Leahy Echoes Rockne in Notre Dame Coaching Line
Boston College coach Frank Leahy, likened to Knute Rockne, mirrors Rockne’s tactics and mannerisms in games and after-dinner talks. The piece calls him a rising force in intercollegiate athletics and notes his dynamic presence and potential.
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All America Team Dominated by Midwest Talent
The 16th annual All-America team, selected by the Associated Press, emphasizes the Midwest with three first-team selections and ten total on the 33-man squad. Notables include Tom Harmon and John Kimbrough retaining standout status, with Stanford’s Frank Albert guiding the backfield in a T formation.
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All America Football Team of 1940 AP selections noted
The Associated Press All-America lineup names Franck and Bruce Smith among top Gopher performers. It highlights players from Cornell, Notre Dame, Navy, Penn, Temple, Army and more, with Nick Drakos and Reinhard among noted linemen and backs earning spots amid strong field conditions.
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Ohio State
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Wisconsin
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Iowa
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Charlier O'Rourke
Boston College
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AP All-America Honors List by Position and Class
The article lists players named to the Associated Press All-America for position and class across multiple colleges. It includes senior and junior selections at ends tackles guards centers and backs from North Carolina Cornell Tennessee Nebraska and other schools with extensive honorable mention names.
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North Carolina
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Cornell
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Robert Lee Suffridge
Tennessee
Chester S. Gladchuk
Boston College
Warren Frank Alfson
Nebraska
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Richard Reinhard
California
Erwin Brice Elrod
Mississippi State
Frank Culling Albert
Stanford
Thomas Dudley Harmon
Michigan
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Minnesota
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Texas A. & M
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Solvay Opens Season With Win Over Skaneateles
Solvay defeated Skaneateles 36 to 25 to start the Western Division campaign in the Onondaga County League on its home court. Lanceros scored eight baskets to fuel the Solvay victory, while the Solvay jayvees edged Skaneateles 19 to 18 in the preliminary.
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Last Minute Shot Wins for Jordan At Elbridge
Captain Joe Cook hit the decisive late basket to lift Jordan over Elbridge 21 to 19 in an Onondaga County High School League game played on Elbridge floor. Cook led Jordan with 10 points on four field goals and two free throws as Elbridge had tied the game at 19-19 before the winning shot. Elbridge Jayvees beat Jordan 18-13 in a preceding game.
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East Syracuse Defeats Minoa in Eastern Division battle
East Syracuse beat arch rival Minoa 26 to 14 in an Onondaga County League Eastern Division game at East Syracuse. Jarvis led East Syracuse with three baskets and a foul, while Costello of Minoa was the game's top scorer with 9 points. East Syracuse also won the preliminary 14 to 10.
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North Syracuse Bears edge Jamesville in Eastern Division opener
North Syracuse defeated Jamesville 23 to 17 to start its Eastern Division season in the Onondaga County League. Brown led North Syracuse with four baskets as the teams also played a junior varsity game, won by North Syracuse 25 to 8.
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Baldwinsville Dominates Warner In League Tilt
Baldwinsville routed Warner last night 40 to 15 in a Western Division Onondaga County League game at Warners. Kollenkark and Reeves led the winners with 10 points each. Warner's junior varsity beat Baldwinsville 9 to 5 in a preliminary. Tully beat Fayetteville 25 to 15 in an Eastern Division contest at Tully. Roundy scored 11 for the ey triumph.
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Orange Debut Romp Shows Syracuse Easy Win
Syracuse University basketball opened the intercollegiate season with a 47 to 19 victory over Buffalo State Teachers College before 500 fans at Archbold gym. Captain Paul Kartluke led the Orange with 16 points, aided by Dan DiPace with 7 and Stan Kruse with 12 as Syracuse controlled the boards and ran at a fast pace.
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Alfred Poised to Meet Cornell in Season Opener Tonight
Alfred University travels to Barton Hall to face Cornell University in the Big Red opener at 8 30 p m. Captain Wellington Ramsay and Howie Dunbar will miss the game due to injuries. Cornell coached by Blair Guilion begins its third season.
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College basketball results from AP roundup
The Associated Press lists scores across the Nation with many matchups. Illinois beat Georgia 38 to 34 while Purdue defeated St Josephs 42 to 35 and Fordham topped St Peter's 36 to 25. Ohio 41 Nebraska 39 in two overtimes.
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Liverpool Wins on Manlius Court In 40 30 Victory
Liverpool defeated Manlius 40 to 30 in an Eastern Division Onondaga County League game at Manlius. Baker and Wiegand scored 31 points combined, Baker with 18 and Wiegand with 13, while Crowe led Manlius with four baskets and a foul. Liverpool also won the junior varsity game 27 to 12. Referee Paul Bradt.
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Assumption Five Edges Baptists in Narrow Parochial League Thriller
Assumption Five defeated Saint John the Baptist 20 to 19 on their home court in a tight Parochial League game. DiMartino and Weber led with six points each for coach Ron Keegan, while Weskar and others contributed as the undefeated St Johns squad fought to stay perfect. Referee Tierney officiated, with eight minute periods and a halftime score of 11 7.
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Saint Lawrence Opens Season With 43 36 Win Over Saint Michael's
St Lawrence University held off Saint Michael's College 43 to 36 as Joe Tolhurst led the scoring pace. The Saints, trailing early, pulled ahead by halftime and maintained the lead throughout the second half driven by Tolhurst and a solid team effort.
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Holy Rosary Defeats Cathedral in Parochial League Clash
Holy Rosary won 42 to 36 over Cathedral last night at Danforth School court. Dick Kempf led the victors with 20 points as the contest unfolded in a Parochial League basketball game.
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