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F.lOYD OF ROSEDALE NOVEMBER 7, 1936 3 ~~ Just one thing, doc - will I be able to drive my new Packard 120 tomorrow?" UST wait till you drive a new 1937 Packard J 120! You'll thrill to its quick, smooth surge of power. You'll delight in steering even more responsive than that which made past 120s the easiest handling cars of their weight. Yes- a complete realization of the 120's true Packard performance, true Packard beauty, true Packard identity, is really a matter of first-hand personal experience. So, ask your Packard dealer for a taste of that experience-actually drive a new Packard 120. See how it feels-to "get the plus of a Packard!" Hear FRED ASTAIRE on the PACKARD HOUR, every Tuesday night, NBC Red Network 9:30 E. S. T. 4 THE MINNESOTA HOMECOMING NEWS HAIL THE CHAMPION! America's First De-Skidded Tire Featuring Marion Wilkins and J ack Walters Luncheon, Dinner No Cover Charge and Supper Dancing At An Time THE NEW MINNESOTA TERRACE I I and "c HAT T E R BOX" U. S. 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MINNEAPOLIS-SOl Marquette_ ST,PAUL--4th & Minnesota 6 THE MINNESOTA HOMECOMING NEWS THE MINNESOTA T EAM -·- a standout throughout the season at the other tackle. • • The famed blocking ability that is Minnesota's re~ults to no small degree from the guards, and here the Go phers continue to get the same type of tackle-cutting as they did in 1934 and 1935. Svendsen at center has over C'ome the inexperienced handicap to rate as an im portant cog in the Gopher attack, especially on pass defense. A backfield lacking the power of the 1934 and 1935 units, but regarded as more versatile, is ready to out match the touchdown runs of Iowa's Ozze Simmons. Andy Uram is the offensive spark of the attack, with Co Captain Julie Alfonse and Quarterback Bud Wilkinson collaborating to hold Gopher backfield blocking to its usual high standard. Coach Bierman has several full backs groomed for starting a~signments, but to date Vic Spadaccini has had the inside track in the race for regu lar reC'ognition. Substitutes back the regular lineup in goodly numbers, all in all giving the Gophers strong reserve power and • Bernie Bierman • grand material for future Minnesota football supremecy. And their present potentialities may stand the Gophers in By MILTON WOODARD good stead against the victory-seeking Hawkeyes Se.':ur Minnesota Daily Sports Editor day. Those who have seen Iowa's power and Simmon's H OMECOMING to cheer champions of the nation has running ability this year, including Athletic Director been the royal privilege of the Minnesota alumni and Gophers Scout Frank McCormick, have predicted the last two years, and another regal retinue of Gophers another stirring' battle before the huge Homecoming champions will perform for the 1936 Homecomers Satur crowd Saturday. day at Memorial Stadium_ Should the Gophers drop all remaining games on their A Message from Our Coach sC'hedule, they'll still remain champions in the eyes of Iowa-Minnesota football relations extend back a great Minnesota fandom. They stepped to the base of the number of years. It has been a very pleasant relationship, throne in that 14-7 triumph over Washington at Seattle and we are happy to have Iowa as our Homecoming op ponent. There will be added interest in the game this in September and were coronated in the minds of the year for it begins the playing for the trophy, a replica home followers in the last two minutes of the Nebraska of that famous hog "Floyd of Rosedale". Results cannot game when smart, championship football brought Min be predicted but I know that this. game will be another nesota the winning touchdown. of those hard fought, sportsmanlike games, such as the past games with Iowa. But besides the reputation and background of the B. W. Bierman 1934 and 1935 title years the 1936 Gophers have a great football team_ True, it has its weak positions, but they are due to inexperience rather than lack of football prow ess. The potentialities are there in full, and Saturday may bring forth just as great a Minnesota eleven as those • • which glorified the 1934 and 1935 homecomings. From the great team of 1934 Coach Bierman will have Co-Captains Ed Widseth and Julie