Georgia Tech Favored Over Missouri in Orange Bowl
Jerry Brondfield reports Georgia Tech, led by Bill Alexander, a tough 1940 season, faces Missouri and star Paul Christman in the Orange Bowl on January 1. Tech’s speedy, deceptive offense relies on Johnny Bosch, Bob Ison, and a rebuilt line, while Missouri’s Christman and Cunningham pace Don Faurot’s balanced attack after a perfect Big Six run.
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Jerry Brondfield
NEA
Miami
Fla
Paul Christman
Missouri Tigers
Georgia Tech
Bill Alexander
Atlanta
Tennessee
Tech
Howard
Vanderbilt
Auburn
Kentucky
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Yellow Jackets
Notre Dame
Grand Duke
Jackets
Bosch
Johnny Bosch
Irish
Bill Alexander Don Fourot Howard Ector
Buck Murphy
Billy Gibson
Ant
Kansas State
Iowa State
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Kansas
Cunningham
Christman
Bill Cunningham
Fristman
Bud
Bob Orf
Charley Moser
Bob Waldorf
Lynn
Northwestern
Missouri
Attractive net stars in finals at Florida Public Courts
In Jacksonville Florida on December 29 Marta Barnett Andrade the national public courts champion defeated Sara Comer of Coral Gables 7 5 6 0 to win the women's singles title. Comer had upset favorites earlier beating Doris Hart and Bert a Norris before falling to Andrade.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Marta Barnett Andrade
National Public Courts
Florida Public Courts
Sara Comer
Coral Gables
Martha Barnett Andrade
Miami
Comer
Mrs. Andrade
Doris Hart
Berta Norris
Nellie Sheer
Miami Beach
Florida Quintet Falls to Seton Hall 43 to 41
In Elizabeth New Jersey the Florida basketball team battled Seton Hall to a 43 41 defeat. Vinnie Zdanzakas led Florida with 16 points before fouling out while Frank Yinshannis added 11 points including five in the final minutes as the visitors stayed within four at halftime and narrowly missed the comeback.
Decrease Seen in Fatalities From Football
Dr. Floyd R. Eastwood of Purdue reports the ninth annual NCAA survey shows fatalities in football at the lowest level since 1931, with 12 direct deaths and 6 indirect, led by high schools. The study credits better equipment and training, urges focus on tackling and blocking fundamentals in October, and notes possible benefits from liberal substitutions.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Floyd R. Eastwood
Purdue University
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Eastwood
Samuel Voinoff
Purdue
Voinoff
Notice of Frances Panscombe petition in Florida court
Frances C Panscombe intends to apply to Judge Tro Hutchison of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Florida at Panama City Courthouse at 10:00 A M on Monday January 16 1940 for license to manage take charge of her property and become a free dealer in every respect She will file her petition at the hearing In Re Estate of Charles T Porter Annie C Porter Administratrix Bay County Florida notice of final discharge and final account in probate court Dated November 14 1940
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Frances C. Panscombe
Tro A. Hutchison
Fourteenth Judicial Circuit of
Florida
Panama City
Noicense
Bay County
Charles T. Porter
C. 8
Rusa
Ten golfers win all of year's Open tournaments
Larry Rollins reports that ten of about 500 professionals won all continent Open events in 1939. Byron Nelson led with five wins including the National Open and Phoenix, Pinehurst North South and Massachusetts Opens, while Dick Metz Ralph Guldahl Sam Snead plus others won the remaining Opens. Prize money totaled $176000 and about 500000 spectators attended.
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Larry Rollins
Miami
Fla
Freq Corcoran
Professional Golfers Association
California
Byron Nelson
Harry Vardon
Phoenix
Pinehurst
Massachusetts
Henry
Picard
New Orleans
Thomasville
Metropolitan
Scranton
Dick Metz
Oakland
Asheville
St. Paul
Ralph Guldahl
Augusta National
Pittsburgh
Sam Snead
St. Petersburg
E. J. Harrison
Texas
Bing Crosby
Denny
Sarazen
Gene Sarazen
Augusta
Snead
Leo Walper
Wolf to Stick By North Carolinians
Chapel Hill December 29 Dean Hobbs received a telegram from Athletics Director Fetzer confirming Ray Wolf will remain head coach at the University of North Carolina. Wolf had been offered a Rice Institute post but declined a higher salary. He had been visiting his wife’s Texas family.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
Ray Wolf
University of North Carolina
Wolf
Rice Institute
Dean A. W. Hobbs
R. A. Fetzer
Rice
Texas
Fights Last Night Results In Boston And Atlantic City
In Boston Salvatore Bartolo 127 outpointed Abe Denner 128 in a ten round bout. In Atlantic City Vincent Pimpinella 158 and Harvey Massey 150 fought to a draw over eight rounds.
