Duke Oregon State in Fine Fettle for Rose Bowl
Duke coach Wallace Wade downplays certainty about the Rose Bowl clash with Oregon State, calling the game a mystery as 56,000 fans pack Duke Stadium in Durham. He notes limited common knowledge between teams, cites end-around threats by Jim Smith and Bob Gantt, and compares the matchup to a 1926 Alabama Washington game while predicting no definite outcome.
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Durham
N. C
North Carolina
South
Carolina
Wallace Wade
Dukes
Oregon State
Beavers
Duke
Dixie Partisans
Coach Wallace
Wade
Tobacco Town
Alabama
Washington
Blue Devils
Steve Laghe
Jim Smith
Bob Gantt
Middie Coach and Reds in League Debate
The piece notes Mike Kelly owner of Minchub tied to league history since its 1902 founding and suggests action. It mentions Cincinnati’s base-hit shortfalls affecting third place, Jack Hurley and Lem Franklin facing Bob Pastor with Louis as top opponent. Joe Louis is near peak form for Naval Relief Society bout weighing 209 pounds at drills in New York.
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Mike Kelly
Min- Chub
Reds
Cincinnati
Pena
Jack
Jack Hurley
Lem Franklin
Bob Pastor
Hurley
Joseph Barrow Louis
Greenwowd Lake
N. Y
Joe Louis
Naval Relief Society
Buddy Baer
Madison Square, Garden
Louis
West Virginia cagers resume action after layoff with varied matchups
Four West Virginia college teams end a Christmas layoff with Saturday games led by Morris Hervey’s clash with Washington and Lee at Charleston. Salem College faces Rio Grande at Salem. Marshall meets Columbus University in Washington, D C. Davis Elkins plays Brooklyn College in New York. Marshall, after a loss to American Legion, faces Miami tomorrow while Davis Elkins meets Siena in New Jersey and Rider, La Salle games follow midweek.
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The
Associated Press
West Virginia
Morris
Hervey
Washington and Lee
Charleston
Salem
Rio Grande
Marshall
Columbus’ University
Washington, D. C
Davis Elkins
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn
N. Y
American Legion
Roanoke
Miami University
Miami
Fla
Siena College
Luciensville
N. J
Rider
Trenton
Lasalle
Philadelphia
Davis Hikins
Elkins
Seton Hall
Columbus University
Hofstra
Wespan
Virgh University
Bal d Rams
Unknown Wins Beaumont Open Golf Tournament
Chick Harbert, a relatively unknown pro from Battle Creek Michigan, won the Beaumont Open by seven strokes at Beaumont Texas. He finished at even par 72 yesterday after rounds of 70 68 and 67 for 276, earning $1,000. Ben Hogan tied for second with Paul Runyan at 283 and received $650, with Hogan finishing the year at $18,358 in earnings. Justin Turnesa took fourth at 284 for $450.
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Beaumont
Tex
Chick Harbert
Battle Creek
Mich
Wee Ben Hogan
Paul Runyan
Harbert
Hogan
Ian Snead
Snead
Plenty Snead
Byron Nelson
Craig Wood
Hirst
Hershey
Half Pine
Runyan
Jim Turnesa
Elmsford
N. Y
War talk and baseball mix in 1941 New York column
In New York on December 29 a Wide World column blends war and sport. Navy members Francis Conlon and Gerald Ross from Whitehall and Hawaii send letters after Pearl Harbor, with Ross noting calm after battle. Other notes cover Harold Lambert’s MSG debut, Babe Ruth’s weight for a Gehrig film, Baer-Louis publicity, Tojo’s baseball interest, and Browns owner funding claims.
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New York
Amby Gilligan
Whitehall
N. Y
Francis
Hackett) Conlon
Gerald
Barney) Ross
Hawaii
Ross
Pearl Harbor
Hackett
O. K
Harold Lambert
Rice
Madison Square Garden
Fordham
Babe/ Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Baer-Louis
Griffith
John Mooney
Salt
Lake Telegram
Japan
Tojo
den ‘Barnes
Browns
Sporting News
Fige
Track Team As Good Will Messengers
Berkeley California December 29 Brutus Hamilton University of California coach proposes sending eight to ten world champion track and field athletes on a South American tour as ambassadors at large to teach Latin American customs and traditions. He suggests government sponsorship if the Pan American games are dropped as wartime substitutes for the Olympics.
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Berkeley
Calif
Brutus Hamilton
University of California
AAU
Hamilton
Stanford Finds Second Luisetti Pointer Pollard at Stanford
Stanford University announces 19 year old Jim Pollard, 6 foot 4% inch sophomore forward, has passed a special exam and will be eligible for the Pacific Coast conference season. Pollard is seen as creating a new power style for the Indians alongside the 1940 freshman squad. Coach Everett Dean expects to challenge California and USC as top threats.
