Cornell Ends St Ambrose Winning Streak 6-0 Opener
Cornell defeats St Ambrose 6 to 0 in the season opener as Gene Tornquist leads a sharp victory. The Purple presses the Bees with strong passing and a first-half touchdown setup after a key interception. St Ambrose had not lost since 1935 when they faced DePaul earlier that season.
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Cornell
St. Ambrose
The
Bees
Will Little
Gene Tornquist
Purple
Dick Barker
Ater Keng
DePaul University
St. Ambrose College
Teachers High Beats Traer Redhawks In Season Opener
Traer high schools home football season opened Friday night as the Redhawks hosted Teachers high of Cedar Falls. The visitors won 14 to 0 in the first Iowa Cedar league clash for both teams and the Little Tutors season opener.
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Gazette
TRAER
Traer High
Redhawks
Teachers High of
Cedar Falls
Little Tutors
Wellman Wildcats Triumph Over Brighton 26 to 0
The Wellman Wildcats won with a straight football 26 to 0 victory over Brighton. Early in the game Wellman scored two touchdowns and Wade, Lewis and Mothart stood out for the winners.
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the Gazette
Wellman
Wellman Wildcats
Brighton
Wade
Lewis
Mothart
Golden Bears fall to Waterloo East in 33 0 defeat
McKinley sophomore squad opens 1939 season at Hill Park to a 33 0 loss as Waterloo East dominates with five touchdowns and multiple penalties. Ferguson and Tosh lead limited McKinley offense while Kepple and Fike pace the visitors scoring with ground and aerial plays.
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McKinley High
Golden Bears
Waterloo East
McKinley
Hill Park
Trojans
Waterloo
Russ Ferguson
Dwight Fike
Leon Fike
Harley Kepple
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Eugene Stephens
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Dean Tosh
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Tom Hayden
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Dartmouth
Don Wolfe
Grinnell
Unesman
Rand offers Galento 20 000 to meet Paychek in Chicago
Chicago promoter Bill Rand said he offered Tony Galento a 20000 dollar guarantee to fight Johnny Paychek of Des Moines this winter in Chicago. Paychek’s manager Harold Steinman said the Des Moines heavyweight agreed to the bout, likely in January at the stadium if terms are reached.
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Bill Rand
Tony
Galento
Chunky Orange
N. J
Johnny Paychek
Des Moines
Harold Steinman
Pavchek
Rand
Dubuque Beats Franklin 7 0 in Season Opener
In Dubuque on Friday night the inexperienced Franklin team fell to a polished Rams squad 7 to 0. Elmer Sisler caught a touchdown pass from Jack Bierie after a reverse play set up the score, with Dick Hoerner adding the extra point on an end run.
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Franklin High
Rams
Jack Bierie
Elmer Sisler
Dick Hoerner
Franklin
Thunderbolts
Joe Noonan
Hoerner
Dave Pape
Pape
Bierice
Sisler
Bob Magnuson
Magnuson
Jack Hall
Irving Sword
Thunderbolt
Cedar Rapids
Ram
Joe Casey
Bicre
Hall
Brooklyn High Team Defeats Toledo Juvenile Home 19–7
Brooklyn High School defeated Toledo Juvenile Home 19 to 7 on Friday night. Montgomery scored all three Brooklyn touchdowns. Wooten added the extra point. Rucker of Toledo scored late as teammate Salcedo and backfield stars Wooten and Rucker shined for their teams.
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Gazette
Toledo
Brooklyn
Mont-gomery
Rucker
Wooten
Montgomery
Ormiston
Roth
Salcedo
Fayette High Team Defeats Monona 19 to 6 in Friday Game
Fayette high school powered past Monona 19 to 6 as Billings connected with Johnson on openings and Payne's short plunge. A 50 yard punt return by Billings and a late Fayette score capped the victory while Monona made a late drive to reach the board. Baskerville contributed in the final moments.
