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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1945

Page

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Navy Rallies to Beat Penn 14 7 in Final Minute

Navy defeats Penn 14 7 at Franklin Field as Tony Minisi catches a 24 yard touchdown from Bob Hoernschemeyer with 24 seconds left. Navy opens scoring in second period on Dick Jenkins end run after Evans pass, while Penn’s lone score comes on a 3 yard end run by Frank Jenkins. Penn coach George Munger misses upset due to illness but watches on TV.

Philadelphia Hollywood Navy Penn Franklin Field Tony Minisi Bob Dick Scott Bob Evans Hoernschemeyer Dick Duden Duden Jack Currence Middies Evans George Munger Munger University Hospital Grippe Quakers

Cocker Spaniel Club Plans Specialty Showing in Cedar Rapids

The Cocker Spaniel club of Cedar Rapids schedules a December 16 specialty show with puppies 6 to 9 months and 9 to 12 months, Novice, American Bred, limit, and Open classes. Winners compete for Winners Male, Winners Bitch, and Best of Winners. the event follows AKC rules under license.

Cocker Spaniel Club Cedar Rapids Coliseum Cedar View Smokey Joe Everett Montross United States K. C

Guards and backs named for Yale.Princeton Penn State game

A fragment lists players by position and officials for a game involving Yale Princeton and Penn State. Guards include Pig Kurtz and others. centers and backs named. referees and umpires listed as Albie Booth David Pawcett J Cooper French.

Pig Kurtz Beeen Hass- Deuber Hubley” Melton Navy Markel Carnahan Wallace Tac Shimshak Kristich Turner Sorenson C. Scott Williams Welsh McMurray Currence Minisi Barron Albie J. Booth Yale Bergin Princeton David Pawcett Westernaper Pield J. Cooper French Penn State

Washington Upsets USC 13 7 On Late Forward Pass Duo

Washington beat Southern Cal 13 to 7 in Seattle as two late forward passes decided the game. Wally Cash to Gordon Hungar produced the winning seven yard touchdown and Dash added the extra point. Washington had earlier tied the game with a 42 yard TD pass from Joe Stone to Marvin Hein.

Seattle Wash Ins University of Washington University of Southern California Trojans Southern Cal University of California Washington Wally Cash Gordon Hungar Dash Joe Stone Marvin Hein Cash Ted Tannehill Tannehill Verle Lilywhite Nee Eee Wee Eee

The Dude Wins Brown Memorial At Sportsman's Park

The Dude ridden by a top apprentice won the John A. Brown memorial at Sportsman's Park in Chicago. The 123 pound top weight led to a nose victory over Did Play in seven furlongs before 13,000 fans. The colt earned $3,930 this year and $14,030 overall at Chicago tracks. A spill after the start injured star apprentice rider Matt Johnny, with possible left leg fracture, taken to hospital.

Chicago INS al Gaal Dude John A. Brown Sportsman’s Park Pomp’s Gal Matt Johnny Carl Bond

Temple Grabs 6-0 Win After Pitt Fumble

Temple University stayed unbeaten with a 6-0 victory over Pittsburgh as a first period fumble by Pitt set up the lone score. The win marked Temple’s fifth straight triumph before 15,000 fans.

Pittsburgh Temple University Panthers Temple

St. Louis Player Discharged and Reports to Club

The St. Louis athlete has been discharged and will report to the club for the next season, the AP reports.

ST. Louis St. Opened

Brewers Sold as Salenger Takes Milwaukee Club

Oscar Salenger, Chicago attorney, announced the purchase of the Milwaukee Brewers baseball club with Bill Veeck remaining as vice president and chief scout. Salenger noted Veeck could repurchase up to 50 percent of the stock and that Nick Cullop would stay on as manager, preserving existing policies.

Milwaukee Wis Oscar Salenger Chicago Milwaukee Brewer Bill Veeck Salenger Veeck American Association Rudy Schaffer Brewer Frederic Mendelson Nick Cullop Tucson Ariz Rogers Hornsby Hornsby Brewers Chicago Daily News Charley Grimm Chicago Cubs

Football Scores Across Teams Include Haverford and Lehigh Victories

A scanned sports roundup lists numerous college football results with Haverford 33 over Penn Military 9 and Lehigh 6. Other scores feature Boston College Navy Plebes 33, Mass Maritime 6, Delaware State 14, Hampton 6, Harvard 25, Mass Coast Guard 0, Bucknell 26, Lafayette 2, NYU 1, Amherst 4, Dartmouth JV 13, Holy Cross 21, and several additional matchups across multiple institutions, including regional contenders and service academies.

Haverford Penn Military Squantum Naval Boston Col. Navy

Blood Donations Reach Wartime Pledge Figures

A national drive during the war collected 100,695 pints of blood for the armed forces, reflecting widespread civilian support as volunteers contributed to military medical needs.

