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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1940
Page
6
Eddie Brietz surveys college football coaching changes and bowl prospects as Nebraska rumors swirl while Auburn and Boston College eye a Beantown rematch. Mentions Fritz Crisler scouting, Paul Neuella, Eddie Miller rumor, and Mel Ott’s home in Metairie.
President Charles Adams has put 635000 on the property and it isn't likely he'll sacrifice for any 300 grand with chattels like Eddie Miller Carvell Rowell Chet Ross on the roster.
Forty Red Raiders return from watching Alabama’s defeat by Mississippi State. They traveled with Coach Shorty Ogle and the Raiders described the game as a key experience for the team.
An Associated Press survey shows overall college football attendance rose 3 to 14 percent from 1939. The Middle West led gains at 11 percent amid rain and cold, while Ohio State posted the largest regional total at 301,931. Pennsylvania topped the season with 1,139,000 for seven home games.
In a fitting finale the team earned a reward after a hard season marred by a single defeat by one point, marking a closing flourish to a demanding journey.
The All-American Red Heads travel to Central High gym at 7 30 for a boys exhibition as Decatur’s top players led by Russell Sims Briscoe Hampton Black and J W Sims prepare to face the famed six foot tall female team. Umpire John Burleson will call the game amid strong local turnout plans.
The first annual state wide Alabama High School Basketball Clinic will be held at Birmingham Municipal Auditorium with over 5 000 seats on Thursday night January 16. The event accompanies the Boston Celtics visit, drawing teams from across the state to watch and learn from the World Championship Celtics and showcase upcoming Alabama powerhouses like Guin and Pell City High School teams from last season’s Tuscaloosa tournament.
State wide tourney entry trains focus on the annual Celtic Clinic inviting coaches and teams to learn plays from legends like Davey Banks Nat Hickey Bobby McDermott Polly Birch and Pat Herlihy. Question time and tips follow the on court demonstrations for junior high teams from the region.
Minnesota led the final Associated Press poll with 1,244 points, capturing first place on 65 of 133 ballots after an eight game win streak and Western Conference title. Stanford, Michigan, Tennessee, and Texas A. and M followed in the top positions as season wrap coverage notes strong unbeaten teams and upcoming Sugar Bowl matchups.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates bought second baseman Stuart Martin from the St Louis Cardinals in a cash deal to bolster their infield and add depth for a pennant run. Frankie Frisch praised Martins versatility as a top utility man while Frankie Gustine was set to keep the second base job. Gabby Hartnett joined the New York Giants as player coach and John Corriden was hired by Brooklyn as coach.
Merle Hapes of Mississippi leads the Southeastern Conference scoring with 72 points and 12 touchdowns including two 70 yard runs and a 17 yard score. Junie Hovious of Mississippi stands second with 65 points and big gains. Remaining games may not change the standings.
Arturo Godoy announced he would sail Friday for South America after claiming a third meeting with Joe Louis. His manager Al Weill said Godoy’s convincing 10 round decision over Tony Musto has him in line for another title shot. Musto, at 190 pounds, was unable to stop Godoy who scored two late knockdowns in the fifth.
Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw M. Landis will attend a convention banquet Thursday night to offer a few observations. Minor leagues press for a say in choosing the commissioner while Landis has now been selected by the major leagues.
The Associated Press 19th annual survey finds overall scoring rising to 13.38 points per game from 13.06, with Southwest leading regions and notable shifts in per team totals and games played. Tennessee’s 219 points in 10 games highlight strong performances as districts diverge.
The Daily aligns with the national AP poll naming Minnesota and Stanford as top teams, with a slight departure by placing Washington ahead of Georgetown for the tenth spot after Washington’s two losses. The Daily’s final vote ranks Minnesota Stanford Tennessee Boston College Michigan Texas Aggies Northwestern Nebraska Georgetown Mississippi State.
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