McKinley Gridders Stop Franklin 14-0 for First Win
Warren Pugh scores twice on long runs as McKinley defeats Franklin 14-0 in Hill Park. Pugh’s pair of TDs, one a 55 yard sprint, secure victory after a first drive by Franklin and strong front line play by McKinley. Attendance reported around 800 with muddy field conditions impacting scoring drives.
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Stimson Blocks Conn Louis Bout Despite Peace Offer
War Secretary Henry Stimson cancelled the Joe Louis Billy Conn boxing match after Army officials said the protest standards and interests were not met. Promoter Jacobs offered to bankroll the event and fighters pledged funds to war relief, but the plan did not pass Army muster. Louis and Conn were serving at Fort Riley Kansas and Fort Wadsworth New York.
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Dodgers Fight On As Pennant Hopes Remain Alive
Dodgers stay two games behind in the NL pennant race with two games left after a 6 5 11 inning win over the Braves. West homered twice and Camilli scored the winning run as Libby Sisti misplayed a grounder. Hank Leiber debuted as a pitcher for the Giants in a doubleheader sweep by Philadelphia. Chicago Whitesox beat Cleveland Indians 8 1 to stay near the AL standings.
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New York Giants
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Anamosa Blue Raiders Extend 40-Game Winning Streak
The Anamosa football team dominated West Liberty 12-0 to push their win streak to forty games. Led by Linkey McNamara Pete Beardsley and Shorty Larson the Raiders relied on Jake Honn’s passing and a McCullough one yard TD plunge.
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Vinton
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Shorty Larson
Jake Honn
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Burke
Honn
Larson
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Stan Sosnouski
Ankeny
Tama Hawks Trip Nevada 13 to 0 in snow and rain
Tama high eleven defeated Nevada 13 to 0 on a snowy Friday night. Tama struggled early with fumbles but gained momentum in the second quarter as Billy Corn contributed to the drive and Tama scored.
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Waverly Battles Decorah in Northeast Iowa Conference
Waverly hosts Decorah in a Northeast Iowa Conference clash played Friday night amid light snow. The Waverly team fought hard against Decorah as both sides battled for league points.
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Iowa
Marion Indians Rout Monticello 14-0 in Season Opener
Marion defeats Monticello 14 to 0 in a soggy opener. Beerman scores Marion’s first TD after a fumble scramble and adds the extra point. Balster kicks deep and Beerman finishes with a second TD drive. Monticello shows aerial promise but miscues doom their attack.
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Vinton and Manchester Tie 0-0 in Sleety Tri-Valley Clash
In a driving sleet storm, Vinton and Manchester battled to a scoreless 0-0 tie in a Tri-Valley Conference game. Both teams had chances, with Manchester close in the first half and Vinton threatening near the end.
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Aleanatins
Sigourney Throttles North English 14-0 on Wet Field
Sigourney high school football defeated North English 14 to 0 on a rain slick field Friday night. Roben Sigourney Oy scored short touchdowns in the second and fourth quarters. Sigourney halted North English at the 13 yard line in the first quarter to stymie their drive.
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High School Football Scores From Region Action
Scattered results feature Berlimeten 12 Pleasant 7 and Charles City 15. Cedar Rapids hosts mixed scores with Cedar McKinnsey 14 and Iowa City University listing 19. Drake versus Monmouth ends 7 while Grinnell faces Western in a multi-school tally.
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Wright Beats Lulu Costantino In 15 Round Upset
In New York, Chalky Wright won a split 15 round decision over Lulu Costantino before 12 165 fans. Costantino, a 7-5 favorite, was from New York and the bout occurred in May.
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Belle Plaine Defeats Montezuma 7 2 in Friday Victory
Belle Plaine cruised to a 7 to 2 win over Montezuma on its field. DeWitt Eng land scored the touchdown and converted the extra point. Siecdenenaleanae added two points on a safety.
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Purple Varsity Opens 1942 With 20 0 Win Over Freshmen
Cornell varsity opened the 1942 season at Mt Vernon Friday with a 20 to 0 victory over the Purple freshmen in weather unsuited for football.
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Rasslers Bring New Flair to Old Cedar Rapids Match
In Cedar Rapids Memorial Coliseum wrestling returns with fresh cries of pain as Elvira Snodgrass defeats Mae Weston in a three fall main bout. Weston takes the first fall. Elvira claims the next two with body slams. Gladys Gillen bests Mae Young two to one, while prelims feature Elmer Snodgrass and Al Cadell and referee Alex Fidler.
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Postville 20 West Union 0 in Friday game
Postville crushed West Union 20 to 0 on Friday afternoon. The Trojans led 6 points in the second quarter and 14 in the fourth while Tehel Marston and Erickson scored touchdowns. Erickson added two points after a downed snap.
