New Football Rules Drive Strategy Shifts Across Teams
An Associated Press survey shows 1941 college football rule changes altered game strategy widely. Teams gamble on fourth down passes inside the 20 yard line, boosting scoring and forcing defenses to adapt. The unlimited substitution rule spurred specialists in kicking and defense, while the T formation gained traction with Missouri and Virginia adopting it impressively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Boni
New York
Associated Press
Virginia
Bill Dudley
Jimmy Phelan
University of Washington
California
Wally Butts
Georgia
Pacific Coast
Missouri
Maryland
Tom Lieb
Florida
Stanford
Chicago Bears
Don Faurot
Frank Murray
Harvard
Dick Harlow
Oregon State
Mid-West
Harry Stuhldreher
Wisconsin
Gus Dorais
Detroit
Lach Named Best Player for Southern Conference
Richmond dispatch reports Steve Lach of Duke was chosen as the Southern Conference outstanding performer by sports writers and coaches. The AP all conference team lists players from Duke, Clemson, Wake Forest, South Carolina, William and Mary, and North Carolina with Lach as the top pick.
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Richmond
Steve Lach
Duke University
Associated Press
Carolinas
Virginia
Maryland
District of Columbia
Joe Blalock
Clemson
Bob Gantt
Duke
Mike Karmazin
George Fritts
Garrard Ramsey
William and Mary
Carl Givler
Wake Forest
Bob Barnett
Stan Staskca
South Carolina
Harvey Johnson
Charlie Timmons
Piasecky
Knox
Bass
Homer Peel Signed as Oklahoma City Skipper
President John Holland of the Oklahoma City Indians announced the signing of Homer Peel as playing manager on a one year contract. Peel, an outfielder who became acting manager last June succeeding Rogers Hornsby, led the club to sixth place in the Texas league the past season. He previously managed the 1997 Fort Worth team that won the league pennant and the Dixie Series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fila
John Holland
Oklahoma City Indians
Homer Peel
Peel
Indians
Rogers Hornsby
Fort Worth
Mel Ott named Giants manager in field role shift
Sports Roundup notes Mel Ott will manage on the field while Bill Terry stays in control off the field. The column also covers draft cuts, trades, and college bowl predictions, plus minor updates on players like Bud Bruner, Jack Kroh, and Auburn seniors planning service.
Melio Bettina to face Dorazio and Savold in next bouts
Melio Bettina, rejuvenated after a coast to coast tour, will meet Gus Dorazio in Philadelphia and Lee Savold in Washington before returning home to headline a top heavyweight under Mike Jacobs. Charlie Howard delays Sea Biscuits youngsters at Santa Anita, Red Wade at Columbia, Hank Greenberg entertains Fort Custer reporters, quipping about life after pro ball.
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Melio Bettina
Gus Dorazio
Philadelphia
Lee Savold
Washington
Mike Jacobs
Charlie Howard
Seabiscuit
Santa Anita
Hollywood
Columbia
Red Wade
Tigers
Hank Greenberg
Fort Custer
Forgotten Dukes Look Ahead to 1942 Season
Pittsburgh, Dec 3. Duquesne University coach Aldo Donelli says the unbeaten Dukes, snubbed by bowls, are disappointed but will remain competitive in 1942 and 1943. He notes a 23-1-1 record in three seasons, explains why low scoring helped them miss bowls, and defends bench time and sportsmanship as bowl selectors’ choices viewed by some as imperfect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Duquesne University
Aldo
Buff) Donelli
Dukes
Duquesne
Donelli
New Giants name Mel Ott playing manager in surprise shift
In Jacksonville on December 3, the New York Giants appointed Mel Ott as field manager with Bill Terry moved to general manager of the farm system and scouting staff. Ott, 32, longtime star, takes charge of on-field duties, receiving a two year contract, while Terry also gets a two year deal. The changes follow meetings among Horace Stoneham and club officials as Ott contemplates his first season as manager. Ott joined the Giants in 1925 and is the NL home run leader with 415.
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Hugh Fullerton, Jr
New York
Mel Ott
Giants
Bill Terry
Mel
Melvin
Terry
Pirates
Arky Vaughan
Frankie Gustine
Syracuse Chiefs
Jacksonville
Brass Ring Dept
Whitey Lewis
Cleveland News
Slapnicka
Peckinpaugh
Boudreau
Cleveland
Fla
New York Giants
Gretna
Ott
Horace Stoneham
John McGraw
Salaary
Stoneham
Terry Long
Louisiana
McGraw
Boxing promoter Thomas Andrews dies in Milwaukee at 72
Thomas Stora Andrews a longtime boxing promoter and sports writer in Milwaukee died after a nine month illness. A highlight of his career was promoting the 1920s bout between Ad Wolgast and Willie Ritchie which drew a gate of five thousand five hundred dollars.
