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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1937

Page

5

Notre Dame Upsets Minnesota 7 6 In Gridiron Classic

Notre Dame fashioned a 7 to 6 upset over Minnesota in a bruising game before 64,100 fans. Puplis, the 165 pound quarterback, sparked the upset with a four yard TD run and a successful place kick for the extra point as Notre Dame maintained its undefeated record against Minnesota.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish Minnesota Giants Puplis Andy Puitney Ohio State Irish Bete Bees Minn Handy Andy Puplis

Purdue Beats Iowa 13 0 in Hot Purdue Boilermakers Win

Purdue defeats Iowa 13 to 0 in a sweltering Dad's Day crowd of 18 000 at Lafayette Ind. on a score driven by Isbell and Brock power plays. Iowa star Nile Kinnick fumbled a punt setting up Purdue's early touchdown.

Afayette Ind Purdie Town Boilermakers Hawkeyes Purdue Nile Kinnick Cecil Isbell Waltman Iowa Brock Hawks DeWitte Kirinick Cecil Isbell

Notre Dame Edges Minnesota In Hard Fought Game

Notre Dame held a 7 0 lead as Minnesota scored quickly before the Irish, listed as 1-2 underdogs, fought to survive through three quarters. Minnesota executed a bold double lateral play for a second period TD before Notre Dame clung to the win.

Notre Dame Gophers Minnesota Wilbur Moore

Syracuse Surges Past Penn State 19-13 at Archbold Stadium

Syracuse University rallied in the second half to defeat Penn State 19-13 before 12,000 fans in Archbold stadium. Ossie Salem's halftime speech sparked a 19 point swing while Wilmeth Sidat Singh's 25 yard interception return for a touchdown sealed the win.

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Missouri Thumps Iowa State 12 0 in Homecoming

In Ames Missouri overcame a stubborn Iowa State defense to win 12 0 before 11,000 fans. The Tigers pulled away in the third and fourth quarters after a scoreless first half. Everett Kischer returned but did not spark the offense as ISU sank deeper into its Big Six slide. Johnson connected with Mahley for the lone TD on a third quarter drive. A fourth quarter fumble bungle sealed ISU’s fate.

Tigers AMES Iowa State Missouri Cyclones Everett Kischer Cyclone Durin Johnson Mahley

College Football Scores Report Mixed Results Across Regions

Big Ten results show Purdue, Notre Dame and Minnesota with varied outcomes. Nebraska routed Indiana 71 to 0. West and East teams posted assorted wins and losses, with several close matches and several lopsided scores.

Coe Trots Past Beloit 27 7 in Conference Victory

Coe College Crimson secured their first conference win with a 27 to 7 decision over Beloit. Ed Cisler and Angelo Saccaro helped setup scores, Chris Bazos and Cisler reached the end zone, while Dick Pollack added three extra points on dropkicks as Beloit managed only a single scoring drive.

Coe Beloit Garth Hunter Saccaro Day Plinske Cisler Bazos Coc Larson Crimson Virili Angelo Saccaro Bates Chris Bazos Ed Cisler Dick Pollack

Nebraska Routs Indiana 7–0 as Dodd 65 Yard TD Sparks Win

Nebraska’s Jack Dodd returned the opening kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown and Lowell English extra point gave the Huskers a 7–0 win over Indiana in Lincoln. The crowd reached 37,000 as Nebraska remained unbeaten and boosted Rose Bowl chatter.

Henry McLemore Lincoln Neb Nebraska Cornhuskers Indiana Jack Dodd Lowell English

Big Ten struggles in non-conference play this season

Western conference teams suffer multiple non league losses with only two undefeated in league play. Minnesota has fallen to Nebraska and Notre Dame, Ohio State to Southern California, Iowa to Washington, Chicago to Vanderbilt, Michigan to Michigan State, Wisconsin to Pittsburgh, Indiana to Nebraska while Sines has two outside losses.

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Cornell Wins Title Beating Knox 24 0

Cornell's little Purple grid warriors secured the undisputed Midwest conference title with a 24 to 0 victory over the Knox Smashes. Monmouth defeated Carleton 14 to 0, placing Cornell in position to clinch the championship on percentage. The Jowans continued their undefeated run and dominance with sharp passes and swift end runs.

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Northwestern Smashes Wisconsin 14 6 in Poor Novice Big Ten Clash

Northwestern overwhelmed Wisconsin 14 to 6 in Madison. The Wildcats pierced Wisconsin’s defense with a hard running game led by Don Heap Bernie Jefferson and Jay Laskay. Northwestern earned 15 first downs and 277 rushing yards while Wisconsin managed only four first downs.

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Heap Breaks Loose For Northwestern In Big Win

Heap broke free to spark Northwestern as he ran 75 yards on a kickoff return and led the drive for the game’s first touchdown. Wisconsin answered late in the second quarter with a pass to Billy Schmitz for its lone score.

Kinnick Heap Northwestern Wisconsin Big Jack Murray Badger Nick Contens Fred Vanzo Ed Hartman Billy Schmitz Schmitz Lochrke

Iowa Bears Hold Edge as Cecil Isbell Intercepts

Confusing OCR notes describe a football game with Iowa and a player Cecil Isbell making a key interception. It mentions Pardue, Tow, Kucherly, Zach Balazs, and a third quarter moment. The fragment indicates a close contest and defensive plays shaping the outcome.

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Baylor Bears Rally Past Coastal Rival in Tough Win

Baylor controlled the game with Gernand gaining 19 yards on a key early play and a TD plunge by Captain Carl Bragell. The Bears faced four serious threats but drove to the 33 yard line before Bragell scored the only touchdown, with a failed conversion.

Bears Gamié Withiri Gernand Baylor Boyd Carl Bragell

Michigan Wins 7-6 On Trosko’s Late Placekick

In Champaign Illinois Michigan defeats Illinois 7 to 6 on a late third‑quarter placekick by Fred Trosko 154 pounds from Flint. Michigan intercepted an Illinois pass and held the Wolverines to two downs before the decisive score. Illinois outgained Michigan but fumbled to lose control as 29 000 fans watched Bob Zuppke’s 25th anniversary.

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