Minnesota Leads AP Poll With Eight Wins In Season
Minnesota tops the AP ranking with 1 562 points after an eight game win streak and Western conference title. Texas A and M Stanford Boston College follow, while Michigan and Northwestern round out the top ten amid tight race dynamics.
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Navy Faces Army Game Without Mellissa the Mascot
Annapolis reports a setback for Navy as Mellissa the Schnauzer mascot is missing from the embarkation party for the Quaker City trip. The article notes Mellissa’s past role in upsetting Army 10 to 0 and the team now relies on Larson luck and coach Swede Larson to rebound.
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Hottest pro town laments Redskins loss to Giants
AGS 3 Roundup reports Washington fans crown the Giants 21 to 7 over the Redskins. The piece notes Georgetown and George Washington lack proper football facilities, with Hoyas on a clay practice field and Colonials using a polo field with no goal posts.
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Old Fox Griffith Weighs Night Games Plan For AL Season
The Old Fox Griffith contemplates abandoning the plan to schedule all American League games at night during the summer heat. At the upcoming major league meeting he expects to have no legislation to propose, a quiet stance that questions his next move.
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Cohan's Possible Dodgers Interest Spawns Flag Wave Joke
The New York Mirror notes gossip that George M. Cohan may buy an interest in the Brooklyn Dodgers. The remark adds a quip that if they win the flag next season, someone will need to wave it.
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Rick Ferrell Slower Star Sparks Slow Pitch Jest
The text proclaims Rick Ferrell as a top catcher in the American League yet not among the fastest. It teases him as a slow mover nicknamed the great white snail while noting his pitcher handling doesn’t require speed to be effective.
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North Carolina Bounces Back In Even Chance After Virginia Win
In a tight 21-21 tie after North Carolina defeated Virginia, the Tar Heels finally moved on the even side in a 40 game span. The piece notes later musings on judging, elections, and baseball legends, including remarks about Walter Johnson and Clark Griffith.
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Georgetown Football Writers Association meeting misses coaches
Georgetown coaches and staff failed to attend a Washington Football Writers Association meeting. The absence left organizers unable to comment as the group waited by the phones for responses.
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No Rose Bowl pick by Big Ten despite Minnesota hopes
Chicago reports say the Western Conference will not approve post season bowl participation this year. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Purdue and others oppose the Rose Bowl option while Michigan may vote Saturday and Tom Harmon leads the Gophers’ lone defeat.
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Bandage Problem Faces Kansas For Colorado State Game
Kansas coaches face a top worry protecting center Don Pierce's injured fingers while trying to keep him in the backfield. Pierce's hand is bandaged after losing two fingernails in the Missouri game and he cannot pass. The team also notes guard depth is thin with Fluker out and Massare limited as knee troubles linger. Trainers pursue protection to let Pierce play his regular spot while practice continues in cold rain.
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Huskers face Kansas State as 1941 changes loom
Lincoln Nebraska November 26 Players from Nebraska year end 1940 lineup set to depart for graduation or the guard in 1941 leaving nine first unit men out. Key graduations include Behm Kahler Alfson Burruss Prochaska Petsch Hopp Luther. Others return or near return include Schwartzkopf and Francis. The second unit shows few losses and Nebraska is expected to remain a tough rival in 1941 unless drafted.
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Dale Bradley
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Varsity Alumni In Cage Tilt Tonight At 7 45
The Kansas varsity meets a stellar alumni squad at 7 45 in a charity basketball tilt. Tri captains Engleman Allen and Kline lead the varsity with Don and Ray Ebling teaming for the alumni. John Buescher will miss tonight due to grades, and two sets of brothers, the Eblings and Bob with Milton Allen, will play in the mixed lineup.
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Blackburne Named Toronto Maple Leafs Manager in IL
Rochester reports Russell Lena Blackburne, former Chicago White Sox pilot, as new manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs of the International league. The appointment was announced at the league meeting. Gabby Hartnett’s name was also mentioned for the Jersey City vacancy in circulating chatter.
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Lena”. Blackburne
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Gabby” Hartnett
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Charley Grimm Returns as Cubs Coach
Charley Grimm is rehired as a coach for the Chicago Cubs by general manager James Gallagher after being dismissed as manager 2 1 2 years earlier. Grimm, long a Cubs favorite, had been a broadcaster since 1938, and joins Jimmy Wilson who was hired as manager recently.
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Nevins Dies in Paola Highway Crash
James Walter Nevins 42 of Sugar Creek Missouri was killed and four others injured in a motor car accident at the junction of U S highway 169 and Kansas highway 68. Mrs Nevins and the Carmens Charles H Carmen and Fred Carmen six were bruised. Mrs Freda Carmen suffered head cuts. The Carmens reside in North Kansas City.
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Christman Highlight Powers Huskers Seize Eight Wins
Nebraska's Larry Owens sparked the Cyclones with eight straight completions and a 66-yard kickoff. Christman led Missouri in a personal farewell as he completed 8 of 13 passes for 167 yards and a five rushing TD total. Nebraska’s Ray Prochaska and Fred Preston shared end laurels amid a rugged Big Six showcase.
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