1940 Season of Oddities by Bill Bonn
A compact look at quirks in 1940 college football. Highlights include Cornell Dartmouth controversy with a disputed 3 0 result, Centre’s Jack Keeley kickoff return for a 25 yard touchdown, and odd plays from Hanover Indiana to Florida. Also notes on Baylor Southern Methodist safety sprint and new punt fair catch returns by Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bonn
New York
Cornell
Ithacans
Dartmouth
Associated Press
Hanover College of
Indiana
Centre
Hanover
Jack Keeley
Southern Methodist-Baylor
Matty Bell
Cliff Hagerman
Hagerman
Florida
Tampa
Forest Ferguson
Briez Chats About Sports and Fresh Football Prices
Eddie Briezt reports on mixed sports chatter from New York including Cronin Collins and Kreevich Cramer, Stanford Rose Bowl optimism, Joe Louis training in New York, Sugar Bowl money, and quick looks at upcoming games with Southern California Notre Dame SMU Auburn Villanova Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Brietz
New York
Lowen
Kreevich Cramer
Atlanta
Jimmyes
Joe Cronin l
Eddie Collins
Collins
Jimmy Phelan
Washington
Stanford
Minnesota
Joe Louis
Red Burman
Southern California
Notre Dame
Southern Methodist
Auburn
Villanova
Florida
Petey Sarron
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Fred Brice
U. ‘of Maine
Sports Interest Shifts from Navy to Annual Baseball Meet
A Philadelphia Bulletin note reports sports interest moving from Navy competition to the annual baseball meet in Atlanta. The shift reflects broad national focus as teams prepare for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ynn C. Doyle
Philadelphia
Bv- Bulletin
Navy
Atlanta
HITS AND MISSES There'll be more than one famil
A clipped item notes that there will be more than one family affected by ongoing events. It hints at multiple households facing outcomes or changes, without naming people or places. The brief sets a tone of anticipation and consequence for local residents.
Crossword Puzzle Clues Across and Down
A large list of crossword clues covering across and down entries with definitions for standard words. Includes items from fruit drink to region and many common crossword answers.
Packers face missing jersey amid next season rumors
A fragment notes a jar face missing from the Green Bay Packers for the upcoming season. It mentions local sports chatter about rosters and potential changes.
Thoughts for the Day on Joe Louis and public roles
The column muses on Joe Louis branching into politics and culture as a speaker at a New England book fair. It wryly notes local figures Al McCoy and Red Burman and hints at Georgians giving Judge Landis a farm, joking about his farming experience.
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Joe Louis
New England
al McCoy
Red Burman
Etcet
Fishing Becomes Big Business as Licenses Top 10 Million
Washington reports nearly 8 million people fished in 1938 39 paying 10 8 million dollars for licenses. Records show a 422 098 rise from the prior season with 7 46 730 licensed anglers at home state inventories. Women and children accounted for 220 000 and 16 000 plus licenses in Alabama the Wildlife Service noted 27 944 licenses issued and 31 551 in receipts.
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Washington
Federal Wild Life Service
Alabama
the Wild Life Service
Giants Strive for Big Trades at Major League Meeting
Descriptions from Atlanta report the New York Giants spending around 50600 to acquire pitcher Bob Bowman from the Cardinals and hinting at possible deals involving Harry Danning, Hank Leiber, Claude Passeau, Nick Witek, and Whitey Moore as negotiations run into Chicago next week. Minor League moves include Harold Vandenberg to Rochester and John Dirks shot plus Roy Joiner to Hollywood for an option on Joe Hoover. Brooklyn remains active, Cubs seek Zeke Burita and Harry Craft, while Washington shows mild interest in Boots Poffenberger as talks drift toward a decision at the league conclave.
