Stanford and Nebraska to clash in Rose Bowl in Pasadena
Stanford University the Pacific Coast Conference champion and Nebraska the Big Six holder agreed to play in the Rose Bowl on January 1 in Pasadena. Stanford’s Clark Shaughnessy will coach after a standout season. Nebraska trains in Lincoln then Arizona.
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Polo Alto
Calif
Stanford University
University of Nebraska
Itlaholder
Pasadena
Stanford
Nebraska
al Masters
Minnesota
University of California
Indians
Southern Methodist
Clark Shaughnessy
Chicago
University of San Francisco
Oregon
Santa Clara
Washington State
Southern California
University of California At Los Angeles
Washington
Oregon State
Briez Chats About Sports and Coaching Prospects
A garbled sports rundown mentions Bob Fel possibly moving on if the Indians had won, Shaughnessy as a coaching candidate, Tom Lieb and Lew Jenkins in discussion, and Giants Jersey City farm manager position open with Mack not offering. Also references Wash-U, Frankie Hayes, and a Bow showdown contingent on Stanford's result.
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Pddif Brietz
New York
Fel
Movnow
Indians
Shaughnessy
Tom Lieb
Lew Jenkins
Light
Ht King
Ings
Manag
Giants
Jersey City Farm
Mack
Gell
Frankie Hayes
Stanford
Joe Louis Trains Hard in Boston Amid Surprising Baggage Load
In Boston the heavyweight champion Joe Louis trains intensely with two baggage trunks loaded with training gear. Reporters and writers were surprised by the method and questioned the setup.
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Joe Louis
Aly
Boston
Fight chatter hints at boxing bouts and coach stories
The piece recalls Ray Flaherty era with the Redskins and hints at a long boxing tour by a prominent manager. It mentions Max Baer versus My Conn anticipation in New York and recollects a Conn-Savold Garden bout, noting buyer skepticism about the value of the fight.
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Washington Redskins
Ray Flaherty
George Preston Marshall
Leo Ph
New York
Max Baer
Laugh of the Week about New Orleans bookies and Fair Grounds
A fragment notes New Orleans bookmakers active in the morning and accepting bets until the Fair Grounds closed business. Humorous aside references a person named Brown Columbia and a jovial tone about gambling.
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New Orleans
Fair Grounds
Record Deft Shatters Football League Marks
A fragment notes Davey OBrien achieving at least five league records after he pitched 60 passes with 43 completions for 16 yards against Wash Sunday. It credits him with final and team marks for games played and yards gained in a season and mentions Don Looney setting a record with 14 receptions. Also references Christmas Dept and Kent State University.
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Davey O'Brien
Don Looney
Davey
Ward
Lincoln Macdrumbeater
Kent State University
Two Black Sheep Return to Fold in Humorous Verse
A short verse recounts Conn and Savold rejoining the fold after a recent spree. The playful piece recalls old days when knights were bold, noting the sheep finally settle back in line despite earlier mischief.
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Conn
Savold
Jack Hannon
Wade Killefer Leads Indianapolis Ball Club
Chicago Daily News notes Wade Killefer as the new manager of the Indianapolis ball club succeeding Jewel Ens who followed Wes Griffin and then Schalk in the managerial line.
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John P. Carmichael
Chicago Daily News
Wade Killefer
Indianapolis
Jewel Ens
Wes Griffin
Ha Ad Schalk
Trade Talk Free at Meet as Minor Leagues Convene
Atlanta December reports show major league executives and club presidents attending the minor leagues convention. Talks hint at trades involving Brooklyn, St Louis, Cincinnati, Boston, and New York, with discussions on a future major minor league agreement and potential commissioner involvement.
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Atlanta
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Cincinnati
Boston Bees
Eddie Miller
Billy Myers
St. Louis Browns
Washington
Boston
Red Sox
Frank Mayes
Philadelphia Athletics
New York Yankees
Chicago
Joe McCarthy
Kenesaw M. Landis
Ee Mae
Whitmire praised by Alabama coach Burnum
Paul Barnum freshman coach at the University of Alabama praised Donald Whitmire of the Tige freshman team for improving this season. Burnum noted Whitmire started slowly but has surged forward, predicting he will be one of the best players next year if he maintains the pace.
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Paul Barnum
University of Alabama
Decatur Lions Club
Donald Whitmire
Tige
Burnum
Whitmire
One Change in Grid Picture After Final Week
College football standings shift as Texas A&M suffers a 7-0 defeat to Texas. SMU and Rice face off for a share of the Southwest Conference title while a few teams remain unbeaten including Minnesota Stanford Tennessee and Boston College. Texas Tech loses to New Mexico. Hardin-Simmons and others hold strong.
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Hugh
Fullerton, JR
New York
Texas ‘Aggies
Texas
Aggies
Southern Methodist
Rice
Texas A. & M
Minnesota
Stanford
Tennessee
Boston College
Lafayette
Mississippi State
Miami
Methodist
Texas Christian Ice
Hans
Hardin-Simmons
Howard Payne
Texas Tech
New Mexico
Marquette
Rabbit slain by rock after gun misfire in Allegar yard
In Bloomsburg Mrs Arthur Allegar tried to shoot a rab bit that ran through her yard. The gun failed to fire and she then threw a rock, killing the rabbit.
