Nova and Louis to Clash at Polo Grounds Tonight
Heavyweight title showdown between Joe Louis and Lou Nova slated for 10 o'clock EST at New York's Polo Grounds. Promoters expect a brutal, spectacular battle with 60,000 fans, Nova claiming peak form after knocking out Max Baer twice and press predicting tough resistance against Louis's blistering punches. If rain delays occur, postponement to Wednesday would clash with the world series and Yom Kippur.
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State Hi School Football Scores Saturday Results
Santa Fe 15 Albuquerque 13 Kirtland 12 Farmington 0 Santa Fe Indians 6 Fort Wingate 0 Holy Trinity Trinidad 6 St Michaels 27 This week Friday Clayton at Dalhart Clovis at Raton Deming at Cathedral El Paso Vaughn at Estancia Monument at Eunice St Michaels at Grants Roswell at Hobbs Hot Springs at Hurley Hatch at Lordsburg Hagerman at Lovington Menaul Albuquerque at Belen Portales at Tucumcari Albuquerque Indians at Socorro Saturday Carlsbad at Santa Fe Las Vegas at Dawson Las Cruces at Albuquerque Alamogordo at Silver City Saturday football stars Bruce Smith Johnny Grigas Stan Station Jim Jurkovich Jack Wilson Speck Sanders.
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Louis to KO Nova in 10 Rounds or Less
New York dispatch from September 29 notes a bold prediction by The Special News Service that Louis will defeat Nova in ten rounds or fewer, signaling high confidence in a decisive heavyweight showdown.
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Louis Declines Ticket Fight I Expect to Stand
Monday Matinee notes Louis refuses a seat for his upcoming bout joking he will stay on his feet throughout. The piece also mentions Brooklyn Dodgers fans and elevator boys selling autographed baseballs in a Manhattan store. Dr Frank Glenn treats Pete Reiser after an early arm snap and decides to watch the game before hospital x rays.
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Tom Sweeney Celebrates Dodgers and Babe Ruth Legend
Worcester Evening Gazette highlights Tom Sweeney as a diehard Brooklynite who cheers the Dodgers and ranks a colorful player he calls the greatest ever as Herman not Ruth. He envisions paradise as helping for supper and reading the paper about how the Bums won and Durocher was ejected.
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Trainer George Washington Carrol Finds Breakthrough With Stable
About a year ago trainer George Washington Carrol faced hard times until help from friends enabled him to join Lou Tufano's stable. He soon advised buying Market Wise and other inexpensive colts, and after Market Wise started earning, he repaid all advances from his longtime supporters.
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Radio quiz night sparks Dodgers jab and ticket gamble
A host offered a one-minute speech against the Dodgers for a free Series ticket, but the contestant declined for 50 tickets. Danforth of the Atlanta Journal foresees Vanderbilt toppling Purdue and warns against Rose Bowl nomination. South Carolina's Stan Stasica, brother of Leo Stasha, hails from the same town as Rex Enright. If the Yankees win, Joe McCarthy could tie Connie Mack with six championships.
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Big Fight Hype From Lou Nova Camp As Louis Looms
Lou Nova faces Joe Louis at Polo Grounds in a 15 round world heavyweight title bout. The article profiles Nova and coachs view on stamina, conditioning, and the belief Louis is the favorite while Nova seeks a knockout by around the 10th round.
Stanford Team Faces Tough 1941 Schedule and Power Loss
Stanford coach Clark Shaughnessy warns the 1941 squad will be lighter but fast, with key losses Norman Standlee Hugh Gallarneau and Dick Palmerer. All America QB Frank Albert leads a passing attack as the slate lists Oregon U A Oregon State San Francisco Washington Santa Clara USC Washington State California, with nine games at Palo Alto and nearby venues.
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Roswell Headliner Among New Mexico Prep Grid Teams
Roswell joins Clayton Deming and Artesia as top small schools reshaping New Mexico prep football. Clayton and Deming spill results against bigger squads while Roswell ties El Paso High and eyes a state title run. Week schedule features Hobbs, Carlsbad, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque clashes.
