defeat Franklin 206 on Saturday

Roosevelt sophomores dominated Franklin sophomore squad at Franklin field scoring six touchdowns and two extra points to finish with a 20 to 6 victory. Key plays included a fumbled kickoff recovery by Roosevelt, Dorman and Fisher scoring, and Rudd connecting with Brown for the extra point. Franklin threatened in late quarters but Roosevelt extended their lead with a third TD by Brown.

Franklin Roosevelt Dorman Rudd Fisher Brown Floyd Goettel

Vandals Dominate Grizzlies 46 to 0 at Homecoming

Idaho football crushed Montana 46 0 before a shivering homecoming crowd. It marked the Vandals first victory of the season, as the offense exploded while the defense held steady throughout the game in Moscow Idaho.

Vandals Moscow Idaho Ins Montana Grizzlies

Football Scores and Scattered Results Across Regions

In a rundown of late scores, River Falls Tehrs and Normal tied 2 2 as Valparaiso failed to score four. Goodman Field saw a 39 point effort by Kreese while Stout Institute posted a 6 7 14 defeat. Macomb Tehbrs and ninjas Kansas and State recorded varying outcomes. Eastern and Central fixtures show mixed results with several teams posting single digits and others reaching the teens.

River Falls

Illini and Badgers Play See-Saw Battle in Wisconsin Tie

Illinois and Wisconsin battled to a 7 7 tie after a dramatic 60 yard TD by Ray Ciszek and a late fourth quarter fumble by Illinois. Wisconsin drove 63 yards for a TD in the first half and George Fuchs and Ben Bendrick led the Badgers with key runs and the late kick.

George Taliaferro Indiana Lowa John Hunter Wisconsin Butkovich Ray Ciszek Illinois Badgers George Fuchs Big Ben” Bendrick Bendrick Fuchs Nadine Fuchs Martin Meyer Illini Sige Vena Heiss Apacs Aaigee Wensk Unasen Repies Ciszek Iberes Tkovich Wiscon Thompson Jackles John Urbans Lauer SOC Senatere Neddesheie Russ Tags Folens J A Lunn B. Demeter Cunz Valeria Fa Jacobs Zirma Wasniew Krall Feree Parke Catsgil Raness Ion Mitt Heart Eneanes E Y - Phee Oberiin

Bluejackets Roll Over Marquette 37 to 27

Milwaukee AP report notes Frank A. Aschenbrenner, a 1943 Marquette standout, returned to Hilltop Stadium for a game with the Hilltoppers. He faced a disapproving current Marquette squad and its fans while Marion Motley contributed as fullback in the contest.

Milwaukee Frank A. Aschenbrenner Marquette University Marquette Aschenbrenner Marion Motley

Colorado U. routs CC Tigers 30 to 0 in Boulder

Eight navy trainees led by quarterback Bob Westly inspired a Colorado win at Boulder. The Buffaloes defeated Colorado College 20 to 0, gaining 207 yards while CC Tigers were held to 27.

Boulder, Colo INS Navy Bob Westly Boulder Colorado University Colorado College C. C. Tiger

Army Bombards Melville Night Raiders to 55 13 Triumph

Army football, led by Glenn Davis and Felix Blanchard, surged from a slow start to defeat the Melville motor torpedo boat training center Night Raiders 55 to 13. Davis scored three touchdowns with 41 77 and 25 yard runs, Blanchard added two one yard runs and a 25 yard score, with McWilliams and Grimwstein contributing later.

West Point Glenn Davis Felix Doc” Blanchard Army Melville A.I Motor Torpedo Boat Training Center Raiders Davis Blanchard Tom “Shorty” McWilliams Mississippi State Clyde Grimenstein Bill Gustafson Col Earl Blaik

Texas U. Trounces Arkansas 34 to 7 in Little Rock

Texas University opened its 1945 Southwest conference campaign by routing Arkansas 34 to 7 before 15 000 fans in Little Rock. Byron Gillory led the Steers with strong rushing and passing, while Arkansas bomber pair the Parkers were stifled.