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Milwaukee
Thomas Stora Andrews
Andrews
Ad Wolgast
Willie Ritchie
Washington Stars Rally As Logg Reveals Touchdown Mystery
Four years ago Washington players trailed Stanford 14 7 at Palo Alto. A punt return by Haines sparked a rally but knee injury sidelined him while logg remained in. The red headed quarterback called for a smash off right tackle for four yards and eight yard gains. Logg later scored the tying touchdown but cannot recall the play or the touchdown itself.
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Washington
Stanford
Palo Alto
Haines
Elmer Logg
Logg
Legg
Indians
Seattle
Ruston Defends Unbeaten Record Against Bastrop
Ruston High Bearcats seek a Class A district title, facing Bastrop Rams in Monroe. Coach L. J. Garrett lists starters and reserves, notes injury to Shelby Doss, and highlights Ruston’s 9-1-1 season with 199 points for and 50 against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruston
L. J
Hoss
Jerry Heard
Neville
Warring Wray
Charley B. Carter
James M. Young
Mike Reed
Charley Dring
P. B. Colvin
Buddy Fallin
W. A
Dub) Jones
Zane Skinner
Ear
Liner
Bastrop
Dock Skinner
Goober” Andrews
Hook Alexander
Otto Hana
Allen Williams
Henry Brewer
Hoy Neal
Marshall Hedgepeth
Duane Barmore
Lester Sears
J. C. Wheatley
L. Loyd
Dick Alexander
James Beck
Racey Halstead
Roston Bearcats
Garrett
Bearcats
Haynesville
Tornado
Jonesboro Hodge Bengals face Neville in post season game
Jonesboro Hodge enters a postseason clash with Neville Tigers in Monroe at 2 30 pm as part of the Christmas fiesta program. The Bengals aim to improve a 6 6 record, having scored 177 to 139, while injuries and limited reserves challenge coach Sonny Maroney as Neville tunes offense and defense in scrimmage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonesboro
Jonesboro-Hodge ‘Rgers
Neville Tigers
Monroe
Bengals
Homer
Minden
C. E
Sonny” Maroney
Tigers
Pelicans
Fair Park
Shreveport
Haynesville
Jonesboro-Hodge
Ruston
Bearcats
Rayville
Winnfield
Farmerville
Neville High School Tigers
Ben Marshall
Charles Bee
Mickey” Head
Sam Ladart
Percyrown
PLAN FINANCING OF TEAM IN PAN AMERICAN GAMES
New York officials propose that colleges high schools and clubs donate one percent of receipts from a basketball game to fund the United States team for the 1942 Pan American Games in Buenos Aires. Committee chair Harry Henschel aims to raise at least ten thousand dollars to cover travel costs and bolster the general fund. The plan envisions a ten player squad split evenly between college players and open group members from A A U Y M C A and service teams.
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New York
United States
Buenos Aires
Harry CO. Henschel
Henschel
South America
Dry ice burns feel like a burn but are rapid freezing
Dry ice on skin causes a sensation similar to a burn while it rapidly freezes tissue. The chilling effect is due to sublimation and extreme cold, which can injure delicate skin if contact lasts. Safety measures include protective gloves and minimizing exposure.
Southeast AA Coaches Name All-District Team
An all-star Southeast AA prep football team chosen by coaches from four schools lists Ends Le Clercq Bozeman Catholic High and Thomas Chariton Istrouma. Tackles Peck Herring Bogalusa and Clarence Starks Istrouma. Guards Billy Miller Baton Rouge High and Dominic Graphia Catholic. Center Shelton Ballard Bogalusa. Quarterback Percy Leake Bogalusa. Halfbacks Claude Harrison and Oscar Bozeman Baton Rouge High. Fullback Fred Eckert Istrouma. A naval commission from 1775 noted.
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Baton Rouge
le Clercq Bozeman
Catholic High
Thomas Chariton
Istrouma
Peck Herring
Bogalusa
Clarence Starks
Billy Miller
Baton Rouge High
Dominic Graphia
Catholic
Shelton Ballard
Percy Leake
Claude Harrison
Oscar Bozeman
Fred Eckert
Estes Triumphs Over Jack LaRue in Twin Cities Card
A large crowd at Ouachita Valley Fair Grounds watched Balk Estes defend his junior light heavyweight title by defeating Jack LaRue of the University of Iowa in three falls. Miss Mae Weston defeated Celia Blevins in straight falls, with controversial moments including a choking hold and a postmatch attack. An opening boxing battle royal and a tease of a future meeting with Mildred Burke highlighted the event.
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Twin Cities
Mae Weston
Columbus
Ohio
Celia Blevins
Tulsa
Okla
Ouachita Valley Fairgrounds Arena
Balk Estes
United States
Jack LaRue
University of Iowa
Miss Blevins
Miss Weston
Estes- LaRue
LaRue
Estes
la Rue
Mildred Burke
Hogan Bob Wins Texas Open Field Trial Stake
Hogan Bob owned by Ben M. Hogan of Little Rock Arkansas and handled by G A Story of Woodsboro Texas took first place in the all age stakes of the Texas open field trial association held near Malakoff on Tuesday.
