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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1941

Page

9

Wilson Ramblers Tie Franklin Thunderbolts In Last Minute

Wilson Ramblers and Franklin Thunderbolts played to a 7-7 draw after a late drive capped by Frank Stastny to Everett Andrew. Franklin opened scoring on a Sterling Delzell pass to Harald Smith with Dean Barnhizer adding the extra point. The Ramblers mobilized in the final period, moving from their 30 yard line with Stastny passes and Don Ceynar runs to set up the tying touchdown.

Bill Folkers Opese Franklin Sterling Delzell Harald Smith Dean Barnhizer Stastny Ramblers South Side Thunderbolts Delzell Charles Cacek Andrew Wilson Don Ceynar Franklin Wilson Rayburn Gole Ennis Binaiko Cace Rust Hronek McKay Sreseese Huomson Hednes Dartmouth Beck Purdue Koch Western Union

Tipton Outclasses Mount Vernon 27 to 7 in Friday Night Battle

Special to The Gazette Tipton Tigers dominated Mount Vernon high eleven 27 to 7. Tipton controlled all phases while Mount Vernon only scored against substitutes. Tigers overcame fumbles and penalties as Sha Tipton's interference boosted the offense and Jaren Hish crossed for a touchdown.

Garet Tipton Mount Vernon High Eleven Tipton Tigers Tigers Francis Henry Mount Vernon Tipton Jaren Hish Dee Herringston Wilson Mitch Herring Wren Plunge Willer Lson Smith

Georgetown Beats Mississippi 16 6 Upset at Opening Game

Georgetown University defeated the University of Mississippi 18 to 6 before about 25 000 fans in the season opener. John Barrett kicked a 25 yard field goal to put Georgetown ahead in the first five minutes. The Hoyas scored two more touchdowns in the third period, while Mississippi avoided a shutout with a late touchdown.

Washington Georgetown University University of Mississippi Georgetown John Barrett Hoyas Mississippi

Wellman and Sigourney play to scoreless tie

Wellman and Sigourney battled to a 0-0 tie Friday. Sigourney halted Wellman at the two yard line in the final period. Ned Stirling intercepted a pass and returned 50 yards for a Savages near-miss before being tackled.

Wellman Sigourney Wildcats Savages Ned Stirling

Toledo Whips Reinbeck 19-6 in Friday Football Showdown

Toledo dominated Reinbeck 19 to 6 as Freet starred with three touchdowns including a quick start, a 25 yard run before halftime, and a late line plunge. Reinbeck mounted a third quarter score on a Robinson to Placin pass, but failed the conversion.

Reinbeck Toledo Reinbeck High School Freet Bartlett Robinson Placin

Independence Bowl To Cedar Falls 32 0 Tri Valley League game

Cedar Falls dominated Independence high school 32 to 0 in a Tri Valley league clash. Oleson scored twice while Mininkus Holmes and O'Brien added two each for Cedar Falls as Hurlbut kicked two extra points. Independence fought hard but was outgained throughout the night.

Independence Cedar Falls Independence High School Oleson Mininkus Holmes O'Brien Hurlbut Cadar Palls

Last-Period Score Wins For Postville

Postville beat West Union 7 to 0 as Cy Harris scored from the three yard line late in the final period. West Union stood firm twice at the 5 and 20 yard lines before the Pirates finally found the end zone. Harris and Craig Marston led Postville ground gains. Don Rose Alan Boucher and Abe Baareis starred on defense.

Postville Cy Harris West Union

Huffman Sparks 20 to 0 Oelwein Win

Oelwein Huskies defeat Cresco 20 to 0 in Northeast Iowa conference opener. Bob Huffman returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown early. No scoring in Q2 and Q3, then two fourth quarter touchdowns by Greco and McDonnell.

Gazette Oelwein Oelwein Huskies Cresco Iowa Huffman Ceers Esco Bob Huffman Jack McDonnell Louis Greco Greco McDonnell

Monticello and Marion play scoreless football tie

Monticello kept Marion from scoring as both teams battle to a 0–0 tie. Monticello showed a faster backfield and four first downs to Marion’s one, while Marion’s defense and line strength limited scoring opportunities. Key plays included Wally Schneider interceptions and Jim Marsh kickouts, with standout efforts from Schneider Hogan Haeussler for Monticello and Marsh for Marion.

the Gazette Monticello Marion Panthers Haeussler Indians Jim Marsh Wally Schneider Eldon Coffman Schneider Hogan Marsh CYNET Eeevees Leee Balecomender Stark Buol Ve

Vinton Drives Past Manchester 25-0 in Tri-Valley Clash

Ray Struble and Johnny Fowler starred for Vinton as they shut out Manchester 25-0. Fowler's 85 yard punt return lit the scoring early and Struble added three second half TDs. Vinton passed 8 of 14, earned 17 first downs while Peterson starred for Manchester. Carlson added the extra point.