Little Rock, Ark Ins University of Texas Little Rock University of

Alabama Knocks Vols From Unbeaten Class

Alabama ran over three first half touchdowns to derail Tennessee and dash their perfect SEC title hopes. A sellout crowd of 25,000 watched in Birmingham as the Crimson Tide took control early.

Alabama Vols Birmingham Ala Tennessee

Navy Edges Georgia Tech In Weathered Battle 20 to 6

Navy won 20 to 6 as Georgia Tech, despite tough defense, was unable to sustain breaks. Navy benefited from miscues and a late 70 yard run by Jack Peek while holding Tech scoreless except for a single late drive. Tech outgained Navy but could not capitalize on key chances.

Baltimore Navy Georgia Tech Jack Peek

Grinnell Edged in Postwar Football Opener by Carthage 27–6

Grinnell’s first 1945 football game since the break ended with a 27 to 6 defeat to Carthage in Grinnell, Illinois. Carthage struck early on a Bates pass with Tiel extra point, Grinnell answered with Chaffee’s second quarter TD, and Goessel added two late scores with Tiel again PAT.

Grinnell Carthage Ill Bates Tiel Chaffee Goessel Diey Bradley

Southern California Dominates College of the Pacific 52 to 0

USC routed College of the Pacific 52 to 0 at Memorial Coliseum. The Trojans built eight rushing touchdowns while nonleague visitors NPC showed little resistance, extending their opponent’s eight-game losing streak in a one sided summary judgment.

San Diego Navy Trojans Red Cross U.S.C

Loras Speils Debut of Camp Grant Warriors 20 8

Loras college upset the Camp Grant II Warriors 20 to 8 in Dubuque Iowa. Wayne Knipschield starred for Loras with two rushing scores and a passing TD to Wareham after Bud Herman’s 24 yard rush for Camp Grant. A fourth period safety closed the scoring.

Loras Speils Dubuque Loras College Warriors Loras Bud Herman Soldiers Wayne Knipschield Cuhawks Wareham

Challenge Me Captures Hollywood Gold Cup At Hollywood Park

Challenge Me, a 4 year old colt by Challenger out of Cashbook, won the sixth Gold Cup at Hollywood Park for $75,000. Bullweigh Tan was second by a half length, with the 7-5 favorite Slide third after leading early. Paper Boy finished fourth.

Inglewood Calif Cashbook Hollywood Park Bullweigh Tan Slide Paperboy

SMU Edges Rice Owls In Thrilling 21 18 Opener

In Dallas at Ownby Stadium a crowd of about 10 000 watched SMU defeat Rice 21 to 18 in the Southwest Conference opener. The game was a fast paced shootout from start to finish with both teams trading momentum in a dramatic finish.

Dallas Texas INS Southern Methodist University Rice Owls Ownby Stadium

Wellman Wildcats Top North English 13–6 in Football

The Wellman Wildcats defeated North English 13 to 6 with Bill Topping scoring twice. Tedroe of North English ran 50 yards on a kickoff to set up the visitors' score.

Wellman Wellman Wildcats North English Bill Topping Wildcats Tedroe

Gophers Ground Game Dominates Wildcats In City Rivalry

Minnesota drives ground game led by Gates Kulbitsov and Mealey as Van Dusen anchors defense with two interceptions. Kispert connects for several scores including a 17 point lead while Runkel forces a fumble to spark another drive. Wildcat miscues and strong Minnesota blocking seal a decisive win.

Tommy Gates Vic Kulbitsov Hudson Mealey Gophers Dick van Dusen Gopher Wildcat Kispert Carley Neweneten Cates Williams Judd Re Bob Runkel Jim Shearer Derley Ments North Ede Gu Ram Bicinieh Piros Errar McKinley Wilinski Pereges Ferien Nein Srt Novotny Marde Tas Kutscheid Apee Onn Kissel Ivan Kams Nid Lunquist Bruhn Lawonia Referam A. Blake Asain Chicago

Tulsa Rout Nevada 40 to 0 in warmup game

Tulsa's Golden Hurricane, preparing for Indiana, routed Nevada 40 to 0. Campbell Wilson scored the opening TDs while Jim Finks connected on long passes to set up scores as J R Boone and Bob Smith aided the running game.

