Missouri Star Jenkins Transforms From Fullback to All America Center
Darold Ward Jenkins rose from a crowded Missouri fullback corps to become an AP All-America center. The Tiger captain, weighing 190 pounds, will graduate in June and plans to join the Army. Coach Don Faurot praises his on and off field character and pivotal role in the team’s quick breaking formation.
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Columbia
Dee
Darold Ward Jenkins
Missouri
Associated Press
Fordham
Tiger
Lieutenant Jenkins
Don Faurot
School of Business and Public Administration
Haskell Cage Teams to Play at Home Tonight
The Haskell Indians host a double header at the Haskell gym. The junior college team faces St. Paul’s college of Concordia, Missouri, while the high school squad meets Manual High of Kansas City, Missouri. First game starts at 7 30.
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Haskell
Haskell Indians
Haskell Gymnasium
St. Paul’s College
Concordia
Manual High
Kansas City
Atlanta alumni gift $750 to Coach Wal lace Butts
Georgia alumni in Atlanta presented Coach Wallace Butts with 750 dollars in appreciation of the university's Orange Bowl football team. Butts said, I don't deserve it, but the grocer man over in Athens will be happy to know about it.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Wallace Butts
Butts
Athens
Benedict's Edges Ottawa in Close 27 26 Conference Win
St Benedict's won a tight inter conference basketball game against Ottawa University 27 to 26 at Ottawa. Wendell Orge led scoring with 10 points as Ottawa held a 12 point halftime lead.
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Saints
Ottawa Atchison
Kan
J. Benedict’s
Ottawa University
Ottawa
Orge
Wendell
St. Benedict’s
Pitcher trades and big college bowl upset recalled in AP note
The Associated Press recalls events from the past five years. Commissioner Landis voided a sale of pitcher Frank Cestipe to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Detroit Tigers bought pitcher Fred Hutchinson from Seattle for cash and four players. Santa Clara, once unbeaten, was routed 9 0 by Texas Christian as Sammy Baugh’s passing and kicking sealed the upset.
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Associated Press
Landis
Frank Cestipe
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philas
Detroit Tigers
Fred Hutchinson
Seattle
Santa Clara
Texas Christian
Sammy Baugh
Cardinals Trade Mize to Giants in Major League Deal
The St Louis Cardinals sent Johnny Mize to the New York Giants after Bill Terry agreed to trade Ken O Dea and Bill Lohrmann plus cash. Rickey eyed Ray Sanders and Johnny Hopp as replacements while clubs expanded charity and night-game allocations amid winter meetings.
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Chicago
St. Louis Cardinals
Johnny Mize
New York Giants
Branch Rickey
Bill Terry
Ken O’dea
Bill Lohrmann
Ken
American Legion
Rickey
P. K. Wrigley
Chicago Cubs
Sugar Bowl betting shifts as Fordham Missouri matchup looms
New York gamblers scramble over Sugar Bowl odds as Fordham near a likely clash with Missouri. Early bets favored Fordham 5 to 9, then shifted to 5 to 6 amid last minute jitters. Odds may swing further before New Year’s Day.
1941 AP All America selections list rich college player names
The 1941 All America team features David Nath an Schreiner from Wisconsin Richard Kax Wildung from Minnesota Endicott Peabody second Harvard Darold Ward Jenkins Missouri Ralph Fife Pittsburgh Robert Reinhard California Malcolm Kutner Texas Frank Culling Albert Stanford William Dudley McGarvey Georgia Frank Sinkwich Georgia Bruce Philip Smith Minnesota and other stars with second and third teams and an extensive honorable mention list from multiple colleges including Notre Dame Tulane Navy Purdue Oregon State Detroit SMU etc.
