Illinois Quiet On Harmon Hype Ahead Of Game
Illinois fans resist comparisons to Red Grange as Michigan star Tom Harmon looms for a clash in Ann Arbor. Coach Mills notes writers fueled hype, saying the Illini defense fed on reports of Harmon’s quest to emulate Grange. Illinois, buoyed by two early games, seeks repeat of last season’s upset.
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Champaign
Ifil
University of Illinois
Red Grange
Michigan
Tommy Harmon
Illini
Ann Arbor
Illinois
Bob Zuppke
Harmon
Doug Mills
Zuppke
Mills
Chicago
Grange
Ilinois
Ohio State Hones Blocking Drill After Northwestern Loss
In Columbus, Ohio, Ohio State players face a strict bulletin board order demanding each man hit blocking and tackling dummies at least four times before every practice. The AP notes this hints at a focus on fundamentals after a recent defeat to Northwestern.
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Ohio State
Northwestern
Army Coach to Field Third Backfield Set vs Harvard
West Point will start Captain Bill Wood’s third backfield combo in three games as the Army Cadets prepare to meet Harvard on Saturday.
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N. Y
Bill Wood
Army
Fos
Harvard
Football scouts and coaches talk after LSU Holy Cross game
Mississippi coach Chuck Jackwich reports a Carnegie Tech scout warned that Duquesne has a real football team far better than Tech and Pittsburgh. In Bloomington Indiana coach Bo McMillin, after two losses, remains hopeful saying he still believes Indiana will win a game.
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Chuck Jackwich
Mississippi
Holy Cross
Carnegie Tech
Duquesne
Tech
Pittsburgh
Bloomington
Ind
Bo McMillin
Indiana
Jimmie Shults Promises Best Family Shoe Sale
Jimmie Shults advertises a Sears sale event as part of a Southern Industrialization Sale starting Thursday. The promotion targets the whole family with footwear and related items, highlighting discounted prices across multiple days.
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Jimmie Shults
Sears
Sports Briefs From New York October 15 Actors and teams in play
Minnesota powerhouse status reviewed with coach Bernie Bierman skipping OSU Northwestern scouting. Jack Dempsey campaigns for F D R in northern New York. AP poll ranks Penn poorly among Philly experts. Billy Conn declines bout offers, Ohio State declines Fordham 1941 game. Miami Florida features three brother acts this season.
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Minnesota
Bernie Bierman
Ohio State
Northwestern
Jack Dempsey
Philly
A. P
Penn
Billy Conn
Red Burman
Lee Savold
Fordham
U. of Miami
Fla
Rose Bowl Hopefuls and Baseball Moves Highlight Season
Rose Bowl prospects include Stanford as a long shot while coaching changes loom. Buck Newson of Detroit reportedly earns more than any champion Reds star, noted for his stage appearances. Rab Maranville returns as manager in Springfield, Massachusetts, drawing New York excitement.
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Shaughnessy
Buck Newsom
Detroit
Reds
New York
Rabbit Maranville
Springfield
Mass
Notre Dame Triumph Narrow Victory Cements Layden Era
Notre Dame edged a tough opponent in a close game to secure a win for coach Elmer Layden and Warner Brothers era influences. Jack Singer notes the margin stayed tight, but the Fighting Irish prevailed, underscoring resilience and ongoing program momentum.
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Jack Singer
N. Y. Journal- American
Notre Dame
Layden
Warner Brothers
College gridiron chatter from a foggy night in 1940s sports
Yale professor Pond says Penn will get a good scrap in Philadelphia. Alfred U’s Bo Johnson returns a Hofstra punt for a 20 yard TD after a fumble. Wofford’s Jack Taggart harries opponents with aerial raids. A Virginia Minnesota junior college game was postponed due to fog.
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Pond
Yale
Penn
Bo Johnson
Alfred U’s
Hofstra College
Hofstra
Jack Taggart
Wofford College
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Clemson College Coaches Sign Five Year Pension Plan
Clemson College coaching staff signs a five year contract pension plan that pays dividends starting at age 70. The piece notes campus life sentiment and recalls an old belief that a coach is optimistic when buying a house on campus.
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Clemson
Jimmy Nelson Runs 88 Yards For Howard
A Howard player named Jimmy Nelson intercepted a pass and returned it 88 yards as Alabama mused over losing a different Nelson to injury. The touchdown reveal marked a striking defensive return for Howard with a surprise long run.
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Jimmy Nelson
Alabama
Howard
Brigham Young to Play Texas Tech Friday Night
Provo Utah Oct 15 The Brigham Young University Cougars prepare for a trip to Lubbock Texas to face the Texas Tech Red Raiders Friday night A final scrimmage was held with focus on defense after scouts noted Texas Tech 32 Montana 19 win Reed Nilsen emerged as a potential starter replacing veteran Gil Blackham following BYU 20 0 win over Wyoming University last week
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Utah
Brigham Young University Cougars
Lubbock
Texas
Texas Tech Red Raiders
Eddie Kimball
Raiders
Montana
Reed Nilsen
Irl Blackham
Cougars
Wyoming University
Ivy League to keep amateur status
The Ivy League colleges led by Yale vow to maintain amateur status in football regardless of the sport’s fate. Yale athletic council chairman Ogden D. Miller criticized big time football as not enhancing educational stature. Eastern college reps mostly avoided comment, while Ivy leaders signaled fatigue with hype, imported players, and high powered games.
