Unmarked Death Toll in College Football Narrows
A report from Dr Eastwood and Lou Little notes no college football deaths this season, first since 1931 in the gridiron ranks. Substitution rule reforms and rule clarifications are urged to safeguard players and streamline officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dunkley
Tion
National Collegian Association
Eastwood
Purdue United School of Physical Educa
Pastwood
Columbia
Lou Little
Little
Cee
Notice to navigation interests for river lock safety
Government warning to river users on the Cumberland and Ohio rivers about rising accidents at lock gates and the need for safe handling of materials and equipment. Emphasizes penalties under the River and Harbor Act of 1899 and directs engineers to report each accident to the Federal Bureau for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland River
Ohio River
Catasa
Tlea
River Department
Federal Bureau of Nion
EB. Walsh
Corps of Engineers
Tire rationing rules expected soon nationwide
Houston Cole state defense director said pamphlets outlining tire rationing rules were being sent to civilian defense councils and rationing committees in Alabama and other states to clear up uncertainty about the order. The material was prepared by the priorities division of the Office of Production Management in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Cole
Alabama
The
of Production Management
Washington
Brick Manufacturers Report Build Long Wall
More than 500 US brick makers reporting to the Census Bureau say they could construct a double brick wall two thousand miles long and ten feet high. The estimate underscores the scale of domestic brick production and industry capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Census Bureau
VOLS BATTLE LONG ISLAND IN SUGAR BOWL WEEKEND
In New Orleans on December 30 candidates for the tennis finals and a basketball clash feature Long Island University and the University of Tennessee. Segura faces Schroeder in singles while Olewine and Talbert play for doubles honors. Sugar Bowl bouts see Southwestern Louisiana Institute defeat Puerto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Long Island University
University of Tennessee
Francisco Segura
Ecuador
Ted Schroeder
Glendale
Cal
Ted Olewine
Billy Talbert
Cincinnati
Early Bartlett
Schroeder
Mulloy
Southwestern Louisiana Institute
Ers
University of Pidrida
Susan Farm-Featured Gains in Dairy Ads Photos
Susan accepts a modeling shoot for Dainty Diana Dairies with Roy Leonard guiding the process. Photographers pose her with imaginary cows, planning future stills and a newsreel for the cheese campaign while she muses about a worldly night out after the shoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene
Roy
Susan
Esmeralda
Diana Dairies
Ae Street
Chit Chat of Sport Realm by Hugh Fullerton Jr
Wide World sports column reviews boxing plans for Freddie Cochran and Mike Jacobs plus football defense job trends. Buck Weaver proposes listening bowl games with one dollar defense stamps as entry. Norfolk Ocean View Golf notes members buy defense bonds. Gus Schwartz tale from Jersey hills ends with a humorous umpire remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Fullerton, JR
Wide World
New York
the Times
Freddie Cochrane
Mike Jacobs
Freddie
Navy
Buck Weaver
Louisville Times
Norfolk
Ocean View Golf Association
Rose Bowl game moved to North Carolina questioned
The Charlotte News reports on conjecture that moving the Rose Bowl to North Carolina may backfire for California officials. Weather outlook suggests a mild sunlit day, not ideal for California climate fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. A. Paul
Charlotte
N. C
North Carolina
California
Notable 1940s Army and Civilian Baseball Links
Joe Manzo former Boston College grid star played 22 games this fall ten for Camp Croft and twelve for a Roanoke pro team. Four players on the second field artillery basketball team winning the Canal Zone title hail from Western Pennsylvania. Buddy Lewis ex Washington third sacker named squad leader at Fort Knox Kentucky. Major Emmett O Donnell Jr the flyer who shot down four Japanese planes is the Detroit fan who got Mickey Cochrane interested in flying. Joe Gallagher formerly with the Dodgers now drives a truck at Camp Lee Virginia and declined a recreation department soft job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Manzo
Boston College
Camp Croft
S. C
Roanoke
Artillery
Canal Zone
Western Pennsylvania
Buddy Lewis
Washington
Armored Force
Fort Knox
