Grid Fans Had More Fun Scores Higher This Year
In 1940 college football, scoring rose to an average of 13.38 points per game across 269 teams, up from 13.06 the prior season and approaching 1938 levels. The Southwest led in scoring, with Tennessee’s 319 points boosting the South’s average, while the Rocky Mountain district dropped to the bottom, and the Midwest and East showed mid-range gains.
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Gophers Named Top Football Team of 1940 Season
Minnesota won eight straight games and the Western Conference title to finish first in the final AP ranking with 1 244 points. Stanford followed with 1 125 points and 44 first place votes while Texas A and M dropped to sixth after a loss. Michigan and Tennessee also featured in the top five as unbeaten teams prepared for post season bowls.
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Huskers Win Big Six Title and Rose Bowl Bid
Nebraska clinched the Big Six football crown for the ninth time in 13 years and earned a Rose Bowl trip. Missouri slipped to third after a strong season, while Kansas allowed 138 points, and Oklahoma's Jack Haberlein scored 13 points despite not playing a minute.
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Kansas Jayhawks Forecast for 1940 41 Basketball
Dr. Frest Allen predicts Kansas will show finesse in ball handling but be weak in scoring and rebounding for the 1940 41 season. Phog Allen, famed Jayhawks mentor, notes past six titles and two shares in 12 Big Six years. Bruce Drake of Oklahoma receives this year’s banner. Kansas veterans include three juniors and three seniors who beat Oklahoma in the Big Six playoff.
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Jayhawks face Indiana in NCAA finals and seek scoring depth
Kansas coach Dr. Allen rebuilds a short six-man squad led by Engleman captaining the NCAA first team. Allen, Hogben, Johnson and Kline join Allen on the expected starting unit as they shoulder hopes for the 1940-41 season against Texas in December.
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Jayhawker Notes From Downtown Session On Prospect Adjustments
The Downtown Quarterback club's final meeting at the El dridge hotel featured film showings of Kansas-Colorado State and remarks from Vic Hart on next year's prospects. He noted several freshmen may struggle to keep up with the law of averages but praised Lawrence players like Bob Hagen and Warren Hodges as potential replacements. The report also mentions ties to Nebraska Kansas State and Texas basketball, along with coverage of Dr. James Naismith and related publications and honors.
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College Basketball Scores From AP Report
Wisconsin defeats Ripon 39 to 20 while Michigan State tops Kalamazoo 48 to 29. Xavier 57 over Kentucky Wesleyan 25. Pittsburg Teachers 29 edges Southwestern Teachers 28. Toledo 73 over Hillsdale 43. Idaho 49 surpasses Eastern Washington 40. Stanford 51 defeats Hamline 37. Gonzaga 48 over Lewiston Normal 19. Washington State 42 beats Whitman 26. Bacone 40 over Connors Agricultural 29. Billings Polytechnic 35 to 27 over South Dakota Mines.
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Nebraska Looks Toward Rose Bowl Bid Boost in Lincoln
Lincoln reacts with euphoria as Nebraska earns Rose Bowl consideration. Rally crowds flood streets, classes dismissed, and coach Biff Jones comments on the prep ahead. Stanford assigns tickets at 4.40 each with 15 000 general admission seats in Pasadena. Nebraska expects about 80 000 dollars in receipts after expenses are covered.
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Lawrence Lions and Topeka Trojans lead Eastern Kansas all star team
The Eastern Kansas conference all star picks honor Lions and Trojans with Junius Penny captain of the first team at tackle. Carl Hird Ed Dodson and Gordon Stucker anchor the lineup with multiple letters and strong showings across end guard and tackle roles.
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Lions Backfield Stars Highlight Local Football Roster
Stucker proved a season long pass snatcher and strong lineman in a Topeka boosted squad. Pat Green and Kenneth Sperry anchor the backfield with junior form, joined by Kenny Johnson and Duane Patterson. Ed Haley handles center with Penny stepping aside.
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K U Cage Schedule 1939 Results and Lineup Notes
The schedule lists K U cage games through March with dates in December 1939 to March 11. Opponents include Fordham Temple Iowa State Missouri Kansas State Nebraska Oklahoma A and M Wichita State and more, with games at Lawrence, Stillwater, and other sites. The report also notes second team guards Herron Holdredge and other players Curtis Hinshaw Graves Palmer Green Hollom Rathien as reserves and mentions pivot post absence and wingmen.
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