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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1939

Page

10

Notre Dame Triumphs Navy 14 to 7 in Big Stadium Scrimmage

Notre Dame defeated Navy 14 to 7 before 81,104 at Cleveland Stadium. Sheridan ran 27 yards for the first score, Piepul added a second, and Navy mounted a late 64-yard aerial to Whitehead for its only touchdown. Capt. John Kelley starred for the Irish blocking as Notre Dame claimed its fourth straight win and Navy its first loss in four games.

Piepul Navy Cleveland Stadium South Bend Notre Dame Milt Piepul Irish John Kelley Sheridan Elmer Layden Dartmouth Middies Kerr LE Hansen Gallagher Bergner DeFranco McGrath McIntyre Harwood Ae Trimbie J. Kelly Burke Kmbdas Arege Tou — B. Sheridan Saggau Sitko Zontini Cai Whitehead Dame Notre Plast Arbdoit O'Brien Kiovatch Jac Bru Lillis Brosey Guards Ran Kelleher B. Tidan Stevenson Crimm Slinka Sims Leonard Beers Gillette Eree Umbire H. G. Hedges Field Bray Xavier Herd Steger Michigan

Indiana Beats Illinois 7 to 6 for Second Win

Indiana defeated Illinois 7 to 6 as Hursh’s passes and backfield miscommunications slowed the Hoosiers. A third period missed signal sparked Illinois’ first touchdown, with key plays from Rettinger and Smith and a failed conversion by Duane Fultz leaving the score at 7-6.

Indiana Shades Illinois Hursh Ray Dumke Indiana Ralph Hathaway Rettinger Smith Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin Muscéueydave Rucinski Herbert Prutves Zitine

Oklahoma Opens Big Six Title Defense With 27 7 Victory

Oklahoma defeats Kansas 27 to 7 in Norman to start defense of its Big Six title. Beryl Clark leads the Sooners with a TD each quarter, while Kansas reply came late when Bukaty and Amerine connected for a 32 yard score.

Norman Okla Oklahoma Kansas Sooners Beryl Clark Bukaty Amerine Aed Dwight Ream Van Missouri Ndieton Stminster Jack Cranglie Flinois

Bucks Rally Past Minnesota 23 20 in Tight Buckeye Win

The Bucks squeeze out a 23 20 victory over Minnesota with a late string of plays. Ohio State capitalized on a Scott to Clare TD pass and a successful placement kick. The fourth quarter featured Minnesota scoring early but penalties and miscues limited further gains.

Christiansen Ohio State Scott Frank Clare Minnesota Gophers Buck Van Bruce Smith Mernik Frank Smith

UCLA Bruins Top Montana in 20-6 Football Thriller

UCLA Bruins overwhelmed Montana Grizzlies 20 to 6 before a crowd of about 20 000 in Los Angeles. Bruins gained momentum after weathering Montana's deceptive aerial attack and held on for the win.

Los Angeles INS Montana Ucla Bruins Grizzlies

Northwestern Triumphs Over Wisconsin 13 to 7

Northwestern rallied to defeat Wisconsin 13 to 7 as Clawson scored twice and York added a 20 yard TD reception. Bill Schmitz connected on a crucial third down pass to York, while Wisconsin miscues and stout defense kept the Badgers from mounting a sustained threat.

Wildcats rally as Clawson leads attack in tough game

Don Clawson of Wisconsin led a fierce assault for the Wildcats, breaking a 15 yard run and scoring from three yards out after a failed extra point. John Hannan of Northwestern intercepted George Paskvan to halt a Badger advance as the pivotal plays shaped the game.

John Hannan Northwesterns George Paskvan Badger Wisconsin Wildcats Clawson

Tulsa Shellacks Centenary In 15 To 7 Victory

Tulsa's Golden Hurricane beat Centenary 15 to 7 in 91 degree heat. Marshall Dennis opened scoring with a third period placement kick. Richard Morgan intercepted a Centenary pass at the 41 and added a 6 point return for Tulsa.

Tulsa Okla Golden Hurricane Centenary Marshall Dennis Richard Morgan Hurricane

Smukler Quits Pro Football After Eagles Return

Dave Smukler, famed Philadelphia Eagles running back and former Temple star, announced he is quitting professional football this Saturday. The decision ends a noted career marked by rugged play and local fame in Philadelphia and college circles.

