Grinnell Upsets Cornell In Homecoming Victory
Grinnell college celebrated its homecoming with a 12-7 win over Cornell on Saturday. Nagel, Gruening, McGrane and Woodward starred for Grinnell, while King Bodine Haloupek and Roberts led Cornell. A half time score of 7 6 favored Cornell with a 25 yard pass to Kennefick for Grinnell and a late cross country meet added between Grinnell Cornell and Navy pre flight Iowa City.
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U. S. Navy
Iowa City
Navy
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Joy Miller
Stevens Woodward
Miller' Bredimuscree
King Bishop
Harris Kennefi
Oregon Beats Idaho Vandals 28 to 0 for First Win
The Oregon Webfoots defeated Idaho 28 to 0 in Eugene to post their season opening victory. Bill Davis scored first in the third quarter, followed by a Reynolds to Nowling aerial for a score. Roy Erickson added a TD pass to Dick Brown, with Scrappy Rhea converting after each tally.
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Ore
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Idaho
Webfeet
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Oregon
Bob Reynolds
Tuss Nowling
Hoosiers Clinch Tough Loss as Indiana Fans Rally
After a hard defeat the Hawks face a tough week with coach McMillin likely to struggle rallying the squad for the Town Seahawks game. Tom Farmer shone with three completions for a touchdown and Indiana’s repeated lost scoring chances frustrated fans and staff.
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Boy Farmer
Tom Farmer
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Hoosiers
Lou Saban
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Hillenbrand
War Bonds Ad Encourages Small Investors
A wartime ad urges readers to buy War Bonds with a ten percent return per pay period, suggesting that anyone can invest steadily. It frames bond purchases as a simple path to contribute to the war effort and secure ongoing earnings.
Creighton Bluejays Triumph Over Drake Bulldogs 33 to 14
Creighton Bluejays defeated Drake Bulldogs 33 to 14 in Des Moines to claim their first Missouri Valley Conference win. Key scores came from Joe Skaff on early and late passes, Bill Brock on a 3-yard run, and Tony Porto on a 2-yard keeper. Drake answered with two fourth-quarter TDs before Creighton closed with a 17-yard pass to Barney Burdick.
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Joe Skaff
Warren Robinson
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Robinson
Barney Burdick
Syracuse Ages Air Attack to Beat Cornell 12-7
Syracuse, trailing after Cornell’s first quarter TD, countered with two second quarter passing scores for a 12-7 win before 15 000 at homecoming. The Orange had 12 first downs and 152 rushing yards while completing 9 of 20 passes for 141 yards.
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Columbia
Pennsylvania
Paul Governali
Lions
Philadelphia
Detroit Beats Georgetown 6 to 0 in Stadium Upset
The University of Detroit defeated Georgetown 6 to 0 before 20,700 at U of D Stadium. Halfback Elmer Mada rik threw an 18 yard TD pass to quarterback Art Link for the lone score in the waning moments of the second period.
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U. of D
Elmer “Tippy” Madarik
Art Link
Indians Beat Trojans 14 to 6 at Kezar Stadium
Stanford led by guard Chuck Taylor and Buck Fawcett upset favored USC at Kezar Stadium. Fawcett scored from the one after a 35 yard march, Norberg added the extra point, and Taylor intercepted and scored on a 33 yard return. USC later scored on a 13 yard pass to Walt Jacobsmeyer but failed the extra point with seconds left.
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Chuck” Taylor
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Buck” Fawcett
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Jacobsmeyer
Flow of Grid Strength Shown in Poll
Whitney Martin notes the current AP weekly college football poll diverges from last year with only Michigan Notre Dame Santa Clara and Ohio State in the top 10. Ohio State jumps to No 1 while Coach Paul Brown questions the ranking. The piece suggests football pools as a guess method and mentions shifting team strength across state schools and new entrants.
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Durham
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Alabama
Illinois
Georgia Tech
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Boston College
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Notre Dame
Santa Clara
Ohio State
Paul Brown
McGovern Tops Grid Scorers With 71 Points This Season
Eddie McGovern an engineering student at Rose Polytechnic Institute led national college scorers with 71 points in three games. He scored six touchdowns in a 49 to 7 win over Earlham College and added seven extra points, missing one kick.
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Rose Polytechnical Institute
Earlham College of Richmond
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UCLA Eleven Routs Santa Clara Broncos 14 6 at Memorial Coliseum
UCLA Bruins defeat Santa Clara 14 to 6 before 35000 fans at Memorial Coliseum. Al Soli and Ken Snelling led a 77 yard third quarter drive to put UCLA ahead, Snelling scoring from the four and adding the extra point. Santa Clara’s Ed Forrest interception and Jesse Freitas’ late efforts highlighted a tight defensive battle as UCLA held on.