F Volun

Washington State Routs Idaho 21 to 0 in Second Meeting

Cougar Eleven blasted the University of Idaho 21 to 0 before about 4,000 in Pullman. Freshman Bill Lippincott scored twice on an 18 yard return and a six yard run, with Perrault and Anderson adding the final TD. Cooley and Walter added extra points as W S C dominated on 16 first downs and 214 passing yards while Idaho struggled to reach the Cougar 38 yard line.

Pullman, Wash Washington State College University of Idaho Bill Lippincott Cougars Okanogan Lippincott Idaho Perrault Anderson Cooley Walter Washington State Frank Miyaki

Canadiens Open with Win Over Blackhawks

Montreal defeats Chicago 8 to 4 to start the season led by rookie Billy Reay and veteran Toe Blake each scoring twice. Wingy Johnston adds two for the Hawks as a second period fight triggers additional penalties and the Canadiens pull away with three goals in the first and again in the second.

Montreal Montreal Canadiens Chicago Blackhawks Billy Reay Toe Blake Canadiens Hawks Reay Quebec Aces Blake Wingy Johnston Chicago Murph Chamberlain Joe Cooper Johnny Mariucci

Bruins Tie Maple Leafs In NHL Opener

Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs played to a 1-1 tie before 14,608 at the stadium. Leafs, last season's Stanley Cup champions, opened the season with the draw after Chicago defeated Boston in their previous game.

Toronto Boston Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs Leafs Bruins Chicago

Buzfuz Edges Apache to Win Scarsdale Handicap at Jamaica

Sunshine stable's Buzfuz rallied from the outside to overtake Apache at the wire and win the $10,000 added Scarsdale handicap at Jamaica racecourse. Le Havre, 27 to 1, finished third as the favorite Apache paid returns of 4.80 and 4.40, with Buzfuz paying 11 5.40 3.90. The winner clocked 1 41 4-5 for the mile and 70 yards.

New York INS Sunshine Stable Buzfuz Apache Scarsdale Jamaica le Havre

Columbia Wins No 5 From Weak Brown Club

Columbia remains unbeaten with a 27 6 victory over an under manned Brown eleven before about 15000 at New York. Fullback Lou Kusserow scored three touchdowns and Emil Ladyko added the other as Brown fumbled early in the first period halted their drive and opened scoring for Columbia.

NEW York INS Columbia Brown Lou Kusserow Lions Emil Ladyko

Yale Bulldogs Upset Cornell Eleven 18 to 7

Yale's rebounding Bulldogs defeated Cornell 18 to 7 before 30 000 fans in New Haven. The upset snapped Cornell's inferred classiness and avenged prior disappointments for Yale in a cold Saturday showdown.

Yale Bulldogs Cornell New Haven Conn Yale Bulldogs

Badger Cross Country Team Beats Minnesota

Wisconsin's cross country team won over Minnesota in Minneapolis Saturday led by Knight Webster who finished first. The Wildcats edged the field as Wisconsin secured the victory with Webster crossing the line ahead of the rest.

Badger Minnesota Minneapolis Wisconsin Knight Webster

Braves to pursue new training site, Boston report says

Boston dispatch notes General Manager John stated on Thursday the Braves would explore a new training site. Details on location and timeline were not disclosed.

Boston INS Braves

Condiment and El Lobo Triumph in Turf Action at Pimlico and Bay Meadows

Condiment, an odds on favorite from Greentree, ties the Sagamore stake record by winning the first division at Pimlico in 1 12 2 5, earning 6650 and boosting season totals. Marine Victory takes the second Sagamore section with 119 pounds, paying 7 70 3 80 2 70 as his earnings rise to 40 340. El Lobo flies in from Hollywood Park to win the Burlingam handicap at Bay Meadows in 1 12 2, with payoffs of 38 60 12 20 and 8 10. Weeson wins Navy Day allowances at Tijuana for 15 60 4 20 2

Baltimore Greentree Stable Condiment Pimlico Marine Bobanet Stable Lazy Susan Crispin Oglesbay Marine Victory Laurel Belmont Ken Scawthorn Heliopolis Passerine Navy Soldier Boy Rockingham Park Scotch Abbot el Lobo Hollywood Park Bay Meadows High Resolve Black Badge Weeson F. M. Hillis Hipodromo de Tijuana

Arkansas Rolls Over Mississippi 19 to 0 at Crump Stadium

Arkansas breaks two losses with a 19 to 0 victory over Mississippi before 24 000 at Crump Stadium in Memphis. The Razorbacks dominate with a strong line and decisive ground game including drives of 86 yards and key scores by Hoffman Canada Baldwin and Smith. Mississippi’s air attack is stifled as Bruce is pressured and Harold Hensen returns a pick for the final touchdown.