Scores Of Late Football Games From The Associated Press
Sunday Santa Clara beat San Francisco 32. North Carolina and Davidson tied 6. Holy Cross defeated LSA 19 to 13. South Dakota 13 over Wayne Teachers 0. Texas 28 over Southeast Louisiana. Louisiana Tech 0 over Texas Miners. West Texas State 7, Fresno State 6. Arizona State Flagstaff 6 over New Mexico University 13. Arizona State Tempe 7 over Texas A I 33. New Mexico Aggies 7 over New Mexico Teachers 6. Texas Tech Fresh 21 over N M M 6. Highlands 13 over Trinity JC 2. Eastern New Mexico College 0. McMurray 36. Friday games noted as (x).
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Future RAF pilots tour sites and stay in town
RAF cadets paid their own way on a motoring tour visiting White Sands and Carlsbad Caverns. They spent a night at the Nickson Hotel and had breakfast as guests of Lester Anderson at Anderson's Gardens.
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Final Major League Leaders
American League lead by Williams Boston .406 batting average and 135 runs. DiMaggio New York 123 RBIs. Travis Washington 218 hits. Boudreau Cleveland 44 doubles. Heath Cleveland 20 triples. Williams Boston 34 home runs. Case Washington 33 stolen bases. Gomez New York 155 pitching wins. National League leaders Reiser Brooklyn .343 batting and 117 runs. Camilli Brooklyn 120 RBIs. Hack Chicago 185 hits. Reiser Brooklyn 40 doubles. Reiser Brooklyn 17 triples. Camilli Brooklyn 34 home runs. Murtaugh Philadelphia 33 stolen bases.
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Dodgers and Yankees Prep for World Series Showdown
New York and Brooklyn fans anticipate the world series with Dodgers set for a late parade and a packed Yankee Stadium. Whit Wyatt and Red Ruffing expected to start, as openers draw a 70,000 crowd. Brooklyn clinches pennant as Yankees blank Washington.
Minnesota and Stanford Look Like Champions
New York dispatch lists Minnesota and Stanford as potential champions for 1941 football. It notes Duke Tulane Texas Navy Georgetown Notre Dame and Michigan as teams to watch, with Duke facing Tennessee and Minnesota idle while Stanford meets UCLA. It highlights Angelo Bertelli at Notre Dame and Frankie Albert at Stanford, and mentions Texas, Navy, and Indiana in coming games.
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Ex Champions pick Nova in Louis fight debate
Ten living heavyweight kings share views on Louis versus Nova with only Schmeling and Johnson missing quotes. Baer backs Louis. Jeffries, Burns, Dempsey, Tunney, Sharkey, Carnera, Braddock favor Louis or give Nova a tough fight, while Willard and Willard’s remarks hint at Nova’s chances.
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Glamor Guys Dominate 1941 World Series Coverage
Hollywood drama surrounds the 1941 World Series as stars from the Yankees and Dodgers take center stage. Notable figures include George Selkirk Charley Keller Dixie Walker Bill Dickey Lefty Gomez Dolph Camilli Kirby Higbe Curt Davis Phil Rizzuto Fat Freddy Fitzsimmons Reducing to personal color the piece notes careers, trades and long paths to this clash.
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Pro Football Scores Across Quick Rivalries
Pro Football results show Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 24 to 13 while Chicago edged New York 17 to 10. Chicago Bears overwhelmed Green Bay 25 to 17 in another matchup.
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Yesterday's Baseball Scores Recap by the AP
American League results show Boston routed 12 to 1 and Philadelphia 11 to 7 while Chicago defeated Detroit 3 to 0 and Washington beat New York 5 to 0 St Louis won 5 to 4 over Cleveland Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati 3 to 2 and St Louis topped Chicago 3 to 1 New York won 2 to 1 over Boston The Pacific Coast League playoffs saw Seattle 9 Hollywood 5 with a rainout in game two Columbus beat Montreal 6 to 9 as Montreal led 2-1 in the American Association series
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Yes Man, Home Grown Spinach Young and Tender
Anderson's Garden presents a report on fresh spinach, highlighting its tenderness and suitability for young cooks. The article notes locally grown leaves, seasonal harvests, and simple preparation ideas.
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