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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1939
Page
15
Nebraska defeats Kansas State 25 to 9 before 15 000 homecoming fans. The Huskers grab a 6-3 halftime lead, then Herman Seay returns an 80 yard Wildcat punt for a touchdown. Nebraska’s defense and strong ball control secure the win as K State miscues hindered efforts.
Alabama stops two late MSU drives to secure a 7 0 SEC win before 16 000 fans in Tuscaloosa. Stark effort by both teams marked by strong defense and cautious offense in the homecoming clash.
Marquette University football trailed early but surged late to beat Arizona 13 to 6 before about 10 000 fans at homecoming. The Golden Eagles scored twice in the final periods to secure the victory.
Tennessee hammered Mercer 17 to 0 to extend its win streak to eighteen and preserve a perfect defensive record for the season.
A wide range of college games across EAST and SOUTH divisions reports scorelines and outcomes. Notable results include Emporia 27 Pittsburg Manchester 18, Florida 14 Maryland 8, Union 31 Heidelberg 6, Slippery Rock 13 Grove City 0, Williams 14 Tufts 12, and Richmond 19 Citadel 4 among numerous others across many colleges and states.
Tom Harmon scored 21 points as Michigan defeated Yale 27 to 7 in Ann Arbor. A first period run set up a touchdown, showing Harmon's scoring form and the Wolverines' early lead. Northwestern beat Illinois 13 to 6 in Evanston with a distinctive blocking style on the ground.
Dartmouth routed Harvard 16 to 0 before about 40 000 fans in Cambridge Massachusetts. Bill Hutchinson scored one touchdown and kicked the extra point while breaking through Harvard’s defense with multiple long runs including a 37 yard sprint in the second period.
Louisiana State Tigers stay near the top of the Southeastern Conference after a hard fought 12 to 6 victory over Vanderbilt in Nashville. Ken Kavanaugh, end, scored both touchdowns on long passes from Leo Bird, while Roy Huggins tallied Vanderbilt's lone score.
The article detail recounts a chaotic first quarter and a back and forth second half as Iowa led by Kinnick battles Wisconsin. Numerous plays, penalties, injuries, and standout runs by Gradisnik Paskvan York Lorenz and Green fill the moving game summary.
Missouri built a 21 point lead by halftime and withstood a late ISU push. Counsil and Gale scored touchdowns while Cunningham added two extra points as Faurot's Tigers beat the Cyclones for their fifth straight winless season against Missouri.
Colgate University in Hamilton New York unveils a large athletic field complex featuring six gudirons three baseball diamonds a running track and fields for soccer and lacrosse The project adds major facilities to campus athletics and fosters expanded varsity and intramural use.
In Fayette AP report Upper Iowa defeated Loras 14 to 13 as Upper Iowa’s aerial attack produced 106 yards on 8 completions and 2 touchdowns. Loras led on the ground with 149 rushing yards but failed on its two point attempts and a late rally fell short.
Creighton University of Omaha came from behind to defeat Loyola of New Orleans 21 to 13 in Omaha. Johnny Knolla sparked the rally with a 1 yard plunge and a 47 yard run, with Krejci adding the extra point after the first score and Knolla converting the final score.
Northwestern defeats Illinois as Tuffy Chambers and Ted Grefe key a late scoring drive. Clawson’s rush, De Correvont’s punts, and a failed conversion follow, with football action featuring Ehni’s pass to Grefe and a Clawson touchdown amid lineups and officiating notes.
Notre Dame defeated Tech 7 to 6 before 68 000 fans as Bernie Crimmins chased down a 47 yard run, Condit scored on a short plunge, and a blocked kick by John McIntyre preserved the win. The Irish relied on a late kick margin in a hard fought battle.
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