Closing the books on 1941 football guessing contest
New York observer Herbert W. Barker lists picks for major college games with Texas A and M favored to win the Southwest title and various matchups highlighted. He notes Army Navy rivalries, Rose Bowl implications, and long range forecasts including bowl prospects for Texas A M and other programs.
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Tulsa
Arkansas
Wichita
Oklahoma
Oklahoma A. & M
Army
Navy
Fordham
New York University
N.Y.A
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Tulane
Louisiana State
Mississippi
Georgia
Roundup of Sports Snippets and Notable Moves
New York reports weigh in on Lou Boudreau's Cleveland managerial duties while Alva Bradley's selection draws debate. Other notes include Kovacs’ expenses issue, college football tricks versus high schools, Missouri football practice, Hank Armstrong's retirement talk, Harvard's Vern Miller and Chub Peabody, Durocher on signals, and players switching leagues. Also mentions Dempsey yarns, Dodgers praise, Nick Drakos position change, and Milwaukee boxing strides.
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New York
Hot Stovers
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland
Alva Bradley
Lou
Ossie Witt
Bradley
Boudreau
Lawn Tennis Association
Frank Kovacs
Frank
South America
Missouri
Hank Armstrong
Harvard
Vern Miller
Chub Peabody
Ulrich Chosen Honorary Captain of Kansas Football Team
Ulrich a senior left end from Quinter Kansas was elected honorary captain by KU players at a stadium meeting yesterday. The vote was nearly unanimous though Ulrich was absent for Thanksgiving. He spent his last game benched due to a shoulder injury but was a standout defensive player earlier this season.
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Quinter
Kan
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Ulrich
K. U
Missouri
Gwinn Henry
Vic Hart
Lou Boudreau's career arc from rookie of year to managerial contender
The text traces Lou Boudreau rising from college notoriety to Illinois disappointment over professionalism, to a rookie of the year accolade, and hints at his chances of becoming manager of the year. It frames a dramatic career progression with emphasis on his evolving reputation and future prospects.
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Lou Boudreau
Illinois
Big Six Players Dominate All Conference Sides
University of Kansas football players named to both first and second all-conference teams after votes by Jayhawker peers. Fred Preston and Roger Eason led first string ends and tackles with wide support. Darold Jenkins and LaVerne Lewis anchored center and guard positions respectively. Dale Bradley led the first team at quarterback with key play against Kansas, while Bob Steuber and Lysle Wilkins powered backfield threats. Second team features Frank Kimble and Bert Ekern among others.
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Washington
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Jayhawks offensive glare: Mason data highlights 195? season
Kansas team totals show 306 rushing attempts for 2.08 yards per carry and 1 948 rushing yards with 309 yards lost. Passing: 176 attempts, 90 completions for 1 071 yards with 20 interceptions. Ralph Miller leads in passing yards and Don Pollom tops receiving. Miller punts 1 836 yards on 47 kicks. Kansas declines All Star Ft. Riley invite.
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Haskell Football Travels 300 Miles to Phillipsburg
The Haskell Indian football team leaves at 5 o clock tomorrow morning for a 300 mile trip to Phillipsburg to face the undefeated Phillipsburg High on Thanksgiving Day afternoon. The game replaces the North Kansas City matchup which was canceled. The Indians have two wins, one tie and six losses this season.
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Larson Not Optimistic About Navy in Army Navy Game
Annapolis report says Swede Larson offers little optimism for the 1941 Army Navy gridiron clash in Philadelphia. Despite some 2-1 favorite chatter for Navy, he downplays prior scores and stresses the real test comes in Philadelphia. He backs his team but cautions outcomes can surprise in service battles.
