Nova and Comiskey Set New Year Clash at Madison Square Garden
Two heavyweight contenders Lou Nova and Patrick Comiskey prepare for a January bout at Madison Square Garden. Once toppled by Max Baer and Tony Galento, each seeks a rebound, with Nova aiming to prove regained form and Comiskey hoping to recapture his pre Baer vigor despite recent declines. Promoter Mike Jacobs pieces together a title challenge from past disappointments.
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I York
Lou Nova
California
Tony Galento
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Joe Louis
Max Baer
Comiskey
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Louis
Mike Jacobs
Clinton Swimmers Aim For Record In Local Y Meet
Clinton YMCA swimmers seek a fourth straight victory against Clinton High School Saturday at 4 pm in the local pool. Coach Howard Judd hopes to break the national 180 yard medley relay record of 1 41.4. The fast pool hosts stars H. Norman and Pratt among a high school age team featuring Kenneth Marsh and others.
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Kenneth Marsh
Clinton
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L. P. Lyman
George Henry
George Elliott
Ray Rompot
Junior Mikas
Junior Griffin
Chester Geiger
Ken Overlin Weds Washington Woman
Middleweight boxing champion Ken Overlin eloped to South Mill North Carolina with Sylvia Venetsky of Washington. Overlin, 30, plans a steady home life after a career marked by dancing in and out of the ring. His manager Chris Dundee is on honeymoon in Florida, having wed recently.
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Chris Dundee
Florida
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Congo
Jayhawkers edge Loyola in close 41-40 showdown
Kansas beat Loyola 41-40 as Mickey Rottner scored 22 of Loyola's 40 points in a hard fought Chicago doubleheader. Santa Clara toppled De Paul 43-39 ending the Blue Demons seven game win streak.
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Fan shaped backboards debut at Coe gym in early February
Coe College installs the first fan shaped backboards in town in the gym nasium. The 54 by 34 inch surfaces replace 72 by 48 inch boards costing about 65 dollars a pair. Beloit Carleton Grinnell Lawrence Monmouth Ripon have adopted them. Kohawks struggled on them against Iowa State.
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Eastern Iowa Conference Cage Jamboree Tonight
Five 12 minute games set for Mount Vernon high gym as Eastern Iowa conference stars form mixed teams from ten schools. Players listed alphabetically to foster sportsmanship and interschool acquaintance during the first regional jamboree.
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Two More Entries For The Gazette Silver Skates
Entries for The Gazette Silver Skates races, postponed from January 5 to January 12, continue to arrive. Ocie Trimble of 1116 J Avenue NW signs for the novice division while Jim Grissel of 2226 Upland Drive requests entry but did not state his age. The Gazette sports department will accept entries until Friday, January 10.
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St Paul Hockey Team Defeats Omaha 3 0 For Second Place
St Paul blanked Omaha 3 0 in an American Association game to seize undisputed second in the standings. Freeman Jack of St Paul and Billy Reay of Omaha drew 15 minutes in penalties after a fight. Hap Emms, Omaha coach, was assessed a misconduct for firing the puck at an official.
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Cleveland Signs Susce as Coach
The Cleveland Indians signed George Susce as player coach. Susce, 31, who last played for the St. Louis Browns, hit .212 in 61 games and becomes the third coach on the staff, with Luke Sewell retained and Earl Whitehill added. Johnny Bassler, Oscar Melville, and manager Oscar Vitt were released.
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Al Zrudsky Rolls 278 To Lead Quaker Oats League
Al Zrudsky opened his 1941 bowling with a 278 game at Lincoln alleys to top the league single score. His 561 season total trails only Chris Miller, who rolled 577 for high series. Miller’s games were 234 176 and 167.
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Colorado U considers two Ohio coaches for vacant job
Colorado university’s search for a football coach centers on two Ohio figures, William Edwards of Western Reserve and Francis X. Schmidt formerly with Ohio State. Edwards led Western Reserve to an undefeated season and Sun Bowl win, with his Ohio contract due to expire later this year.
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Willie Hoppe Prepares for Double World Billiards Defense
Willie Hoppe arrived in Chicago to taper for a double defense of his world three cushion championship. He will play Jack Schaefer January 6 to 9, then enter the Chicago championship tournament with 17 other top players, with daily matches running through February 12.
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Stoneham predicts Reds to win pennant again in 1941
New York Giants president Horace Stoneham named the Cincinnati Reds as the likely National League champion for a third time. He ranked the Giants as runner up, with the Dodgers fourth and Cubs essentially out of pennant contention, citing injuries and weak infield and outfield play. He praised shortstop Billy Jurges and expressed optimism for a stronger Giants showing if Jurges stays healthy.
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Galento
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Yale Pond Saga Ties Bay Boy Eddie Br iet z to Ducky Pond
Boston paper reports Ducky Pond may be forced out at Yale this week as Eddie Briez moves on. Joe Louis trains in Mount Vernon New York for Red Burman boat and other sports chatter features Br clippings include boxing, football and boxing legends in a wide update of sports notes and personal news.
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Alumni Seek Football Coach Suggestions at Dartmouth
Dartmouth alumni were urged by Director of Athletics William M McCarter to offer candidates for a new football coach after FarI Blair departed for West Point. Alumni who disagree with the chosen coach might share responsibility for the outcome.
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East West football replay faced Coliseum rejection
Los Angeles officials rejected a proposed New Year Day East West football game replay amid debate over amateur status. Alan Mowbray for the Brtek war relief group sought Gilmore Stadium for Sunday to salvage the event and profits for the English cause, while Ralph Chick noted Coliseum directors questioned the game's strictly amateur basis.
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Amateur status in Fast-West game sparks discussion
In New York AP reports that all players in the Fast-West charity game except Fred Hartman of Rice preserved amateur status after AAU ruling. Hartman was the sole applicant, with Rice officials filing his submission. the rest were described as professionals by the AAU. Several players faced allegations of pay offers to participate in later events.
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