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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1941

Page

5

Stanford Beats Oregon 19-15 in PCC Opener at Stanford Stadium

Stanford defeats Oregon 19 to 15 in a Pacific Coast Conference opener. Frankie Albert and Kmetovic sparked the Indians with sharp passing and powerful running while Oregon led twice, the Webfoots scoring on a Roblin to Roblin pass and a later safety. Stanford finishes with 15 first downs to Oregon’s 13.

Kmetovic Stanford University University of Oregon Albert Kmetotvic Stanford Stadium Calif Ins Frankie Albert Pete Oregon Indians Stanford Meacham Tommy Roblin Jimmy Renquist Amy Stanford Roblin Curt Meachem Tony Crash Milton Vucinich Randall Fawcett

Middies Crush W and M 34 to 0 in Annapolis

Navy routed William and Mary 34 to 0 at Annapolis as Sammy Boothe sprinted 80 yards for a third quarter touchdown. Navy dominated with a strong ground and pass game to seal the win for coach no.

Annapolis Navy William and Mary Indians Sammy Boothe

Sooners Submerge Oklaggies 10 to 0

Norman Oklahoma AP reports the Oklahoma Sooners shut out Oklahoma Aggies 10 to 0 with decisive scoring bursts in the first and fourth quarters. The Aggies fought hard but could not overcome the early and late scoring.

Sooners Oklaggies Norman Okla Oklahoma Oklahoma Aggie

Brown Opens Season with 20-6 Win Over Wesleyan

Brown, under new coach Skip Stahley, defeated Wesleyan 20 to 6 before 10 000 fans in Providence R I. The win marked the season debut for Brown as they dominated after a close first half and pulled away in the second period.

Providence R. I Brown Skip” Stahley Wesleyan

Westminster Licks Once Mighty Scots

Carnegie Tech once east football champion four seasons ago fell 19 to 13 at home to Westminster College in a Saturday game. Westminster built a early lead and held off a late rally as the upset stunned the area.

Westminster Pittsburgh Carnegie Tech Little Westminister College

What Cheer To Defend County Title This Week

What Cheer high school baseball team will defend the Keokuk county title at Thornburg Friday and Saturday. Other schools expected to participate include Gibson, Thornbury, Keswick, Kinrose, Webster and South English.

Gazette Last Springs Keokuk Thornburg Gibson Thornbury Keswick Kinrose Webster South English

Plan Golf Horseshoe Tournament At Luana

LUANA The Tri City golfers will host northeastern Iowa players and horseshoe pitchers at an open tournament at the Luana course today.

Luana Tri-City Iowa

Yankees Divide World Series Shares Among Players and Staff

The New York Yankees voted 31 full shares of their World Series money to 25 players, three coaches, and select staff, with Travelling Secretary Mark Roth and Rex Weyant receiving three quarter shares each. Batboy Tim Sullivan and others received $1,500 each. The Brooklyn Dodgers pursued their own division meeting stalled by roster changes, planning to reconvene Sunday.

New York Yankees Arthur Fletcher Earle Combs John Schulte Paul Schreiber Earl Painter Yanks Mark Roth Rex Weyant Tim Sullivan Fred Logan Gerald Priddy Philip Rizzuto Robert Rolfe Warren Rosar Charles Ruffing Marius Russo George Selkirk Kenneth Silvestri Charles Stanceau John Sturm Brooklyn Dodgers

Kid Leonard in Critical Crash Injury near Moline

Leonard Van de Walle known as Kid Leonard is in critical condition after a car crash on Blackhawk road south of Moline. He suffered a fractured back when his vehicle rolled into a ditch after leaving the highway. The former middleweight boxer retired five years ago and had recently refereed boxing shows in Cedar Rapids.

Moline, Ill Leonard van de Walle Kid Leonard Blackhawk Road Moline Leonard

Duck Season Opens and Wildlife Notes for Iowa Hunters

Duck season opens October 16 and ends December 14 with inclusive dates. Federal waterfowl stamps are required for hunters 16 and older, $1 each, obtainable at post offices. Missouri is the only nearby state with an open wood duck season. No live decoys allowed anywhere in the United States. Forest, Field and Stream encourages safe hunting and observing autumn colors along Mississippi streams and warns about mosquitoes.

Iowa Missouri United States Mississippi

Cubs Rally Past Cardinals Behind Dahlgren Homers

The Cubs scored three in the eighth to upset the St. Louis Cardinals 6 to 4 at Chicago. Dahlgren hit a two run homer in the second, Gilbert drove in the winning run, and Eaves shut down St Louis after a rough start. Pollet took the loss as Pressnell earned the win with solid relief in the late innings.

Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Paul Erickson Wallie Eaves Cardinals Babe Dahlgren Charley Gilbert Bill Nicholson Howard Pollet Ee. Louis Hopp Musialaf Ostringer Kuro’ski OiNtchalson W.cooper O'D'less'dralf Crespl Dahlgren Oes Lake Sturecon Sessi Crespi Musial Kurowski Cooper Dusak McCullough B. Olsen Nicholson Gilbert Cavarretta Stringer Dahlaren Raffensberger Hack Lake Chicano Pollet Erickson Eaves Pollett Gumbert Pressnell

Notre Dame Tackle Mike Hines Breaks Zone Barrier

Notre Dame senior tackle Mike Hines, unusual recruit, had not played high school football and had seen only one defensive zone before entering the university. He adapted to college football and earned a starting role.

