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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1942

Page

5

Bears Rally To Top Huskies 19 6 In Homecoming Showdown

In Seattle 31 000 watched California erase a 6 0 halftime deficit scoring three touchdowns in the second half. Jurkovich accounted for most offense directing runs and passes while John Ferguson Brunel Christensen Dan Pickett and Gene Waller were key contributors as California held Washington to 12 first downs and earned its first win of the season.

Seattle Wash Husky University of California Bears University of Washington Jim Jurkovich Golden Bears California Washington Jurkovich Berkeley John Ferguson Dan McCarthy Bears Gene Waller Brunel Christensen McCarthy Gene Pickett Walt Harrison Neil Brooks Harrison Swift Gene Walters Huskies Dimitri Tadich

Nix Leads TCU Past Pensacola Naval Air Station 21 0

Emery Nix threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score as Texas Christian University defeated the Pensacola Naval Air Station Goslings 21 to 0. Porter and Slover caught Nix passes for TDs, with Patton adding the extra points.

Pensacola, Fla Ins Emery Nix Texas Christian University Horned Frogs Pensacola Naval Air Station Goslings Nix Ralph Porter Navy Clifford Patton T.C.U

Waukon High Triumphs 25-0 in Homecoming Game

WAUKON The Waukon Indians defeated Maynard 25 to 0 in the homecoming clash. Willard Kerndt scored three touchdowns on 15 20 and 30 yard runs with Wertheim adding the fourth. Pieper Hewitt Cote formed strong line play and Williams Kerndt guided the backfield as Maynard failed to cross midfield. Agnes Johnson crowned homecoming queen.

Waukon Waukon Indians Maynard Willard Kerndt Werthein Pieper Hewitt Cote Williams Kernetin Wolfgran Agnes Johnson

Pheasant season opens long in Iowa with cautious note

Iowa sets the 1942 pheasant season as the longest in state history with 21 days of open hunting after harvests. Weather vegetation are heavy but birds remain. emphasis on safety, conservation, and farmer-sportsman relations. Trout season reopened Oct 8 due to high water. John David Kosek, 11, wins with 63 pounds of carp at Palisades. Reports show wall eyed pike catches. traps run Nov 10 to Jan 10 with musk rat kit concerns. outdoor cooking and seasonal fisheries work ahead.

Chuck Kosek Conservation Commission State Conservation Commission Iowa the Conservation Commission John David Kosek Mallory Street Palisades Paul Errington Town State College

Pennsylvania Routs Columbia 42 12 at Franklin Field

Penn tallied 42 points to 12 against Columbia at Franklin Field as Pitchin Paul Governall starred. Governall completed eight of 20 passes for 160 yards and both Penn touchdowns, earning cheers from about 40,000 fans despite little help from teammates.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Columbia Franklin Field Paul Governall Lions Paul Penn Prmerine

Wyoming Cowboys Roll Past Colorado Mines 26 to 6

In Golden Colorado Wyoming Cowboys coached by Bunny Oakes defeated Colorado Mines 26 to 6 in a non conference game. Touchdowns featured a 39 yard run by Loving a 35 yard run by Heasler a Ray to Scott pass for a TD and a late fourth quarter strike from Andre to Capellen. Mines closed with a late score on a Phipps to Nickerson reverse.

Golden Colo INS Bunny Oakes Wyoming Cowboys Colorado Mines Cowboys Loving Heasler Miner Shadow Ray Scott Bright Wyoming Mines Andre Capellen Phipps Nickerson Cowboy

Gun Club Opens Today In Fairfax For Sunday Shoot

The Fairfax Gun Club will open for shooting this Sunday at 2 00 p m allowing members to use the range for target practice.

GUN Club Fairfax Gun Club

Rider Sophs Beat Bolts in Cedar Rapids Soph football action

Roosevelt freshmen defeated Franklin 20 0 as Rider sophomores kept their winning streak in Cedar Rapids high school league. They beat McKinley and Franklin previously and also won 6 0 over Wilson in another city game with Dennison Hamor and Martin starring on offense.

Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Franklin Sophs Franklin Field Rider Sophs McKinley Wilson Franklin Soph Hayes Martin Dennison Don Hamor Don Martin Hamor Anderson Blazek Roosevelt Franklin Chester Eggleston Schu

Princeton Trips Brown in 32 13 Upset Bid

Princeton remained undefeated by blanking Brown 32 to 13 at Princeton Stadium before 15 000 fans. Bob Perina and George Franke powered a balanced attack with four touchdowns and two safeties by the defense.

