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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1948

Page

12

Cats Frolic By Syracuse In 48-0 Tilt

Northwestern dominates Syracuse 48 to 0 in Evanston led by fullback Murakowski and quarterback Farrar. Northwestern outgained 345 rushing yards and 171 passing while Syracuse totaled 42 rushing and 76 passing. Key scorers include Murakowski Perricone Tunnicliff and J Miller with Farrar passing to Armand Cureau for two touchdowns.

Syracuse Northwestern Wildcats Art Murakowski Ed Tunnicliff Gasper Perricone

Nevada routs Tulsa 65 14 in football game

Nevada Wolfpack dominated Tulsa Golden Hurricane 65-14 led by the nation's top passer Stan Heath. Nevada built a 41-7 halftime lead and did not punt until mid third, with Sherman Howard adding long runs and two scores before a final field goal.

Tulsa Okla INS Nevada Wolfpack Stan Heath Golden Hurricane Heath Sherman Howard Iowa

Indians Stop Harvard 14-7 in 52nd clash

Dartmouth's speedy Indians beat Harvard 14-7 in Cambridge as Charley Roche connected with Kenny O'Donnell for the opening score. A 80 yard Dartmouth march ended with Bill Dey’s four yard TD run, and Joe Sullivan sealed the win with an eight yard rush in the final period.

Cambridge Mass Dartmouth Indians Harvard Charley Roche Kenny O’donnell Bill Dey Joe Sullivan

Franklin's Haddy Wins Efficiency Test Championship

Gary Haddy of Franklin won the football efficiency test finals sponsored by the Cedar Rapids siegeboard Commission Saturday. He received a football from George Hollenback donated by Armstrong's Sports Goods. Finalists included Larry Caldwell McKinley Bruce Karr Rooseviet and Bob Snyder Wilson.

Gary Haddy Franklin Cedar Rapids Siegeboard Commission George Hollenback Armstrong's Sports Goods Larry Caldwell McKinley Bruce Karr Rooseviet Bob Snyder Wilson

Irish Harriership Hawks by One Point

Notre Dame’s cross country team defeated Iowa 27 to 28 as Jim Murphy of the Irish won the three mile race in 15 11.4 while Iowa sophomore Keith Brown finished second in 15 19.5 at Iowa City AP report.

Iowa City Notre Dame Iowa Jim Murphy Keith Brown

Georgia Tech Triumphs Over Florida 42 7 in Atlanta

Georgia Tech quarterbacks sparked a rally after Florida led early, as the undefeated Jackets rolled to a 42 7 victory before about 28 000 fans in Atlanta. Florida opened with a 54 yard drive for the first score before Tech seized control.

Atlanta INS Georgia Tech Florida Jackets University of Florida

Blackhawks at Tipton Intrasquad Game Tuesday Night

The Moline Black Hawks of the National Professional Basketball league will stage an intrasquad game in Tipton on Tuesday night. Murray Wier, former Iowa star, will participate in the action.

Tipton Moline Blackhawks Murray Wier Iowa

Bears Romp 21 0 to Beat Huskies on Rainy Day

California bears crushed Washington Huskies 21-0 in a Pacific Coast conference football game played on a rain soaked field. The victory kept California bowl bound while Washington’s homecoming hopes vanished as the stormy conditions limited scoring and field play.

Seattle Bears California Washington Huskies

Rams Break Through for 13-0 Victory Over Franklin

Dubuque’s Rams end three-game skid with a 13-0 win over Franklin in a Mississippi Valley Conference tilt at the city stadium. Ralph Richman scored the first TD from four yards and hooked a 32-yard pass to Dick Wendt for the second. The defense limited Franklin’s attack, with a late 95-yard drive setting up Richman’s second score and a fourth-quarter finish with Wendt on a pitch. Assisted by strong line play from Ritter and Steve, the Rams secure the shutout as Richman and Wendt spark the decisive scoring drive.

Dubuque Franklin Rams Ralph Richman Dick Wendt Thunderbolts Jack Elgin Duane Thenhaus Richman Wendt al Peremsky Notre Dame Iowa Contre Oracko Meyer Burlington Tripucka McKenzie Spaniel DiMarco DiMarco-Falke Tedore

Moline Pros Triumph 44-30 In Cage Tilt

Tri City professional team Moline Pros defeated Danceland pros 44 to 30 at Immaculate Conception High School. The Blackhawks led 38 16 after three periods as ex Notre Dame star Billy Hassett and Big Don Otten impressed the crowd. Hassett launched a ball into the balcony during the outing.

Moline Pros Tri- Cities Danceland Immaculate Conception High School Blackhawks Notre Dame Billy Hassett Big Don Otten Hassett

Notre Dame Routs Iowa 27-12 With Solid Second Half Rally

Notre Dame seized control after halftime, scoring three straight touchdowns to pull away from Iowa. Sitko, Faske and Oracko powered a 27-6 third quarter surge, then Contre added a fourth period TD as the Irish defeated the Hawkeyes 27-12. DiMarco directed late drives, while Hart recovered Iowa fumbles and Panelli broke loose for a 39 yard TD.

