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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1940

Page

2

Iowa Hawks Plan Passing Attack Despite Aerial Setback

Iowa coach Dr Eddie Anderson said the Hawkeyes will use a passing game against Minnesota this Saturday. He tested multiple quarterbacks including Bender and Farmer in diverse drills while evaluating passer options amid a strong freshmen scrimmage showing led by Ray Murphy and Guill ieard.

Owa City Eddie Anderson Iowa Minnesota Hawkeye Indiana Youel Farmer Bender

All sorts at his Houston home course and football notes

Details mixed from a Houston golf scene featuring Jimmy Demaret with four recent scores. The text also notes football views from Missouri vs Pitt, Paul Christman’s defense, and assorted sports anecdotes about college players, plus a 19th century punt claim and quirky campus remarks.

Hous Ton Tex Jimmy Demaret Pittsburgh Steelers Missouri Pitt Paul Christman Sarvignanos Desser Brown University Savignano Bradbury Robinson St Lowi U John Schneider Langest Billikens Kansas

Indiana can prove class this weekend

Indiana faces Northwestern after a 10 6 win over Iowa that could raise Bo McMillin’s Big Ten standing. If Harold Red Zimmer and Dale Swihart supply a stronger running attack, the Hoosiers hope to counter Hal Hursh’s passing and improve with Ohio State, Michigan State, Purdue, and Wisconsin looming.

Tom Siler Chicago Indiana Aicturv Northwestern Hoosiers Iowa Bo McMillin Michigan Minnesota Ohio State Michigan State Purdue Wisconsin McMillin Harold Red Zimmer Zimmer Dope Hal Hursh Harry Stuhldreher Mal Elward Badger

Bruce Smith Ready For Iowa Game After Knee Worries

Minnesota coach Berne Bierman drills defense to counter Iowa passing threat as Bruce Smith shows little sign of a limp after last week’s bruising win over Ohio State. Green hauls in late winning pass for Hawks from Kinnick.

Minneapolis Minn Bruce Smith Minnesota Ohio State Iowa Berne Bierman Smith Bierman Lewis Stauss Hawks Indiana Gophers Iowa City Bill Green Kinnick

Tipton Juniors Host Independence In Six-Man Clash

Tipton junior college six-man squad prepares to meet Independence junior college sextet at the local field Thursday night. Independence has one loss to Washington junior college, a team that defeated Tipton in a previous matchup.

The Gazette Tipton Tipton Junior College Independence Junior College Independence Washington Junior College Tipton Jr.’s

Old Friends. Zoeller and Hardin Play Eight Years Together

Lexington report notes Kentucky halfback Dave Zoeller and end Jim Hardin have shared the field for eight years since their freshman days at New Albany Indiana high school.

Lexington Dave Zoeller Jim Hardin Kentucky New Albany Ind

Pro Gridmen Reach New All Time High In Point Gathering

NEW YORK AP Scoring in the National Professional Football league reached a new all time average of 31 points per game as five games per team were completed last Sunday totaling 166 points for the half season 868. Washington Redskins lead in team offense with 147 points and 1 687 rushing yards while Sammy Baugh and Frank Filchock have a 62 percent pass completion rate. Giants and Lions top the defense with the Lions allowing 45 points in six games.

NEW York Washington Redskins Redskins Green Bays Packers Sammy Baugh Frank Filchock Washington Philadelphia New York Giants Detroit Lions Giants Chicago Cardinals Lions

Toledo Grid Team Struck By Injuries

A crippled Toledo high school football squad prepares to host Marengo on Friday in conference play. Key backfield star will miss action due to an ankle injury, while several others are sidelined by knee or nose injuries. Practice emphasizes passing defense as replacements and freshmen vie for playing time.

Toledo Marengo Raiders Montezuma Brooklyn Chiasta Traer DuPre Richard Zmolek Hie Conaway Kasal Durward Lyon Tommy Gibbs McEntree Wayne Paul A Johnson Roger Kvidera Dick Chapman Minnesota Gophers Bernie Bierman Bernie Bill Bill Rayburn McAlester Okla Jack Doyle Detroit Luther Coulter San Angelo Tex Bo Johnson Pepper Martin Cardinals Detroit News

Cornell Upsets Coe in Hard‑Fought Gridiron Clash

Coe suffered a setback as Cornell pressed its advantage with a strong opening and three touchdowns. The Kohawks faced injuries, notably captain Tess Leins breaking an ankle, while Moray Eby’s defense and Leins and Dunlop powered Coe’s attack. The outcome echoed a broader season theme as Iowa’s loss to Indiana paralleled this upset.

Dick Barker Cornell Coes Barker Beloit Coe Tess Lems Moray Eby Leins Dunlop Cue Kohawks Joss Iowa Indiana

Notre Dame Eyes Unbeaten Season After Carnegie Tech rout

Notre Dame fans hail a 61 to 0 victory over Carnegie Tech as proof of a potential legendary season. Coach Layden worries first stringers lack live play, though observers rate the backfield and line as a top offensive unit.

