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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1941

Page

3

Kansas blanks Iowa State 13 0 for first Big Six win

Kansas dominated Iowa State in Lawrence as Ray Niblo rushed for 37 yards and two touchdowns, Ray Evans added two passes and a TD, quarterbacks Ralph Miller and Evans shared duties in a 13 point victory that gave KU its first Big Six win in two seasons before about 5000 fans.

Jayhawker University of Kansas Ting Iowa State Cyclones Ray Niblo Kansas Lawrence Kas Oread Cyclone Evans Niblo Marv Vandaveer Jayhawks Iowans Jaybirds Miller Bob Seaburg Iowa

Bertelli Leads Notre Dame Past Illinois In High-Scoring Clash

Bertelli threw for 178 yards and four touchdowns as Notre Dame defeated Illinois 49 to 28. Juzwik, Earley, Evans and Miller scored through air and on the ground while Bertelli connected on multiple long passes. Illinois never quit but Notre Dame’s fast passing attack overwhelmed the Illini in the fourth quarter.

Dick Creevy Tom Miller Bill Earley Fred Evans Juzwik Bertell Illinois Bob Zuppke Bertelli Illini Don Griffin Liz Astroth Griffin McCarthy Evans Creevy Miller Fighting Irish Thinois Notre Dame Grierson Wee Oe Brutz McCulough Maddockeeley Ziemba Pawlowski Crimmins Uns Lis McCarthy Murphy Astron Wright Griffin Bertelli Smith Juzwik Correll Ares Evans Tliinois Smith Earley Juswik Wilson Frank Lane Cincinnati W. D. Knight Dartmouth Curtis Chicago Jay Berwanger

Mazur Leaves Army For West Point Football

Hank Mazur, a standout Army back, planned to join Boston College under Frank Leahy but chose West Point after his freshman year, switching military academy allegiance.

West Point N. Y NEA Hank Mazur Army Boston College Frank Leahy

Iowa State cagers report Monday for 1941-42 season

Iowa State coach Louis Menze will begin practice Monday with three returning lettermen from the Big Six co champion squad, captain Al Rudolphson guard Carol Schneider and Leon Aknes. Also joining are Bob Harris and several freshmen and frosh veterans as replacements for key losses. Drills start three afternoons and five nights weekly ahead of the season opener.

AMES Louis Menze Iowa State Kansas al Rudolfson Carol, Schneider Leon Aknes Menze Bob Harris Gordon Nicholas Freddy Gordon Dale DeKoster United States Marine Corps Quantico Jerry Deneckere Bob Hayes Henry Voset Harle Damon Thomas Jefferson High School Council Bluffs Damon Iowa Frosh Kenneth Anderson Gordon Bell Fred Clausen Rollin Kuebler Nicholas DeKoster Gordon

Indians Humble Huskies Cling To Bowl Hopes

Stanford’s Indians limited Washington's offense and capitalized on second half breaks to win 13 to 7. Frank Albert scrambled for a second quarter touchdown after escaping pursuers. Vucinich and Taylor contributed scores, while Ernie Steele’s 30 yard run highlighted Washington's effort.

Indians Huskies Seattle Wash Stanford University of Washington Frankie Albert Husky Vucinich Chuck Taylor Washington Sheller Ernie Steele

Sophomore Trio Powers Vols Past Bearcats 21 6

Tennessee sophomores Bobby Cifers Walter Slater and Max Partin sparked the Volunteers to a 21 6 victory over Cincinnati before 7000 fans in Knoxville.

Knoxville, Tenn Tennessee Bobby Cifers Walter Slater Max Partin Volunteers University of Cincinnati

Boxing Round Robin and Boxing Figures Stir NYC News

A noisy boxing column catalogs top contenders and managers. It notes Louis’s challengers Conn Nova and Baer, criticizes press influence, and mentions Kearns eye test for Bill Poland. It covers Risko seeking a heavyweight prospect, Zivic favored over Robinson, Jenkins’s Philadelphia warm-up, and Hanlon benefits.

Hicago Lem Franklin Billy Conn Lou Nova Buddy Baer Joe Louis Louis Stooges Jack Kearns Bill Poland Jack Dempsey Kearns Johnny Risko Cleveland New York Sharpies Fritsie Zlvic Ray “Sugar” Robinson

Kohawks Fight to the Wire as Lawrence Routs Coe

Lawrence overwhelms Coe 14 to 0 after Kohawks lapses allow two long Zupek runs. Zupek breaks free for a 63 yard TD. Crossett adds another score assisted by a strong Viking line. Injuries trim Kohawks as Lawrence’s defense stifles Coe in a rough, hard fought contest.

Zupek Viking Teddy Scalissi Ripon Coe Bob Nicholson Wilmert Kohawks Lawrence Invaders Rhodes Passo Crossett Doc Crosett Coc Cornell Dick Lane Billy Arnett Lane Arnett Vic Lowman Lowman Jack Dubois Ken Wigness Ken Anderson Ralph Pilgrim Paul Scheele Hidinger Linger Harkness Pilgrim Florin Christensen C - McIntosh Joss Crossett Wakefield Hedge Muertzweller Kirchoff Pope Gile Greco Supiano Rollins Nencki Meyers Hammar Nolan Hanna Doc—DuBois Cabinett Starcevich Wisgness

Cornell Clips Colgate in 21 2 rout at home

In Ithaca New York Cornell improved Big Red beat Colgate 21 to 2 before 18000 fans as three touchdowns were scored in the first half.

