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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1940

Page

6

Stanford To Start Young Indian Eleven In Rose Bowl

Clark Shaughnessy will field a notably young Stanford squad for the Rose Bowl against Nebraska. The Indian eleven features four sophomores, four juniors and three seniors with players such as Graff Stamm Taylor Lindekog Palmer Banducci Meyer Albert Kmetovic Gallarneau Standlee in key roles.

Stanford Clark Shaughnessy Nebraska Cornhuskers Stan Graff Oakland Graff Ed Stamm Stamm California Bears Portland Ore Chuck Taylor Washington Huskies Indian Territory Taylor San Jose Vic Lindekog Santa Ana Junior College Palo Alto Cut Bank Mont Dick Palmer Redskins Albert Oklahoma City Okla Bruno Banducci Stanfords Richmond Calif Fred Meyer Pacific Coast Frank Albert Seaon

East West Grid Teams Prepare for Shrine Game

Coaches from the East and West football squads plan the annual Shrine New Years charity clash in Berkeley and at Stanford. The East scrimmages an Oakland pro team under Andy Kerr and Bernie Bierman, while the West practices on Stanford field under Orin Hollingberg and Matty Bell. The East emphasizes running with Tommy Harmon while the West leans on Paul Christman and a passing attack is planned to counter the East.

San Francisco Oakland Berkeley Andy Kerr Bernie Bierman Stanford University Orin Hollingberg Matty Bell Paul Christman Missouri Tommy Harmon Michigan

Lost and Found column promises prompt results

The classified page notes the Lost and Found column offers quick results with articles often returned within an hour after press time, and provides a contact phone number for inquiries. The brief item references reader tips and quick service.

Huskers Pace Rose Bowl Prep Amid Festivities

Nebraska prepares a gridiron workout and Christmas dinner before the Rose Bowl trip to California. Quarterback Harry Hopp is out with a mild influenza but expected to recover quickly. Coach Jones plans a possible second drill if needed. Stanford also focuses on resting ahead of the New Year Rose Bowl showdown with Nebraska.

Phoenix Ariz Nebraska Harry Hopp Hopp Lawrence (Biff) Jones Palo Alto Cal Stanford Southern California

Roundup of Boxing Baseball and College Football Notes

Christmas packages aside, Lea Savold wires Mike Jacobs about January 10 plans with Bill Poland in New York Garden and Al Delaney. Duke defeats Georgia Tech 46 to 7 as Wallace Wade chastises slow huddle. Carl Storck and Earle Neale return to pro football with the Steelers. Lan dreth Seed Co. in Bristol Pa marks 54 years, hosting an exhibition against the Phillies. Dewey Fragetta handles Tony Canzoneri's refereeing duties as he brings six wrestlers to the ring.

New York Pala Lea Savold Mike Jacobs Bill Poland al Delaney Tropical Park California Santa Anita Carl Storck Dayton Triangles Earle Greasy) Neale Pittsburgh Steelers Sandloll Landreth Seed Co Bristol Phillies Dewey Fragetta Tony Canzoneri

Notable Ring News and Holiday Notices Mix

Awkward Aba Simon defeats Al Delaney but lines up for a title bout with Joe Louis. Detroit fans alerted to the heavyweight matchup. Vivi-Anne Hulton, famed figure skater, noted. A Seattle auto crash required 200 stitches for a victim. Charlie Gehringer trains with the Tigers. Walter Johnson hints at a 1942 congressional bid. Christmas and New Year greetings included.

Simon al Delaney Joe Louis Detroit Vivi-Anne Hulton Seattle Charlie Gehringer Tigers Walter Big Johnson Congress

Chapman Leaves Indians in Trade to Washington

Ben Chapman is traded from the Cleveland Indians to Washington in a deal that brings left handed pitcher Joe Krakauskas to the Senators. Johnny Allen is sold to the Browns for about $20. The Indians’ outfield reshuffle includes Gerald Walker Roy Weatherly Jeff Heath Beau Bell and Lou Campbell as they prepare for 1940. Chapman, 32, had been a regular in the Indians outfield the past two seasons.

Cleveland Ben Chapman Cleveland Indians Tribe St. Louis Browns Indians Chapman Washington Joe Krakauskaas Johnny Allen Browns Deroit Floyd Giebell Gerald Walker Roy Weatherly Jeff Heath Beau Bell Loup Campbell New York Yankees Walker Frankie Putlak Odell Hale Joe Dobson Boston Red Sox Jim Bagby, Jr Gene Desantels Roger Cramer Boston Krakauskas Senators Rade Allen St. ‘Louis Browns George Caster Philadelphia Athletics Dennis Gatehouse Fred Ostermueller Red Sox

Blaik to Lead Army Football as Civilian Coach Rumors

Reports say Earl Blaik, then Dartmouth coach, may take charge of Army football replacing Capt. Bill Wood. Blaik’s West Point ties and Dartmouth success are cited as reasons, with formal announcements expected as Christmas holidays ease.

