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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1929
Page
13
Iowa State College hosts Kansas with homecoming crowd and hopes for a strong showing. The Cyclones, rebounding from Missouri and Marquette losses, aim to prove themselves behind Paul Tranger and a bolstered backfield led by Bowes and Bennett.
In Sumner on Oct 26 Russell Brown, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Brown, broke his collar bone in the third quarter of the Sumner vs Arlington game at the city park. Arlington rallied in the final minutes as Pattison sparked a drive with a fake punt and a lateral, ending with a 7 to 6 Arlington lead. Berg of Sumner and Pattison of Arlington provided the game’s most notable runs.
Cedar Rapids Iowa October 26 The Kohawks tied State Teachers College 0 0 in a Coc field game. Both sides produced one near miss as stiff defense shut down scoring. Schammel of Cedar Falls shown standout at fullback despite injuries.
A roundup of Friday football scores features Simpson 40, Parsons 0. State Teachers 12, Penn 7. Luther 25, St Ambrose 1a. Central 7, etc. Numerous collegiate and city games list wide score ranges including Crestonsh Winternet 40, Greenfield 0 and Decorah 27, New Hampton 0, with many mixed results across Iowa towns and colleges.
The Mississippi Valley League directors voted to implement a split season for 1922 with a championship playoff between halves. Cedar Rapids owner Nat Huckins faced a $200 fine over the Jim Grant affair, refused payment, and threatened to abandon the Cedar Rapids franchise. A schedule committee was named to draft a 126 game season, finishing after Labor Day.
Boxing results from Omaha and surrounding areas show Grogan of Omaha outpointed Tenorio of the Philippines, Phalen of Omaha outpointed Nelnon of Waterloo, and Prancisca of Omaha stopped Stawk ins of Bun Dlega. Motor action at Minneapolis and Chicago bouts feature Peterson and Marndell with uncertain outcomes and Kaiser of Los Angeles listed among participants.
A look at top backfield candidates for the mythical all American team highlights Ree Cagle Jack Elder Jesse Hill Al Marsters Billy Banker and Dutch Clark. Eastern stars from Dartmouth Colorado College Notre Dame and Tulane join the roster with others from California Georgia Tech Minnesota and Southern California mentioned as substitutes noted in a period voice.
Sports columnist David J. Walsh argues Princeton football, branded fightless by coach Bill Roper, faces Navy at Palmer Stadium. The piece weighs Princeton’s rough season, Navy’s strength, and Roper’s stance, predicting a decisive test that could rebut critics.
Los Angeles October 26 Mickey Walker middleweight champion enters two more days of sparring to sharpen speed for the title bout with Ace Hodkins at Wright Field Tuesday night. Walker shows slow hands in drills while Hodkins mimics rapid, clever attacks a key factor in the matchup.
Pittsburgh Oct 26 U P Notre Dame and Carnegie Tech two national leaders meet at Pitt Stadium in the day s major game. Attendance soars with 62 000 fans breaking records as alvdium is used for the first time in history.
The article praises Knute Rockne of Notre Dame as a standout football coach who blends humor with hard drive and motivational leadership. It notes his ability to transform underperforming teams after halftime and acknowledges the immense personal strain he endured near season ends.
Conan Eleven turned back New Hampton 27 to 0 yesterday. Mc Andrews starred with a 60 yard touchdown sprint after New Hampton fumbled. Scoring came in the second, third, and fourth periods as Decoras rolled to the win.
East High and Grant High of Cedar Rapids clash on Waterloo grid this evening as Coach Midge Makeever resumes full strength. Wag ner may miss due to a sprained ankle, while West High heads to Mason City with lineup changes after Cottrill remains ineligible.
Southern California coached by Jones clashes with Stanford in a high profile season tilt at Cal on October 26. USC relies on a fast offensive line and sharp ends while Stanford seeks to halt the Trojans’ surge in a pivotal early season matchup. Manchester suffers 26–0 loss to Anamosa in a separate game.
Madison hosts a Wisconsin football clash as Walter Eckersall again referees a Badger game after a long absence. Oran Pape is cleared to play as Wisconsin seeks to rebound from two straight losses while Iowa enters with one defeat and a tie. The incident filled the field with Badger fans clashing momentarily, but Eckersall's return aims to restore steadiness to the officiating.
Simpson College overwhelmed Parsons 40 to 0 in a homecoming game at indlanola. Simpson struck early with two quick scores and kept Parsons flatfooted with passing, punting, and running. Lineups featured Simpson and Parsons with multiple players contributing touchdowns and point afters. Officials listed as Grinnell crew.
Chicago October 26. Michigan faces homecoming clash to entertain about 50 000 fans and 10 000 Michigan supporters as Ohio State, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa, Chicago and Purdue seek early conference wins. Minnesota hosts Ripon while Northwestern plays Wabash and Notre Dame reserve teams.
In Davenport Indiana on Friday Saint Ambrose visitors beat Luther College 25 to 18 in a comeback affair. Luther led early with two long TDs then the Saints tied the game at halftime and pulled ahead in the final period with a series of passes and Hanson long runs. Key scorers included Turkas Burgum Larkin and Hanson with Luther's final drive stalling on a late punch. The page also notes Iowa Falls over Hampton 8 to 7 in another Friday game at Moline Field.
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