Move For National Unity Blue Gray Game Aids Post-Season Unity
War era post season game promotes Southern solidarity with players from across the nation. Montgom ery and Gray all star selections drawn from top grid stars report. pre game tickets exceed 14000 with packed Crampton Bowl in sight. Coaches from SMU Tulane Cornell Northwestern and others assemble rosters featuring Hunt Marks Banonis and Jones among notable linemen and backs.
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Unify
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Frimo
Matty Bel
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Red Dawson
Tulane
Howard Clemson
Jack Hunt
Marshall College
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Bert Reson
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Yankees
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Crain
Alabama faces debt dispute over old Confederate note
The state of Alabama was barred today from paying a $1,000 Confederate note issued in 1862. A Florence resident demanded interest, but lawmakers questioned whether Congress repudiated war debts, as State Finance Director A. R. Forsyth feared the action affected.
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Alabama
Florence
Uest
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Sales tax tokens shortage ends in Alabama
Montgomery reports a relief in the zinc token shortage with 830,000 tokens received and orders for 7 million one cent and 1 million five cent tokens to be produced at 400 per day.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Man Seeks Alabama Song Copy Finds None in Anniston Stores
In Anniston a man looking for a copy of the state song Alabama could not find it in stock at any local stores. He plans to check city shops again and considers special orders.
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Anniston
Alabama
Wes Ferrell Eyes Majors Comeback After Years Of Setbacks
Veteran pitcher Wes Ferrell, 33, believes a big league club with patience can give him a comeback chance. He cites a history with the Red Sox, Washington, Yankees, Dodgers, and Braves, notes a fit arm and hopes for a full season, possibly as an outfielder or coach. He mentions a minor league manager berth as a backup plan and recalls leading Leaksville to a pennant. He is in Miami for a golf event with his wife.
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Wes Ferrell
Boston Red Sox
Washington
New York Yankees
Brooklyn
Boston Braves
Braves
Ferrell
Leaksville
N. C
Florida Gators Headed To Evening Rematch With Alabama
Gainesville Florida December 16 The Florida Gators aim to avenge a 37 30 loss to Alabama after a tight game in which Florida forward Eilish led with 13 points and Alabama guard Adair was close behind at halftime Alabama led 20 14 at the break
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Fla
University of Florida
University of Alabama
Eilish
Florida
Adair
Alabama
Weather Bureau Questions Longer Range Forecasts
The Weather Bureau of the Department of Commerce says forecasts beyond five days are questionable and may lack reliability for planning. This note cautions users about extended predictions and emphasizes forecast uncertainty.
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Weather Bureau
Department of Commerce
Trinity Teams Drawn For Quadruple Night Of Play
Four games scheduled Thursday night at 6 30 p m feature Austinville senior and junior girls against Trinity junior girls in the Trinity school gym Danville junior and senior boys meet Trinity teams Trinity senior girls upset Tanner 26 14 and Trinity boys 23 18 to remain unbeaten Austinville and Danville squads show strong records as well
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Sports chatter on Rose Bowl vibes and wartime bets
Wide World column notes Duke and Oregon State must preserve Rose Bowl atmosphere in North Carolina surroundings. East West game site uncertain but New Year program intact. Mentions Vulcan Bowl between Morris Brown and Langston at Birmingham no kickout risk. Bobby Jones on wartime sports stance. Anton Christoforidis, now American citizen, buys defense bond with boxing purse and plans to invest half future earnings.
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Oregon State
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Birmingham
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Langston
Bobby Jones
Anton Christoforidis
Ceferino Garcia
Cleveland
Joe Louis bum of the month club may fade
Syracuse paper notes declining vigor in the Joe Louis scene as lack of new contenders and fewer fights threaten the group’s relevance. The article cites absence of a strong challenger and reduced activity from Louis himself.
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L. J. Skiddy
Syracuse
N.Y
Herald-Journal
Joe Louis
Joe
Baseball Writers to Decide Trade Fairness Says Rickey
Branch Rickey calls for a jury of baseball writers to determine if trades are fair. He notes deals fall through when opponents feel they are not getting an even break and wants clear standards.
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Fritz Crisler
Michigan
Princeton
Fritz
Ann Arbor
Phil Rizzuto
Joe Louis
Stevensville
Mich
Greenwood Lake
N. Y
Fire Alarm Shocks Local Team Coach Bernie Blerman
A popular rubber chicken circuit tale recalls Bernie Blerman discovering a hotel fire where his team stayed. He raced to the lobby ordering the regulars to the fire escapes and telling reserves to jump to safety.
