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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1941
Page
6
A nationwide look at first half attendance compares 1941 and 1940 college football crowds. Fans flock to strong attractions with Navy drawing 104,998 in four home games, nearly double its 1940 totals, while overall turnout remains similar year over year.
The piece notes shrinking gates across colleges from Boston College to Big Ten teams. It cites Cornell at Baltimore and a drop in Boston College revenue from last season, plus inconsistent crowd turnout at home games. Michigan and Minnesota show large attendance totals, while several programs report declines.
Chicago dated report shows Bill Daley of Minnesota leading the Big Ten in ground gains with 120 yards per game across two contests. Pat Harder of Wisconsin follows at 91 yards per game in three games, and Bruce Smith of Minnesota ranks third at 82.5 yards per game. Daley also averages 6.6 yards per try, with Harder at 5.9 and Smith at 5.1. In passing, Billy Hilein Brand of Indiana leads with 167 yards in one game. Otto Graham of Northwestern has 65 yards in three games, Bill DeCorrevont of Northwestern 57.3 in three, and Tom Kuzma of Michigan 52.6 in three. Smith, Minnesota captain, paces punting with 39.3-yard average from seven boots. Kuzma has 26 punts for 983 yards, 37.8 average.
Grange forecasts Northwestern will upset Minnesota on November 1 in Minneapolis. He cites Northwestern's stronger attack under Lynn Waldorf and injuries depleting Minnesota, with specifics on players like Helge Pukema and Bruce Smith.
Rapid City reports preparations for deer and elk season opening at 6 am Saturday across five Black Hills counties. IDK permits limited to Friday, deer licenses available weeks, elk counts under 300 outside protected areas. About 3,500 hunters expected, bars and warnings posted near camps, fees set at five dollars for residents and twenty five to thirty five for non residents. Shooting runs 8 am to 6 pm daily in listed counties with elk limited to Pennington Custer Fall River and Wind Cave restrictions.
The University of Chicago and its students push to adopt a football squad since ending varsity play in 1939. Petitions circulate to adopt the Chicago Bears as campus successors with dormitory and dining hall support.
Boston reporter notes Jima Robinson outpointed by Johnny Sher in a close decision. Bailey, Flowers, and other boxers from Philadelphia New York and Ohio posted wins or losses with varied margins.
The Tonight national gossip blends college upsets and pro chatter. Oklahoma’s upset of Santa Clara is linked to a ban lift for girl cheerleaders, while Northwestern stars De Correvont and Bauman are rumored to join the Chicago Bears. Also noted are multi sport standout Milt Jannone, boxing bets on Fritzie Zivic, and Dizzy Dean’s possible big league comeback amidst bath talks.
Outfielder Joe Medwick signed a 1941 contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers for $20,000. The deal marks a major league move as press notes recall the star's return to the park and the team lineup for the coming season.
John Getchell the football official is managing the Minneapolis hockey club. He was listed in connection with team duties and described as guiding the squad through early season play.
In South Bend the Notre Dame and Carnegie 4 contest included a disputed wrong-down play. Officials reviewed the sequence as fans watched tense action unfold at the venue.
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