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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1937
Page
4
Vanderbilt edged LSU 7 to 6 at Dudley Stadium in a dramatic upset. The Commodores capitalized on a single scoring drive late in the game after LSU had taken a 6 0 lead, while LSU briefly threatened in the final minutes with a pass to Kavanaugh and a late touchdown salvage attempt.
Ohio State defeated Northwestern 7-0 as Don Heap sparked the Wildcats with a 42 yard kickoff return to open the second half and led a drive to the Ohio State 13 yard line. The Buckeyes held after four plays netted 9 yards and forced a turnover on downs.
Drake dominated yardage 201 to 76 and held a 84 to 34 aerial edge as Iowa State offered little scoring. Key plays included a 33 yard lateral to Drake 38 and a Rushmore touchdown setup by Vickerstaff, with Drake securing the win despite late threats.
Nebraska defeats Missouri 7 to 0 in Columbia as Marvin Plock scores on a 13-yard run after Thurston Phelps connects with Jack Dodd for a 35-yard pass. The game features strong defenses and a few pivotal aerial plays, giving Nebraska two wins and a tie in conference play and keeping the Huskers in the chase for a third straight Big Six title.
Cornell defeats Ripon with a 120 point victory in a basketball game. Key players and lineup notes include Kruger and Fiore contributing on defense and offense. Officials and substitutions are listed with game details and final score.
A long list of football results features Detroit defeating Boston College 1 0 and many other college and regional matchups. Scores span Amherst to Wheaton and include Johns Hopkins, Wesleyan, Williams, Tufts, Springfield, Geneva, Clarkson, Ithaca, Marietta, and more with varied winners and close contests.
Earl Red Pepper notes Ossie Solem's Syracuse squad, once lauded as a power, fell 13-0 to Maryland. He cites Cornell with six straight wins and Mount Vernon as a strong early standouts as season expectations rise for a ten year peak.
The University of Pittsburgh announced a revised athletic policy to place football on par with other college activities. It reserves the right to secure student employment for athletes as with other students and opposes athletic subsidies. After current contracts expire Pitt will play no more than nine games, all against major opponents, with a season opener the first Saturday in October 1940. The plan, effective July 21, follows the appointment of Athletic Director James Hagan and was endorsed by Chancellor John G. Bowman.
Strawberry Point high school begins basketball practice under Coach Klotz with a list of players including Almon Fliehler Daniel Ivory Bob Blanchard Jim Mhersen Bob Hagge Kent Snyder Lawrence Stewart Edgar Quinlan Charles Pieck Mersin Huebner James Hughes Junior Courtnage Max Fuehler and Eugene Opperman. The opener is set for November 19 at home against Dundee with Arlington Elkader Edgewood Lamont Volga City Manchester on the schedule.
Marengo was awarded the Iowa county boys and girls basketball tournaments. Boys meet setup Feb 17-19 with girls later. several towns including Conroy, Ladora, Marengo, North English, Parnell, Victor and Williamsburg penciled in for boys pairings. Marengo holds the girls title as Williamsburg vies for boys.
Special to The Gazette Solon opens the 1937 38 basketball season by dedicating the new gym at Tiffin on November 10 and travels to Riverside December 3 for the dedication program. The schedule lists games at Titfin Bhucyville, Toddville, Shuryvile, St Marys Iowa City, Bolon Center, and Solon through February with county tournaments and sectional in late February.
Notre Dame overcame Navy 9 to 7 with a late rally after Navy took a 7 point lead. Wood scored the Navy touchdown while Sweeney and McFarland contributed on defense and a safety. Notre Dame fumbled eleven times but surged in the fourth quarter to claim the win.
Lost Nation releases a 6 game regular season schedule plus county and sectional tournaments on Feb 17 18 19 and Feb 24 25 26. Returning players include Muhl Kankel L Ales Story L Busch R Luke L Schultz D Muhl P Rechterman and R Young.
Letts coach John Tolan releases the year schedule featuring games against Atelissa Nichola Morning Sun Muscatine Grandview Buffalo Columbus Junction Wyman and others. The Louisa County tournament runs February 8 10 13 at Columbus Junction with multiple home dates posted.
Yale defeats Cornell 9 to 0 before 40,000 at Yale Bowl as Clinton Edward Frank of Evanston caps the win with a 67 yard rushing touchdown. Fullback Dav Colwell opened scoring with an 89 yard field goal, while Yale's defense held Cornell to three first downs.
California defeats USC Trojans 20 to 6 as Ward Stockton Bull Stoll standout for the Bears. Trojans’ lone score came on Greenville Landsdell for the visitors. California racks 24 first downs to 8 and outgains 349 to 66. Bears seek PCC title amid six straight wins.
Elwood high school coach Raymond Chenny has announced a 12 game 1937 38 basketball schedule. It lists home and away dates with opponents including Andrew Alumni Calamus Grand Mound Goose Lake Lost Nation Walton Delmar Elvira and Clinton county tournament at DeWitt with dates February 18 19 20 and 24 25 and a to be determined sectional tournament location.
Farmersburg Superintendent W C Clauson has begun girls basketball practice with seven letter winners returning and six new members. Returning players include Ferne Oeckelke Margie Reardon Caryol Topel Shirley Reardon Donna Oelke Bernida Leath Eileen Schultz Marilyn Kruse Arlene Mueller Ellen Glawe Berneice Hulbert Harriet Marsilius Eunice Kishman Leta Topel Mardella Kluth Florence Walters Wanda Henkes LaVon Reardon and Marjorie Nell Knudson.
Michigan defeats Iowa 7 6 in a tense showdown. Key plays include Kinnick’s long putt return and Trosko’s dominant rushing for Michigan, with Iowa fighting back through stoppages by the Wolverines’ defense.
In Eugene Oregon State broke a scoreless tie in the final quarter to beat the University of Oregon 14 to 0. The rivalry game remained scoreless through three periods before the Beavers struck late to secure the victory.
Pitt dominates Wisconsin as Cassiano breaks a 70 yard run after a Frank Patrick lateral. Daddie kicks 3 extra points while Pitt’s defense stymies the Badgers’ passing attack and seals a fifth straight win with no points allowed.
Strawberry Point high school squad finished its fall season with 2 wins and 2 losses. They beat Lamont 6-3 and Littleport 9-0 while losing to Valsa City 2-0 and Edgewood 5-3. Team members include Junior Courtnage James Miersen Rog Hagge Keith Ackman Eugene Opperman Vern Lyons and others. They plan spring practice to defend the Clayton County championship.
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