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David Nathan Schreiner
Wisconsin
Richard Kax Wildung
Minnesota -Endicott Peabody
Harvard
Darold Ward Jenkins
Missouri
Ralph Fife
Pittsburgh
Robert Richard Reinhard
California
Malcolm James Kutner
Texas
Frank Culling Albert
Stanford
William McGarvey Dudley
Virginia
Frank Sinkwich
Georgia
Bruce Philip Smith
Minnesota
John Rokisky
Duquesne
DE Dove
Notre Dame
Ernest Blandin
Tulane
Bill Chewning
Navy
Ray Frankowski
Washington
Tom Melton
Purdue
Quentin Greenough
Oregon State
Vincent Banonis
Detroit
Ted Ramsey
Southern Methodist
Chal Daniel
Alf Bauman
Northwestern
Tackle
Tnd
Mike Karmazin
Duke Holtrast, JR
Alabama
Nick Susoeff
Washington State
Derace Moser
Texas A. & M
Bill Sewell
Steve Lach
Duke
Emmy Nelson
Jack ‘Crain
Jack Jenkins
Vanderbilt
Bob Westfall
Michigan
Steve Filipowicz
Fordham
Bowling Leagues Urged to Pay Prizes in Defense Bonds
Secretary E H Baumgarten of the American Bowling Congress urged 18000 leagues to pay their league prizes in United States defense bonds and stamps. The ABC has purchased 15000 in bonds and plans to convert most of its reserve fund into such securities.
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Milwaukee
UPI
E. H. Baumgarten
American Bowling Congress Today
National Organization
A.B.C
Ie Reserve Fund
Navy and college sports notes mix in holiday roundups
New York reports Isaac Kidd Jr son of Admiral Kidd served on the Naval Academy B football squad this season. Lieut Bill Ingram ex Navy coach is on the Oklahoma station. Tom Lombardi Syracuse footballer and oarsman of 10 years ago is said to be aboard West Virginia. NYU undergraduate paper council backs off its attack on the Violet athletic setup. Arkansas coach Ferguson claims he will avoid Pacific Coast Conference schedules, joking he might win if he took the risk.
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New York
Isaac Kidd, Jr
Admiral Kidd
Hawaii
Naval Academy
Bill Ingram
Navy
Oklahoma
Tom Lombardi
Syracuse
West Virginia
New York University
Council
Violets
Southwest
Fergie Ferguson
Arkansas Bull Weevils
Rams Sophomores Spark Fordham Football Hopes
Fordham plucks standout sophomores from Pennsylvania and New York U to bolster a squad chasing a Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl bid. Andrejco Blumenstock Filipowicz Babula bolster a rushing and receiving attack that piled up 1777 rushing yards and 916 passing yards in eight games. Sleepy Crowley builds a versatile unit as Missouri loom’s.
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Erko
Rams
Pennsylvania
Andrejco
Cheverko
Fordham
Jimmy Crowley
Tennessee
Jim Blumenstock
Steve Filipowicz
Crowley
Jim
Joe Ososki
Benny Babula
Missouri
Fordhama
Blumenstock
Filipowicz
N.Y.A
al Santilli
Ambitious Giants Aim for Ott as Manager Stronger Than Terry
Sports notes from Cleveland mention the general consensus favoring Mel Ott as Giants manager over Bill Terry. The piece profiles several players including Ernie Andres Frank Baumholtz George Ring and Jim Van Orsdel from Great Lakes naval training station as notable stars.
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Tommy Tucker
Cleveland News
Mel Ott
Giants
Bill Terry
Ernie Andres
Frank Baumholtz
George Ring
Jim van Orsdel
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Andres
Louisville Colonels
Sasoner
Walter Beitila
Ishpeming
Mich
Glenview
Inl
Naval Reserve Aviation Base
Tex
B.c.holy Cross
Oklahoma City U signs Fred Thomson to return to big time football
The item notes Oklahoma City University poised to sign Fred Thomson as its new football star coach contender while Arkansas contemplates a coaching hire. It references Lefty Grove aiming to pitch against Bob Jr. and Alsab’s weight gain amid bettor interest, plus Larry MacPhail spending 30000 in a Brooklyn outfield gambit.
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Runnor
Oklahoma City U
Fred Thomson
Arkansas
Lefty Grove
Bob, Jr
Alsab
Bettors
Larry MacPhail
Brooklyn
Padgett
Basketball Scores From Various Colleges And Colleges
Kansas State 7 Colorado State 35 Oklahoma A and M 37 Niagara 28 Great Lakes Naval Training Station 41 Indiana 36 William Jewell 54 Wentworth 44 Kansas Wesleyan 59 Chadron 37 University of Arkansas 30 St Benedicts 27 Ottawa 26 Creighton 45 Denver 16 Canisius 42 Oregon 34 Beloit 48 Arkansas State 21 Parsons 2 Arkansas City 21 Parsons B 27 Arkansas City B 26.