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Associated Press
Boston
Salvatore Bartolo
Abe Denner
Atlantic City
N. J
Vincent Pimpinella
New York
Harvey Massey
New Orleans
Drew
Rebels And Yankees Taper For Tomorrow’s Classic
In Montgomery Alabama the 1939 Rebels and Yankees prepare for the blue and Gray football game set for tomorrow. Northern and Southern squads express confidence, fans expect a toss up. Teams feature top college players, with strong passers receivers kickers and noted speed and power.
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Montgomery
Ala
Rebels
Yankees
Coaches Seek New Posts in Football Rules Shift
Russell Newland reports on the American Football Coaches Association and the NCAA meeting. A 30 member committee urged the rules committee to adopt new pool posts wider and lower than current standards. Proposals include uprights widened by one inch, lower crossbar, reduced penalty for illegal receptions behind the goal line, and a 3/8 inch ground gripper. Officials’ examinations and fitness were also discussed.
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Russell Newland
Los Angeles
Calif
American Football Coaches Association
National Collegiate Athletic Association
National Football Rules Committee
Radio Schedule Snapshot From WCOA and NBC Lineup
A dense listing of radio programming and news segments across WCOA and NBC, detailing time slots from early morning to evening. Programs include music ensembles such as the Josef Marals Bushveld Songs, Van Metre's Chillun, the Hotel Pierre Orchestra, and the Norman Clortier Orchestra, alongside AP News slots and market segments. Names like Lee Brissett Orchestra, The Charioteers, and Rustic Cabin Orchestra appear, with multiple references to local shows and time blocks.
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Josef Marals
NBC
van Metre
Associated Press
Laoc
Red Cross
Chesterfield
Associated Press News
AP News
Jerry
Ross
Raisey
the Charioteers
WCOA
Norman Clortier
Our Barn
Richard Brown
Natl Farm
Home Hour
Ray Kinney
Golden Melodies
Lee Brissett
KSTP
Soheeenins Press
Rustic Cabin
Courtney
Rose Bowl talk and sports notes from Los Angeles
Sports roundup by Robert Myers reports on predictions for the 1941 Rose Bowl linking Washington Huskies with the Texas Texas A shots at Austin. It cites Kyak II as top Santa Anita favorite and Seabiscuit as a crowd favorite. Pro football pro-bowl on Jan 7 features Packers vs. All-Stars and notes Red Grange’s influence. Also mentions Lou Novikoff as top minor leaguer, UCLA’s Bill Spaulding reception, and USCs concern over George Catego’s knee with Tennessee’s Johnny Butler poised to carry Tennessee toward the Rose Bowl.
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Robert Myers
Eddie Brietz
Los Angeles
Washington Huskies
Austin
Kyak II
Seabiscuit
Sammy Baugh
Andy Farkas
Washington Redskins
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay
Red Grange
Rose
Tennessee
Texas Aggies
Lou Novikoff
Los Angeles Baseball Club
William T
Bill) Spaulding
U.C.L.A
U.S.C
Bill
Bud Ward
Spokane
Wash
L. A
Oakland
San Francisco
Bing Crosby
del Mar
Bing
Jack Troy
Atlanta Constitution
George Catego
Johnny Butler
S. C
VOLS DEFENSE SHAPES ROSE BOWL DUEL WITH USC
Tennessee enters the Rose Bowl with a superior defensive record and an even chance on offense against Southern California. George Cafego leads Tennessee with 443 yards on 74 carries before an injury, while Grenville Lansdell tops USC with 674 yards on 136 attempts as Amby Schindler adds 315 yards. The Vols held opponents to 939 net yards while USC foes totaled 1,258.
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Pasadena
Calif
Tennessee
Southern California
Trojans
George Cafego
Grenville Lansdell
Troy
Cafego
Citadel
Tennes-see
Johnny Butler
Grenny Lansdell
Amby Schindler
Vols
S. C
Faurot halts scrimmage as Orange Bowl nears
Missouri coach Don Faurot ordered rest to avoid heat after heavy practice with the Big Six champions before the Orange Bowl versus Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech increased tempo with scrimmages as Bill Alexander aims for precision. Missouri’s Dan Wager is out with a knee injury, Bob Orr returns, and Paul Christman shows improved passing in warm weather. Orange Bowl committee reports several thousand seats remain, with extended downtown office hours for ticket sales.
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Miami
Fla
Don Faurot
Missouri
Georgia Tech
Faurot
Stadium
St.” Missouri
Tigers
Dan Wager
Bob Orr
Paul
Paul Christman
Christman
Missouri Ballhawks
Wrestling Last Night in St Louis Prompts Pin
Ray Steele of Lincoln Nebraska, weighing 220 pounds, pinned Ernie Duszek of Omaha, 230 pounds, in last night’s wrestling meet reported by the Associated Press. The match showcased Steele's decisive pin and the Nebraska wrestler's strong performance.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Ray Steele
Lincoln
Neb
Ernie Dusek
Omaha
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