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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1940

Page

3

Oklahoma Beats Iowa State 20 to 7 in Homecoming Thriller

Oklahoma small line broke a tight game with a late 53 yard touchdown by Johnny Martin sealing a 20 to 7 Big Six victory over Iowa State before 14 000 fans. Wilder sparked ISU with a 52 yard run negated by a clipping penalty as both clubs exchanged scores in a hard fought contest.

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Freshmen At Coe Must Retain Headgear Lose Pushball Contest

Freshmen and sophomores at Coe college clashed in a pushball contest on Coe field Friday afternoon. The second-year men won 6 to 0 in the annual rivalry that decides whether freshmen may wear caps and bonnets. Student council president Ben Jump of Cedar Rapids said the council would determine how long the crimson and gold toppers must be worn later this week.

Coe College Coe Ben Jump Cedar Rapids

Loras Rolls Over Upper Iowa 27 to 6 in New Stadium

Loras College powered past Upper Iowa 27 to 6 in the opening game at their new stadium. Senior and Gotto starred with a 59 yard rush and a 23 yard run set up scores, Linehan connected for multiple plays, and Guter added the extra points and a late field effort.

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Luther Norse Fall to Central 13 7 in Opener

In Decorah Luther Norsemen lose 13 to 7 to Central in the North Conference opener. Sebastian, Luther guard, excelled with long punts while Mills of Luther stood out on defense. Central turned laterals into a 60 yard TD by Flickers after a blocked kick in the fourth.

The Gazette Decorah Luther Norsemen Central Sebastian Luther Guard Redmen Manning Luther Woodiwiss Norsemen Carey Jacobson Mills

University High wins two mile invitational cross country

Special to The Gazette Williamsburg hosts a two mile invitational cross country meet won by University High of Iowa City in 11 minutes 25.5 seconds. Williamsburg finished second, Adel third, and Martinsburg fourth.

Williamsburg University High of Iowa City Adel Martinsburg

Notre Dame Rolls Over Illinois 26 to 0 in Homecoming

Notre Dame powered past Illinois 26 to 0 before 63 186 at Champaign Illinois. The Irish dominated air and ground with two first quarter TD passes and four total, Saggaus passing brilliance fueling five straight completions including a 29 yard strike to Juzwik. Illinois penalties and a late mop up by Notre Dame's second team closed the game as the Irish earned 18 first downs to Illinois eight and 374 yards to 78.

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Cedar Rapids Bowling Association Elects New Officers

The Cedar Rapids Bowling Association announces Ernest Liska as president Carl Kirwin as vice president Harold Drew as first vice president Frank Kerres as second vice president Kenny Wagner as third vice president and Frank Stanck as secretary and treasurer. Executive board members include V White R Hunter George Holsinger Sam Kopel. A meeting at the Y.M.C.A. is set for Wednesday at 7 pm.

Cedar Rapids Bowling Association Ernest Liska Carl Kirwin Harold Drew Frank Kerres Kenny Wagner Frank Stanck V. White Y.mc.a R. Hunter Subway George Holsinger Red Crown Sam Kopel Lincoln

Tennessee Defeats Florida 14-0 In Second Half Rally

Tennessee over Florida 14 to 0 as the Volunteers break a scoreless two quarters with two long second half touchdown runs. The victory comes before about 15 000 fans in Knoxville.

Knoxville, Tenn Florida Fighting Gators Tennessee Volunteers

Wildcats Outpass Overpower Indiana in Big Battle

Northwestern defeats Indiana 20 to 7 as the Wildcats outpass and outrun the Hoosiers. Indiana led briefly after a second quarter surge, but Northwestern’s offense and stout defense preserved the win with two Clawson Benson scores and a strong passing game led by Hursh and Swihart.

Brown Beats Holy Cross 9 6 in Providence

Brown defeats Holy Cross 9 to 6 in Providence. Ernie Savignano opened with a first period field goal, and Andy High closed a 67 yard march with a fourth quarter TD. Holy Cross replied with a late second quarter score on a Natawich pass to Roberts for 60 yards.

Providence R. I Brown Holy Cross Ernie Savignano Andy High Natawich Roberts

Gophers Hold Off Iowa In Homecoming Thriller

Minnesota dominates with Franck scoring three touchdowns as Iowa fights back. Green makes key plays including a long return and a fumble recovery, but Minnesota's power offense drives to a 42 point Iowa setback amid a record homecoming crowd of 62,992. Purdue visit looms next week.

Bill Diehl Hawks Towa Gophers Tollefson Franck Bill Green Minnesota Iowa Bus Mertes Tom Farmer Green Jack Dempsey Purdue Boilermakers Iowa City Farmer Gilleard Notre Dame George Gable Walker Jim Mike Enich Jim Youd

Stanford Beats USC 21 to 7 in New Stadium Triumph

Stanford defeats Southern California 21 to 7 before about 60,000 at the large stadium. Norman Standlee scores the decisive touchdown late in the fourth quarter after a pass from Frankie Albert, with Albert also connecting for others and Stanford breaking USC’s late resistance.

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Aggies Edge Baylor to Remain Unbeaten in Upset-Free Run

Texas A and M defeated Baylor 14 to 7 in Waco to extend their 16 game winning streak. John Kimbrough faced tough defense but Texas A and M still produced two touchdowns and held Baylor’s passing game for the victory witnessed by about 20,000 fans.

Harmon Leads Terrible Tom in Michigan Penn Clash

Michigan defeated Pennsylvania 14 to 7 as Harmon scored both touchdowns and added a two point after, outgaining Reagan and the Penn backfield. Penn's lone real threat came late in the third, but a stalled drive ended with a failed pass on fourth and three.

Carnegie Tech Defeats Case Institute 14-0 in Cleveland

Carnegie Tech Tartars, after injuries and two losses, shut out Case School of Applied Science 14-0 in a Saturday encounter in Pittsburgh. The win marks their second triumph of the season.

Pittsburgh Carnegie Tech Tartars Case School of Applied Science of Cleveland

Loyola Dominates College of Pacific in Satire Football Clash

In a lopsided game at Los Angeles, Loyola Lions cruised to a 7 to 0 lead early and added two more touchdowns as star players Macrasy and Herty Shaw delivered scoring runs and passes to seal the victory before about 6000 fans.

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Teachers Dedicate Stadium With Win

CEDAR FALLS Iowa State Teachers dedicated their new football stadium with a 13 to 6 victory over Kansas State Teachers of Pittsburg Kansas. Benns McCabe scored a key back and the team added an extra point after halftime.

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