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Larson
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Navy
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Welterweight title era marked by Zivic KO in Buffalo
AP notes a year ago Fruzie Zivic stopped Ronnie Beaudin of Toronto by technical knockout in the third round of a non title bout at Buffalo Memorial Auditorium. Five years back Billy Papke, ex middleweight champ, died by his own action in Los Angeles. Three years ago Army beat Navy 14 7 before 102 000 at Philadelphia Municipal Stadium with Halfback Charles Long’s 78 yard TD run.
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Ronnie Beaudin
Toronto
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New Memorial Auditorium
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Navy
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Charles Long
Billy Papke
Los Angeles
Lou Boudreau Named Manager of the Indians at 24
Cleveland announces Lou Boudreau, 24, will manage the Indians becoming one of baseballs youngest skippers. He vows a hustling, startegic club as Roger Peckinpaugh moves to a front office post and contemplates potential loss of Bob Feller.
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All Star College Football 34 Chosen for Benefit Game
Manhattan Kansas November 26 CPI The all star college football squad of 34 selections was made to play the cavalry replacement center team from Fort Riley for the United Service organizations benefit on December 6. The roster includes centers Hancock Kansas State Heimstra Sterling Myers McPherson, guards Timmons Baker Reese Huff Kansas State Gaither Washburn Turner Sterling Tackles Doggett Wichita Raemer Kansas State Hargraves Kansas Wesleyan Peters Kansas State Rose Southwestern Ends Barnhart Kansas State Gergens St Benedicts Egbert Kansas Wesleyan Shaffer Southwestern Layden Southwestern Kelley Wichita Steiner Kansas Wesleyan Halfbacks Goldsmith Emporia State Dover Bethany Timmons Kansas State Caywood Emporia State Hayes Wichita Dupree Kansas Wesleyan Quarterbacks Hoyt Emporia State Seale Washburn Rokey Kansas State Fullbacks OConnor St Benedicts Wilkins Kansas State Vetter McPheson Sanderson Sterling Duwe Kansas State
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Kansas State Varsity Cagers Open Season Win Freshmen
Kansas State College opened its basketball season with the varsity defeating the freshmen 46 to 27. Jack Horacek and Fred Kohl led with 10 points each, while Mike Vargon and Hugh McLean added four apiece for the frosh. Kansas State hosts Dean College of Crete Nebraska on December 4.
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Missouri Tigers Seek Big Six Glory In Bowl Season
Kansas City reports summary of Missouri football amid Big Six race hopes and upcoming bowl bids. Notes on Missouri Oklahoma Nebraska results, coach predictions, and Kansas State and Iowa State tests. Mentions Sun Bowl eligibility and charity game plans for Aggie seniors.
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Texas Aggies and Duke May Be in Sugar Bowl
New Orleans reports a rumor that Texas A and M may meet Duke in the Sugar Bowl on January 1 if the Aggies beat Texas tomorrow. The matchup would feature undefeated No. 2 and No. 3 teams, with 73,000 seats sold, though confirmation was not issued.
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Mail Subscription Echoes Daily Letter From Home
A brief note compares a mail subscription to receiving a daily letter from home, mentioning Phone 22 as a possible contact or placeholder.
Community hosts and visitors share holiday week in Eudora
Local families in Eudora welcomed relatives from Kansas City Topeka and Lawrence for weekend gatherings and a birthday dinner. A new baby named Hayward Glenn was born at Memorial hospital in Lawrence. Several social clubs held meetings with plans for Christmas events and excursions.
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British naval sinks axis convoy in central Mediterranean
British surface patrols in the central Mediterranean yesterday sank an axis convoy of two supply ships bound for Africa. The convoy was escorted by destroyers that escaped. The admiralty communique said our forces sustained no damage nor casualties.
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Governor Ratner Visits Fees for Thanksgiving in Topeka
Gov. Payne Ratner and his family will spend Thanksgiving at the home of Walter Fees, state Republican chairman, in Topeka. The governor also plans a quail shooting excursion in Allen County Thursday morning. The note also mentions the nightly reading of the "Too Late to Classify" column.
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