Stanford Triumphs 21-13 Over Nebraska in Rose Bowl
Pasadena, Calif. Jan 2 The Rose Bowl crowned Stanford as 1941 champions as Clark Shaughnessy led a remarkable comeback season with a 21 to 13 victory over Nebraska. Stanford overcame an early Nebraskan touchdown to win and cap a one year rise from last in the Pacific Coast Conference to the Rose Bowl crown.
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Zale Stops Martin In Milwaukee Middleweight Bout
Tony Zale of Gary Indiana defeated Tony Martin in Milwaukee in a middleweight bout. The Columbus report notes Tony Shuc co outpointed Jack Walker in Boston. Stanford rallied with a late touchdown after Pete Kmetovic returned a punt for a key 40 yard dash, sealing a dramatic score.
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Western Reserve Downs Arizona State in Sun Bowl
Western Reserve University of Cleveland defeated Arizona State of Tempe 26 to 13 in the Sun Bowl at El Paso. Ries and Henshaw starred for Reserve with Booth contributing key punts and defensive plays. Booth was hospitalized overnight for a precautionary concussion evaluation and released to join teammates.
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Coyotes Set for Weekend Games with Hagerman Bobcats and Monument Pirates
Roswell Coyotes pursue two more wins after a holiday break riding a seven game unbeaten streak. They travel to Hagerman tomorrow to face the Bobcats, then host the Monument Pirates Saturday. The Hagerman game looks easy, while the Monument clash may be a tougher test.
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College Basketball Scores Roundup from Various Matches
Texas Wesleyan edged New Mexico Mines 52 to 30 while Toledo beat Dartmouth 54 to 48 and Evansville defeated Ohio 98 to 57. Detroit topped Centenary 68 to 34 as Wake Forest beat Buffalo Teachers 42 to 39. Western Michigan State won 59 to 48 against Chicago with James Milligan scoring 35 for DePauw in a 26 point win over the Tigers. Baltimore pressed Illinois Wesleyan 44 to 43 and City College of New York beat Canisius 42 to 43. Central Town defeated Calvin 35 to 29.
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Mississippi Ags Beat Georgetown in Orange Bowl
Mississippi State Maroons outlast the Georgetown Hoyas 14 to 7 as Allyn McKeen’s team used a sharp first touchdown drive and stifling defense. Key “ifs” linger for Georgetown including an injured Koshlap and penalties that altered momentum. Hoyas outgained through the air and on the ground but could not overcome the early score.
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Bowling Ladies League Friday Night Fixtures
Bowling ladies league schedule lists two matches at 6 15 and two at 8 45 on Friday night Montgomery Ward faces Dexter Hardware and Will Lawrence plays Roswell Drug La Marr meets White Rock Purdy Furniture opposes The Vogue.
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West Clinches Shrine Game Victory Over East 20 14
In San Francisco on January 2, the West defeated the East 20 to 14 in the Shrine all star game. Jimmy Johnson of Santa Clara broke through for a 53 yard TD and capped a brief West comeback. The East opened scoring and finished it, with Harmon guiding a late push and Frutig catching a goal line pass.
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Gonzaga axes press agent amid odd bowl Week antics
In a light sports brief from New York dated January 2, Gonzaga University in Washington ends its press agent role as the official laughs and quirks fill the page. The agent reportedly earned $500 for two magazine articles while taking orders for two more, prompting the de-emphasized football program move. An editor of a famous baseball book quips about Jimmy Wilson lacking managerial ambitions.
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Baseball men push to end Shaughnessy playoff system
Birmingham based Alabama sports note discusses long effort by baseball men to eliminate the Shaughnessy playoff format. Mentions Clark and Shaughnessy as figures in the evolving debate on postseason structure.
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Boston College Wins Sugar Bowl in New Orleans
Boston College Eagles defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 19 to 13 in the Sugar Bowl before 173,181, the largest northern crowd. Coach Frank Leahy credited player character and courage as key to overcoming early breaks and warm weather, with O Rourke and Teczylowski starring on offense and Gladchuk Kerr anchoring defense.
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Stanford Dominates Opponents Across Season
A compact note reports Stanford’s football team decisively defeated multiple opponents, with Nebraska among the victors, suggesting players and staff view the results favorably and expect continued success this season.
Bowl season snippets from The Bowls Now
A brisk roundup notes Tennessee and Nebraska bowls, Fordham’s upset of Texas A&M with Kimbrough, and Nebraska’s one yard stand against Stanford. Boston mayor predicts BC win, Sugar Bowl notes Ft Pearson, Billy Conn tune ups, Red Dutton’s Ottawa contract, Lou Ambers training, Bob Feller speech price, Vic Hanson eyeing Harvard end coach post, and Hadley sale to the Giants.
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Bowl Games Shake Up New Year Football Slate
The Rose Bowl saw Stanford edge Nebraska 21-13 before 90,000 fans. Boston College upset Tennessee 1913 in New Orleans as Charley O’Rourke starred. Texas A&M toppled Fordham 13-12. West beat East 20-14 in Shrine Game. Mississippi State beat Georgetown 14-7. Western Reserve routed Tempe Teachers 26-13. Hawaii fell to Fresno State 3-9 in the Pineapple Bowl. Weather sunny as crowds neared 300,000 for 1941’s opening show's end.
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Sabbath Veteran Stopped by Illness in Waynesburg
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania 94 year old Jonathan Funk a retired lumber dealer missed Sunday school for the first time in 35 years due to illness despite knee deep snow and extreme cold.
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Aggies Triumph 13-12 Over Fordham in Cotton Bowl Thrill
Texas A&M edged Fordham 13-12 at the Cotton Bowl before a 46,000 crowd as plans surfaced to expand seating toward 65,000. Jarrin John Kimbrough, reportedly offered $37,500 for a single pro season, weighed options after a hard fought comeback led by Earl Smith and Derace Moser. Blumenstock of Fordham starred, but A&M sealed the win with Pugh’s late point after a fumbled punt and a goal line stand.
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