Memphis Tenn Arkansas Mississippi Crump Stadium Johnnie Bruce C. Smith Mike Schumchyk John Hoffman Gene Canada Jake Baldwin Smith Harold Hensen Bruce

Oklahoma Drubs Kansas Aggies After Late Start

Oklahoma rallied after a 99 yard interception return by Al Needs broke Kansas State's early lead and the Sooners went on to win 41 13 before 9 000 fans. Estes Bandy Needs McCall Venable Hawkins Pair and others scored as Oklahoma pulled away in the second half.

Manhattan Kan Oklahoma Kansas State College Sooners Kansas State al Needs Dick Harris Johnny West Aubrey McCall State Jack Venable Sooner Dewey (Snorter Bandy Ross Estes Harris Wildcats Cemneme Bure Aes Sas Riis Eased Haas Pellehiet Ee Harvell Siacen Ae Cakeeeee Orby Secenpamet Tiga Art Ebeu Renee Hardin Truest Bison Coord McCall Cenks Qos Sivvscevess Needs McCall Venable Hawkins Steves Bodenhamer Tolin Watson Leitz Jones Weaver Payne Armstrong Steinbach Blackburn Pritchard Bascom Manges Flannelly Regina Hobbs Schroeder Estes Hutchison Patterson Lovell Seal Odonahue Richardson Jackson Greenberg Louis House Kansas City John Waldorf Missouri Carl Kolpek Emporia

Loras Trips Wheaton 39-7 On Wheaton Homecoming

Loras College overwhelmed Wheaton College 39-7 in Ill. Ray Braun scored three touchdowns and set up others with passing plays as Loras built a 32-0 lead. Wheaton avoided shutout with a late pass connection from Bob Blaschke to Don Safstrom. It was Loras' fourth straight win while Wheaton dropped to third defeat in five games.

Wheaton Ill Loras College Wheaton College Ray Braun Loras Bob Blaschke Don Safstrom

Beaver counted as capital asset in New York counties

The New York state conservation department states a beaver across ten Empire state counties is valued at 3,250,000 dollars as a capital asset. The finding highlights the animal's economic role within regional wildlife management and asset accounting.

New York State Conservation Department Empire State Counties

Gas Hedigation Burn Pain From Excess Stomach Acid

Note unclear source text. Summary indicates stomach discomfort due to excess acid or ulcer pain. No identifiable persons or organizations provided.

Bing Crosby to quit racing and join baseball club

Pasadena California UP reports Bing Crosby will retire from racing after ten years of last place jokes. He is said to sell his controlling stake in Del Mar race track and buy into a major league baseball club through an unquestionable source cited by Rube Samuelson.

Pasadena Calif Bing Crosby Rube Samuelson Star News Samuelson del Mar

Texas Tech Beats West Texas State College 24 12 Scoreline

Texas Tech Saturday night outscored West Texas State College 24 to 12 at Tech Field. West Texas opened with a 50 yard TD pass from Hunter to Leach. Walter Schlinkman, All-American Candidate, tied it in the third with a 34 yard interception return for a TD and added the go ahead score with a 30 yard run in the final period.

Lubbock Texas INS Texas Tech West Texas State College Tech West Texas Hunter Leach Walter Schlinkman Schlinkman

Tigers overpower Commodores 39 to 7 in Baton Rouge

Batson LSU Tigers burst past Vanderbilt Commodores 39 to 7 before about 20 000 fans in Baton Rouge. The Tigers showcased power and deceptive plays to dominate the rugged visitors on Saturday night.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Tigers Vanderbilt Commodore

Mary Roberts Rinehart Still Finds Writing Hard

Mary Roberts Rinehart says after four years of murder mysteries she still finds writing hard. She explains she writes each story three times with pen and ink.

Mary Roberts Rinehart

Jayhawkers Beat Wichita U. 13-0 in Kansas Game

The University of Kansas defeated Wichita University 13-0 before 10,000 spectators. George Gear connected with David Schmidt for a 40 yard gain, Frank Pattee scored in the third quarter, and Linwood Sexton led Wichita’s offense though all attempts to score were stopped. Kansas had 161 rushing yards and 75 passing yards.

Wichita Kan University of Kansas Big Six George Gear David Schmidt Schmidt Jayhawkers Frank Pattee Kansas Linwood Sexton

Barons Open Season With 4-3 Win Over Providence Reds

Cleveland Barons edge Providence Reds 4-3 for their first win of the season before 10,862 fans. Rookie goalie John Kiszkan subbed in after injury to Paul LeClerc, as Les Cunningham’s shot opened a scoring gap and Fred Thurier sealed the victory with his second goal of the night.

Cleveland Ohio Fred Thurier

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