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St. Benedict’s
Ottawa
Creighton
Denver
Canisius
Oregon University
Beloit
Arkansas State
Junior College
Parsons
Arkansas City
Farm prices lower as war enters new world stage
Chicago reports a shift in American agriculture with prices below 1930s peaks and stocks at high levels. Producers aim for peak output in meat milk and eggs while export markets shrink. Minor gains seen in futures after early war news, with wheat corn and rye rising modestly and hogs eggs cattle higher.
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Chicago
Uncle Sam
Altho
Europe
America
Germany
Poland
U.S
Hogan Thru Hazards Sets Course Mark in Miami Open
Ben Hogan fired a 64 to lead the first round of the Miami open as 11 greenside traps failed to deter his scoring. Ky Laffoon shot 30 on the back nine to sit two back, with Bill Heinlein Jim Ferrier and others close behind at 67. Sam Snead Paul Runyan and Ben Loving posted 68 while amateur Dick Chapman led the local contingent at 69.
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Miami
Fla
Miami Springs
Ben Hogan
Ky Laffoon
Chicago
Bill Heinlein
Noblesville
Ind
Jim Ferrier
Elmhurst
Ill
Hogan
Laffoon
Sam Snead
Hot Springs
Paul Runyan
White Plains
N. Y
Ben Loving
Dick Chapman
Coral Gables
Hog Prices Rise to 15 Year December High
Chicago December 12 hog prices climbed to a 15 year December high as limited arrivals and strong demand pushed quotations 25 to 40 cents higher. Buyers paid up to 11.25 dollars per hundred pounds for choice hogs, 25 cents above yesterday’s peak. the prior Friday top was 10.20.
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Chicago
Kansas State Wins Narrowly Over Colorado State
Kansas State defeated Colorado State 87 35 in Manhattan with a late dunk by forward Jack Horacek giving the winning points as Horacek led all scorers with 15. The game was tied in the final seconds before Horacek’s decisive dunk.
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Kansas State
Colorado State
Manhattan
Kan
Jack Horacek
Horacek
Wesleyan Opens With Win in Season Opener
Wesleyan University opened its basketball season with a 59 to 87 victory over Chadron Nebraska Teachers. Wesleyan led 32 to 13 at the half and stayed ahead throughout. Lanky Bob Hunt topped the scoring with 15 points.
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Wesleyan
Salina
Kansas Wesleyan University
Chadron
Neb
Kansas
Wesleyans
Bob Hunt
Community News From Clearfield Delaware Township
Clearfield and nearby residents share social news, church events, and gatherings from early December 1941. Highlights include Grange meetings at the schoolhouse, missionary society year end activities, Christmas preparations, civic visits, and a wedding at the Dietz home.
Lone Star families gather for weekend dinners and services
Residents from McLouth, Washington Creek, Lawrence and nearby towns shared meals and visits including Mr and Mrs Tra Brammel, Mr and Mrs Frank Hans, Mr and Mrs John Daggett, and others. Mrs Eugene Lutz passed away at her Lone Star home with funeral held in Washington Creek Church of the Brethren. Burial followed in Washington Creek cemetery.
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Tra Brammel
Betty
Judith
David
McLouth
Frank Hans
Washington Creek
John Daggett
Roy Flory
Lawrence
W. J. Scott
Atchison
QO. E. Myer
Winchester
W. T. Griffith
Kansas City
Ralph Werybright
Elden Utried
Billy
Austen Flory
Eugene Lutz
Lone Star
Centropolis
Frank Flory
Rova
Lois Flory
F. c. Flory
D. W. Anderson
Lester McAllister
Rolland Garrison
Lincoln
Kan
Rudolf Dietz
J. W. Garbutt
Wesley Flory
Pleas
Social Notes and Obituary Fragments From Local Briefs
Funeral for Joseph Lawless in Kansas City referenced as brother of Mrs. Edward McClung. Local visits include Mrs. Henry Hack in Topeka and Thanksgiving times with families such as Mrs. Paul Kasold and Mrs. Caroline Pilcher. Pleasant Hour club met. talk by Mrs. John Levett on eastern trip including Quebec and the New York world’s fair.
