Coaches Get Green Light From Government On Sports
In wartime policy sessions the office of civilian defense urged immediate compulsory physical education and a broad sports program. NCAA leaders signaled support for fitness drives and continued spring practice, while cautioning potential limits on bowl games amid war.
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Illinois
Fritz Crisler
Michigan
Matty Bell
Southern Methodist
Elmer Layden
Notre Dame
Rebok Leads Quaker Oats To First Win
La Plant Choate 34 21 beat Honey Mead as Glen Kerres led the scorers with 11 points. Quaker Oats upset Iowa Manufacturing 37 30 with Glen Rebek the top scorer at 12. Next game vs Oxford Junction Indees at 8 p.m.
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Dudley retains Iowa welterweight title in Des Moines
Johnny Dudley of Waterloo knocked out Buster Brown of Sioux City to keep the Iowa welterweight crown. Buzz Lanning failed to appear due to a car crash near Oskaloosa, with manager Dr. Pedigo seriously hurt. Eddie Simmons of Waterloo replaced him and beat the Filipino in eight rounds. Wilbur de Cora stopped Frank Garrison in the sixth. Jimmy Salvatore defeated Pat Lopez in the Philippines by knockout in the second.
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Johnny Dudley
Waterloo
Buster
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Sioux City
Iowa
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Ottumwa
Baby Face Lista
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Oskaloosa
F. D. Pedigo
Eddie Simmons
Wilbur de Cora
Frank Garrison
Jimmy Salvatore
Fort Dodge
Pat Lopez
Wisconsin's Final 1941 Tuneup With Dartmouth
Wisconsin faces Dartmouth in Milwaukee as part of a Big Ten doubleheader with Michigan. Northwestern and Purdue also play Notre Dame and Texas A and M respectively in New Year showdowns. Illinois beat Harvard, Iowa fell to Nebraska, as a prep for conference play looms.
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Zuppke Receives 4000 Dollar Annual Pension
CHICAGO AP Bob Zuppke longtime Illinois football coach was granted a 4000 dollar per year pension. The board approved the plan on athletic association and committee recommendation. He also received 6500 dollars in settlement of part of his 1942 academic year salary.
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St Wenceslaus Teens Top Oxford In Close Clash
Zobl and Tresnak sparked the Red Hawks to a 19 16 win over Oxford as Oxford led until the final two minutes. Navratil left with a weak ankle early. Oxford girls beat St Wences 46 41 in the preliminary.
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Jim Tresnak
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Ted Capek
Lefty Doyle
Ted Mahoney
Bill McGurk
Dick Venter
Dick Beall
Tresnik
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Bob Navratil
Oxford Girls
St. Wence Sextet
Evans quits Rams over salary dispute in 1942
Billy Evans, former Cleveland Indians executive, resigns as Cleveland Rams general manager after failing to reach salary terms for 1942. Evans previously left the Indians six years earlier over pay. The Rams, who had nine straight losses after an initial two wins, still posted their best financial year since joining the league.
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Billy Evans
Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Rams
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Rams
Utah Triumphs Over Simpson In Close Rally
In Indianola Utah turned a late surge into a 47 to 45 win over Simpson College. Simpson led 23 to 16 at halftime with Mike Reed scoring 11 and Watts adding 10 for Utah. It marked Simpson’s third defeat in seven games this season.
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University of Utah
Simpson College
Simpson
Mike Reed
Watts
Utah
Whitney Martin Recaps A Storied 1941 Sports Year
Whitney Martin lists vivid scenes from 1941 sports history including Dodgers at Havana camp bets, Reds’ Tampa swagger, Joe Louis training, Soose’s title victory, DiMaggio’s march, Bo-Bo Newsom’s persona, Baer’s recovery, Tunney’s warning, Joe Gordon’s dazzling fielding, and Ty Cobb’s complex legacy as Babe Ruth’s golf foe.
