Santa Claus Only One Not Mentioned For Tulsa Job
Kansas City report outlines candidates for Tulsa University football coach after Chet Benefiel resignation. Fred Thomson eyed, Francis Schmidt attracting attention, Mike Getto and Pop Warner styles discussed. Iowa State and Oklahoma ties noted with Caddocks and Tucker discussed. Jayhawks potential opener vs Washington University in St Louis mentioned and Kansas star John Hallberg highlighted.
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Santa Claus
Tulsa
Kansas City
Tulsa University
Chet Benefiel
Fred Thomson
Altho Francis Schmidt
Ohio State
Kansas-Iowa University
Lawrence
Washington University of St. Louis
Jayhawks
Sports Roundup Seeks Winners and Big Moments Across Football
New York reports a whirlwind for the season with California poised to face Georgia Tech in a semifinal and notes on Cooper-style programs. Connie Mack celebrates his birthday as the Athletics eye pennants while Julius Lew Jenkins Fritzie Zivic Billy Conn could headline an all star show in Miami. Red Blaik returns to West Point next fall with relaxed army rules teased and Notre Dame’s Layden discusses a strong 1941 lineup as college football optimism grows.
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New York
California
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
Tech
Montgomery
Neck of the Woods
Mike Jacobs
Miami
Lew Jenkins
Fritzie Zivic
Billy Conn
Jenkins
Mike
Benny Leonard Sava
Benny
Old Seabiscuit
Santa Anita
Sam Snead Wins $5,000 Shooting Match
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin notes Sam Snead won the $5,000 shooting match in a prominent event. Doyle highlights Snead as the champion.
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Lynn C. Doyle
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Sam Snead
Santa Claus at Coffeyville Jail Christmas Stunt
Three city jail prisoners hung stockings on Christmas Eve and found them filled with candy as police officers played Santa Claus. The note appears on the Journal-World classifieds page.
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Santa
Coffeyville
Santa Claus
Nebraska Confidence Grows Ahead of Rose Bowl Game
Pasadena and Phoenix dispatches report rising confidence in the Nebraska Cornhuskers as observers, including Steve Owen and Ray Richards, assess Nebraska’s offense and resilience after practice. Stanford remains favored locally, but praise for Nebraska’s line and backs grows amid debate on the matchup.
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Pasadena
Calif
Stanford
Indians
Nebraska
Clark Shaughnessy
Phoenix
Steve Owen
New York Giants
Los Angeles
Prairies
Ray Richards
University of California At
Stanfords
Richards
Mike Francis
Hopp
Luther
Herman Po
Midwest
Reagan and Kracum Injured in Shrine East West Scrimmage
San Francisco Dec 26 Two East stars Reagan and Kracum suffered injuries in a vigorous scrimmage with the Oakland Giants threatening their participation in the Shrine East West New Year game. X rays ordered to assess knee and arm injuries could sideline the University of Pennsylvania halfback Francis Xavier Reagan and Pittsburgh fullback George Kracum, though East coaches Kerr and Bierman expect both to play.
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San Francisco
Oakland Giants
Francis Xavier Reagan
University of Pennsylvania
George Kracum
Pittsburgh
Andy Kerr
Bernie Bierman
Remnants of Baseball Trades and Boxing Honors Across Years
The clipped AP notes a 2 year old Dodgers purchase of Lougs Berger from the Red Sox, a McCormick two year Cincinnati deal around 16000 yearly, a Ring Magazine boxer of the year Henry Armstrong, and the Officials Association push for better pay and duties with 1985 pay cuts.
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Associated Press
Brooklyn Dodgers
Loulgs
Marke Roan
Journal World Classifieds Called Town’s Busiest Market
The Journal World Classifieds are described as the town’s busiest market place. The page serves as a central hub for ads, notices, and small local exchanges.
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Journal - World
Mehle Seeks Four Minute Mile In 1941 42
Walter Mehle, hopeful American middle distance runner, predicts a four minute mile as achievable in 1941 or 1942. He plans meticulous training and race planning, citing past close calls and American records set in the 1500 meters. Mehle, an N Y A official in Madison, Wisconsin, aims to surpass Glenn Cunningham and Lovelock with precise preparation.
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New Orleans
Walter Mehle
Glenn Cunningham
Wisconsin
Mehle
N.Y.A
Madison
Wis
Milwaukee
Bill Bonthron
Princeton
Cunningham
Tane
Fresno
Calif
Jack Lovelock
Sunflower invitational tips off at Washburn College
Eight teams from four conferences compete in the Sunflower intercollegiate invitational basketball opener at Washburn, with Wichita State and Emporia State Teachers meeting in tonight’s opener. Maryville Teachers and Kansas Wesleyan also play, while Southwestern and Baker, Washburn and St Benedicts, and Maryville face Kansas Wesleyan in other first round games. Winners advance to semifinals with consolation brackets ensuring every team plays nightly through Saturday’s final. Kansas Wesleyan and Southwestern expected to challenge Maryville. Washburn hosts after last year’s runner up finish. All games occur at Whiting Fieldhouse on Washburn campus.
