Shaughnessy T Formation Confuses Defense in Stanford Bowl Preview
The Athens Messenger previews Stanford's use of the T formation against Nebraska noting its history with the Bears and Stanford. It details key players like Albert Gallarneau Standlee and Kmetovic and explains motion, criss crossing, and the role of a safety man in stopping the attack.
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Stanford
Chicago Bears
Nebraska
Knute Rockne
Bears
Sid Luckman
Frankie Albert
Albert
Hugh Gallarneau
Norm Standlee
Pete Kmetovic
Kmetovic
Gallarneau
Standlee
Shaughnessy
George Halas
Ralph Jones
Lake Forest College
Chicago
Jones
Illinois
Halas
Slapnicka Says Tribe Is Just About Set for 1941
Cleveland notes indicate the Indians are nearly fixed for the 1941 pennant race. VP C C Slapnicka says the club still seeks an established pitcher but has added lefty Joe Krakauskas from Washington for Ben Chapman. He cites Washington efforts to alter Krakauskas pitching style and suggests guidance from Luke Sewell Earl Whitehill and Roger Peckinpaugh could unlock his potential.
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Slapnicka
Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
C. C. Slapnicka
Tribe
Washington
Ben Chapman
Krakauskas
Luke Sewell
Earl Whitehill
Roger Peckinpaugh
Holiday sports chatter and coaching chatter across New York
A collection of sports gossip from New York during the holidays. Notes include odds for the Santa Anita Handicap with Challedon at 3-1 and Kayak II 4-1, plus reports that Jack Sutherland refused Ohio State’s offer. Dartmouth coaching doubt, Harmon in West. Helge Pukema draft note. Schmidt option at Tulsa, Godfrey favored. Neely backs Sammy Baugh. Stedler on Galento Baer rematch not advised. Zuppke’s banquet price quoted at 200 dollars. Burman training for Louis questioned after resuming.
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New York
Challedon
Kayak II
Midand
N. Y
Dartmouth
Francis Schmidt
Big Ten
O.K
Helge Pukema
Minnesota
Samuel
Helge
Tulsa U
Ernie Godfrey
Tulsa
Jess Neely
Rice
Sammy Baugh
Leo Durocher
Hamlin
Wyatt
Higbe
Dodgers
Derringer
Walters
Thompson
Reds
Basketball scores and a note on the analemma
Associated Press results show California 30 Nebraska 24 Illinois 56 Manhattan 40 Santa Clara 49 City College of New York 41. An analemma is the figure eight diagram on globes showing the equation of time and sun declination for each day.
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Associated Press
California
Nebraska
Illinois
Manhattan
Santa Clara
City College of New York
Hamden Holiday Households Share Christmas Visits
Hamden residents and relatives scattered across Ohio spent Christmas visiting family in towns including Toledo Columbus Painesville Gallipolis Marietta Logan Union Furnace and Chillicothe. Notable names include Helen Evans Roberta Bullard Betty Donaldson and Charles Salts with many attending turkey dinners and gatherings.
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Painesville
Betty Donaldson
Independence
L. M. Donaldson
Eldon Eberts
Jane Baker
Jean Cox
Janet Scott
Rio Grande
Margaret Calvin
Clarence Salts
Logan
Bryan Calvin
Jimmie
James Frey
David
Union Furnace
Billie
Nancy Calvin
Marietta
John Calvin
Radcliffe
Charles Salts
Elwin Salts
Dean
Hamden
Miss Calvin
Harley Calvin
Henry Rhodes
Robert Curtain
Chillicothe
Carrie Hillier
East Liverpool
George Pugh
C. B. Shorty
Myrtle Brine
Earl Gardner
Gardner
Anna Waller
McArthur
George Geiger
E. L. Tedrow
Tedrow
Orville Perry
Frank McCatherine
Carpenter Route
Charles Sprague
Lancaster
Herbert Sprague
Henry Sprague
Charley Tinkham
Puritan
A. R. Tedrow
Pomeroy
Howard Morehead
Everett
Richards
Columbus
W. O. Tripp
Garms Wins National League Batting Crown
Pittsburgh’s Debs Garms claimed the NL batting title with a .355 average in 358 at bats over 103 games. Controversy stemmed from his under-400 at bats, but league rules favored him as the top qualifier. Major leaders included Lombardi Cooney Hack Mize Gleeson McCormick Walker Slaughter Rowell.