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Tipton Defeats Mt. Vernon Eleven 25 to 0
Tipton high school shut out Mt. Vernon 25 to 0 on Friday afternoon in Tipton. The win came as Tipton held Mt. Vernon scoreless while pushing across a pair of touchdowns and a field goal, securing the decisive victory.
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Iowa State Edges Denver 7 0 in Hard Fought I Stand
Iowa State from the Big Six beat Denver 7 to 0 on Friday night. Cyclone halfback Royal powered a 42 yard rush to the Denver 25 and Lohry scored from the one on a wide sweep. Darling added the conversion as the first half ended with Iowa State ahead.
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St Ambrose Beats Drake 12 6 To Avenge 41 Loss
St Ambrose shocked Drake 12 to 6 in Des Moines to avenge last year’s 21 to 6 Bulldog win. Drake reached the 13 yard line once in the opening quarter but was stopped at the five. Einar Johnson scored late for St Ambrose as Ed Kinsella and Tony Rotunno crossed the Drake goal for Davenport. Capt. Bernard Murphy and the Bees line, with Frank Kauzlarich and Steve Rupsch, fueled the defense and attack.
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Little St. Ambrose
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Bees
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Bernard Murphy
Frank Kauzlarich
Steve Rupsch
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Augie Tellatin
St. Ambrose
Ed Kinsella
Tony Rotunno
Davenport
Texas Christian Tops UCLA Bruins 7 to 6 in Near Run
Texas Christian University defeats the Bruins of UCLA 7 to 6 as Emery Nix powers a late surge. TCU drives nearly the full field in the final period to secure the victory in Los Angeles.
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Simpson Hands Penn Second Defeat 39-0
OSKALOOSA Iowa AP Penn College suffered its second league defeat of the season Friday night losing to Simpson College 39 to 0 Redmen scored 33 points in the first half and another touchdown in the third period to keep Penn’s defense on its heels throughout the game
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Major League Box Score Note from Philadelphia Game
Major league box score fragment shows Philadelphia Lone seven strike cg and HL. ah sor three Poe two. Hits Pearson five in three minutes with one out in fourth fous seven in three Podssiany four in three. Passed lengpan. Umpires Dunn.
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Joltin Joe Casey Sparks Iowa City to 28-0 Win
Iowa City High opens Mississippi Valley season with a 28-0 victory over Clinton on a wet field. Jolin’ Joe Casey and Bill Sangster star as Casey rushes 26 yards for the first score and later breaks through again. Wayne Hopp adds a 40 yard score, Sangster kicks the extra point, and Don Lay finishes with a 37 yard end run.
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Charlie Duebner
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Marengo Tops Brooklyn 7–0 in Opening Cedar League Clash
Marengo defeated Brooklyn 7 to 0 in a rain and snow soaked Cedar League opener. Francis McGurk scored the lone touchdown from the 12 yard line on a split back play. Roy Hannon added the extra point. McGuirk and Hannon starred for Marengo with Brown and Kilmer top Brooklyn players.
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Parsons Defeats Culver-Stockton 6-3 in Tight Bout
FAIRFIELD AP Co captain Bruce McKern sprinted in from two yards on a quarterback sneak to lift Parsons College to a 6 3 win over Culver Stockton. Culver Stockton managed only a 20 yard field goal for its lone points.
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Boxing Roundup Reflects Featherweight Outcomes
Philadelphia Mayen Padie faced Petre Tomes as Ortiz defeated Car roll in San Diego action. The report lists several weight class bouts including Constantin and Monn with mixed results across cities Philadelphia Boston and New York.
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Nae Vegg Wright
Les Lele Costantine
Seer Monn
Standings and Friday Results in American League
American League standings show New York at 10349 and Chicago 4 1. Friday results include Be Louls et at games with scores 8 and 32.
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National League games scheduled this Saturday
Siete EHite and Cincinnati games listed with scores and locations. New York and Boston appear with matchups outlined for Saturday readings.
Georgia Stuns Naval Team 14–0 in Macon
Georgia, led by All-American Frankie Sinkwich, dominated the Jacksonville Naval Air Station eleven on Friday with a 14 to 0 victory in Macon. Sinkwich scored one touchdown and set up another with a 24 yard pass to Ken Keuper, while Fullback Dick McPhee added the final score.
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Elkader Dominates Maynard 39-0 In Friday Football Showdown
Elkader with Kenny Smith scoring four touchdowns and a key pass propelled a 39-0 rout over Maynard Friday night. Smith sparked the offense as Elkader's defense shut out Maynard, controlling the game from start to finish.
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