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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1936

Page

20

Cubs Belt Five Homers To Subdue Cardinals 12 6

The Cubs beat the Cardinals 12 to 6, piling up 19 hits as Phil Cavarretta Augie Galan and Johnny Gill homered. Chicago narrowed St Louis’s lead to one game with one day left in the season, setting up a potential second place tie.

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Reds defeat Pirates to clinch third in National League race

Cincinnati beats Pittsburgh 5 to 1 as Ernie Lombardi and Lloyd Waner misplay a ball in sun. Bill Hallahan allows 10 hits while the Reds tally with Lombardi driving in three runs and Young, Lombardi, and Riggs contributing RBIs.

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Arkansas Beats Pittsburg State Teachers 53 to 0 in Opener

Arkansas Razorbacks open the season with a 53-0 victory over Pittsburg State Teachers. Dwight Sloan and Jack Holt led the aerial attack as Holt connected on a 60 yard scoring play. Rawlings and Parker added two touchdowns as Arkansas displayed improved speed and deception versus last year.

Fayetteville Ark Dwight Sloan Jack Holt Arkansas Razorbacks Pittsburg Kan Parker Jack Robbins Arkansas Holt Benton Keen Rawlings Kansas

Iowa Players Vote Title to Gophers

Special to The Gazette Iowa City Iowa seventeen Hawkeye players backed Minnesota to win the Big Ten title in a pre season poll among fifty Iowa football players. Twenty six named the Gophers to win and nineteen placed them second.

Iowa City University of Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa Minnesota Gophers Hawks Ohio State Northwestern Buckeyes Hawkeye

Granville In Belmont Victory Strengthens 1936 Title Claim

Belair studs Granville won Belmont parks Lawrence Realization Stakes, earning over 25 000 dollars. Jockey Stout guided him to a two length win over Giant Killer with Memory Book third in a field of five. The 126 pound colt ran mile and five eighths in 2 43 5 a second, eight tenths off Man o War's track record as heavy favorite.

Belmont Park L. I Belair Stud Granville Stout W. M. Jeffords Giant Killer Greentree Stable Memory Book Man O’war

Argentine poloists win international title from Yankees

The Gauchos of Argentina defeated Greentree 8 to 4 in Westbury New York to claim the Cup of the Americas, securing their second straight victory before 39 000 spectators.

Westbury N. Y Argentina Greentree United States

Oklahoma Held To Scoreless Tie By Tulsa University

Norman Oklahoma and Tulsa battled to a scoreless draw in muddy conditions as neither side could threaten. Sooner attempts at field goals failed twice and one was blocked while Tulsa’s defense stifled line plunges and end sweeps. White for Tulsa broke free late but was caught by Sooners Brown and Rogers.

Oklahoma Tulsa University Norman Okla Oklahoma U Tulsa Sooners Bill Breeden Husky White Brown Rogers

Purdue Triumphs Over Ohio U in Surprising Victory

Purdue defeated Ohio University 21 to 13 as Ohio’s offense stalled after losing Bill Jurkovic to a dislocated ankle in the second quarter. Isbell scored four touchdowns for Purdue while Vergane Botney and Zachary added others as Ohio’s late rally fell short.

Ohio Bill Jurkovic John Montgomery Ohio University Illinois Purdue Ohie WU Morgan Schreyer Nelson Burmeister Caruso Morris Ron Delekine Donofrico Pqtmarey Ae O'S Ewes Platzke Jurkovie Mursgue Seccesac Chernitski EE Roofs Uys Rome Hae Tons Isbell Vergane Botney Zachary Waltman Michal Medley Dean Purdy Cody Isbell McSheehy Selby Purvis Juska Ippoliino Steward Farris Graves Aronson Knorr Humphrey Petry Upton Bush Odros Maloney Krause Fitzgerald Behn Stephenson Bennett Marcks Montgomery Wills Janiak Mahler Wilcox Adamczyk Chizek Drake Kovalik Ivory Mruzik Iwicz Rogers Ireland Frank Birch Earlham Anthony Haines Yale Field Jugs R. H. Pupp Lebanon Valley Boyd Chambers Denison

Pittsburgh Panthers Roll Over Ohio Wesleyan 53 to 0

Pittsburgh opened the season with a 53 to 0 win over Ohio Wesleyan as Marshall Goldberg sparked a scoring surge. The Panthers piled up 18 first downs and 801 total yards while the Wesleyans managed only two first downs and 44 yards.