Gazette Vinton Ray Strubie Johnny Fowler Manchester Fowler Struble Peterson Vincon Veceesseeesenee Tae O Foweler Carlson

Loras College Falls 33 6 to St Thomas in Dubuque

St Paul AP Loras college of Dubuque Iowa lost 33 to 6 at St Thomas college Friday night. St Thomas bolstered by three second half touchdowns while Fullback Goodwin scored Loras lone touchdown in the first period.

ST. Paul Loras College Dubuque St. Thomas College Goodwin Iowans

Bugs Baer Names Four Umpires For World Series

Arthur Baer notes four umpires assigned to the series two on baselines and two on Durocher as he predicts the Yankees will win in seven games. He reflects on Brooklyn victory mood and recalls past World Series memories with a humorous, partisan Brooklyn tone.

Bugs Baer Durocher

Maynard Edges Elkader In Final Seconds 14 13

Maynard tied the game on a 40 yard pass Schultz to Lembke with three seconds left and then won 14 13 as Wolfgram kicked the extra point Elkader’s Huggins starred for the visitors in this Upper Iowa Conference matchup Maynard overcame Elkader in a tight finish with a late scoring drive and key defensive stands.

Maynard Schultz Lembke Elkader Wolfgram Huggins

Tama defeats Nevada 14 to 6 on Tama field

Tama beat Nevada 14 6 after leading 7 6 at halftime. Tama halfback Corns scored on an off tackle in Q1 after Nevada fumbled near the 20 yard line. Nevada fullback Evans scored on a plunge in Q2. Tama added a 28 yard touchdown sweep in Q3. Wayne Hobson of Tama and Bill Evans of Nevada were standout players.

TAMA Nevada Corns Hobson Evans Barnes Coleman Thill Wayne Hobson Bill Evans

Montezuma Cruises to 18-0 Victory Over Belle Plaine

Montezuma's running game overwhelmed Belle Plaine in front of 700 to 800 spectators. Sutherland scored twice for Montezuma with Reynolds crossing for another score as the hosts shut out their opponents 18-0.

Montezuma Belle Plaine Sutherland Reynolds Belle Plaine Sissevevereeees

Box Score Highlights From Major League Game

Box score details list Clift Edwards Heath and Boudreau with two base hits by Boudreau Feller. Edwards tripled rosters show Desauteis two hits, Heath stole a base. Cleveland left on seven bases while St Louis also stranded seven. Feller walked seven and Galehouse four with Heath hit by pitch. Passed ball cited as Desautels umpiring by Rommel Basil and Passarella. Time described as 139 minutes.

Clift Edwards Heath Boudreau Feller Desauteis Cleveland St. Louis Galehouse Desautels Rommel Basil Passarella Detroit K'bock'r Meyer Chapman Radcliff Kuhel McCosky Appling Haynes zSolters Smith Turner Chicago Benton York Higgins Croucher Kreevich Campbell Kennedy Knickerbocker Kuhe Gorsio Mone Wright Smithbard Rue, Geisel Hub Boudruss Heftner Archie Tait Keltner Ichit Heathill Laabs Campb Keltner Berardino McQuillen Ferrell Archie Milnar Baudreau Kramer Jays Mac Grimes Swift St. Louils Orl Milmar Auker Krakauskas Caster Olf Auker

Maquoketa Bowl Falls 33-0 to St Joseph's Rock Island

Maquoketa high school suffered 105 yards in penalties as St Joseph's of Rock Island dominated with six touchdowns and three conversions to win 33-0. Dale Brady stood out on defense for Maquoketa while Bob Hartman energized St Joseph's scoring surge. Hartman credited with three touchdowns.

St. Joseph's of Rock Island Maquoketa St. Joseph High School Illinois Dale Brady Bob Hartman St. Joseph Sparkplug Scace Sabeces St. Joseph Tae Hartman Ral Ehlers W. Marshall Neenan

Creighton Uses T To Beat Centenary

In Omaha Creighton defeats Centenary 32 to 20 as the Blue Jays rely on trick plays and swift running. Tony Porto scored three touchdowns while Centenary halfback Truman Johnson returned a kickoff 94 yards for a major highlight.

Omaha Creighton University Centenary Gentlemen Tony Porto Blue Jays Truman Johnson Oklahoma

Temple downs Kansas 31 9 in season opener

Temple opened the 1941 football season with a 31 to 9 victory over the University of Kansas before 23 000 fans in Philadelphia. Three Kansas fumbles in the first quarter led to Temple touchdowns, as Kansas rallied in the next two periods but Temple sealed the win with 13 points in the final period.