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Corsicana
Tex
Hogan Bob
Ben M. Hogan
Little Rock
Ark
G. A. Story
Woodsboro
Malakoff
Olive Branch as Signal of Truce Through History
Early barbarians valued olive trees highly and sent one to defeated tribes to signal a truce. In later periods the single olive branch became the traditional symbol of peace and reconciliation.
Lon Stiner Stars At Oregon State In Rose Bowl Bid
Alonzo L. Lon Stiner, 38, Oregon State Beavers coach, led the 1941 champions to a Rose Bowl spot on January 1, 1942. From a low paid hire in 1933 to a winner with an iron-man squad, his Beavers beat Fordham in New York and tied Southern California and Washington State, amid lean staffing and small squads. The article recounts his rise, lean years, and Rose Bowl path.
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Corvallis
Ore
Wolves
Alonzo L
Lon” Stiner
Oregon State College Beavers
University of Nebraska
Ed Weir
University of Washington
Cornhuskers
Weir
Stiner
Washington
Low
Colorado
Oregon State
Paul Schissler
Schissler
Ling
Beavers
Washington State
Oregon
Southern California
Trojan
Fordham
Len
Eatme
Bayish Stiner
Ageenet Wallace Wade
Duke
Boudreau Names Veteran Coaching Staff for Indians
Lou Boudreau, the Cleveland Indians manager, announced two veteran coaches Oscar Mellilo and Burt Shotton to guide the team with balance between youth and experience. Bullpen catcher George Suasee will stay on the coaching list. Mellilo, long AL player, previously coached for Oscar Vitt. Shotton led the Columbus Redbirds to the pennant in the American Association.
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Jacksonville
Pla
Lou Boudreau
Cleveland Indians
Oscar Mellilo
Burt Shotton
George Suasee
Cleveland
Melkle
Oscar Vitt
Roger Peckinpaugh
Columbus Redbirds
Sugar Bowl Forecast Sees High Powered East Versus Missouri
New York reporter Sid Feder outlines a high scoring Sugar Bowl matchup as the East, led by passer heavy unit, squares off with Missouri’s strong ground game under Don Faurot. James Crowley cites Faurot’s offense and Mal Stevens’ appraisal, predicting a barrage of points with both sides aiming to control tempo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James Crowley
Pass
Fordham
Don Faurot
Missouri
James
Steve the
Flipper Filipowicz
Jim Blumenstock
George Cheverko
Jim
Tigers
Mal Stevens
Mal
Red Wade
Herry Kee
Crowley
Absent Governor Proves Good Omen for Bengals
Baton Rouge fans greet LSU football squad as Governor Sam Jones jokes his absence from the LSU Tulane games is lucky for the program. He recounted past trips to a Caribbean cruise during the 1980 game and praised the coaching staff and team spirit. Bernie Moore and assistants received gifts while players were introduced and honored, notably Bernie Lipkis and Walter Gorinski.
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Baton Rouge
Sam Jones
Benge
Tulane
Jones
L. S U
L. SU
Orinears
Bengal
Bernie Moore
Bernie Lipkis
Pullbeck
Walter Gorinski
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Oklahoma City
Tommy Fitzgerald
Louisville Courier-Journal
Frankie Kovacs
Fort Knox
Bud Bruner
Louisville
Crescent Hill
Kansas State
Nebraska
Grant Salisbury
Manhattan
Kas
Chronicle
Brooks Field
156Th Infantry
Jack Kroh
Ithaca
Boston Red Sox
Fort Bragg
N. C
Auburn
James Samford
Joe Cordell
Lloyd Cheatham
Francis Crimmins
John Chalkley
Army Air Corps
Sioux Falls
S. C
Vernon Crangle
Tommy O’brien
Beaumont
Texas Aggies
Xavier
Cincinnati
Marshall
W. Va
Texas A
Hardin-Simmons
Floyd Spendlove
Utah U
Rocky Mountain
N. Y. Giants
Farm System
By Judson Bailey
Gridiron
Associated Press Feature Service
Jimmy Cain
Kas Ouachita Parish
Siarbschenes AE
St. Des Chcune
RPE
Cska'ce Oi Wadgrovee
Bite
Ubcaa Ita Homer
Veneveer
Tenaeess
Estes Rss
Icons Devas
Mangham
de Arta Wen
Invaders
Jonesboro- Hodge
Southeast ‘Aa
Continental Congress
Samuel Nichols
Marines
Arena
Miss Weston Victor
Frances Hotel
Frances Hotel Keyiers
Twin City
Keystone Decorators
E. B. Peddy
Keystone
Fink
Tailor
Johnson Drug
Holloway
Goodlett Sen Eeene
Barton Eres
Headwick
Jones Re
Peddy Aerae Nee
Sateen
Davis E
Oswell
Davis
Rothemel
D. Smith
Brownlee
Scheen
Cohen
Arkansas
By Gail Fowler
Orleans
By Sid Feder
Wien
Harper J.w.harper
Tueg Christman Certons
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