Forward passing drives 1840 football trends in AP survey
The AP survey notes a rise in forward passing and more intricate offenses across regions. Teams such as Wisconsin Cornell Princeton and Michigan highlight aerials and new deception while fumbles rise. Penn and other schools deploy quick-kicks and novel defenses, with several costly turnovers across the country.
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New York
Associated Press
South
East
Midwest
Pacific Coast
Harry Stuhldreher
Wisconsin
North Carolina
Ray Wolf
Nebraska
Cornell
Princeton
Dave Allerdice
Tigers
Fritz Crisler
Michigan
Tommy Harmon
Babe Hollingberry
Washington State
Doc Newton
North Carolina State
Hollingberry
Hocus-Pocus
Stanford
Newton
Duke
Pacific Northwest
Ohio State
Yale
Pennsylvania
Penn
Colorado State
Washington
Minnesota
Tulane
Syracuse
Utah
Utah State
Moravian
Susquehanna
Florida Gators prep for Texas Longhorns clash
Florida fans see a final season game setup as coach Tom Lieb tweaks offense for Saturdays matchup with Texas. The No 1 Gators, led by Hubie Houston and Red Harrison, aim for peak form after a late-season run and an Auburn win. Texas arrivals planned for Friday noon for a final workout.
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Gainesville
Fla
Florida Gators
Texas Longhorns
Tom Lieb
Gators
Frank Smoak
Carl Mitchell
Benny Lane
Miton Hull
Mush Battista
Bob Sayers
Harry Parham
Hubie Houston
Red Harrison
Tom Scott
Charlie Tt
Getto
Auburn
Longhorns
Texas
Trade Talk Fills The Air At Minor League Gathering
Atlanta December 4 Major league clubs gathered on eve of the 38th annual minor league convention with extensive trade talk but few deals. Stu Martin sale to Pittsburgh for cash was the only major league transaction announced.
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Atlanta
Stu Martin
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Frankie Frisch
Martin
Leo i Gabby
New York Giants
Horace Stoneham
Giants
Chicago Cubs
Hartnett
Bill Terry
Terry
Memphis
Stoneham
Eddie Miller
Boston Bees
Sam Breadon
Branch Rickey
Newshawks
Bob Quinn
The
Bees
Bill Benswanger
Frisch
Pirates
Quinn
Benswanger
Eddie Collins
Boston Red Sox
Joe Cronin
Cronin
Collins
Cleveland
Oscar Vitt
Indians
C. C. Slapnicka
National Association
Kenesaw M. Landis
Chicago
Coaches pledge to keep rules divisionwide
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Martin Sennett Conner said he secured pledges from all conference coaches and athletic directors to enforce recruiting rules. He will meet December 12 in Athens with major officials to discuss methods to curb inducements and ensure compliance under conference guidelines.
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Conner
Minor league meetings yield many hopeful deals and gossips
Atlanta report notes Knoxville Smokies manager Freddie Lindstrom lampoons the endless minor league deal talks at the meetings. He jokes that rivals rush off to consult others and forget the deal, while various college football notes and rain anecdotes color the chatter surrounding Auburn LSU and Florida teams.
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Romney Wheeler
Atlanta
Freddie Lindstrom
Knoxville Smokies
Lindstrom
Dallas Rebels to Hire New Pilot Next Year
Dallas businessman Hal B Lee, manager of the Dallas Rebels, has permission to negotiate with another club. President George Schepps said a new Rebels manager would be chosen, possibly Wednesday, while attending the national baseball convention in Atlanta.
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Knoxville
Lindstrom
Connie Mack
Dallas Rebels
Dallas
Tex
Hal Blee
Dallas Baseball Club
George Schepps
Atlanta
Schepps
Rebels
Avanta
Coaches Say System Should Remain Mostly Untouched
Coaches across the league largely oppose rule changes after a season marked by the Cornell Dartmouth fifth down and an Ohio State field goal with an illegally substituted player. Only a few favor tweaks such as back-lateral forward passes or timekeeping reforms, with most calling for no major amendments.
