Minnesota Gophers Lead Big Ten Offense in Offensive Power
In Chicago, Minnesota Coach Bernie Bierman’s 1945 Gophers top the Big Ten offense after a 428-yard showing against Northwestern. Key players Vic Kulbitski Wayne Red Williams Merlin Kispert and Tommy Cates fuel the attack as Minnesota mixes power rushing with aerial threats. Purdue leads in defense with a stout unit allowing 219 yards per game after beating Ohio State.
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Illinois
Allied Industrial Cage League Elects Officers
The Allied Industrial Basket ball league elected Elmer Nelson Collins as president Bur dell Humbert Wilson and Co vice president and F G O Toole Link Belt Speeder secretary treasurer for the 1945 46 season. The league will hold games in the Quaker Oats gym starting the first week in December with representatives from Collins Iowa Mfg LaPlant Choate Quaker and Link Belt Speeder. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Oct 31 at 7 30 p m at the Y M C A.
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Chicago Meets Iowa Twice in Basketball
The University of Chicago Maroons will face the University of Iowa Hawkeyes twice in Big Ten play. Iowa visits Chicago on January 21, and Chicago travels to Iowa City on February 2.
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University of Chicago to join full Big Ten basketball schedule
Coach Nelson Norgren announced the University of Chicago will play a complete Big Ten slate this winter after a one year layoff. Three lettermen Fred DeGraw Jonathan Sharp and George Rabey have reported for practice.
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Walker Seeks Unconditional Release From Reds
Gerald Walker of Cincinnati disclosed on Tuesday his request for an unconditional release. He said he wants to stay in the major leagues and play for another club.
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DeMoss Seen As Greatest Grid Passer
Purdue freshman Bob DeMoss, 18, is hailed by coach Cecil Isbell as the likely greatest passer in college football history. The Dayton Kentucky native has sparked Purdue to five straight wins, delivering six straight completions against Ohio State and a 9 of 13 for 138 yards.
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George Taliaferro
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Bob DeMoss
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Chicago
Cecil Isbell
Dayton
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Isbell
Green Bay Packers
Sammy Baugh
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Buckeye Star Receives Novocaine Before Purdue Game
Ohio State halfback Paul Sarringhaus said he was given a novocaine injection prior to the Purdue clash to ease shoulder pain from a bruise. He noted the shot wore off in the second half and the injury became very painful.
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Mississippi Valley Football Standings
Mississippi Valley standings update shows team rankings and win loss records across the season. Key teams include Mississippi Valley State and nearby conferences with note of leading scorers and recent results shaping the race for the conference title.
Dempsey to Tour for Eighth Victory Bond Drive
Cmdr. Jack Dempsey will head a nationwide tour for the eighth victory loan bond drive with stops planned in Omaha and Des Moines. The boxer will promote the bond issue during the campaign.
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Letter writers on golf stars and Cedar Rapids junior high football
A reader praises Byron Nelson's 21 under par world mark and discusses Cedar Rapids junior high football. He argues the city should adopt a four high school system with supervised junior high football to boost preparation, discipline, and participation while noting manpower limits.
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Anamosa Glovers Will Stage Show at Schick
Anamosa Golden Gloves team sponsored by the firemen and the Anamosa Eureka will travel to Schick hospital in Clinton next Wednesday October 24 to boxing entertain wounded veterans. The local lineup includes Joe Joslin Squirt Russell Bill Rosencrans Don Dearborn Dean Musgrove Art Starks Darwin Hardensen Ronnie Goldsmith and Bill Leonard. Farris Biggart oversees the team.
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Central Poised To Clinch Iowa Loop Crown
Central appears certain to clinch the conference title after four straight league wins led by Bud Bonwell with 30 points. Luther has two conference losses, Wartburg trails with 20 to 6 over Wartburg, and Wartburg is favored to beat Upper Iowa.
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Crowe Plans Lineup Experiments for Notre Dame Game
Iowa City AP Crowe mixes positions with Leon George moving from guard to tackle and Ray Knowlton joining scrimmage. Nelson Smith hurts back and Walter Thorpe bears bruised rib after 52 20 loss to Indiana while Art Johnson returns to form amid ankle injury.
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Purdue Takes Ath Place in AP Grid Poll
Purdue jumps to fourth in the AP college football poll after pounding Ohio State 35 to 13. Army Notre Dame and Navy lead. Navy slips to third. St. Marys Gaels rise to tenth as Texas moves to ninth.
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