Tulsa Okla INS Golden Hurricane Indiana Campbell Wilson Jim Finks Finks J. R. Boone Bob Smith Tulsabacks Peltert SA Se

Hamline Beats State Teachers 27 to 7 in Stadium Clash

Hamline University defeated Iowa State Teachers College 27 to 7 in St Paul. Claire Manager sparked the win with a 62-yard TD run. Chuck Beyer scored twice from one and two yards after passes from Bob Leibiska to Lloyd Peterson. Iowa State Teachers tallied in the fourth on a Hamline fumble on the Hamline 23.

ST. Paul Hamline University Iowa State Teachers College Claire Manager Chuck Beyer Bob Leibiska Lloyd Peterson Iowans

TCU Holds Off Texas A&M 13 12 in Fort Worth

In Fort Worth Texas Christian University staved off a late rally by Texas A M to win 13 to 12 and gain a favorable position in the Southwest league race. Trailing 13 to 0 at halftime the Aggies mounted a strong bid but fumbled twice drives at the three yard line near the end.

Fort Worth Texas Texas Christian University Texas A. & M Aggies Frogs T.C.U

Wisconsin cross country tops Wheaton 20–38 in meet

The University of Wisconsin men’s cross country team defeated Wheaton College of Wheaton Illinois by a score of 20 to 38 on Saturday.

Madison, Wis University of Wisconsin Wheaton College Wheaton Ill

Huskies Beat Beavers 13 0 At Popa Stadium

Washington controlled the game at Portland Oregon State 13 to 0 before a 20 000 crowd. Dick Given opened the Huskies scoring with a 33 yard return and Sansregret added a second rushing score. A Beaver kickoff block prevented a convert and John Karamanos returned 66 yards for Oregon State.

Portland Ore University of Washington Oregon State College Beavers Popa Stadium Washington Gray Oregon Huskies Dick Given Beaver Oregon State Sansregret Wally Cash Oregon Staters John Karamanos

Dubuque Passes Edge Upper Iowa 19 to 0 in Homecoming Finale

Dubuque University shutout Upper Iowa 19 to 0 as Art Brooks connected with Sway on two long passes and Brooks scampered for a TD. The Spartans dominated after halftime with a 20-yard pass to Sway and a 14-yard scoring toss to Sway, while Upper Iowa threatened only once.

Dubuque Upper Iowa Dubuque University Art Brooks Upper Town Spartans Brooks Sway Farnum C. Harris

Missouri vs Kansas State football showdown summary

Missouriturned in early points as Jack OConnell and Pete Ihm added in the second period. Brinkman connected on two long third period passes, including a strike to Nickell for a counter. Missouri's Bill McHenry scored again in the fourth, then Kansas State moved ahead with a Grimes to Watson pass to reach the scoring column.

Missouri Jack O’connell Pete Ihm Brinkman Nickell Bill McHenry Kansas State Grimes Watson

Auburn Beats Tulane In 25th Meeting

Auburn defeats Tulane 20 to 14 in New Orleans marking the 25th football matchup. Auburn opened with an 87 yard first quarter drive capped by a 60 yard pass from Nolan Lang to Sam Clarkin and a two yard TD by Billy Yearout.

New Orleans INS Auburn Tulane Nolan Lang Clarkin Billy Yearout

Georgia Eleven Upset By Underdog LSU 32-0

LSU overwhelmed Georgia with a strong running game and a stout line to post a 32-0 victory before about 25 000 at homecoming. Charley Trippi, just released from the army, suited up for Georgia in the loss.

Georgia LSU Athens Louisiana State Charley Trippi Army

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