Walker Wins Two Over Todville Teams
Todville teams drop both games to Walker. The Todville boys baseball team loses 1-0 at home and the Todville girls softball team falls 13-11 at Walker.
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the Gazette
Toddville
Walker
Autumnal gentian and gold in nature’s fall beauty
The observer contrasts hunting mindsets with nature’s autumn splendor. He recalls Wisconsin grouse hunts in late September and October, praising maples, fallen leaves, and the golden light. He marvels at the gentian blooming in dunes and marshes, urging Thoreau’s spirit to value true sights beyond game and fish.
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Wisconsin
Jack Frost
Dame Nature
Lake Michigan
Racine
Henry David Thoreau
Cards Take Cubs 3 2 In Verbose Box Score Card
Chicago and St Louis clash as Cooper outduels French in a tight 3 2 game. Nicholson Medwick Mize Owen Hack and Herman spark offense while solid defense limits Chicago to 9 hits.
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Standings and Results From Friday Baseball Action
Standings show New York 102 43 .703, Detroit 74 70 .514, Philadelphia 39 33 .362, Cleveland 82 63 .566, Chicago 49 65 .549, St. Louis 41 102 .287. Results list Cleveland 5 Detroit 4 and Boston 7 Philadelphia 3. Friday games and Saturday matchups include New York at Washington and St. Louis at Chicago with Detroit at Cleveland and Philadelphia at Boston.
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Louis
Clinton Eleven Triumphs Over Marion 26 to 6
Lyons high school of Clinton recovered from nerves to crush Marion 26 6 on Friday. J Jones and Baker led Lyons as they extended their winning streak to 11 after a early fumbles and a blocked punt gave Marion a 4 yard score from Marsh. Marion failed to threaten thereafter as Lyons scored in every quarter.
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Clinton
Marion
Lyons High School
J. Jones
Baker
Lyons
Marsh
Newark Bears See Cup Lead In Final International Playoff
The Newark Bears lead the final International League playoff against the Rochester Red Wings after a 4 1 win in Newark. Newark needs one more victory to reach the Little World Series against Louisville, the American Association playoff winner. Louisville Colonels rally to beat Indianapolis 6 5 to clinch the AA title four games to one.
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Rochester
N. Y
Newark Bears
Rochester Red Wings
Louisville
Bears
Syracuse
Wings
Newark
Louisville Colonels
Indianapolis
Iowa State versus Coe opens 1939 football slate
Des Moines previews eight stadiums as Iowa teams begin the season. Highlight is the Iowa State at Coe clash in Ames amid questions about the Cyclones’ Big Six prospects. Coach Jim Yeager plans a quarterback switch and expects sophomores to fill the line as Monmouth and Grinnell also start their campaigns.
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Ames
Cyclones
Jim Yeager
Kohawks
Coe
Town State
Yeager
Hugh Vickerstaff
Bob Seaburg
Jack Wallace
Monmouth
Grinnell Pioneers
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Norsemen
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West Branch Eleven Tops Wilton Junction 26 0 In Season Opener
West Branch defeated Wilton Junction 26 to 0 on the focal field Friday. Captain Bowers blocked well while Jefferies and Jacobs carried the ball for strong performances. West Branch scored on line plunges and passes as the line defense showed solid form.
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West Branch
Wilton Junction
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Jefferies
Jacobs
Springville Nine Win Home Opener Over Viola 6-5
Springville bats click as Cooper and Reed lead a 6-5 victory over Viola on the home diamond. Secrist and Hoge pitched for Viola in a tight season opener.
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Viola
Cooper and Reed
Lefty Secrist
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College Football Scores and Results From Various Institutions
A dense list of college and high school football results is reported, naming teams such as Cornell, St Ambrose, Assumption, Adrian, Tampa, Georgia College, Morris, Youngstown, Muskingum, Otterbein, Providence College, Mt. Union, Albion, Detroit, Central Michigan Teachers, Scranton, St Francis (Loretto PA), Norms, Findlay, Richmond, Transylvania, Maryville, Me., New Mexico University, New Mexico Teachers, Sioux Falls, Wayne Teachers, Moorhead, Bemidji, Kearney, Bethany Kansas, Chadron, Ottawa, Wahpeton, Trinity University, East Texas State, Southwestern, and others with scattered scores and locations across the country. The fragmentary OCR preserves many team names and partial scores, reflecting a broad roundup of results.
