Gomez Hurls Yanks To 5-2 Victory Over Red Sox
Gomez pitched a strong game guiding the New York Yankees to a 5-2 win over Boston. The southpaw earned his 21st victory of the season as the Red Sox offense stalled early and late.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1937
Page
4
Gomez pitched a strong game guiding the New York Yankees to a 5-2 win over Boston. The southpaw earned his 21st victory of the season as the Red Sox offense stalled early and late.
Washington defeated Iowa 14 to 108 in a hard fought homecoming game. Huskies quarterback Newton led a strong offense supported by Harris and strong defensive play from Crew and Kuvest. Fans debated a place kick before Kunmicks connected with Bush Lamib for a late score as Washington pulled away.
In a rough opening league contest Carleton defeated Kowawks 13 to 106 with strong effort by Vertus Soenksen McCracken Kent Hubbard and Ken LeClerc among others. A meeting will discuss league status and a portion fee due.
A chaotic back and forth game features sustained drives, key runs by Kinnick and Craver, and punting battles as Iowa capitalizes on Washington miscues. Towns, tackles, and a late defensive stand secure a narrow Hawkeye victory in a rain‑slick contest.
A garbled sports column outlines team power shifts and coaching changes. It references McCarthy’s move pressures on a wealthy owner, Hawkeyes versus Huskies dynamics, and Pop Warner reaching 300 career victories, with notes on Temple, Virginia Military Institute, and other programs.
In a hard fought game the Gridmen defeated Ohio University 20 to 6. Captain Lowell Spurr and Joe Hy led the scoring, with sustained drives and solid defense securing the win Saturday.
McKinley defeats Marshalltown 13 to 6 after a back and forth game. Ace Parker and Eddie Person spark a late drive while Trickey and Rhiner vie for scoring opportunities. McKinley capitalizes on a fumble to take the lead in the third quarter.
Cornell defeats Penn State 26-19 in Ithaca as Peck and Baker drive a late scoring drive to seal the win. Harrison and Wear sparked State’s fourth quarter surge while Ickes Adessa and Metro scored for Penn State and Harrison added the lone conversion.
Michigan State college tuned up for its Michigan clash by defeating Wayne University 19 to 6 before nearly 20 000 at East Lansing. The Spartans dominated play in the gridiron tuneup setting the stage for the upcoming rivalry game.
Indiana University ground out a 12 to 0 victory over Centre College of Danville Kentucky to begin the 1937 football schedule in Bloomington. The win showcased IU's offense and stout defense in the opening contest.
Diverse college football scores listed for East and Far West matchups. Notable results include Manhattan over St Bonaventure 21 12 and Penn State defeating New Hampshire 19 20, plus Vermont beating Cornell 2 1 and Missouri defeating Kansas 1200 in a series of roundups.
Purdue uses a sharp passing attack led by Cecil Isbell to beat Butler 33 to 7 in a non conference opener. Morningstar returned an interception for 57 yards and Augie Morningstar sealed the win with the final Purdue touchdown.
Giants win 7 to 3 over Brooklyn as Bucher hits a home run and drives in runs. Dodgers’ scoring ends with this loss while Cubs win to keep pace with the Giants in the pennant race.
In St Louis, Cavaretta hit a clutch three bagger with one on and Jurgess added a scratch hit in the eighth to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 5 to 2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in game one of a three game set. Tex Carleton allowed nine hits while Lon Warneke yielded ten. both went the distance.
Lou Yette pitched eight strong innings to beat the Phillies 2 to 1. Bucky Walters allowed eight hits and three costly walks in the second inning. Boston's winner came in the third after J Moore mishandled a fly ball following a Reis single. The Phillies scored in the fourth on three consecutive singles by Camilli Whitney and Stephenson.
Maraquette scored in the second and fourth quarters to defeat Ripon 14 to 0 in Milwaukee as Ripon showed stubborn defense in the season opener before 5 000 fans.
A Texas battle at Austin saw Dana X. Bible lead the Texas University squad to a 25 12 victory over Texas Tech. The go was a hard fought Southwestern Conference football clash with Bible returning to action against a strong Texas Tech offense.
Minnesota over North Dakota 69 to 7 as backs Martin Christiansen Harold Van Every and Andy Uram lead a scoring onslaught. Uram and Christiansen each score twice while Van Every features fast runs and Wheeler passes for a late North Dakota TD.
An open YMCA basketball league is set to organize on October 4 at 7 30 for freelance players not eligible for industrial teams. Sponsors should prepare rosters early. Light Company and Culver Motors aim to defend last year’s title.
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