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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1938

Page

2

Northwestern Seeks Big Ten Upset Over Minnesota This Saturday

Northwestern eyes an upset to topple Minnesota and reclaim a share of the Big Ten lead. Northwestern’s offense led by Hahnenstein and Ryan dazzled Illinois 13 0, while Wisconsin and Ohio State posted decisive conference wins as Michigan’s Tom Harmon shines in a thriller with Yale.

Northwestern Minnesota Gophers Wildcats Illinois Ohio State Chicago Big Ten Michigan Yale Tom Harmon Midwest Colgate Iowa Kansas State Indiana Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Texas Christian Davey O'Brien Maronette W. L. T. Pet Ohio State Sevee Michigan Cresee Ilinois Cerere Wisconsin Towa Eaveceees Purdue Wlinois New York U. Notre Dame Army DePauw Woolgate Holy Cross Dartmouth Harvard Princeton Navy Penn Columbia Lions Cornell Penn State Syracuse Michigan State Crusaders Georgia Georgetown Manhattan Temple Middle West Towa Santa Clara Arkansas

Penitentiary Eleven Dominate Semi Pro Game

Fort Madison Iowa Bulldogs claim twelfth straight win by defeating Easton Heights 26 to 2 in a Sunday semi pro contest.

Pella shutsout Montezuma 21 to 0 in Friday clash

Pella whipped Montezuma 21 0 with Grundman scoring twice and Turner once. Reynolds and Johnson starred for Montezuma before Johnson broke a collarbone late in the bout.

Montezuma Pella Grundman Turner Reynolds Johnson

Viewing the Field Kohawks chase Midwest title

Coe College in second place in the Midwest conference trail by four points after a 6-2 loss to Lawrence. Lawrence leads with three wins, Beloit and Ripon are mentioned as contenders. A homecoming set for Davenport’s football week includes Carleton and Wilson games shaping the race.

Coe Lawrence Vikings Cee Carleton Kohawks Wilson Iowa City Hill Park Mississippi Valley High School Roosevelt McKinley White Stripes

Iowa State Eyes Big Six Title Clash With Sooners

Ames notes Iowa State Cyclones riding a seven game win streak after a 21-7 upset of Kansas and a 3-0 conference record. They aim to bolster stake with Drake and Oklahoma home games before a pivotal November 19 showdown with Oklahoma on Clyde Williams Field.

Ames Towa State College Cyclones Marquette Cyclones University of Kansas Kansas Lawrence Jayhawks Everett “Rabbit” Kischer Iowa State Kansas State Denver Luther Nebraska Missouri Town State Drake University University of Oklahoma Towa State Milwaukee Drake Oklahoma Wildcats Manhattan University of Indiana Tom Stidham Sooners Sooner Cyclone Clyde Williams

Carnera Takes Dumb Waiter Role in Italian Film

Primo Carnera, former world heavyweight champion, signs for a minor part in the Italian movie Dark Crossing. He will play a dumb waiter who goes berserk after maltreatment, in a career shift from boxing to film amid health and career struggles.

Rome Italy Primo Carnera Man Mountain Sequals America Carnera Primo

St Ambrose Defeats Rockhurst 19-0 To Extend Win Streak

DAVENPORT I a UP St Ambrose college rolled to its 28th straight football win defeating Rockhurst college of Kansas City 19-0 before about 7000 fans Sosnouski scored from the one yard line in the opening period and Cosentino and McConville added fourth period touchdowns St Ambrose began its unbeaten streak in 1935 with only a 1936 tie.

Davenport Davenport High Mooschart Blue Devils St. Ambrose Rockhurst Kansas City Bees Iowa City Tri-city St. Ambrose College Rockhurst College of Sosnouski Cosentino McConville

Lamont Bulldogs Finish Season with 12-2 Win Over Colesburg

Lamont Bulldogs cap fall baseball schedule with a 12 to 2 victory over Colesburg. Meikle coached squad finishes with six wins and no losses. Conant allowed two hits and struck out nine. Lamont’s season record includes 10 Aurora 4, Lamont 4 Strawberry 3, Lamont 2 Winthrop 0, Lamont 2 Hazleton 0, Lamont 0 Paired Bank 4, Lamont 12 Colesburg 2.

Lamont Bulldogs Colesburg Meikle Conant Aurora Strawberry Winthrop Hazleton Pairbank Colespurg

Referee Getchell’s miscall in Notre Dame Carnegie game sparks debate

The 1930s football clash between Notre Dame and Carnegie Tech featured a fourth down miscall by referee Getchell who claimed a third down. Carnegie argued and coach Bil Kern pressed the issue, while Notre Dame capitalized on the play. The piece also notes Pitt backfield stars Cassiano Stebbins Goldberg and comparisons to the Four Horsemen, plus baseball notes on Pirates Lopez and other major leaguers.

John Getchell Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Tech Getchell Friedlander Carnegie Bil Kern Pittsburgh University Four Horsemen Pittsburgh Cassiano Crowley Stuhldreher Layden Miller Stebbins Goldberg Chickerneo Pittsburgh Pirates al Lopez Boston Bees Lou Gcrig Babe Ruth Tony Lazzeri Cubs Dizzy Dean Paul Dean Cardinals

Villanova Downs Detroit With Two Long TD Runs

Villanova defeated the University of Detroit 13 to 6 as Nick Basca ran 60 yards for a second quarter score and Matt Kuber returned a 55 yard interception for a touchdown in the third. Palumbo’s coffin corner kicks pinned Detroit back and aided the Villanova defense throughout.

