Forward passing rises in 1940 college football survey
The Associated Press reports 1940 saw more forward passing and intricate offenses across regions. Coaches cite better passing at Wisconsin and Cornell, increased deception under Crisler at Michigan, and frequent use of lateral plays and quick kicks, with some illegitimate laterals noted.
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Harry Stuhldreher
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Fritz
Breezing With Brietz: Notes From Eddie on Boxing and Football
Eddie Briez comments on Maj. Biff Jones coaching the West team for the Shrine game and Babe Hollingberry. He jokes Max Baer deserved an award for ridding Galento. He notes Marquette center names and a new clever fight-promotion idea by Gabe Kaufman. Also mentions Whirlaway at Hialeah and Dizzy Dean’s season injuries.
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Joe Louis
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Oscar Vitt Seeks Working Agreement With Major League Club
Oscar Vitt, new Portland manager, is attempting to reach a working deal with a major league club after a season of similar efforts. The piece notes the recurring pattern of such negotiations and the persistent pursuit of a contracted arrangement.
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Ashland
Times-Gazette
Oscar Vitt
Portland
Vitt Indians fighting again headlined by dispute over bonus pay
Cleveland Indians president Alva Bradley disclosed Oscar Vitt is pursuing 2500 dollars under an attendance clause bonus contract after his discharge. Bradley said Vitt sent two letters claiming the balance is due and suggested seeking a ruling from Judge Landis. he may pursue the matter himself to protect the club’s reputation for paying debts.
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Athens City Basketball League Meeting Planned
Managers of teams wishing to join the Athens City basketball league will meet Thursday at 7 pm in Ohio University men's gym. Discussion includes forming a church league and any team entering should be represented.
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Ohio University Bobcats rely on veterans as season opens
Ohio University basketball starts against Youngstown College with the same veteran lineup of Baumholtz Deinzer Lalich McSherry and Ott. Sophomores Reinhardt Born Wren Harkins Reinfeld and Hosch show speed and aggressiveness, with bench size likely expanding to about 15 players.
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Frankie Baumholtz
Vern Deinzer
Pete Lalich
Harry McSherry
Carl Ott
Jimmy Snyder
Charlie Blickensderfer
Fitz Miller
Bill Trautwein
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Doug Reinhardt
John Born
Sid Reinfeld
Bob Wren
Hec Harkins
Reinhardt
Reinfeld
Harlan Hosch
Bobcat
Tulsa Seeks New Mentor After Coach Resigns
Tulsa University begins search for a new head football coach after Gret Benfield resigns under pressure ten days after Tulsa wins the Missouri Valley Conference title. Speculation centers on Leo Meyer Fred Thomson Elmer Henderson and Francis Schmidt as potential successors. Harold Wickersham’s contract not renewed.
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Golden Hurricane
Gret Benfield
Leo
Dutch) Meyer
Texas Christian University
Fred Thomson
Arkansas
Elmer C
Gus) Henderson
Occidental
Francis Schmidt
Ohio State
University Athletic Committee
Harold Wickersham
Coaches Oppose Major Football Rule Changes
New York coaches oppose major changes to football rules this year. Lou Little of Columbia, head of the rules committee, did not issue his usual questionnaire. The main topic was an interpretation involving back laterals becoming forward passes and end arounds, a suggestion from Missouri to legalize forward handoffs.
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New York
Lou Little
Columbia
Missouri
Boxing results from New York and White Plains shows
Leo Rodak outpointed Maxie Shapiro in New York while Bill Weinberg stopped Lead Orfensio in White Plains. Rodak won 8 rounds to Shapiro’s 1 by the judges scorecards. Weinberg secured a fifth round stoppage over Orfensio in New York.
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Ohio University football banquet honors 100 players
About 100 varsity and freshman players were honored at Ohio University’s annual football banquet in Howard Hall. President Herman G. James and coaches Don Peden W J Trautwein and Harold Wise gave brief speeches. The event praised the band under director C W Janssen.
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Scipio Victor At Wilkesville In Weekend Wins
Scipio Bulldogs beat Wilkesville teams on their floor to add two wins. Beal and Haning led scoring. J C Wyatt captained a 27 to 16 varsity victory. Harmon added strong defense and speed. Next up the Zaleski Big Reds visit for a defining early season test.
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Ohio Quintets Stay Undefeated Against Outsiders
Cincinnati University Bearcats rallied from behind to beat Kentucky Wesleyan 34 to 29 in Cincinnati with Callahan scoring 18 for Kentucky. Findlay College won 36 to 17 at Adrian. Otterbein opened with a 59 to 27 victory over Cedarville in Westerville led by Harold Augsburger with 18 points while Cedarville captain Gene Kavanagh scored 12.
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Vinton Two Quint Teams Lead County Loop
Radcliff Vinton Two basketball squads took the county league lead by beating Richland in reserves and varsity on the Vinton Two court last Friday. Reserves led 46 to 5 as Morris scored 11 baskets for 22 points. Varsity won 28 to 12 with Mace shining offensively and defensively, holding Richland star Stanley scoreless. Rubbard led Richland with half their points. Games set for Dec 7 at McArthur against Little Generals, with Vinton as underdog. Dec 13 vs Wilkesville at home.
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Lazzeri Signs to Play Second Base for Seals
Tony Lazzeri, a former New York Yankees star from Babe Ruth era, was signed to play second base for the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League. He is 37 and last season managed Toronto of the International League.
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Basketball Results Across Schools and Regions
Ohio Otterbein 59 Cedarville 27 and Cincinnati 34 Ky Wesleyan 29 lead a long list of regional scores. Notable lineups include Wabash 284 Anderson 22 DePauw 51 Rose Poly 42 and Moorhead Teachers 48 Valley City 36 with many minor matchups across Ohio and neighboring states.
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Hoyas Draw Orange Bowl Bid for January 1
Georgetown Hoyas earned a New Year’s Day bowl appearance after a 19-18 loss to Boston College and were invited to meet Mississippi State in the Orange Bowl on January 1. Texas A&M officials opted for the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on January 1, turning down Orange Bowl and other post season offers while awaiting SMU vs Rice results.
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Browns Buy Two Pitchers From Red Sox in Cash Deal
St Louis Browns announced the purchase of Fritz Ostermueller and Danny Galehouse from the Boston Red Sox for cash, with unofficial figures around 30000 dollars. The club also eyed a dependable catcher as opening moves at the 39th minor league convention.
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