Notre Dame NEA Mike Hines

All Star Pro Cage Game Set For November

The 18 member all star college squad will face the Detroit Eagles on Friday night November 28 at Chicago stadium. Nominations have begun with candidates including Gene Englund Wisconsin and Joe Stampf Chicago from the Midwest and Gus Groberg Dartmouth Si Lobello Long Island Frank Baumholz Ohio Ossie Schechtman Long Island and Jack Garfinkel St John’s from the East. The Detroit Eagles earned their spot by winning the National Professional Basketball tournament in Chicago last March defeating the Kautskys Globe Trotters Berane and Oshkosh.

Chicago INS Detroit Eagles United States Collegians Harlem Globe Trotters Gene Englund Wisconsin Joe Stampf Ed Riska Notre Dame Gus Groberg Dartmouth Si Lobello Long Island Frank Baumholz Ohio University Ossie Schechtman Jack Garfinkel St. John's Indianapolis Kautskys New York Berane Oskosh Allars

Lenox Jaycees Busy Under Starcevich

HOPKINTON Coach George Starcevich prepares the Lenox junior college six man football team for its first home game Tuesday night at the Monticello fair grounds versus Tipton. The squad includes Bill Stanger Hopkinton Charles Talmadge Hopkinton Lavern Lambert Monticello Gaylord Willman Wyoming Bob Timmons Manchester Vernon Steiner Hopkinton Clair Robertson Martello Ralph Bader Monticello Jack Beeks Monticello John Messerli Monticello Earl Steffens Manchester and Howard De Shaw Worthington.

Hopkinton George Starcevich Lenox Junior College Monticello Fairgrounds Tipton Delhi High School Starceech Mystic Coe Lenox Squad Bill Stanger Charles Talmadge Lavern Lambert Monticello Gaylord Willman Wyoming Bob Timmons Manchester Vernon Steiner Clair Robertson Martello Ralph Bader Jack Beeks John Messerli Earl Steffens Howard de Shaw Worthington

Minnesota Beats Washington In College Football Scrimmage

Minnesota gains 198 rushing yards and 38 passing yards led by Bill Garnaas score drive after Smith to Herb Hein with an 18 yard reception. Erickson kicks for a 38.7 yard average in his first collegiate game as Washington shows limited offense.

Gophers Smith Herb Hein Washington Garnaas Minnesota Erickson Wildune Vesvevees Eseesee Conley Levy Seeeeserees Frankowski Flick Teecsavesss Coveseese Harrison Paschke Saceess RO Seeyans Greenwood Odson

NYU Tackle John J. Ryan Heads Village of Arts

John Joseph Ryan a senior NYU tackle becomes director and instructor in art at the Village of Arts a school he and his brother founded in Greenwich Village in New York City.

NEW York NEA John Joseph tRyan New York University The Village of Arts Greenwich Village

Phillies defeat Dodgers as Albosta loses World Series game

Philadelphia bats strike rookie Ed Albosta for five runs in the sixth to power a 7 to 3 win over Brooklyn. Hoerst wins for Philadelphia, with Pearson and Drake in relief as Durocher’s Dodgers endure a World Series-opening loss in a 2:04 game at Brooklyn.

New York INS Philadelphia Ed Albosta Brooklyn Dodger Leo Durocher Hoerst Pearson Reesess Biante Oldtcarartss Marty Herman Etten Ib Liwhiler O'Galliver UW Medwicklf Bragin Livretto Warren Ocamillitb Wasdell Murller O Walker Owen Plister Albosta tWryatt Drake Davis Toop Hoarst Camisilit Walker Medwick Murty Lith Benjamin Bragan Murtaugsh Etten Rians Philadelphian Roy Hoerst Uits

Ted Williams Inches Toward .400 Milestone In Red Sox Win

Ted Williams went 1 for 4 as the Boston Red Sox beat the Athletics 5 to 1, dipping just below a .400 season mark. Mickey Harris limited Oakland to seven hits while Sam Chapman belted his 25th homer for the A’s.

Philadelphia Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Athletics Mickey Harris A’s Sam Chapman Roger Wolff

Braves Big Inning Tops Giants 5 4 in Boston

Boston Braves take a 5 4 win over the New York Giants after four runs in the third inning. Dick Errickson finishes strong in relief as Boston holds off a late Giants rally.

