Aggies whip Rams as Hoyas lose battle in bowls
A roundup of New Year's Day bowls shows Stanford beating Nebraska 21-13 in the Rose Bowl while Boston College edged Tennessee 19-13 in the Sugar Bowl. Texas A&M nudged Fordham 13-12 in the Cotton Bowl and Western Reserve topped Teachers 26-13 in the Sun Bowl. Additional games featured Mississippi State over Georgetown 14-7 and a West-East clash in San Francisco ending in a tie after passes from Harmon and Christman.
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Judson Bailey
Associated Press
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Titans
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Texas Aggies
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Western Reserve
Charles Taylor
Pete Kmietovich
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Bama) Smith
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Two Tipsy Fans Take Wrong Train To Bowl
Two men at the Sugar Bowl game in New Orleans showed tickets to police clerk F. J. Aragon and demanded seating. Aragon noticed the tickets were for the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The pair muttered about catching the wrong train as they walked away.
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New Orleans
F. J. Aragon
Aragon
Pasadena
Calif
Stanford Triumph Caps Remarkable Rose Bowl Season
Stanford defeats Nebraska 21 to 13 to seal the Rose Bowl title finishing a dramatic comeback from last place in 1939 to national prominence under coach Clark Shaughnessy. Stanford’s offense rolled 254 yards to Nebraska’s 56 with 14 first downs to nine as Pete Kmetovic sparked the late decisive return.
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Nebraska
West Coast
Russ Newland
Pasadena
Calif
Stanford
Clark Daniel Shaughnessy
Petalide
Shaughnessy
Chicago
Middle West
Big Ten
Shanaghnessy
Cornhuskers
Nebraskans
Herman Rohrig
Allen Zismund
Gallarneau
Frank Albert
Albert
Stanfords
Pete Kmetovic
Kmetovic
J . Stanford
Sugar Bowl Trophy Comes East With Eagles Victory
Boston College Eagles defeat Tennessee Volunteers 13 0 in a dramatic Sugar Bowl showing courage and persistence. Charlie O Rourke and Hank Toczylowski shine alongside flyweight defense as Eagles rally from early setback to drive 80 yards in final four minutes securing the win before 73 181 fans.
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Mortimer Kreeger
New Orleans
Frank Leahy
Boston College Eagles
Tennessee Volunteers
Charlie O'Rourke
Hank Toczylowski
Chet Gladchuk
George Kerr
Eagles
Tennessee
Jank Woronicz
O'Rourke
Harry Connolly
Toczylowski
Frank Maznicki
O Rourke seals comeback run for Vols victory
O Rourke led a decisive scoring drive starting at the 31 yard line with three plays for a first down, then connected on passes to move Tennessee to the 23. He scrambled for a late keeper, eluding tackles and sprinting to the end zone for the winning score.
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O'Rourke
Tennessee
Vols
Charlie
Rams Praised For Fine Play In Cotton Bowl Thrill
In Dallas on January 3 the Texas Aggies edged Fordham 13 to 12 in a Cotton Bowl thriller before 46 000. Aggies star Jarrin John Kimbrough hinted at a pro move with a $37 500 seasonal offer from Douglas Hertz of the New York Yankees of the NFL, while no contract was signed yet.
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Felex R. McKnight
Dallas
Texas Aggies
Fordham
Football Rams
Kimbrough
Cotton Bowl Athletic Association
Dan D. Rogers
Cotton Bowl Group
Aggies
Blue Chinas
Jarri John Kimbrough
New York
Jarrin’ John
Douglas Hertz
New York Yankees
Jonn
Briez Fails To Pick Bowl Game Winners
A raw collage of sports wit and trivia notes, noting mixed bowl game picks. Highlights include Gonzaga’s press agent quip, Shaughnessy play‑off debates, Nebraska’s defense, Fordham vs Texas A&M moments, Boston mayoral bets, and random player salary chatter.
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Brietz
Boys Club Enters Two Teams In City Championship
The Boy's club of Grafton will enter two full teams in the Lawson Community Center city championship tournament. The senior team is led by Leonard Bott captain and includes Bob McCartney Pred Cook Carl Bolliger Mallory Boston Charles Ball and Lyle Shader. The junior team features Pat Clingan Richard Boston Bint Golden Paul Poling and Arthur Boston. McCartney was county runner up to Bill Cather and Bolliger reached the semi finals in that tournament.
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Grafton
Lawson Community Center
Leonard Bott
Bob McCartney
Pred Cook
Carl Bolliger
Mallory Boston
Charles Ball
Lyle Shader
Pat Clingan
Richard Boston
Bint Golden
Paul Poling
Arthur Boston
Bill Cather
Catholic Priest Wins Another Golf Trophy During Holiday Classic
The Rev. W.B. Pipp of Detroit Michigan won the Christmas week golf tournament at White Sulphur Springs in a field of 33 amateurs. He led all rounds with a 138 net and received a silver replica of the first golf trophy awarded in the United States, as the Oakhurst Golf Club’s historic event traces back to 1884.
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White Sulphur Springs
Detroit
Mich
W.B. Pipp
United States
Oakhurst
Milwaukee Tony Zale Stops Martin in Milwaukee Bout
Milwaukee fighter Tony Zale stops Tony Martin in a middleweight bout. The event lists Zale at 162 pounds and Martin at 162 pounds with locations Milwaukee and Columbus, and references other bouts including Shucco beating Jack in Columbus.