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Bernie Blerman
Duke players relocate as football bowls shifted
Duke University will move its East-West all star game from Durham to New Orleans if held January 3 while the Los Angeles Pro Bowl game may shift to Chicago. The Santa Anita race meet is canceled and the Rose parade is canceled as the war impacts major West Coast defenses.
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San Francisco
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Chicago
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Bay Meadows
West
John L. DeWitt
Fourth Army
Dukes
Rose
Missouri
Mississippi State Tops Howard In Scoring Burst
Mississippi State led Howard 29 26 in a basketball score update while Murray State defeated Southwestern Kansas in overtime 38 36. Davidson beat Langley Field 21 20 and William and Mary posted 39 to 34 over Maryland as Alabama edged Florida 37 30. Local notes mention Huntsville officials purchasing a $10 000 defense bond and a nearby cathedral exterior comment.
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Howard
Murray
State
Southwestern
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Davidson
Langley Field
William & Mary
Maryland
Alabama
Florida
Improved Teams To Challenge LIU's Invincibility In East
Eastern college basketball outlook notes Long Island University may be weaker this year after key losses. Rhode Island State, Seton Hall, St Joseph's and La Salle show strength with returning scorers and new talent. Pittsburgh and Canisius or Niagara may surprise as Western teams visit.
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Saul Cohen
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City College of New York
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Duke Becomes Rose Bowl Host In Durham for 1940 Game
Duke University in Durham plans a January 1 Rose Bowl engagement with Oregon State. Governor J M Broughton backs the event, tentatively selling tickets at 4 40. Duke Stadium will seat over 50 000 as preparations and celebrations begin in the tobacco center.
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J. M. Broughton
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Army
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Pasadena
Calif
Tournament of Roses
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Weather Bureau Seeks Long Range Forecasting For Defense
The Weather Bureau of the Department of Commerce is pursuing methods for long range weather forecasting aimed at defense use. Researchers explore predictive techniques and data analysis to improve accuracy for military applications.
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Weather Bureau
Department of Commerce
Reader commends editorials on Lindbergh and Japan attack
Decatur Daily letters page prints a reader appreciation from Cora Ketchell of Decatur Alabama dated December 14 1941 praising editorials on Lindbergh and Japan. She notes a strong line about the need for vigilance and references a four week old convoy sighting near Kodiak Alaska as an example.
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Decatur Daily
Decatur
Ala
Lindergh
Japan
Kodiak
Alaska
Hawaii
Cora J
Ketchell
Jitterbugs Win Macon Contest Donate Prize
Miss Elizabeth Jones and her partner Jimmy Bryant won a $5 prize in a jitterbug contest in Macon Georgia but they promptly gave the prize to The Macon Telegraph News Christmas cheer fund.
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Macon
Elizabeth Jones
Jimmy Bryant
Macon Telegraph-News
Vanderbilt Star Jack Jenkins Tops Southeastern Conference
Nashville December 16 1941 Jack Jenkins Vanderbilt versatile All S E halfback won The Banner coaches poll as the Souths best football player for the season edging Frankie Sinkwich Georgia All America. Jenkins led the conference with 90 points and earned Jacobs trophy as top blocker. ninth recipient of the Banner silver trophy.
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Tenn
Jack Jenkins
Vanderbilt
Nashville Banner
Jenkins
Frankie Sinkwich
Georgia
Sinkwich
Jimmy Nelson
Alabama
Junior Hovious
Mississippi
Walter McDonald
Tulane
Bernie Lipkis
Louisiana State
Tommy Harrison
Florida
Lloyd Cheatham
Auburn
Bob Gude
Don Edmiston
Rose Bowl move shifts betting with Duke favored
In New York on December 16 the Rose Bowl game shifting from Pasadena to Durham sent Broadway odds swinging. Duke, previously 8 to 5, is now listed as a 3 to 1 favorite.
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Pasadena
Durham
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Duke
Government Data Sparks New U.S. Defense Industries
The Department of Commerce says defense activities are driving the creation of new industries in the United States. This shift signals broader growth in manufacturing and technology sectors tied to defense needs.
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United States
Department of Commerce
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