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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1941

Page

16

Sinkwich’s flat feet fuel gridiron fame at Georgia

Athens December 25 Frankie Sinkwich, Georgia star halfback, owes his national prominence to flat feet say trainer T. Fitz Lutz. Despite a broken jaw, he led the nation in rushing with 1,193 yards, nearly matching the single season record, and outgained most opponents. His balance and power aid rapid direction changes and breaking tackles.

Romney Wheeler Athens Texas Christian University Frankie Sinkwich T. Fitz Lutz University of Georgia Frankie Lutz Whizzer White Colorado Georgia Frank Thomas Alabama Seays Sinkwich Checkers Sinkwich Dart

Sacramento Civilian Defense Ranks City Employees

Municipal employees in Sacramento California are classified for civilian defense on the belief they would be more valuable for emergency service than privately employed volunteers.

Sacramento Calif

Blue and Gray Ridders Set for Montgomery Prep Game

In Montgomery Alabama on December 25 Rival coaches Matty Bell Red Dawson and Frank Howard staged a full scrimmage as the Blue and Gray teams prepared for Saturday's annual game. Gray star Jack Crain sat out due to a cold while Blue quarterback John Hallabrin of Ohio State returned to practice amid a potential opening starter role.

Montgomery Ala Matty Bell Red Dawson Frank Howard Jack Crain Texas Crain Ohio State John Hallabrin

Jockey Coucci Falls to Death From Hotel Roof

Silvio Coucei, 36, a well known race track jockey, fell to his death from a hotel roof in Fayetteville North Carolina on Monday Police Captain L F P Worrell said Coucei pushed out a window screen to reach the roof The rider had recently enlisted in the cavalry and returned to Fort Bragg after a furlough at home in New York He had ridden 215 winners in 104 starts.

Fayetteville N.C. Dee Silvio Coucei Cor Feil L. F P. Worrell Coucei Coucer Cavalry Fort Bragg N. C New York

Christmas Guns and Sports Moral in Johnny’s Tale

A nostalgic WW2 era piece links a boyhood wish for toy guns to a broader reflection on sportsmanship and the American way. It contrasts childhood fantasies of bravado with later duty, patriotism, and the idea that true heroes grow from fair play and perseverance rather than violence. The essay muses on how conflict forces a shift from play to national obligation.

Johnny Tyke Santa Claus Ty Cobb Bradley Bill Smith Babe Ruth Red Grange Grover Alexander

Alsab the rags to riches horse set for big races

In Miami Alsab the relaxed standout faces the post with calm ease while Whirlaway, a famed but hard to manage rival, looms as the contrasting pair. Owner Albert Sabath and trainer Sarge Swenke call Alsab the best colt since Man O War after a rapid rise to earnings of 110 604 from a 700 purchase.

Miami Fla Alsab Florida Hialeah Tropical Parks Whirlaway Winter Albert Sabath Sabath Sarge August Swenke

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