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Milwaukee
Tony Zale
Gary
Ind
Tony Martin
Columbus
Tony Shucco
Boston
Jack
Gray Shadow Stars in Marked Men at Opera House
Gray Shadow leads the supporting cast of the big hit Marked Men now playing to capacity at the Opera House. The famed film dog, grandson of Strongheart, outshines human actors with flawless timing and instinct, performing without cues and delivering pivotal desert-climax action.
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Gray Shadow
Strongheart
Anoab
Ohce'n Og
Sherman Scott
Scobti
Wild Horse Range at Opera House Starring Jack Randall
Jack Randall stars in the Monogram feature Wild Horse Range shown at the Opera House. The Western epic showcases fast action scenic outdoor backdrops and a chase filled plot as Randall and guest star Yaccnelli confront rustlers with humor from Frank Yocasell and direction by Raymond K. Johnson.
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Jack Randall
Shar
Monogram
Randall
Raymond K. Johnson
Carl Krusada
Frank Yocasell
Yaccnelli
Debut Leads by Phyllis Ruth in New Feature Film
A very attractive blonde Phyllis Ruth makes her debut as lead in this feature. She is described as comely hero, with capable support from Marin Sais Ralph Hoopes Forrest Taylor and Steve Clark.
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Phyllis Ruth
Marin Sais
Ralph Hoopes
Forrest Taylor
Steve Clark
Bearcats to Host University High in Riverside Showdown
A large crowd is expected as Grafton Bearcats face University High of Morgantown at the Riverside drive field-house. The 8:15 p.m. main game follows a 7 p.m. B team contest with University High favored to win using the same lineup from last year.
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Cumberland
Grafton Bearcats
University High
Morgantown
Riverside Drive
Ron McKinney
Skaggs
O'Connor
Graham
Carrico
Bearcat
Frey
Knight
Hamric
Davis
Nicola
Lear
Bridgeport
Bridgeport High
Irving Hilltoppers Reach Big Ten Class Again
Between halves entertainment by the GHS senior band is planned for tonight and tomorrow as W.I. is once more regarded as the class of the Big Ten following last week’s play.
St Augustine Opener Set Tonight At Local Gym
St Augustine High forecasts a season kickoff versus St Francis of Morgantown in the school gym this evening. The locals recently claimed a holiday title by routing their alumni and field what may be one of their strongest teams in years.
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St. Augustine High School
St. Francis High of
Morgantown
St. Augustine School
Farmer Dies Friendly
Tyler county farmer Witten Martin, 73, died last night from a heart ailment. He is survived by his widow and one brother, Ebenezer Martin of Sisterville.
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Friendly
Witten Martin
Tyler County
Ebenezer Martin
Sisterville
Bitter election flares as armed standoff ends
In Clarksburg amid a bitter election dispute, about 300 to 400 supporters paraded to the governor’s office. Governor Emanuel Willis Wilson refused to surrender keys, saying his term continues until a successor is elected. Guards and state employees gathered, weapons reported but no violence occurred as interim leader Fleming’s election was later sustained by the Supreme Court.
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Emanuel Willis
Wilson
Goff
White
Fleming
Supreme Court
Theme Song Changes Across Major Networks This Week
New York reports a wave of changes as ASCAP to BMI music rights shift reshapes broadcasts. Major labels introduce new songs with stars like Kate Smith Bing Crosby and Bob Hope moving into new slots and Amos and Andy altered. NBC CBS and others adjust lineups with 15 minute premieres and specials tied to the 50th Chicago Symphony anniversary.
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MBS
NBC Chartis
Haat
CBS
Wil
New York
ASCAP
BMI
Sera
Rudy Vallee
Kate Smith
America
Amos and
Andy
Angel Bob Hope
Igie
Bing Crosby
NBC
T Music
America’s Town
Ing
Sinfonietta
Chicago Symphony
Le Words Poniog NEC Wear Bob Grasb Brahs
A fragmented OCR note mentions NEC-WEAR-Bob Grasb event with unclear details. The readable bits imply a local item or ad style reference to costumes or gear. Entities are uncertain. the text lacks complete names, dates, or places to confirm a clear news angle.
Radio Listings for WMMN Fairmont Central WV Schedule
Radio guide lists NBC ABC CBS and local programs with times late afternoon through night. Notable items include Jack Armstrong sketches Bud Barton news updates Bob Edge outdoors and sports talk. Also includes stubs for lost dog notice and a Santa Claus feature on WHIMN.
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Santa Claus
NBC
Wjz
T and
Betty
CBS
WMMN
Edwin C. Hill
WBC
WEAF
Dimmy ‘Dorsey
EDEA
Bill Stern
Bob Edge
Gece Mae George ~ Barnes
Nbc-Wrap
Fort Pearson
Paul Sullivan
Agn
Ges
Nbc-Weaf
Abner
World Today
Amos'n Andy
Fred Waring
Hasy
Public Auction Of Estate Assets In Taylor County
Under a decree of the Circuit Court of Taylor County dated December 1 1940 the estate of Hattie A Kunst deceased will be sold at public auction January 13 1941 at the county courthouse at One O clock P M The sale covers personal property and specific stock holdings including 20 shares of The First National Bank of Graf ton stock Certificate No 52 26 2 3 shares of The Goff Arnold Land Company stock Certificate No 7 Terms of sale listed Dec 26 Jan 2 9
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Taylor County
William H. Kunst
Gha. Kunst
Roliet
Hattie A. Kunst
First National Bank of Grafton
Goff-Arnold Land Company
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