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Dodgers
Havana
Freddy Fitzsimmons
Cincinnati Reds
Tampa
Joe Louis
Lou Nova
Ken ‘Overlin
Billy Soose
Soose
Joe DiMaggio
Bo-Bo Newsom
Dick Bartell
Max Baer
Bowl Facts In Brief 1941 Games and Broadcasts
AP reports 1941 bowl lineups with records and attendance. Rose Bowl Duke vs Oregon State in Durham at 2 p.m. NBC Red. Sugar Bowl Fordham vs Missouri in New Orleans at 2:15 p.m. NBC Blue. Orange Bowl Georgia vs Texas Christian in Miami at 2 p.m. CBS. Cotton Bowl Alabama vs Texas A&M in Dallas at 2:15 p.m. Mutual. Sun Bowl Tech vs Tulsa in El Paso at 4 p.m. local stations. All-Star East vs West in New Orleans at 3 p.m. Mutual.
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Baseball notes on Browns USC rule changes and Open golf talk
The column reviews the St. Louis Browns financing issues and staff layoffs, notes a Springfield affiliate in the Three-Eye league, and discusses two proposed football rule changes. It also covers California sports restrictions impacting the National Open and critiques Reds 1940 World Series cost analysis and pitching emphasis.
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Nebraska beats Iowa 41 34 to snap Hawkeyes home win streak
Nebraska stormed back in the second period to defeat Iowa 41 to 34 in Iowa City. Kenneth Elson sparked the rally with three straight baskets as the Huskers clamped down on defense and gained the lead, with Lyle King and Vic Siegel the top scorers for Nebraska and Iowa respectively.
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Schlotterbecks Lead Atkins Doubleheader Scoring
In Atkins high school vs alumni games Schlotterbeck siblings led scoring. E Schlotterbeck 19 for HS and G Schlotterbeck 19 for alumni tied in the boys game won 37 36. M Schlotterbeck 16 for Atkins girls and J Schlotterbeck 10 for alumnae topped their teams.
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Langham Dominates City Classic With 676 Series
Ray Langham led the City Classic league finale defeating 600 shooters as 1941 closed. Langham rolled a 252 start and 676 despite strong showings from Carl Kirwin 668 and Pfeffer 641. Other notable scores included Stanek 632 Lattner 628 Barnoske 611 Tvrdik 616 Olson 620.
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Kovacs Wins Third In Pro Net Tour Tilt At Philadelphia
Frank Kovacs, dubbed the Clown Prince of tennis, maintained a perfect four match run on the Pro Net Tour in Philadelphia. He beat Don Budge 2-6 6-3 6-4 after Biggs toppled Gene Mako 6-2 6-2, then Kovacs and Biggs defeated Budge and Mako 11-9 6-4. Budge sprained a finger. Perry remained out with an arm injury.
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Fred Perry
Gene Mako
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Grid Coaches Oppose Freshman Eligibility
LAWTON CARVER reports that grid coaches oppose adding freshman eligibility. The issue concerns whether first year players should be allowed to compete at varsity level, with coaches arguing risks to player development and team depth.
Debate Over Freshman Players In War Era Football
Coaches and fans discuss a proposal to lift the freshman rule allowing first year men to play varsity football. They warn it would spur recruiting and subsidies, harming college sports during wartime and undermining long term values.
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Alma
Joe
Duke
Oregon State
Apne S. C
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Schroeder Wins Sugar Bowl Tennis Title In Five Sets
Ted Schroeder of Glendale California captured the Sugar Bowl singles crown defeating Francisco Segura of Ecuador after dropping the first two sets 4-6 1-6. He rallied to win 8-6 6-4 6-4. In doubles Ted Olewine of Santa Monica and Billy Talbert of Cincinnati upset Schroeder and Gardnar Mulloy 6-4 6-4.
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Billy Talbert
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Gardnar Mulloy
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College Basketball Scores From The Associated Press
Washington 72 vs New York U 38. Colorado leads St. John’s 3 percent. Wyoming 5 Baltimore 5, Tennessee Long Island 33. Kentucky Texas A and M 29. Illinois 30 Harvard 33. Nebraska 1 Iowa 31. Utah 47 Simpson 4. North Dakota 35 Loyola Los Angeles 3. Gonzaga hi. Arizona St New Mexico Mines 4. Loyola Chicago 35 California 31. Denver 44 Western State 9.
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Rangy Texans Win Oklahoma College Tournament
The West Texas State Buffaloes edged the Oklahoma Aggies 37 to 31 to claim the Oklahoma all college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City. Star center Charley Halbert at 6 feet 10 inches led a defensive, fast breaking attack as Texas Christian University topped Warrensburg Teachers 57 to 41 in the consolation.
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