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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1941
Page
9
Pasadena hosts Duke as a guest in the Rose Bowl while Fordham and Georgia Tech clash with Sugar Bowl options shaping up. Texas, Mississippi State, and Texas A&M eye Cotton and other bowls as Oregon State and Missouri wait on lineup details.
Navy halfback Bill Busik led the Middies to a 4 point win over Army with key rushing and passing plays. Oregon State fullback Joe Day ran for a decisive downfield score in a 12 7 victory that clinched the Pacific coast title and Rose Bowl berth. California tackle Bob Reinhard played 69 minutes in a 16 0 win over Stanford, smothering the pass and blocking kicks. Mississippi State quarterback capped the SEC title with a 38 yard scamper for a rushing touchdown in their 0 win over Mississippi. Georgia halfback Frankie Sinkwich shifted to the air for three TD passes to topple Georgia Tech 21 6. Auburn fullback Ty Levy rushed for two touchdowns and 145 yards in their 28 7 upset over Priston State. Penn State halfback John Petreile scored twice in a 15 12 win over South Carolina. Texas Christian U. halfback Frank Medanich sparked a 15 13 comeback to beat SMU and share the Southwest Conference lead. Nebraska fullback Blue also starred.
A fragmented 1930s style roster with numerous player names from Georgia Tech Tulane Mississippi State Florida and others. The text lists tackles centers and backs including Harris McCollum Benny Lane Charles Dufour Michel Gieriski and Lamar Davis among many others, reflecting a college football lineup snapshot.
Vanderbilt gains a single player on the Associated Press Southeast squad as the 1941 season is noted. The report, filed from Atlanta, highlights the versatile athlete and places him among regional standouts recognized by AP.
Atlanta Dec. 1. Broken Jaw Frankie Sinkwich of Georgia was the most valuable football player of the Southeastern Conference in 1941, coaches decided in a poll conducted by the Associated Press. They rated Jack Jenkins of Vanderbilt and Jimmy Nelson of Alabama next, and Blondy Black of Mississippi State fourth, her choices: Best lineman Holt Rast of Alabama. Best ball-carrier Sinkwich of Georgia. Best blocking back Lloyd Cheatham of Auburn. Best passer Ermal Allen of Kentucky. Best kicker Nelson of Alabama.
Southeastern Conference All-Star football team named by AP voters includes three juniors and eight seniors from six schools. Frankie Sinkwich and Holt Rast, Jr. unanimous on first team with Jimmy Nelson close. line includes Rast, Eubanks, Blandin, Brimiston, Wyhonke, Gude, Jenkins, Hapes.
New York December 1 Bullet Bil Dudley Virginia backfield ace tops collegiate football scoring with 122 points after final game total reaches 1M Ben Collins West Texas State runner up with 122 points Jackie Haunt Marshall led last year with 142 points Dudley succeeds Haunt as top scorer list includes J Thompson Coast Guard Ed McGovern Rose Jack Jenkins Vanderbilt and others
New Iberia witnesses a district decision as LaGrange High and New Theria advance to Friday night’s Southwest district Class A title game to decide the championship.
A natural history note states three Guatemalan interior towns still use an 18 months of 20 days calendar with a 5 day unaccounted period, keeping a year of 35 days. In sports, Nebraska defeated Oklahoma 7 6 after intercepting a pass and running 70 yards for the decisive touchdown, tying the Sooners for second in the Big Six.
Chattanooga Moccasins clinched the Dixie Conference crown with a 13 point victory over Mercer, boosting their season total to 129 points. Ippi college finished second in scoring and third in the standings. Other games included Howard losing 2 to 6 to Rollins in a non conference bout.
Nebraska law does not allow collecting back taxes on installments, but Sheriff Irvin Gates collects partial payments on trust and issues unofficial receipts. He then turns the funds to the county attorney when paid in full and issues an official county receipt. In the first nine months this year, installment collections totaled $1,238.
London reports a wartime shortage of Christmas trees as transport and manpower limits prevent uprooting and delivery. Growers warn the supply chain cannot meet demand, advising the public to visit special plantations or use last year’s stock. Toy trees and new ornaments are unavailable, affecting shoppers nationwide.
Sports Roundup notes surprise that Fordham and Missouri rejected Rose Bowl bids while Duke faces southern California critics. Duquesne is urged for a Sun Bowl show. Texas Tech expected in Sun Bowl discussions. Captain Bill Curry mentioned for Little All-America and Clark Shaughnessy’s T formation era comment reflects evolving football plays.
A brief note says the Cardinals dispatched a 3 percent delegation to minor league meetings in Jacksonville, while speculation wonders if a traffic cop accompanied them to prevent internal tangling amid the chatter. The item also mentions Martinezs suspensions, Burston’s New York plan for Castilloux, Conzelmans Hollywood shorts, Hoyts Cincinnati broadcast deal, and MacPhails stated 1942 ball club spending.
Two years ago Henry E. Walden then athletic publicity director at Louisiana College released gas filled balloons during a homecoming pageant. One balloon landed 900 miles away in Waxhaw North Carolina. Walden now a lieutenant colonel in the 3rd division says he avoids gas or wind for travel. The piece also notes Moe Simms suggests players form a union and other sport tidbits including Ted Lyons Chicago bowling, Jimmy Orlando’s view on penalties, and New York schools dropping baseball and football for lack of funding.
In a Maysville Kentucky newspaper advertisement a writer laments a run of missing items. Gran nis says a green ladder, a surveyor's compass, staff, and chain were borrowed and a umbrella with his name engraved on the handle disappeared. He asks for the return of the items.
The card features Miss Celia Blevins and Miss May Wester with top local wrestlers. Promoter Kallio hints at a mixed boxing card later if public interest remains strong. The program opens at 8 30 o'clock with updated seating arrangements.
Year ago today Boston College and Tennessee accepted bids to play in the Sugar Bowl. Fordham agreed to Cotton Bowl appearance. Three years ago Lieutenant Harry Hank Hardwich announced he would not continue as Navy coach ending a two year term. Andy Varipapa rolled his 33rd MC bowling game. James Yen e named football at Iowa te and Harvey Mate appointed Penn mentor for three years.
Chicago Bears must win at Chicago Cardinals to deadlock Green Bay for the western title and set a December 14 playoff with the New York Giants. Packers clinch at least a tie with a 22 17 win over Washington while Chicago thrashed Philadelphia 49 14.
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