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Adrian Tampa U
Georgia College
Morris Marvey
Youngstown
Muskingum
Otterhem
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KR. I. State
Mt. Union
Albion
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N Norms Rare Visiow Cellese
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Tablequah
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New Mexico University
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Moorningside
Moorhead
Minn
Bemidji
Kearney
Bethany
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Chadron
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Wahpeton Science
Minet
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Arkansan State Teachers College
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Sam Nousten
Tex
Trinity University
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Wees
Idaho
Carrell
Werena
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Fort Maya
Kar
Portland Vu
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Univeralty
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Winona
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T. Mary's
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Henry
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Mope
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Davis and Elkins
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Springfield Seuthorn Normal
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Bike Thomas
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Reds Clinch Pennant Prospects After Split with Pirates
Cincinnati Reds win 6-0 in opener and 10-0 in nightcap as Junior Thompson nets his second shutout in 10 days. Lombardi hits a homer and Goodman adds two triples in an 11 hit attack. Pirates rally in fifth but fall short. Cards beat Cubs 3-2 to keep pressure on the pennant race.
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Bill McKechnie
Manchester Monticello Play To Scoreless Tie
Manchester and Monticello fought to a 0 0 tie in a frigid Friday game. Manchester earned six first downs to Monticello’s two while Leigh ton and Swift stood out for Manchester. Manchester was penalized 65 yards to Monticello’s 15 and will face Vinton next Friday.
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Oelwein Gridders Open Season with 31 0 Win
Oelwein Huskies spoiled Independence’s opener 31 to 0 at Independence. Oelwein led 6 0 after one quarter 13 0 at halftime 19 0 after the third. White Miller Ross and Luther starred in the backfield while Oelwein outgained Independence 11 to 2 in first downs.
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Vinton High Defeats Marengo Eleven 13 to 0
MARENGO The Vinton Iowa football team defeated Marengo 13 to 0 Friday afternoon. Vinton scored in the first quarter on a six yard run by Don Thompson for the touchdown and converted the extra point. Early in the fourth quarter Neal Waldorf ran 63 yards for another score.
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Marengo
Vinton
Iowa
Don Thompson
Neal Waldorf
Anamosa Rolls Over DeWitt 77 0 on Friday Night
Anamosa Red Raiders led by all state back Lawrence LaBarge crushed DeWitt 77 to 0. LaBarge scored four touchdowns while Russell and Larson each added two and Waggoner White Ireland and Kinser scored once. DeWitt standouts included Cox Pittscher and Lincoln.
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Ireland
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Decorah Loses 13 0 to Rochester in Opener
Rochester high school opened its season with a 13-0 victory over Decorah before 3008 fans in Rochester. Borg scored on a two yard plunge and Haveny added a late rushing TD to spoil Decorah’s 14 game win streak. Holm and Torgensrud starred for Decorah.
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Minn
Rochester High School
Decorah High School
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Towans
Dick Holm
Don Torgens
Wadena Wins Fayette County Six Man Opener Over Elgin
Wadena high school defeated Elgin 21 to 0 in the Fayette County six man football opener held on Elgin’s field. Harley Frey scored two early touchdowns, Warren Frey added a third in the fourth quarter, with Weber standing out on defense for Wadena while Bolens and Schneider shone for Elgin.
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Wadena High School
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Troy Mills to face Alburnett in Corn Valley final clash
Troy Mills, champion of the Corn Valley league, travels to Alburnett for a Sunday afternoon showdown at 2 30. The winner advances in the league title race.
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