Emmett O'Donnell, Jr
Philippines
Detroit
Mickey Cochrane
Joe Gallagher
Dodgers
Camp Lee
Army ends occupation of Bendix aviation plant in New Jersey
After sixty days of Army occupation at Air Associates Inc in Bendix New Jersey the aviation equipment plant returns to private management ending a half year labor dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendix
N. J
Air Associates, Inc
MacMitchell Wins Sullivan Award As Young NY Athlete
Les MacMitchell 21 of NYU wins the Sullivan Award for 1941 as the nation's top amateur athlete. Critics vote him the first Empire State native and youngest recipient after a season with undefeated cross country, NCAA mile crowns, and AAU 1500 meter title. Georgia Tech band salutes the Orange Bowl Bulldogs. Texas Christian welcome prompts "The Eyes of Texas" tune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Leslie MacMitchell
James FE. Sullivan
Amateur Athletic Union
New York University
Empire State
Mac Mitchell
Atlanta
Jack Troy
The
Atlanta Constitution
Miami
Fla
Georgia Tech
Georgia
Texas Christian University
Texas
Texas University
National All Stars Shaping Up For Weekend Game
Don Hutson expected to arrive for practice in Garden City while Marshall Goldberg remains in Chicago due to war work possibly missing Sundays Bears game. In Durham Duke coach Wallace Wade trains to counter left handed play by Oregon State and Durdan, with George McAfee aiding the Blue Devils as a southpaw threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
N. Y
Don Hutson
Green Bay
Marshall Goldberg
Chicago Cardinal
Hutson
Goldberg
Chicago
Chicago Bears
Durham
N. C
Wallace Wade
Duke
Oregon State
Don Durdan
Wade
George McAfee
Blue Devils
Scout troop conducts oath pledge and paper drive
The meeting opened with the ex-junior assistant scout master Charles Scales leading the Oath and the Pledge of Allegiance. Devotionals followed as Patrol meetings ended and Waternotes urged extensive waste paper collection, noting the troop already holds about seven tons. Visiting Scouts Rex Rankin James Nelson and Charles Scales drilled the group before taps and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Scales
Rex Rankin
James Nelson
Lloyd Lively
Sugar Bowl Preview Sets Stage for Fordham Missouri Clash
Romney Wheeler reports in New Orleans on the Sugar Bowl between Fordham and Missouri, highlighting Missouri's ground attack and Fordham's aerial threat. The piece notes Missouri’s yardage split, Fordham’s passing prowess led by Steve Filipowicz, and concerns over illness to Bob Steuber ahead of the Thursday game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordham Rams
Missouri
Romney Wheeler
New Orleans
Canal Street
Fordham University
Curbstone
Middle-West
Fordham
Steve Filipowicz
Bombardier
Filipowicz
Jim Blumenstock
Jim Noble
Tigers
Bob Steuber
Edgewater
Don Faurot
Huntsville Man Killed by Car In Fatal Crash
Victor A. Carter aged 55, manager of a Huntsville insurance company, was killed when struck by an automobile and dragged yesterday. Local authorities investigated the incident and noted the driver remained at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntsville
Ala
Victor A. Carter
Huntsville Insurance Company
Bowling League Scores and Fatal Car Collision Report
The Decatur Daily won two of three from Garrison's while Willys Americar swept Wiley's. Wayne Byars led Willys with 181 and The Daily with 161 as top game. The Daily also had 2270 in high series and 796 in high game. J Fergueson led W M B L with 180. H Holliman topped Garrison with 169. Tonight the Airport League returns at 1 30. Carter dies after being struck by a car. survived by wife Maude L. Carter and daughter Miss Margaret Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison
Heggee
Daly Ningun
Willys
Scheanatiee SG
F. O. Peters
Saneschaecioni
Eae
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Old Man River
Department of
Scott
R.J. Scott
AME Universiy
Ring Peatures Syndicate, Inc
VOLS
Long Island
Segura
George Pero
Gardnar Mulloy
Coral Gables
Fia
Olewine
Talbert
Wayne Sabin
Portland
Ore
Bryan “Bitsy
Grant
Ionhation
Roy Leonard
Irene Carter
Ardendale
Carter
Honey Chile
Schwartz
Maude L. Carter
Misa Margaret Carter
U.S
Royal Tire
Joe Hagler
First Ave
Lee Lecet
City OF
Decatur
Herman Troup
Morgan County Board OF Education
Decatur, Alabama
Financial Statement
National Defense Training
City Schools of
Business Administration
D. Debt Service
TOTAL
J. H. Crow
Irvin J. Quinn
Carl L. Allgood
Notary Public
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