Roosevelt Of Des Moines Thumps Rough Riders 41-0
Roosevelt of Des Moines defeated the Rough Riders 41 to 0 after an imported lineup filled Waterloo’s open date. Des Moines led early with Warner and Burns scoring and kicked five extra points as Vermuelen added two more touchdowns, while Roosevelt dominated on defense and special teams.
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T C U Flashes Power In Opener
Texas Christian overwhelmed Centenary 41 to 6 in Fort Worth as a strong early showing from a crackerjack group of sophomores set the tone. The Horned Frogs scored twice in the first quarter before ten minutes passed.
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Centenary
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Cougars Hold USC To 14 14 Tie In Narrow Rose Bowl Duel
Washington State Cougars and USC Trojans battled to a 14 14 draw at Los Angeles. Early USC TD followed by a Cougar fumble, then a brisk Cougar aerial attack including a McLennan to Sewell to Holmes score. USC answered with a Banta reception before Sewell connected with Fletcher for a 60 yard TD to tie.
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Holmes
Bob Peoples
Jack Banta
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Trojan
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Johnson
Holy Cross Rolls Past Providence 34 6 in Worcester
Holy Cross used its first string after a slow start to beat Providence 34 to 6 before 15 000 fans in Worcester Massachusetts. Sam Iorio scored the lone Providence touchdown from the one yard line to avert a shutout late.
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Walloping
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Advocator Wins Autumn Handicap at Hawthorne Park
Charles S. Howard's Advocator captured the $5,000 autumn handicap at Hawthorne Park in Chicago. Bob's Boys finished second to the western horse, with Talked About third in the mile and sixteenth race. Advocator carried 126 pounds and won by a length, earning $4,190 for the Howard stable.
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Hawthorne Park
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J. Richard
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Bob's Boys
Garnavillo Wins North Clayton Baseball Tourney Title
McGregor Garnavillo defeated Marquette 8 to 3 to win the north half of Clayton county tournament. Six schools competed: McGregor Garnavillo Marquette Luana Farmersburg and Monona.
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Monona
Bees Beat Dodgers as Manno Debuts with a Home Run
Frank Manno made his initial appearance with the Boston Bees and hit a bases loaded homer helping beat the Dodgers 5 2 after previously playing with Evansville. Other notes include Max Baer earning a New Jersey title endorsement and Michigan football insuring players for travel.
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Henry McLemore
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Berkeley
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Kansas State Tops Emporia Teachers 21 to 16 in Debut
Kansas State opened Hobbs Adams tenure with a 21 16 victory over Emporia Teachers in Manhattan. Keith Caywood electrified 6000 fans with a 79 yard kickoff return and sprint as the Hornets led 10 7 into the third period before a late Emporia fumble at the four yard line set up the Wildcats final score.
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Keith Caywood
Hornets
Alaska salmon season fades as dispatches reflect hunting notes
The article notes the 1940 Alaska salmon packing season winding down with five million cases packed, an official says, and highlights regional fishing reports from Iowa areas including Turtle river, Backbone Park, and Cedar Rapids area. It also covers hunting trips to South Dakota Minnesota and Wisconsin, plus wildlife notes on muskrat, redhead ducks, and beaver releases for quail conservation.
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Alaska
Department of the Interior
Colgate trounces Akron U. 44 to 0 in opener
In Hamilton New York Colgate Red Raiders blanked Akron University 44 to 0 before about 6000 fans. Bill Geyer opened the scoring with a 97 yard kickoff return and Colgate scored in every period to start the season strong.
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Andy Kerr
Hawkeyes End Week With Four Intense Scrimmages
Iowa football under Dr. Eddie Anderson completed a week of practice with four hard scrimmages in Iowa City on Saturday. The first team showed strong rushing, the second team featured Tom Farmer Art Johnson and Burdell Gilleard, while Dick Brecunier subbed for Al Couppee at quarterback after a cut eye.
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Challedon Becomes Two-Time Winner At Havre De Grace
W L Brann's Challedon captured the Havre de Grace handicap for the second time in the race run at Havre de Grace Maryland. Honey Cloud finished second, Masked General third, and Valitant last among four starters in the $15 000 added event.
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Valitant
Manhattan Stamps St Bonaventure 45 to 0 in opener
Manhattan College unleashed a flashy running and passing attack to bury St Bonaventure in the season opener at Randall's Island. The dominating performance produced a 45 to 0 final as Manhattan punished the Bonnies throughout the game.
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St. Bonaventure
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Randall's Island
Grinnell Pioneers Spoil Lawrence 13 to 0 in Coach Douglas Debut
Grinnell led by Don Douglas in his first game rolled to a 13 0 victory over Lawrence College. Ben Douglas sparked the offense with 306 yards from scrimmage and 14 first downs as Fred Webb and Carl Blandin produced key scores and driving plays in a power ground game.
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O Neill to Join Major League Club Next Year
Cleveland report says O Neill, longtime Buffalo IL manager and former Cleveland Indians pilot, will resign to join a big league club next season. He declined further comment and had not been approached by Cleveland officials. Bradley called it all news to him.
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Oscar Vitt
Selkirk Stricken With Appendicitis
George Selkirk of the New York Yankees suffered an acute appendicitis attack during the game with the Washington Senators. Manager Joe McCarthy sent him to the clubhouse and arrangements were made for his speedy departure to New York for hospital treatment.
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INS
George Selkirk Craft
New York Yankees
Yankees
Washington Senators
Selkih
Joe McCarthy
New York
Mo O
Duke Romps To 23 0 Victory Over V M I Cadets
In Durham Duke routed Viren Military Institute Cadets 23 to 0 in a Southern Conference football game. Duke dominated on the ground and through the air before about 6,000 spectators.
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V.M.1
Durham
Viren Military Institute
Tous "Raid" Kaplan Runs Local Restaurant
Hartford report says former featherweight champion Tous Raid Kaplan now operates a local restaurant, adding to his post boxing career and community presence in the area.
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NEA
Tous
Raid" Kaplan
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