Philadelphia Villanova University of Detroit Nick Basca Matt Kuber Palumbo

Langhurst Opens Scoring Lead With 18 Points

Ohio State sophomore fullback Jim Langhurst scored three touchdowns in a Chicago game to surge into the Big Ten scoring lead with 18 points. Iowa’s Jerry Niles trailed by two points, as the region’s top scorers list shows Langhurst ahead of Niles and other conference backs.

Chicago Jim Langhurst Ohio State Husky Big Ten Langhurst Iowa Jerry Niles Ng Langhurst Ohlo Towa Don Scott Ohlohe Howard Wells Wisconsin Paul Kramer Mich

Sigourney Dominates North English 37-0 on Legion Park Field

Sigourney high school blanked North English 37-0 at Legion Park, piling up three rushing scores and three passing TDs. J Korf and Bill Edmundson each scored on four yard runs, with Standfield and Edmundson connecting on a 20 yard pass for a TD and a 14 yard pass to Edmundson for another, plus Edmundson later catching a 15 yard TD from Standfield.

Sigourney Sigourney High School North English Legion Park Field Savages J. Korf Bill Edmundson Kenneth Standfield Edmundson Russell Ridpath Standfield Bob Conklin

Hawks Face Slim Hope Against Purdue After Colgate Tuneup

Iowa football coach Irl Tubbs hopes a healthier lineup surfaces for the Purdue game set in Iowa City after a rough Colgate clash. Balazs may return from knee injury, while Allen McFain Luebcke Olson progress. Byelene powered a Badgers win with a 59 yard march and 73 yard dash. A revolving solarium atop a French tower is noted in the piece.

Gazette Iowa City Hawkeyes Purdue Iowa Irl Tubbs Colgate Red Raiders Tubbs Boilermakers Wisconsin Mike Byelene Badgers Byelene Jack Krause W. W Bill” Hayne Frank Balazs Balazs Hayne Bob Allen Ed Mcf&ain Dr. Hayne Henry Luebcke Chicago Glenn “Red” Olson

Art Lewis steers Rams toward pro league contention

Art Lewis, elevated from line coach to head coach of the Cleveland Rams, directed a dramatic 23-21 comeback win over the Chicago Bears at Wrigley Field. The Rams, after a 0-3 start, have won three straight under his leadership and chase the Green Bay Packers for the western division crown.

George Kirkley New York Art Lewis Cleveland Rams Cleveland Washington Redskins Lewis Hugo Bezdek Rams Chicago Bears Wrigley Field New York Giants Ohio Wesleyan Bears Detroit Green Bay Packers Green Bay Pittsburgh Cecil Isbell Purdue Packers Corby Davis Indiana Lions

St Marys Sophomore Star Leads Gaels Past USF 13 6

Mike Klotovich, St Marys sophomore halfback, scored the decisive two touchdowns in the final period to lift the Gaels over San Francisco 13 to 6 in foggy conditions. USF mounted a third period drive, but a failed extra point left the score tied, and Klotovich sealed the win with a 46 yard sprint and a 20 yard pass to Aronson for the decisive touchdowns.

San Francisco Mike Klotovich St. Mary's University of San Francisco Fisk St. Mary’s Bill Telesmanic

Prison Eleven Wins Twelfth Straight Game

In Fort Madison Iowa the prison eleven beat the Easton Heights Des Moines team 26 to 2, marking the Bulldogs third victory this week and their twelfth straight win over the last two years in Sunday action.

Fort Madison INS State Penitentiary Bulldogs Easton Heights Des Moines Bulldogs Gare

Unbeaten Teams Face Big Tests This Week

A roundup of top college teams with undefeated records facing crucial tests. Notre Dame, Army, Pitt, Fordham, Georgia Tech, Vanderbilt, North Carolina, Duke, Michigan State, Texas Christian, Baylor, California, and Utah are highlighted for week matchups across regional conferences.

Carnegie Tech Syracuse Georgia Vanderbilt Creighton Colorado State Brigham Young Idaho San Francisco Hava Haan YORK Pittsburgh Dartmouth Villanova Georgetown George Washington Boston College Fordham Midwest Minnesota Notre Dame Oklahoma Iowa State Western Reserve Northwestern Tennessee Duke Texas Christian Texas Tech Baylor California Santa Clara Rocky Mountain Utah Army

Lawrence Leads Way With Coe In Second

Beloit beats Knox 6 to 0 to take third place while Knox drops to fourth and Lawrence claims the Midwest lead. Coe loses non conference to Iowa State Teachers 14 to 0 but remains second in league percentage as Knox falls out of second. Monmouth tops Ripon 22 to 13. Lawrence hosts Ripon Saturday. Cornell meets Knox in Parents Day game at Mount Vernon. Carleton aims first win against Coe at Cedar Rapids. Standings note Delta Pine and Land Co. of Scott, Mississippi, owns 50 000 acres of cotton plantations.

Coe Monmouth Kohawks Cornell Purple Carleton Eby Ripon Lawrence Beloit Gazette Mount Vernon Beloit College Knox Galesburg Iowa State Teachers Carroll St Olaf Simpson Midwest Cedar Rapids Resolt Resoit St. Olaf Iowa Teachers Rinon Lake Forest N. Central

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