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Tudson Bailey
New York
Debs Garms
Pittsburgh Pirates
Stanley Hack
Chicago Cubs
National League
Elias Baseball Bureau
Garms
Pirates
Frank Frisch
Hack
Virgil
Spud) Davis
Ernie Lombargi
Cincinnati Reds
John Cooney
Boston Bees
Lombardi
Cooney
John Mize
St. Louis
Jim Gleeson
Chicago
Mize
Burgess Whitehead
Floyd (Arky) Vaughan
Pittsburgh
Lonnie Frey
Cincinnati
Buddy Hassett
Bees
Danny Litwhiler
Phillies
Slaughter
Cardinals
Red Birds
Christmas Program At Mt. Carmel Church Draws Crowd
Mt. Carmel Church hosted a Christmas program Tuesday night with many local residents and neighbors participating. Scripture was read by Mrs. Sybil Robinson and a Christmas tree gift ceremony followed. The event featured numerous local youths and relatives, including the Thompsons, Lawrences, Robisons, Wanlesss and other families. John McCune is seriously ill.
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MT. Carmel
Sybil Robinson
Gladys Thompson
Patsy Robinson
Barbara Jean Lawrence
Elsa Mae Thompson
Franklin Robinson
Harold
Bonnie Jean
Bobby Thompson
Anna Mae Lawrence
Patricia Wanless
Louis Lawrence
Johnny Robinson
Ruth Lawrence
Billy Robinson
Bob
Hazel
Doris Lawrence
Paul Lewis
Mabel Thompson
Garnet Lawrence
Ruth
Margaret Lawrence
Mary White
Fred Lawrence
Earnest Driggs
Eva Lawrence
Amesville
Harry Lawrence
Maxine Wanless
Parkersburg
Franz Wanless
John McCune
Billy Conn Named Fighter of the Year
Billy Conn, reigning light heavyweight champion, will abdicate to pursue the heavyweight crown and has already received one of Joe Louis Brown Bomber honors. Conn was chosen as the fighter of the year in She Rings annual poll, succeeding Louis who held the award last year.
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New York
Billy Conn
Joe Louis
Conn
Louis
Strikes to Spare Five: Release and Control in Bowling
A tip filled note explains proper ball release, grip variation, and relaxed form to maintain control. It stresses avoiding loft or forceful speed, advocating medium pace to maximize pin impact while minimizing tension. It discusses thumb grip choices and placing the hand behind or to the side during release.
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Freddie Fischer
Stanford Faces Rose Bowl Worry Over Injured Fullbacks
Stanford coach Clark Daniel Shaughnessy faces 418 pounds of concern ahead of the Rose Bowl against Nebraska. Fullbacks Norm Standlee and Milt Vucinich are hurt with Standlee nursing an ankle and Vucinich sustaining a knee injury after a recent workout.
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Pasadena
Calif
California
Clark Daniel Shaughnessy
Stanford
Vucinich
Standlee
Shaughnessy
Nebraskans
Doubleheader Cage Program Is Scheduled
Columbus fans may see two college basketball games tomorrow night at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum as Ohio State faces Princeton and Michigan meets Pittsburgh in a twin bill. Coach Harold Olsen warned twin programs depend on audience turnout and weather.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State
Princeton
Michigan
Pittsburgh
State Fairgrounds Coliseum
Harold G. Olsen
Olsen
Buckeye
Buckeyes
Ohioans
West Virginia
Butler
Michigan State
Record Day for First Class Mail at Glouster Post Office
Glouster Post Office handled 7143 pieces of first class mail on Friday December 20 as part of a Dec 16 to 23 record run. The week shows daily totals with overtime for delivery before Christmas.
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Glouster
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Roy
Corner State & Mill
Athens, Ohio
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W. Union 81
Wolverine
Woodworth
Vern Kennedy
Joe Krakauskas
Brietz
By Eddie Brietz
Harmon
Xmas Gift Dept
Bob Stedler
Buffalo Evening News
Tony Galento
Max Baer
Tony
New Jersey
Bob Zuppke
Burman
Hamden News
Mt. Carmel Church
Vueinich
By Robert Myers
Mobilgas
A. F. Jeutter
North Lancaster St
Beckley
Esquire
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