Pittsburgh Elkins Marshall Goldberg University of Pittsburgh Panthers Ohio Wesleyan Wesleyans

Washington U Wins Season Opener 32-0 Over Bradley Tech

In baseball weather Washington University of St. Louis opened its season with a 32 to 0 victory against Bradley Tech of Peoria. About 3,000 spectators watched Washington score twice in the second period, once in the third, and twice more in the final period.

ST. Louis Washington University of St. Louis Bradley Tech Peoria Washington Ashington

Budge Dominates Tidball to Reach Pacific Tennis Final

Don Budge of Oakland defeated Jack Tidball 6-2 6-1 6-2 in 42 minutes to reach the Pacific southwest championship final. Gracyn Wheeler advances to face Alice Marble after Caroline Babcock defaults in women's singles. junior Julius Heldman wins to reach the junior final. Fred Perry pins Frank Shields to set up a Budge Perry title clash.

Los Angeles Don Budge Oakland Jack Tidball Budge Tidball Gracyn Wheeler Santa Monica Alice Marble Bonnie Blank May Doeg Dorothy Workman Dorothy Bundy Julius Heldman Johnny Moreno Fred Perry England Frank Shields U. S Davis Copper Perry

Notre Dame Freshmen, Varsity Rout Freshmen 33 0

Notre Dame first and fourth string teams combined to beat the freshman squad 33 to 0 in a coastal game. Bob Wilke scored two long runs for the varsity while Jake Kovalick added a tenth for the fourth team with a center smash. The two squads depart for Niagara Falls to meet Niagara University while the varsity prepares for Carnegie next Saturday.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Bob Wilke Jake Kovalick Niagara Falls Niagara University Vne Carne

Minnesota Beats Washington 14-7 In Hard Fought Game

Minnesota defeats Washington 14 to 7 after a scoring drive in the second period and a late Gophers touchdown. Rork and King score for Minnesota while Johnson and Logg convert. Washington ties in the third before Minnesota seals the win.

Chunky Whitman Rork Invaders Huskies Dick Johnson Haines Elmer Logg Gophers Minnesota Washington Occ Cscnvetee Johnson Wane Inate Gee Pane Cdel Nee Starker Babbiegou Veeseghhessacaechvas Matts Svomasod Wiatrak Woggil Nowogroski Dedorors Westington Tbs Rork King Wise Pont Hinieton John Antil Sate Wiards Barle A Halsler Thompson Bretic Rele Orkashington Mensie Vremeck Hetchins Ton Ekanter Erickson Mae Newton Beayer Waskowitz Fu Pack Agtores Erge Re Morris Seattie Ace Hedges Cedar

Tulane Defeats Ole Miss In Conference Opener

Tulane upends Ole Miss 7 to 3 in New Orleans as a blocked punt in the third period and a blocked placement kick after a Mississippi touchdown secure the win before about 20 000 fans.

New Orleans Tulane Ole Miss Mississippi

Southern California Defeats Oregon State in 38-7 rout

USC overwhelmed Oregon State 38 to 7 before 65 000 fans in Los Angeles. The game followed a history of tight past meetings as OSU had tied and beaten USC in earlier years.

California Oregon Los Angeles University of Southern California Oreg State College Oregon State

Chicago U Defeats Lawrence 34 to 0 in Football Clash

Chicago University routed Lawrence 34 to 0 as Bartlett scored twice including a 41 yard run, Lehnhardt and Sherman added touchdowns, and Osen’s punting kept Lawrence from mounting a comeback. Lawrence managed only minimal yardage and failed to threaten the Vikings.

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Centenary Tops Illinois Wesleyan 21 7 in Shreveport

Centenary Gentlemen beat Illinois Wesleyan 21 to 7 before about 5 000 fans in Shreveport. Centenary scored two early touchdowns and added a late score while Illinois Wesleyan managed a single late touchdown. The Gents used off tackle runs and some passing to lead 14 0 at halftime.