Alfonse, Bud Wilkin son and Whitman Rork to carry in a starting capacity against Iowa Saturday. Also, there will be the sopho more stars of the 1935 Gopher champions ready for starting assignments Saturday-Ray King, Bud Svend sen and Bill Matheny. Three sophomore guards, Horace Bell, Francis Twe dell and Charles Schultz, are in line to open their first Minnesota homecoming game Saturday, but Bierman will have a benchful of inexperienced but C'apable first-year men to shock-troop the Hawkeyes if necessary. The veteran ends and tackles of the 1936 Minnesota machine furnish a stabalizing balance for the inexpe rience at guards and center. Ends King and Reed are building up to an all-conference recognition for their 1937 senior year, and the prowess of Widseth at tackle is already Minnesota legend. Midler, a junior, has been • Frank McCormick • PRESENTING THE GOPHERS By TED GALANTER Ray King, enil- I{angy yet rugged, he has " what it takes" to make the iileal en.]. Watch him "m8sh Iowa's interference and catch pa"ses. He has few <"'11",1" in eillll'r II1,k. I)wight Reed, end- If thl"re is a fumble loo,e ,0IllPwl""'e to<la.\" . follow Reed : he'lI usually end up on the bottom of the pile wilh tlw hall tU"ked neatly under his arm. Ray Antil, elld As stell.I~· nn.1 dl'penelable liS they come. There will be few yards gained aronnd hllll llei. afternoou. Ed Wicls.. th, tackle and co-captain-Too much cannot be written about this GOI,he!" leader. He earned Ali-American rating in 1035, and he is still illllJ r o\"jllg'. r nil :\l~dlf'r, tackle--Big, fUHt, and fiery. His hard charging today will prohabl~' cause Iowa writers to calJ him "the fifth man in the Hawkeye hackfil'ld". Robert \\ .. lei. gUllr.l- -Wel.r, lloll.hed, smooth play has continued to evoke smiles from his conchps this year. He coneenl. a wealth of power benellth his stocky frame. Francis Twedell, guard-One of the few 80~lhomo"es with enough finesse to see consid"rahle aetion during earl~' galllps. Fast "nol1gh to k"ep pal'e with the hacks on blocking assignments and powerful enough to withstand the assault of the opposition's fullback . Horace Bell. guard-Lighter hut speedier. than 01 her guard can.lldatp,. Earl Sn·nd.en, center-He fulfills al the requirements for stellar center play. He passes accurately: he possesses ample speed to handle his de fensive duties: and he Is strong enough to open holes for the backfield. Charles WilkInson, fJuarterhack-Versatl1lty is his mic1<lle name. After starring fllr two ~'"ars at guard. Bud was shifted to the all-important signul-calllng position where he is concluding his coJlege career in a blaze of glory. Sum Hunt, quarterhack-an "A" stu.lpnt in the class room and on the gridiron. Lack of weight prevents his more constant use. Julie Alphonse, right halfhack and co-captain-"The best halfback In America who neither kicks nor (lasses", .aid Coach Bi"rman in 1934. And he hasn't chanzpd his mind after watching Julie's sterling defensive play an.1 sure ground-gaining allility this Yl'ar. Furthermore, the Cnm herland Comet has adeled passing to his repertoire. Rudy Gmltro, right halfhaC"k-IIullt like a bullet and nearly as fast. One of the hardest run ners to hring down. Andy Urnm. left halfhapk-Here's the hoy who hears the brunt of the olf<'naive dutIes this afternoon. He's a genuine tripl,,-threat as his ac curate passes. long· spiral punts. and deceptive runs will prove. Clarence Thomp"on. l"ft hnlfback-Tuft'~' is probahly the fastest runner on tIll' team. Bill ~'alh .. n,-, left hnlfhnck-The most improved hnck on the team and one of the most .Iangerous. He'lJ be a thorn in Iowa's side when ever he gets his C"han~e . Whitman Rork. fullha<,k-two years of understudying IIeiRe and Kostka haye not l:one to waste. Rnrk hrings speed and experience to this ke~' Bierman PO"t. VI"t"r !'Op",hll'"lnl. fulJha<'!<-the pric1e of the iron rnnge country. Like so many athletes from that region, he takes on an aelded Inster when the going gets rough. THE INVADING HAWKEYES By Floyd DeHeer, tackle-Remember DON NATHANSON him? He's the six-foot Reven-Inch giant who wrecked havoc with the Readin g fro m left to righ t, top Gophers la.t year. An All-Amprl .. an to bottom: performance In his first start as a regulnr.