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New York
Elmer Layden
Notre Dame
Lou Little
Lou
Associated Press
Cornell
Tom Stidham
Oklahoma
Skip Paltang
Creighton
Andy Kerr
Colgate
Babe Hollingberry
Washington
San Francisco
Frank Murray
Virginia
Murray
Rans Stadcoe
Swede Larson
Navy Fee
Henry Reid
Virsuma Tech
Amstead
Ducky Pond
Yale
Adam Walsh
Bowdein
Harry Hughes
Mylin
Lafayette
Idaho
Arkansay
Baylor
Syracuse
Florida
Tulane
Nebraska
Gonzaga
Detroit
West Virginia
Wake Forest
Bengal Prospects for 1941 Bright
Baton Rouge December 4. Coach Bernie Moore praised LSU Tigers after drubbing Tulane and predicted better in 1941. He warned few players might leave for the army or be ruled ineligible, noting 10 to 12 freshmen could become key performers next season.
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Bernie Moore
Bengal
Louisiana State Tigers
Tulane
Army
L. S. UL
Hoya
Moore
Ferriday High Starts Basketball Practice
Ferriday reports kickoff to basketball season as Ferriday and parish teams begin workouts after football. Several games scheduled before Christmas holidays keep fans engaged in parish basketball as the season unfolds.
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Ferriday High
Neville Tigers Scrimmage Prepares for Bastrop Playoff
The Neville Tigers conducted a long offensive and defensive scrimmage on Tuesday afternoon as they ready for the Northeast Louisiana Class A championship playoff against the Bastrop Rams at Brown Stadium Friday night. Rams took it easy, having finished their rough work last week. Coach Dutch Binien said his squad was in safe shape and avoided risk of injuries before the game. Coach Percy Brown focused on fundamentals during the scrimmage.
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News-Star
Neville Tiger
Bastrop
Lloyd Barham
Harold Williamson
Doyle Reynolds
Sam Ladart
Doyne
Demasterson
Roy Earl
John Luffey
Jack Meagher
Auburn
Tom Lie
Florida
Boston College
Columbus
Tigers
Neville Tigers
Bastrop Rams
Northeast Louisiana
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Rams
Dutch Binien
Percy Brown
Arena card details and entrants for upcoming event
The article outlines an arena card featuring Thomas and Corby with multiple bouts and exhibitor plans. It mentions amateur boxing events, timing, and potential entrants led by Gus Kalho aiming at a regional elimination tourney and a 8A, 99, 106, 11901260 weight-class lineup.
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Chong
Mowear
Gus Kalho
Alne
Packers Cancel Postseason Game With Detroit Lions
Lee Joannes, president of the Green Bay Packer Football Corporation, said plans for a postseason game against the Detroit Lions had been abandoned. The proposed venue was Louisiana State University stadium in Baton Rouge. The teams would have used the Thirty-second division camp at Camp Beauregard, Alexandria, La. The windup at Cleveland ended plans as players dispersed and travel costs were deemed prohibitive.
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Green Bay
Wis
Lee Joannes
Green Bay Packer Football Corporation
Detroit Lions
Lousiana State University
Baton Rouse
Camp Beauregard
Alexandria
Wisconsin
Michigan National Guardsmen
Joannes
Cleveland
Sports Mirror Highlights Historic Bowl and Major League Moments
The column recalls past sports milestones including Tulane and Texas A M agreeing to a Sugar Bowl clash, the 1948 Redskins over Giants showdown at the Polo Grounds, and veteran Andrew Ponzi’s billiards title controversies. It frames these as notable football and billiards milestones in a retrospective.
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Associated Press
Tulane
Texas A
Polo Grounds
Washington Reds
New York Giants
Andrew Ponzi
World Pocket Billiards Tithe
National Billiard Association
New York Port-VAL McCoy Training Hard to Be Kayeed
Training notes describe McCoy's focus and routine as he aims for a key event. The report mentions the presence of a band and a murmured charge about logistics at St Martin's rectory, with officials and excited bridesmaids referenced during preparations.
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New York Port
Val McCoy
St Martin’s Catholic Chuck
Georgetown Wins Orange Bowl Bid
Georgetown secures an Orange Bowl invitation amid a noisy scene on campus. Details on selection timing and opponents remain unclear in the fragmented excerpt.
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Georgetown
St Louis Browns Bolster Staff with Two Boston Hurlers
The St Louis Browns announced the purchase of two pitchers from the Boston club. Details of the players and terms were not disclosed. The move signals the Browns’ aim to strengthen the mound ahead of the season.
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ST. Louis Browns
Boston
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