Emil Sitko Iowa Faske Sitko DiMarco Bill Wightkin Iowa Ten Notre Dame Leon Hart Gay Oracko Hawkeyes Tony Guzowski Mearl Naber Tipton Way Tedore Naber Panelli

St Norbert Ends Loras Undefeated Streak 13-6

St Norbert College toppled undefeated Loras in West De Pere Wisconsin with a 13-6 upset ending Loras 13 game unbeaten run. Loras had won four straight games before the loss.

St. Norbert Loras West DE Pere Wis St. Norbert’s College Dubuque

Stanford Edged By Trojans 7-6 in Coast Upset

In Palo Alto California Southern California Trojans beat Stanford Indians 7 to 6 in a pacific coast conference game. Jim Powers connected a 15 yard pass to Bill Jessup for the lone TD with 15 seconds left in the first half. Emory Mitchell to Rupe Andrews tied the game in the fourth quarter but the extra point failed.

Palo Alto Cal INS Southern California Trojans Stanford Indians Jim Powers Bill Jessup Jeff Cravath Dean Dill Stanford Emory Mitchell Rupe Andrews Mitchell

Late Carleton Score Downs Peacocks, 7 0

Carleton College won 7-0 over Upper Iowa with a late two minute drive. Dale Kelly connected with Dean Selken on a 42 yard pass for the only score after a 58 yard, 14 play march. Bob Davis added a four yard TD run on fourth down to seal victory.

Northfield Minn Carleton College Upper Iowa Fayette Iowa Carleton Dale Kelly Dean Selken Bob Davis

Unbeaten Aggies Fall To Drake

Drake University defeated Colorado A&M 31-29 at homecoming before 11 000 fans in Fort Collins. Dick Steere kicked a 15 yard field goal in the fourth quarter to break a 16 16 tie and give the Bulldogs the lead, while Colorado A&M rallied with 62 yards passing and 38 rushing plays in the final minutes. Frank Fawcett and Thurman McGraw had early scores for the Aggies who led 16 0 after the first period.

Fort Collins Colo Drake University Colorado A & M Dick Steere Aggie Steere Bulldogs Aggies Bob Hainlen Frank Fawcett Thurman McGraw

Notre Dame, Minnesota lead in cross country results

Notre Dame finished with 27 points and Minnesota 28 in college cross country. Missouri defeated an unnamed state, while Lipp's Grill crushed Danceland Amateurs 46 to 27 in amateur basketball. Tri-City Blackhawks won 44 to 39 over Danceland in professional basketball.

Notre Dame Jows Minnesota Drak Missouri Lewat State Lipp's Grill Danceland Amateurs Tri-City Biackhawks Danceland

Grid Results and Scores Across Colleges and States

A dense recap of college and regional football scores across a wide set of conferences. Notable results include Notre Dame 27 Ionz 12 and Ohio State 34 Wisconsin 32 in the Big Nine, Missouri 49 Iowa State 7 in the Big Seven, and Indiana 14 Pittsburgh 21 among others. Strong showings by Carleton 73 Upper Iowa 0 and Northwestern 11 Mission House Capital 21 appear amid extensive regional listings.

Notre Dame Ionz Michigan Minnesota Ohio State Wisconsin Illinois Purdue Northwestern Syracuse Pittsburgh Indiana Big Missouri Iowa State Kansas Nebraska Colorado Kansas State Oklahoma Texas Christian Kentucky Marourite Michigan State Penn State Howling Green Baldwin-Wallace Ohio Wesleyan Depauw Capital Kenyon Miami Ohio Ohio US Swarthmore Ursinus Chillicothe Kemper Military Eau Claire River Falls Hillness Wesleyan Hitneis Collexte Stevens Point Oshkosh Lincoln U. I Phiander Smith Railwaukee LaCrosse St. Thomas Concordia Valley City Mayville Chadron Midland Whitewater Platteville Quincy Macomb Cincinnat Butler Kent State Western Reserve Mt. Union Akron Doane Kearney St Xavier Western Michigan Manover Manchester Muron Yankton Macalester Jamestown Wooster Muskingum Denison Oberlin Augustana Iil North Central Wheaton Lake Forest Alma Kalamazoo U. Michigan Tech i Northern Michigan Evansville Indiana State Eastern Ill Witness Normal Franklin Earlham Carthare Elmhurst Knoxville Livingstone Qtterbein Ashland Wesleyan Shaw Mortis Brown Wabash Valnaraiso Defiance Olivet St. Cloud Duluth Carroll James Milleken St. John’s St Mary's Northwestern College Mission House Capital Neidelbers Wittenberg John Carroll Niasara Findlay Detroit Tech Shurtleff Eureka Mankato Moorhead Wabneton Science Ellendale Wisconsin Tech Milton Wayne Hastings Gustavus Adolphus Hamline Cherry Point Marines Philadelphia Navy Tennessee Sewanee Centre Center North Carolina Virginia Salem Delaware State Eyene Carolina State Chattanooga Nion Virginia State Hampton Mississippi Boston U Richmond Hampden Sydney Clark Alabama State Getene Ate Louisville Municipal Miles Memorial Southern VA Langston Wofford Davidson Presbyterian Rollins Howard Johnson C. Smith Western Carolina Lenoir Rhyne South Georgia Marion O East Tennessee State Carson Newman Maryville Emory & Henry Guilford Atlantic Christian Texas A East Texas Baptists Louisville Western Kentucky Texas College i Illleton College Trinity Knuston Arkansas State Delta State Austin Peay Bethel Appalachian Hici Point North Texas Agricultural Schreiner Southwestern Howard Payne McMurray Abilene Mississingi College Troy State Livingston Vf Ross Corpus Christi Florida State Seminoles Millsaps Aang Texas State Stephen Fustin

