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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1939

Page

16

Central pulls off late goal line stand to beat Luther

Central blocks a late Luther point after touchdown attempt to upset Luther 8 to 7. Bud Bonwell and Omar Ray put Central on the board, while Luther adds the other score as Central holds in the fourth quarter with three key goal line stands and a blocked punt.

Norse Pella Crew Nelson Central Norsemen Bud Bonwell Don Menning Omar Ray Luther Iowa Gruffman Connie Vanzee Leslie Scscscee Bkale Vanzee Lounsberry J. Davis Hott Nesset Lay Croft Sebastian Barton Anderson Blickers Nelson Parrell Siseessees Svesee Lashbrouch Davis Seeeveeve Ssovees Kyam Dahlstrom Ro McDonald Gruffman Woodlwiss Bonewell Ray Ean Bud Knox Des Moines U Chuck Stevens Fuzz Watt Grinnell

Clemson Boots Navy 15 to 7 in Annapolis

Clemson defeated Navy 15 to 7 before 18 000 fans in Annapolis with a first quarter safety and two touchdowns plus a fourth quarter score.

Annapolis Clemson Navy

Santa Clara Triumphs Over Purdue 13 to 6 on Coast

Santa Clara built a 13 to 6 victory over Purdue as Frank Petersen scored on a yard run and Nick Stabler set up the deciding score with a punt block on the 7 yard line. Jack Roche powered the Broncos with key runs while Johnson’s punting pinned Purdue deep in the second half.

Santa Clara Frank Petersen Broncos Nick Stabler Bronco Jack Brown Boilermaker Jack Roche Stabler Purdue Brown Brock Byelene Roche Johnson Boilermakers

Local Roque Champion Dudley Pike Wins National Cup

Dudley Pike of Minneapolis recent national roque champion victory secures the national cup for the city. A former Cedar Rapids resident, he has played the game for about ten years and is now celebrated as a top figure in the roque scene.

Dudley Pike Roque Cedar Rapids Minneapolis Mr. Pike Iowa City

Beavers Extend Unbeaten Coast Football Run

Oregon State's Beavers stayed unbeaten in the Pacific Coast conference by defeating Washington State College 13 to 0 on Saturday in Corvallis.

Corvallis Ore Oregon State Beavers Washington State College

Crain Leads Texas Past Rice 26 12 Victory

Slippery Jack Crain, sophomore back of the year, starred as the Texas Longhorns routed Rice Institute 26 to 12 in Austin. Crain broke free for long opening runs and vaulted 80 yards for a third quarter TD, with Pete Layden and Gilly Davis adding scores and Davis returning a 57-yard punt for another.

Austin Tex Jack Crain University of Texas Rice Institute Longhorns Crain Cowboy Jack Texas Pete Layden Gilly Davis Davis

Villanova Edges Arkansas With 82 Yard TD Run

Sophomore Joe Beho broke loose for an 82 yard touchdown in the third quarter to give Villanova a 7 to 0 victory over Arkansas University in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Joe Beho Villanova Wildcats Arkansas University

Wildlife gains in Iowa boost quail and pheasant outlook

The U S Bureau of Biological Survey notes rising upland game in Iowa with more quail and cottontails than at settlement and pheasants averaging about 150 birds per section. Hunters report dry conditions, generous duck bags, and broad hunting activity across counties.

U. S. Department of Interior Bureau of Biological Survey Iowa Dakotas

Anamosa Blue Raiders powered by La Barge Beardsley

Star players Lawrence La Barge and Ralph Beardsley lift Anamosa to a seven game win streak with 254 points scored while allowing only one TD. La Barge ranks high in rushing and track marks and Beardsley anchors the line and defense with standout blockers and tackler credentials.

la Barge Beardsley Anamosa Claire Mills Iowa Anamosa Grid Oelwein Blue Raiders Walter Schwank Lawrence “Spook” la Barge Ralph Beardsley

Saunooke to meet White in Cedar Rapids main event

Cedar Rapids wrestling fans will see Chief Osley Saunooke return to face Strangler White in the main event on Thursday. White, a Lewis protégé, and Saunooke will clash in a fast paced match after Saunooke's recent showings. The undercard features Dick Raines vs Don McIntyre and Bill Sledge vs Jack Kennedy, with Corbett, Kennedy, and Sledge all having notable recent results.

Cedar Rapids Wrestling Osley Saunooke Strangler White Joe Corbett Jack Kennedy Saunooke Strangler Lewis White Dick Raines Don McIntyre Rains Cedar Rapids New Zealand Australia McIntyre Otto Kuss Bill Sledge Waco Tex Kennedy Sledge Corbett Russ Schnabel Brothers

Eastern Iowa Cage Cards Sporadic December Schedule List

The page lists basketball fixtures across towns including Volga, Garnav ille, Strawberry Point, Littleport, Parmersburg, Arlington, Edgewood, Lamont, Randalia, Stuttgart, and more with dates from November through February. County tournaments and sectional events are noted in multiple centers.

Arlington Elgin Maynard Lamont Clermont Randalia Volga Strawberry Point Randalla Stanley

Helen Wills Moody Weds Former Polo Star in Las Vegas

In a surprise elopement in Las Vegas, Helen Wills Moody, former world tennis champion, marries Adrian Roark a noted polo player. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Albert Mel on after a California trip. Both had divorced in 1937. Moody from Frederick Moody on cruelty grounds.

Las Vegas Nev INS Helen Wills Moody Adrian Roark California Albert Melon Frederick Moody San Francisco Roark

Tarheels Out Of Nation's Top Rank After 30-6 Defeat

North Carolina Tarheels suffer a 30-6 defeat before 55 thousand as an All-America candidate showcases a 30 yard sprint. Fullback Harry Dunkle earns a key punt return in a game plagued by errors and penalties.

Hiladelphia North Carp Tarheels Tarheel

Trojans Roll Bears 26 to 0 in California Stop

In Berkeley Southern California erased a scoreless first half and surged past California 26 to 0. The breakthrough came in the third and fourth quarters with three touchdowns in the third and one in the fourth. Granny Lansdell connected with Bob Winslow on the opening score after a 60 yard drive.

Berkeley Calif INS Southern California California Granny Lansdell Spark~ Plag Bob Winslow

Father in stands dies after son's college game

Nicholas Connor, 51, collapsed from a heart attack in Indianapolis after watching his son Captain Robert Connor of Butler University throw an 18 yard TD pass to James Garwood against Washington University of St. Louis. The game tied 6 to 6 and Connor was unaware of his father's death until after the contest.

Indianapolis Ind Nicholas Connor Robert Connor Butler University James Garwood Washington University of St. Louis Connor

Beloit Wins Midwest Cross Country Meet

Beloit claims the Midwest conference cross country title with 20 points led by Joe Schwabe who ran the course in 15 minutes 3.5 seconds. Cornell placed second with 32 points followed by Grinnell Monmouth and Carleton. McCauley of Cornell finished second about 20 yards back.

Beloit Joe Schwabe Cornell Grinnell Monmouth Carleton McCauley Schwake

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