Gard Willigan South Bend Ind Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Memorial Stadium Elmer Layden Layden Carnegie Tech Trish Georgia Tech College of the Pacific Bob Hargrave Steve Juzwik Bob Saggan Milt Piepul

Archie Honored as PCL Most Valuable Player 1946

George Archie, Seattle first baseman, named Pacific Coast League MVP for 1946. Drafted recently by the Washington Senators after standout season with Seattle.

ST. Louis INL George Archie Archie Seattle Washington Sen

Grid coach holds one job 29 years

Eddie Briet notes J T M Saunderson has coached football at Morningside College for 29 straight years. He mentions Pete Snead as Sam Snead’s older brother and describes a wedding present scene involving Pat Mullen. The column riffs on sports figures and trivia from football to golf and baseball with a humorous tone.

Eddie Briet New York Chitter Chatter J M Saunderson Morningside College Sam Snead Pete Hot Springs Sam Floyd Giebell Tiger Pat Mullen Buffalo Butch Pat West Virginia St. Mary's Texas

Stanford Tactician Clark Shaughnessy Voted Coach Of The Week

United Press nominates Clark Shaughnessy of Stanford as coach of the week for lifting a demoralized team at Palo Alto. He has installed a nimble T formation style, led victories over San Francisco Oregon Santa Clara and Washington State, and faces Southern California in a key game that could decide West Rose Bowl hopes.

Harry Ferguson New York Palo Alto Pop Warner Ernie Nevers United Press Clark Shaughnessy Stanford Chicago University Calif Midway Shaughnessy Chicago San Francisco Oregon Santa Clara Washington State Southern California University of Minnesota Tulane Loyola of the South

Lou Little Denies Illegal TD vs Georgia

Columbia coach Lou Little scoffed at charges that Columbia's winning touchdown against Georgia was illegal. He said a Georgia cameraman misjudged the play and that Bayer's reception was a legal lateral from Will, with Bayer clearly behind Will.

New York INS Atlanta Columbia University of Georgia Lou Little Little Georgia Bayer Will

Perfect Grid Records Tested This Weekend

Four perfect record teams lead a six game Big Ten slate with Minnesota Notre Dame Michigan and Cornell favored. Northwestern Indiana Penn Michigan Ohio State at Cornell Illinois Notre Dame Illinois and Wisconsin Purdue are in play with injuries and form shaping outcomes.

Minnesota Michigan Notre Dame Cornell

Purple Polish Their Offense For Pioneers

Mount Vernon Cornell varsity tunes up with light polish drills against Grinnell as they prep for a Grinnell game. Freshman workouts under Charley Zoda feature 29 players including Eyre and Zoda at center and a slate of backs and linemen.

the Gazette Mount Vernon Grinnell Cornell The Purple Dick Barker Pioneers Coe Charley Zoda Lew Blight de Kalb Don Dougherty la Grange ITIL Don Frank Aurora Rodney Joy DeWitt Malcolm Nielson Chicago Ralph Ringgenberg Newton Clarence Welgos Riverside Ill Day Welterlen Edgewood Bob Byas Des Moines Larmer Flowers Jim Mustain Maywood Dale Thomas Marion Bill Dodge Clarendon Hills Bill Lamber Belvidere Douglas Augustine Geneva Til Robert Mendemeller Cedar Rapids Bob Sanderson Jim Eyre Francis Zoda Jack Hall Jim Harris Rochelle

Plan Iowa Minnesota dinner at Minneapolis

Plans announced for a joint Nowa Minnesota alumni dinner in Minneapolis on the eve of the football game between Iowa and Minnesota. Nearly 500 expected to attend starting at 6 30 p m in the Coffman Memorial Union. Iowa’s delegation includes Dr Eddie Anderson head coach and E G Schroeder.

Iowa City Nowa-Minnesota Minneapolis Coffman Memorial Union Building Iowa Eddie Anderson E. G. Schroeder Bruce Mahan Walter A. Jessup Karl E. Leib Robert Hayes University Twin City

Texans Break Ground as First Texans Play at Oregon

In Eugene Oregon Patton a center and Morris Jackson a guard become the first Texans to play for the Oregon football team marking a historic cross program move.

Eugene, Ore NEA Herschel Patton Morris Jackson Oregon

Williamsburg Invites Four Teams for Friday Track Meet

Williamsburg will host the annual invitational track meet Friday afternoon with early entries from Martinsburg Vinton School for the Blind University High Iowa City and Williamsburg. Williamsburg is the defending champion.

Gazette Williamsburg Williamseburg Martinsburg Vinton School For the Blind University High of Iowa City

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