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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1939
Page
10
McKinley’s revitalized lineup shocked favored Roosevelt, ending in a 6-6 tie after a tight defensive battle. standout moments included a late McKinley drive to tie the game, and a blocked extra point that kept the score level. Roosevelt threatened early, but McKinley’s line stifled the Riders and produced key runs and a crucial late scoring sequence.
Special to The Gazette. Freeport Illinois hosts Wilson Iowa in a scoreless football tie marked by hard tackles and frequent fumbles. Wilson’s Janos and Konigsmark lead a strong defense while Freeport’s Barnhart and Abbott push the offense before the game ends with neither side scoring.
Burlington's eleven toppled Washington 13 to 0 in a late week game as Brisey Hogberg and Schweizer powered the offense. The team rushed for 224 yards to Washington's 24 and Schweizer connected with Scisco for a 14 yard first score before Hogberg plunged in from the one after a lengthy march.
WAUKON scored twice through the air to topple Monona 13 to 12 on Friday. Erickson, Broderick, and Bresnahan starred for WAUKON while Drallmeyer and Miler led Monona.
North Dakota, unused on the ground, won 19 to 0 over Luther College as the Sioux value aerial plays. Dobler connected on two early passes to Leafe and Brenkus, Doyle, Erenkus, and Doyle added the other scores, with Brenkus and Doyle scoring and Brenkus adding two TDs.
Cornell College dominated Loras in Dubuque Iowa 20 to 0 as Tornquist and Sprague scored and Watson led a hard driving attack. The Purple outplayed the Duhawks with a strong line and key runs and passes sealing the shutout.
VINTON The Manchester high eleven came from behind and with two minutes to play scored a touchdown on a pass by McIntosh to Timmons to tie the Vinton high gridders Friday 13 13 It was the opening Tri Valley conference game for each team Manchester drew first blood scoring early in the opening period as a result of a blocked punt Arnold counted the touchdown going over from the 3 yard line and Leighton added the extra point on a center smash Vinton marched 60 yards after the kickoff taking four straight first downs to reach the Mayhawk 2 yard line Russ Brubaker scored the touchdown The fourth quarter saw Vinton drive to the Manchester 1 yard line and Brubaker plunged in for the second score The page also lists players substitutions and team lines alike with scant readable details
East Moline High School defeated Davenport 7-0 as DeCapp handed to Salmonson who kicked off a scoring sequence with an 18 yard run. East Moline's defense held Davenport scoreless through the final three quarters in the six year series.
Wisconsin conservation men remove thousands of perch from Lac Vieux Desert and other lakes to curb overpopulation. The goal is better water conditions and stronger growth for remaining game fish, with surplus fish moved to southern lakes to support pan fishermen later.
Dubuque High School rallied to defeat Waterloo East 13-6 in a Mississippi Valley Conference game. Dick Hoerner sparked the Trojans with a 60 yard run on a fake pass and later a 30 yard keeper, assisted by a Bicrer to Sisler pass as the Rams fumbled and the visitors built the comeback.
Oelwein defeated Cresco 33 to 7 in the season opener. Cresco scored first on a Reilly plunge, then Oelwein answer with an end run by Ross and a Luther score after a fake reverse. A Ross to Gates pass setup a Gates TD after the third. Luther added a 40 yard run in the fourth.
American League standings show New York leading with 105 wins and 44 losses, Detroit 80-72, Boston 88-61, Washington 64-87, Cleveland 80-66, Philadelphia 55-96, Chicago 84-67, St. Louis 41-110. Friday results: Cleveland 4 Detroit 3, Detroit 3-0 (second five in darkness). Saturday games listed: Boston at New York, Chicago at St. Louis, Cleveland at Detroit, Washington at Philadelphia.
The standings list Cincinnati New York St Louis Boston Brooklyn Philadelphia and others with records and percentages. Friday results include Boston at Brooklyn Pittsburgh beating Cincinnati 2 to 1 and rain-caused cancellations with games at Philadelphia Chicago New York Boston St Louis.
