Attendance Drops Across Major College Football Teams
An Associated Press survey shows a near 19 percent decline in home attendance among leading football programs from last season, with the Pacific coast hardest hit and all regions slipping. Weather and wartime factors blamed. Midwest and Texas schools show varied declines as fans stay away en masse.
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Senate panel debates bill on silver for commercial use
The Associated Press notes a recess until Thursday as the Banking Committee hears Lena McCarran's opposition to a bill on silver for commercial use. A committee on federal expenditures and budget directs sessions at 9:30, with labor subcommittee activities reported. Approval noted for an investigation into grain alcohol for synthetic rubber and a House online session studying new war power legislation.
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Bama and Boston College to clash in Orange Bowl
Alabama will meet Boston College in the Orange Bowl on January 1 marking a seventh bowl appearance for Alabama in the post season. Orange Bowl officials announced the matchup after signing the teams. Boston College, coming off a big upset loss to Hal Cross, is seen as a slight favorite. Alabama has won six of its post season games and aims to return to its regular season form to retain its bowl record.
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Tennessee to Meet Tulsa in Sugar Bowl
Tennessee and Tulsa prepare for a Sugar Bowl showdown in New Orleans on New Year’s Day as coach John Barnhill predicts a late-season breakout for a potentially great Volunteers team. Tennessee seeks a fifth bowl bid in six years after a string of recent appearances.
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Bill Terry Quits As Giant Farm Manager
Chicago December 1 Bill Terry known as a baseball grouch quit as farm director of the New York Giants after 20 years as player manager and executive. Observers expect Terry may take control of the Philadelphia NL franchise, possibly with league financing if a buyer is not found before the season opens.
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Retailers Urge Yerba Mate For Tea
San Francisco merchants push yerba mate as a tea import option. Mate, dried leaves steeped like tea, is popular in South America and has a small U S market. The note mentions seven national forests in New Mexico.
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