New Coaches Take Charge In Every Big Conference
A sweeping coaching shakeup hits major conferences as Notre Dame Boston College Army Yale Ohio State Boston College Tennessee Notre Dame USC and more appoint new mentors. The 1941 season opens with 30 plus hires across East Middle West South and Far West, including Leahy to Notre Dame Kimbrough to Hardin-Simmons and Woodson to Texas.
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Tn. York
Maine
California
Notre Dame
Southern California
Army
Yale
Ohio State
Boston
Earl Blaik
West Point
Dartmouth
Cadets
Stahley
Marvardsistant
Raymond “Ducky” Pond
Emerson Nelson
Eli
Pond
Bates College
Anssistant
Eslegan
Forest Evashevski
Michigan
Tom Harmon
Hamilton College
Middle West
Francis Midt
Cal
Paul Brown
Massillon
Ohio
Elmer Layden
Leahy
Tom Stidham
Oklahoma
Paddy Driscoll
Marquette
Dewey Luster
Sooner
St. Ambrose
Iowa
Moon Mullins
Florida
James Dockery
Jim Yeager
Iowa State
Ray Donels
Cornell College
Walton Koch
Loras College
Vincent Dowd
Penn College
Russell McCarthy
Beloit
South
Bob Neyland
Johnee
Tennessee Jimmy
Nice
Henry Redd
Virginia Pulstechnic Ias Institute
Texas
Southwest
Morley Jennings
Baylor
Frank Kimbrough
Hardin-Simmons
Warren B. Woodson
Kimbrough
Jennings
del Morgan
Pete Cawthon
Mose Sims
St. Mary’s
Lloyd Russell
Chet Benefiel
Tulsa University
Henry Frnka
Far West
Howard H. Jones
Pa Barry
Jones
Francis Schmidt
Idaho
Bunny Oakes
Colorado
Wyoming
Ward Edges Abbott In Tight USGA Amateur Match
In a crowd heated by pro Abbott support, Ward built and lost leads through the 36-hole bout. Abbott denied throwing the match, while Ward remained focused, ending behind by nerves but closing strong as the gallery influenced play.
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Ward
USGA
Pat
Willie Turnes
Francis Ouimet
Ouimet
Walter Travers
Jerome D. Travers
Chick Evans
Bobby Jones
Reve Fiin Np Praeks
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Fairfax Gun Club Opens For Afternoon Practice
Fairfax gun club will be open for practice shooting this afternoon after 2 p.m. Local members are advised to arrive early as lanes may be crowded and safety rules will be enforced.
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Fairfax
Fairfax Gun Club
Devil Diver Wins Saratoga Hopeful
The Hopeful stakes at Saratoga Springs, one of the year’s richest juvenile races, produced a thrilling afternoon as Devil Diver, part of the Green and Manhassett stable, faced Shut Out and other entrants in a lively contest.
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Devil Diver
Saratoga
Springs
N. Y
Ins
Green and Manhassett Stable
Coupee Receives Draft Questionnaire for Iowa Football
Davenport AP report says Scott County Selective Service Board sent Al Coupee a draft questionnaire. He will start at quarterback for the University of Iowa this fall but is expected to be classified after returning to Iowa City for open practice on September 10, 1960.
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Davenport
Scott County Selective Service Board
al Couppee
University of Iowa
Couppee
Iowa City
Cubs Recall Novikoff Seeking Improved Major League Hitting
Lou Novikoff, a sensational rookie sent to Milwaukee after a big build up, will be recalled by Chicago on September 8. Cubs general manager Jim Gallagher stated Novikoff will get another chance to prove himself against big league pitching after strong Milwaukee showing and prior power at Los Angeles.
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Chicago
Iins
Lou Novikoff
Milwaukee
Cube
Jim Gallagher
Novikoff
Angeles
Los
Clyde McCullough Hits Six Early Home Runs in NL Parks
Chicago catcher Clyde McCullough, a recruit for the Cubs, blasted six home runs in as many National League ballparks, marking a hot start to his season across league venues.