New York Masterson Zuber Yanks Senators Braves Giants Boston Boston Braves New York Giants Dick Errickson Rucker Osisti Q Roberge Danning Oj Berresi Melton O'Salvan Bartless Lohrman Salvo Javery Miller Witek Moore Hassett West Arnovich McCarthy Barna Berres Feldman Errickson Innnings

Reds trounce Pirates 15 to 9 as Riddle notches 18th win

Cincinnati Reds hammered Pittsburgh Pirates 15 to 9. Elmer Riddle earned his 18th victory with Joe Beggs relieving in the seventh. Johnny Gee took the loss for Pittsburgh as Cincinnati totaled 13 hits and Pittsburgh 14, with DiMaggio homering in the sixth.

Pittsburgh INS Cincinnati Reds Pirates Elmer Riddle Joe Beggs Riddle Johnny Gee Cincinnati Vince DiMaggio Mattickiss S'Con Gleeson Rikard Fcf Joost Stewart F.me’teck DiMaggio West van Rys J.riddiec J.riddiec 6 00 Fi Minenan, Lb 210 3 Craft.cf gnolGustine Gisfartinett Sauer O‘collins E.riddlec Begge Gee Dietz Elliott Wilkiec Garms Cox Mattick Collins Smith F McCormick Aleno Leip Tick Vaugshan Martin Berges F. McCormick Wilkie Bexes

Home Run by Smith Lifts Tribe Over Browns 4-3

Lefty Al Smith drove in the decisive run with a ninth inning homer to power Cleveland past St Louis 4 to 3. The Indians capitalized on seven Browns errors as Smith also earned the win on the mound in a game featuring pitching and late offense.

ST. Louis al Smith Cleveland St. Louis Browns Browns Indians Fleming Mack Smith Hackett Archie Cullenbine Heath Lucadello Clift Edwards Boudreau Keltner Hegan Nisgeling Nheeling Basil Passarella Rommel

Dodgers and Yankees Set for World Series Showdown

Public opinion favors the Dodgers as 1 to 2 underdogs against the Yankees in a World Series opening at Yankee Stadium. Joe McCarthy and Leo Durocher announce no lineup changes until Tuesday with Ruffing and Keller among key figures. The clash pits pitching edges for the Dodgers against stronger Yankee defense in a best of seven matchup.

Brooklyn Dodgers Yankees Yankee Stadium Joe McCarthy Yanks Dodgers McCarthy York Whitlow Wyatt Brooklyn Charley “Red” Ruffing Leo Durocher Marie Joe McCarthy Peualty Pilot Spud Chandler Ernie Bonham Atley Donald Vernon Gomez Wyatt Curt Davis Kirby Higbe Fred Fitze Simmons Abbout

Trojans Win With Pass In Final Minute

At the Coliseum Roy Wood lofted a 16 second pass to Bill Essick in the end zone to break a 7-7 tie and lift the USC Trojans to a 13-7 victory over Oregon State. The game featured a hard fought line battle and was the debut under Coach Sam Barty succeeding Howard Jones.

Reiser Hurt Arm But Not Serious In Dodgers World Series

Pete Reiser strained his right arm in a pre game drill but doctors reported no serious injury and said he should play in the world series. Charley Keller returned to action for the Yankees after a broken ankle kept him out, with McCarthy stating he appeared ready for the series.

NEW York SNS Brooklyn Dodgers Pete Reiser Frank Glenn Reiser New York Yankees Charley Keller Keller Joe McCarthy

Youel Hospitalized After Iowa Drake Game

Iowa halfback Jim Youel was admitted to University Hospital after feeling ill at his fraternity house following the Iowa Drake contest. Team physician Dr. R N Bartels said Youel was fine when he left the dressing room and would stay overnight to rest.

The Gazette Iowa City Jim Youel Iowa University Hospital University of Iowa R. N. Bartels Yotel Iowa-Drake

Columbus Red Birds Tie Montreal Series with 8 5 Win

Columbus Red Birds beat the Montreal Royals 8 to 5 in Montreal to even the series at one game each. The Royals committed six errors while Johnny Grodzicki limited Montreal to eight hits.

Montreal Columbus Red Birds American Association Montreal Royals Red Birds Johnny Grodzicki Royals

Indiana Hoosiers Fall To Detroit Titans In Tough Battle

Detroit tops Indiana 14 7 as Schmidt and Ruth score on drives while Detroit passes for 134 yards to Indiana 53. Hoosiers gain 135 rushing yards to Titans 65. Link adds extra points for Detroit and Hillenbrand for Indiana.

Jacobo Hillenbrand Indiana Titan Detroit White Elmer Mad=arik Hoosier Charlie Ruth Link Titans Hoosiers Keating LE Ouweees Nash Harrington Triwble White Banonts Moeller McLoushiin Brags Rice Zgimny Toepfer Wee Ee Eynett Biringer Herbert Piper LH Hillerbrand Keene Oey Ronzone Schmidt Vessee Schmidt Ruth Toecofer Keene Iplace Hillene Brand G. Whiteplace

Standings and Results in National League Baseball

National League standings show New York 101 42 .660 and Cincinnati 86 65 .575 with Chicago 76 77 .497 and St Louis 69 84 .452. Saturday results include Chicago 6 St Louis 5 and Cincinnati 15 Pittsburgh 9. Sunday pairings list St Louis at Chicago and New York at Boston among others.

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