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Bloomsburg
Arthur. Allegar
Boykin Funeral Closes Offices for Mobile Judge
Mobile county probate judge Matt A. Boykin was killed in a hunting accident last Saturday. Authorities say his own firearm discharged accidentally, and relatives note he was the brother of U S Representative Frank Boykin. Funeral services led to temporary closure of public offices.
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Boykin
Mobile
Ala
Matt A. Boykin
Mobile County
Washington County
Frank Boykin
Alabama
Bears vs Redskins Set for National Professional Football Final
Chicago Bears clinched the Western Division title and will meet the Washington Redskins, holder of the Eastern sectional crown, next Sunday in the league championship game at Washington. The day’s action also saw Brooklyn beat New York 14 6 and Green Bay tie Cleveland 13 13.
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Earl Willigan
Chicago
Chicago Bears
Washington Redskins
Washington
Bears
Redskins
Chicago Cardinals
Philadelphia
Eagles
Sammy Baugh
Wrigley Field
Bittle
Davey O'Brien
Baugh
O'Brien
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Don Looney
Eagle End
Parker Hail
Washington Wen
Wicur Moore
Dick Todd
Frank Emmons
Green Bay Packers
Cleveland
Cardinals
Packers
Rams
Brooklyn Dodgers
New York Giants
Ace Parker
Banks McFadden
Dick Cassiano
Dodgers
WLT
Green Bay
Dogtom
Riccspennia
Brooklyn
New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago Carninals
Florida Racing Season Opens With Record Expectation
Florida's $64,000,000 or better pari mutuel season opens tonight in Miami amid predictions of a record wagering session and a tourist boom. Sleek greyhounds race on two local tracks as bettors push through the pari mutuel windows.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
Sleex Greyhounds
Bowl game lineups set for New Year’s Day showdowns
Rose Bowl features Stanford and Nebraska with Pacific Coast Conference champion facing the Big Six winner. Tennessee meets Boston College in the Sugar Bowl while Arizona State and Western Reserve play in the Sun Bowl. Mississippi State slated for the Orange Bowl with a still unnamed opponent. Fordham secured the Cotton Bowl invite. Nebraska’s Rose Bowl bid now clear, others under study including Texas A&M Georgetown Lafayette and Penn State.
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Pasadena
Stanford
Nebras
New Orleans
Tennessee
Boston College
el Paso
Arizona State of
Nebraska
Fordham
Mississippi State
Texas A
Georgetown
Lafayette
Penn State
Decatur Lions Club Hats Best Supported North Alabama Grid Night
The Decatur Lions Club staged a high profile all star football game at Benson Field drawing 1400 paid admissions. Teams from over 20 schools north and south of the Tennessee River competed with help from University of Alabama Auburn Vanderbilt coaches. The Lions provided transport jerseys and mini gold football gifts to players while hosting bands and visiting players in private homes.
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Decatur Lions Club
Benson Field
Lions
North
Alabama
Southern
Tennessee
University of Alabama
Auburn
Vanderbilt
Milton Frank
Huntsville High School
Tennessee River
H. L. Ogle
Decatur
Paul Barnum
Jimmy Hitchcock
Ogle
Jimmy Scoggins
Ray Andrus
Vanderert
Frank
Athens High School
County Schools Prepare All Americans Big Basketball Night
County schools will send squads to Decatur for a big game at Central High gym at 7 30 with the All American Red Heads facing a Decatur boys team. Priceville and Trinity have notified Decatur authorities of their attendance as other reservations come in. The Red Heads wear red white and blue and average over six feet tall while the Decatur boys prepare mentally and physically for the tough matchup.
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Lila Blue
Red Heads
Decatur
Central High School
Central High
Priceville
Trinity
Lawrence High Opens Season Against Austinville Opponents
Lawrence High of Moulton hosts Austinville high school boys and girls to start the basketball season. Austinville brings a district runner up boys squad and a girls team boasting five straight Morgan County championships. The game kicks off a trio of home contests before Christmas, including Bell Green battles.
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Lawrence High
Moulton
Austinville
Boaz
Moulton Heights
Morgan County
Fourteen College Teams End Season Without Loss or Tie
New York December 2 1940 fourteen college football teams closed their seasons without a defeat or a tie. They finished their schedules excluding bowl games and those from the previous New Year.
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New York
Vols Claim SEC Crown After Strong Conference Run
Tennessee dominates the Southeastern Conference with a third straight league sweep and 38 conference wins in the span, while Alabama trails with 37 victories. Tulane and LSU sit third at 29 W 15 L as season finales loom. Georgia Tech, Auburn, and others prepare for remaining interconference games and notable trips.
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Price
Atlanta
Tennessee
Vols
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Southeastern
O Bama
Tulane
Louisiana State
Auburn
Florida
Villanova
Montgomery
Texas
Georgia
University of Miami
Miami
Georgia Tech
California
Deep South
Vanderbilt
Mississippi State
Lawrence County High School Builds Noted Gym for North Alabama
The article highlights Lawrence County high school with a steam heated, well lit gymnasium praised as one of the best equipped in North Alabama. It notes December 11 and December 13 event dates for Town Creek and Lawrence Junior and Senior boys and girls, lists coaches Hugo Yancey and J W Waller, mentions Susie Lee Ward directing girls physical education.
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Town Creek
Lawrence
Hugo Yancey
J.W. Waller
Susie Lee’ Ward
Lawrence County High School
North Alabama
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