Princeton Brown Bob Perina George Franke

Whirlaway Wins Washington Handicap at Laurel

Whirlaway captures the $15,000 added Washington handicap at Laurel with Georgie Woolf aboard. Thumbs Up finishes second ahead of Riverland in third after Vagrancy set early pace. Whirlaway runs 14 5/8 miles in 203 2/5 at 130 pounds.

Georgie Woolf Miles Riverland

West Liberty Beats Columbus Junction 7-0 in Homecoming

West Liberty high school football defeated Columbus Junction 7 to 0 in Friday night homecoming at Columbus Junction. Utrich scored the touchdown and added the extra point for West Liberty.

The Gazette Columbus Junction West Liberty Utrich

Washington State Tops Oregon State 26 13 in Portland

Washington State Cougars defeated Oregon State Beavers 26 to 13 at Multnomah Stadium. Jay Stoves and Bob Kennedy each starred in the second half driving a decisive third and fourth quarter, including a one yard TD plunge by Kennedy.

Portland Ore INS Babe” Hollingberg Cougars Washington State Oregon State College Multnomah Palouse Hills Jay Stoves Bob Kennedy Men of Iron Cougar Washington Staters Stoves Kennedy Earl Brenners Beaver Beavers Oregon State

Iowa State Teachers Romp Past Morningside 26 6 in Conference Clash

In Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers dominated Morningside College 26 to 6 to seize the North Central Conference lead. Gene Steinkamp scored three times including two rushing TDs and a late scoring pass from Lloyd Miller. Pudge Cammarata starred in his first start helping the Tutors outrush 369 to 116 while Morningside gained more through the air with 115 passing yards.

Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers Morningside College Joop Gene Steinkamp Steinkamp Maroons Morningside Christianson LE Freeman Barnhart Ott Hageman LG Sa Taylor Pox Seeeeee Barnholdt Linneee Ee Seeene McElvery Marth Secesseee RT Ye Ae Peterson Catshall Eae Caves Hughes Miller OB . Logue Camarata FBR Hughes Gemmenson LH Stel Wooden Cammarata Barnhart Buchmiller

Drake Cyclones Defeat Cyclones 32 23 in Cross Country

Drake University led by Dave Griffith won the four mile race 23 to 32 over Iowa State. Griffith finished first in 22 minutes 47.3 seconds, narrowly beating Lee Richardson of Iowa State by a yard.

DES Moines Drake University Dave Griffith Iowa State Griffith Lee Richardson

Y M C A Keep Fit Crusade Draws 150 Enrollees

Over 150 members join the YMCA Keep Fit Crusade with more than 100 others working out at off times. Classes include conditioning sessions three days weekly and volleyball, with tumbling boxing wrestling and water polo among activities. Multiple instructors and schedules are listed under Gurney Day who directs gym conditioning and counsels members.

Y.M.C.A Alex Fidler Ralph Pilgrim George Nissen Leo Baughman Edward Klouda Paul Kind

Regis College Beats Greeley State 6–0 In Narrow Win

Regis College edged Greeley State 6 to 0 as a fourth quarter 18 yard pass from Jerry Malone to Bill Newland set up a late touchdown. Malone also excelled with punting keeping Regis out of trouble in the first half. Pete Clarke stood out for Greeley as the defense halted Regis near the goal line twice.

Denver INS Regis College Greeley State Colo Jerry Malone Bill Newland Malone Regis Greeley Pete Clarke Greeley_ State

Steelers Meet Redskins For Eastern Division Lead

In Chicago the Bears face the Eagles as Halas heads to naval duty. Meanwhile the Steelers aim to share the Eastern lead by beating the Redskins, who currenty hold four wins and one loss after a season-opening win over Pittsburgh. Brooklyn faces New York and Green Bay meets Detroit in other league games.

Chicago INS Chicago Bears Philadelphia Eagles Eagles Bears George S. Halas Halas Washington Naval Aviation Department Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Redskins Redskins Brooklyn New York Ebbetsfield Chicago Cardinals Cleveland Rams Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions

Franklin Second in Cross Country Run, U. High Wins Race

East Des Moines and University High of Iowa City defended their state cross country titles. Grundquist led East to a Class A win with 10 points, finishing 11:33.2, narrowly ahead of Howard Cole. University High dominated Class B, scoring five points with Edward Smith of University High as winner in 12:54.

Des Moines University High Iowa City East Martin Grundquist Franklin Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Knoxville Lincoln Ames Grundquist Howard Cole Iowa Falls Redfield Edward Smith

War Bonds Thrift Message Promotes Save and Invest

A thrift oriented wartime appeal urges readers to save with War Bonds, noting saving builds wealth and supports America. It advocates purchasing ten percent of each paycheck as part of a national savings drive.

America

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