Iowa City high school football opened its Mississippi Valley conference title bid with a 13 to 0 victory over Clinton Friday night. Ted Lewis spearheaded the attack aided by Fetig who scored the first touchdown on a 50 yard drive while Lewis added a 46 yard run. Hirt starred on the line as Clinton offered little offense until late.
San Francisco UP reports Robert L. Dink Templeton the boy wonder of American track coaches has resigned as Stanford track and field director after confirming long circulated rumors. He tendered his resignation at a Stanford board meeting, announced by Dr. Thomas Storey.
Cincinnati clinched the National League pennant amid celebration and a 2-1 win over Pittsburgh. Lefty Grissom allowed seven hits and drove in a run with a triple as Cincinnati extended their winning streak to six against the Pirates. Buck McCormick left after three as part of an endurance bid. Dodgers beat Boston in a doubleheader. Cleveland swept Detroit in a two game set. St Louis idle. Chicago taKe rain delays.
Anamosa blue raiders crushed West Branch 63 to 0 to cap a thirteenth straight win and a season with three straight shutouts. Spook La Barge ran for five touchdowns on 155 yards, Beardsley added a TD and 67 rushing yards, while Larson Jessen and Budde contributed scores as Anamosa used 35 players. West Branch, despite injuries, moved to the 3-yard line before a late pick six ended the scoring.
Maynard hosted Sumner Friday night as Sumner won 13 to 0 behind Farnum's 55 yard run set up by Crouse. Aegerter scored another TD for Sumner while Buenneke and Fitz starred for Maynard as the visitors used their weight advantage to seal the win.
Traer high school hosted Grundy Center in a tough clash at Dennisfield Friday night. The Spartans prevailed 13-6 with Wood scoring Traer’s touchdown amid a hard fought battle.
Denver used a first quarter aerial barrage to defeat Iowa State in the third annual intersectional clash. George Hall carried one in from three yards after a punt duel, the extra point was blocked, and a late Cyclone threat was snuffed by Hall’s interception. Dyer Colorado notes list Denver players and officials.
Carleton College halfback Richard Raiter scored twice and added both extra points as the Carls defeated Grinnell 14 to 0 in a Midwest Conference football game. Grinnell threatened but could not score, while Carleton built a 7-0 lead and held on for the victory.
Decorah high school defeated Mitchellville 18 to 0 Friday night in the opening football game. Dick Holm scored in the first and last periods on line smashes. Torgenrud raced 60 yards for a second touchdown in the second quarter. Mitchellville threatened in the fourth quarter with passes deep into Decorah territory.
Georgetown edged by Temple 7 to 3 while Duquesne outpaced Illinois Western 31 to 6. Other results include Syracuse 12 and North Carolina State 0 at Clarkson Tennessee, plus several small college and high school contests across midwest and mountain states.
Drake Bulldogs open 1939 football season with a 12 to 6 win over Kansas in Des Moines. Wilbur Harvey scores Drake’s first TD in the opening period, Amerine ties it for Kansas in the third, and Fisher scores the decisive TD for Drake in the fourth. Kansas missed the extra point and had a late scoring drive quashed by Drake’s defense.
West Liberty high school powered to a 41-0 victory over Winfield on Friday night, keeping their record unblemished. Captain Phelps Hawker Wilson Pike and Christison led the offense while Dale Johnson starred for Winfield as West Liberty’s defense again dominated. West Liberty had previously defeated Wilton Junction, extending their scoreless streak.
Columbus High School defeated Brighton 13 to 0 at Columbus Junction in a Friday football game. Kistler and Garrett scored touchdowns while Hall added the extra point. North English is set to play here on October 6 under lights for the season’s first home game.
POSTVILLE West Union defeated Postville Friday night 26 to 18 to maintain the conference lead. West Union led 19 to 6 at the half. Pratt scored twice for West Union and Granger once. Smith pate two touchdowns for Postville.
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