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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1939
Page
40
Michigan defeated Yale 27 to 7 behind Harmon the Gary Indiana star who ran for three touchdowns and 203 yards on 18 scrimmage plays. The Wolverines logged three first half scores and led 21 to 7 at the half with 53 719 spectators watching.
The article describes Harmon’s 59 yard reverse to the goal line late in the game and notes the Bulldogs improved through a passing attack after a slow start. Cont’d on page 2.
Missouri's Tigers dominated Iowa State 21 to 6 before about 12 006 homecoming fans in Ames. An early two touchdowns came with Dan Wager connecting with Ronald King, while Jim Cobb sparked a Cyclone rally briefly in the second period. Missouri sealed the win with late scores as Christman returned to action.
Vermillion South Dakota led by substitute back Don Forney surged to a 21 7 victory over South Dakota State to claim the undisputed lead in the North Central conference.
Notre Dame survives a tense first half to defeat Carnegie Tech 7 to 6 as Bud Kerr grabs a fumble and returns it 21 yards for a third quarter TD while Lou Zontini adds the winning point. Tech’s Condit shone but could not swing the outcome.
Northwestern overwhelmed Illinois 13 to 0 in Evanston as Paul Soper broke a 74 yard TD run in the third period and a fourth quarter interception setup added points. Illinois battled in the first half against a shifting five to seven man defense before fading in the final quarter.
Cornell defeated Ohio State 23 14 as one of the nation's remaining perfect squads at midseason. Pittsburgh, Notre Dame, Michigan, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas A M, Oregon State and others followed with clean slates after Saturday play.
Hawkeyes cap a windy day in Madison with a 14 0 victory over Wisconsin. Kinnick directs offense, Couppee and Evans connect on a 39 yard TD, Enich Diehl anchor the line, Prasse benched, Gradisnik and Lorenz feature in a bustling drive set. Fans from Linn and Johnson counties attend as Iowa’s 1939 squad shows power and deception.
Santa Clara Universitys fighting Broncos defeated Purdue Boilermakers 13 to 6 before about 20 000 fans in San Francisco. Purdue led with a second quarter 30 yard pass but Santa Clara recovered to score on a 32 yard pass early in the half and then pulled away.
In East Lansing Michigan State defeats Illinois Wesleyan 13 to 7 before 17 000 fans as substitute halfback Wy man Davis scores a dramatic 22 yard go ahead TD on a reverse with seconds left Les Bruckner adds the extra point after Davis breaks through left tackle and angles to the sideline for the touchdown final.
In New Orleans Bob Kellogg sprinted 106 yards through a broken field for six points helping Tulane defeat Mississippi 18 106. It marked Mississippi's first loss of the season.
A mixed bulk of college football results lists scores from the Big Ten and other conferences. Iowa edged Wisconsin 19 13 while Michigan beat Yale Cornell 37 to 14. Notre Dame routed Pittsburgh 33 to 7. Georgia Tech and others posted wins with diverse outcomes across the nation.
Iowa defeats Wisconsin 19 to 13 at Madison marking its first win there since 1929 and its latest standout performance led by Nile Kinnick. Bergstrom endured heavy hits as Bergstrom and the Iowa line held firm in a dramatic late goal line stand.
State Teachers improved to a 16 to 0 victory over Kohawks as Ben McCabe returned a kickoff for a score. Kohawks managed only two first downs and 31 total yards with no passes completed.
Cornell overcomes a 14 point first half deficit to defeat Ohio State 23 to 14 in Ohio Stadium before 39 583 fans. Walter Scholl, a 159 pound substitute halfback, sparked the comeback with a 79 yard touchdown jaunt and a late drive, while Don Scott and Jimmy Strausbaugh scored for Ohio State.
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