West Point N. Y U. S. Military Academy Earl Red) Blaik Dartmouth Bldik Gar Davidson Bill Wood Cavalry Fort Bliss Tex Army Hanover N. H Blaik Robert L. Eichelberger Big Green Harry Fata) Ellinger William H. McCarter Altho

Christmas Greetings Mix Sports and Old Headlines

A collage of sports and social notes mixes holiday wishes to fans with references to Kansas and Nebraska teams, coaches, and players. It mentions Phog Allen defending amateurism, Elwyn Dees tending to Nebraska players en route to the Rose Bowl, and Stanford planning 3300 rooters, along with historical odds and Army training quirks.

Southwest Conference All-Stars to Meet St Marys Rattlers

Six Southwest conference schools will be represented in the war relief fundraiser game against the St Marys Rattlers with coaching by Fred Thomson and Jack Curtice. Players from SMU Rice Arkansas Texas Baylor TCU Hardin Simmons Trinity Sam Houston State San Marcos Texas Wesleyan McMurry and West Texas State are listed. Kickoff set for 2:30 p.m.

San Antonio Tex St. Mary’s Rattlers War Relief Fund Fred Thomson Arkansas Jack Curtice West Texas State Southern Methodist Rice Texas Baylor Texas Christian University Hardin- Simmons Trinity Sam Houston State San Marcos State Texas Wesleyan McMurry

Eight Kansas Juco teams to play in Independence tourney

Basketball teams from eight Kansas junior colleges Arkansas City Chanute Coffeyville El Dorado Fort Scott Iola Parsons and Independence will compete in a three day tournament starting Thursday with action each night in championship or consolation play conducted in Independence.

Independence Kan Kansas Arkansas City Chanute Coffeyville el Dorado Fort Scott Iola Parsons

Classifieds feel at Journal-World Ad Page

Daily buyers and sellers converge on the Journal-World classified page. Call 22 to reach an Ad-Taker and place your ad today.

Journal-World

Pancho Villa Bets The Horse Must Win At Juarez Track

Pancho Villa reputedly owned a betting edge at Juarez in 1912, insisting the horse must win. After a disputed payout, bookmakers settled with Villa as tensions rose between factions, with races halted during border conflicts and Villa’s crew clashing with authorities. Ceferino Garcia was later found guilty of west coast bookmaking.

Don Sanders NEA Service Pancho Villa Villa Juarez el Paso Panchita Panzareta Matt Winn Ceferingo Garcia

College stars prepare for bowl season and coaching rumors

The piece notes college stars training for January bowl games as Phil Weintraub contemplates retirement after baseball. It mentions Frank Leahy and a possible LSU coaching move, praise from rival coaches for Oklahoma basketball, and Cleveland adding outfielder Gerald Walker to strengthen the team.

University of Oklahoma Cleveland Gerald Walker

Suburbanite Takes Third Race at Charles Town

Suburbanite won the third race at Charles Town drawling attention to a local track meet. The remark Alluding to Shakespeare sparked curiosity among bettors and spectators at the midweek program.

Charles Town Shakespeare

Dizzy Dean’s Arkansas hobby and Dixie Howell link

The text notes Dizzy Dean’s new Arkansas farm in Yes county and mentions Wayne Ripper Pitts from Dixie Howell’s Arizona State squad as a postman son. It also references Indiana basketball national champion Branch McCracken predicting tough West and South holiday games and notes St. Louis Browns facing troubles with light emit.

Dizzy Dean Yes County Ark Wayne Ripper Pitts Dixie Howell Arizona State Eleven Branch McCracken Indiana Branch St. Louis Browns Greasy Neale Pittsburgh

Cat Eats Tinsel In Navy Chief’s Christmas Diet

Lincoln Nebraska December 24 Chief Petty Officer Greenwell reports a curious incident as his cat devoured tinsel from the Christmas tree. The pet stood on hind feet to reach the strands and licked its paws between bites, thriving on the festive diet.

Lincoln Neb Greenwell Navy Recruiting Station

Swiss court charges seven in espionage case

Lausanne seven including former Swiss army colonel Arthur Fonjallaz his son Rene Marcel a champion bobsledder and Frieda Ellison a German born US citizen face espionage and state security code violations. Two Swiss and two Germans also named in the federal penal court proceeding.

Lausanne Switzerland United States Vielston Arthur Fonjallaz Frieda Ellison Fonjallaz Rene Marcel

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