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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1939
Page
12
The Upper Iowa Peacocks defeated Western Union 27 to 0 in a game played largely through the air. Alderson connected on several passes, with Harkins and Walters scoring, while Western Union struggled to mount a sustained offense and had interceptions late.
Kentucky defeated Georgia 13 to 6 in Louisville as both teams connected on passes in the final period. The game drew about 15,000 fans amid heat, with Kentucky’s aerial attack sealing the win.
The Rebels of the University of Mississippi routed the St. Louis Billikins 42 to 0. Ole Miss scored in every period before a crowd of 10 000 spectators.
Southern Methodist and a reshuffled squad overwhelmed Marquette 16 to 0 before 18 000 at the Cotton Bowl. Johnny Clement led the scoring with a punt return and a 55 yard run set up Belville’s touchdown. Clement connected with Gerald Geise on a 20 yard pass and Dandy Dick Miller and Cliff Haggerman starred for SMU.
Holy Cross Crusaders shut out Brown 20 to 0 in Providence. Crusaders scored all points in the first half and contained Brown’s threats after intermission before a 10 000 strong crowd.
In a crowded Sioux City stadium the South Dakota Coyotes edged Morningside 7 to 6. A key third quarter interception by Trumpeter set up a Coyotes touchdown with Wernli scoring and Gunderson adding the point after. Morningside answered with a subsequent touchdown on the next kickoff.
Monmouth runs past Lawrence 13 to 0 as Ray Scapecchi accounts for both touchdowns with 30 and 70 yard dashes before a homecoming crowd. This Illinois AP report notes Scapecchi's two scoring plays and the decisive victory.
Wartburg and Buena Vista battle to a 6-6 draw in Wartburg during the homecoming game after a fourth down pass into the end zone in the final quarter. The defensive contest produced the equalizer for Wartburg as Buena Vista remained scoreless in the fourth.
California beat Washington State 13 to 7 before 25 000 fans as Orville Hatcher and Jack McQuary powered the ground game for the Bears. A 54 yard run by Gerry Lutes and a late defensive stand preserved Cal’s victory.
Detroit topped North Carolina State 21 to 6 before 12,453 fans. The Titans or Southerners moved into Detroit territory only twice, scoring in the final period aided by a desperate passing attack.
Iowa Wesleyan and Penn College battled to a scoreless tie in Mount Pleasant as two would be goals were voided by penalties, leaving the game unresolved.
Georgia Tech Engineers overpowered Vanderbilt in a rough game at Atlanta stadium. Tech delayed the Commodores aerial attack and won 14 to 6 before more than 15,000 spectators.
The piece notes leased shooting rights at Harper's Ferry Conesville Muscatine bottoms and Cedar Rapids spots with many hunters chasing ducks and bass at Lake Wapelilo. It warns on electric fence dangers from Underwriters Laboratories and advises avoiding touching wires, crawling under fences, and safeguarding hunting dogs from shocks.
The Gazette notes Canadian pike and trout reach eastern markets early before lakes freeze. Fishermen face criticism for rapid selling of pike northerns and trout, with advice to slow sales to let next year’s fishermen assess supply. A truck collision near Guttenberg created a massive fish pileup allowing natives to access fish without licenses.
Fragmentary OCR notes cover Hamilton and Delaware counties and a portion of Story county north of highway 32 and Webster county north of.
A Missouri trucker with a line into Iowa reports a striking wildlife toll from highway travel. Totals include 354 rabbits 13 squirrels three doves four unidentified birds eight snakes 13 skunks one mole and one woodchuck.
Migratory waterfowl hunting rules clarified for pre 16 hunters require no stamp. Sunup to sundown hunting rejected with 7 am to 4 pm hours stated. Cedar Rapids Fish and Game Restoration Club reports pheasant planting, 10.7 percent loss, 982 of 1100 birds placed, $184.61 net cost, 69 farms approved.
Bradley Tech overwhelmed Long Island University after a seven year football hiatus. The Black Hawks caused 11 fumbles, eight recovered for Tech touchdowns, in a 33 point victory before about 4,000 fans at Peoria.
Luther college Decorah defeated Valparaiso University 20 to 7 in a homecoming football game at Valparaiso. Luther struck first in the second quarter on a Carey to Kvam pass and Reynolds run, with Sebastian adding the extra point. Kvam scored again in the third quarter on a five yard run, and Hougard capped Luther's scoring in the fourth. Valparaiso answered with a two yard run by Mueller and a late Krentzke to Finneran extra point pass.
Cedar Rapids wrestling fans will see a two match main event when Chief Osley Saunooke 330 pounds faces Joe Corbett and Slaughterhouse Phil Malloy in a one hour time limit at the Coliseum He also appears in a semi final against Otto Kuss with Don McIntyre returning to meet Kuss Ted Key and Gabe Zeller open the show in a one fall 30 minute bout.
Knoxville high school captured the Class A state cross country championship on the 1.9 mile Finkbine course in Iowa City with a meet record 10:29.8. Ottumwa finished second, Oskaloosa third, Wilson of Cedar Rapids fourth, Ames fifth. Williamsburg won Class B with a record 10:20.2, and Martinsburg led Class C with 10:34.3. Richard Wilson of Adell was the individual winner.
The Y M C A table tennis league starts Tuesday at 7 30 p m with teams Albert's Dry Cleaners Knapp Investment Wilson Monarch Foods Killian's Cherry Burrell Inter Ocean and Marion. James Lightner won the singles and the Lightner Bell pair the doubles in the preseason tournament. A class B league may start later to widen participation. Players may register with Lowell Taylor or B L Jackson. Tuesdays schedule has Killian's vs Cherry Burrell and Inter Ocean vs Marion.
Duke defeats Syracuse 33 to 6 before 21 000 spectators in Durham. Duke backs George and Wes McAfee spark the win with strong backfield play. Syracuse fails to mount a scoring drive as Duke dominates on both sides of the line.
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