North Alabama Coaches Decry All-State Selection Bias
The Age Herald reports disappointment over 1941 All-State picks favoring central Alabama. North Alabama figures like Gene Rowan and Donald Whitmire receive limited recognition, while local coaches fault statewide representation and praise honorable mentions from Huntsville Decatur Athens.
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Pony
Gene Rowan
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North Alabama
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Ogle
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Mle Whitmire
Athens
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Pryor
Yarbrough
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Lee
Aes
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Hunts
Wisconsin's Championship Five Aims for Repeat in Big 9
Badger coach Bud Foster displays optimism for a strong 1941 42 Wisconsin basketball squad. Despite losing two starters Gene England and Ted Strain, returnees Johnny Kotz Charley Epperson Fred Rehm Harlo Scott Warren Schrage and guards Alwin or Schiewe are expected to power a fast versatile offense. Foster forecasts a Western Conference race with Minnesota Ohio State Illinois Northwestern Purdue and Michigan as key challengers.
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Foster
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Ted Strain
Johnny Kotz
Charley Ppperson
Fred Rehm
Kotz
Epperson
Tig
Rébin
Harlo Scott
Warren Schrage
Bob Alwin
EX Schiewe
Rehm
Alwin
Schiewe
Poster
North Alabama gridmen tipped for college careers
Three North Alabama high school players draw college attention after strong seasons. Red Kimbrell of Decatur’s Red Raiders earned a Georgia feeler, Travis Callahan of Hazelwood and John Manley show strong Alabama interest after stellar years. More standouts are expected to attract college coaches.
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Red Kimbrell
Decatur
Red Raiders
Univer. of Georgia
Kimbrell
Travis Callahan
Auburn
Alabama
Callahan
Raiders
John Manley
Hazelwood High
University of Alabama
Manley
Hagelwood
Trojans and Bears End 1941 PCC Campaign In 7-7 Draw
In Los Angeles 65,000 watched the USC Trojans and California Golden Bears finish the 1941 PCC season tied 7-7 after a hard fought cross-town meeting. Both teams held strong defenses and traded punches but could not break the deadlock.
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Trojans
University of Southern California
Earle Smith to Quit Spring Hill College
Mobile Ala Dec 6 Earle Smith coach of Spring Hill College athletic teams will leave the school after the coming baseball season. Smith announced plans for the future but said he felt it best for both the school and himself to resign after years of service. The school has not named a successor.
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Earle Smith
Spring Hill College
Smith
Empe Hve Ae
Decatur Red Raiders to Speak at Lions Club Banquet
Decatur’s Red Raiders will be guests of honor at the Decatur Lions Club meeting Tuesday evening in St. John’s guildhouse. Coach Red Drew of the University of Alabama will speak and show films of the Alabama Tulane and Decatur Huntville games. Lions members were asked to notify Rev. Richard Sturgis of expected guests.
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Boulney Leagues To Start Here Monday
Bowling teams across the city will begin play tomorrow night at the Decatur Bowling Center in five member leagues. The Classic League includes Garrison Cleaners F O Peters Co The Decatur Daily and WMSL with city championship play in a final tournament. The Airport League of instructors and ground men starts Tuesday. A Ladies City League is planned. Tuberculosis death rate note contrasts past and present.
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Owls Defeat S M U 6 to 0 in Southwest Conference Final
Rice defeats Southern Methodist 6 to 0 in Dallas securing third place in the SWC. The decisive scoring drive came in the third quarter when Stoop Dickson and Joe Price fueled a eight play march culminating in a Rice touchdown after a lateral from Bob Brumley. Dickson starred on defense and special teams as Rice shut out SMU and clinched the win before about 10,000 fans.
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Stars Named For Contest In Gray And Blues Lineup
Four Texas University stars plus three from Duquesne will start for the Gray squad while the Blues rely on Marquette star Jim Richardson and Temple’s Andy Tomasic for the Cradle of the Confederacy clash in Montgomery on December 27.
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David Spencer
Joe Blalock
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Preston Flanagan
E. C. Burrus
Hardin-Simmons
George Fritts
Charles Greene
Tulsa
Charles Dufour
Tulane
W. F.arnold
Mississippi State
Buddy Jungmichel
Bo Cahenour
Jack Tittle
Joe Atkinson
Vanderbilt
Bob Gude
Ray Graves
Jack Crain
Carl Snavely
Cornell
Lynn Waldorf
Bert Ingeversen
Northwestern
Howard Keating
Detroit
Ray Jenkins
Ace Friend
Michigan State
Joseph Squ
Ie Jacksen
Pennsylvania
Walter Meeling
Jim Trimble
Indiana
Ed Lechner
Minnesota
Gordon Paschka
Innesota
Pete Wolffe
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Municipal Auditorium
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DALY CROSSWORD ACROSS AND DOWN CLUES LIST
Puzzle shows across and down word clues with various topics from candy to religious terms and nautical items. The cryptogram line at bottom presents a quote about distrust.
Boots Given New Chance With Padres After Suspension
Nashville player Boots Poffenberger, once linked to controversy, earns a fresh start by being sold to the San Diego Padres of the Pacific Coast League after a 90 day suspension for an on-field incident. Manager Larry Gilbert praises his talent and hopes for behavior improvements.
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Offemberger
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Um- Boots
Southern Association
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Boots
San Diego Padres
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Fieldale
Teams Selected For Prep Bowl In Miami Coast to Coast
Miami senior high earned the right to meet His City College in the Prep Bowl on Christmas night, after a nationwide selection from seventy high schools. The article notes Miami Senior High as the ace team and mentions a long history of similar selections dating back to 1935.
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Miami
Fla
City College
Miami Senior High
Giants and league clubs eye new talent in market talks
In Chicago the major meeting nears as Giants manager Mel Ott and Indians boss Lou Boudreau guide talks on possible deals. Cubs eye Bill McGee and Johnny Mize amid cash assets, while Dodgers ponder Dolph Camilli’s fate. Cardinals’ Branch Rickey expected to shop, Browns and Phillies mull swaps with Indians and Tigers.
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