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New York
Yale
Ogden D. Miller
Yale Athletic Council
Fights Last Night Rock Scores Across Cities
In Chicago Billy Marquart 137 1/2 outpointed Johnny Pleasant 133 3/4. Maryland recognizes Izzy Jannazzo welterweight champion after beating Louis Cocoa 147. In Pittsburgh Tony Shucco 184 outpointed Evr Sarlin 174. Patsy Perroni 186 outpointed Al Delaney 190. In New York Maxie Shapiro 128 and Sal Bartola 127 drew. Antonio Fernandez 148 1/2 outpointed Irving Kaplan 147 1/2. In Richmond Joey Spangler 150 3/4 outpointed Irish Eddie Dunne 152.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Billy Marquart
Winnipeg
Johnny Pleasant
Baltimore
Izzy Jannazzo
New York
Louis
Kid
Cleveland
al Delaney
Buffalo
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Maxie Shapiro
Sal Bartola
Boston
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Antonio Fernandez
Chile
Irving Kaplan
Los Angeles
Richmond
Joey Spangler
Eddie Dunne
Promises Best Buys in Mens Jackets at 17
A local seller touts hot buys in mens jackets promising the best value yet. Take a tip from him to keep warm with select jackets advertised as top bargains.
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Sears Southern Industrialization
Major League Bowling Week Six at Berkey Alleys
The Major League resumes with 7 pm primaries KG FL versus Busy Bee and Bank Bar versus Montgomery Ward, then 9 pm Ball & White clash Swarm Contractors. Standings show Swaim Contrs leading with 10 wins and 5 losses, Ball & White 8 7, Montgomery Ward 8 7, Bank Bar 6 9, Busy Bee 5 9. Brunswick Red Crown Carnival offers a $50 000 prize, free to bowlers, with 89 entries in first week.
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KGFL
Busy Bee
Bank Bar
Montgomery Ward
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Swaim Contrs
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Ward
Busy Bee Sg
Berkey Bowling Alleys
Sears begins Southern Industrialization Sale October 17
Bill Belcher urges readers to paint up for Sears great Southern Industrialization Sale starting Thursday October 17. Phone your classified to No 11 for details.
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Bill Belcher
No. 11
Army Offers One Year Enlistments in New Mexico
The United States Army Recruiting Service in New Mexico will accept qualified applicants for one year enlistments in the Army of the United States. One year enlistments are for those seeking only a single year and will not be specific to any arm. Enlistees will be sent to Fort Sam Houston Texas for assignment. Three year enlistments remain as prior with branch choice and station selection.
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New Mexico
Army of the United States
William Fisk
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Roswell Proclamation Urges Registration on Oct 16 1940
Mayor Thomas J. Hall urges Roswell residents to register between ages 21 and 35 on Wednesday October 16 under the Selective Service Act. Citizens and employers are asked to cooperate to avoid booth congestion. WITNESS, city seal, October 15, 1940. ATIEST: City Clerk. Also notices for Hear Wendell Willkie program and Sears sale ads.
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Selective Service Act
Roswell
Thomas J. Hall
City of Roswell
Brunk's Comedians Open With Granny's Millions in Roswell
A large crowd greeted Brunk's Comedians in their big tent for the opening show of Granny's Millions with Bonnie Brunk in the lead role. The company will present Girl He Left Behind tonight and Cheating Husbands on Thursday and Friday, doubling performances to handle overflow crowds.
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Brunk
Bonnie Brunk
Bonnie
Roswell
British Predict Expects Italian German Push Across Suez
British military analysts assess a possible Axis move from Romania through Asia Minor toward the Suez Canal. Italians favored for a main frontal assault along the Mediterranean, with Britain counting on De Gaulle’s free French in Africa, Arabs in Morocco, and Turkey depending on Russia. The United States is increasing war supplies as debate grows over American entry.
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Britain
Far East
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Romania
Bulgaria
Libya
Taurus
Syria
Alexandria
Port Said
Bucharest
Asia Minor
Holy Land
Mediterranean
Africa
Charles de Gaulle
Cameroons
Abd-El- Krim
Morocco
France
Spain
Turkey
Near East
Russia
United States
America
Mass Registration Ready as Officials Prepare
Millions of eligible men stand ready to register with 6,500 local boards set to operate from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. to classify draftees. Registrants receive certificates and can be kept in public lists at board offices and local papers. Major Gould predicts smooth process with minimal delays and urges every eligible man to register.
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Daniel E. Gould
National Headquarters Field Office
Major Gould
Gould
National
Motion Pictures At G P A Meeting Here
Chaves County Games Protective Association will show hunting and fishing films at the Ingalls Memorial Home tomorrow night at 7 o clock. Roswell residents who viewed the films praise them highly and urge all sportsmen to attend. Films were secured from Field and Stream. All members and interested parties are invited.
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Chaves
Ingalls Memorial
Roswell
Silvertone History Making Bargains Highlight Sears Sale
Wilbur Brown invites shoppers to see Silvertone’s history making bargains during Sears Southern Thursday on October 17 from 10 to 12. The event promises notable savings and exclusive offers for attendees at Sears locations.
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Sears
Silvertone
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