Shreveport Centenary Illinois Wesleyan Gents

Utah State Opens Season with 12–0 Victory Over Montana State

Logan Utah Utah State and Montana State clashed in the Rocky Mountain Conference opener as the Aggies shut out the Bobcats 12 to 0. A sustained drive by Ryan set up Blanton for the first touchdown, with a second score coming in the third period.

Logan Utah Utah State Montana State Aggies Ryan Blanton

Duke Upsets Colgate In East Coast Feature Six to Zero

Duke Blue Devils open football season with a 6 to 0 win over Colgate Red Raiders before 26 000 fans on homecoming day. Eric Tipton scores from the one yard line after a 66 yard drive as Elmore Hackney and pace set the attack. Colgate’s offense is stifled by Duke’s quick defense and punting, while Duke gains 211 yards to Colgate’s 25.

Associated Press Yoee N. C Duke Blue Devils Colgate Red Raiders Wallace Wade Eric Tipton Elmore Hackney Hackney Ace Parker Andy Kerr Clarence Ace) Parker Frank Marshall Tipton

Illinois Noses Out De Paul Team 9 6 in Thriller

Zimmerman scored the winning touchdown for Illinois after a late sequence of fumbles opened the door for Spurgeon to kick the extra point. Wardley’s substitute back Corrigan had a fumble in the final period and De Paul miscues defined the tense finish. Illinois captain Elvin Sayre recovered on the 12 yard line before Spurgeon lined the deciding kick.

Spurgeon Phillips Wardley Bill Corrigan de Paul Illinois Elvin Sayre Sayre Fay Dykstra Castelo Nelson Stasica Wilson Paul—Cederberg Chaddock Eastland Casey Jenkevicius Gaggle Liardo Kelly Howlett Corrigan Zimmerman Potilive R. Hugel Maraquette John Schommer Chicago E. N. Jacquin Missouri O. E. Dahlquist Augustana

Howard Creel Wins Lefthanders Golf Tourney

Howard Creel of Pueblo Colorado won the first annual national left handed golf tournament in St Louis by defeating Fred Evens of the same city 6 and 4 in the final 36 hole match. Creel led 2 up after the morning round and widened his margin despite rain and wind. About 300 spectators watched the final stages.

ST. Louis Howard Creel Pueblo Colo Fred Evens

Collateral Scores From East and West Rounds

A flood of college football scores across regions lists Providence over Colby 27 to 6 and Williams defeating Vermont 20 to 9. Other notable results include New Hampshire 66, Lowell Tex to none, Manhattan 32 over St. Bonaventure 7, and West Virginia Wesleyan 7, Geneva 6. Numerous lines show mixed outcomes with teams like Drexel 34, Juniata blanked, Amherst 0, and Maryland 20 over St. Johns in late-season play.

Providence Colby Williams Vermont Middlebury Union Lehigh Case Washington and Lee Elon D New Hampshire Lowell Tex St. Anselm’s Springfield West Maryland Shenandoah Panzer East Stroudsbury Northeastern American Intl Manhattan St. Bonaventure W. Clarkson Hartwick Shaven Techrs Calif Chingen Lebanon Valley Kutztown St. Thomas Mansfield

Navy Rallies to 18-6 Victory Over William and Mary

Navy overcame an early tight game to defeat William and Mary 18 to 6 before 13 500 fans at Annapolis. Captain Joe Marino recovered a fumble to start Navy’s comeback drive and Navy widened the margin with two late tallies after William and Mary threatened with a 65 yard pass.

Annapolis Navy William and Mary Indians Joe Marino Sneed Schmidt

Colorado Aggies Rally to Kick Off Rocky Mountain Contest

In a snowbound Gunnison game Colorado State defeated Western State College 13 to 0 to open the Rocky Mountain conference season. Volz scored the first TD after Winn set up an 18 yard run, and McCracken sealed the win with a 16 yard reception and a 9 yard plunge.

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Dartmouth routs Norwich 58 to 0 in Hanover

In Hanover Dartmouth pounded Norwich with nine touchdowns as four teams scored in a 58-0 rout before about 7000 fans. Norwich offered little resistance while Dartmouth dominated on offense and defense to seal the game.

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