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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1939
Page
10
Missouri eyes an upset in the Orange Bowl as Christman and Bosch pace a likely aerial showdown against a Georgia Tech attack. Faurot avoids predictions while weather cools. Tech remains slight favorite with public odds narrowing to 2 to 3.
Boston College prepares a unique forward pass defense designed by Coach Frank Leahy to stop String Bean Banks and Clemson in the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Day. New England led the nation with 34 interceptions this season, while Leahy notes vulnerability to short middle gains.
Coe College basketball impressed in the Marshalltown tournament beating State Teachers and challenging Simpson. Coach Lamb’s scrappers fought hard, using disciplined defense to neutralize taller players, and Don Dunlop starred in a关键 second-half run. Simpson, under Frank Casey, emerged as a strong Iowa conference leader with two overtime wins. Rollie Williams observed high ball handling and genuine competitive spirit.
The James E. Sullivan Memorial Trophy race narrows to Joe Burk and Alice Marble as leading contenders among five eligibles. Others include Al Patnik Marvin Ward and Chuck Fenske. Nomination closed Nov. 10 and Nile Kinnick is considered unlikely. Marble seeks first woman win. Burk could add rowing to the list.
The East All-Stars are favored as two West stars are out injured. Coaches Hollingberg and Jones say the West will upset the East coached by Kerr and Bierman. Kezar Stadium seats are sold out for the Shrine game benefiting crippled children’s hospital. Kay Eakin and Leroy Zimmermann lead the West aerial attack.
A columnist forecasts major shifts in 1940 sports. Baseball discards replace aging stars as McCarthy era clubs seek pennants, boxing faces a crowded welter field, and tennis eyes a Van Horn rise while golf’s Snead aims to peak. Basketball expected to outdraw others, though no clear champion emerges.
Tulane, the underdog, readies for the Sugar Bowl clash with No. 1 Texas A&M as fans crowd New Orleans with Canal Street lights and Sugar Bowl decor. Coach Homer Norton leads a 52-man Aggie squad into Biloxi drills before traveling to Tulane Stadium for a 1 15 p.m. kickoff. Tulane coach Red Dawson plans a final limbering session. star back Bob Glass is out. Weather expected fair to partly cloudy with mild temperatures.
Al Warden of Ogden Utah sues heavyweight champion Joe Louis and managers Julian Black and John Roxborough in federal court for 10332183 alleging breach of contract. Warden claims he was hired to arrange a winter tour of Mexico Panama Canal Zone South America Cuba and western states and promised one sixth of Louis earnings. Tour was canceled October.
Chicago Cubs announce a one year renewal for Charles Leo Gabby Hartnett as playing manager for 1940. Hartnett took over managing duties in July 1938 guiding the club to the pennant that season. The 1939 Cubs finished fourth.
Wilson Co defeats Inter-Ooeran 4-3 and Exepp Investment beats Cherry Burrell 2-? while Co. defeats Monorth Foods 5-2. The standings and this week’s schedule list Wilson Co versus Purrell, Inter-Ocean versus Investment, Killian Co versus New Ape, and Marion versus Monarch.
Jackson Mississippi reports that Dicky Kerr, member of the 1919 Chicago Black Sox, will serve as instructor at a baseball school this winter. Kerr, noted for his honesty, joins local coaches to train players during the off season.
The piece reviews mixed boxing events featuring Tony Galente and notable fighters including Nova Baer Jacobs fans flocking to see Billy Conn and Henry Armstrong in ring action. It notes amateur Golden Gloves comedy and revival plans for the Silver Skates carnival plus Cedar Rapids winter skating at Manhattan Beach with Nevin Nichols and the Cedar Rapids Winter Sports club.
Cleveland Indians pitcher Al Milnar signed a 1940 contract becoming the third pitcher to agree with the club. The lanky southpaw, who won 14 games and lost 12 last season, received a substantial salary increase.
Alvin Bo McMillin was elected president of the American Football Coaches Association in Los Angeles, receiving unanimous support. He succeeds Lou Little of Columbia. Other officers named include Fritz Crisler, Elmer Layden, Dick Harlow, and William Cowell in key posts.
The piece highlights coaches and players from Tennessee and USC shaping the Rose Bowl match. Neyland, Tennessee’s veteran coach, has steered the Vols to 108 wins, 8 ties, 12 losses, and is praised for leadership. Key Vols include Cafego Butler Warren and Newman, while USC features Lansdel and Schindler. Probable lineups are noted as Tennessee faces USC in clear, dry weather.
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