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Chicago
Clyde McCullough
Plan Softball Meet On Maquoketa Field
Maquoketa hosts the first eastern Iowa invitational softball tournament at Athletic Park with 12 teams in a four night program. Opening round games are five inning on Monday and Tuesday with seven inning contests for semis consolation finals and titles on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Maquoketa
Trotters Collide On Grand Circuit Meet
In Syracuse two harness horses collided near the finish of the first heat, throwing both drivers but causing no injuries. Grantown driven by Ed Covert and Edgar Ont owned by someone else ended the event with an unscheduled rodeo moment.
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Syracuse
Grantown
George E. Collins
Waterloo
N. Y
Ed Covert
Edgar Ont
Football figures defend amateur game amid pay-for-play debate
Moray Eby and Wee Green defend amateur football and its evolution from rougher eras. They cite Roosevelt era rule changes and ongoing shifts toward smarter play. Saunderson adds that amateur football remains valuable despite pay player concerns and league cleanup efforts.
Athletes Prove Toughness Across Generations Says Whit
Whitney Martin argues that modern athletes surpass past generations in ruggedness, citing track, swimming, and military records. He notes Leahy’s aging critique as biased and recalls hard knocks in football, boxing, and baseball, including Harmon’s durable seasons and Joe Louis’s era.
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Yankee Stadium
Harmon
Tommy Harmon
Iowa
Joe Louis
Tom Gibbons' Son Dies In Montana
John A. Gibbons the 21 year old son of Tommy Gibbons former heavyweight contender died in a Kalispell hospital after a foot infection. He had been working at Glacier National Park for the summer and was flown by his father the Hennepin County Sheriff and his stepmother from St Paul to be at his bedside.
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Kalispell
Mont
John A. Gibbons
Tommy Gibbons
Kalispell Hospital
Young Gibbons
Glacier National Park
Hennepin County
Minn
St. Paul
Three Iowa City Boys Net 34% Pound Channel Catfish
John Rohner John Drees and Bob Hess caught a 34% pound channel catfish in the Iowa River four miles south of Iowa City. It was the largest fish caught in the area in years. The piece also urges Cedar Lake restoration to preserve sport and winter recreation.
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Iowa City
Iowa
John Rohner
John Drees
Bob Hess
Cedar Lake
Cedar Rapids
Open duck season set for Oct 16 with federal stamp rule
Cooperation between the state conservation commission and the federal biological survey establishes a 60 day migratory duck season starting October 16. Shooting allowed from official sunrise to 4 pm daily after purchase and countersignature of a federal stamp on hunting licenses. Moon phase hints at better weekend fishing and two weeks after.
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State Conservation Commission
Federal Biological Survey
Movement inaugurated by Linn County Fish and Game Club members
Members of the Linn County Fish and Game Club initiate a movement to foster conservation and community involvement, aiming to enroll participants and support local wildlife projects through organized efforts and meetings.
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Linn County Fish and Game Club
Hunting Etiquette On Farm Grounds Warns Respectful Approach
The article urges hunters to seek permission before entering farmyards and to respect farmers. It notes long-standing hunting rights may exist and emphasizes courteous conduct, leaving cars in barns, and fair treatment of farmers and their families.
Buchanan County Wild Life Association Announces Seat Ten 30 Event
The Seat ten 30 program by the Buchanan County Wild Life Association features trap shooting a rifle gallery dog races and big motorcycle races under the Black Hawk Motor Club. Prizes will be awarded for all event winners and lunch stands will be on the grounds.
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Buchanan County Wild Life Association
Blackhawk Motor Club
West Liberty Ready for 1941 Southeastern Iowa Schedule
Coach Ray Forbes issued football suits last week and began workouts for a heavy 1941 slate. The West Liberty squad, in its usual size, will face all Southeastern Iowa conference rivals plus Lone Tree and Columbus Junction in the upcoming season.
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West Liberty
Ray Forbes
Southeastern Iowa
Lone Tree
Columbus Junction
Tarese
UN Junction
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