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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1940
Page
6
At the National Collegiate Athletic Association gathering in New York the two day session yielded few dramatic actions. Coaches debated rule tweaks and defensive tactics while awaiting decisions on Ohio State leadership and possible amateur code changes.
New York reports show Jarrin John Kim brough demanding 25 grand to play pro football. Boston College fans in New Orleans root for 14 points as prices rise for Cotton Bowl seats. Cubs face salary turmoil with Billy Herman at 20 000 dollars. Ohio State athletic director L W St John visited New York to meet Wes Fesler Earl Blaik and Dr Mal Stevens amid signings and embarrassment over shifts in coaching positions.
F B Rumor Foundry notes Francis Schmidt could join Detroit pros while Bill Edwards tops Maronette list. Tom Stidham faces two more Oklahoma years as politicians press. Frank Thomas may join Ohio State, Marchia Schwartz from Stanford eyeing UCLA top spot with Bernie Masterson joining as backfield coach.
Madison Square Garden promotes the first honest wrestling show with prize tickets available for pickup. News notes mention sports editors and college press agents, plus other tidbits about press coverage and sports figures.
The note parodies a sports quip from Billings Gazette about a bowling theme. Gordon Spear references a bowling ping and 10,000 knockdowns as a humorous exaggeration of persistence and quitting timing.
A festive verse recalls a radio call and a trio of bowl game dreams for the New Year. The narrator raises a can in salute and shares hopeful wishes for listeners as the calendar turns.
Tomorrow’s radio schedule lists Sugar Bowl at 1:00 p.m. Tennessee vs Boston College on WREN and Orange Bowl at 1:00 with George in Mississippi State on KMBC WIBW and KFAR. Cotton Bowl at 1:00 Fordham vs Aggies on WHB and 45 Flast West WHA feeds Rose Bowl at 4:00 Nebraska vs Stanford on WREN.
Pittsburg Teachers claimed the Oklahoma City all college title by rallying past Texas 39 to 38. Leroy Uhlenhop and Harley King earned spots on the all tournament team with Uhlenhop named MVP. Texas and Oklahoma A&M also placed two and one players respectively.
The Journal-World classifies as the town’s busiest market hub with a lively mix of ads, notices, and briefs. Readers browse listings for jobs, housing, sales, and services across the local classifieds. Heavily trafficked daily section anchors community commerce.
Nebraska Cornhuskers and Stanford Indians held light drills in Pasadena as injury worries cloud the Rose Bowl eve. Biff Jones and Clark Shaughnessy fidget over Petsch and Vucinich knee and back injuries while 90,000 ticket buyers watch for a fair weather kickoff.
Dr Floyd R Eastwood of Purdue reports 1940 saw eight football related deaths across college high school athletic clubs and sand lot play down from twelve last year and thirty three in 1931 when the survey began. One college death, five high school, one athletic club and one sand lot fatality are recorded.
The column notes a season accuracy of 0.787 and forecasts include Nebraska over Stanford 10 7 Tennessee over Boston College 19 12 Texas A M over Fordham 14 7 East over West 27 7 Mississippi State over Georgetown 18 7 Arizona over Western Reserve 12.
Dallas December 31 Texas A&M coaches estimate two to three touchdowns will be needed to beat Fordham United in the Cotton Bowl. Aggies boast a rugged defense while Fordham backs and line earn respect. Crowley calls Fordham a strong favorite based on their two season record.
Temple 40 Kansas 5, Seton Hall 34 Kansas State 29, Oregon State 61 Nebraska 35. Creighton 37 Michigan State 29. Oma City Pittebure Teachers 30 Texas 38 title game. Oklahoma Aggies 44 West Texas State 41 third place. Baylor 54 Wyoming 50 in two overtimes. Yarrenaburg Teachers 33 Tul aa 23 losers bracket.
A summary of New Year day college bowl games with matchups, start times, local weather, and expected attendance. Rose Bowl features Stanford versus Nebraska in Pasadena at 4 15 p.m. Central fair weather draws about 90 000. Sugar Bowl Tennessee meets Boston College in New Orleans at 1 15 p.m. cloudy with 78 000 in attendance. Cotton Bowl Dallas hosts Texas A&M versus Nevada partly cloudy at 3 15 p.m. Orange Bowl Miami hosts Mississippi State against Georgetown at 1 p.m. partly cloudy mild. All Stars in San Francisco East versus West at 4 p.m. showers with 62 000. Sun Bowl Tempe Teachers face Western Reserve at 3 p.m. partly cloudy in El Paso with 15 000. Pineapple Bowl Honolulu Hawaii against Fresno State at fair with 22 000.
Temple University defeated Kansas 40 to 35 in Philadelphia. Howard Engleman scored 16 for Kansas, boosting his four game total to 45 points. Kansas heads to Washington DC for a capital tour before facing Loyola in Chicago.
Topeka December 31 report shows 110 Kansas draftees to report to Fort Leavenworth January 20 selected from 51 counties. Maj. R F Montgomery states apportionment lists counties with one to four men per county, including Wyandotte, Crawford, Shawnee, Leavenworth, Montgomery and others.
Topeka December 31 Maj R F Montgomery assistant state selective service director will oversee the move of the draft machinery detail team from the statehouse to the National Reserve Life building room 705. Adj Gen Milton R Mc Lean will stay at the statehouse.
Mirror Today notes Don McNeill of Oklahoma City defeated Bobby Rigga of Chicago 7-5 6-9 8-2 to win the Sugar Bowl tennis crown. The item also recalls past sports figures and awards from 1932 to 1935 with brief mentions of Stuhldreher Little and Helen Wills Moody.
Marin Price leaves Baldwin for Detroit after visiting parents. Local families host relatives and friends over Christmas with visits to Ottawa Kansas City Lawrence and Fort Leavenworth. Many dinners and gatherings noted with Baker College and Baldwin Bank employees mentioned.
Mrs. Richard Kennedy hosted the Stull Needlecraft club Christmas party with many members in attendance. Officers were elected at the luncheon, and mystery pals were revealed beneath a decorated tree. Several local families and visitors enjoyed holiday gatherings and church events in Stull and nearby homes.
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