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C. L. Meehing
Joseph Lawless
Kansas City
Lawless
Denver
Edward McClung
Henry Hack
Topeka
Caroline Pilcher
Paul Kasold
Oscar Schwarz
Barbara
Alfred Seele
Pleasant Hour Club
Guy Folks
John Levett
East
Quebec
New York
Springfield
Mass
R. Ridley
Jack Welsey
Brackett Farm Bureau Women Paint Pottery Project
Brackett unit of Farm Bureau women met with Mrs. Guy Bigsby to paint the new pottery. A covered dish luncheon followed. Mrs. Homer Hird and Mrs. B. Hildebrand joined the unit. High school students attended a concert at Hood auditorium, Kansas University. George Robert Hildebrand visited Wayne Catlett in Litwood. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ridley were dinner guests at the Guy Folks home.
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M. B. Starr
H.A. Edler
Mable
G. RK. Breithaupt
The
Grange
Clearfield School House
Ruby Meeder
Lylelark
Baldwin High School
Ralph Mathia
Budora
Martin Breithaupt
J. B. Schendel
Allen
Clearfield Missionary Society
Alberta Deckwa
Hanna Meeder
C. F. Weidensaul
Louise Brecheisen
Home Fund
Dorothy Hausman
Irene Brecheisen
Sunshine Pals
W. B. Kirby
Brackett
Farm Bureau
Guy Bigsby
Homer Hird
B. Hildebrand
Hood Auditorium
Kansas Univeralty
George Robert Hildebrand
Wayne Catlett
Litwood
Robert Ridley
Guy Folks
Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Belleville And Nearby Cities
Belleview residents plus relatives from Lawrence Omaha Kansas City Wichita Lone Star and Kaw Valley shared meals and celebrations for Thanksgiving. Attendees included Minnie Whaley Ralph Whaley Howard Whaley Kenneth Ann Ariene Ann and many extended family members. A 50th wedding anniversary dinner for Mr. and Mrs. QO. E. Votaw was held at the O. Votaw home with J D Mills and others joining.
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Minnie Whaley
Ralph Whaley
Bobby
Patsy
Carl Wichman
Lawrence
Howard Whaley
Kenneth
Ariene Ann
Fred Whaley
Lyman Shirek
Omaha
Neb
L. J. Shirok
Jennie Crane
Orville
Kansas City
Ed James
Donald McTaggert
A. c. James
QO. E. Votaw
C. C. Gerstenberger
O. ©. Votaw
Otto Altenbernd
Bernice
Kaw Valley
Milton Shaffatal
Gerald Grosdidier
Albert Grosdidier
Ed Hadi
Albert Sommer
Oscar Hadl
A, Ll, Hadl
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Army
M.U. All-America Center
Darold Jenkins
Charles Chamberlain
Jenkins
Faurot
Ports Sports Wirror
David Harum
By Dave Hoff
Jim Crowley
M. U
Fordham Observer
N.Y.U
By Sid Feder
49Th Street
Joe Andrejeo
George Chev
Preston
Nebraska
Ulrich
Eason
Herndon
Teeter
Wallach
Abel
Harris
Jeffries
Blue
Bradley
Ice
Jacobs
Lohry
Town State
Mathews
Steuber
Wade
Whited
Zikmund
Lancaster
Wis
Laverne, Minn
N.Y
Higginsville
Canton
Montrose
Calif
Dallas
Glendale
Bluefield
Youngstown
Faribault
Minn
BY William Ferguson
Andrew Kloon
United States
Richard Lawrence
ITC
Bruce Baird
NEA Service, Inc
T.M. Reg. U.S. Pat
Greenland
Iceland
Hugh S. Fullerton, Jr
Rose Hill
Rose Bowl
New York U
Pasadena
Sleepy Jim Crowley
Mizzou
Tigers
Sleepy Jim
Johnny Law
Johnny
Mal Stevens
Journal-World
Oklahoma A. and
Niagara U
Hogan Thru Hazards
Clearfield
Unt Grove
Victor
Lawrence Solberg
J. D. Flory
Fred Flory
Deford
Overbrook
Will Bachelor
Ezra Jamison
Chilgeet
Quinter
Eldon Urich
Ralph Werbright
Magdalene Dietz
Charles Lamb
Sunflower Club
Harry Houton
Lois
Opal Mae Dietz
Ernest Tuckel
Felix Tuckel
Rev. L. Hf. Griffith
Dietz
Wari
Whitman Candies Eldridge Pharmacy
Toy and Gift Department
Fritz CO
Belleview
Stetson
Arles Ree
J. R. Williams
Iaah Moe
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