Philadelphia INS Dave Smukler Philadelphia Eagles Temple

Kohawks Fall To Cornell In Windy Battle

Cornell defeats Coe 2 0 after a late safety and a string of fumbles. Dunlop shows passing flair for the Kohawks but penalties and drops derail their drives as wind swirls through the stadium and the clock runs out.

Colorado Wins For Coach Under Fire

In Boulder Colorado University posted its first win of the season 13 to 0 over a dormant Colorado State team as reports circulated that Coach Bunny Oakes faced possible dismissal by the board of regents.

Colorado Boulder, Colo Ins Bunny Oakes Board of Regents Athletic Board Colorado University Colorado State

Johnny Gooch to Scout and Run Schools for Pittsburgh

Johnny Gooch former Pirates catcher and coach will scout the south and conduct schools for the Pittsburgh club.

Pittsburgh Johnny Gooch

Duquesne Upsets Pitt 21-13 in late rally

Duquesne overcame a 13-7 Pitt lead in the final period as John Yacina caught a mid air pass for 18 yards to tie the score and John Kokisky added the decisive extra point. Sophomore Rokisky, Ahwesh and Gonda scored for Duquesne while Bonelli and Rettinger tallied for Pitt before a 23,000 crowd at Pitt Stadium.

Duquesne Pittsburgh John Sandy) Yacina John Kokisky Pitt Stadium Panthers Pitt Panthers Philip Ahwesh Pitt Ahwesh Rokisky DP Reanne Robert Thurbon John Jurchey Nery George Gonda Ee En Acm Boneil Rettinger Gonae Yacina Gorrie Gs Goesridge Hafer Gurczewski Corace Mitchell Fife Sekela Murphy Ree Connell Goodel Rey Kirklowski Ey Marron Keller Shochmen Wight Demao Squires Corbo Petchell Donells Connors Chadonic Bigwood Binotto Fedorchak

Quakersdefeat Harvard 22 7 in Cambridge comeback win

Penn Quakers unbeaten improved to 22-7 by overcoming Harvard 22-7 before 30 000 fans in Cambridge Massachusetts. Harvard led 7-6 at halftime as Francis Lee connected with Loren MacKinnery for a score then Bill Koepsell to Harlan Gustafson for Penns first half interception.

Cambridge Mass Pennsylvania Quakers Harvard Penn Francis Lee Loren MacKinnery Bill Koepsell Harlan Gustafson Koepsell Jim Chandler Gustafson Chandler Francis Reagan

Michigan Rolls Over Chicago 85-0 in Big Ten Exhibition

Michigan dominates Chicago 85 to 0 as Westfall and Harmon lead with multiple touchdowns. The game opens with a 55-0 halftime, notes include Harmon scoring 18 points and Nelson adding a 35 yard TD, while Chicago fumbles twice and Michigan’s reserves see limited scoring in the third period.

Bob Westfall Michigan Chicago Harmon Westfall Dave Nelson Fritz Paddy Jordan Nettacento Kennedy Bac Evashevsk Luther, Wickter R. C. Miller Czark Ostroot PWC Wees Ingalls Wuombge Weueesves Sukup Lounsbury Cee Smith Richardson Czak Evashevski Troske Strong Nelson Savills Kelto Zeilinski Butler Ben- Ks J. Troske Grissen Sitti Christy

Yale Shells Army In 2015 Victory At Yale Bowl

57 000 fans packed Yale Bowl to watch Yale defeat Army 20 to 15. Yale quarterback Fred Harrison fumbled on the 18 yard line in the second quarter allowing Army to reach a TD. Burr returned a punt to the 29 then Bartholemy caught a pass for a goal line score. Kaye's extra point put Yale up 7 6 and the Elis held the lead the rest of the game.

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DuBuke Falls to DeKalb 20 to 12 in Upset Bid

DeKalb Teachers defeated Dubuque University 20 to 12 on Saturday as Dubuque put up a stiff fight against the favored team. The game was played in DeKalb with AP reporting.

Dubuque DeKalb Dekalb, Til Dubuque University

Drake Triumphs 7-0 Over Arch Cyclone Foe

Drake defeats Iowa State 7 to 0 as Dickson scores on a fourth down run and Cox adds the placement kick. Harvey set up the drive with a 38 yard return. Drake’s defense stymied multiple Cyclone advances, with Osborne missing a key field goal and Drake Holding late in the game.

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