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New York
West Coast
Hank
Buisetti
Jim Pollard
Stanford University
Luisetti
Pollard
Oakland
Indians
Everett Dean
Dean
Southern
California
University of California
Stanford
Ohio State
Trojans
Clair Bee
Long Island
San Francisco ‘University
Big Ten
Minnesota
Northwestern
Wisconsin
Dartmouth
Michigan
Marquette
Vols
Southeastern
Tennessee
Sugar Bowl
Missouri Valley
Creighton
Long, Island
Madison Square Garden
George
Washington
Oklahoma Aggies
Oklahoma
Indiana
Duke
Blue
Devils
St. Joseph’s
Philadelphia
Lee
Califor
Louis Voted Fighter of Year in Poll
In a global Ring magazine vote Joe Louis was named fighter of the year for the fifth time in six years, by a 5 to 2 margin. Buddy Baer ranked fourth among heavyweights, with Billy Conn, Lem Franklin and Bou Pastor also high in the division. The piece notes other champions rated in their classes and mentions potential contenders in light of March military deferments.
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New York
Joe Louis
Louis
Ring Magazine
Baer
Buddy Baer
Naval Relief Society
Madison Square, Garden
Billy Conn
Pittsburgh
Lem Franklin
Cleveland
Bou. Pastor
Saratoga Springs
N. C
Jall
Boer
Jonly Louis
Chalky Wright
Champs
Gus Lesnevich
Tony Zale
Fred Cochrane
Jackie Paterson
Scotland
Sammy Angott
Washington
Bob Montgomery
Philadelphia
Kai Kong Young
Hawaii
Manuel Ortiz
Los Angeles
Louis Salica
Cronin Stays Ready with Daily Red Sox Workout
Boston December 29 Joe Cronin manager of the Boston Red Sox trains daily at the University club in heavy sweat gear in preparation for a bench role next season. He hedges on lineup plans and notes Pesky Pellagrini could win the shortstop job, while staying prepared for multiple possibilities through workouts and game readings.
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Boston
Joe Cronin
Boston Red Sox
Jacksonville
University Club
Johnny
Pesky
Louisville
Eddie Pellagrini
San Diego
Pellagrini
Swing It Soldier at Opera House Reveals Don Wilson’s Screen Size
Don Wilson of the Jack Benny show stars in Universal’s Swing It Soldier at the Opera House. He jokes about public jibes on his frame while noting the camera flatters stouts. co stars include Ken Murray Frances Langford Bran da Cobina and more in a tuneful comedy.
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Don Wilson
Jack Benny
Universal
Opera House
Wilson
Falstaff
Don
Babe’ Hardy
John Bunny
W. C. Fields
Andy Devine
Eugene Pallette
Billy, Gilbert
Lou Costello
Ken ‘Murray
Frances Langford
Branda
Cobina
Virginia to Host Eastern Intercollegiate Boxing Meet
University of Virginia will host the Eastern Intercollegiate Boxing tournament on March 6 and 7. Several colleges are expected to send teams to Charlottesville, with competition likely to feature a range of weight classes and rising boxers from the region.
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Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Soldiers' Wet Conditions Reported In Trenches And Mines
Dr. Packchanian notes disease symptoms resemble yellow fever with yellowing of skin tissues and eyes. The key control is keeping the body as dry as possible under harsh trench warfare conditions and mining work.
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Packchanian
Radio Schedule Fragments from West Virginia Station WMMN
A fragmented old radio schedule lists programs and times for WMMN and other stations. It mentions Mary Marlin, Portia Faces Life, The Lone Ranger, Lux Radio Theatre, and various news segments, music shows, and dramas through the evening hours.
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WMMN
WABC
Mary Marlin
WEAF
CBS
Merry Islanders
WBLE
WMMM
Portia
Cbs—News
WJZ
Secret City
the Goldbergs
WEA
We the
Abbotts
Just Entertainment
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Veither
Middie
Jack Lords
Signalsea
Tike Alavy
John E Whelchel
New Heap
U.S. Naval Academy
Larson
Morris Harvey
D-E
Hugh Fullerton, JR
Richman
America
S. Nationah
Detente
Mendelson
Junk Co
Bhone Eee
Hank Luisetti
Cronin
Florida
Hot Springs
Boy Wonder
Alice G. Evans
Elsie M. Lockrider
National Institute of Health
Baltimore
New York City
Evansville
Ind
Notre Dame
Cornell
Wayne
Rhode Island State
Garden
Akee
PT Eas
4Irksbun, W
Opera
Blueville
Maple Avenue
W. Washington Street
Bath
Max
Marsion
Malone's Drug and Chemical Co
Sentinel
Mip Reed
Crystal Restaurant
Good Bay
Fairmont
KOS
BI Stern
Don Goddard
Wmmn—Sports
WBAP
Brad Reynolds
Suns
WLW
Lowell Thomas
WMIMN
Waring
Wear—Pulton
Lewin
Rosa
Tin Pan Alley
KDEA
Blondia
WOR
Lone Ranger
Gilbert &, Sullivans
Newa
Vox
Cal
Tina
Rhythm
Caravan
KDKA
Voice of
Firestone
WOAE
CBS+Music
Boya
Town
Dr. I.Q
Ut. Weaf
EDEA
Bendix
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