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Newspaper

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1940

Page

22

Beavers and Bluefield Highlight 1940 41 Athletics Run

The Beaver and Bluefield College seasons showcase strong showings in football swimming and basketball. Concord College under Jim Callaghan posted a top year with standout players and a near state title, while Bluefield’s Ramblin Reds and coach Tony Lotito impressed with a balanced schedule and key stars like Clyde Sarver Jr. and Jody Fisher. Baseball to join Concord’s lineup after years away.

Beaver Beavers Wheeling Dolemen Bluefield College Frank Snider Ted Johnson Ted Adkins Ernie Worth Tony Lotito al Howard Ramblin' Reds Tamblin Reds Clyde Sarver Jr Jody Pisher Sarver Fisher Frazier Gillespie Linkeous Clyde Belcher Princeton High School Belcher Ramblin Graham High School Tazewell Virginia Conley Snidow Tazewell Boys Graham Concord College Concord Mountain Lion Jim Callaghan West Virginia Jim Morris Harvey Charleston Mountain Lions Cal Jake Maynard Mike Durbin

National Sports Champions Listed With Repeats Across 1940

The 1940 national champions span multiple leagues and sports with repeat titleholders. Names include Reds and Tigers as world and league champions, Hank Greenberg as MVP American, Joe DiMaggio and John Mize among leading hitters and home run leaders, Fred Fitzsimmons and Lyon MacCormick top pitchers, and Enid Refiners noted in semi pro events. Major college and AAU groups list Northwestern, Richmond, Texas, Oregon State, and more across numerous associations.

Cincinnati Reds Detroit Tigers Deb Garma Pirates Joe DiMaggio Yankees Fred Fitzsimmons Brooklyn Lyon MacCormick Cincinnati Hank Greenberg Detroit John Mize Cardinals Greenberg

Concord Eleven Has Fine Record

The article highlights Bluefield sports figures and teams across softball bowling football and basketball. It notes Butternuts winning the softball league, George C. Smiley as league president, Big Gange's roles in bowling, Tavern alleys remodeling, and Bluefield athletes Max Steiner Skeeter Douthat and college bowl game ties with Tennessee Oklahoma Southern Cal and Boston College. It projects brighter prospects for 1941 with tennis golf and the Beaver prospects seeming strong.

Butternuts George C. Smiley Smiley Bluefield Big Gange City Bowling Association Beaver Brunswick ABC Bluefields Ramsey Lawton Max Steiner Skeeter Douthat Douthat Bluefield College Roanoke Southern Cal Vols Boston College Blue Grays Vic

Massillon High Coach Likely For Ohio State Job

Massillon high school coach Paul Brown appears to be the leading candidate for the Ohio State football coaching post. Ohio State officials note Brown's visit to New York was independent of the Buckeyes job, with several other names also interviewed.

New York Paul Brown Massillon Ohio Ohio State University Brown Francis Schmidt L. W. St. John Ohio State National Collegiate Athletic Association Bunny) Oakes Colorado Lerma Earl ( ) Blaik West Point Schmidt Oakes Dartmouth Tuss Mclaughrey St. John Buckeye Don Faurot Missiouri Alan Holman Pranklin Marshall Tom Hauser Minnesota Mal Stevens New York University Wes Fesler Fester Wesleyan Blaik Army J. Louis Morrill

Nebraska Ready for Stanford in Rose Bowl Trip

Maj. Lawrence Biff Jones said Nebraska's football squad was in good trim before boarding a special train to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl New Year’s Day. He noted a two and a half hour drill including a scrimmage as the team prepared for Stanford.

Phoenix Ariz Nebraska Pasadena Calif Stanford Maj Lawrence Biff) Jones Jones

Rose Bowl Thrills As Southern California Tops Tennessee 14-0

Rose Bowl action highlights Southern California defeating Tennessee 14 to 0 while Texas A&M downed Tulane 14 to 18 in the Sugar Bowl and Georgia Tech beat Missouri 21 to 7 in the Orange Bowl. The period covers college bowl results and notable sports headlines through early 1940.

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