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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1936
Page
19
Minnesota, breaking a 7 7 deadlock in the final period, seized a late opportunity to score and beat Washington University 14 to 7. Byron Haines, a featured ball carrier, sparked the comeback as Minnesota stretched its streak to eighteen victories.
Earl Coughlin notes Simmons sprint to a sixty yard touchdown opens scoring in the game. The play sets fast pace as the team vies for early advantage and momentum.
Wisconsin defeated South Dakota State 24 to 7 in a drizzly opener as Ed Leinhart surged 85 yards for an early Badger score and Bronko Malesevich added two touchdowns. The game drew about 12,000 fans despite heavy rain that hindered handling and caused five fumbles.
The box score shows yardage and plays: rushing 126 for Minn, 98 for Wash. forward passes 4 of 15 for Minn, 2 of 4 for Wash. passes intercepted 4 for Minn, 1 for Wash. total passing yards 30 for Minn, 45 for Wash. lateral attempts 2 for Minn, 1 for Wash. completions 1 for Minn, 2 for Wash. punt yards 36.8 for Minn, 45.1 for Wash. kickoff and punt returns 35 and 120. opponent fumbles recovered 21. penalties 25 yards. Includes punts and kickoffs.
The Minnesota Gophers edged the Washington team as Ray King intercepted a deft pass by Aram to seal the win. The decisive drive showcased power that overwhelmed Washington’s defense, delivering a game that lived up to heightened expectations.
In a sectional game before about 25 000 fans the Tigers of Louisiana State University defeated the Rice Owls 20 to 7. Rice tied the score at 7 7 late in the first half before LSU pulled away with a second quarter score and a late touchdown in the final period.
Purdue opened the season with a 47 0 win over Ohio University in Lafayette Ind led by Cecil Isbell who scored four times and threw for another Isbell despite shoulder injury showed top form with 14 and four yard TD runs plus 65 and 37 yard TD s Isbell also connected for a 20 yard pass to Bill Vergane Vergane a 6 5 235 pound sophomore end impressed with speed and reliable hands Coach Noble Kizer used more than 50 players in the blowout
Ed Goddard the Cougar all American quarterback led Washington State to a 19 to 0 victory over the University of Montana in the season opener at Pullman. Goddard sparked the win with effective plays as WSU shutout Montana and started the year with a strong defensive and offensive performance.
The Coe football team finally broke through after two seasons without scoring against Upper Iowa, winning 7 2 in a rain soaked game. Key moments came in the fourth quarter with Carson and Martin advancing the drive and a standout punt return by Martin.
In a soggy clash at Ames on opening day the Cyclones and the State Teachers squad battled to a scoreless draw. Four completed passes by Iowa State contrasted with steady Panther defense as both teams managed minimal offense and four first downs for the Cyclones.
Football scores from the Big Ten and major conferences show Purdue dominant with 47 over Ohio U 0, Wisconsin 24 over South Dakota St, and Minnesota 14 over Washington. Other regional results include Cornell 74 over Alfred G, Texas A M style matchups and West Coast action U C L A 21 over Occidental 6.
Purdue rolled past Ohio University 47 to 0 as Don Peden’s squad faced losses from a gasoline explosion. The win boosted Purdue's momentum after recent player casualties. Ozzie Simmons drew attention for fumbles, while Pat Robinson critiques Yankee Giants pitching in a separate note.
The University of Chicago, without Jay Berwanger, crushed Lawrence College 34 to 0 at Stagg Field before 24 000 rain chilled fans. Ned Bartlett scored twice and Warren Skoning added a TD as Sollie Sherman and Fred Lehnhardt each contributed scores.
Standings show New York 92 wins 82 losses with a .461 at the top. Cincinnati and St Louis follow as results recap lists Saturday outcomes including New York 3 over York 2 and others with games slated Sunday across Brooklyn Philadelphia and Cincinnati.
The fragmentary text lists several teams and scores including Cleveland Detroit Chicago and Philadelphia with scattered numbers and references to Saturday events in New York and Boston. The notes are incomplete and do not present a clear single game result or date.
Slender Lowell Spurgeon kicked a 27 yard field goal late in the final period to give Illinois a 9 to 6 opening win over an inspired DePaul eleven from Chicago. DePaul led 6-3 after a second minute touchdown by Phillips and a missed extra point.
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