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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1939

Page

12

Chicago U Grid Plight Arouses Student Writer Says Players Reward Is Derision

Chicago University football carries a troubled season with Daily Maroon editorials condemning derision as players’ reward. The squad, 1-3, has been routed 85 to 0 by Michigan and faces Virginia next, while President Hutchins visits the locker room after the latest game.

Hutchins Michigan Daily Maroon University of Chicago Harvard Clark Shaughnessy The Maroons University of Virginia Charlottesville

Viewing the Field: Local High School Football Review

Roosevelt drops from unbeaten with 19 0 loss to Waterloo West. Franklin ties Clinton 0 0 while McKinley falls to Oelwein. Wilson wins as race for Mississippi Valley title heats up with seven teams in contention.

Roosevelt Waterloo West Franklin Clinton McKinley Oelwein Wilson Ramblers Iowa City Dubuque Hawks Waterloo Iowa City High Davenport Waterloo East Fort Dodge Mason City Marshalltown Oskaloosa Bobcats Davenport High Danceland

Louis Boudreau To Coach Pro Cagers

Louis Boudreau, former Illinois star and Cleveland Indians shortstop, plans to coach the Hammond Indiana National Pro Basketball league team this winter. He is back at the university to finish his degree work.

Champaign, Ill Louis Boudreau University of Illinois Cleveland Indians Hammond Ind Boudreau

Steele plans comeback after knockout loss

Freddie Steele, who quit boxing after a one round knockout by Al Hostak, announced a comeback Tuesday. He signed with Eddie Meade, manager of welterweight champion Henry Armstrong, and may return in Los Angeles within a month or six weeks.

Seattle Wash Ins Freddie Steele al Hostak Steele Eddie Meade Henry Armstrong Los Angeles

New Faces Appear in Hawkeye Line

University of Iowa football reshapes its starting unit for the Wisconsin game. Max Hawkins moves to right guard replacing Herman Snider, Wallace Bergstrom debuts at tackle, while injuries shuffle the back field and practice pace lightens as the Hawkeyes prepare for Madison. Henry Luebcke returns to weight 248 pounds, Jim Walker eyes a return midweek.

The Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa Eddie Anderson Wisconsin Badgers Madison Max Hawkins Philadelphia Miss Herman Snider Wallace Bergstrom Hawkins Snider Henry Luebcke Bergstrom Jim Walker South Bend Walker Hawkeye Iowa Michigan WV. W Hayne Wisconsin University Hospital Luebcke Iowans Badgers Anderson

Kennedy Slated for Next Cedar Rapids Wrestling Card

Phil Malloy announced Kennedy will replace Mal Joy in Thursday’s main event against Chief Osley Saunooke after Joy broke his hand. Kennedy, a local favorite, has defeated Fritz Schnabel and his brother Hans in recent shows. Otto Kuss faces Don McIntyre in the semi finals, while Ted Key meets Gabe Zeller in the opening bout. Tickets went on sale at Lyman’s.

Phil “Slaughterhouse Malloy Cedar Rapids Osley Saunooke Jack Kennedy Mal Joy Kennedy Fritz Schnabel Coliseum Schnabel Hans Otto Kuss Don McIntyre Indianapolis Lou Plummer Ted Key UCLA Gabe Zeller Portland Ore Lyman

Clipping Rules Stir Michigan Chicago Game Debate

Iowa players say Michigan was not guilty of illegal roughness as Jim Walker was clipped in a legal zone. Cap Hedges explains the three yard protected line and the difference between legal blocking and clipping. The column contrasts 1939 Michigan Chicago with 1915 and notes officials face tough calls amid noisy crowds and coach reactions.

Jim Walker Iowa Michigan Wolverines Walker Cap Hedges Hedges Cap Crisler Chicago Northwestern

Scoring Pace In Pro Football Sets New Records

New York reports show professional football scoring rising by 196 points from last year on the season’s same date. Three field goals by the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants tied a national league mark. Chicago Bears must average 11 points per game to match Green Bay’s 223 last year as they sit on 170 in six games. The Rams lead in passing and the Giants and Lions boast strong defenses.

