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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1941
Page
11
Mel Ott spoke to a group of writers about his Giants ahead of the next season. He assured no major changes, pledged more fight, and said he must sign two new coaches while aiming to lift the team into the first division.
Decatur Junior High School implements an active week with chapel and club activities from Monday through Friday. The student body elected officers across clubs including Amateur Radio, Dramatics, English, Art, Home Economics, Science, Debate, Band, and Athletics with a detailed honor roll for the second six weeks announced, listing many students by name.
Commissioner Mike Conner said he will ask the Southeastern Conference at Lexington to design a rotating intra conference schedule and tighten recruiting rules. He also proposed a 3 percent levy on receipts to fund league support and noted Alabama’s Cotton and Orange Bowl shares would be affected if approved.
A sequence of personal names appears in the clipping, including Margaret Ann Norwood Hloise Ithmeir Martha Waterhouse David Chandler Thomas Hurst Lewis West Albert Brewer Vern ce Junior Til First Betty Simmons Margaret Anne Brooks Ladye Cheri Chandler Sarah Liche stein Earle Joyce Lee Betty Jean Gasaway Martha Witt Rogers Martha Berry Bessie Gillespie Sara Hill Betty Johnson Sara Stockton John Alexander Judson Hawthorne Charlotte Speer David Allen Gibson Betty Ware Wyatt Thelma Gillespie and Geraldine Hill.
San Diego on December 6. Major league batting champion Ted Williams has been placed in class 1-A by his draft board, his mother Mrs May Williams said today. She added the Boston Red Sox slugger is ready to go in the Army if recalled and he is currently in Minneapolis.
Texans overpower the University of Oregon 71 to 7 in Austin. Pete Layden Jack Crain and Malcolm Kutner starred as the Texans rotated three full teams to relentless scoring and win acclaim from the crowd.
A U S Army P 40 from Mitchel Field reportedly sank off Rockaway beach with the pilot missing. The craft lies under 100 feet of water as police investigate the incident.
Sailors stand in formation during Captain's inspection aboard the aircraft carrier Saratoga described as a covered wagon for its high level hangar deck. The article notes rapid carrier launch and recovery times, speeds of 29 to 34 knots, and urges qualified youths to join Navy or Naval Reserve for free specialized training and good pay from enlistment.
Mississippi State College overwhelms University of San Francisco 26 13 as Blondy Black stars with an 83 yard run and multiple touchdowns. Bill Bruce and Charley Yancey contribute on special teams and offense while the Maroons avenge losses and finalize season with one defeat to Duquesne.
Miami coach Pooley Hubert alleges the game ended 14 seconds earlier but was extended when referee L L McManter stopped the clock for Miami substitutions. Pat Petroski kicked from the 71 yard line to give Miami a 10 to 0 win amid clock confusion and disputed calls.
Representative James P. McGranery said he would urge Attorney General Francis Bid to investigate the boxing world. The article notes tuberculosis as a leading cause of death, rising to seventh since 1912 from the top spot prior to that year.
Census figures show birth rates in several large cities are not high enough to sustain current populations. In contrast, birth rates in rural areas are higher, suggesting slower growth in urban centers.
Texas A and M defeats Washington State College 7 to 0 before 26 000 at Evergreen Bowl as Daniels and Rogers hook up on a scoring pass after Moser drove the drive. Websters extra point seals the score while both teams trade drives in a tense second half.
Alabama prepares for Texas in the New Year Cotton Bowl with coach Homer Gies mentoring Frank Thomas as he faces his former assistant Harold Drew. Attendance and practice notes mention injuries and staff activity ahead of January 1 kickoff.
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