Philadelphia Temple University of Kansas Kansas

Ottumwa Bulldogs Rout Washington Eleven 51-0

Ottumwa high school's Bulldogs crushed Washington in a Little Six conference game, 51 to 0. Bobby Williams scored five touchdowns, four on runs, plus a 40 yard pass from Harvey Ware for the visitors.

The Gazette Washington Ottumwa High School Bulldogs Bobby Williams Harvey Ware

Simpson Triumphs In Iowa Conference Opener

Simpson defeated Penn 12 to 6 in Indianola to start the Iowa conference football season. Simpson scored twice in the first half, while Penn’s lone touchdown came on Lovette’s pass to Dickson with one minute left in the game.

Indianola Simpson Iowa Penn Quakers Lovette Dickson

GWA State Opens With 7-6 Victory

Iowa State Cyclones defeat Denver 7 to 6 behind running backs Royal Lohry Bob Seaburg and Paul Darling with coach Ray Donels first win. Beas Riddell opened scoring. Darling added the extra point after a 39 yard run. Cyclones outgained Denver on the ground while struggling in passes. Next meet Nebraska at Ames.

Denver Iowa State Cyclones Royal Lohry Bob Seaburg Paul Darling Ray Donels Denver University Donels Jim Yeager Pioneers Beas Riddell Lohry Cyclone Darling Nebraska Ames

Montreal Royals Rout Columbus in First World Series Game

Montreal Royals, defending International League champions, won 12 to 6 over the Columbus Red Birds in the opening game. Emory Dickson struggled early as Alex Kampouris homered to put Montreal ahead, with Paul Campbell and Jack Graham also going deep. Lefty Max Macon allowed the big early advantage and coasted to victory as about 10,000 fans watched. The series moves to here for game two Saturday night in the best of seven.

NEW York INS New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Spud Chandler Marius Russo St. Louis Browns Bob Feller Hank Edwards Feller Browns Rick Ferrell Detroit Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Pittsburgh Johnny Vander Meer Montreal Montreal Royals Columbus Red Birds Royals Emory Dickson Alex Kampouris Paul Campbell Jack Graham Dickson Frank Gabler Columbus Sam Nahem Max Macon

Waverly Defeats Decorah 6-0 In Conference Tilt

Waverly won a Northeast conference game from Decorah 6 to 0 on Friday night. Jim Strottman scored from the 10-yard line in the third period. Decorah threatened late, but Waverly held on after taking the ball on the 1-yard line. Zeigelmeier and Rogen sparked Decorah.

The Gazette Waverly Decorah Jim Strottman Zeigelmeier Rogen

Fragmented Football Scores Mix Across Regions

A sprawling jumble of football scores lists Moravian defeating Blue Rice and Temple over Kansas among many others, with numerous mismatched team names and unclear outcomes. The dense OCR excerpt mentions Georgetown, Kalamazoo, and regional colleges in divisions SOUTHWEST and WEST, plus high school results and scattered city teams.

Moravian Blue Rice Syracusa Clarkson American International Montclair Temple Kansas St. Vincent Davie-Elkins de Duquesne Niagara Georgetown Miesisaipel DUTH Sewanee Wraskinston and Lee Rollins Newberry Lenoir Rhyne Mid Point Tampant South George Furman Walford Aubern Howard King Catawbs Chattanoosa Tennessee Tech Spring Hill Livingston Midwest Kalamazoo Grand Rapids Akron Muskingum Denison Kilo Grande Nope Michigan State Normal Datton Detroit Tech Georgetown College Marletts Youngstown Ohio U Cape Girardeau Teachers Arkansas Jonesboro Xavier Butler Baldwin Wallace Miram Dana Concordia Bemidji North Dakota Aucuntain Luther Stout Mankato St. Louis Missouri Mines Midland McPherson Ji Morningside N. Dakota State Nebraska Wesleyan Tarkie Reishton Centenary Warrensburg Pittsburch

Yankees Edge Dodgers In Power Hitting World Series Preview

The Yankees hold a clear home run and run edge over the Dodgers as the world series opens at Yankee Stadium. DiMaggio Keller and Henrich power the lineup, Camilli leads Brooklyn with 34 homers, while Du Rocher notes DiMaggio as the key threat. Dodgers batters lag beyond Lavagetto, Reese and Owen, with the Yanks’ depth and speed shaping the series.