NEW York Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Chicago Bears Green Bay Bears Cleveland Rams Washington Giants Lions

One For All And All For One Rules At Ohio State

Ohio State football under Francis Schmidt shows a new team spirit with captains Andrako and Hull guiding a self policing, united squad. The Buckeyes beat Missouri Northwestern and Minnesota, while Cornell looms as unbeaten with a tightened lineup and stronger backfield. Attendance climbs with strong gate receipts as the season progresses.

Columbus Ohio State University Bucks Cornell Buckeye Spirit Missouri Northwestern Minnesota Scott Strausbaugh Langhurst Zadworney Larkkinen Schmidt New College Ohio Chicago Indiana Illinois

Iowa Varsity Lists Former Naval Player

Max Hawkins of Philadelphia settles as regular left guard for the University of Iowa. The senior, a four year Navy veteran who played on fleet teams, weighs 180 pounds and credits Navy roughness versus Big Ten finesse. Hawkins has attended five high schools and toured Europe and Asia during service. He majors in geology and aims for oil fields in Texas.

Iowa City Max Hawkins Philadelphia University of Iowa Hawkins Iowa Indiana Navy United States Fleet Guard Max Uncle Sam London George VI Texas

Northwestern Bans Portable Radios At Football Games

Portable radio sets were banned at Northwestern University football games after spectators brought various devices to the stands and listened to race and game descriptions, annoying nearby fans. Ticket manager Ted Payseur ordered sets left at home due to numerous complaints.

Chicago Northwestern University Wisconsin-Northwestern Ted Payseur

Big Ten Open To Nonconference Tests On Varying Notes

Big Ten teams played 16 non league games in early season, seven wins and two ties. Purdue Michigan and Ohio State lead hopes to rise above .500 as Purdue goes west to Santa Clara and Michigan and Ohio State host Yale and Cornell. Coaching views and injuries shape upcoming conference battles and cross matchups with Illinois Wisconsin and Northwestern facing key tests.

Chicago Big Ten Michigan Ohio State Purdue Santa Clara Yale Cornell Michigan State Towa Buckeyes Wolves Bucks Bernie Bierman Minnesota Gophers Boilermakers Tom Harmon Jim Langhurst Fritz Crisler Big Jim Walker Iowa Wisconsin South Bend Ind Harry Stuhldreher Tom Farris Northwestern Bob Zuppke Illinois Illini Evanston Wildcats Francis Schmidt Bo McMillin Hoosiers West Coast Wildcat Badger Jack Ryan Ryan Bill de Correvont Wildcat Ollie Hahnenstein Don Guritz

Yeager Aims at Fresh Cyclone Offense for Missouri

Iowa State enters four days of hard practice as Coach Jim Yeager plans to deploy multiple offensive tricks after a 7 to 0 win over Drake. Injured backs Lindsay Winsel and Ed Petroskey will return for the Missouri game.

AMES Iowa State Missouri Jim Yeager Cyclone Drake Lindsay Winsel Ed Petroskey Tigers

Boxing Roundup From Associated Press

Dan Merritt of Chicago defeated Alex Kmetiles in South Bend. Bucky Taylor of Baltimore outpointed Lew Feldman in New York. Charley Burley of Pittsburgh stopped Mickey Makar in Bayonne. Patsy Perreni of Canton won a decision over Chuck Crewell in Los Angeles.

Associated Press Chicago Dan Merritt Cleveland Alex Kmetiles South Bend Ind Baltimore Bucky Taylor Lew Feldman New York Pittsburgh Charley Burley Mickey Makar Bayonne N. J Canton Patsy Perreni Chuck Crewell Los Angeles

Louis to fight in two exhibitions then four rounders in October

Promoter Mike Jacobs scrapped a planned nine city October November tour for Louis to boxing exhibitions and four rounders only. Louis faces Arturo Godoy for the crown February ninth at Madison Square Garden with a five year challenger contract. Comiskey of Paterson emerges as best bet to dethrone Louis while Billy Conn is seen as possible successor by some experts. Football in the United States was at its lowest ebb in 1905 due to injuries.

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