Zaharias Berg Advance in Hardscrabble Open Final

Fort Smith Arkansas INS reports Mildred Didrikson Zaharias defeated Betty McKinnon of Mount Pleasant Texas in the Hardscrabble Women's Open semifinal. Betty Berg overcame Mary Agnes Wall 4 3 while Zaharias beat Miss McKinnon 5 4 to reach the final.

Fort Smith, Ark INS Mildred Didrikson Zaharias Betty McKinnon Mt. Pleasant Texas Betty Berg Mary Agnes Wall Menominee Mich Miss McKinnon

Leahy Praises DiMarco After Notre Dame’s 27 12 Win

Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy praised Iowa star Al DiMarco as the Irish beat the Hawkeyes 27 to 12 in Iowa City. Leahy credited Iowa coach Eddie Anderson for mental and physical readiness and noted Notre Dame’s defense held Iowa to negative passing yards as he discussed players like Des Moines center Jerry Groom and guard John Frampton. He also looked ahead to Navy and praised the‘iowa freshmen prospects while stressing the rivalry should continue indefinitely.

Iowa City Frank Leahy Notre Dame Iowa Hawkeyes Leahy Des Moines Jerry Groom Purdue Jimmy Halliburton John Frampton Terry Brennan Irish Navy

Oklahoma Tops Texas Christian in Wild 21 18 Finish

Oklahoma edged Texas Christian 21 to 18 in Fort Worth as lead changes multiplied in a seesaw game. Lindell Pearson, a 19 year old halfback, burst 38 yards for the decisive score to give Oklahoma its third straight win over a Southwest Conference foe.

Fort Worth Texas Oklahoma Texas Christian Lindell Pearson Pearson Horned Frogs

Devens Hero Scoring Play Seals Victory

Jeff Schreiner delivered the decisive touchdown for Devens College in a 2014 upset over the University of Massachusetts. With the score tied 14-13 and two minutes left, a deflected pass landed in Schreiner’s hands, earning Devens the win as he collided with a goalpost and collapsed, later revived by teammates.

Devens Mass Jeff Schreiner Devens College University of Massachusetts Massachusetts Fran Nagle Schreiner

Hawks Fret Over Their Mistakes After Notre Dame Loss

Iowa City players admitted costly errors cost them a 27 to 12 defeat to Notre Dame. Coach Eddie Anderson urged better play upcoming Wisconsin tests. Players praised Notre Dame's speed and tackling while pledging to improve and prepare for tougher games ahead.

Iowa Hawks Joe Grothus Wisconsin Purdue Notre Dame Mearl Naber Tipton

Illini Upset Purdue 10-6 in Big Nine Football Clash

Illinois defeats Purdue 10 to 6 in Champaign aided by two breaks and a 78 yard drive in the third quarter. Bernie Krueger scores for Illinois after a punt miscue, while Purdue answers with a 35 yard TD pass from Bob DeMoss to Ken Gorgal but falls short as Maech tle adds the extra point. The crowd of 56,451 watches Illinois snap a three game skid and claim its first Big Nine win of the season.

Charles Chamberlain Champaign Ill Illinois Purdue Hiini Jack Pierce Illini George Punzell Bernie Krueger Maechtle Bob DeMoss Ken Gorgal Rudy Trbovich

Kansas Passes Tap Huskers in Homecoming Victory

Kansas routed Nebraska 27 to 7 before 36 000 fans in Lawrence as Dick Gilman threw three touchdown passes marking his tenth to twelfth of the season. Kansas led 7 to 6 at halftime and extended the margin after a blocked punt set up another score with help from ends Darrell Norris and Bryan Sperry who twice blocked and recovered Nebraska punts.

Lawrence Kan Dick Gilman Kansas Nebraska Gilman Darrell Norris Bryan Sperry

Iowa Football Comeback Stuns Notre Dame in Scramble

Dick Meyer of Burlington intercepted a Notre Dame pass to set up Iowa's second TD as teammates praised the defense. Bob McKenzie teased Joe Paulsen about a potential long run while team doctors reported all players in good shape and ready for Wisconsin.

Dick Meyer Burlington Notre Dame Iowa Bob McKenzie End Tonkawa Okla Joe Paulsen Dav Joe Wisconsin

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