NBA New York Otto Johnny Kilbane Eugene Criiqui Cornell Colgate Ithaca N. Y Big Red

Beloit Sophs Rock Knox 12-0 on Homecoming

Beloit Sophomores Hill Carver and John Hannifan starred as Beloit beat Knox 12-0 before a homecoming crowd. Hannifan sprinted 21 yards for Beloit’s first TD in the second quarter and Carver added a 70 yard run for the second score in the third. The Smash threatened Beloit once, reaching the one yard line on a fumble filled drive.

Gazette Beloit Wis Hill Carver John Hannifan Knox Hannifan Beloi Carver

Minnesota Gophers Edge Michigan After Interceptions

Minnesota wins 7 0 as Rog ers recovers Hig gins fumble after punts. Kuzma connects with Ceithams for a first down then a TD pass to Fraumann but drops a shot on the one yard line. Garnaas intercepts Kuzma twice to seal the game as time expires.

Garnaas Joe Rogers Higgins Minnesota Michigan al Thomas Westfall Kuzma Rudy Smeja Fraumann Gophers Fitch Ingalls Pukemir Presuhnan Lechner Kielto Riuser Rogers Garnans Celthami Smith Kuzma Swiger Lockard Daley Michican Fricker

Cyclones win polo match at Ames over Illinois

Iowa State polo team earned its second straight win defeating Illinois 8 to 3 at Ames. Clyde Miller and James Kiser each scored three goals while Bob Jacobs added two for the Cyclones.

Ames Iowa State Illinois Clyde Miller James Kiser Cyclones Bob Jacobs

Purple freshmen outplay Grinnell in hard fought win

Cornell freshmen beat Grinnell frosh 20 to 13 on Ashfield Saturday. Waldorf struck twice with Geller and a TD, McCain answered for Grinnell with an 85 yard kickoff return. Cornell’s defense, led by Geller and Waldorf, held in the second half as McCain and Montgomery produced late shows for Grinnell.

Mount Vernon Cornell Grinnell Frosh Ashfield Purple Grinnell Gene Waldorf McCain Pioneer Waldorf Paul Geller Geller Montgomery Goller King Little Pioneers Hakes Cornell Vanstrum Fisher Jones Dobeck Woodward Roberts Hulteress Miller Hobson Stervens Ning Montgomery Galler Fetle Fhotehing Nichols Waildorf McCain Warner Barrett Lincoln

Sooners beat Santa Clara 16 to 6 in muddy showdown

Oklahoma Sooners tame the Santa Clara Broncos 16 to 6 after a rain soaked game at Owenfield. Jack Jacobs's kicking and a first quarter fumble return set the tone as Oklahoma builds a lead with a late fourth quarter touchdown, while Ken Casanega connects for a Bronco score in the rain.

Sooners Santa Clara Owenfield Broncos Jack Jacobs Orville Matthews Jack Haberlein Haberlein Jacobs Ne Okla INS Oklahoma Sooners Cherokee Kid Santa Chara Oklahoma

Bluejays Rally Tops Drake In Late Scoring Drive

Creighton Bluejays erased a 7-0 deficit to defeat Drake 12-7 in Omaha on a late 65 yard drive and a pass interception return for a touchdown. Drake led after a second quarter Reeves reception, but Leonard intercepted and ran 381 yards early in the fourth, setting up Creighton’s game winning march and Porto’s late one yard score. Creighton outgained Drake 220 to 91 rushing and earned 15 first downs to Drake’s four.

Iowa State Howard Tippee Charley Schalk Johnny Heggen Bob Caddock Kansas George Harville Cyclones Town State Heenen LE Ulrich McGraw Oe LY Mende x Fluker Hardman O&o Kern Eliiston Haren Eee Vandaveer Honsa Evans Niblo Ettinger Ovens Ff & GM State Omaha Creighton Bluejays Drake University Drake Fitzgerald LE Reeves Crice Neesen Miller Dillon Dondelinger Michie Velisek Adams Domrhne Jr St. Clair Wardick Burton Betterman Frans Mullin Warney Turst Dickson Crevehton Greeh Leonsard Porto Reeves Repass Stall Phicement Berle Swartz Dunn

Cornell Harriers Outrun Grinnell in mudded 3-mile race

Special to The Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell harriers defeated Grinnell 23 to 4 on a muddy three mile course. Dave Clutterham won in 16 10, finishing 100 yards ahead after a dominant run. Vance Wilson and Howard Orms took second and third, with Muttack fourth, Shoulberg fifth, Miles sixth, and Schmitz and Batey tied for eighth for Grinnell.

Gazette Mount Vernon

Hovius and Flack Lead Ole Miss Past Tulane

In New Orleans Ole Miss stunned Tulane 20 to 13 as Hovius and Jack Flack sparkled. Hovius gained 78 yards on a direct off tackle run and Flack added 50 yards earning the Rebels their first win over Tulane since 1915 before a 43,000 strong homecoming crowd.

New Orleans Hovius Jack Flack University of Mississippi Tulane Green Wave Rebels Flack Mississippi

Prep player dies after football game in Texas

Leon Jeter a 17 year old Tioga high school football player died Friday in Sherman Texas possibly from head injuries suffered in a game between Bells and Tioga Jeter rammed his head into an opponent s knee while tackling authorities said the incident occurred during the Friday contest and Jeter collapsed after the play and never regained consciousness

Sherman Texap Leon Jeter Tioga Bells Jeter

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