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Romney Wheeler
Atlanta
Des
Larry MacPhail
Flatbush
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Dodger
New York Giants
Bob Bowman
St. Louis Cardinals
Giant
Bill Terry
Terry
Ansley
Giants
Harry Danning
Chicago Cubs
Hank Leiber
Claude Passeau
Nick Witek
Cincinati
Whitey Moore
Chicago
Harold
Hy) Vandenberg
Rochester
New York
Cardinals
John Dirkshot
Roy Joiner
Jersey City
Hollywood
Joe Hoover
Gus Mancuso
Mickey Owen
Zeke Boiura
Cubs
Harry Craft
Cincinnti Reds
Washington Senators
Cletus
Boots) Poffenberger
Nashville
New York Yankees
Kansas City Blues
al Nage
Miami
All-America Football Team Named by Collier's for 1940
Collier's announces the 1940 All-America selections with ends Rankin and Goudreault, tackles Reinhard and Bauman, guards Lio and Suffridge, center Mucha, quarterback Albert, halfbacks Harmon and Franck, and backs Kimbrough. Final picks stem from Collier's Board nominations and coaches' input, with over 500 telegrams and extensive writing involved.
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New York
Collier's
Walter Camp
David Rankin
Purdue
Gene Goudreault
Boston
Robert Reinhard
Calif
Alfred Bauman
Northwestern University
Agostino Lio
Georgetown
Robert Suffridge
U of Tennessee
Rudy Mucha
University of Washington
Frank Albert
Stanford University
Thomas Harmon
Michigan
George Franck
Minnesota
John Kimbrough
Texas A. & M
Collier's Board
Morgan Man Bags the Biggest Deer in State Record
Charles Collier of Decatur route 2 killed a 192 pound 10 point buck in Black Warrior National Forest ending yesterday. Dr A M Pearson of the state conservation department records confirmed it as the largest deer in the state’s official measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Collier
Decatur Route 2
Black Warrior National Forest
A. M. Pearson
State Conservation Department
Pearson
Baseball Men Charged With Preserving Respectability During War
War era editorial commentary assigns sole duty to baseball men to uphold the game's integrity and honor amid national trials. It urges steadfast conduct and adherence to standards despite wartime pressures.
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Talk of Business
Decatur Teachers Plan First Study Group Meeting
The first general meeting of the professional study group of Decatur city teachers will be held at 3 15 pm Monday in the junior high school. W R Riley principal will lead and present a program by Decatur teachers on the Alabama new curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur City
W. R. Riley
Decatur
H. N. Peurifoy
Carlton Kelley
Lila Pritchett
Wilma Jane Patterson
Mildred Nungester
O. L. Napps
J. R. Hunter
Eugene Speer
EB. Alverson
Nooga Trades With Smok es Nooga Trades With Smok es
Chattanooga Lookouts trade infielder Alex Hooks and pitcher Lena Stiles for Malin McCullough of the Knoxville Smokies. McCullough batted .315. Other moves include Little Rock hiring Bert Niehoff to manage the Travelers and Lee Rogers purchase from Minneapolis. Miller sold to Dallas. Rocco and Boken traded to Buffalo for Flem ing and cash. Knoxville adds Aubrey Epps and Ervin Hein from Jersey City and Oklahoma City.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga Lookouts
Southern Association
Malin
Bil) McCullouch
Knoxville Smokies
Chattanooga
Alex Hooks
Lena Stiles
McCullough
Little Rock
Bert Niehoff
Jersey City
Travelers
Herb Brett
Niehoff
Mobile
Oklahoma City
Lee Rogers
Minneapolis
Larry Miller
Dallas
Nashville
Mickey Rocco
Bob Boken
Buffalo
Les Fleming
Knoxville
Aubrey Epps
Ervin Hein
Unity Want Ad Promises Prime Apartments for Rent
Housing seekers are told to place UnityWant ads to find good apartments in high-demand markets. Agents highlight easy listings and quick responses, urging readers to act now to secure desirable units.
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Discover
King Features Syndicate, Inc
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Samuel G Riddle
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Tennessee
Boston College
Dave Harris
Freddie Steele
Los Angeles
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Ken Overlin
Georgias
Judge Landis
SWIFT
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