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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1941
Page
11
Amid talk of a green Christmas and shell shortages, winter sports face scarce skiings and rising demand for soldiers. Shoveling remains heavy, while government plans to reserve skis for training hint at lean outdoor competition for skaters this season.
New York December 15 The Reds sold the last seat for their 1942 season opener as games shift to January bowling and defense bonds fund prizes. The piece notes fundraising by Fordham athletics and mentions figures around 75 009 dollars amid a busy sports landscape with boxing football and hockey notes.
Giants coach Steve Owen watched as the Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears 33 to 14 in harsh cold. Hutson dropped a key pass that could have flipped the game, but the Packers capitalized on a fumble return for a touchdown and dominated with a strong running and passing attack led by Isbell and Hutson.
A boxing friendly is proposed with Lem Franklin offering a charity bout against Louis. The match would serve fundraising goals and raise public attention for the cause.
Franklin charges Louis won’t fight him and offers to meet Louis for nothing with purse donated to service relief fund. He previously proposed charity purses if he KOed Buddy Baer, Billy Conn and Lou Nova, a plan dismissed by Mike Jacobs.
A kickoff return by Hugh Gallarneau from his own 19 yard line seals a 33 14 loss for the Packers. An extra point was missed but the Bears' win was clear as the crowd shivered leaving the park. Dr John Sutherland noted the Bears’ endless scoring mindset.
Lindsley won the trap shooting title at the Syracuse Gun Club on Sunday, narrowly edging Dave Legg by two targets with 45 of 50. Legg posted 43. Joel Worfel led skeet with 24 of 25. Other scores include Lege 63x75, Lindsley 45x50, Jones 27x50, Folgren 16x25, and several 12 to 18 of 25 by Gillam, Worfel, and Johnson.
Chicago Bears beat Green Bay 33 to 14 at Wrigley Field to clinch the Western division and secure a spot against the New York Giants next Sunday. Don Hutson dropped a crucial early pass as the Packers led 7 0, but Chicago answered with field goals and touchdowns, pulling away by halftime and never looking back.
War evacuees force cancellation of the Rose Bowl and East West games. Duke University, Oregon State and others offer venues from Durham to Chicago, Atlanta to Norman, with proceeds benefiting Shriners Crippled Children’s Hospital and reserves covering costs.
Jersey City acquires catcher Hugh Poland from the Columbus club of the American Association. The purchase was announced today in New York from the New York bureau.
Year ago today Byron Nelson won the Miami Open with 271 nine under par Jersey City beat Wilmington 17 to 7 for the AP title Three years ago leagues expanded to 25 players Red Sox traded Pinky Higgins Archie McKain to Detroit for Auker Wade and Morgan Five years ago Helen Stephens Clarice Patton and Olympic sprinter honored as woman athlete of the year Alice Marble runner up in tennis award
Byron Nelson won the $10,000 Miami Open with a 269 total, five strokes clear of Ben Hogan who earned $1,250 for second. Sam Snead finished third with 72 holes at 273 as Hogan extended season earnings and led the Vardon Trophy race initials.
United States Lawn Tennis Association faces rule changes after Robert Riggs and Frank Kovacs top the 1941 rankings as professionals. The body weighs requiring amateurs as of Oct 15 to be eligible, sparking debate on excluding top pros from the standings.
Niagara University's basketball team won its third of four starts by defeating Villanova on its home court. Forward Nel Lafallo scored 12 points and guard Jim McGuire added 13 to lead the Niagara offense.
The Indianapolis Caps beat the Pittsburgh Hornets 2 to 1 in overtime on home ice, their first win in six starts. Cleveland Barons crushed Washington 6 to 3 as Springfield led the Eastern Circuit. New Haven beat Hershey 4 to 3 while Buffalo blanked Philadelphia 2 to 0.
National League results include Toronto 4 Detroit 0 and Montreal 4 Brooklyn 2 with overtime tie Chicago 3 Boston 3. American League shows Buffalo 2 Philadelphia 6 and Cleveland 6 Washington 3 plus Providence 4 Springfield 3 overtime Providence 4 Springfield 3 Indianapolis 2 Pittsburgh 1 overtime. American Association lists Minneapolis 3 St. Paul 1 first game and Minneapolis 2 St. Paul second, St. Louis 3 Kansas City 2. Eastern Amateur League Boston 2 Washington 2 overtime tie New York 5 Johnstown 4 Baltimore 5 Jersey Skeeters 4. Saturday games include Toronto 2 New York 1 Montreal 3 Brooklyn 2 Washington 7 Philadelphia 0 Cleveland 3 Indianapolis 2 Pittsburgh 4 Buffalo 2 Springfield 8 Hershey 2 Omaha 6 Dallas 1 Fort Worth 5 Tulsa 2 Washington 5 Boston 4 New York 6 Jersey Skeeters 2 Baltimore 7 Atlantic City 2.
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