Dodgers Yankee Stadium Yankees Brooklyn New York Yanks Ne York Yankee Charlie Keller Keller DiMaggio Henrich Gordon Dolf Camilli Camilli Joe Medwick Pete Reiser Joe DiMaggio Leo Durocher Durocher DieMaggio Aterm Rolfe Nenrleh Song Ca DiMagegie Big Medwick Lavagetta Dickey Reese Owen Riizute Dodger Lavagetto Johnny Sturm Rizzuto Bill Dickey Mickey Owen

Herb Montillon Puts On Show In Pin League

Herb Montillon rolled 649 with the Jostens Trophies to lead a Friday night bowling session. He opened with 190, followed by 211 and 248 for a strong string as Alberts Cleaners posted a team total of 2781. Other 600s included Frank Mathey 626 L Gearhart 606 Ray Langham 600 and Andy Anderson 616. Kuba had a 259 middle game for a 558 series with Western Transportation.

Herb Montillon Josten Montillon Kuba Western Transportation Club Frank Mathey L. Gearhart Ray Langham Andy Anderson Alberts Cleaners Lincoln Fox Head Tavern Town Mutual Insurance Milwaukee Railroad Gil E L, Gearhart Tae Fox DeLuxe Roe Pabes Blue Ribbon Igh Western Transportation Uba Oe Taft Tap Room Sramek Foods Ave High van Cura Oxvow Jewelers Erae Lincoln Alleys Joe Novotny Quaker Oats Tehel Pepsi-Cola A. Smith Haens Drew's Locksmiths Aoe Kurtz Peeane Fulton Ane Smith Seace Pses Donecete Hish. Tellier Lescue Hamm's Bee John Beck “Ha Hish Burlingame Sramek's Bakery Stemlar's Station High Reliable Transit Co Limback Lumber Co Anderson Tosten Jack Sprat Elliott Fisher Jiroucheee Penick_and Ford Eddy Paper Company Nite-Owl League Red Crown Alles O'Meara Ae STS Martin-Roasa Schillig Pharmacy F. White Walt's Tavern Parix Clennese Brown Universal Cr TRI Schlitz Beer Culver Motors Wagner Cocade Universal Crsh

Traer Trojans Triumph Over Grundy Center 25 to 14

Traer high school beat Grundy Center 25 to 14 as the Hite brothers backfilled with Joel Friday supplying touchdown fuel. Captain Briggs stood out on the line while Jack Hite scored twice and Bill Hite once with A Juel adding a touchdown.

the Gazette TRAER Hite Brothers Jack Bill Joel Traer High School Grundy Briggs Traer Westetegee Jack Hite Bill Hite A. Juel Kloster, Boer Hecht. Meyer

St Ambrose beats Parsons to extend conference streak

In Davenport, St Ambrose remained undefeated in Iowa conference play by topping Parsons 20 to 7. The Bees led 13 to 7 late in the game before Roy Glendening scored from two yards to seal the win. Parsons scored late in the fourth on Rotunna’s run and a McDonnell reception, but could not overcome the deficit.

Davenport St. Ambrose Iowa Parsons Roy Glendenning Tony Rotunna Bees John McDonnell

Kirksville Teachers overpower Upper Iowa 14 6 in Friday game

Kirksville Teachers beat Upper Iowa University 14 to 6 in Kirksville Missouri. The Tigers opened late drives of 70 and 72 yards in the second half after Upper Iowa scored in the second quarter. Gaines caught a 33 yard touchdown pass from Alderson on the end of a triple lateral for the Upper Iowa score.

Kirksville, Mo Kirksville Teachers Upper Iowa University Iowans Gaines Alderson Upper Iowa

National League Standings and Weekend Schedule

Standings show Brooklyn leading with a .651 winning percentage, then St. Louis and Cincinnati. Friday results include Cincinnati 4 Pittsburgh 4. Saturday schedule lists Philadelphia at Brooklyn and other NL matchups with several doubleheaders noted.

L. Pet Brooklyn St. Louis Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh Pdelphia Philadelphia J. Louis Chicago New York WL Pet Cleveland Byeetington Ae Chicana St. Detroit Absipha de Delphia Fea New Gee Washington Detroit

Luther Falls To North Dakota In Home Opener

North Dakota defeated Luther college 20 to 7 in Grand Forks. Walt Dobler accounted for all three North Dakota touchdowns with first second and fourth quarter scores. Luther managed a 62-yard touchdown late in the game via a Hauge to Carey lateral play.

Grand Forks N. D North Dakota Luther College Walt Dobler Luther Hauge Carey

Morning side Maroons overpower N D State in NCAC opener

Fargo report says Morning side Maroons won the North Central conference opener over North Dakota State 25 to 6. Charles scored three touchdowns and Kerrie added a fourth as the Iowans relied mainly on straight football to secure the victory Friday night in Fargo.

Fargo N. D Morningside Maroons Iowans North Dakota State Charles Aade Kerrie

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