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Kansas State Teachers College
Thebate
Charley Morgan
Bill
Jack
John Lance
Ray Lance
Blair
Pat Chapman
Bill Morgan
Topeka
Washburn College
Maryville
Wichita University
Emporia State Teachers
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina
Washburn
St. Benedict’s
Atchison
Southwestern
Winfield
Baker University
Sunflower
University of Kansas
Kansas Wesleyan
Kansas
Baker
Baldwin
Shringfield
Springfield
K. U
Emporia State
Wichita
Technicods
Whiting
Blair Will Coach Army's Grid Team
West Point announces civilian coaching for Army football next fall led by Earl Red Blaik, returning from Dartmouth with a full staff from Dartmouth and Pittsburgh. Brigadier General Eichelberger cites difficulty securing officer coaches during the national emergency. Captain Bill Wood goes on active duty after coaching the 1940 team.
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West Point
N. Y
Army
Earl
Red) Blaik
Dartmouth
Harry 0. Ellinger
Army Guard
Frank Moore
Military Academy
Anly
Wood
Bill” Wood
Blaik
The Scoreboard by Harry Grayson
Roger Langley leads the National Ski Association push to head skiing ahead of rivals as the metric system is dropped and English terms favored. Texas A M stars John Kimbrough Marshall Robnett and Jim Thomason are praised as top lineman and back, Hank Luisetti returns to amateur status with the Olympic Club, and Ned Irish eyed for a national AAU title. Marion Hollins reengages with Del Monte Properties on Monterey Peninsula sites, Wally Frederick promotes college sports publicity in Atlanta, Harmon may join the Chicago Bears as Wistert predicts, with Grange backing radio and sideline roles.
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Harry Grayson
NEA Service
Roger Langley
National Ski Association
John Kimbrough
Texas A. & M
Marshall Robnett
Jim Thomason
Aggies
Hank Luisetti
Stanford
San Francisco
Civic Auditorium
Ned Irish
New York
Madison Square Garden
Marion Hollins
Pasatiempo Country Club
Miss Hollins
del Monte Properties Company of California
Pebble Beach
Cypress Point
Monterey Peninsula
Knowledge Tile club Christmas party and upcoming events
The Knowledge Tile community club held a Christmas party December 18 at Mrs. Burns home with dinner carols gift exchanges and mystery pals. Upcoming events include an oyster supper January 1 at 7 o clock and the next meeting January 8 at Mrs. Morgan's home.
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Clyde
Herbert Wilson
Jack
Knowledge Tile Community Club
H. O. Burns
Rice
Johnnie Morgan
Knowledge Him Community Club
Knowledge Hill
Glenn Colburn
Toeka
Baker Murphy
Richard
J. F. Thiry
HW. Chuick
Kansas City
Dimick
Doaty
Bart Janeway
Kedwin
Henry Belerman
da Athey
Kasson
Donna Cox
Knowledge Hill School
Idella Cox
Lawrence
Oliver Transue
Ilelen
Mackey Meadow Lark 4-H Christmas Meeting Held
The Meadow Lark 4-H club gathered at Tom Wiley’s home last Wednesday for a Christmas meeting. President Tiarhara Sheets presided while Tom Cowley Jr led the recreation. Measles caused some absences, and gifts were exchanged from the prior meeting. Refreshments followed a pleasant evening.
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Meadow Lark 4-H
Tom Wiley
Tiarhara Sheets
Tom Cowley, Jr
Wames
F. W. Berelter
Christmas News From Monmouth Area Schools and Families
Fragments recount a hospital trip for a patient recovering from an auto crash and plans to use crutches after bed rest. A Christmas program delights Frances Metcalfe’s pupils. Several local residents report injuries and holiday visits, with many families hosting relatives and sharing turkey dinners on December 22.
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Pital
Monmouth
Frances Metcalfe
John North
Clarence Hummelgaard
Leavenworth
North
H.C. Nunemaker, Jr
Vane da Jo Reede
Lawrence
N. W. Pettenglil
Kansas City
Claude Norris
Carol Ann
Herbert Nunemaker
Nunemaker
Slater
Edna
House
John Hogge
Topeka
Joe Wolf
Welbourne Emory
Frank Arthur
Maurice Sutter
Kate Jewett
Memorial Hospital
Gardner
Mary Breese
Des Moines
J. C. Hemphill
Meredith Smith
Nannie Charleton
Arthur
Hemphill
Joedith Jo
Knowl edge Hill social notes recount Springfield links
Mr and Mrs Neal Viets of Springfield Missouri spent Wednesday to Friday with Mr and Mrs M E Stewart. Mrs Mammon of O Neil visited. quilting dominated the days. Various local residents and families, including Rice and Janeway, appear in social calls and meetings with church and club events noted.
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Neal Viets
Springfield
M. E. Stewart
Mammon
O'Neil
Jake Hall
John Canary
Oskaloosa
Donna Cox
Henry Beverman
Beverman
Edwin Janeway
Bart Janeway
Richard Murphy
Wiliam Rice
Crankle
Rice
Mon
McFarland
The
State College
Gladys Brehauser
Willand Rice
Frank Johns
Lawrence
Logan Gulleyx
W. D. Janeway
Stewart
Kansas City
Jerry, Berry
Mack
Donald
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Buttercup) Frederick
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