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Santa Clara
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Bill Prentice
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Freitas
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Broncos
Pat Higgins
English
Bronco
Ev Riddle
Bruins
Snelling
Notre Dame and Illinois Clash in Gridiron Thriller
Illinois and Notre Dame battled to a 27 21 tie as Butkovich Grierson and Bertelli scored for Illinois and Clatt Livingstone Cowhig Bertelli added Irish touchdowns. Key plays included Bertelli fumbles and Ashbaugh interceptions shaping the late comeback bid.
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Lloyd Larson
Wisconsin
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Nebraskal
Vanderbilt Domination: Commodores Bury Centre 66–0
Nashville report says Vanderbilt routed Centre College 66 to 0 after scoring early in the game and controlling play throughout. Commodores dominated on offense and defense, leaving Centre scoreless in the upset-style showdown.
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Vanderbilt Squashes Centre College
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Alabama Pounds Kentucky 14-0 in Tight Defensive Game
Alabama defeated Kentucky 14 to 0 in Lexington as two scoring breaks produced the Tide’s only touchdowns. A fumble set up the first score and a fourth quarter interception plus a line drive capped by Louie Seales’ plunge sealed the win before 14 000 fans. Hecht kicked both extra points.
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Kentucky
Russ Mosley
Don Salls
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Russ Craft
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Wartburg Knights Roll Over Western Union Eagles 33 to 0
Wartburg Knights stretched their unscored upon, untied string with a 33 to 0 win over Western Union. Baldy Allen threw two touchdowns, connected with Elaine on a 12 yarder, and Tuff Obenauer scored as Wartburg dominated the game and improved to three league titles and one non conference win. The defense limited Wisconsin aerials and Purdue’s air attack was neutralized in nearby battles.
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Elain
Baldy
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Lusan
Michigan State Stuns Great Lakes 14 to 0 in Homecoming
Michigan State, led by a tough halfback Dick Kieppe, defeated the Great Lakes naval training station 14 to 0 before 11,600 fans at Macklinfield. The Commandos dominated in rushing though the underdogs fought hard, marking Great Lakes’ worst defeat of the season after earlier losses to Michigan and Wisconsin.
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Dick Kieppe
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Commandos
Tony Hinkle
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Salers
Michigan
Wisconsin
Upper Iowa Beats Penn Rangers 35-0 in Home Opener
Upper Iowa rolled to a 35-0 victory over the Penn Rangers as Fallum, Farnum, Beasley and Corsan connected for scores and Beasley added extra points. Penn moved into the red zone late in the second quarter but a Holding call nullified a Ranger scoring chance.
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Vane
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Faroiin
Beasley
Rangers
Lerette
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Sone Farnam
Bark Bean
Twoesard
Pears Neta
Beatles
Minnesota Gophers edge Wolverines in late ball control
Gophers take 16 14 lead after Kuzma scores twice on 52 yard march. Minnesota preserves advantage as time runs out after a tense finish with Michigan. Key players include Kuzma Daley Frickey Garnaas and field goal by Garnaas.
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Mulrendy Ceithamson
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Lind Kula
Jim Masker
Northwestern
Don Hamilton
Notre Dame
Tony Haines
Yater Field
W Huesel
Daley
Frickey
Gartans
Garnaas
Longhorns Defeat Rice Owls 12-7 in Houston
The University of Texas Longhorns defeated the Rice Owls 12 to 7 in Houston, snapping a winless streak against Rice that lasted since 1932. The victory marked a return to success for Texas on the field.
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Simpson Defeats Luther 13 to 7 in Conference Battle
Simpson Redmen beat Luther 13 to 7 as Farnham sparked the offense with a first quarter plunge and a second quarter TD pass to Boughton. Sordel scored Luther’s late second quarter TD, with Sordel adding the extra point after Simpson’s touchdowns.
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Razorbacks Rally To Edge Mississipp i 7 6
In Memphis 15,000 fans watched Arkansas Razorbacks overcome Mississippi Rebels 7 to 6. Arkansas scored in the third period when Robert Forte from the one yard line and Cialone extra point completed the drive after Cialone set up the score. Mississippi struck first on a Forte fumble recovery and Jerrell Jones ran in from 57 yards.
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Arkansas Razorbacks
University of Mississippi Rebels
Arkansas
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Mississippi
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Forte
Charley Conerly
Jerrell Jones
Occupation Wins Breeders Futurity at Keeneland
In Lexington Keeneland closed its program with Occupation taking the $5,000 added Breeders Futurity feature. Amber Eight finished second and Dove Pie third.
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Massillon Tigers Claim No 1 Prep Grid Status
Massillon claims nation leading prep football status as undefeated streak and attendance records draw attention. The Tigers defeated Steuben and vaulted to the top with a 74000 home-game attendance average and a 10 game 131400 season tally. The club also touts a top scholastic band and strong wins over Cathedral Latin and Weirton, with coach Kammer guiding after Brown left for Ohio State. California notes earthquakes in state context.
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